Once again, they were back in that situation. Mephilia was very angry, but she also understood Liana’s actions.

It was this aspect of Liana that had made her slowly fall in love with her. But after getting together, Mephilia had started to dislike this part of Liana.

Of course, Mephilia was happy that Liana did these things, it was just that right now, it was too dangerous for Liana. Mephilia didn’t want to see Liana get hurt.

Liana saw Mephilia biting her thumb, not speaking, but the expression on her face didn’t look very happy.

Liana also knew that now was not the time to explain to Mephilia what had happened that day, or why she had done it.

It would be meaningless to Mephilia. After all, she surely knew that Liana wouldn’t put herself in a dangerous situation for no reason.

What was important now was how to make it up to Mephilia, how to apologize to her.

“Eh?!” Mephilia clearly hadn’t expected Liana to do this, and it left her at a bit of a loss.

Her own foot felt as comfortable as if it were soaking in warm water.

“Liana? What are you doing!”

A beautiful girl’s entire body is fragrant and soft, not to mention Mephilia’s hair looked a bit damp, a clear sign she had just come out of the bath.

“I get it! I’m not angry anymore! Liana, stop it.” Liana’s unexpected move instantly dissipated Mephilia’s anger. With her acting like this, what else could Mephilia do?

“Really not angry anymore?”

You’re already like this, what else can I do?

“Don’t do this again next time.” A thousand words and ten thousand phrases finally turned into a single sigh.

“Next time, I’ll strive not to!” Liana pressed her palms together.

“It’s become ‘strive’ now?!” Mephilia pinched Liana’s cheek.

Before, she would at least put on an act and promise it wouldn’t happen. Now it has just become ‘strive.’

“Hehe~” Liana gave a playful smile.

Mephilia then continued with some worry, “I know this can’t go on. Liana, you always do dangerous things, but I can’t bear to refuse you. If this continues, one day, Liana, you will really end up in a very dangerous situation.”

Liana also dropped her playful look. “I know if I say this, you’ll definitely think I’m making excuses, but when I did it, I really did consider the consequences. I knew you would be angry, and I hesitated for a long time, because I really don’t want to do anything to make you angry. Mephilia, you look best when you smile, so I don’t want to see you looking angry like this.”

“Although I’m also very clear that I’m the entire reason you’re like this, before I went in, the Tree of Life had already ensured my safety. That’s why I went in. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a dangerous thing, okay! I only went under the premise that my safety was guaranteed!”

“Oily mouth, slippery tongue...”1油嘴滑舌 (yóuzuǐhuáshé), an idiom for a smooth talker or flatterer. Mephilia said with a scolding laugh. At this point, Mephilia couldn’t be bothered with much else. She looked at Liana and said in an extremely light tone.

“Liana, if you ever really die in an accident, I will follow you without hesitation. So, when you do these things, think of me too.”

“...Mm, of course.” Liana lifted Mephilia’s fine hair and kissed it.

“Don’t think you’re forgiven just because of that.”

Liana suddenly felt a pain in her tongue. She didn’t have to think to know it was Mephilia’s handiwork.

This made tears instantly well up in Liana’s eyes. She had been fine, but this sudden attack was too much for her to handle.

“Alright, open your mouth,” Mephilia said.

“Oh.” Liana opened her mouth and stuck out her tongue.

“......” Looking like this, it’s # Nоvеlight # really, lewd to the point of exploding!!!2色到爆了 (sè dào bào le), 色 (sè) means lewd or erotic, and 到爆了 (dào bào le) is an intensifier meaning “to the point of exploding.”

Mephilia reached out and gently applied some medicine to Liana’s tongue. “I’m sorry, I accidentally hurt you just now.”

“Ish... oh... kay.” With her tongue being held, it wasn’t easy for Liana to speak.

Mephilia let go and put her fingers into her own mouth, savoring them carefully.

