Chương 79: This Time, I Want to Be on Top!
Although the fruit that Arifureta held in her hand was of the same variety as the one Eriri had just eaten, given the circumstances, Eriri naturally chose not to point this out.
Noticing the bite mark on the fruit, Eriri unhesitatingly took a bite at the same spot. She then lifted her head, chewing lightly, a satisfied expression appearing on her face.
"Hmm, it's indeed delicious, much tastier than the fruit from our modern world."
"Hehe, didn't I say so? We should take more with us when we leave," Arifureta said with a delighted laugh, her eyes curving into crescents, making her look especially beautiful.
She then withdrew her small hand and took another bite next to the mark where Eriri had bitten.
Neither of them suggested going back to the table for another fruit; instead, they continued to eat the fruit in Arifureta's hand, taking alternating bites until it was finished.
After resting in Eriri's arms for a while, Arifureta lifted her head and asked, "By the way, Eriri, when are we going back to your world?"
Eriri gently stroked Arifureta's golden hair and roughly estimated their schedule, "Probably the day after tomorrow. After we visit the Demon Tribe's territory tomorrow, we can head back directly."
Just as she finished speaking, they heard Shea's slightly anxious voice.
"What? You're leaving tomorrow?"
Shea, who had been standing by the window, immediately rushed over, worry evident on her face. She squatted in front of Eriri, placing her hands on Eriri's knees.
Her rabbit ears twitched uneasily, and she looked up at Eriri with eyes full of anticipation, "Um… can I go with you?"
"I don't mind, but are you willing to leave your father and your tribe?"
Seeing Shea's flawless, beautiful face so close, Eriri smiled softly and almost unconsciously reached out to gently caress Shea's smooth, fair cheek.
"No problem. My father and the others can now live in Verbergen without wandering the forest like before, so safety is no longer a concern." Eriri's response made Shea extremely happy, and she rubbed her cheek against Eriri's hand, a radiant smile spreading across her face.
After a brief pause, she continued, "Besides, I'm sixteen now, so I'm an adult and can live according to my own will."
Arifureta, leaning against Eriri, suddenly teased, "Shea, sixteen is still underage in Eriri's world."
"Eriri's world? So, Eriri isn't from our world?"
"That's right. When we say 'going back,' we mean leaving this world and returning to Eriri's world. So, have you decided to come along?"
"Of course! No matter where Eriri goes, I'll follow."
"In that case, you can come with us," Eriri said as she moved her hand from Shea's face to her rabbit ears, gently rubbing them. She could feel Shea's determination, and then, changing her tone, she added, "But don't worry, if you get homesick, I'll bring you back to visit."
"Yay!"
Hearing Eriri's affirmative response, Shea jumped up joyfully, then squatted down again, resting her cheek on Eriri's thigh, her smile almost overflowing.
At this moment, Reina, who had been wandering around the room, returned contentedly to Eriri's side and sat down beside her.
"Sister, are we leaving this world?" Reina asked, her eyes full of anticipation. It was clear she had overheard their conversation.
"Yes, are you excited?"
"Mm, I'm very excited!"
After a while, as if remembering something, Shea, who was still resting her head on Eriri's thigh, suddenly lifted her head and turned her gaze to Arifureta, her eyes full of curiosity, "Yue-chan, are you from our world?"
"Well, you could say that," Arifureta replied somewhat ambiguously, thinking of her identity as a traveler.
"Could say?" As expected, Shea was puzzled by Arifureta's ambiguous answer, but this confusion only lasted for a moment before she brushed it aside.
Shea then looked at Eriri and Arifureta with great curiosity, "How did you two meet?"
"Yeah, I also want to know how sister and Yue-chan met," Reina chimed in, her eyes shining with curiosity as she glanced back and forth between Eriri and Arifureta.
Eriri then explained the existence of the chat group and the reason they came to this world, without hiding anything from Shea and Reina. Eriri already considered them family.
However, she didn't reveal Arifureta's identity as a traveler or Shea's original future, as it was unnecessary for Shea at this point; even if told, she might just take it as a story and forget about it in a few days.
"Yue-chan, that's so sad."
"Yue-chan, that's so sad!"
Upon hearing that Arifureta had been sealed in an underground labyrinth for over three hundred years, both Shea and Reina looked at Arifureta with pity, making her feel rather uncomfortable.
"Alright, alright, I'm fine now, so stop looking at me like that; it's making me feel weird…"
"Hehe, they're just showing they care about you, so why not accept it graciously?" Eriri said with a smile as she looked at Arifureta's expression, then clapped her hands playfully, "Yue-chan, your expression right now is perfect, I should remember it as an emoji."
"I object!"
"Objection overruled!"
As Eriri and Arifureta laughed and bantered, Shea suddenly asked, "Yue-chan, since you were sealed for over three hundred years, doesn't that mean you're over three hundred years old?"
Upon hearing this, Arifureta's face instantly darkened, "Hey, Shea, are you picking a fight?"
"I didn't! I wasn't! Don't make stuff up!" Shea quickly denied three times in a row, then seeing Arifureta's expressionless face and eyes glowing red, she hastily shouted, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I won't dare next time!"
