Upon hearing this, Peachia narrowed her eyes, “That’s a cursed piece of equipment. Its very existence is a disaster.”
Sistana remained unmoved, “Cursed or not, it’s better in Little White’s hands than gathering dust in your church.”
“She hasn’t even joined your Church of Nature. Why are you so invested in her?” Peachia asked suspiciously, “Is that Priest Hero really your illegitimate daughter?”
Sistana shook her head, a trace of melancholy flashing in her eyes, “Do you want to know why I’m helping her so much?”
“Isn’t it just because you want to recruit a promising Otherworld Traveler?”
“No, it’s not just that. There’s a deeper reason.”
“What reason?”
“Come closer, and I’ll tell you myself.”
Sistana’s voice was soft and enticing. Unable to resist her cat-like curiosity, Peachia stepped closer with her short legs and sat beside her.
However, Sistana smiled faintly, gesturing to her plump, robe-covered legs, inviting Peachia to sit on her lap to close the distance further.
“Why all the secrecy? What are you going to say?” Peachia grumbled, reluctantly sitting on Sistana’s lap. As her round hips pressed against Sistana’s soft, shapely legs, the cat-eared loli let out a soft sigh, the warmth and comfort of the big sister’s embrace exceeding her expectations.
“N… Never thought you, an old hag, would be this impressive,” Peachia said, her cheeks flushing slightly, “Ahem! So, what are you trying to say?”
“What I want to tell you is…”
Sistana gently embraced Peachia, a dark glint of corruption flashing in the depths of her mature eyes. Thick vines burst from the ground, wrapping the two in a silken cocoon.
Peachia’s pupils shrank as she realized something was wrong, “Old hag, what are you doing?!”
“Don’t struggle. The 15-level gap between us is far greater than you think.”
Sistana’s voice was as gentle as a breeze, while the surrounding vines sprayed hypnotic spores that induced drowsiness.
Peachia’s eyelids drooped uncontrollably, her grip on her Judgment Gavel loosening as her body went limp, “You… what are you… trying to do…”
“Just clearing some obstacles for Little White’s future.”
As Peachia grew quiet, Sistana let out a soft chuckle, and the vines around them took on a demonic crimson hue.
“Thanks to Little White, I’ve gained a power called Dark Fall.”
“But it seems I have a bit too much Dark Fall energy in me. Little White would need to sleep with us for a night to fully absorb the excess.”
“But really, it doesn’t have to be that complicated.”
“Why not release the excess and let more people experience the allure of Dark Fall?”
Strands of black mist drifted from the flowers on the vines, forcibly tainting the cat-eared loli’s consciousness.
Peachia weakly murmured, “So you… were already… corrupted…”
“Corrupted? No, this isn’t corruption. My personality hasn’t changed. I’m still the same me,” Sistana said softly, “Dark Fall merely helped me see through the hypocrisy of the Light and recognize the truth of the world… That’s all.”
Peachia’s delicate frame trembled, unable to speak, as a trace of darkness gradually stained the depths of her spiritual eyes under Dark Fall’s influence.
[You have successfully applied the Dark Fall status to the target Peachia.]
[Current Peachia Dark Fall value: 1%.]
Unfortunately, Bai Yue Ling, deep in sleep, didn’t hear this notification.
If she had, she’d surely exclaim, Even while I’m lying down, big sisters are out there doing Dark Fall work for me. The Dark Fallen Succubus class was definitely the right choice!
“Haa~ That was such a refreshing nap~”
When Bai Yue Ling woke, the surroundings were unusually quiet, the dim sky giving off a sense of being abandoned by the world.
Yet the warm embrace beside her reminded her she wasn’t alone.
Even so, upon noticing someone lying next to her, Bai Yue Ling instinctively flinched.
In the past, waking up in bed with a big sister always came with feelings of weakness, sore muscles, and mysterious marks all over her body.
But this time, she experienced a rare sense of pure companionship.
Trineph was still lost in her dreams, the excess Dark Fall energy fully integrated into her body. Bai Yue Ling’s sleepover task was complete.
She quietly donned her armor, moving without a sound, and led Jelly out the door. Passing the adjacent room, she paused briefly.
Why do I sense a trace of Dark Fall energy in this room?
She pushed the door, but it wouldn’t budge.
“Whatever, maybe Aiya or Shi Qianla was in there earlier.”
Dismissing it, she descended the stairs and arrived at the entrance of the Forest Church.
A carriage adorned with rose patterns waited nearby. Bai Yue Ling lifted the curtain and saw First Princess Huilian sitting quietly inside, sipping tea with an air of elegant grace.
Huilian smiled softly, “Did you sleep well?”
Bai Yue Ling plopped down across from her, beaming, “Phew~ Slept so well.”
The carriage began moving slowly toward the Royal Palace.
Inside, Huilian set down her teacup and asked the question that had been nagging her all afternoon, “Little White, I’m curious—what’s your relationship with Trineph now?”
Bai Yue Ling blinked her big eyes, “Just friends.”
I see her as a friend, but what she sees me as, I’m not sure.
Huilian pursed her lips, her gaze deep, “Do friends get that close?”
If they were just friends, would they sleep so intimately, practically glued together?
She’d known Trineph for over a decade and had never been that close.
Bai Yue Ling replied candidly, “That’s because I was purifying her pollution.”
“I know, but her attitude toward you is just too…” Huilian paused, unsure how to describe it, and sighed, “Little White, Trineph is my best friend, but I’ve never seen her act like she did today, genuinely wanting to be so close to someone else.”
Hearing Huilian’s words, Bai Yue Ling froze.
She’d noticed Huilian’s odd behavior earlier, the strange looks she gave her, and now she finally understood why.
So, Huilian’s jealous?!
Bai Yue Ling smirked inwardly, flashing a sweet smile and deliberately asking, “Hasn’t Your Highness ever slept with Trineph?”
“We have, but we don’t cuddle like that…”
“Haven’t you ever felt Trineph’s maternal love?”
“No, she wasn’t like this before…”
With each question, Huilian’s voice grew softer, confirming Bai Yue Ling’s suspicions.
Huilian’s best friend was Trineph, Viki’s best friends were Aiya and Shi Qianla… Why are all these princesses’ best friends connected to me?
“I think it might just be the ‘suspension bridge effect,’” Bai Yue Ling said leisurely, resting her chin on her hand, “Since I saved her twice, it’s natural for her to feel closer to me.”
Huilian lowered her eyes, “I understand what you mean.”
As a gentle, kind, and empathetic princess devoted to peace, she carried that same peaceful mindset into emotional battles.
If her best friend had someone she liked more, she’d step back without hesitation to avoid conflict and wish them happiness.
So, Huilian said softly, “Little White, Trineph is a good girl. I hope you’ll treat her gently in the future.”
“Wait, Your Highness, I’m not asking you to step back.”
Bai Yue Ling suddenly grabbed her hand, her yuri scumbag heart stirring, “What I mean is… you can join us.”