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Xia Die gained a clearer understanding and new insight into the old man's words.

Inspiration flashed through my mind.

Xia Die immediately got up and rummaged through the hanging, wide black robe to find the notebook with worn edges and yellowed pages, along with a short pen.

She used her delicate yet slightly hurried handwriting to record the inspiration that burst from her mind.

Having wandered the world alone for a thousand years, Xiaodie knows a little bit of everything, but has no one to confide in about the myriad thoughts in her heart.

So she wrote them down, wove them into poems, and told them to her future self.

This is the only person Xiaodie confides in during her long, solitary journey.

Now, she has a second one.

A being that can be touched, respond gently, and dispel her long, cold nights...

Not only that.

In the past, during the time that belonged to the Eternal Night, she would always have nightmares.

I dreamt of being executed.

The sight of life withering away at her fingertips was too much for Xia Die to bear.

They even wanted to run away.

But the priests wouldn't allow it.

In extreme cases, she was chained and imprisoned in a bloody and dark execution ground.

Watching life slip through her fingers, struggling in agony, and ultimately fading away...

Every time she woke up from such nightmares, it was as if someone had poured a bucket of ice water over her head on a winter night, instantly dragging her into a cold and bone-chilling abyss.

But these past two days... no.

To be precise, after meeting Qiong that day, Xia Die's sleep quality at night became exceptionally good.

She hasn't had those nightmares for five whole days.

Having jotted down her precious inspiration, Xia Die suppressed her joy and gently pushed open the door.

Good morning, Your Excellency.

The voice was as soft as a breeze brushing against a flower bud, carrying the utmost tenderness.

To have someone to say good morning to in the clear morning light.

For Xia Die, it was a luxury.

You appear to be praying?

What 'Spear of reproduction, shield of immortality, piercing the long night and destroying July'?

What about "At the pinnacle of prosperity, reigning supreme over the world, where I, Qiongzai, exist, there is heaven"?

What do you mean, 'Even if I have to carry Ah Qi on my back and hold up the long night with one hand, I, Qiong, am still invincible in this world.'

Miss Xia Die couldn't understand at all.

Reproduction, is that one of the extraterrestrial destinies you mentioned earlier?

"The date is still consumed by the butterfly."

Kyō responded with the exaggerated tone she had learned from Hanabi.

The Onphalus people have a custom of praying at their doorways, and Qiong, following local customs, regularly worships the insect king, Laoda.

"Neh~"

The purple cube on the dome of the sky also jumped up to greet the butterfly.

Having already become accustomed to Qiong's carefree and irresponsible demeanor, Xia Die's lips curled into a slight smile.

"Sir, are you going fishing again today?"

"Go ahead, there's nothing urgent to do anyway."

Although Changyeyue is a Commander-level being, her power ultimately lies in memories and mysterious destinies, making her inferior to Miss Liuying, who possesses a destiny of reproduction, in this respect.

Even the Knights of Grammer couldn't squeeze him dry!

Just a mere corrupted Ah Qi.

"Butterfly, do you want to come along?"

Qiong casually grabbed a large straw hat and put it on his head, dressed in the typical attire of a fisherman, and extended an invitation to the girl.

"I...but I don't know how to fish."

The pretty, elfin-like girl crossed her fingers behind her back, seemingly a little embarrassed.

This skill requires working with living things.

For the butterfly that cannot touch life, it was simply passed over.

"It's okay~ It's the first time, everyone does it once~"

Qiong smiled, took Xia Die's hand, and stepped into the Anywhere Door.

"Fishing is very simple and also a lot of fun. Let me teach you."

"Eh."

The moment Xia Die's palm was enveloped in warmth, all her hesitation and refusal were instantly shattered by a strange, tingling sensation.

The warmth seemed to carry a faint electric current, spreading from the touching skin all the way to the heart.

This made her become like a kitten that had been inhaling catnip, soft and obedient, letting Qiong lead her across the door.

Having endured the impact of the reproductive power all night, Miss Changyeyue, who is well-fed and of rank three, should not be in the mood to come out and check on things for the time being.

There's no need to worry about fishing and suddenly being hit by a dark red jellyfish, hanging up and swinging on a swing or sinking into the river.

Just to be on the safe side, Qiong chose a lake that was relatively far from her residence.

Anyway, there's the Anywhere Door.

Throughout Onfaros, everywhere is just a matter of stepping over a threshold.

The mirror-like lake reflects the rising sun and the outline of distant mountains. Morning mist drifts like gauze among the reeds, and water birds skim across the surface, creating ripples.

