chapter: 73-74

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Chapter 73: It Feels So Good Not to Have to Wander Around

Let's talk about Amon.

After saying goodbye to the teasing lord, he quickly returned to his residence and handed the clean, white, new clothes to Beidou.

"Little Beidou, take a hot bath later and then change into your new clothes."

While speaking, Amon also asked Ningguang to take Beidou to the bathroom. Considering that Beidou had just moved in today, he thought she might not know how to use many things. Therefore, Amon requested Ningguang to help teach her.

Ningguang naturally did not refuse Amon's request. Furthermore, she also felt that Beidou was quite pitiful, so she wanted to help her.

Ningguang held Beidou's hand and began introducing her to the bathroom. Seeing Beidou, who seemed somewhat lost and cautious, Ningguang smiled and said, "Beidou, you don't have to be so restrained."

"Because this is your home now, Brother Amon and I welcome you to join us. We'll have plenty of time to spend together in the future. Maybe we can become very good friends?"

"Okay, I'll teach you how to use these things first, and then we'll talk after you finish your bath."

Little Ningguang's tone was gentle, and when she smiled, her two little canine teeth were exposed, making her look extremely cute.

Beidou looked at Ningguang in front of her, and her eyes moistened.

"Thank you, Ningguang. We should become good friends, right?"

Ningguang nodded. "Of course we will!"

After that, Ningguang also prepared a clean towel for Beidou.

Once everything was ready, Ningguang left the bathroom, leaving only Beidou, who was still in shock.

In the past, Beidou could only take cold showers because she had no access to hot water. As for new clothes, such a luxury was something she didn't even dare to dream of. How could she afford to think about new clothes when she couldn't even fill her stomach?

Everything before her now seemed unreal, as though she were dreaming.

I don't even dare to dream such a beautiful dream, she thought.

Following Ningguang's instructions, Beidou turned on the faucet, and fine drops of water began to fall. The warm water wet her hair and streamed down her cheeks.

Unsure if it was water or tears in her eyes, Little Beidou reached out and wiped her face.

No more wandering... how wonderful.

Beidou, who had wandered for so long, had grown extremely sensible. Even when taking a bath, she was careful and rushed. She quickly finished her shower, changed into the new clothes, and walked out of the bathroom.

Beidou was naturally attractive, and after washing the dirt from her face, her fair skin and delicate features stood out. Anyone who saw this cute little girl would find her adorable—so long as she wasn't showing her tough side.

Beidou had grown tough and had started to act like a big sister.

Amon noticed that Beidou had finished her shower and prepared to arrange a room for her.

"Beidou, there are many empty rooms upstairs. Take a look and see which one you like," Amon said.

Beidou nodded and quietly followed Amon. As they passed each unused room, she would poke her head in for a quick glance.

At first, Amon thought she was checking the room's facilities, but he soon realized she was gauging the size of each room.

Finally, Beidou pointed to the smallest empty room, looked up at Amon, and said, "Brother Amon, I want this room."

Beidou was not greedy at all. To her, simply having a home was a great happiness. Wisely, she chose the smallest room.

Amon felt a mix of emotions. Beidou, who had wandered for too long, was cautious in everything she did. It was clear that she truly wanted to stay in this home and stop wandering.

Amon understood that Beidou's restraint came from her insecurity. This wasn't something words could fix—it would take time.

Over time, everyone would grow familiar with one another, and Beidou's situation would improve, just as Ningguang's had.

Initially, Ningguang had been cautious and restrained around Amon. But now, Little Ningguang could throw herself into Amon's arms and even ask him to tell her stories. If Amon didn't comply, she would pout and bargain with him. Her ability to act coquettishly was becoming more and more refined.

Time truly was a wonderful thing—it could reveal the nature of those around you.

Amon did not interfere with Beidou's choice. He reached out, rubbed her head gently, and said, "Alright, from now on, you'll live in this room."

"It's getting late; you should go to bed early."

Little Beidou nodded vigorously. "Yes, Brother Amon, you should also go to bed early!"

"Beidou, see you tomorrow," Ningguang said with a wave.

Qiqi added in a babyish voice, "Beidou, see you tomorrow... Qiqi is going to do soft exercises..."

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Chapter 74: We Are a Family, How Could We Abandon You?

Soon, Beidou walked into the room and slowly lay down on the bed.