“How did it go with the holy sword?” Mephilia hadn’t forgotten what Liana had gone to do just now. She was also very curious about the current situation with the sword. If they could really find it, then their future actions would go much more smoothly.

But from Liana’s expression, it seemed there were no clues.

Liana shook her head, a dejected look on her face. “Regrettably, I didn’t find the holy sword.”

Liana rarely showed this kind of expression. Usually, when she did, it was Mephilia’s cue to step in, to comfort her and give her confidence.

“You didn’t find the holy sword?”

“Mm.” Liana explained to Mephilia what had just happened.

“So you’re saying, the holy sword is most likely in that mountain?”

“I’m not too sure.”

“At least, that’s how it was in your memory, right? And, from the results, it seems your memory wasn’t wrong. Perhaps it’s not the mountain that’s sealing the demons, but the holy sword that’s sealing them?” Mephilia said.

“The only problem now is the elves. They don’t know what I experienced, so they won’t believe the holy sword is in that mountain and definitely won’t accept the suggestion.”

“But Liana, why don’t you ask the Tree of Life? It seems to like you a lot.” Mephilia had learned during this time what the Tree of Life meant to the elves.

The commands of the Tree of Life were paramount in their eyes. And, most importantly, Liana was a human acknowledged by the Tree of Life.

If the Tree of Life helped, then this matter would be much simpler.

“That’s true.” Liana hadn’t thought of that, mainly because it was too difficult.

In the Tree of Life’s current state, forget giving commands; the fact that it was still alive was already a miracle.

The Tree of Life... was currently exuding the aura of impending death.

“Besides, taking a step back and preparing for the worst, we can just sneak in later. As long as we get the holy sword, the elves can’t do anything to us, right? After all, only the one chosen by the holy sword is qualified to lift it,” Mephilia said.

“Isn’t that a bit too extreme?” Liana was amused by Mephilia’s words.

“Hehe~” Mephilia smiled sweetly.

It’s so good to have Mephilia by my side.

Thinking this, Liana threw herself into Mephilia’s embrace.

It’s so good to have someone who supports you unconditionally.

“Let’s rest for a bit, shall we?” Mephilia said gently.

“......” Liana didn’t speak, seemingly pondering a question.

“Alright.” Mephilia picked Liana up, thinking she was too tired. “Tomorrow we still have to ‘officially’ meet with Princess Sephirena and talk about the alliance. Let’s get a good rest for now.”

Just as Mephilia was about to kiss Liana’s forehead and let her sleep, a sudden sentence from Liana completely ignited her.

“Um... wearing the ring is okay, too,” Liana said, blushing, squeezing the words out from between her teeth.

Mephilia didn’t ask anything, not even a single word, because she knew very well that as soon as she raised any doubt or question, Liana would definitely back out.

So, at this moment, she just had to do it. No need to overthink, just properly experience Liana.

Mephilia held out her left hand, slowly... that ring seemed exceptionally bright at this moment.

To be honest, Liana didn’t dare to look. After all, she had made this ring with her own hands; she knew what kind of bumps were on it.

If it were the past, Mephilia would have certainly run her mouth and asked, Is it really okay?

And then let Liana get so embarrassed she’d refuse.

This time, action was all that was needed.

Liana closed her eyes, not daring to look.

The cold touch made Liana feel a mix of anticipation and fear...

Mephilia had originally been worried that Liana would have some reservations, but then she saw the expression on Liana’s face beneath her hands.

It seemed Liana wasn’t feeling any discomfort. On the contrary, she was... enjoying it?

This allowed Mephilia to relax and continue.

“I hate you!” Liana shouted out of shame.

Whether she really hated her, or just said it out of shame, Mephilia could tell the difference.

Liana’s words, on the contrary, made Mephilia want to tease her even more.

“Since you hate me, Liana, then I’ll just do more of the things you like, and make you completely dependent on me,” Mephilia said with a smile.

Wait a minute! This isn’t right!!!