36. the Enlightenment Tree

I was too emotional and rushed, only because of the melancholic charm on that perfect face, too enchanting. But I went too fast, what will she think of me? A rogue? A pervert…?

Calm down, me. You need a proper reason for this action.

Withdrawing hand, taking a deep breath, face calm…

Silent for a moment, then looking, this beauty before me confused and wary of me, softly saying.

"I was a bit careless, must say you are very similar to someone I once knew, the expression just now… A person I can never meet again… But ultimately, you are not her… I was rude."

Hearing this, Lalatina also realized she was a bit excessive. But when the Manor Lord touched her, a feeling of disgust, hair-raising, ran through her whole body, as if something repulsive, unclean touched her body. But after all, she was a princess of The Domain of Chromatica, quickly regaining calm, bowing shyly.

"Senior, you see me as similar to an old acquaintance of yours?"

This shy expression… Although inside the heart was like many horses trampling loudly, Noah still tried to appear normal and said.

"She had some traits like you, a holy, gentle heart clearly written on her face, bright, complex eyes like crystal… Every meeting eventually ends, time, and responsibility, imprison me here…" Sighing deeply…

"When I met you the first time, I saw familiarity from her…" Silent… Looking far away… "I thought, fate brought you here, surely to help me forget the past, the task of caring for and guiding a junior to maturity might soothe this longing. Was I too much?…"

"Is my image still being enhanced by the system?"

A serene, unshakable voice sounded.

AI Butler function is still active, your image is still maintained.

Lalatina, although still a bit uncomfortable, thought of a man who, because of responsibility, had to part from the one he loved. Even though ten thousand years passed, he still longed for her, how touching.

"Manor Lord, you should not be too sorrowful. Although this junior is not 'her,' as you said, this might be a chance for you to step past this sadness… This little girl will take care of serving you thoroughly…"

Seeing clearly every detail, every glance, every frown, the lips moving, the breath like orchids at close distance…

The expressions of fear, joy, sadness, admiration, pity, determination on that perfect face.

Truly, a beauty is beautiful in everything she does, finally everything was settled, although there was a bit of lying, but probably not a problem.

"Alright. Thank you… You don't need to be too formal, from now on call me Manor Lord. Where are the others?"

"Reporting to Manor Lord, everyone after getting token recognition has left to do tasks."

Left to do tasks.

"System, what tasks are those people doing?"

AI Butler reports: 20 retainers under the Heavenly Dao area have gone to perform the mysterious force mission, omnipotent manor.

"Alright. You, and those two, go eat breakfast, no need to overexert, if not today, continue tomorrow, no need to rush. Oh, and, sitting under this Enlightenment Tree too much is not good…"

Lalatina, hearing this, was joyful, expectant, said.

"Tomorrow, can this little girl continue to meditate for enlightenment?"

Noah, seeing her so joyful, was a bit surprised but still nodded.

"Can."

Too good, the chance to sit here for enlightenment, even a Great Confucian would find it hard to resist. If not because of fear of this person, who would be willing to leave? But it seems this Manor Lord is perhaps not too frightening. At least to me…

Seeing Lalatina's sweet smile, trying to suppress the desire to come and embrace that beauty in arms and freely molest those soft lips…

"Go eat breakfast quickly."

Seeing this Manor Lord's aura low, heavy, knowing she was a bit excessive, Lalatina bowed, lightly lifting her skirt, voice sweet.

"Yes, Lalatina requests to leave."

Watching her graceful figure leave, that voice, that expression, unconsciously in the mind thinking again of the scene of molesting her on the bed, while she screamed "Husband, spare my life…" with that voice just now…

That scene lingered in the mind, like wild grass growing thickly, impossible to uproot completely. Unknowingly, Liora and Luna were kneeling in front…

"You… why are you kneeling? You two have also awakened. But have you gained anything?"

Not long before.

The two looked at each other, at first they were very frightened. A treasure that can help enlightenment, once leaked out, would cause a storm of blood in the world. But thinking carefully, this manor is even more terrifying, a treasure like this can only be placed in the courtyard, what is in the storage?

Luna once strongly believed in her own aptitude.

But despite this treasure helping enlightenment, after three times, she still hadn't been recognized by the token…

Sighing, Could it be, I am really so inferior?

Liora beside her, suddenly nudged her arm, whispering.

"Sister, the Manor Lord is standing there, and Sister Lalatina is nowhere to be seen."

At this moment, the Manor Lord was standing there, the surrounding aura chaotic, heavy. Just looking made it hard to breathe, the heart beating wildly, every blood vessel contracting as if being choked. That gaze had no emotion.

Her instinct told her to run away quickly, but her will said no. Can't escape.

Although very scared, the two still tried to come before the Manor Lord and knelt down.

"Manor Lord, please calm your anger."