At this moment, Stelle's and March's eyes widened until they looked like saucers, and their mouths hung open wide enough to fit an entire pastry made by Pom-Pom.
'What's going on?! How had they suddenly started kissing so passionately in the blink of an eye?!'
Stelle thought in utter disbelief, her eyes fixed on the breathtaking spectacle unfolding before her, her mind momentarily going completely blank from the sheer shock of what she had just witnessed.
March, on the other hand, covered her eyes with both hands, but the gaps between her fingers were wide enough to drive the Astral Express through.
"Waaah! Stelle, don't look! Don't look! You'll get a stye if you do!"
Ignoring March's scream, Stelle spun around so quickly that she nearly tripped over herself. She grabbed March by the arm and hurriedly dragged her away as they retreated in complete panic.
"Sorry! We didn't mean to interrupt! You two carry on! We didn't see anything! Really! I swear I suddenly went blind just now!"
As soon as those words left her mouth, Stelle dragged March along in a frantic panic, flailing her arms wildly as though she wished they could simply disappear from the face of the planet right then and there.
Judging by how frantic they were, they probably would have jumped into the nearby pond to hide if it had seemed like even a remotely reasonable option.
Lucian let out a helpless sigh before reluctantly separating his lips from Himeko's and loosening his embrace around her slender figure.
"You're already here, so why are you running?"
Looking at the pair of cute troublemakers who were just about to flee at full speed, Lucian shook his head with a faint, amused smile before casually calling out to stop them.
Himeko's cheeks remained tinged with a rosy blush, though she still forced herself to maintain her usual elegant composure.
Quietly, she reached up to smooth the slightly wrinkled collar of her coat before lightly brushing a few loose strands of crimson hair back behind her ear, all while pretending that nothing unusual had happened.
Now that she thought about it, she had indeed become a little too immersed in the moment, and being caught by the younger girls in such an intimate scene was admittedly embarrassing.
Yet strangely enough, despite the embarrassment lingering in her heart, she found that she didn't dislike the feeling at all.
Before anyone could say anything else, however, two more figures appeared together from around the corner, their footsteps gradually drawing everyone's attention.
"Looks like we came at the wrong time, too. Should we give you two some privacy first?"
Jingliu folded her arms across her chest, her cool expression remaining as calm and indifferent as ever, though a trace of amusement quietly slipped into her normally tranquil voice.
"Wow~ It's broad daylight, we're right at the front door of our own house, and you two are already hugging?"
Baiheng skipped over with an amused grin, her bright eyes repeatedly shifting between Himeko and Lucian as though she had just stumbled upon the most entertaining scene imaginable.
"Ms. Himeko, you're pretty efficient! I told you that once the flag was raised, there was no way you were getting out of this!"
Even now, Baiheng still vividly remembered how someone had fled at top speed after accidentally walking in on the orgy scene the previous night, disappearing so quickly that she had almost left behind an afterimage.
Yet after only one morning, everything had completely changed.
Jingliu and Baiheng both glanced at Lucian, immediately noticing the unmistakable affection in his eyes as he looked at Himeko. It was a warmth that no longer needed to be concealed, making his feelings obvious to anyone who knew him well enough.
Meanwhile, Himeko's ears grew even redder under their relentless teasing, and just as she was about to gather herself and defend her flustered appearance, a gentle warmth suddenly spread through her lower abdomen.
However, to her surprise, Jingliu and Baiheng instinctively reacted at almost the exact same moment. As though guided by the same indescribable intuition, each of them quietly lowered a hand and placed it over her own lower abdomen, their expressions subtly changing as they sensed the familiar warmth blooming deep within them.
*Zing—*
A faint glow slowly emerged beneath the clothing covering all three women, pulsing with a mysterious rhythm that resonated between them as though silently exchanging words that only they could understand.
As soon as Jingliu and Baiheng noticed the light radiating from Himeko's lower abdomen, carrying both the blessings of Abundance and Elation, everything immediately became clear.
Apparently, during the short time they had been apart, Lucian and Himeko had already experienced an entire lifetime together within a dream, and they had already taken that final step.
As women who had long since experienced the same thing themselves, they understood everything without needing another explanation.
Meanwhile, Stelle and March had already forgotten the awkwardness from moments earlier—their curiosity instantly overwhelmed their embarrassment as they hurried back over with sparkling eyes, completely captivated by the mysterious phenomenon unfolding before them.
"It's glowing!" Stelle exclaimed, pointing excitedly. "All three of your stomachs are glowing together! Is this some new family certification?"
"Huh, then why aren't Stelle's and my stomachs glowing?"