To be honest, Beidou had never slept in a bed since she could remember. She had spent most of her life sleeping on chairs or stone slabs. Those surfaces were hard, uncomfortable, and often disgusting.

Now, lying on the soft, comfortable bed, Beidou felt a pang of sourness in her nose.

She had always envied others for being able to sleep in a proper bed. But now, she didn't have to envy anyone anymore.

Because now, she had a home too.

Beidou was happy, but at the same time, she was cautious. She didn't dare make any noise, not even when she turned over, afraid that any sound she made might disturb Amon and the others.

Amon had been so good to her; she didn't want to cause him any trouble.

Even though she was very tired, Beidou couldn't fall asleep. Perhaps it was because she was too excited about having a home. She kept turning over in bed, always careful not to make a sound.

At that moment, there was a knock at her door.

Amon's voice came from outside. "Beidou, are you awake?"

Beidou's heart skipped a beat. She immediately thought she had caused trouble.

Could it be that I made too much noise and disturbed Brother Amon?

Panicking, Little Beidou didn't even bother to put on her shoes. She rushed to the door and opened it, looking at Amon with teary eyes.

"I'm sorry, Brother Amon," she said in a trembling voice. "I made too much noise and disturbed your rest. Please don't chase me away."

Beidou had been driven away many times before, and she thought she was used to it. But this time was different.

This time, she didn't want to leave.

Here, for the first time, she felt like she had a home.

As she spoke, tears began to stream down her face.

"Beidou likes this place very much. I like Brother Amon, I like Ningguang, I like Qiqi, I like this home..."

"Brother Amon, can you give Beidou another chance? I promise I won't disturb everyone again."

Seeing Little Beidou crying so hard and looking so pitiful, Amon froze in place, overwhelmed by an unspeakable sadness.

He hadn't realized how much Beidou worried about such things. Her life must have been so difficult before.

Amon squatted down and gently said, "Little Beidou, you misunderstood. I didn't think you were noisy, and I certainly didn't plan to drive you away."

Reaching out, he wiped away her tears.

"I came to bring you a midnight snack," Amon explained, holding up the plate in his hand. "I was worried you might get hungry in the middle of the night but be too embarrassed to ask for food. So I brought you something to eat."

Beidou stopped crying when she heard this. She looked at the plate, then at Amon.

"Really? Brother Amon won't chase me away?"

Amon chuckled softly. "Of course not. Beidou is so well-behaved—why would I chase you away?"

"You're part of this family now, just like Ningguang and Qiqi. I will never abandon any member of my family. Ever. Remember that, little one."

Reaching out, Amon ruffled Beidou's hair playfully, trying to ease her tension.

"Alright, stop overthinking things, okay?"

"I'll leave the midnight snack here. Go to bed early."

With that, Amon turned and left the room.

Just as the door closed, Amon heard Beidou's soft voice say, "Thank you."

He wasn't sure if she was thanking him for the midnight snack or for treating her like family.

At that moment, a system notification sounded in Amon's mind.

"Ding! Beidou's favorability has increased from Level 1 to Level 2!"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining one Intertwined Fate and an additional item: the Adeptus Monument."

Beidou's favorability had increased again. Including the earlier increase, Amon now had two Intertwined Fates.

He immediately used them for a draw.

The first draw yielded a three-star item: the Sun-Transforming Talisman. This talisman reduces the impact of sunlight on special organisms.

Perfect timing, Amon thought. He planned to go fishing tomorrow, and Qiqi would definitely come along. This talisman would solve the issue of Qiqi being exposed to the sun.

Next, Amon began his second draw.

This time, he obtained a four-star skill: Tidecaller, Beidou's elemental combat skill.

The skill had two modes of use:

Tap: Swing the sword forward to deal lightning damage.

Hold: Generate a shield that could reflect incoming damage.

In addition to combat, Tidecaller could also be used for solving puzzles. There were many directional puzzles in Inazuma, and Beidou's skill would be perfect for those.

Satisfied, Amon turned his attention to the additional items he had received.

One was the Spirit-Wandering Lamp.

The other was the Adeptus Monument—a stone monument that guided Adepti to their endpoint in the game. When the Adeptus reached the monument, it rewarded the player with a treasure chest.

Although Amon wasn't sure which Adeptus this monument was meant for,

he knew it would be useful someday.

Finally, Amon shifted his focus back to the Spirit-Wandering Lamp…