“Ugh, crash_X”
After falling, Nuo Ai’er woke up. She didn’t know how much time had passed.
She had returned.
She was back on the big bed in the mansion’s bedroom.
The dream was completely over. Her consciousness had fully returned to reality.
Her current position seemed a bit off somehow.
“Huh?”
Nuo Ai’er blinked dazedly. Her face was pressed entirely against a soft, warm, and plush surface.
Pressed against her front, a warm and full sensation—it was the sleeping Young Miss.
And that wasn’t all.
Behind Nuo Ai’er.
A pair of slender but strong arms were tightly wrapped around her waist, holding her close in a warm embrace.
A cool, clean breath fell on her back, and a warm chest pressed tightly against her spine.
It was Leinata…
“Uwaah”
Nuo Ai’er was caught in a pincer attack!
But the two people sandwiching Nuo Ai’er were both in deep sleep, showing no signs of waking up.
Only Nuo Ai’er, who had woken up early because of falling in a dream, was stuck dazedly in the warm embrace of the two beautiful girls.
Her whole face was buried in Emilia’s chest, and her back was pressed against Leinata.
Nuo Ai’er opened her round red eyes, completely dumbfounded. Her brain crashed for several seconds.
The first inner thought of the morning surfaced clearly.
‘Let’s sleep a bit more. (‘ w ‘ o)’
After all, such a beautiful and blissful situation was rare, nya~
The White Horse Girl nuzzled Emilia’s soft pillows, then fell asleep with a happy expression.
Three days later… At a café in the Inner World.
“Ahem. Then I, Emilia, officially welcome Nuo Ai’er, Leinata, and little Hui Mei to the [Glazed] guild!”
This café was specially chosen by Emilia. It sat in the center of the Inner World Main City’s Commercial Street, decorated in a gentle cream style. Most of the patrons were players taking a break—a rare peaceful corner for players away from scheming and bloodshed.
Right now, the four of them were sitting around an oversized round sofa table.
In addition to the three, Hui Mei had just returned from her first dungeon run.
Little Hui Mei sat obediently next to Nuo Ai’er, her small hands holding a plate of butter cookies. She ate with relish, her cheeks puffed out like a little hamster.
Emilia had ordered a full table of drinks and desserts in advance. Soft pudding and cookies and cakes of various flavors covered the entire table.
She raised the glass of freshly squeezed orange juice in front of her and took the lead in setting the mood.
“We have to celebrate properly today! Everyone, raise your glasses!”
…But there was no reaction.
“Num num… yummy : ̄ ̄”
Hui Mei was completely absorbed in the delicious snacks, eating joyfully.
“Eat slowly…”
Nuo Ai’er was holding a napkin, gently wiping the cookie crumbs from the corner of the little girl’s mouth.
And beside her, Leinata…
Xiao Hong Mao held a cup of warm black coffee, her fingertips lightly touching the cup wall.
As she watched Nuo Ai’er and Hui Mei, a hint of jealousy crept into her emerald eyes.
She also wanted to wipe Nuo Ai’er’s mouth…
In short, only Emilia was holding up her glass.
“Hey, come on, give me some reaction!”
Emilia pouted.
“Ahaha, sorry, Emilia.” Nuo Ai’er giggled and stuck out her tongue.
“It’s mostly because of Hui Mei…”
This little one had been trapped in the horror dungeon of Endless Darkness, suffering cold and hunger for years, never once tasting sweetness.
She had never had a single carefree moment in her life.
So when they came here, Nuo Ai’er promised she would take good care of her.
After cleaning Hui Mei’s mouth, Nuo Ai’er smiled and picked up her own glass of orange juice. She raised it toward Emilia, her eyes curved gently, warm and supportive.
“Then from now on, we’ll trouble the Guild Master to look after us~”
“Oh, oh… Of course!”
Seeing Nuo Ai’er actively support her, Emilia instantly revived. A bright smile returned to her face.
Then, snapping back to reality, Leinata slowly raised her coffee cup, and Hui Mei picked up her small juice glass. Four cups gently clinked together…
Emilia: ‘Something feels off…’
Emilia couldn’t help but silently rant in her heart.
This guild master of hers—how did she look more and more like a free meal ticket? (annoyed)
In the entire guild, Leinata only had eyes for Nuo Ai’er, and Hui Mei clung to Nuo Ai’er the whole time.
No one cared about what the guild master said…
…Well, complaints aside, deep down Emilia was honestly happy and satisfied.
Ever since she founded the guild, she had always been alone, with only the maid Anna sent by her family to take care of her.
The huge guild was empty. She had never had fixed teammates, and usually had to run dungeons alone.
But after all this time, she finally had real teammates—companions to fight side by side, spend days with, and joke around.
That was the most precious and happiest thing.
Though it was a bit annoying.
The entire guild’s core and cohesion seemed to rest entirely on Nuo Ai’er.
So wasn’t Emilia just…
Emilia: ‘Am I just a mascot?’