Chapter 14: The Prophecy

With a low growl he could no longer suppress, Lu Li fought back his physiological urges and moved away, sparing Lynette from the final blow. It was her first time, and she was clearly disgusted and resistant.

Whether it was making the little cat swallow or getting it on her delicate face, both were clearly unacceptable. Lynette had a mild case of mysophobia; the fact that she had endured her embarrassment to do this much was already a pleasant surprise for Lu Li. Although she couldn't swallow at all, and her teeth had accidentally bumped him a few times, seeing her cute, puffed-up cheeks from above, and the tiny barbs on her tongue from her ancestral traits... even if her movements were as clumsy as brushing teeth, it was still very stimulating for him.

And her earnest desire to help him release himself, despite her reluctance, was truly touching. How could he possibly bring himself to hurt her?

So, he pulled away at the last moment and, under Lynette's stunned and embarrassed gaze, released himself against the corridor wall.

Now there was one more reason to blow up this underwater factory. The evidence had to be completely erased.

Lynette stared dumbfounded at Lu Li's actions. The convulsing muscles, the great cannon spewing its fiery dragon's breath... Her face turned beet red, and she let out a sigh of relief.

Good... Brother Lu Li didn't do it to me. Otherwise, Lyney would definitely have found out when we went out... But, so this is what it looks like from the side? How... spectacular... A strange thought entered Lynette's mind.

As the long-accumulated power was finally released, Lu Li also let out a sigh of relief. He could feel his rationality, which had been compromised by the potions, almost fully returning. In other words, he was no longer a beast driven by desire.

He looked at Lynette with a mix of apology and affection and gently helped her up. Her eyes darted to the thick milk on the wall before she looked away and shyly began to straighten her clothes. She could tell that Brother Lu Li was back to normal.

"You... stop looking..." After tidying herself up and noticing he was still staring, Lynette's face flushed a little as she spoke softly.

"Sorry... but Lynette is just too cute... I couldn't help myself..." Lu Li said gently. "And... thank you. Otherwise, I might have had to wait a lot longer..."

"Don't say any more..." Lynette stomped on his foot in annoyance. "Anyway, this is the last time. And..." She looked up at him, then quickly averted her gaze. "Don't... don't tell my brother. He can't know."

"Mm, I know." Lu Li smiled and nodded. He ruffled her hair and said, "Alright, it's time for us to leave. Lyney is probably still waiting outside..."

At his words, Lynette blushed. It was true. Her brother was busy planting bombs outside while she and Lu Li had been dallying for so long. Sorry, brother...

With a silent sigh, Lynette took Lu Li's hand and hurried away from the corridor, which reeked of sin.

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On his way back to find them, Lyney turned a corner and suddenly saw the two of them running towards him. They were startled to see him there.

"Don't worry, it's me," Lyney said, waving his hand. He looked at their flushed faces, presumably from running, and asked, exasperated, "What happened to you two? What took so long?"

"Umm..." Lynette was too embarrassed to answer. Seeing this, Lu Li quickly covered for her. It was crucial that Lyney didn't find out the truth right now. If the sis-con knew what really happened, he would probably try to kill Lu Li on the spot. It wasn't that Lyney would disapprove of them being together, but the relationship had to progress naturally. If he found out gradually, he would be pleased. But a sudden, explosive revelation would make him unable to think rationally.

"We found a lot of important intelligence in the lab. Research data on 'L'es' and its harmful effects on the people of Fontaine. I suspect it might be related to Fontaine's prophecy," Lu Li explained.

Lynette's eyes widened. They had known each other for so many years; she could tell if he was lying with a single glance. But right now, his expression wasn't that of a liar... Huh? Did that really happen?!

Lyney was taken aback, his expression changing. "You mean... the prophecy that says 'in the end, the people of Fontaine will all dissolve into the water, leaving only the Hydro Archon to weep on her throne'?"

"I can't be sure, but the research on 'L'es' proves that if the concentration of its raw material is too high, the user will dissolve directly. A truly miserable end," Lu Li said. "For some reason, the word 'dissolve' made me think of the prophecy."

"After all, 'disappearing into the water' can be interpreted as sinking, or it can mean ceasing to exist entirely, right? And isn't dissolving in water the same as disappearing into it?"

Hearing Lu Li's reasoning, Lyney's brow furrowed in thought, and Lynette also grew pensive.

After a moment, Lyney shook his head. "It's a bit alarmist, but it has some merit. In any case, this should be reported to 'Father.' She's interested in both investigating the accuracy of your words and cracking down on this psychoactive drug."

He nodded gravely. "Alright, that's enough talk. Let's not delay any longer. If the people from that side show up, it will only cause more trouble. Let's get out of here and blow up this factory."

"I've finished planting the explosives. So, we leave now?"

"Let's go!"

The three of them ran out of the factory as a group.

After swimming about a hundred meters away, Lyney nodded to Lu Li and Lynette and pressed a button in his hand. The Ousia-aligned mechanism triggered the detonator. After a few silent seconds, a massive shockwave erupted.

They quickly ducked behind a reef just before the shockwave hit. After the earth-shattering tremor passed, they looked at the smoke-covered area, then at each other.

"It's completely gone," Lynette said softly. "By the way, you two really didn't leave a single person alive."

"To avoid complications," Lu Li said. "But even without witnesses, we have plenty of evidence."

"Lu Li is right, the evidence is enough. As for witnesses... these people were not only remnants of the Lefebvre family but also the culprits behind the 'L'es' trade that has ruined countless families. Throwing them into the Fortress of Meropide would be too lenient," Lyney said softly. "These people don't deserve a second chance..."

Lu Li and Lynette nodded in agreement.

Because they could all control elemental energy, the three could speak freely in the waters of the Great Lake of Fontaine.

After one last glance at the ruins, Lyney said, "Alright, this matter is closed. Let's go back."

"Mm. By the way, Lyney, Lu Li... remember to explain the situation to 'Father'," Lynette said as she swam alongside them. "Actually, it wasn't just me who sensed you were up to something tonight. 'Father' sensed it too. That's why she allowed me to join, to see what you were doing that was worth breaking curfew."

Lu Li's and Lyney's bodies stiffened mid-stroke.

Lyney winced as Lu Li shot him a resentful look. He remembered Lu Li had worried about this exact scenario before they left... and he had been right. It seemed if they didn't report properly when they got back, they would be punished. That whip of fire was truly painful... but hopefully, the intelligence they gathered would appease "Father." Otherwise, he didn't mind taking the punishment himself, but Lu Li had just been punished not long ago.

I have to find a way to get 'Father' to go easy on him, Lyney thought helplessly.

Meanwhile, Lu Li was also pondering this problem. He thought of Arlecchino's dignity-shattering punishment, and his expression turned unnatural. It was during that time that he had unlocked his strange golden finger... After his experiences with Chiori and Lynette, he felt it wasn't so unacceptable anymore... But now, he might have to be stepped on by Arlecchino again... He still felt a bit resentful about it...

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