Chapter 364 A Brief Separation Approaches
“Senior Bai Yu~ Here is the dessert you ordered…”
At this moment, the Fool Dream that had slipped away from Sister Bai’s lap was now holding Sister Bai’s dessert.
She must have gone to the front desk by herself upon hearing that Sister Bai had dessert.
“Thank you~”
Sister Bai was somewhat surprised as she looked at Fool Dream, but she still turned to take the tray and accepted the coffee and dessert.
“No need to thank me; serving is part of my job, though it’s a bit tiring… But I will exercise well in the future!”
“It’s fine. Little One just needs to ensure cuteness; we can teach the big sisters the serving tasks later,” Bai Yu said, smiling as she patted Fool Dream’s little head and playfully tugged at her sensitive little ears, clearly enjoying it.
“No, no… The cat café provides us with a workplace, we can’t… slack off. We need to learn some other things too.”
“Is that so? You want to learn something else…” This little Fool Dream reminded me of a skill I had brought back earlier, “Fool Dream Drink.”
That magical concoction that, when consumed, could temporarily enhance affinity with extraordinary elements and see energy visions, was made entirely from naturally pure handmade juice, without any additives.
I had also brought many seeds and asked Sofiry to help plant and breed them. If the fruits grew well in the end, we could recreate the Fool Dream Drink.
This was Fool Dream’s specialty.
However, as they lost their original bodies and the nightmares stripped them of their memories and many other things, they had forgotten this skill themselves.
“Now that you’ve thought of it, since you want to learn another skill, how about learning to brew the Fool Dream Drink?”
“Fool Dream Drink? Huh? That’s… something with the same name as ours!” Fool Dream exclaimed in surprise.
“It’s named after you, Fool Dream,” I said with a smile.
“Huh? Really? Oh… Sister Xiao Han, you said before… we once lost our memories, could it be…”
“You’re correct,” I nodded.
Earlier, I had told them that they had lost their memories, and it seemed their cognitive abilities had improved quite a lot.
The reason we stayed in Ninglan New City for several days was to wait until the people there had entirely cleared the nightmares before using the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.
Judging by how quickly Fool Dream’s little head turns now, it was definitely much more flexible than during our time in the Underground City when she was assisting me at the Extraordinary base.
“The Fool Dream Drink is a concoction you once created with your own hands. When we first met, you warmly treated us with it.”
“Really? Sister Xiao Han really recognized us so early; no wonder… no wonder Sister Xiao Han takes care of us so much.”
“Of course, but even if we hadn’t had much interaction before, with how adorable Fool Dream is, I would still take good care of you all. So, how about it? Want to learn?”
“Yes! Of course, we want to learn!”
“Well, you’ll have to wait a bit, though, because for certain special reasons, the place you once lived has been destroyed. However, I have taken the seeds from the fruits used to make the Fool Dream Drink back then, and I’m currently trying to cultivate them. Once those seeds can be cultivated on a large scale, we will truly be able to recreate it.”
“I see. It’s fine; we can wait slowly. Anyway, thank you, Sister Xiao Han, for telling me all this!”
“It’s nothing; I just thought it was good for you to understand some things.”
Of course, there were also things I wouldn’t mention. I would naturally allow them to inherit valuable things, but it’s best to leave the bad things in the past.
“Sister Xiao Han, this is for you.”
At that moment, Sister Bai returned the tray to Fool Dream, took her coffee down, and pushed the dessert in front of me.
“Thank you~”
I didn’t decline and accepted the mousse cake.
Meanwhile, Fool Dream, carrying a tray almost the same size as her, walked away with tiny steps.
As I watched Fool Dream leave, my gaze fell onto the mousse cake in front of me.
“Sister Bai…”
“Yes? What is it?”
“Um… roughly when are you planning to leave?”
“Well… probably in a couple of days. I need to settle things at the academy, handle trivial matters, and complete graduation procedures… There certainly are a lot of things,” Sister Bai pondered for a moment and said, “Sorry, after this, I won’t have time to accompany you.”
“Why are you apologizing? It’s great that Sister Bai has things to be busy with.”
“Really?” Sister Bai smiled at me as if confirming it.
“Um… alright… still a bit…”
I turned my head away, unable to look Sister Bai in the eyes. Even though I didn’t mind not seeing Sister Bai for days or even weeks before, now… it seemed that what I worried about was not the absence of seeing Sister Bai but the possibility of not seeing her again.
