How could the mischievous fox lady, who spent most of her shrine maiden duties reading novels and munching on snacks possibly resist the temptation of countless light novels and mouthwatering desserts from another world?
Of course, she ended up following everyone into Lumine's ring space and was immediately captivated by the endless collection of stories.
After all, Nagami's novels from his past life were years ahead of their time in creativity and imagination.
And when you added desserts modeled after masterpieces by Schicksal's top pastry chefs—plus creations inspired by Rita and even the Herrscher of Rice.
Well… there was no saving her.
Oh, and don't forget the fried tofu!
The fox lady completely surrendered to this barrage of sugary delights, happily nesting inside the luxurious villa within the ring's pocket dimension.
She had no intention whatsoever of returning to work.
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The next day, inside the entertainment study surrounded by towering stacks of novels.
Yae Miko lounged lazily on a beanbag chair, her elegant figure stretching with feline grace.
Under the soft glow of artificial sunlight, her long, bare legs gleamed like polished porcelain—flawless and mesmerizing.
This miniature world didn't have a real star, of course, but the miniature "sun" Nagami had crafted emitted perfectly safe, life-like radiation.
Even an ordinary human could live here indefinitely without harm.
Behind Yae Miko, just out of her line of sight, a thin crack in space silently opened, like the pupil of a dark, cosmic eye.
From it, Lumine poked her head through, golden braids swaying as she peered out curiously.
Her amber eyes roamed boldly over the fox lady's exposed curves.
"Wow~ The sky's so blue… and that skin's so white!"
Becoming a being of the Void was amazing!
This power was practically made for Lumine.
Now she finally understood why Yukari Yakumo from Nagami's memories loved using gaps in space to peep on people, this feeling was beyond words!
Her gaze lingered shamelessly on two soft, bouncing "slimes," her pupils following their every motion.
"Okay, fair point," she mused telepathically, "but let's be real mine are still the best."
Since their senses were linked, Nagami could see exactly what Lumine saw.
"Heh~"
Lumine smirked proudly, hands on her hips, chest puffed out in victory.
"Well, it's not the same," Lumine teased. "At least myself can touch mine anytime I want. You can't say the same for that little fox!"
By now, Lumine had become completely comfortable with her duplicate nature.
Embarrassment rarely showed on her face anymore, unless it was for a very specific kind of roleplay.
After all, she was still herself. Who would get shy just thinking lewd thoughts alone?
Their telepathic banter quickly spiraled into territory that could never be shown on live TV, let's just say if words were fuel, their lost shame could probably launch a rocket.
"Alright, enough of this. The fox isn't leaving anytime soon. We'll have plenty of time to watch her later. For now, it's time to go find Kamisato."
Last night Venti had dragged Zhongli into a full-blown drinking contest.
Zhongli, who rarely indulged, simply treated it as a social courtesy and ended up drinking the whole night away with his old friend.
When Nagami came down to the cellar that morning, the scene that greeted him made his scalp go numb.
Inside the not-so-spacious room lay two figures.
The first was a black-haired girl, her long silky hair spread across the floor like blooming petals.
Her newly feminine body was slender and delicate, her Baroque-style outfit hanging loosely off her frame, faintly revealing skin as pale as snow and the graceful curve of her collarbone.
But that wasn't the shocking part.
What made Nagami's brain short-circuit was seeing Venti—in her now female form—sleeping peacefully in Zhongli's arms!
Her lips were slightly parted, long lashes resting gently against flushed cheeks, a hint of rosy color still lingering there.
If not for the empty wine bottle still clutched in her hand, Nagami might've completely lost it.
A ray of light fell across her face, causing Venti to stir, wrinkling her brows and curling even closer into Zhongli's chest.
From Nagami's point of view, it looked… exactly like she was snuggling up to him.
The shock hit Nagami like a truck.
It was the same feeling the "heiress Kiana" had when she first saw him and C.C. sleeping in the same bed with him, pure disbelief and emotional damage.
'Barbatos!'
'Morax!'
'What are you two even doing last night?!'
'I don't understand… but I'm deeply disturbed!'
Just as Nagami was about to wake them up, Lumine watching through their shared vision stopped him.
The very next second, Lumine slipped through the rift with a sparkle in her eyes and a camera in her hands—eagerly capturing this priceless moment for posterity.
