Lin Chichi, who had just reached the door, changed her expression slightly. She hadn't gone upstairs earlier to avoid trouble. Was it mice, or was Hoshino Sora resting in his room? The second possibility seemed higher.
Thinking this, Lin Chichi decided to go upstairs and check. She lowered her footsteps, taking one step at a time up the stairs. The sounds reaching her ears became increasingly clear, seemingly not coming from just one person.
However, due to the excellent soundproofing, she couldn't make out the exact movements inside the room.
Soon, as Lin Chichi reached the second floor and walked to the master bedroom door, she pressed her ear against it.
Even the best soundproofing became useless at this moment. The sounds from inside clearly penetrated the wooden door, instantly turning the girl's delicate cheeks pink.
"These guys...!"
Listening to the commotion in the room, Lin Chichi, with a flushed face, wanted to leave. However, at the crucial moment, she couldn't move her feet. The sounds inside seemed to possess some magic, making her body feel somewhat weak.
Not only weak, but also particularly hot.
Her mind involuntarily began to imagine the scene, her eyes closed at some point. This feeling was exceptionally strange. After realizing it, the girl, ashamed, fled in disarray.
Her hand had already touched that forbidden place. If she hadn't suddenly woken up at the last moment, she might have truly engaged in improper acts outside Hoshino Sora's room. Thankfully, she stopped in time.
After stopping, Lin Chichi looked downstairs with a startled gaze. It was the sound of the door opening from outside that had made her react, but in this situation, she had trespassed without permission. Even if she was the principal's sister, being discovered wouldn't be good.
The bad thing was that she had casually closed the door earlier. Otherwise, with the door open, she could have explained that she came in to look for someone, but now that excuse was clearly unsuitable.
After realizing this, Lin Chichi secretly ran to the bathroom in the adjacent room. The small space gave her a great sense of security.
As the bathroom door closed, she suddenly felt something was off. If the other party returned, she could just show herself openly. Hiding and waiting for them to discover her would change the nature of the situation, wouldn't it?
Thinking this, Lin Chichi fell silent for a moment. She felt for the first time that she was too rash in her actions, not at all calm. No wonder her sister never trusted her to go out alone.
Having understood the cause and effect, she boldly pushed open the door and walked out, then saw Erina Nakiri, who was also being cautious, with a little girl by her side.
"Shh."
Upon seeing her, the other person was first puzzled, then raised a finger to her lips in a shushing gesture, cautiously glanced at the upstairs room, made a gesture, and led Lin Chichi to the study. At this moment, Merchant Xingchen was quietly reading inside and looked up when someone approached.
"Miss Lin, why are you here?"
As the door closed, Erina Nakiri asked with confusion in her expression.
"I came because..."
"I see. You must have worked hard."
Hearing the question, Lin Chichi took a deep breath, then slowly explained her reason for being there. Erina Nakiri nodded gently after listening, acknowledging her explanation.
Afterward, the two chatted for a while in the study. Lin Chichi asked many questions about the Gourmet Continent, making Erina Nakiri act as a teacher for a bit, and then she left the mansion contentedly.
Merchant Xingchen remained quiet throughout, not saying a word, just silently reading. Occasionally, she would glance at Lin Chichi out of the corner of her eye, filled with a bit of curiosity, and then nothing more.
"It's been a day and a night, and it's still not over? Hoshino-kun's combat ability is truly excessively outrageous."
Standing at the study door, although the commotion upstairs was very faint, it couldn't escape her extraordinary hearing. Those tiny sounds seemed to echo in her ears, and the images generated in her mind were like a live broadcast.
If it weren't for Merchant Xingchen needing care by her side, she might have joined in as well. After last night, the girls' resentment towards her should have decreased significantly.
"Today, we'll be studying theoretical knowledge. You can start from page thirty-two of this book…"
Erina Nakiri glanced at the well-behaved girl beside her, took a book from the bookshelf, and then gently explained its contents. Merchant Xingchen listened attentively.
Late at night, Merchant Xingchen fell asleep at the table from exhaustion. Erina Nakiri saw this, carried her to a nearby bed, and tucked her in. After a moment of internal debate, she tiptoed upstairs.
At this moment, the battle in the room was nearing its end. Erina Nakiri's arrival greatly boosted the morale of Hisako Arato and Tadokoro Megumi, who had fought to the very end. Hoshino Sora also started playing master-servant.
As for Tadokoro Megumi, she was left until the very end. Witnessing the fall of the God Tongue with her own eyes, she was influenced by the atmosphere and finally made a bold move that even startled Hoshino Sora.
Early the next morning, Hoshino Sora was the first to wake up. He was woken by hunger, as he hadn't eaten all day yesterday and had expended so much energy, it was natural to feel ravenous.
However, as soon as he pushed open his door, he smelled a fragrant aroma wafting from downstairs. Heading towards the dining room, he saw that Merchant Xingchen had already woken up at some point and was wearing an ill-fitting apron, preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
"Master, breakfast is ready. Come and try it."
With a sweet, childlike voice, Merchant Xingchen carried a plate of rice noodles to the dining room with a spirit wood ladle. The dining table was already filled with various breakfast dishes. Seeing Hoshino Sora, the girl's face immediately showed a shy and timid expression.
"Alright, let me taste Little Xingchen's cooking."
Wearing a pair of boxer shorts that perfectly showcased his refined and strong muscles, Hoshino Sora strode over to Merchant Xingchen, sat down at the dining table, and turned his gaze to the food.
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