“There you go; it’s better to say it like that.”
“Mm…” I nodded but thought of something else, “By the way, Sister Bai, it’s said that every senior who graduates from the Witch Academy can leave behind a Witch Secret Realm. Did you leave one?”
“A Witch Secret Realm… Oh, I seem to have indeed forgotten. However, it’s not mandatory to leave one; after all, cutting out an extra space for the Secret Realm is quite a cost.”
“Huh? Cutting space? Sister Bai, can you do that now?!” My eyes widened in surprise.
“How should I put it? After I advanced to extraordinary, Xiao Han, you know about the Real Five Senses, right? And Real Time?”
“Mm, mm.” I nodded quickly.
“Real Time is a more authentic world; any action taken in Real Time will produce corresponding phenomena in false time. At least that’s how I understand it. Once you reach Real Time, you’ll understand that space is actually a fragile existence. To me, it’s like water; without external interference, it remains stable and still. But I can easily manipulate it with my hands; that’s roughly the idea.”
“Is that so…”
“Yes, remember the concept of Real Five Senses? It’s like your Spirit Vision. Take touch for example, the Real Touch allows me to perceive the fluctuations of space. Because of this ability, I can guarantee that extraordinary-level beings can basically rip space at will; Real Touch is the foundation for tearing space with bare hands. It’s no longer just a general sense of touch.”
“The difference in perception between Real Time and False Time focuses on awareness; False Time cares about feelings, vision, hearing… the focus is on awareness, while Real Time focuses more on the first character of the Five Senses: sight… hearing… smell… taste… touch. It’s closer to the essence of perception.”
“Barehanded… tearing space!” I instinctively swallowed and focused more on the tearing of space, but I also quietly remembered what was said about Real Time and False Time.
Although I anticipated that space was a relatively fragile existence, the idea of extraordinary beings tearing space with their bare hands was still quite shocking!
“Yes, but tearing space doesn’t merely open a spatial passage; it can even provoke a backlash from space. The torn space is fraught with danger; even I would meet a terrible fate if I entered now.”
“Oh… I guess I can accept that.” At this moment, I finally breathed a sigh of relief; at least space still managed to keep its last shred of dignity, otherwise, it would become something any extraordinary being could easily crush.
However, this reminded me of the crack that formed when the Great Spellbook was completed, which was also quite dangerous.
“So you’re not planning to leave a Witch Secret Realm, right?”
“Mm, mainly because I don’t have the energy for it, and of course, I lack the financial means. Perhaps when I become successful in the future, I can remedy it.”
“Once Sister Bai becomes successful, remember to support me… I’ve been waiting for you, and then I can just eat and wait to d*e…”
“Is that so? I don’t think you’re the type to just eat and wait to d*e, besides… the lifespan of a witch is very long; waiting to d*e is a very dull activity, you know?”
“If Sister Bai is with me… then it wouldn’t be boring.” I lifted a small spoonful of mousse cake and brought it to Sister Bai’s lips.
“Is that how Xiao Han thinks?” Bai Yu looked at my extended hand. How could she not understand the implied meaning?
However, she still instinctively opened her mouth and took the cake into her mouth.
“Mm.” I nodded gently in response and smiled more when I saw Sister Bai swallow that bite of cake. I gently withdrew the spoon from between her lips.
Immediately, I picked up the spoon again, carefully taking another scoop, and brought it to my own mouth, enjoying the warmth and moisture.
“Mm… this flavor is really nice~”
I said softly, not even realizing what flavor I was praising.
“Ahem…” Bai Yu glanced at my post-tasting expression and lightly coughed, “Xiao Han, who taught you this?”
“I learned it myself; Sister Bai’s flavor is also very good.”
“Xiao Han, are you asking for a beating?” Bai Yu asked with a feigned anger.
“Mm~ mm~ Actually, Sister Bai can be more direct… Is it really necessary to wait until the end to realize it’s too late?”
“Alright, Xiao Han, this topic isn’t suitable to talk about here.” Sister Bai suddenly lowered her voice and spoke softly to me.
“Um? So it will be appropriate to discuss at another time? Then… Sister Bai, how about I sleep at your place on the last night before you leave?”
“No way!”
“Huh? But… I’ve never been to where Sister Bai lives… Sister Bai has slept in my bed, but I haven’t slept in yours…” I pretended to be saddened.
