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My values seem to have been skewed to begin with.
After all, since I met Xia Ye, I've unknowingly become like this. But it's good this way. Not only my body, but also my mind is free from constraints, which is quite enjoyable.
"Hmph, Elena has become like this, so you're actually getting off easy. You should be secretly happy!"
Yukiko pouted.
Men love women who look pitiful and vulnerable, like Elena.
After all, this can arouse their protective instincts.
Hmph, men are actually quite easy to understand!
"Indeed~~"
Natsume did not deny what Yukiko said.
Elena, this ghost, is indeed different from others. She exists between the physical and the illusory, and it feels like a dual communication between the body and the soul, which is very special.
but--
"I'm secretly happy, that's all~"
"But I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy it!"
"Pfft-"
Yukiko chuckled softly, her pretty face showing a hint of schadenfreude:
"You could try asking her. Elena is gentle and kind, and she's probably very understanding. If you beg her, she'll definitely let you go and show you mercy."
"That's absolutely impossible!"
Xia Ye resolutely refused, gritting her teeth as she said:
"I must find a way to solve this problem as soon as possible!"
The "Medical Classic" of the Immortal Crane Needle technique does contain a secret formula for strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing vital energy, but Xia Ye doesn't want to use it. Taking medicine is a bit awkward; she'll wait for the next identity or reward item that can enhance her physique.
"Oh, good luck to you then!"
Yukiko's eyes crinkled with amusement, as if she were gloating.
"I'm sorry to trouble you until you find a solution, hehe. Elena is so amazing, let's see if you'll still have the energy to go out and play in the future!"
"I said--"
Elena, on the other side of the sofa, blushed deeply on her fair and delicate face. Even now, she found Natsume and Yukiko's explicit discussion a bit too direct.
She just has warped values; she's not incapable of feeling shy.
Do you gossip about others to their face?
"Hehe~"
Yukiko chuckled and turned around to say:
"Doesn't this make us look honest and upright?"
"That's right~"
Xia Ye sat up on the sofa.
Although he is still in a weak state, that is relative, depending on who he is compared to.
Even if Xia Ye is weak, she could easily handle more than a dozen strong men; she's not completely unable to move.
Although he's not wearing the Amazing Spider-Man suit right now, he still has some Spider-Man abilities, which is about the same as the enhancements a karate master would receive.
Seeing Elena's pretty face blushing, Xia Ye immediately colluded with Yukiko, grinning mischievously as he said:
"Elena—"
We never talk badly about people behind their backs!
"This is a rare quality!"
"Haha~"
Elena gave the two perfectly coordinated guys a playful glare, her beautiful emerald eyes filled with utter speechlessness:
"So you said it to my face, right?"
"I'm telling you, when Ai and Akemi come back, you need to be careful and make sure they don't find out!"
"this--"
Yukiko raised her little hand, suppressing a laugh, and said:
"I'm fine, Xia Ye's acting is good, she should be okay too. But, Elena, do you want to look at yourself? You have delicate features, fair and rosy skin, a bright and charming temperament, and your body is still glowing!"
"Ai is so smart, she'll probably notice your change at a glance. And then, combined with Natsume's character, the result will be obvious!"
Yukiko is right.
Elena could feel that the "energy" she had "plundered" from Xia Ye had been completely absorbed by her.
The fullness of her soul made her feel light and airy, and even the unique emptiness of the dead was completely dispelled.
Although she can't see her own face in a mirror now because she's a ghost, she can still see the soft light emanating from her body!
All of this is because the abundant energy "plundered" from Xia Ye greatly increased the activity of the soul.
Such an obvious anomaly could not possibly escape the notice of Shiho and Akemi. Although they were prepared for Shiho and Akemi to find out, they would try to delay it as long as possible and quickly ask Akako how to get rid of these strange phenomena on their bodies.
"Xia Ye, give me my phone!"
"Good~"
Xia Ye handed over the phone.
It's a good time to ask Koizumi Akako about Elena's situation later. Elena cleared all her true energy and magic power this time, plus 90% of her physical strength. Although Xia Ye thinks it was quite worth it, it's still better to know what happened.
The result was after the phone.
Elena was about to dial Koizumi Akako's number.
however--
"We're back!"
As the villa door opened.
Ai and Akemi walked in, dressed in their fresh and pretty Teitan school uniforms and carrying their school bags.
It's time for them to get out of school.
The two sisters changed into slippers.
Come to the living room.
I saw three people staring at each other on the sofa.
Ai-chan's eyes instantly sharpened.
Something's off here!
First of all--
Natsume and Yukiko looked exhausted.
It's really nothing.
These two are always doing bad things, so it's not surprising!
however--
The person with them is acting very strangely!
This made Natsume and Yukiko, who were originally acting normally, seem a little abnormal!
Her skin was flushed and her body glowed.
You know, her body was originally pale and transparent as a ghost, so this is really strange!
However, Ai has never been a ghost before, so she doesn't know if ghosts would look like this—but for now, being this is fine~
but--
Her emerald-green eyes were like a pool of spring water, rippling gently from time to time. With such a charming and alluring appearance, it would be strange if there wasn't something wrong with her!
"Ai...Akira, Akemi, you're back? Why are you back so early today? Don't you have any club activities?"
Elena greeted them as usual.
Shiho, Akemi, I'm sorry!
I have to keep my regained memories a secret from Xia Ye for now, but I'll tell you tonight!
"Hmm~ The karate club dojo was under maintenance today, so my sister canceled her tennis club activity. Ran's mom picked Ran up and brought my sister and me back too~"
A flicker of surprise flashed across Xiao Ai's icy blue eyes, but it vanished instantly. She smiled calmly and said:
"Mom, I'm going to change my clothes, I'll be right down!"
"Good~"
Elena blinked, noticing nothing amiss, and then relaxed and started chatting with Akemi, who had put down her schoolbag.
Natsume and Yukiko also joined the conversation.
only--
None of the three parties involved noticed.
When Ai's eyes flashed with surprise just now, Akemi's pretty face also looked strange for a moment!
It's clear that he discovered something, just like his sister.
in the living room.
Mingmei chatted with her mother in a natural manner.
He didn't show what was on his mind.
the other side.
Back in her room, Ai's face was already tense.
A frosty aura settled in her beautiful, icy blue eyes.
I threw my schoolbag onto the bed.
She quickly changed into some comfortable clothes.
She turned on her computer and said calmly to the air:
"Tia, don't make a sound. Get me the surveillance footage from the villa today."
"But......"
Tia's words appeared on the computer screen, and she hesitated, unsure whether she should obey the order.
After all, those surveillance videos infringe on people's privacy.
"I possess secondary master privileges~"
Ai softened her tone and spoke of the secondary master's authority, which was the only authority the villa's female owner possessed. Even her older sister and Yukiko didn't have it. Although Natsume was a scoundrel, he was genuinely good to her, making her both lovable and hateful!
never mind!
Go easy on him when you beat him up later~
"Ok."
Tia obeyed the order.
Secondary master privileges are essentially the same as master privileges except when they conflict with the master's commands. She dared not disobey. As for asking the master for permission, looking at Ai's cold face, Tia wisely dismissed the idea.
The computer screen begins playing today's surveillance footage.
Ai Haibara fast-forwarded directly.
morning.
My sister got up.
I started busily cooking.