The soft sensation on her face and the unique fragrance that invaded her nostrils made Sakura feel as though she were buried in a deep trench, filled with passionate air.
Ugh...
She struggled for a moment, and after a while, she finally breathed in fresh air. Looking up, she saw Elysia standing in front of her.
"What, what are you doing?"
That stunning face was full of smiles, and her purple eyes seemed to sparkle like stars. She deliberately slowed down her speech.
"Sakura, you truly are impressive. You've made my girlish heart overflow♪"
"What do you mean???"
"It's simple, you see. When I saw such courage in you, it revived my broken heart, which had been shattered by someone's tough exterior. Mm-hmm, a girl in love is the most beautiful!"
Sakura blinked several times, quickly understanding.
Earlier, Elysia had hit a wall with Möbius and had found her confidence again by talking to me. As expected, she still loved meddling in others' business.
Because she could understand that caring heart, Sakura didn't find it unpleasant, but rather amusing.
"Elysia, I really envy how unaffected you are by the outside world and how happy you always are."
"Oops, wrong! I do get sad sometimes, you know. I've even become a bit more serious lately." Elysia shook her finger, then grabbed Sakura's hand. "So, what do you really think? You want to entrust your sister to Ryan, don't you?"
"That was the case at first, but not anymore. However, I still need to observe. Ryan has a unique charm that makes people want to understand him, get close to him, and follow him." Sakura said decisively, recalling past events. She felt it was more than just strength, it was something else.
"And then?"
"And then?" Sakura thought for a moment, her pale face slightly flushed. "In this dangerous world, people you can entrust yourself to are even rarer."
Entrusting yourself, first and foremost, means surviving to the end. Therefore, the rate of romance within the Fire Moth is terrifyingly low. The further you are on the front lines, the lower the rate. Nobody wants to make a 'get married and go back home' promise, only to actually die.
It's quite sad, but Elysia talent is finding beauty in the sorrow.
She covered her mouth, looking astonished. "Sakura, you are truly brave. If Möbius could learn just a little from you, that would be great."
Möbius...
Sakura raised an eyebrow, not sensing any malicious intent, but rather purity.
"Elysia, I've always been curious. Why do you encourage things from behind the scenes? It doesn't seem like you're just preparing to watch the show."
"Uh, maybe I'm a bit impatient. You know I'm a passionate beautiful girl♪" Elysia put her hands on her hips proudly. "I just respect each person's thoughts and want to preserve all this beauty. In this era, beautiful things are always precious and fragile."
"If, I'm saying if, it comes to that, we won't be able to share Ryan. The competition will be fierce."
"Well, that's a beautiful competition. And who says we can't share? I've already said it, I respect each of your ideas♪"
Sakura's mouth turned into an 'O' shape, staring blankly at Elysia. She felt like the other person was a hundred times bolder than herself. This was now completely disregarding morality and human decency.
What an outlaw, now I finally understand why Dr. Möbius avoids her.
"You... your idea is quite Brave."
"Right? Super Elysia is always brave at any time. I'm looking forward to your decision. I think you'll make progress faster, and then I wonder what kind of expression dear Möbius will have?"
"I don't know about the rest, but she'll definitely regret what she said to me today."
She's really enjoying herself.
Sakura covered her face, whispering, "I'll try, but I have one thing to ask you."
"What?"
Sakura's gaze was as sharp as a knife, and she asked sternly, "What about you? Are you just an observer and a mover, never considering participating?"
Her words struck right to the heart. Elysia smile froze for a moment, her finger resting on her lips, tilting her head slightly.
"I... I don't know."
The answer surprised Sakura, who then smiled warmly. "I thought you would say that was impossible."
Tap.
The moment she finished speaking, she saw Elysia suddenly take a step forward, forcing her back to the wall. As Elysia smiled, she pushed herself even closer, slowly lifting her knee.
Sakura felt the sensation of her inner thigh, and her peripheral vision caught the friction between Elysia white stockings and her over-the-knee socks. The girl in front of her suddenly became very aggressive.
"What... What are you doing?"
Elysia gently stroked her fox ears, until Sakura's face turned red and her breath became heavier.
"Hehe, just a little lesson for you. Don't tease me like that again♪"
...
Ryan opened his eyes, yawning as he looked at the computer screen in front of him. He suddenly twitched his nose.
Why does it smell like oranges? Did the ventilation system break down?
He checked the air conditioning, and everything seemed normal. Speaking of which, this underground place, aside from the lack of sunlight, wasn't too bad. It's always 25 degrees, and the purified air might even be better than on the surface.
'A true homebody could stay here until the end of the world.'
The room was about 30 square meters, with a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. The Fire Moth had even provided some living supplies, including rice, ensuring everyone could work happily overtime.
