The moment Rouxi was expelled from the mind world and appeared in Qingyi's pavilion, all the girls emerged with her.
Even those who were far from the temple noticed the anomaly and didn't hesitate to leave.
Every one of them wore a tense expression, but none compared to Qingyi's.
He turned to Rouxi. Feiyan had already laid her on the bed, while Celestia washed her hands, sleeves rolled up, preparing for the birth.
Qingyi crossed the room in a few strides and knelt at the bedside, taking her hand between his.
"Everything will be all right, my love…" he said with a sweet smile.
"I know it will…" Rouxi managed to return it, even as pain contorted her face. Her fingers tightened weakly around his.
Even for a Stellar Sovereign, her water breaking was no pleasant experience.
In the next moment, Qingyi's eyes—which had overflowed with tenderness only a moment before—filled with rage.
