novelnext Vol 2. Chapter 32: Memory Fiber
Vol 2. Chapter 32: Memory Fiber
Hellish~
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Time returned to the present.
Inside the central guest reception hall of Wind Facing City,
Under the illumination of the moonlight, Miss Yumo left the banquet hall and slowly walked onto the balcony. Leaning against the railing, she quietly admired the beautiful moonlight and the dazzling stars filling the sky.
Recalling the scene in the cabin earlier, when those unfilial daughters had forcibly stripped her and changed her into the formal dress, a trace of embarrassment and indignation appeared in Miss Yumo's beautiful eyes.
'Those little brats are really rebelling...'
If she hadn't promptly brought out the feather duster, those naughty girls would probably have even stripped off her panties.
Was there really any need to get that excited?
Yumo couldn't help complaining inwardly.
After pondering for a moment, Miss Yumo shifted her attention to the black dress she was wearing.
After spending the entire day in the long skirt, she no longer felt the same discomfort she had at the beginning.
As for the occasional cool breeze brushing against her thighs, she had already gotten used to it.
As for the underwear...
At first, she had worried that it might be too tight and uncomfortable around the roots of her thighs, but after wearing it, she discovered that it was actually quite comfortable~
If there was still anything she hadn't gotten used to today,
It was that feeling of being stared at by people with wolfish eyes.
Had Qiu Mingtong and the Black Rose Family knights not protected her, she probably would have been annoyed to death by those noble youths tonight. Even with the knights guarding her, Yumo still hated those gazes constantly directed toward her—
Eyes filled with lust and greed.
Yumo knew that the Shadow of Silence Power faintly surrounding her body could invisibly stimulate the desires within others.
Unless someone had undergone training or possessed an exceptionally strong will, most people would be affected.
Because of that, after disguising herself as the Black Rose Family's young lady, she had deliberately restrained her aura.
People from the outside should no longer be affected.
So why...
Why were these people still acting as though their minds had been overwhelmed by desire?
Or was it because...
They desperately wanted to attach themselves to the Black Rose Family? Hoping to earn her favor and establish ties with the Black Rose Family?
Enmm...
It seemed she had still underestimated the influence of the Black Rose Family.
In that case, using the identity of the Black Rose Family's young lady might bring her some trouble as well...
Regardless,
Unable to tolerate those gazes and the endless socializing, Yumo left the scene to Qiu Mingtong. Under the protection of several Black Knights, Miss Yumo came to the balcony to get some fresh air, enjoying the moonlight while waiting for the troublesome banquet to end.
However...
"It seems staying here isn't a very good idea either..."
Yumo sighed helplessly.
Then,
The black-haired girl looked toward another corner of the balcony with mixed feelings.
At this moment,
Accompanied by heavy breathing, a brown-haired young man in luxurious clothes climbed up onto the balcony under Yumo's gaze.
Clearly,
With Black Rose Family knights guarding the balcony doors, those wishing to see Miss Yumo had no choice but to find alternative routes.
Like this gentleman—
Who had directly climbed up five stories...
Enmm...
By the way,
Aren't the security measures here way too terrible? They just let people climb up like that?
Yumo couldn't help complaining.
The next moment,
After seeing Yumo, the brown-haired man immediately dusted himself off and assumed the appearance of an elegant gentleman. Then, respectfully bowing, he said,
"Greetings, Miss Yu of the Black Rose Family. Welcome to Wind Facing City. I am— hm?!"
Th-
This is?!
A butterfly?!
Before the brown-haired man could finish introducing himself, a scarlet butterfly entered his field of vision, causing his entire body to tremble in confusion.
Wh-what?!
Where did this butterfly come from?!
Before he could understand what was happening, golden powder slowly drifted onto his face.
The next moment,
An irresistible drowsiness suddenly assaulted his mind.
Thus, before he could finish his sentence, the man collapsed onto the floor under the effects of the Blood Butterfly's sleeping powder, falling unconscious.
The sound of his fall immediately startled the Black Knights outside.
The next instant, they burst through the door and drew their swords.
"Lady Yumo! Are you alright?!"
Their voices were full of concern.
Hearing them, Yumo, leaning against the balcony railing, helplessly waved her hand.
"I'm fine. Just a clown. Calm down."
"Yes, Lady Yumo."
The two Black Knights replied in unison.
"Then... what should we do with this person?"
Looking at the unconscious brown-haired man lying on the floor, one of the Black Knights asked curiously.
Yumo casually glanced at him.
"Whatever. You decide."
"Understood, Lady Yumo."
"Also, tell Qiu Mingtong that I won't be staying here. I'm going back to the guest residence to rest. Leave the banquet matters to her."
"Understood, Lady Yumo."