“I know what you want to do, Xiao Han. I’m not leaving for long; are you so eager for a free gift?”
“Free gift? What free gift?” I feigned ignorance as if we were not on the same wavelength, “I just want to have a good emotional exchange with Sister Bai on the same bed, then say goodbye… and conveniently revisit the regret of you leaving in the middle of the night last time.”
“Is that so?” A fleeting moment of losing composure crossed Sister Bai’s face, but I caught it.
“Right, so what were you thinking? Wouldn’t it be… thinking about some shy things? A free gift? Turns out… Sister Bai likes this kind of thing~”
“I don’t! You’re overthinking it!” Sister Bai hurriedly argued, her face flushed.
“Is that so? What a pity… actually, that kind of thing isn’t out of the question…” My hand unconsciously brushed over my lower abdomen, and a warm current flowed through.
Although I could control this body’s instinctual reaction, I still allowed my body to act according to its instincts.
“I actually haven’t indulged in a while… Hah… haha, just joking, Sister Bai, don’t take it seriously.”
Seeing Sister Bai’s expression, I quickly realized I had gone too far and hurried to explain, even the warmth rising in that area abruptly extinguished.
“Xiao Han, when you’re free, it shouldn’t be too frequent, right? Although this is also something unavoidable for girls, it can’t be too excessive.”
“Mm… though I don’t want to admit it… I must say it hasn’t happened even once…”
“I hope that’s true… Girls need to pay attention to their health and not overexert themselves… Hmm?” In the end, Bai Yu didn’t know what more to say, after all, such matters shouldn’t be said explicitly. She just hoped Xiao Han could be more self-aware. However, at this moment, Bai Yu noticed that there was a black leather collar around my delicate neck.
Of course, it wasn’t for any intimate purpose; it was merely decorative, and not too noticeable. Otherwise, Bai Yu wouldn’t have just noticed it.
“Xiao Han, that around your neck…”
“Oh, the collar? What about it?”
“Why would you want to wear that?”
“If I’m not wearing this, what else should I wear? A leg ring? Actually, I have one of those too; want to see?” I said while raising my skirt as if about to lift it.
“Wait! Stop!”
“What’s wrong?”
“That’s enough.”
Bai Yu stopped momentarily, needing to pause. She hadn’t expected Xiao Han to have such a teasing side.
Could this count as being teased by Xiao Han again?
Just as Bai Yu was taking a moment with that thought, a sound echoed in front of her, revealing a crack had formed in the collar that had just been on my neck, now unfastened.
“Xiao Han, you…”
“If Sister Bai doesn’t like it, I can not wear it. But if Sister Bai doesn’t mind, then please help me put it back on~”
At that moment, I propped my chin up with my hands, grinning at Sister Bai, leaning forward, practically pressing my entire self onto the table to get closer to her.
“This…” Bai Yu instinctively picked up the collar, still warm from where it had been on my neck.
In the next moment, I heard the sound of a crack appearing on the half-drunk coffee cup beside me, and coffee oozed from the crack and pooled on the tray below.
The decorative indoor light above us flickered and then went out.
At the same time, the table that I was lying on creaked, as if about to collapse. I sat up straight immediately, using a snap to fortify the table and chair with magic.
“What is this?!”
Now it was Bai Yu’s turn to be shocked. What was this series of events just now?
But she quickly remembered what she had been told when cutting the Earth Vein Shackles… the Curse of Misfortune!
She was already extraordinary and could easily ignore such curses, but Xiao Han was not.
“The Curse of Misfortune~ If Sister Bai doesn’t hurry and help me put the collar back on, I might encounter danger at any moment~”
I explained with a smile.
This collar was a high-grade alchemical item given to me by the Academy Head, used to suppress curses. Otherwise, I couldn’t bear the Curse of Misfortune; didn’t you see how many things happened just since I took it off?
If this became part of my daily routine, I was afraid I would be driven crazy.
“This…”
“This is an alchemical item that suppresses the Curse of Misfortune bestowed by the world consciousness~”
“I know, but…”
“This is a rare opportunity. Doesn’t Sister Bai want to experience the feeling of personally putting the collar around my neck? It’s wonderful~”
“Sigh… You should have said this earlier next time…” Bai Yu helplessly took the collar and walked up to me.
“I simply want to experience the feeling of Sister Bai personally putting it on me, just like when you put the leg ring on me before.”
