Seraphina knew that bringing up a third person in this kind of situation wasn’t very appropriate, since Movira was supposed to be fulfilling a wish specifically for her.
But she still said it, because she was quite at ease when it came to Lina.
As expected, a trace of surprise flashed across Movira’s face.
“Lina?”
She still chose to continue asking.
“Tell me more specifically.”
Seraphina took a deep breath.
“If she really is that missing Ira, I hope I can help her. If possible, help her restore her country. If it’s too difficult… at least help her get revenge.”
Her voice then lowered again, filled with heavy guilt.
“During the time I was away from the Demon Realm, she must have shouldered a lot of work for me… I owe her far too much. So this wish…”
Movira listened quietly.
Although she hesitated for a moment, she eventually nodded.
“I understand. However, matters regarding restoring the country… you should go find Saint Eustacia. As for revenge, that’s not much of a problem. Whether it’s ‘Rusting Dawn’ or anything else, as long as there’s an opportunity, I’ll make them pay the price. I can promise you that.”
Seraphina’s heart settled because of Movira’s promise.
She looked at Movira gratefully.
“Thank you, Sister!”
“Then, do you have any other wishes?” Movira leaned forward, moving a little closer.
Her gaze focused on Seraphina’s eyes, her voice carrying a coaxing tone.
After all, this wish was still related to Lina. Movira was only agreeing because of her affection for Seraphina.
“What about wishes for yourself?”
Seraphina thought carefully.
It seemed that apart from Lina’s matters, she didn’t really have many personal wishes.
Just as she was about to refuse, an idea suddenly flashed through her mind.
It was something she had mentioned casually before.
“I do. I want to be able to open a magic academy in the Demon Realm!”
Speaking of a magic academy also brought up another thought.
“And… I think I should also go learn Demon Realm magic.”
Movira carefully noted down each of Seraphina’s wishes one by one, while also reminding her of one more idea.
“That’s good. Also… what about cooking skills?”
“Oh right, cooking skills too! I’ll have to trouble Sister to teach me as well, hehe.”
After saying this, Seraphina felt a little embarrassed herself.
Everything seemed to be Movira giving and herself only receiving.
On impulse, she suddenly raised her head and quickly pressed a kiss onto Movira’s cheek.
Then, as if frightened by her own action, she placed the cup in her hand onto the small table beside her and immediately buried her burning face, her heart pounding wildly.
However, the indescribable gratitude and joy filling her heart could not be mistaken.
Movira had not expected this sudden “attack” at all.
She subconsciously raised her hand and touched the spot that had just been touched by those soft lips, as if the warm, moist sensation still lingered there.
Her heart held both shyness and a trace of smugness.
Seeing Seraphina’s shy expression, she defended herself in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz while also trying to bolster her courage with Movira’s previous words.
“You… didn’t you say before that this is a way for sisters to express intimacy?”
Movira came back to her senses.
Looking at Seraphina’s adorable appearance, her gaze instantly returned to normal, even carrying a hint of playful teasing.
The corners of her mouth curved into a mischievous smile as her body pressed closer again, almost “locking” Seraphina between the chair and herself.
“Oh? So it was to express thanks… but…” Movira deliberately drew out her tone. “However… you did this without my consent. That counts as taking advantage of me.”
Her fingertip gently lifted Seraphina’s chin, forcing those panicked eyes to meet her own.
Her smile grew even more aggressive.
This series of actions made Seraphina’s heartbeat spiral even further out of control.
She had nowhere to escape and could only watch helplessly as the other’s face kept enlarging in front of her.
She didn’t know what Movira was going to do next, but her intuition told her it was definitely something very “dangerous”!
“Since you already took advantage of me… then I have to take it back too. That’s only fair, isn’t it?”
However, Seraphina could clearly sense that the other party was not aiming for her cheek at all, but… but…
As she spoke, Movira made a move to lower her head.
“Wait! I… no, not there… this isn’t fair…” Seraphina frantically tried to correct the other’s movement.
Her hands pressed against Movira’s chest, but the warm breath blowing against her made her head spin, leaving her soft and powerless.
And at that moment, a knock suddenly sounded at the door, followed by Astraea’s voice.
“The snacks are ready. Come down and have some. Dinner will have to wait until Saint Eustacia returns, so it’ll be very late. If you don’t eat something now, you’ll be very hungry.”
This voice instantly shattered the atmosphere in the room and caused Movira’s movement to pause.
Seraphina seized the opening and suddenly sprang up from the chair.
“Coming right away!”
Because she had never truly faced this kind of situation in a formal way before — the previous times had all been “accidents” — she still wasn’t prepared.
Before her words even finished, she had already pulled open the door, squeezed out sideways, and didn’t even dare to look back at Movira.
In the corridor, Seraphina leaned against the cold wall and took several deep breaths before she could barely calm her heartbeat a little.
She patted her cheeks and tried hard to put on a natural expression before walking downstairs.
Downstairs, Astraea had already arranged fragrant tea and several delicate snacks on the table.
A faint sweet aroma filled the air.
“Come sit down quickly.” Astraea greeted her as if she hadn’t noticed anything unusual at all.
Seraphina sat down as told.
In order to divert her attention, she asked, “It’s so lively outside. Aren’t you going to take a look?”
Astraea shook her head.
“I don’t want to go. I don’t like places that are too noisy. I prefer a quieter environment.”
“Oh, alright.” Seraphina expressed her understanding, because she herself hadn’t gone either.
“Then on the elven side, do you have any grand festivals?”
“Grand festivals?” Astraea thought for a moment before saying, “The New Moon Festival, I suppose. Speaking of which, I haven’t participated in it for a long time either. I’ve spent the past few years here in the human realm, so I’m planning to take some time off next year to go back and visit.”
At that moment, Movira also came down from upstairs.
Seeing this, Astraea took the opportunity to end the topic.
“Let’s not talk about that. Come try some. This time it’s my handiwork.”
For the following period of time, Astraea steered the conversation toward food and mostly chatted with Movira.
Seraphina spent most of the time quietly listening, occasionally responding with a few simple words.
After some time had passed, the sound of the door opening came from outside, accompanied by a gust of cold air.
Dekalorin walked in wrapped in cold wind.
“Aiya, it’s really cold outside! I quickly found an excuse to slip back.” Dekalorin took off her coat and hurriedly rubbed her hands together, yet her face carried a pleased expression.