March asked curiously, tilting her head in confusion as her gaze repeatedly shifted between the three women, trying to figure out what she had missed.
Himeko, Jingliu, and Baiheng exchanged subtle glances.
Trying to explain that this strange resonance came from the blessing they had received after sleeping with Lucian was obviously not something they could tell children.
"Ahem... It's... well... a sign that your strength has reached a certain level..." Himeko cleared her throat, desperately trying to gloss over the subject while maintaining a calm smile. "You're still not there yet, so don't worry about it."
"It's a secret."
Jingliu calmly added without changing her expression in the slightest, her composed tone making the explanation sound strangely convincing despite revealing almost nothing.
"Heehee, you girls are still kids~" Baiheng giggled mischievously. "Knowing too much isn't good for your healthy development. Maybe once you grow up, you'll get the chance to 'light up' too~"
"..."
Stelle fell silent, narrowing her eyes slightly as she stared at the three women, looking like a certain meme.
'I think they're making dirty jokes, but I don't have any proof!'
Meanwhile, while Stelle was trying hard to figure out the hidden meaning behind their words, Lucian looked at the increasingly chaotic scene.
Seeing the burning curiosity and gossip practically overflowing from Stelle's and March's eyes, he immediately decided he couldn't let the two troublemakers remain here any longer.
"Alright, alright. You two go have fun. Here's some money. Spend it however you wanna."
Lucian walked over to the two girls and casually handed them an unusually generous amount of spending money, instantly distracting them from the NSFW topic before successfully sending them happily on their way.
"Really?!"
"Lucian's the best!"
Just like that, the two girls' attention shifted completely in an instant.
With their wallets suddenly much heavier than before, they immediately forgot about the glowing phenomenon and happily skipped off together, already discussing what delicious food and fun souvenirs they should buy.
Once they had left, only Lucian and the three beautiful women, each possessing her own unique charm, remained behind. At the same time, the previously lively atmosphere gradually settled down, leaving behind a quiet intimacy that naturally filled the front yard.
"Alright, let's head inside, my three wives."
Lucian wrapped his left arm around Jingliu and Baiheng while pulling Himeko close with his right, effortlessly drawing all three women into his embrace.
He could feel that the warmth of the three women differed subtly from one another, yet each felt equally comforting against him, allowing him to quietly savor the unique comfort that each of them brought.
"Himeko was the last one to join the family, so she's gonna be the little sis from now on. Around here, seniority's based on who got here first, not cup size, got it?"
Baiheng's eyes instinctively drifted toward Himeko's generous chest, unable to hide the faint trace of envy in her expression.
Her own figure was already impressive, but there was always room for greater ambition.
"Emmm... Alright... Lucian and I made a pinky promise, so I'll keep my word."
Himeko agreed with Baiheng's words, though there was also a hint of resignation in her voice.
It couldn't be helped.
Now that she remembered everything that had happened in her second life within the dream, she also remembered the promise she had made to Lucian—that if he ever ended up having many wives, she would accept them and do her best to get along with everyone.
Back inside the dream, she had only treated those words as a joke and had agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Who could have imagined that it would actually become reality?
Lucian had only managed to persuade her so easily because, within the dream, she lacked her real-world memories. Otherwise, there was no way she would have let him succeed so effortlessly. At the very least, she would have made him work much, much harder before finally agreeing.
"I'm glad you kept your promise. I'll make sure you get a proper reward tonight."
Lucian smiled in satisfaction, his eyes carrying an unmistakable trace of relief.
Clearly, all the preparations he had made in advance had not been in vain.
No hurt feelings.
No misunderstandings.
No harem war.
More importantly, Himeko herself was gentle, refined, graceful, and considerate by nature, so once she truly accepted something, she would not allow petty jealousy or resentment to cloud her judgment.
Needless to say, her maturity alone was enough to prevent countless unnecessary conflicts.
"Oh my, things are getting pretty lively now! Himeko, welcome to the 'Victims' Alliance'! From now on, let's team up and take him on together!"
Baiheng burst into a cheerful giggle before naturally leaning against Lucian's other shoulder, wearing a playful smile that showed she was genuinely delighted by how smoothly everything had unfolded.
"Our new ally should be able to endure it."
Jingliu's lips curved into a rare, gentle smile as she slowly reached up, lightly grasped Lucian's hand resting on her shoulder, and softly traced her slender fingers across the back of his hand with quiet affection.
Had this happened before, she certainly would have resisted and needed considerable time to accept another woman joining them.
Now, however, things were different.
Time had gradually changed her outlook, and the experiences they had shared together had quietly reshaped her heart.