"Good…" Arifureta retracted her serious expression, nodded, and then suddenly paused as she realized the problem in that sentence, "Wait, what? Next time?"
With that, she reached out her hands and began to rub Shea's cheeks, filling the hall with the sound of silvery laughter and Shea's repeated pleas for mercy.
…
As night gradually fell, countless lights illuminated the tree holes and streets of Verbergen, where the beastman gathered in the square to celebrate their newfound freedom.
A moon-like satellite appeared in the deep blue night sky, white and round like a large disc, dispelling much of the darkness over Verbergen. The sky was studded with countless tiny stars, glittering and twinkling.
Unlike the coastal city of Enisen, which was filled with sea breezes at night, Verbergen's night had a very serene beauty.
Due to Eriri's strict prohibition on men approaching their residence, the one who came to invite Eriri and the others to the beastman festival was a very beautiful young girl from the Forest People tribe. She had also brought them dinner earlier, and it was said that she was the granddaughter of the Forest People's elder, effectively making her the princess of the beastman kingdom.
Seeing the fervent admiration in the girl's eyes, Eriri firmly declined her invitation. It wasn't that Eriri had any issue with the beastman princess, but she didn't want to risk making the atmosphere too formal by her presence, and besides, enjoying the night scenery with Arifureta seemed much more appealing.
After the beastman princess left with a disappointed expression, Eriri and Arifureta sat by the window, leaning against each other as they admired the beautiful night sky. From a height of over a hundred meters, they were insulated from the cheers of the underground beastman.
Shea had returned to her tribe, planning to say her goodbyes, while Reina, who had dozed off, was sleeping on Eriri's lap. Eriri carried her into the bedroom, letting her sleep comfortably in bed.
Arifureta snuggled closer to Eriri's chest, her left hand wrapping around Eriri's slender waist. The fragrance emanating from Eriri intoxicated her, and her dreamy eyes gazed at the scenery outside.
Suddenly, amidst a sweet scent, Eriri's low voice whispered in Arifureta's ear, "Yue-chan, do you remember the promise I made to you before coming here? Have you thought of what you want?"
Startled, Arifureta turned to face Eriri. Since Eriri was looking down, their faces were very close, only a fist apart.
Arifureta looked at Eriri with a hint of confusion, "Wasn't your promise to come and save me?"
Eriri smiled gently and leaned forward slightly, placing a soft kiss on Arifureta's lips, "You're mine. It's only natural that I'd come to save you. That doesn't count. You can make another request."
Eriri's light kiss made Arifureta blush slightly. She then tapped her smooth chin with her white fingers, her ruby-like eyes turning as she pondered for a moment.
Suddenly, Arifureta stood up abruptly, then pushed Eriri down to the floor. Straddling Eriri's waist, she licked her pink lips with her little tongue and smiled seductively.
"Well then… this time, I'm taking the lead!"
With that, Arifureta leaned down, pressing her lips against Eriri's in surprise.
Feeling Arifureta's soft, sweet tongue intertwining with hers, a wave of indescribable joy flooded Eriri's heart, and she couldn't help but embrace Arifureta tighter, responding passionately.
In the stillness of the night, under the vast expanse of stars outside the window, in a room over a hundred meters above the ground, two delicate voices intertwined, composing a beautiful melody.
…
The next morning, high above the Harlturena Sea of Trees, a 20-meter-long, 10-meter-wide exquisite wooden ship floated in the air, swiftly heading forward.
The interior of the ship was like a modern apartment living room, with sofas, chairs, and tables, all in place. On the wooden coffee table in front of the sofa were various fruits obtained from the beastman. A transparent energy shield enveloped the entire ship, blocking out the howling wind outside.
Under Eriri's precise control, the small ship flew smoothly through the air, with those inside feeling no turbulence or wind, only a gentle breeze blowing through the ship's interior.
After firmly declining the beastman's earnest pleas for them to stay, Eriri and Arifureta took Reina and Shea, who had said their goodbyes to her tribe, and left Verbergen, heading towards the Demon Tribe's territory.
When passing through the sea of trees, Eriri, considering comfort during the journey, chose a particularly large tree in the forest and instantly transformed it into the wooden ship now flying forward at several thousand kilometers per hour.
At this moment, the four of them stood by the ship's edge, looking down at the slowly shifting scenery below. This novel mode of travel excited Shea, Reina, Arifureta, and even Eriri herself.
Although Eriri and Arifureta had spent the past few days mostly flying, the experience of flying on an open-air ship was entirely different.
After yesterday's events, the Hoelscher Empire had disintegrated. The once powerful empire that had stood for hundreds of years in Tortus had dramatically collapsed. Although the destruction of the capital caused some tremors worldwide, some forces and individuals refused to believe what had happened during the live broadcast, as it was too shocking.
It wasn't until those who went to the capital's ruins spread the truth that the disbelievers became terrified and hastily released all the beastman slaves they had.
The Heiligh Kingdom, learning that the Hero's Party had connections with Eriri, quickly gathered the freed beastman and had Princess Liliana, along with guards and generous gifts, escort them to Verbergen in hopes of establishing good relations with Eriri. But their efforts would ultimately be in vain.
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