Chapter 79 If You Feel Happy "Darling, you..."

"Honey, do you think this dress suits me?"

In the luxury store of Pinocchio, Kaffa affectionately takes your arm, her faint, captivating perfume and the sweet scent of a mature woman wafting from her, making you feel dizzy and dazed.

She wore a light purple fishtail dress that accentuated her perfect figure, and the shop assistant kept praising her. Finally, the crisis with Onpharos was resolved. Laigus didn't know where the Star Core Hunters had taken him, but he certainly wouldn't be a threat to you.

Kafka looked much more relaxed, and her face regained its radiance.

"Hmm...you look good in anything."

You are telling the truth.

Kafka smiled, a hint of tenderness in her eyes, "You're always so charming."

While you and Kafka are having a great time, two restless companions are sitting in the corner next to you.

Silver Wolf was clearly annoyed—she clicked her tongue several times, frowned, and complained, "The internet here is terrible." She swung her legs back and forth and muttered, "When are they going to stop picking and choosing?"

The one that's slightly better, but still very wrong, is Bai E.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. He changed into a casual suit, without a tie, and left the collar slightly open, revealing a small patch of skin under his collarbone.

The warm light shone on his white hair, making it appear fluffy. His gaze remained fixed on you and Kafka, a thousand thoughts racing through his mind, yet he couldn't suppress his nervousness.

—Cephalo and Akivili, everything is fine... How did it suddenly escalate to meeting the parents? ???

In the previous great battle, you were the only one who came looking for him. The rest of the elders, including the train crew and the Star Core Hunters, were almost all fighting against the Legus.

After boarding the train, although he quickly became acquainted with Himeko, Lao Yang, and the others, he had never met a Star Core Hunter—this was the first time he'd seen someone like that, someone like his "family." From the first moment he saw this purple-haired woman, he sensed that this situation was unusual; their relationship was more like that of a traditional "mother and daughter" than that of Himeko and him…

“Hey kid.” Silver Wolf glanced at him. “Remember to breathe.”

Bai E took a few quick breaths.

"Uh, I..."

"There's nothing to be nervous about."

Silver Wolf is quite a character. After that great battle, she already knew about Bai E's life and deeds, and thought he would be the kind of calm and composed person who wouldn't flinch even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. She never expected him to be like... a high school student caught having a crush?

“Kafka’s motto is that as long as she’s happy,” Silver Wolf comforted her. “We can see how you treat her, and we won’t make things difficult for you. Besides, breaking up a young couple isn’t as fun as playing video games, and it doesn’t do us any good either.”

"I understand the reasoning."

Bai Er tugged at his shirt collar. Even though the collar was already wide open, he still felt a little breathless. "But I just can't help being... nervous."

In the Erimitche, his parents had already accepted you and were happily saying that you were really beautiful and had a great presence. They treated you so well that Bai'er began to wonder whether you or he were really his parents' child.

But the Star Core Hunters... this organization, renowned throughout the universe, is completely different from that quiet little village.

Your conversation with Kafka seems to have ended.

Under Kafka's watchful gaze, you lean in and excitedly show your boyfriend your thick coat—with a scarf, hat, and earmuffs, you're practically dressed up like a chubby little penguin by Kafka.

"How about it?" you said smugly. "Kafka picked it out for me! ...Although I am protected by [Pioneers] and am not afraid of the cold, winter should still have a sense of ritual, right?"

There's another kind of coldness, called "Kafka's mother thinks you're cold."

Bai Er met your excited eyes and almost laughed, but he quickly held it in.

"It suits you perfectly."

His ears turned a little red. He didn't know if it was from the heat or from being charmed by someone.

"You can buy some thicker blankets so that you won't get cold when the air conditioner is on at night and the temperature is too low."

You thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Then don't hug me tonight. I don't know why your body temperature is so high, it's unbearably hot!"

Bai E panicked instantly, "That's not what I meant—"

—He didn't want to have his body temperature checked either!

However, he loved exercising so much that his metabolism was too fast. His whole body, especially his core area like his abdomen, was like a heater, radiating a constant stream of heat.

The problem is that he's a bit too clingy. He insists on holding you while you sleep at night, making you feel hot and trying to move away from the bed. But soon he pulls you back into his arms, as if he can't sleep peacefully without you.

At times like this, you'd absentmindedly push him away, saying, "Don't get so close..."

Bai E tightened his grip on her arm even more. "No, please. You go to sleep, partner. I promise I won't hurt you."

...This isn't a question of whether it will hurt or not!

You were just about to open your eyes and give him a nudge when your hand reached down and, by chance, slipped under his open pajamas and touched his firm, bouncy chest and abdominal muscles.

you:……

You immediately lost your temper. Beauty can be a trap!

Bai E curled the corners of his mouth in the darkness.

...

Seeing your resolute expression, Bai E's volume gradually decreased until it became a mosquito's hum.

He looked aggrieved, yet dared not go against your wishes, "...Okay. Really, won't you reconsider, partner? I won't be able to sleep."

