<div> “Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?” Yae-hime said.
 “There’s nothing inappropriate about it. As the saying goes, waste… no, that’s not right, it’s making full use of everything!” Lili reached out and patted Zerene on the shoulder. “Mm-hmm, so what do you think of Little Hime?”
 Zerene had still looked confused just moments ago, but the instant she heard that question, her eyes sparkled brightly and she answered with cheerful delight. “I like her! I love staying by Little Hime’s side the most. She smells nice and it feels really comfortable!”
 “Mm, you really get it!” Lili nodded vigorously. She then continued, “Right now, Little Hime has run into a huge problem and needs your help. So, will you help or not?”
 “I’ll help!” Zerene answered instantly.
 “Settled.” Lili turned her head toward Yae-hime.
 The latter’s lips twitched slightly. What kind of ‘settled’ was that supposed to be!? “Zerene, you agreed without even asking what the matter was. Isn’t that a little reckless?” she said.
 Zerene shook her head. “Little Hime’s problem is my problem. No matter what it is, I’ll help!”
 “This matter is very dangerous,” Yae-hime said gently.
 “I’m not afraid.” Zerene moved closer and grabbed Yae-hime’s hand. “As long as I’m with Little Hime, I’m not afraid of anything!” Even though she had lost her memories, her instincts told her that what she had just grasped was not merely a beautiful arm. ‘This is the future!’
 “……” On the other side, Lili clenched her pink fists tightly, her large eyes seeming as though flames might burst from them. ‘She’s actually taking advantage of the moment to cop a feel of Little Hime! I should smack her!’
 Though that was what she thought, she did not make a move. After all, the other party had already climbed aboard their pirate ship in a muddled haze. If they didn’t offer at least a little benefit, it would feel rather unreasonable.
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 </div> “Alright then, let’s work hard together.” Yae-hime patted Zerene’s hand, a faint smile appearing on her face. At this point, they had no way back. The only path left was success. With Zerene joining them, their chances of victory would certainly increase.
 “Mm! I will do my best!” Zerene nodded, a bright smile blooming across her face.
 Seeing this, Lili could not help but feel somewhat worried. ‘Having such a powerful helper is undoubtedly a good thing. Our chances of success have also increased. However, if Little Hime helps her restore her strength, there’s no guarantee that unexpected complications won’t arise. For instance… her memories returning. If she regains her old memories, whether she’ll still treat Little Hime the way she does now is completely uncertain…’
 There was a very real chance she would explode in fury. After all, she was the incarnation of some great power. Just thinking about it gave Lili a headache. In her view, restoring Zerene’s strength was hardly a clever move.
 But with the situation having developed this far, whether the move was good or bad no longer mattered. As long as it worked, that was enough. That was also the main reason why she had suddenly thought of tying Zerene onto their war chariot.
 ‘We can’t afford to lose!’ Clenching her fists, Lili thought to herself.
 “So then, Little Hime should sleep with me tonight~ Of course, just the two of us!” Zerene said with a smile.
 The moment she heard this, Lili snapped back to her senses. “No way! Little Hime is sleeping with me tonight!”
 “Hmph, no way! Little Hime is mine tonight!” Zerene stuck out her little pink tongue at her, full of provocation.
 Without another word, Lili pounced forward, and the two little troublemakers tumbled together once more in a tangled scuffle. However, this time they were quickly pulled apart by Yae-hime.
 “What are you two even fighting over? Isn’t this bed big enough?” she said irritably.
 The two little ones exchanged glances and both nodded helplessly. Since neither of them could win, they might as well compromise. In any case, it wasn’t the first time the three of them had slept together.
 As the saying went, once there was a first time, there would inevitably be a second. Once certain things began to be compromised, they would keep being compromised again and again.
 Lili could not help letting out a soft sigh in her heart. She felt that she still lacked resolve.
 “It’s getting late. Let’s rest,” Zerene said. Her body was still recovering, and her energy was clearly insufficient. Once drowsiness set in, it was almost impossible to resist.
 “Lili, what do you think?” Yae-hime asked.
 “Let’s rest first. Whatever it is, we can talk about it tomorrow morning,” Lili said after glancing at the drowsy Zerene.
 “Mm, then let’s rest.” Yae-hime nodded.
 By this time, Zerene had already lain down, her eyelids locked in a fierce battle against sleep. Even so, her hand still clung tightly to Yae-hime’s, refusing to let go.