"Mm."
After lightly responding, waves of crimson light slowly enveloped Yumo's body.
The next moment,
Under the slightly astonished gazes of the two Black Knights, Yumo's body suddenly disintegrated, turning into countless scarlet particles that vanished before them...
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Moments later,
Inside one of the VIP rooms of the guest residence,
Countless scarlet particles suddenly appeared in the empty living room.
Accompanied by the subtle flow of Shadow of Silence Power, these particles rapidly gathered toward a central point as though summoned, condensing into the form of a young girl.
In the next instant,
As the power stabilized, an incomparably beautiful black-haired girl appeared in the living room.
Needless to say,
That girl was Miss Yumo.
"Enmmm, not bad at all."
Looking down at the exquisite black dress she wore, Yumo couldn't help revealing a satisfied smile.
Normally,
When Miss Yumo transformed her body into compressed crimson Shadow of Silence Power and reassembled herself, she would undoubtedly end up in the awkward state of being completely naked.
After all, clothes couldn't become energy like her body could.
Thus, every time she entered an energy state, her clothes would embarrassingly remain where they were...
Therefore, in order to avoid such a humiliating naked situation, Miss Yumo usually refrained from transforming her body into energy, even though doing so was sometimes much more convenient.
But now,
It didn't matter anymore.
Because she had this outfit~
The dress Yumo was wearing was no ordinary garment.
The reason it was so expensive was mainly because it had been made with a rare material known as Memory Fiber.
Clothes made from this material could, under the influence of Shadow of Silence Power or other forces, decompose alongside Yumo's body and merge into the crimson light.
When Yumo reformed her human body, the Memory Fiber would attach itself to her delicate figure and reconstruct itself into the black dress once more.
Of course, to ensure that she wouldn't be left completely bare after reconstruction, Yumo had been forced to wear the women's underwear set Xiao had prepared...
Sigh...
'Farewell, my dignity...'
Miss Yumo sighed helplessly inwardly.
At the same time, looking at the incomparably beautiful reflection in the mirror beside her, she couldn't help freezing for a moment.
Seeing her beautiful self in the mirror, she suddenly understood why those nobles had been so obsessed with her.
Enmm...
Finding no one around, Miss Yumo couldn't resist imitating the fashion models in her memories and struck several alluring poses before the mirror, including some particularly seductive ones~
'It really is... pretty.'
Yumo couldn't help admiring inwardly.
However,
Very quickly, embarrassment overcame her, and Miss Yumo stopped "showing off her charms."
Forget it.
This is too embarrassing...
Sigh.
I'd better get down to business.
Thinking this, Yumo slowly picked up the communication magic stone on the table.
The next moment,
As crimson Shadow of Silence Power flowed into it, the communication magic stone emitted a pale blue glow.
Soon,
A gentle and magnetic male voice came from the stone.
"Lady Yumo, you've finally contacted me!"
His voice was full of tenderness, reverence, and intense excitement. Clearly, the owner of the voice was extremely happy after hearing from Yumo~
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Miss Yumo smiled softly and slowly sat down on the sofa.
"Yes, it's been a long time since we've had a chat, Xiao."
Clearly,
The one currently speaking with Yumo was none other than the head of the Black Rose Family and one of the human children who had grown up in the Great Winter Forest—
Xiao Black Rose.
"Oh right, first of all, thank you for the dress. It's beautiful and very practical."
"I'm so happy that you like it! How about I prepare several more sets for you next time?"
"N-no, no need. This is enough."
"It's alright, just one or two more. You're now the young lady of the Black Rose Family. If you only wear one outfit, people will laugh at you."
"Uh... is that so? Then alright."
"Oh, right, Lady Yumo. You contacted me specifically with the communication magic stone, and at this hour too. Is there something urgent?"
"Hm?"
??
Urgent?
Hearing the slight sense of urgency in Xiao's voice, Yumo frowned slightly and hurriedly asked apologetically,
"Sorry, am I disturbing you? If I am, I can contact you later. You should finish your work first."
After all, Xiao was the Duke of the Black Rose Family. Managing such a huge territory had to keep him incredibly busy. Yumo didn't want to disturb him.
Besides, it really was rest time...
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Elsewhere,
Inside the imperial palace of the Sadik Empire, shrouded by night and thousands of miles away,
After hearing Yumo's words, the black-haired man standing in a pool of blood, his entire body stained red, hurriedly revealed a panicked expression.
"It's alright, it's alright! Lady Yumo, everything here has already been taken care of. You're not disturbing me at all, not at all."
The black-haired man anxiously spoke into the communication magic stone.
At this moment,
At the man's feet,
An elderly white-haired man wearing a crown and barely clinging to life was lying prostrate on the ground...