Chapter 381: Rose Witch's Time Hourglass

Mondstadt City, Women's Dormitory of the Knights of Favonius.

Lisa selected her sleepwear from the wardrobe in her room before walking toward the bathroom to take a bath.

However, as she reached the bathroom door, the sound of running water from the shower echoed from within. A gentle smile graced her fair and delicate face.

"Jean, are you done?" she asked.

"It'll take a while. I just finished washing my hair," came Jean's voice from inside.

"Hehe, you know, Jean, we've never taken a bath together. Want to give it a try?"

A mischievous smile curled at the corners of Lisa's lips as she began unbuttoning her clothing.

The bathroom fell silent for a brief moment, save for the sound of water cascading. After a few seconds, Jean's voice sounded again:

"You're not a child anymore!"

Jean couldn't believe that Lisa, usually so mature, would say something so childish and strange.

Lisa didn't reply.

She started by removing her gloves and her signature witch's hat, placing them neatly on the rack. Next, she slipped out of her violet robe and the black over-the-knee lace stockings paired with high heels.

Barefoot, her smooth, jade-like skin glistening faintly in the light, Lisa pushed open the unlocked bathroom door and stepped inside.

Jean turned her head, frowning at the sight of Lisa entering uninvited.

"Can't you wait a little longer?" Jean complained.

"Oh, later on, there won't be such a perfect opportunity," Lisa replied cryptically.

"Opportunity? What opportunity?"

Jean looked at her friend's enigmatic smile, a sense of unease creeping over her. Instinctively, she took a small step back.

Lisa's faint smile deepened, and with her bare feet making soft splashes against the wet floor, she slowly approached Jean.

Despite Jean's clear reluctance and attempts to push her away, Lisa wrapped her arms around her.

With a playful chuckle, Lisa said, "Jean, you've grown so close to that little adventurer. It's about time you two took your relationship to the next level. I know you've been anticipating it deep down."

She continued, her voice laced with amusement, "Earlier, when I came back, I invited our little adventurer over for a visit. He could teleport here at any moment."

Jean's face instantly flushed crimson as her heart began to race.

"Lisa, you idiot! Don't do something so stupid!"

If it were just her and Nolan alone, Jean might have hesitantly accepted it. But now, with Lisa also in the bathroom, there was no way she could endure such an embarrassing situation!

Jean's strength far surpassed Lisa's. Easily breaking free from her embrace, she tried to leave the bathroom.

Behind her, Lisa stood under the warm stream of water, arms crossed, her smile unbothered as she let Jean go. At that precise moment, Lisa received a teleport request from Nolan.

Without hesitation, she approved it.

The next instant, Nolan materialized nearby, blocking Jean's path.

The moment Jean saw him appear so suddenly, her snow-white cheeks turned scarlet. She instinctively spun around, glaring at Lisa with a mixture of shame and anger.

"Damn it, Lisa, you idiot!"

Having just teleported in, Nolan quickly took in the situation and immediately realized what was happening.

Lisa was clearly trying to drag Jean into this, and that suited Nolan just fine.

With a soft chuckle, Nolan stored his clothes back into his "Wonderland" and stepped forward, wrapping his arms around Jean from behind. His hands slid gently down her arms until they rested on the back of her hands.

"Honorary Knight… mmph!"

Jean attempted to say something, but her lips were soon silenced.

Minutes passed, and Jean's body gradually softened, as though she could barely stand on her own.

Nolan carried her over to the bathtub, which was already filled with warm water.

Lisa, watching the scene, smiled faintly.

Splash!

Nolan held both women close, feeling the incredible softness of their bodies against his.

Two or three hours went by.

Both Lisa and Jean clung weakly to Nolan, their chins resting on his shoulders as they murmured breathlessly:

"You little adventurer… honestly!"

[Lisa Has Developed Good Feelings Towards You, Obtained 360 Affection Points. Current Affection Level: Lv. 10 (Max)]

"Ahem. The water's gone completely cold now. Let's call it a day," Nolan said with a light cough, glancing at the affection notification on his character panel. It seemed Lisa was quite satisfied with his gentle demeanor.

Jean, he assumed, felt the same way.

Since it was their first time experiencing something like this, Nolan had made sure to use all his skills carefully. Overall, it had gone rather well.

Not long after, they returned to the bedroom—Lisa's bedroom, to be precise.

The room carried the same faint fragrance as Lisa herself, a soft and soothing scent.

After closing the door, Nolan lay down with Jean and Lisa nestled on either side of him, resting for a while.

However, neither Jean nor Lisa seemed capable of suppressing the fresh excitement in their hearts so easily.

Another night passed...

...The next morning.

As sunlight filtered into the room, Nolan felt a slight soreness in his arms. Opening his eyes, he found both Jean and Lisa still asleep beside him.

It seemed last night had been a little too exhausting.

Not wanting to disturb them, he remained still. Lisa's affection for him had already reached its maximum level the previous night, and his character panel had displayed a notification about obtaining her Constellation/Archon Seat Ability.

He hadn't had the chance to inspect it yet, being too preoccupied with more pressing matters.

Now seemed like the perfect time to take a closer look. Focusing his attention on the character panel, he read the notification:

[ Through Your Sincerity And Relentless Efforts, Your Fate Has Deeply Intertwined With One That Once Had No Connection To You. From Now On, The Stars Of The Maiden's Destiny Will Shine Alongside Yours. Ability Acquired: Rose Witch's Time Hourglass. ]

Rose Witch's Time Hourglass. What kind of powerful affection ability was this?

Filled with curiosity, Nolan tapped to view the detailed description of the ability:

[ Rose Witch's Time Hourglass: Summons The Phantom Of An Hourglass Entwined With Purple Roses. Inside The Hourglass Are Sand Grains Equal To The Combined Levels Of The Two Individuals (Nolan And Lisa). When Activated, Each Grain Of Sand That Falls Allows One Second Of Time Manipulation. ]

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