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Chapter 206: Talia Captures Lanchi on the Spot
Chapter 206: Talia Captures Lanchi on the Spot
The workbench was cluttered with various drawing tools and scraps of materials, and amidst this mess lay a freshly crafted magic card, emanating a purple mist.
Lanchi leaned back into the sofa-like chair, yawning repeatedly as he dozed off.
Today was one of those rare occasions where he had crafted a magic card that he couldn't use himself, and now that it was done, he had no further involvement.
Great Love Poet, with her delicate fingers, gently picked up the newly created card, her eyes sparkling with joy and anticipation.
"Give it a try," Lanchi murmured, his eyes closed.
"Do you have enough magic power left? I'll need to borrow yours," Great Love Poet said hesitantly, setting the card down as she spoke.
She sensed that Lanchi's magic power was nearly depleted.
"It's fine," Lanchi waved his hand dismissively, indicating that she could use his power if she wished.
As they chatted, someone had been knocking on Lanchi's dormitory door several times.
However, the two of them were so focused on card crafting in the workshop that they barely heard the faint sounds, assuming it was a neighbor's door being knocked on.
"Lanchi, someone's knocking on the door. They've been at it for a while, meow," said Cat Boss, who had been sitting at the door, watching them craft cards. He turned his feline head towards Lanchi in the crafting room and meowed.
"Mine?" Lanchi asked, rubbing his sleepy head.
"Yes, meow," the cat boss replied.
Lanchi shook his groggy head, feeling that he must have heard correctly. It would indeed be nice to have a talking cat as a companion.
So, with a tired body, Lanchi got up from the sofa and walked to the door. To his surprise, he was met with a slight moment of bewilderment. Standing outside were Hyberrian and Talia, the latter looming like a guardian behind the former.
Hyberrian, noticing Lanchi's just-awakened appearance, nodded apologetically and said, "Cat Boss hasn't returned for a while, and the shop assistant asked us to come looking. I thought he might be here with you..."
Before Hyberrian could finish her sentence, her eyes, which had just noticed Cat Boss in the corner, fell upon a black-haired beauty who was standing in the living room, admiring herself in the mirror.
"!!!" Hyberrian rubbed her eyes, unable to believe what she was seeing.
When had Lanchi hidden such a beautiful woman in his home?! Hyberrian was certain she had never laid eyes on this enchanting dark-haired young lady before.
Her deep green coat was adorned with golden buttons and epaulets, and her white shirt had a emerald green tie, creating a clean and crisp look. The light-colored skirt featured a pattern of pure white roses, and her hair, like silky black satin, flowed with her movements, shimmering with a deep luster.
Her emerald eyes shimmered with a gentle clarity, her skin was as fair as snow, and her skirt billowed in the wind, revealing her long and elegant legs. Her feet were encased in sleek black shoes, and her strides were light and confident.
As the young lady turned, her smile was as sweet as sunshine, warming the hearts of those around her and drawing them closer.
Even Talia furrowed her brows, taken aback by the sight of Lanchi living with a human woman she had never met before...
It was only when Hyberrian and Talia got a clear view of the young lady's face that they realized they recognized it all too well.
In fact, it was overly familiar! Great Love Poet had completely transformed into a human, bearing the same black hair and green eyes as Lanchi, looking like his twin sister! Hyberrian's mouth hung open in astonishment, while Talia, standing beside her, narrowed her eyes, radiating a chilling intent that seemed to drop the temperature of the entire room.
Even Lanchi shuddered, suddenly alert.
He spun around to glance at Great Love Poet, then back at Talia, who was glaring at him from the doorway.
She had definitely arrived at an inopportune moment.
Talia approached Lanchi, her movements seeming slow.
Unconsciously, Lanchi took two steps back, but he soon found himself with his back against the wall.
"Lanchi... So you enjoy using my form for this sort of thing? Is it fun for you to dress her up?" Talia stood before Lanchi, her head tilted upwards as she gazed at him quietly, her question hanging in the air.
The last time Lanchi had used her appearance for Great Love Poet, she had endured it for the sake of their contract and the compensation.
But this time, she finally understood just how much of a menace Great Love Poet could be.
She could be exposed by Lanchi at any moment!
Initially, she had thought that Lanchi wouldn't do something like this, but now it seemed that if he truly had such a hobby, she would rather kill him.
And then, having broken the contract, she would take her own life as well.
Lanchi stared at Talia, who was closer to him than she had ever been before, and noticed her exquisite features and her hand that was slowly rising. He felt like he was experiencing death's embrace for the first time!
He never expected Talia to be this angry.
Based on his previous understanding of her, she was usually the calmer one!
"No, no, no, it wasn't me who changed it. It was to give Great Love Poet an additional means of disguise; she's too beautiful and conspicuous." Lanchi shook his head vigorously in explanation, feeling Talia's hand pressing his shoulders against the wall. It was surprisingly light, yet he found himself unable to move!
"..."
Talia's hand paused, and though she wanted to voice her doubts, she found it difficult to refute Lanchi's words.
In a moment of panic driven by survival instincts, people tended to speak the truth, and he wasn't lying.
It seemed that Lanchi truly believed that her appearance was too beautiful and eye-catching.
However, none of this eased the anger that burned within Talia.
"Miss Talia, we're heading to the Northern Continent soon, and we need to disguise Great Love Poet. You're too stunning, and without extra precautions, it would be easy for people to recognize her," Hyberrian chimed in, trying to help explain the situation.
"..."
Hearing Hyberrian's words, Talia's expression grew complex as she looked at her, still unable to release her grip on Lanchi's shoulders.
She was simply furious.
An anger that stemmed from unclear origins.
It was as if she was less significant than Great Love Poet, a mere summoned creature.
Or perhaps she just couldn't compare to Great Love Poet, a woman who was so endearing.
But why was she comparing herself to Great Love Poet?
She didn't care how Lanchi saw her.
The tangled mess of emotions within Talia's heart had nowhere to go, and it could only transform into resentment and anger directed at Lanchi.
Just then, Great Love Poet, who had been watching the perilous situation unfold from a distance, let out a soft sigh.
"It seems that you still find Talia more beautiful and captivating. You were just chatting with me, and now you've disappeared. I knew it must be Talia who had arrived..." She took a couple of steps forward and spoke to Lanchi.
Hyberrian was terrified.
If Great Love Poet were to stir up trouble in this situation, Talia might truly lose her rationality and strike Lanchi!
Hyberrian's gaze fixed on Great Love Poet, noticing that in her human form, she exuded an even more ladylike and graceful aura, and there seemed to be an additional hint of resemblance to Lanchi.
If they were to be placed before someone from the Northern Continent who had never met them, that person would surely believe them to be kin.
However, Hyberrian couldn't quite pinpoint how Great Love Poet resembled Lanchi aside from their hair and eye color.
"You've never complimented me like that." Great Love Poet stood beside Lanchi, her emerald eyes downcast as she spoke with a hint of hurt.
"..."
Just as Hyberrian prepared to stop Great Love Poet, she hesitated.
She pondered the meaning behind Great Love Poet's words...
Was she truly feeling a bit of resentment, stirring up trouble... or was she helping Lanchi deal with Talia's outburst?
A seemingly fractured relationship, yet an impeccable team!
Great Love Poet seemed to have picked up some of Lanchi's tricks!
(End of Chapter)
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