He stretched his joints and saw the time in the bottom right corner of the screen was eight in the morning.
"Wow, I've slept for four hours. Surrounded by heavy steel, it feels really safe, though the time difference is easy to mess up. But who cares at this point?"
He made a cup of coffee and glanced at the chat software on his computer. Eden had already left a message in the middle of the night.
"I made a few changes to the new song. Please confirm."
"I practically copied 'Scarborough Fair,' and this can be changed?" Ryan instinctively put on his glasses, slid the mouse, and clicked the play button, then heard the gentle melody.
"Are you going to Scarborough Fair?" "Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme" "Please say hello to the girl there for me"
...
The song was as distant as the breeze, and Eden's clear voice made Ryan feel like he was seeing a beautiful spring. He closed his eyes, and his fingers lightly tapped the beat.
Indeed, this genre really suits Eden and aligns with the trends of this world.
The pre-civilization era favored operas, and heavy metal rock was extremely niche. Coincidentally, Ryan had often listened to this kind of style before, so he had a lot of content in his belly.
Flowers, love, and the futile wars, it was like a hymn, yet also a complaint.
"Mm, the second section of the song adds power. I can feel the injustice of fate," Ryan replied, hearing the 'ding-dong' notification. He was a little surprised.
This was almost a reply in seconds. Eden was usually very busy, sometimes taking an entire day to respond.
"You're truly an expert. If there was no war, you might become a star equal to me." (Handshake with dog)
There was even an emoji. But this golden dog was very fitting for her wealthy lady image.
Ryan silently chuckled. Getting praise early in the morning made his mood instantly better, but he wasn't overly confident yet. He continued typing away at the keyboard.
"I'm not good at singing, but I know a few instruments, though I haven't played them in a long time."
"What instruments?"
"Have you heard of the Xiao?" Ryan laughed when he typed these words.
He remembered a long time ago, when he was still a student, he was nicknamed 'Xiao Master,' always being teased by the animals in the dorm. Every time they met, they'd ask if he had played the Xiao that day.
In a luxurious bedroom, Eden was lying on a large bed about four or five meters wide.
She wore a purple gauze nightgown, her long hair a bit messy, making her look lazy. She held her phone, looking puzzled.
What is a Xiao?
As an absolute expert in the music field, she couldn't believe there was an instrument she had never heard of. After a while, she honestly replied.
"I've never heard of it. Is it a wind instrument?"
"Mm, it's similar to a flute. If I get the chance, I'll make one. The structure is actually quite simple."
Making your own instrument? Is she from a musical family?
Eden rolled around on the bed a few times, then lay on her back, feeling full of surprises lately.
This Ryan is really a professional composer. His song "ONLYTIME" took the world by storm as soon as it was released. The quality goes without saying, but the key point is that it really fits her style.
For songs of this quality, it would take her one or two years to get inspiration. Yet, in such a short time, here comes the second one.
A smile quietly appeared on the corner of her mouth. Eden didn't care much for strength, but Ryan achievements in the field of art made her see him in a new light.
"I'm looking forward to it. You're more capable than I thought, with those labels stacked on you, like a miracle."
Strong, researching, and understanding art—almost unbelievable.
Early in the morning, Ryan was praised, and his face flushed red. He thought to himself, this Eden really knows how to flatter people.
I'm just an art mover, I don't deserve this kind of praise.
Ryan thought this in his mind, of course, he wouldn't reveal it. He was even a little smug.
Hey, after being a time traveler for over twenty years, I finally feel like one of the seniors.
In his original plan, he should've just moved things for wealth and enjoyed life, but it was interrupted by the corruption. He never expected that, to deal with corruption, he would go in a big circle and end up achieving his original plan.
"You're also a gem on the crown of civilization. Art and technology are both treasures of human civilization."
Ryan quickly returned the compliment, using elegant words, not settling for a simple "good job."
Eden had heard similar words many times, but hearing them from an artist of the same level made her bright eyes turn into crescent moons.
She was about to say a few polite words when the door was gently knocked, and her agent in a professional outfit walked in.
"Eden, it's time to get up. You have to attend a charity donation event for the abandoned districts this afternoon."
"I know, Eve," Eden replied, tossing her phone aside, sitting up slowly, rubbing her eyes. Then she heard a message alert and quickly picked it back up to check.
Eve immediately noticed her hair was a bit messy, and her spirit looked a bit sluggish, nowhere near her usual elegance and refinement.
"Eden, didn't you sleep well?"
"I was busy modifying the new song last night, then waiting for his response."
"Who?"
Eden paused for a moment, raised her phone, and smiled like the soft glow of the moon.
"a close friend"