The seed from the other world blooming before them was indeed very stunning.
Unfortunately, this flower didn't bloom for very long; in fact, it could even be said to be instantaneous.
It seemed this was its limit.
"We put in so much effort, I thought it would bloom forever, and it doesn't seem to have produced any fruit either," Paimon said with some regret.
"A brief life isn't necessarily a bad thing. Efficiency and perfection mean not being troubled by loneliness." Albedo, however, shook his head, having a different understanding of this.
"So, can you understand that our conversation might be a miracle?" Albedo looked at Lumine again.
"I don't show any signs of Decay yet," Lumine said with a somewhat solemn expression.
He was like this, but he didn't know what state his brother was in now.
"And I will never let Lumine Decay," Stelle also couldn't help but interject.
Albedo had a point, but he believed that wouldn't happen. Even if there were a sign, Stelle would absolutely not allow it.
"Mm… Anyway, thank you for your help." Albedo looked at Stelle and slowly nodded, "The time we spent together on the snowy mountain was also a very valuable journey."
"If there's still a need in the future, may I still trouble you for help?"
"Just give us Reward," Lumine said with a smile.
"Then… I'll leave it to you."
…
After chatting briefly with Albedo again and receiving a generous Reward from him, Stelle and Lumine bid him farewell and left.
This commission wasn't very difficult, but running around the snowy mountain for these two short days did help them get somewhat familiar with the paths, so they could come again later.
For now, as dusk was falling, they returned to Albedo's second camp, preparing to rest there for the night and return to Mondstadt early tomorrow morning.
Although they didn't stay on the snowy mountain for long, this trip was quite fruitful, especially for Stelle.
He gained… two new people?
"Lumine, are you really planning to go see Jean with me?" Stelle looked up, sitting across from Lumine, and asked hesitantly.
"Mm, I want to try and see if that feeling is only for Rosaria." Lumine was tidying up his cutlery and nodded.
After getting intimate with Stelle, her attitude towards Rosaria was not as bad as before. She wanted to confirm whether this was truly due to the influence of Stelle's physique.
And the best way to do that was to meet other people.
Especially those others whom she previously did not have a good impression of.
Such as Acting Grand Master Jean.
By the way, she also needed to have a frank talk with Acting Grand Master Jean. The matters concerning her, Rosaria, and Stelle should, in any case, be made known to these people who were there first.
"What's wrong? Acting Grand Master Jean is quite open-minded, isn't she? There's nothing to worry about, right?" Lumine asked Stelle, somewhat puzzled.
According to Stelle, Acting Grand Master Jean even told Stelle that there's no law in Mondstadt stipulating monogamy.
So, adding herself and Rosaria shouldn't be a problem, right?
"This..." Stelle rubbed her head, "Even if you say that, I'm still a little scared of what I should be scared of."
Even knowing that she could have a large, harmonious harem without pressure, she still felt very nervous when the two of them met.
No choice, she was still a bit unaccustomed to this kind of thing. It should get better after facing it more often in the future... Ptooey, ptooey, what facing it more often? This is it, it has to stop here!
Stelle shook her head, throwing the strange thought out of her mind.
The number of people was already enough; it absolutely couldn't increase further.
Lumine was the earliest person she came into contact with, and Rosaria was similar, having known her early on and meeting frequently.
It was understandable that these two would have feelings for her, and even finally couldn't help themselves.
Besides them, there shouldn't be anyone else. As long as she was careful in the future, there would be no problem.
"Phew..." Stelle took a deep breath, making up her mind.
These were absolutely the last two people.
"Lumine, I'm going to rest first." Stelle stood up and said to Lumine.
They talked until very late, and Paimon had already fallen asleep, unable to stay awake.
Stelle even specifically asked Lumine if she had tampered with Paimon's food this time.
Only after receiving an affirmative answer did she finally feel at ease.
"Wait, Stelle." Lumine suddenly called out to Stelle, and also stood up, walking in front of her.
"Huh? Wh..." Stelle's words were not finished before they were immediately blocked by Lumine's soft lips.
Stelle was stunned for a moment, but her body quickly reacted instinctively. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Lumine's waist, returning Lumine's kiss.
A long while later—
"Later, I still want to..." Lumine licked her moist lips, her eyes a bit hazy.
Stelle's tongue was really good.
"But, but Paimon is still asleep." Stelle looked down at Lumine, whose cheeks were flushed in her arms, and couldn't help but swallow.
"It's okay, we'll just be quiet." Lumine seemed completely unconcerned about this. "Besides, isn't it more exciting this way?"
"..."
It was quite exciting, but if Paimon woke up, everything would be ruined.
"...Okay."
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Mondstadt City.
Rosaria, who had just returned to Westwind Church, was standing in front of Barbara, routinely facing her complaints.
"Miss Rosaria, you didn't attend the last choir event again..." Barbara said to Rosaria resentfully.
If it wasn't for that day she and Stelle... causing her to be half a day late, she might have even run directly to Dragonspine to find Rosaria.
"I've already said, I'm not interested in those kinds of activities." Rosaria said, acting completely unresponsive.
However, seeing Barbara this time, she did have a different feeling.
She had never thought before that Barbara would also be taken by Stelle, and even earlier than her sister...
"But, but that was a very important commemorative event, and it was hoped that all sisters would participate." Barbara couldn't help but say again.
"Hm-hm, it's just 'hoped', it's not mandatory for all sisters to participate." Rosaria spread her hands.
"But, but..." Barbara rubbed her head, a bit conflicted.
Generally speaking, the word 'hope' was just a polite way of saying it, but in reality, it meant all sisters were required to participate.
"Alright, stop talking about this. How about I tell you something fun?" A hint of a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of Rosaria's mouth.
"Something fun?" Barbara looked at Rosaria, puzzled.
"Mm, Stelle... is really moist."
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