Chapter 1075: Wengfalusuo 3.1 (121)

All right, Airi, stop teasing me… I can only freeze the bath, so this kind of competition certainly isn't suitable for me.

Kevin's tone sounded calm, yet it carried a warmth uncommon for him—like a winter branch covered in snow, when the first spring sunlight touches it, a gentle warmth slowly seeping from deep within the wood.

Kevin~

Airi placed her hands behind her back, smiling as she moved close to him, blinking: "Looking at Bai'e's state now…… are you, perhaps, a little happy?"

Hmm.

Kevin quietly watched the white‑haired boy on the skyline, sincerely hoping his present happiness would continue.

The so‑called 'salvation' is like an endless corridor you can't see the end of, like a path walked over countless times without ever reaching the exit. If Bai'e is destined to walk this road, I hope he does so carrying everyone's happy memories.

All right, Kevin, don't be so serious♪

Airi lightly fiddled with the mischief‑mischief hat on his head, her smile deepening: "Bai'e, this savior isn't alone—doesn't he have a reliable crew, plus Xing and Danheng? And you, imagine Wengfalusuo as…… Yarilo‑6! Imagine Aohema as Belo Berg—both are isolated cities at the end of the world, civilizations on the brink of collapse; wouldn't that ease your worries?"

Even all those troublesome envoys were overcome by the train crew—there's no need to get so worked up over a mere swordsman in black.

——

"Today, I'll teach you these court etiquettes!"

……

The bath sprite took the form of a butterfly, hovering above the bath, commenting like a referee on that unprecedented Sangda Battle.

"Their determination peaked, their strong will turning the steam to color, their aura wrapping the vapor and shooting it to the heavens, covering the sky, blinding the eyes… Since we can't see the action, we might as well pass the time—I'll tell a story about the 'King'."

"Do you remember the legend of 'Geerge Lion Hunt' that an old warrior mentioned? The story's protagonist… the Lion King, actually isn't the sole overlord; there's also a sable antelope that can stand against him."

"Long before the Golden Age, two beasts had already been locked in combat on the Tretos Plain—the lion saw the antelope as prey, while the antelope viewed the lion as a wall of contempt, oppression, and trial, vowing to topple it with its horns."

"And so, day after day for tens of thousands of years, the two beasts began their contest and chase in the wilderness——"

……

Amidst the rising vapors came Wandi's muffled grunt through clenched teeth.

Bath sprite: "It lagged behind."

……

Bai'e drew a deep breath, unwilling to yield, even his breathing cautious, lest the other hear.

Bath sprite: "It looked at its back."

Wandi: "……"

In the men' strained muffled hums, a tremor they could barely hold back, each sound seeming to be forced out from between their teeth.

Bath sprite: "It had nowhere to retreat."

Bai'e: "……"

Bath sprite: "It couldn't fly even with wings!"

"On Wengfalusuo's earth, some life dies at dusk, some at dawn, and some——they are fated to die beneath the noonday sun!" The bath sprite grew more excited as it spoke, its wings fluttering like a dance, "At last! The moment of greatest fervor in the day has arrived, and a powerful fate answers the call——"

"Would you like me to lower the temperature, my lords?" The bath attendant, seeing the two drenched in sweat, hurried forward with concern.

Wandi's facial muscles kept twitching, yet he stubbornly gritted his teeth, letting out a cool "huh."

"How… how? Heh… you chickened out?"

... Get lost.

The attendant blinked: "You… you want me to get lost, or…?"

Wandi took a deep breath: "……uh, you… decide for yourself……"

——

My sister can't possibly be that cute.

Eh??? Is this something I can listen to for free?

Hearing the men's muffled hums grow more intense, Tōno buried her face in the pillow, yet unable to suppress her curiosity she peeked out one eye, staring intently.

This kind of sound is just too……

"Too what?" Kyōsuke glanced over, intrigued.

... Too embarrassing!" Tōno flopped onto the sofa, "Although I know they're competing, making that kind of noise is just too strange, right? And Wandi too—he looks so proper, why is he so competitive in this weird place?"

That slightly hoarse panting sounded painful…… yet inexplicably alluring.

And the bath sprite's commentary—how can it make this scene sound so hot‑blooded and explosive?! It must be the one stirring things up behind the scenes!

That said, Tōno's gaze never left the skyline for a moment, afraid she might miss something.

Tōno.

Idiot big brother, what do you want to say?

You're looking so seriously, huh?

Huh? I—I was… looking critically! With a scrutinizing gaze!" Tōno flushed for a moment, cleared her throat, and declared firmly, "Besides, as a light‑novel writer I must understand all kinds of emotional expression! This kind of… this kind of male vocal expression in extreme states is really helpful for my writing.

Yeah, yeah, writing help." Kyōsuke curled his lip, his face wearing the subtle expression of "who'd believe that nonsense?" It's one thing for me to say it, but lying to my older brother like that feels too distant.

——

……

Fengjin's gaze at the two seemed to be looking at… something.

……

Tibao held her forehead, unable to bear watching any longer.

……

Aglaea's eyes went black, and she simply shut them: "Really… a hundred kinds of ugliness."

Wandi looked triumphantly at the sable antelope on the ground, his pride impossible to hide: "Challenging the spear‑front warrior without measuring his strength—this is the result."

"I mean… your little game is also dragging a lot of people into trouble."

Wandi: "... those bath guests knocked unconscious by killing intent, we will send them away."

Bai E lying on the ground seemed to wake up a bit, barely lifted their head: "This... unfair...... you're wearing... much cooler than me......"

"Ugh..." Feng Jin didn't know what to say for a moment, "... fully armed diving into the high-temperature bath, what new trend is this?"

Wandi turned his face: "Don't look at me with that kind of gaze... it's his challenge letter. Xuan Feng's dictionary has no words 'avoid'."

"Alright, let's end this farce here? Warriors, it's time to move."