Just as Baiheng had said, it would take allies working together if they wanted any hope of keeping Lucian under control.
Gradually, the atmosphere among the four became increasingly warm and harmonious as the last traces of awkwardness quietly faded away, replaced by an indescribable sense of familiarity and trust.
At the same time, an invisible bond silently drew them closer together than ever before, making it feel as though they had truly become an inseparable family.
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By evening, after finishing the day's work at the Divination Commission, Fu Xuan finally returned to Fyxestroll Garden.
At this time, while the other areas of the Xianzhou Luofu remained lively and bustling with countless visitors, Fyxestroll Garden alone retained its peaceful silence. Compared to the other areas, it felt almost deserted, its tranquil atmosphere offering a welcome respite from the day's constant noise.
Before long, as soon as she entered the big house and stepped into the living room, Fu Xuan immediately sensed that something had changed. Especially after seeing Himeko sitting naturally in Lucian's lap while Jingliu and Baiheng looked completely accustomed to the sight, everything became obvious to her almost instantly.
Evidently, the family had gained another member.
Keeping a perfectly straight face, Fu Xuan calmly walked over to the seat of honor, gracefully picked up the steaming cup of tea that had already been prepared for her, and took a slow sip with deliberate composure.
"Hm... this was already within my calculations, so it comes as no surprise. Welcome to the family, Himeko."
Fu Xuan's expression remained perfectly calm, but her thoughts were in complete chaos.
'It's too fast! What kind of love potion did Lucian feed Himeko? Or did he use some kind of coercive method?'
'No... judging from her expression, she clearly accepted him willingly.'
'Was this busty woman really that easy to win over? Was there seriously no challenge at all?'
'Or... did Lucian use another of his absurd abilities?'
'He must have lived with her inside that past-changing dream for quite some time before finally winning her over.'
'Tch, that's just unfair...'
'I'm busy working while my husband is seducing women inside dreams!'
'And the worst part? I can't even stop him, can't blame him, and somehow I've already accepted it...'
Almost unconsciously, Fu Xuan's eyes drifted toward Himeko's impressive breasts, which remained impossible to ignore even while she was sitting, before lowering her gaze toward her own modest breasts.
A strange, complicated, and indescribable feeling quietly surfaced in her heart.
Setting her teacup aside, Fu Xuan casually walked over to Himeko before subtly puffing out the breasts she didn't actually have, lifting her chin ever so slightly as she tried her hardest to sound perfectly calm and composed.
"Himeko... I have an academic question I'd like to ask you."
Even though she was slightly confused by Fu Xuan's unexpectedly serious tone, Himeko still answered with her usual gentle and elegant smile.
"Please go ahead, Master Diviner."
Fu Xuan hesitated for a brief moment before finally asking the question that had clearly troubled her for quite some time.
"You... exactly what... do you eat... to grow that big?"
As soon as those words fell, the entire room suddenly fell into complete silence.
Lucian, Jingliu, and Baiheng all struggled desperately to suppress their laughter, each of them forcing their expressions to remain as straight as possible.
Himeko, on the other hand, blinked blankly for a moment before letting out a soft, amused chuckle.
Looking at Fu Xuan's serious face that barely concealed her genuine concern, Himeko immediately understood what was truly weighing on the Master Diviner's mind.
In the end, after giving it some genuine thought, she answered honestly.
"Maybe... because I drink a lot of coffee?"
"Coffee? You mean that bitter black stuff? Can it make your breasts big?"
For Fu Xuan, even the smallest sliver of hope was worth trying.
Perhaps Himeko really did possess some secret recipe.
Otherwise, how could she possibly have grown that much?
From what she could see, Himeko's breasts were noticeably larger than Jingliu's.
"In that case... starting today, I shall begin drinking coffee as well! Himeko, please brew me a cup right now! Make it... the most effective kind! An extra-large cup!"
Hearing Fu Xuan's sudden request, Lucian instinctively wanted to stop her.
Unfortunately, with Himeko still comfortably sitting in his lap, there was simply no possible way for him to explain the real reason. All he could do was repeatedly signal Fu Xuan with exaggerated facial expressions, desperately trying to warn her not to court disaster.
Fu Xuan, unfortunately, completely misunderstood what he meant and assumed that Lucian simply had the urge to do the 'deed' with her.
"Seriously, what's the rush...? Let me drink Himeko's special coffee first, take a bath, and then... do 'that' afterward... Don't be so impatient."
Hearing Fu Xuan's shy-sounding response, Lucian could only fall silent, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly as he finally gave up trying to stop the inevitable.
'Fine... go ahead and drink it. Your husband already did everything he could.'
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