If she didn't save this kind of blackmail material now, when else would she?!
Seriously, this photo could be useful in so many ways later, whether to tease the two of them or to stir up some chaos.
"Breaking News! Barbatos and Morax—Secretly a Couple?!"
Just imagining Ei's expression when she saw the photo made Lumine grin from ear to ear.
Maybe she'd even show it to Dvalin or the Liyue Adepti for extra fun!
The thought alone filled her with such wicked delight that her pearly teeth gleamed brightly in the sunlight—radiant, confident, and full of mischief.
Without waking the sleeping duo, Lumine stored the camera and photo safely within a gap in space.
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Meanwhile, inside the villa's living room—
Leaning lazily against the sofa, C.C. wrapped her arms around Seele's delicate waist, pulling the petite girl into her embrace.
The warmth radiating from Seele's flushed skin was sweet and soothing.
C.C. nuzzled her cheek against the girl's soft hair, inhaling the faint scent of milk and flowers—far better than any shampoo or perfume could offer.
Casting a quick glance toward Kurumi, who was still in her maid outfit cleaning the tableware, and C.C.'s gaze finally landed on Yae Sakura who just wake up and now sitting quietly on the sofa.
The shrine maiden stared blankly out the window at the drifting clouds, her elegant white-stockinged legs pressed neatly together, hands folded on her lap, head slightly lowered in thought.
Even though she tried to hide it, C.C. could still read the faint confusion and unease in her beautiful face.
Clearly, she needed a little mood-lifting activity to help her relax.
"It's kind of boring just sitting around here," C.C. said casually, brushing a strand of green hair behind her ear. "Why don't we hit the beach? This space is massive, it'd be a shame not to explore it all!"
"Beach day? Really?" Seele's bright blue eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked up, her voice carrying a soft, hopeful lilt.
She'd already gotten used to the idea of Nagami being both himself and Lumine—but when it came to the elegant, fairy-like witch before her, Seele's innocent heart had zero defense.
Even when C.C. hugged her tight, the shy little girl didn't react nearly as flustered as she would have with Nagami.
For Seele, appearances still carried a lot of weight~
"The scenery here really is lovely," Kurumi commented as she walked out of the kitchen, gracefully slipping out of her maid outfit. "It's perfect for… a date, don't you think?"
"A-A d-date?!"
The sudden word made Yae Sakura freeze up, her fair cheeks blooming into a rosy red.
"I-I don't mind," she stammered softly. "If C.C. decides so… then that's fine."
"Great! Then it's settled!"
C.C. beamed like a flower in full bloom, though a sly glint flashed in her golden eyes.
She grabbed Seele's small, delicate hand and cheerfully bounced toward Yae Sakura, pulling her up without warning.
Then she took off running toward the door, dragging both girls along with infectious enthusiasm.
"Wait a second!" Kurumi suddenly called out, an amused smirk on her lips. "If we're going to the beach… shouldn't we prepare swimsuits first?"
Smart and cunning as ever, Kurumi wasn't fooled by C.C.'s angelic looks.
She knew full well that behind that breathtaking beauty was a mischievous spirit and no self-proclaimed "connoisseur" like C.C. would ever forget about swimsuits.
"Ahaha~ that's not urgent. Let's get to the beach first and decide later!"
For a brief moment, C.C.'s smile twitched, but she quickly recovered, skipping toward Kurumi and giving her a playful shove.
The startled timekeeper yelped as she was pushed outside.
After all, everyone here was a stunning, flawless beauty pale skin, long legs, slim waists, perfect curves and with no men around in this space…
Who even needed swimsuits, right?!
Of course, C.C. wasn't completely against "aesthetically pleasing" swimwear especially if it came with a little extra charm factor.
Sunlight broke through the clouds, glimmering across a breathtaking panorama of blue skies and crystal waters.
"Wait—what's happening to my clothes?!"
"C.C.!!! What did you do!?"
"Wha—why am I dressed like—!?"
The girls' faces instantly flushed crimson as they realized their outfits had changed on their own.
With a chorus of flustered cries, they raised their slender arms to cover the freshly exposed skin glowing under the sunlight.
"Hehehe~ I hereby declare this place—" C.C. shouted striking a pose, "—the Ultra-Wholesome Dimension!"
The girls lunged at her in protest, but C.C. only laughed louder, like a mad champion reliving her first glorious victory.