Bai E, you're so cheeky!

If it's cold at night, why don't we just hold you tighter? Why insist on bringing up thick blankets? Now you've shot yourself in the foot.

Seeing this, Silver Wolf raised an eyebrow in surprise and exchanged a glance with Kafka behind you.

Bai E looks much taller than you, and with his muscular physique and [Destruction] power, if it weren't for your protagonist aura, it's hard to say who would win.

At first, they thought you would have a relationship where you take care of each other and be taken care of... and that your wishes would definitely prevail. However, it's uncertain whether Bai'e would actually "control" you in a forceful way like Danheng did during your interactions.

Now it seems—you've completely trapped him, haven't you?

It's not about suppression based on force, but rather a deeper, emotional connection.

Kafka looked at Bai Er and said something to you with a wronged expression. He then looked up at you obediently and sat on the sofa. You went over and ruffled his head, and he laughed again, easily coaxed. He let you mess up his hair, and his demeanor instantly changed from an unapproachable suit-wearing boss to an enthusiastic puppy.

His blue eyes were sparkling, filled with you.

As Kafka watched, she couldn't help but laugh along.

"She seems very happy."

Silver Wolf, blowing bubble gum, appeared beside her without her noticing.

“Yes.” Kaffa’s eyes softened. “She is happy, and that’s enough.”

*

After saying goodbye to Kafka and Silver Wolf, on the way back to the train, you ask Bai Er how he felt about the past few days of travel.

The night wind was blowing fiercely.

When you first came here, you only treated Bai'er as a dumpling in the game to raise. But when he reappeared on the streets of Pinocchio, he had already become one of the most important people in your life.

Bai E thought for a moment.

“Every planet is unique. The space station looks very advanced; I need to find a chance to properly thank Ms. Black Tower. Both the upper and lower levels of Belloborg have their own charm; the air is always filled with the smell of fresh snow and a faint rusty odor, yet it's very warm. I really like the style of the Fairy Ship; it's completely different from Onpharos, and the food is delicious. Pinocene… people live in a dream, somewhat like us before—”

"I'm starting to look forward to the adventures to come. We'll go to that 'Edo Star' again in the future, won't we?"

He said enthusiastically, “I will be very useful, partner. I will go wherever you go—I want to witness every journey with you.”

He can no longer bear a future without you.

You smiled and were about to speak when two familiar figures walked up in front of you.

"Ah, Teacher Danheng, I've found them! They're here...!"

It is March 7th and Danheng, walking towards you.

On March 7th, she was all boisterous and rushed forward, taking your arm in a few steps.

"The train conductor is calling us back for dinner!" she said. "Ji Zi and Uncle Yang have prepared a huge feast! They said they want to welcome Bai E back. We've been too busy before and haven't had time to celebrate properly."

Dan Heng also came over and nodded to Bai E.

“On Sunday, Black Swan and Pam made a lot of desserts together,” he said. “But we’ll have to eat them after dinner.”

You joked, "Won't Pam's fur fall into the dough?"

March 7th was horrified and hurriedly covered your mouth, saying, "What are you saying! Don't say that in front of the train conductor, or it will drop its little pearls!"

She made you all laugh. The four of you walked together toward the train.

Bai E was very polite, "Thank you for coming all this way to find us. We've taken up some time, isn't it a bit late?"

March 7 shook his head. "Hey, Xiaobai, you're just too polite... You don't know, before we met you, the Trailblazers were often nowhere to be seen in the middle of the night, we were all used to it."

You nervously retorted, "I...I was just farming materials for artifacts..."

As you talked, you became confident again. If it weren't for your tireless efforts in equipping everyone, the train crew wouldn't be able to wreak havoc like they are now!

"Isn't it dangerous to go out so late?"

Bai E was very worried.

On March 7th, I looked at him, then at you, and hesitated for a moment.

"...I'm not saying this to be rude, but how many people in the entire universe could beat her?"

Her eyes looked like dead fish eyes, I was speechless.

"You're all like this, even Teacher Danheng and Lao Ri. Aren't you being a bit too protective? I'm a heroine after all, but my own master still calls her 'teacher'... Not counting Chang Yeyue, she could easily take on ten of me!"

Dan Heng was suddenly called out and choked up, unable to think of a rebuttal.

Bai E coughed a few times and looked away.

"...Ahem, let's not talk about this anymore."

You change the subject, "What delicious food did you make tonight?"

March 7th is easy to fool; my interest was instantly piqued.

"Let me think... all kinds of cuisines! And it's evening. Himeko originally wanted to make coffee, but Uncle Yang and I stopped her because it's not good to consume too much caffeine at night."

She was very pleased with herself.

"Don't try to be strong again in March, saying 'I have a separate stomach for desserts,' only to end up vomiting into the toilet in the middle of the night because you're so full."

"—I didn't! You, you stop laughing! Don't laugh!... Oh dear, Teacher Danheng and Xiaobai, what are you laughing at too—"