 “Just like a child,” Yae-hime said with a wry smile as she lay down as well.
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 </div> Lili followed closely behind. The three of them lay extremely close together, almost pressed against one another.
 “Good night…” Zerene murmured as she suddenly scooted closer, sticking herself to Yae-hime’s side. Just before her eyelids finally shut, she softly spoke those words.
 Seeing the other side launch her offensive, Lili refused to fall behind. She swiftly pressed herself against Yae-hime’s body and then closed her eyes as well.
 “……” Lying flat between them, Yae-hime found herself utterly speechless. At that moment she felt like a sea turtle being simultaneously clung to by two octopuses, completely immobilized and unable to move even an inch.
 ‘Fortunately, I can still log out. Otherwise, if I slept like this all night, my back and waist would definitely ache tomorrow.’
 She gave a faint, helpless smile before suddenly recalling the matter of the Apostles. Since Lili had not mentioned anything about them, it likely meant they had not come attacking.
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 The night grew deep and silent.
 Inside the room, only two steady breathing rhythms could be heard. Yae-hime, having finished her “night watch,” had already logged out.
 Suddenly, Zerene opened her eyes. However, she saw nothing at all. A mysterious force had bound her consciousness in place.
 “Zzz… Zzz…” Moments later, Zerene closed her eyes again, releasing calm and steady breaths as she drifted back into sleep.
 Back in reality. Within the City of Chaos.
 Yae-hime stepped out of her room and entered the main hall. Even from a distance, she could smell the aroma of food drifting from the dining hall.
 “These little troublemakers… why are they eating all day long?”
 Despite looking so adorable, every one of them behaved like starving ghosts, never seeming to have their fill.
 “My wallet is going to be eaten empty by them sooner or later,” Yae-hime said with a bitter smile. After all, including the original body, there were still thirteen Veras that had yet to be captured. That meant thirteen more stomachs to feed!
 “Wallet crisis.” At that moment, she even felt as though her own stomach was twitching. ‘Looks like I’ll have to harvest a few more *leeks* soon.’
 When she walked into the dining hall, she indeed found six little ones devouring their food with wild enthusiasm.
 “Master!” Little Blue, with her sharp senses, immediately noticed someone entering the dining hall. She lifted her head and saw that it was her master.
 The other five little ones heard her voice and instantly stopped eating. They straightened their backs and quickly put on refined, well-behaved expressions.
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 </div> “If you don’t fix those ugly table manners, believe me, I’ll lock you up and starve you for a few days,” Yae-hime said with a smile that did not quite reach her eyes.
 The moment those words fell, the temperature in the living room seemed to drop noticeably. All six little ones felt a chill run down their spines. A few days without food… how unbearable would that be? No way. Absolutely not!
 With perfect synchronization, they shook their heads while wailing pitifully.
 “Wuuu… Master, we won’t dare do it again!”
 “There must not be a next time,” Yae-hime said sternly. As the head of the household, she had the responsibility to properly teach and discipline her family.
 “Yes!” the six little ones answered quickly.
 “You can keep eating. Come gather in the living room afterward.” Yae-hime nodded in satisfaction.
 Ten minutes later. All seven of them had gathered in the living room.
 “Has anything unusual happened on Aqua Blue Star?” Yae-hime asked first.
 “No,” Little Blue replied. After a moment, she added that things were more or less the same as usual.
 “And Roc City?” Yae-hime continued.
 “N-no… wait! Master, I saw a really big bug earlier!” As if suddenly remembering something, Little Blue exclaimed excitedly.</div>
 

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Chapter 770Book 3: : Oh my, there’s a big bug here~

“Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?” Yae-hime said. “There’s nothing inappropriate about it. As the saying goes, waste… no, that’s not right, it’s making full use of everything!” Lili reached out and patted Zerene on the shoulder. “Mm-hmm, so what do you think of Little Hime?” Zerene had still looked confused just moments ago, but the instant she heard that question, her eyes sparkled brightly and she answered with cheerful delight. “I like her! I love staying by Little Hime’s side the most. She...

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Chapter 770Book 3: : Oh my, there’s a big bug here~

Reborn as a Transcendent - Chapter 770Book 3: : Oh my, there’s a big bug here~