Chapter 356

Chapter 359: Familiar Faces Are Easier to Handle~ (Please Subscribe!)

Izay gently lifted the blanket, revealing a curled-up white lump.

The other party was clearly sleeping soundly, not reacting at all to the cool breeze that came from the blanket being lifted, and even emitted a comfortable gurgle.

“Cat, you’ve sneaked out of the spirit space again while I was asleep…” Izay said helplessly.

This wasn’t the first time this had happened.

There was a democratic aspect to the contract on his hand.

When Izay didn’t set any restrictions, Xiao You and Cat could freely enter and exit the spirit space.

And the two little ones could even visit each other’s spirit spaces, depending on whether they wanted to or not.

After muttering softly, Izay propped himself up and sat there as the soundly sleeping Cat fell to his side.

“Meow~??”

Unlike Xiao You, who was more reserved or perhaps a bit tsundere, Cat was extremely active. She was always more clingy to him in daily life.

Even during the night when she should be staying in the spirit space to properly absorb Izay’s magic for growth, she always liked to sneak out and sleep on Izay.

While Izay didn’t dislike the feeling of having a small pillow…

If only Cat wouldn’t occasionally flick her claws or tail onto his face.

“Meow~” Cat looked pitiful.

As if saying, “I was well-behaved last night and didn’t kick Daddy, so why are you waking me up?”

It’s still not even dawn yet.

“You, can’t you learn from your sister? Look how Xiao You diligently trains every night.” Izay rubbed Cat’s head.

At his words, Xiao You, who was meditating and unintentionally noticed the situation outside, instantly felt like crying.

Dad, do you think I don’t want to come out and bother you?

I’m forced to!

Xiao You’s talents require a lot of energy to support. Basic talent attributes and powerful flight abilities are one thing, but analyzing and copying skills consume a lot of MP, and synchronization can directly enhance Izay’s strength.

As an ambitious good child, she can’t afford not to work hard!

Not like this stinky younger sister, who has four talents that can function without much energy.

It’s so enviable and hateful!

Once I gather enough energy to activate the analysis, I’ll copy this stinky younger sister’s telekinesis first!

It’s mine now!

“Meow~!”

Cat didn’t realize she was already targeted. She was rebutting Izay’s words with some dissatisfaction.

We were born at the same time, so why is Xiao You the older sister?!

Cat was trying to argue reasonably with Dad!

Cat was suppressed by her dad’s hand!

Cat ultimately couldn’t resist! Reluctantly admitted defeat!

……………

After convincing Cat, Izay stopped fooling around with her.

Instead, he quickly opened the wardrobe and put on a brand-new black-themed adventurer’s light armor.

Inside was a long-sleeved shirt, outside was a short-sleeved long-collared windbreaker, along with matching gloves, pants, and shoes.

This outfit was lightweight but was indeed first-class armed equipment.

All of it was custom-made by the wind fairies after collecting Izay’s body data – the series [Seven Nights].

Since the whole outfit consisted of seven pieces: top, outerwear, pants, gloves (two), and shoes.

The outerwear was woven from Riviria’s rare “Great Holy Tree Fiber,” while other parts used a large amount of “Holy Tree Fiber.”

The cost of raw materials prepared by Izay exceeded 100 million Valis, and the craftsmanship fee for the wind fairies was 20 million Valis. The imprints have the blessings of the wind fairies, providing speed enhancements.

Just this set of clothes costs as much as the great double blade [Orge]! It made Tiona cry with envy next door.

Meanwhile, the defense power gained from spending money is also extremely strong! It’s on par with Riviria’s [Saint Clothes of the Fairy King], possessing high magical resistance.

The finished product was just delivered a few days ago. This was Izay’s first time wearing it, but he felt no discomfort, and the comfort level was excellent!

Unfortunately, there was no full-length mirror in Izay’s room.

Otherwise, dressed in new clothes, he might have stood in front of the mirror and admired himself for a while.

It’s not about vanity… Checking oneself in the mirror when getting new clothes is normal. Just like how people inadvertently look at themselves while washing their face and brushing their teeth.

Quickly dressed, Izay didn’t forget the [Starshine Gauntlets], which was his only piece of equipment besides Que Xie.

Magic swords, spiritual medicines, and other consumables were prepared in advance and stored in his personal space, but food was still the main focus.

Next, after sending Cat back to the spirit space, he started washing up.

In the Twilight Manor, everyone lived together. To make better use of space, the members’ rooms were dormitory-style, with separate bathrooms on each floor.

Although Izay and the other officers enjoyed individual rooms, they still needed to go to the bathroom to wash up.

After finishing everything and coming downstairs, piles of supplies were being loaded onto specialized carts by the members.

At this point, many members were already up early besides him.

Raul, Anqi, Alisia, and others had already begun directing and planning.

All grassroots members were mobilized, checking food, spiritual medicine, organizing tents, and spare armor.

There weren’t many spare weapons, but this expedition included senior blacksmiths from the Hephaestus Familia, who could repair everyone’s equipment during the expedition.

Everyone was tense and excited about today’s “expedition,” and conversations were happening everywhere. As Anqi was giving instructions to the members, she happened to see Izay walking out of the tower gate.

“Good morning, Izay, did you change into new clothes today?”

“As you can see, brand-new gear.”

Izay greeted the girl with a “morning” and then pulled at his hemline.

Anqi wiggled her ears teasingly: “This must be the set of clothes worth a great double blade that Miss Tiona mentioned earlier, right? Looks very handsome, I bet many young girls will be captivated!”

“Thank you for the compliment.” Izay helplessly shrugged.

How could he not hear the teasing tone in the cat-eared girl’s voice?

Pausing for a moment, he responded with a competitive edge: “So, Anqi, are you captivated? Compared to random young girls, I actually think familiar faces are easier to handle.”

“Eh—? No way! Izay, you already have Ais and Haruhi, and you’re still eyeing me!?” Anqi deliberately acted surprised, crossing her arms and stepping back.

“Harem is every man’s dream!” One sentence completely ruined the added charm of his outfit.

“Pfft—!”

Before Anqi could react, Alisia nearby burst out laughing first.

She remembered something amusing just now!

Last time, she and Anqi had discussed this topic.

Apparently, Anqi probably remembered too, her face flushed slightly red, glaring at Izay unhappily.

What started as a simple tease turned awkward.

Oh no! My mood broke a little!

Raul nearby looked resentful.

“Can you two stop flirting over there? Give us a hand! We’re supposed to leave soon! If we delay the departure time, the captain will make you write essays!”

Big Brother was truly terrified of those essays.

Ever since Finn found out they worked on him, he’d write one whenever there was a mistake.

That taste was unbearable!

“Cough cough, don’t worry! Here we are!”