### Chapter 12: Rapid Progress
“Luo Xi, do you want to try the feeling of a knee pillow?”
“What’s a knee pillow?”
Night Star sat up straight immediately, patting her thigh with her small hands, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she looked at Luo Xi.
“It’s when you rest your head on a girl’s soft, lovely thighs. It’s a unique kind of relaxation—totally top-notch!”
“But I don’t need to relax, nor do I need to rest.”
The Star Origin wasn’t that fragile, after all.
Even though Luo Xi had a human-like body and her personality showed clear signs of humanity, she wasn’t human in some ways.
Luo Xi didn’t feel fatigue.
Night Star Lan, of course, was aware of this.
“Hmm… but it’s not really about resting. It’s about trying! It’s also a great way to pass the time!”
“Is that so?”
“Yes!”
Night Star Lan kept trying to persuade Luo Xi.
“If you put your head on my thighs and calm your heart, I promise it’ll be way more enjoyable than reading! Way better than spacing out!”
“Then I guess I’ll give it a try.”
With an utterly blank expression, Luo Xi approached Night Star, sat down next to her, and quickly lay down.
Night Star immediately felt that familiar weight, exactly like the first time she gave Luo Xi a knee pillow.
Suppressing her urge to run her hands all over, she cautiously asked, “Luo Xi, how do you feel?”
“Soft. Beyond that, nothing else.”
“Hmm… that’s definitely because you haven’t calmed your heart yet! And you also need the essential strokes while using a knee pillow. It’ll feel great!”
Luo Xi lay there, staring at Night Star’s crimson eyes, her gaze revealing an indescribable emotion.
Confusion.
But this human was indeed a bit different from the others she had encountered.
If Kuro maintained a strong enthusiasm for everything…
Then Night Star Lan had a special kind of enthusiasm directed solely at her—a laser-like focus that was much more charming than Kuro.
It was a feeling she had never experienced before, something hard to put into words.
Eventually, Luo Xi slowly closed her eyes, seemingly giving up on thought.
“Do as you please.”
“Heehee~ Then I’ll graciously accept your command!”
With Luo Xi’s consent, Night Star began to gently stroke her head, fingers gliding through silky long hair, feeling utterly joyful.
Their progress was even faster than she had imagined.
It was practically on the verge of being a freebie.
Of course, this was likely because Luo Xi had only been born recently.
There were many things she still hadn’t learned, and her understanding of humans was limited. She relied solely on reading minds to gather information.
Now, facing a Night Star Lan who couldn’t be read, she could only judge by words.
Which wasn’t exactly Luo Xi’s strong suit, considering she was fresh out of the creation oven and not used to chatting.
It seemed like it was all about intuition now.
The intuition of the Star Origin was as good as a divine revelation.
Luo Xi also depended significantly on that ability.
Night Star Lan’s swift approach and development to the point of being able to touch and use a knee pillow in just one day relied heavily on a straightforward desire.
As long as her sole purpose was to cozy up with Luo Xi and she didn’t think of other chaotic matters, breaking through that line of defense was a breeze!
Of course, this was just a preliminary breakthrough.
For now, Night Star Lan could only find an excuse to have Luo Xi try the knee pillow snuggle.
Whether there would be another chance afterward was uncertain.
But Night Star Lan wasn’t anxious.
After all, this game had no time limit.
She wanted to learn more about Luo Xi in this period, to mold Luo Xi into her own shape—now that was satisfying!
Of course, that was just a side quest.
The main purpose of this arrival was to stick close to Luo Xi and Kuro and witness the beginning of the story.
Only then could she uncover the truth.
…..
Time passed without Night Star even noticing.
Luo Xi opened her eyes on Night Star’s thigh, finding Night Star dozing off, repeatedly nodding as she appeared a bit drowsy.
“Is it enough?”
Luo Xi sat up, which quickly woke Night Star.
“Was that enough? Did you feel anything special?”
“Nope.”
“Hmm… that probably means you don’t fully trust me yet. If you gave yourself to me completely, I promise it would be absolutely cozy.”
Night Star Lan wore a face full of regret.
She didn’t expect Luo Xi to trust her so quickly, considering she was the omnipotent Star Origin. Handing herself over completely to a newly met human? Now that’s a tall order.
Even if she often spoke casually, she wouldn’t be that casual about it.
Of course, Night Star Lan was undeterred. She was confident she could completely conquer Luo Xi.
Just then, Night Star prepared to stand up but quickly sat back down, pulling a tragic expression.
“My leg is numb!”
The knee pillow experience had lasted at least four hours.
Staying in one position without moving while bearing Luo Xi’s weight—even if she was light—would affect bl**d circulation.
Night Lan also pulled a tragic look, synchronously feeling Night Star’s plight.
Luo Xi looked at this scene with a blank expression, feeling like she was watching fools.
She stretched out a hand, and a glow emanated.
The numbness in Night Star’s legs quickly disappeared.
A familiar sensation.
Is this the Life Blessing?
“Thank you, Luo Xi~”
“Don’t mention it.”
“Now, back to our previous discussion. For a comfy snuggle, the choice of snuggling partner is crucial, and the same goes for knee pillows. If Luo Xi wants to experience something more enjoyable than reading, warming feelings are absolutely necessary. I’ve believed in you from the beginning!”
“Is that so?”
Luo Xi sat serenely beside Night Star, mimicking her earlier pose as she patted her own thigh, seemingly inviting Night Star over.
“Then come try and see if my knee pillow gives you that feeling.”
“Hmm!”
Night Star Lan nearly missed the cue; she thought she was imagining things.
No way?
So soon?
She thought it would take several days or even a week to experience Luo Xi’s knee pillow again.
But it happened so quickly.
And it was an invitation from Luo Xi herself!
She was smitten!
Night Star Lan certainly wouldn’t refuse.
“Cough cough~ Then I’ll graciously comply!”
Night Star lay down on Luo Xi’s thighs, taking a deep breath and quickly showing a blissful expression.
“Luo Xi’s knee pillow is so comfy! Soft and fragrant, I just want this to last forever!”
Luo Xi observed Night Star closely, noticing her body temperature and heartbeat steadily rising, her emotions extremely heated, as if she were feeling immense satisfaction.
She’d once observed the humans Kuro brought back, giving them temporary powerful abilities, and they exhibited a state similar to Night Star’s current one.
It was understandable for those humans to feel that way.
After all, that immense power could practically give them everything they desired.
Filled with fantasies about the future made them extremely elated.
But Night Star was even more excitable than they were.
This was merely Luo Xi giving her a meaningless knee pillow.
Was this what Night Star called snuggling?
It seemed she wasn’t lying.
