The smell of alcohol was too strong.
She didn’t even know the exact proof of this liquor.
Sephine couldn’t take it anymore, and her head gradually became dizzy.
“Wife, will you accompany me? Just for today…”
“You should sleep when you’re drunk. Learn from your dad. He’s so well-behaved.”
“Hmm~ I don’t want to.”
“They… they all bully me. Only my wife is the best.”
Vi buried her head in Sephine’s arms, and even her voice got much softer.
“Am I the best? Didn’t you say I bully you?”
“Hmm… wife is mean.”
Vi moved up a little and gently pecked with her softest lips.
It was very sweet, a rich milky fragrance.
Sephine’s resistance wasn’t as fierce as expected; instead she obediently accepted this murky kiss.
“Enough?”
If she was a child, then treat her like a child.
That way, carefully give enough sweetness, but not too intense.
“Phew… it seems she’s really asleep now. So easy to coax. I didn’t expect a few words could send her off.”
Vi’s sleeping face wasn’t exactly elegant, but it was still pleasing to the eye.
After all, she was a great beauty.
Their whole family was very pretty; just looking at Misilanka could tell how excellent their genes were.
This time, Sephine was really leaving.
Since she finally had a little rest time in the afternoon, she would use it to accompany the children.
She was afraid that without companionship, the children would develop some kind of twisted personality.
“Demon King, get some good rest.”
Sephine tucked Vi in and then left alone.
The bed still had the unique fragrance of Sephine’s body, especially the pillow she had slept on.
Vi opened her eyes and glanced, didn’t see anyone, then sniffed the scent, hugged the pillow and went back to sleep.
She wondered what they would think if they saw their Demon King sleeping in at home, but they probably wouldn’t see.
The Demon King’s whereabouts were always secret; unless she voluntarily revealed, it was hard to find.
The problems the kingdom currently faced were indeed enough to make them overwhelmed.
But going back seemed like it wouldn’t help much; at most she could say a few inspiring words.
For such a long time, Sephine had been unable to understand one thing.
Why did Vi insist on relying on the power bestowed by the gods?
Wasn’t it better to use her own original power?
Couldn’t she also defeat enemies?
Back when fighting the Old Demon King, Vi clearly didn’t have a divine blessing, yet she held her own against the blessed Old Demon King.
Where had the invincible her from before gone?
Maybe that’s how gods are; they make people unconsciously dependent.
Otherwise, gods couldn’t harvest more faith to strengthen themselves.
Halfway there, Sephine met Ai’er, who was carrying some fruits in her hand and walking home cheerfully, completely different from her expression when she left.
“Ai’er, why are you back so late?”
“Sephine Sis!”
Upon hearing the voice, Ai’er, who was secretly eating fruits, looked up and smiled innocently, then raised the basket in front of her.
“These are fruits Auntie Xue sent. She even specially prepared some for you.”
“Thank her for her kindness. You go ahead and eat them. I don’t like things that are too sweet.”
“…I don’t believe it. Sephine Sis, don’t think I’m an idiot.”
“You have so many snacks at home and yet you say you don’t like sweets! Haha, I caught you!”
“Little fool, those were prepared for you and the children. Next time you come, remember to eat more.”
“Re… really prepared for me?! Great!”
Ai’er shoved the sweet fruit into her mouth again, chewed a couple of times, and juice splashed out.
“Alright, hurry back. Your sister is asleep. Your old man is waiting for you to take care of him.”
Sephine reached out and patted Ai’er’s little head, then hurried away.
This visit was considered a perfect end, and Ai’er said goodbye to her.
However, she always felt the Demon King had become much more fragile than before.
Others might not sense it, but Sephine, who spent every day with her, could clearly perceive it.
More sensitive than before, and more fragile, more hesitant when talking about things.
Could her departure really have such a huge impact on the Demon King?
Sephine didn’t think she had that much weight.
From the beginning, her feelings for Vi were more like a comrade and close friend, of course mixed with a little instinctive liking.
As a short-lived species, she couldn’t understand why Vi, a long-lived species, would care so much about her.
Perhaps, to Vi, she was just a part of her life.
As a monarch, she still had many things to face.
At least in the future, the children could accompany her.
If the difference in lifespan couldn’t truly be resolved, Sephine wouldn’t have the courage to accept the Demon King’s intense love.
Deep love brings deep pain.
Better a short pain than a long one.
In that case, why persist in trying to win her back?
Sephine had already lived two lifetimes; even with some regrets, it could be considered complete.
While Vi’s life was still very long; she shouldn’t cling to just one person.
Letting go was the true love.
But why, whenever she thought that Vi might marry someone else, did an inescapable bitterness surge in Sephine’s heart?
“Time is running late.”
Sephine glanced at her watch.
The tavern was about to open for business.
Since the owner had no complaints, she would indulge herself a little and go home to properly accompany the children.
As for work, she would continue working hard tomorrow.
Sephine walked toward the main street.
After parting with Sephine, Ai’er quickened her pace to rush home.
As soon as she pushed the door, she saw her old man run to the living room looking for alcohol.
“Hey! Old geezer! Why did you lie to me?”
“Where did I lie to you?”
“Didn’t you agree to let me have Sephine Sis? Why—”
“When did I ever promise to give Sephine to you? Choosing who is her freedom; we can’t control that.”
This shameless attitude made Ai’er marvel that her dad’s acting was truly too good.
Who would have thought that the person who was just lying pitifully in bed would now be like this?
“Next time I won’t buy you alcohol. Buy it yourself!”
“Hey~ let’s talk nicely. There’s no problem that communication can’t solve.”
“I don’t care! I want gentle Sephine Sis as my wife!”
With a bang, Ai’er’s head was smacked.