After making simple arrangements for Little Sanhua's dinner, Yuto and Furina washed up briefly and went to bed to rest.
Of course, the nightly flirting... ah, no, the late-night chat session was absolutely essential.
Furina leaned gently in Yuto's arms, her eyes slightly narrowed, as if enjoying this rare quiet time.
"Today... was really busy..."
As Furina spoke, she rubbed against Yuto, just like Little Sanhua had done when she first entered the room.
Yuto tenderly stroked Furina's soft silver hair, then softly asked:
"How was the experience today... how do you feel?"
"It wasn't bad, but I feel very tired because there were too many things today."
"If I were just normally guiding them, I don't think I'd be this tired today."
After saying this, Furina tilted her head slightly, as if confirming the credibility of her words.
After a brief silence, the girl nodded her small head very seriously, then mumbled as if to herself:
"Mm! That's right..."
Looking at the somewhat naive Furina, Yuto smiled, then gently kissed Furina's cheek, as if teasing this little darling.
Having grown accustomed to Yuto's sudden attacks, Furina smiled slightly in response, then returned the favor without showing weakness.
Then she quickly lowered her head and buried her small head in Yuto's arms, preventing him from continuing his 'attack'.
Looking at Furina, who was acting spoiled in his arms, Yuto shook his head helplessly, tightened his arms around Furina, and decided to coax her to sleep first.
After all... he really intended to go find Neuvillette that very night.
The sooner that matter started, the better; the fewer people who noticed them, the better. Otherwise... even he, who proposed the plan, couldn't guarantee what troubles might arise.
Abyss power and the authority of the Ancient Dragon—either of these, taken alone, would be enough for Celestia to drop The Nail of the Cold Heavens.
Not to mention Yuto himself was an Immortal Spirit tainted by Abyss power, making him an outcast on Celestia.
Thinking of this, Yuto shook his head helplessly, a hint of sorrow flashing in his sea-blue eyes.
He was truly worried now that his own problems would affect Furina; if that were the case...
It would truly be a net loss.
Just then, Furina, who had been burying her small head in his arms, spoke up:
"Yuto... don't you think Cleo in 'The Daughter of Water' is very similar to me?"
Hearing this, Yuto blinked slightly, and just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by Furina.
"You see, Cleo gave up her identity as a Pure Water Spirit and entered human society, while I... gave up my human identity and began to act as a God because of my duties."
"You should know, right? In the very beginning, the me in the mirror, Focalors, once confirmed with me whether I wanted to bear this responsibility."
"The lines Aurett wrote and the words Focalors said to me... are really similar."
At this point, Furina paused slightly, and after a long moment, she said with some emotion:
"At that time, I had just 'been born' not long ago, and I didn't understand things like responsibility, loneliness, and pain, so I didn't give a proper answer."
"Back then, I just agreed to her request and took on that responsibility, and now..."
As Furina spoke, she lifted her head, her beautiful heterochromatic eyes looking at Yuto beside her, and she said very seriously:
"After experiencing all of this, I already know what kind of answer I should give."
"If I am to act as a God, then I must see it through to the end."
"A God loves her people; during the days I acted as a God... I also tried my best to embody this aspect of 'loving my people'."
"Just as Aurett wrote on that last blank page, 'I am their elder sister, I love them,' my answer is the same."
" 'I am their God, I love them.' "
With that, a brilliant smile suddenly bloomed on Furina's face.
As she spoke, she leaned close to Yuto's ear, her voice very gentle:
"If it weren't for you... I might not have realized that I am their God~"
"Although I don't like being called 'Lady Furina' by them, but... just as you said at the very beginning, they really are showing me respect for a God."
After saying this, Furina proactively kissed Yuto's lower lip, then began to find a comfortable spot in Yuto's arms to rest.
And Yuto, who had originally intended to return the 'attack', ultimately chose to give up after seeing Furina's somewhat tired expression.
No choice, who told Furina she was his cute little blue cake?
"Anyway, if I want to 'attack' back... there will be plenty of opportunities later, no need to rush for this moment."
Yuto smiled slightly, then slowly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
As for that matter...
He could go tomorrow night; there was still some time before their performance, so there was no rush.
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