freenovelworld Chapter 101 A Feast of Joy
Chapter 101 A Feast of Joy
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This was Seele's second time attending a banquet, but it was the first time she had worn a beautiful dress.
[Tears on the emerald mirror, butterfly imprints on the sleeve; ink on the red wall, moon veiled in gauze.]
A thousand pieces of gold vanish in a single night in Peach Blossom Spring; upon waking, only flowers remain in the mirror. —by Xier Fashion and Ink-Dyed Mirror.
The deep blue floral embellishments paired with a white, form-fitting cheongsam perfectly accentuate Seele's already slender figure. The just-right balance of exposure and concealment, along with the exaggerated skirt, beautifully complements her slender frame. The cheongsam is predominantly white, with blue and purple accents. Unlike her previous more cute styles, this outfit evokes a more classical, elegant beauty, reminiscent of a graceful, innocent young woman exuding a refined and dignified charm.
The clothes were perfect in every way, not the kind that sells sex appeal. Even the exposed areas were covered with extra embellishments. They suited Seele's taste and also fulfilled her desire to provide someone with the perfect feeling of romance.
But the biggest regret was that he wasn't the first person to see Seele dressed like this. Instead, there was a pink-haired girl who practically turned into a nymphomaniac, wanting to lick Seele's face. Her gaze was so wicked, Seele trembled with embarrassment...
"Or...should we change into something else?"
Just like he said, Seele is beautiful even with just a little dressing up. This dress is nice, but it's such a shame it wasn't worn for him.
With this in mind, Seele ultimately refused to wear the dress to the banquet, opting instead for a very cute evening gown.
Layers of flowing skirts, a blend of alluring blue and pure white, accentuate the fabric's delicate texture and the timeless gradient. Countless tiny crystals, adorning the skirt, sparkle like jewels, yet do not detract from the wearer's beauty. The hem is long, but it doesn't trail on the ground, exuding elegance and grace. (Excerpt from the author's previous book)
Although this outfit is equally stunning, the style is somewhat similar to one of Seele's previous outfits (the Twin Souls - White Seele, also known as the Herrscher of Death - Creation), so it doesn't matter if she doesn't wear it for him.
However, Seele kept the cheongsam dress she had worn before, secretly thinking about how to wear it for him when she got back.
As for the price for demanding the clothes... Alicia asked Seele to take a set of photos for her to keep!
Seele readily agreed and planned to go back and take a couple's photoshoot with someone, then send it to Alicia to prevent her from doing anything wicked with the photos!
Hmph, Seele is quite clever after all!
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The sky was bright, and even at dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun was enough to illuminate the world.
Seele followed behind Alicia, listening to her chattering away, and suddenly realized... she actually quite liked Alicia.
As a Herrscher, Seele naturally felt more wary of everyone except him, but only Alicia never cared about her distance and continued to joke and play with her as always.
As a human, Seele grew up in an orphanage. Perhaps all her former companions died with her (during the Sixth Honkai Impact), which made her confused and timid. But only Alicia never cared and continued to care for her as always.
This beautiful pink-haired girl may indeed possess some kind of charm that makes others fall in love with her.
Although this "like" is clearly different from liking him, compared to other people in the world, such as Anise, Alicia undoubtedly won Seele's favor the most in the shortest amount of time.
"Hehe, this is the perfect decoration for Seele!~"
While Seele was lost in thought, Alicia pulled out a small white flower from somewhere and tucked it into Seele's hair. The flower had clearly just bloomed, its delicate petals almost glistening with dew, and it was indeed perfect for adorning the lovely girl's head.
Seele reached out and touched the petals of the flower, smiling slightly, "Thank you, Sister Alice."
"You're welcome~"
Alicia said "You're welcome," but then put her hands on her hips and said smugly, "At the ball, Seele and I will definitely be the most dazzling dance partners!"
"...Huh? A ball?"
Seele was completely bewildered. Wasn't this supposed to be a regular banquet? How did it turn into a ball?
She can't dance, and she's never danced with him before, so why should she accompany Alicia to the ball?
That little bit of goodwill she had just felt instantly cooled down to zero! Seele stopped in her tracks, her little face turning adorably serious as she questioned, "Alicia, what exactly have you been hiding from me?"
Alicia immediately grabbed Seele's arm and shook it: "Don't be angry, Seele! I created such a nice atmosphere, how can you bear to reject me like this?"
Seele wanted to say "Of course," but when she looked closely into Alicia's pleading eyes, and her arms were pulled into two soft mounds...
Please don't misunderstand, Seele hasn't evolved into the new XP system yet, but the kind-hearted Seele is indeed not good at refusing others.
If you think about it carefully, it seems that Alicia was rejected by Seele the most. Isn't that a bit unfair to her...?
"...Alright, alright, I promise you. But Seele can't dance, so don't get your hopes up too high."
Alicia perked up, patting her chest and saying, "Don't worry! Alicia's Little Classroom is guaranteed to teach you everything you need to know!~"
Seele secretly thought that she could teach him when she got back.
Then I couldn't help but laugh.
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I don't remember much about what happened at the banquet.
The dresses were beautiful, the decor was lovely, the snacks were delicious, and the drinks were novel.
Although Alicia dressed Seele up beautifully, she herself wore only casual clothes, except for tying her hair into a pink ponytail before going out.
But at the ball, she was still the most dazzling star.
Her dance moves were fluid, every gesture elegant and beautiful. The dots, spins, turns, and dance, combined with her serene and ethereal smile, made every frame worthy of being a wallpaper.
After setting an example, Alicia invited Seele to dance with her.
Although there were bound to be some stumbles and falls, Seele learned quickly. It's just a pity that she's more than ten centimeters shorter than Alicia, so the final result wasn't very good. Perhaps she should look forward to dancing with him someday? ...
So, actually, she hadn't seen Yun Fuyu for a long time either. Their relationship was on the verge of breaking down that barrier (by confessing their feelings), and suddenly being separated for a few days at this time would only intensify their feelings due to longing and discomfort.
(From this perspective, Alicia not only failed to steal him away, but actually provided an assist.)
The dance was fun, and the subsequent scene of being asked for contact information perfectly satisfied the girl's little vanity. However, this time, Alicia dragged Seele to the rooftop, declaring that no one else was allowed to covet the adorable Seele!
Well, this saves Seele the trouble of refusing others. Alicia is quite considerate.
Sipping sparkling water and eating ordinary snacks, Seele sat on the edge of the rooftop, swinging her legs and gazing into the distance.
What a beautiful city!
Skyscrapers rise from the ground, buildings of different shapes stacked one on top of another. In the nighttime glow of the lights, the light and shadow seem to transform into the tentacles of a demon, yet they shimmer so beautifully.
but……
Seemingly remembering something, Seele's expression gradually turned somber.
Alicia patted her shoulder and sat down beside her. Leaning closer to Seele, she whispered, "Now, Seele, can you tell me your true identity?"
"..."
"No, not a Herrscher."
"..."