The next morning, Lu Li woke up thirsty. He looked down and saw Chiori and Lynette asleep, their weight on his arms. Yesterday had been a wild night. After so much... irrigation, it was no wonder he was thirsty...
He gently stroked their faces, his expression soft. He had never imagined he would be so lucky. But, although he was happy, the toll was significant. He slowly sat up, his back aching, and went to get some water.
When he returned, they were already awake. Chiori yawned, her gaze proud and lazy. Lynette was blushing, her cat ears twitching.
"Brother Lu Li..."
"Lynette..." He sat down and pulled her into his arms. "Don't be nervous. I will be responsible..."
Chiori watched them silently, sipping her water. Her pride wouldn't allow her to be as clingy as Lynette, but if he were to pull her into his embrace... she would accept it with a feigned composure. Lu Li's strong physique, honed since childhood, was just right for holding both girls.
He felt both happy and conflicted. This damned golden finger was destined to mess up his love life. And... what if Lord 'Father' Arlecchino found out? No, she probably already knew. But with her personality, she probably wouldn't care too much. After all, he was just a tool for her to vent her frustrations...
He sighed. For now, he needed to get on Lyney's good side, so the man wouldn't try to kill him when he found out.
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After another tender moment with the two girls, and after cooking them a nutritious breakfast, they left together. The pain from the previous night should have made it difficult for them to move, but as Vision holders, their bodies were constantly strengthened by elemental energy. After a short rest, they were basically back to normal.
He dropped Chiori off at her shop and then took Lynette to meet Lyney. The magician was, of course, surprised to see them together so early in the morning.
"Lyney, I brought Lynette to meet you on my way. I have to report to the Northland Bank, so I won't stay to chat."
"Ah? Oh, okay..." Lyney, about to ask why they were together, was cut off and could only nod. He watched them leave, then noticed something different about his sister. "What is it, Lyney? Why are you staring at me like that..."
"No... um... you seem to have a different... makeup on today? Or is it my imagination? You look a lot more mature..."
"It must be your imagination..." she said, shaking her head. "Alright, let's not waste time, Lyney. Let's go over yesterday's magic practice..."
...
After reporting to the Northland Bank, Lu Li had just stepped out when he ran into someone he hadn't expected to see today: Clorinde.
"It seems I'm not too late. Do you have anything else to do today?"
"Not really... what's up?"
"Good. Then come with me. I need your help!" she said gently.
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