Chapter 36: A Kind Reminder

The reason for the second half of his sentence was that Faon felt somewhat guilty.

After all, not telling his wife about the “misunderstanding” that occurred at the lingerie shop was a small matter… but because it was triggered by his subconscious actions, he worried it might lead to another unpleasant argument.

In short, as he questioned his wife, he felt that she might also be hiding something from him, and he could more or less guess what it was.

Having been childhood friends for many years, Evalyn naturally knew what her husband wanted to ask her at a single glance.

It was obviously about what she had told Night Lei and the others that morning.

He never hid anything from her, making him very easy to read.

But… the key was that she had done it to create an opportunity for the completion of the **[Difficult Commission]** and to let her husband adapt to the targets of the **[Special Commission]** in advance.

Moreover, she could hardly say, ‘This is to make it easier for you to have physical contact with them.’

At that thought, Evalyn’s expression became a bit unnatural.

She asked back guiltily, “What is it my husband wants to ask?”

Faon noticed his wife’s strange behavior.

“It’s just one small thing, so don’t feel any pressure even if you don’t answer, Sister Evalyn.”

Faon’s cautious manner made Evalyn feel even guiltier.

She took her husband’s hand and spoke in a gentle tone.

“Did something happen while we were out shopping? Just ask, Husband. As your wife, I will never hide anything from you.”

“It’s just… at the lingerie shop, when the clerk asked about our relationship, Night Night’s explanation was ‘married couple.’ I was wondering if Sister Evalyn had told them to say that beforehand.”

Faon’s tone became complicated.

His wife’s promise that she would “never hide anything” made him feel uneasy.

“Ah… that.”

Evalyn hesitated for a moment.

“I did tell them that in advance. Think about it—I was the one who asked them to go out with you. If that caused trouble for them, I would feel terrible. That’s why I told them to say that. Explaining it that way… avoids a lot of suspicion.”

“Husband… are you angry with Yeye and the others because of that?”

Evalyn added at the end.

Hearing this explanation, Faon let out a sigh of relief.

He knew his wife was a peerless, gentle woman who was always worrying and caring for others.

He took her other hand and shook his head.

“How could I be angry about something like that? Knowing my wife was worried and planned ahead makes me more happy than anything.”

“I was just afraid Sister Evalyn would be angry. I even told Night Night not to do it again next time.”

“Also, it’s my fault for not telling Sister Evalyn that I would be using **[Disguise Magic]** on them,” Faon said apologetically.

“*[Disguise Magic]*Hmph, so you did take my advice after all?”

Evalyn’s lips curled into a pout.

“Angry… well, maybe a little. If it weren’t for your special identity and the issue with Night Lei and Yeye’s races, I wouldn’t have said that. Besides… if it weren’t for this body of mine, I could have just gone with you myself.”

Seeing his wife’s cute expression, Faon’s mood lightened significantly.

“Was the advice she mentioned referring to that matter?”

His wife’s last words stung him deeply, making it even harder for him to mention what had happened at the lingerie shop.

Seeing the slight loneliness in her eyes, he pulled Evalyn into a hug.

“Sister Evalyn… I will definitely solve the problem with your body.”

This was one of his goals in life and the reason he had joined the **[Hero]** party.

“Why bring that up all of a sudden…? It’s fine. You can take your time, Husband. We have a long life ahead of us, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself—sometimes you need to lean on your wife more~”

Faon’s sudden hug startled Evalyn, who was still trying to figure out how to cover her tracks.

However, she hadn’t been held like this by her husband in a long time. She contentedly stroked his hair and spoke softly.

Besides, she hadn’t been physically close to her husband all day, and she truly missed him.

Her favorite scent was the one on him.

After a moment of tenderness, Evalyn suddenly smiled and spoke, “It’s lucky that you didn’t say you wanted to punish me~ After all, I’m still on my period.”

The corners of Faon’s mouth curled up.

