After being unceremoniously sent out of Alhaitham's ho by Kaveh, Luo Qing found himself wandering the dimly lit streets of Suru City.
Returning ho was not an option—Makoto had made it clear she wanted an uninterrupted girls' night, and no amount of progress on the new house would change that.
With his godlike stamina, Luo Qing could easily go days without sleep. Yet, he had grown accustod to spending his nights engaged in... exercise with Makoto and Theresa, followed by peaceful slumber.
Now that he had been exiled for the night, he felt strangely unsettled.
Strolling aimlessly, Luo Qing considered heading outside the city. Maybe he could find a wandering Eremite or two and teach them a lesson about kindness.
But as he approached the city gates, a familiar figure caught his attention.
Standing by the riverbank was a young woman in a striking black-and-white backless dress. A blue ribbon encircled her waist, and a gleaming Cryo Vision rested just above her lower back.
"Out here again in the middle of the night?" Luo Qing muttered to himself, recognizing Layla.
How is this girl so reckless?
Dressed like that, alone outside the city at night... What if she encountered soone with ill intentions?
This won't do. I have to talk to her.
Luo Qing headed toward her without hesitation.
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"Out here by yourself again so late at night?" Luo Qing called out.
"Eek!"
Layla jumped at the sound of his voice, her body trembling slightly before she spun around.
"L-Luo Qing?" she stamred, her voice as soft and delicate as water.
Outer personality confird.
"It's already so late. Why aren't you in bed? What are you doing out here?" Luo Qing asked, his tone tinged with concern.
"I..." Layla glanced down at the ground beside her.
Sitting on the grass was a small, intricate spherical lamp, glowing faintly with a soft white light—reminiscent of moonlight.
"One of my experints requires moonlight. That's why I ca here," Layla explained.
"Couldn't you do this inside the city?" Luo Qing frowned.
"This is the wilderness. What if you ran into soone dangerous?"
Layla lowered her head, hesitant to admit that she had specifically chosen this secluded spot to avoid being seen.
"What's this thing?" Luo Qing asked, gesturing toward the glowing lamp.
"It's called the Dream Sphere," Layla said softly.
"Dream Sphere..." Luo Qing tilted his head. "Can it shoot starlight projectiles at enemies?"
"N-No, of course not!" Layla exclaid, flustered.
"It's designed to help people sleep better, not for combat..."
"Oh, I see." Luo Qing nodded, his disappointnt evident. He had assud it would be as powerful as her Elental Burst.
"Is it finished?"
"Almost," Layla replied. "I just need to run one last test..."
"Need any help?" Luo Qing offered casually, crouching down to examine the Dream Sphere more closely.
"Eh?" Layla hesitated, a bit confused. After a mont, she asked timidly, "Luo Qing, what are you doing out so late?"
"Oh, ?" Luo Qing glanced at her sweet, round face and smiled faintly. "Couldn't sleep, so I went for a walk."
As if I'd admit I was kicked out of the house by my wife.
"Are you having trouble sleeping, too?" Layla asked sympathetically.
"Sothing like that..." Luo Qing admitted. Without a bit of nightly exercise, he really couldn't relax. His body practically itched with restless energy.
"How does it work?" Luo Qing asked, steering the conversation back to the Dream Sphere.
Layla walked over and pointed at its base. "You press here, and it releases a light and scent that help people fall asleep more easily."
"Here?" Luo Qing reached for the button.
"Wait! Don't—" Layla tried to stop him, but it was too late.
Luo Qing pressed the button, and the Dream Sphere glowed brighter, releasing a subtle, sweet fragrance into the air.
"Luo Qing, the power settings aren't finalized yet!" Layla said anxiously.
At this intensity, the scent could knock out a Sumpter Beast, let alone a human!
As the scent wafted through the air, Layla's eyelids grew heavy. Her mind fogged over, and she swayed unsteadily before collapsing into Luo Qing's arms.
"..." Luo Qing looked down at her unconscious form, puzzled.
This thing is seriously strong—just one whiff and she's out?
Then he rembered his own godlike constitution.
Oh, right. I'm immune to stuff like this.
With Layla nestled in his arms, Luo Qing couldn't help but notice her softness, the delicate curve of her backless dress, and her smooth, tender skin.
Tsk. She slls so good...
Leaning in slightly, he took another deep breath, savoring the faint sweetness of her scent.
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Monts later, Layla stirred. Her eyes fluttered open, and she took in the sensation of strong arms cradling her.
What's this... warm, comforting feeling?
She touched the chest in front of her, feeling its firm, muscular texture.
"!!!"
Layla jolted upright, fully awake.
This sll... No wonder it seed familiar—it's Luo Qing!
"You!" Layla shouted, shoving him away and scrambling backward. Sitting on the grass, she crossed her arms over her chest and glared at him with a mix of anger and embarrassnt.
"What did you do to this ti?!"
"Didn't I tell you we're even? Why do you keep bothering ?!"
Luo Qing remained silent, staring at her.
For so reason, her expression reminded him of a lonely wife being harassed by her drunk, estranged husband in the dead of night.
Except in this scenario, I'm the drunk husband.
"Just passing through," Luo Qing said with a shrug.
"Hmph! You're always 'just passing through'! How many tis has this happened? Every ti I wake up, you're right there!"
Luo Qing rubbed his neck sheepishly. She's got a point.
"What do you want?" Layla demanded.
Luo Qing hesitated, then ventured, "Can I stay the night?"
"..."
[ 1 Frustration Points from Layla]
Layla sighed, exasperated. Why did her outer personality have to attract soone like Luo Qing?
If she weren't here to intervene, he'd have probably turned her into his plaything by now!
"I need to go back and finish her thesis. Goodnight!" Layla snapped, grabbing the Dream Sphere and stomping off.
As she walked away, she felt a tug on her skirt. Turning back, she saw Luo Qing sitting on the ground, holding the hem of her dress.
"What is it now?" she asked, her patience wearing thin.
Luo Qing looked up at her with puppy-dog eyes.
"I don't have a place to stay tonight."
"..."
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T/N: Makoto is Aizen...
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