"Getting into my beloved little campervan~"

Humming an off-key tune, Qiong took out the toy she had won in her last ten-pull from her system space.

"Sir, what is this?"

Xia Die blinked blankly, already used to Qiong's ability to conjure objects out of thin air, having witnessed him pull out wondrous tools several times.

It mainly consisted of the props that Sora brought out.

Compared to the things I took out before, the style of this thing... seems to have gone quite far off track.

"Ta-da! An amphibious fishing RV."

"It is handmade, with a frame made of steel pipes and PVC pipes. The 3m3 cabin can accommodate barbecue grills, electric kettles, game consoles, folding beds and other survival and entertainment facilities at the same time. It is equipped with lead-acid battery packs and solar panels, and its battery life is positively correlated with the intensity of sunlight."

"The unique crankshaft linkage system allows for one-click switching between land and water modes, with a land cruising speed of up to... well, a steady 5 kilometers per hour, allowing you to fully enjoy the true meaning of a slow life while on the move!"

Qiong, with the air of a top salesperson, enthusiastically introduced his car to Xia Die.

Although the speed in the water is as slow as a snail's pace, it comes with a taunting effect, increasing the hatred of fishermen on the shore.

For example, right now, Qiong can clearly see the dumbfounded expressions of the local fishermen who came to bait their fishing spots early in the morning.

His expression was as if he'd seen a pretty girl being flirted with and driven away by a guy in a Ferrari with one hand on her wrist.

Xia Die was still in a dazed state of 'understanding each word individually but not at all when put together,' and could only nod blankly.

"...That's amazing."

Your world is always so wonderful.

"Here, take this pole."

Qiong took out a homemade, rather plain-looking fishing rod and handed it to Xia Die.

The 3m³ cabin, after deducting the space occupied by barbecue grills and other equipment, leaves little room for people to move around.

It's spacious enough for one person, but for two people, even if one of them is a slender girl, it's a bit cramped, and physical contact is inevitable.

"Thank you, sir."

As Xia Die took the fishing rod, her arm inevitably brushed lightly against Qiong's forearm during the pass.

Every subtle touch felt like a faint electric current coursing through the skin, bringing a tingling, numbing sensation that was both thrilling and irresistible.

She suppressed the urge to get closer to that warmth.

In the long years of solitude, self-control had long been an instinct ingrained in her bones.

"I'll teach you how to make bait."

Qiong sat down on the small stool and gestured for Xia Die to come closer.

The two were squeezed into the small space, and Qiong began to guide them step by step.

"Your Mightiness……"

Xia Die stared at the miniature garbage bag gleaming with gold hanging on the fishhook in the sky, her lovely purple eyes filled with great confusion, her long eyelashes fluttering.

"Is this bait... really going to work?"

Even though she was a complete novice at fishing, she felt that this thing didn't look like it could attract underwater creatures at all.

"Yes, it's a package deal! This is my exclusive secret recipe."

Qiong patted his chest confidently.

"With this bait alone, we had a great haul yesterday. We drank two pots of tea, ate two sausages, two bird eggs, six skewers of meat, watched three movies, and took a nap..."

So, what about the fish?

Xia Die blinked blankly.

She didn't interrupt Qiong's excited report of the victory, but simply gazed at his profile quietly and gently.

He would reply from time to time, earnestly inquiring about how to choose the position to lower the swing.

An Air Force instructor who uses garbage bags as bait.

A naive apprentice who can fish with a garbage bag.

One who dares to teach.

One who truly dares to learn.

After casting the line, a long wait begins.

The lake was calm, and the floats remained motionless.

The two sat side by side on the edge of the small RV and chatted casually.

A gentle morning breeze, carrying moisture, created a peaceful and warm atmosphere.

"Why are you wearing gloves again?"

"Ah, I've gotten used to it."

Following Qiong's gaze, Xia Die lowered her head and subconsciously curled her fingers.

"Although gloves cannot prevent death, they can... block the hands that have taken countless lives."

In the past, when she was wandering alone, every time she saw her hands, Xia Die would recall the face of the person being executed before their death.

"I don't think this is a good habit."

Qiong casually grabbed Xia Die's fair and jade-like wrist.

"Your Mightiness?"

Xia Die's hand trembled for a moment.

"How can you hide such beautiful hands?"

Qiong gently removed her brown gloves, revealing her slender hands, which looked like they were carved from the finest white jade, with veins as translucent as jade.