He loved hearing his wife’s submissive, teasing remarks.

“Since Sister Evalyn wants to be punished so badly, then we can wait until your period is over. I just don’t know if you’ll be able to handle it then.”

“Hmph~ Once it’s over, you’ll see that I’m completely different.”

Evalyn’s mood, which had been low, suddenly turned joyful at the thought of taking the **[Enhancement Potion]**.

“Alright, then I’ll be waiting, Sister Evalyn,” Faon said with a laugh.

**[Miss Evalyn, because of your kindness, Mr. Faon’s Corruption Level has risen slightly. However, it is not by much, so it is still acceptable. At the same time, his Affection Level toward you has also increased.]**

The *[Receptionist’s]* voice suddenly rang out while the atmosphere between them was perfect.

‘Wait… there’s an announcement function?’

Evalyn was stunned.

‘Wait… why did both the **[Corruption Level]** and **[Affection Level]** go up at the same time?’

She had expected her husband’s **[Corruption Level]** to drop; she never imagined it would rise.

**[It is merely a kind reminder. Because of your words, Miss Evalyn, Mr. Faon—who had intended to come clean—decided not to speak. It is only natural for the Corruption Level to rise.]**

**[However, because of your kindness, his Affection Level has also risen. This is correct, Miss Evalyn. If both the Corruption Level and Affection Level rise simultaneously, it will be even easier to reach your goal of making Mr. Faon dependent on you,]** the **[Receptionist]** explained bit by bit.

“Fine, then. I suppose I can accept that.”

Evalyn had grown numb to the **[Receptionist’s]** changes, feeling more helpless than anything.

“What’s wrong, Sister Evalyn? I feel like your mood suddenly became… complicated?”

Faon’s concerned inquiry brought her back.

‘How could it not be complicated after hearing the truth?’

Evalyn sighed inwardly but maintained a smile.

“It’s nothing~ I was just thinking about what to eat for dinner.”

“Then… I should start preparing dinner now. It’s getting late.”

Faon released his wife and spoke with a smile.

Although the sun hadn’t set yet, it was better to start early just in case.

“Eh~ is my husband that eager to eat his wife’s cooking? You really are a glutton~ I’ll go right now.”

Evalyn grabbed Faon’s arm.

“I’ll handle dinner this time.”

Faon shook his head with a smile.

“Today is only the second day of your period, right, Sister Evalyn? You should just get some good rest. Leave the task of hosting Night Lei and Yeye to me. I bought many of your favorite desserts from Uncle Xing’s place; you can take your time tasting them.”

Evalyn initially felt touched when she heard Faon was going into the kitchen alone.

But on second thought, if he did that, she wouldn’t be able to add the **[Enhancement Potion]** to the food at all!

Moreover, she would be at risk of being discovered!

She immediately panicked and grabbed Faon’s hand.

“Letting her husband eat delicious food is a wife’s right! Besides, you’ve been out all day~ Wouldn’t it be too pitiful if you had to come back and prepare dinner as well?”

“I was just out playing; it wasn’t even hard work. I know you want me to eat your cooking, but special times require special treatment. I’ll do it,” Faon said with a smile.

‘Thinking about it, Night Lei’s stamina and coordination are quite good. She was able to walk with us the whole time while wearing high heels.’

‘Yeye also truly has the talent of an **[Adventurer]**.’

‘She woke up from a coma just two days ago and was still able to walk for an entire day. By the time we were heading home, she clearly had even more energy than Night Lei.’

‘Wait… what am I thinking?’

Faon suddenly felt like his focus was in a strange place.

He quickly dismissed these thoughts and waited for his hesitant wife’s reply.

This was her only flaw—she was far too stubborn.

“Oh, all right.”

Seeing that she couldn’t win against her husband, Evalyn could only give in.

Besides, her period really would be over in a few days.

“However, can you let me help in the kitchen? I want to chat with you more, and there are still many things I want to tell you.”