Vol 2. Chapter 17: She Has Insomnia

“No.” Hearing Vanessa’s smiling question, Mirexia shook her head and flatly denied it.

However, before making this series of movements, a barely perceptible hint of hesitation flashed in Mirexia’s eyes.

“I see.” Vanessa didn’t pursue the matter further, just nodded in agreement, glancing through the floor-to-ceiling window at the now completely darkened sky outside. “It’s getting late, I should be heading back.”

“But, where can you go back to in your current state?” Mirexia suddenly asked, knowing that Vanessa would have to wait a long time before she could change back.

“That’s true, I really can’t go back to the dorm like this.” Vanessa gazed at her current reflection in the floor-to-ceiling window, like an alluring peach-colored fairy.

In the past, she might have taken the risk to go back, but Shikondell’s nose was too sharp. Vanessa was afraid of being caught by her scent again, leading to suspicions and self-doubt.

Late at night, although there were almost no people left on campus, there might still be some insomniacs wandering around. Being seen wouldn’t be good.

“How about you stay here tonight?” Mirexia, looking at the stack of documents on the table, subconsciously avoided looking at Vanessa.

“Hmm? Is that okay? Won’t that trouble Your Highness Mirexia?” Vanessa tilted her head and asked.

“Why would it trouble me? Besides, you really have nowhere else to go, don’t you?”

Indeed, Vinny was a registered student at Carillian Academy, but Vanessa wasn’t, just a black sheep, making things difficult here.

If Vanessa insisted on leaving Mirexia’s villa, she would have to sleep on the muddy ground or in a tree hole, and without any guarantee of safety or not being discovered, which was absolutely unbearable for Vanessa, who demanded a refined life.

So the best choice was to spend the night at Mirexia’s.

But by doing so, she would achieve the accomplishment of spending the night at another girl’s home for the first time.

“But, wouldn’t that be inappropriate?”

Although Vanessa had already decided not to spend the night outside, she still put on a hesitant look, pretending not to want to trouble Mirexia, waiting for Mirexia to coax her.

Hehe, after all, agreeing so simply would damage her image. She had to put on a look of not wanting to trouble others, and then reluctantly accept the invitation.

“What’s inappropriate about it?” Although Mirexia’s expression didn’t change, seeing Vanessa still being so reserved with her made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

Weren’t they childhood friends?

In this world, besides their parents, who could know each other better than themselves??

It’s reasonable to entrust secrets to each other and live under the same roof, right??

Mirexia felt a bit shy inside, emphasizing to herself to stay calm. Vanessa was also a girl, they were of the same sex. What problems could there be with two girls living together?

So, she really didn’t need to be so shy.

‘Virtue + 30.’

‘Current Virtue: 12434.’

“Your Highness Mirexia has always lived alone, won’t you feel uncomfortable with me suddenly staying here tonight?”

“No, the house is big enough, one more person doesn’t matter.” Then, Mirexia slightly averted her gaze. “You’ve helped me so much today, and it’s already dark. How could I let you spend the night outside alone?”

“You can sleep in my room tonight.”

“But, if that’s the case, where will Your Highness Mirexia sleep?” Vanessa asked.

“I’ll sleep on the sofa.” Mirexia said.

They couldn’t possibly sleep together on the bed, could they? Although her bed was big enough to accommodate three people, it was really...

Thinking of that scene, Mirexia’s cheeks turned red again, especially noticeable under the light.

“That won’t do, how can we let Your Highness Mirexia sleep on the sofa? Your Highness is willing to take me in, and I’m already very grateful. How could I take the bed for myself?” Vanessa shook her head, indicating she couldn’t accept it.

“How about we both sleep on the bed~?” Vanessa suggested with a smile.

“...Don’t talk nonsense.” This tempting suggestion made Mirexia’s heart tremble.

She lowered her head, although she kept telling herself in her heart that she and Vanessa were both girls, and there was nothing wrong with two girls sleeping together, but for some reason, as soon as she thought of that scene, her face turned red and her heart beat like a king’s engine.

On the other hand, she secretly hoped Vanessa would continue to invite her to sleep together, and then she could reluctantly...

No, even reluctantly wouldn’t do, right? Such thoughts were too...

And, sleeping together, at least until after marriage, right? Not yet...

Wait, why was she thinking about marriage??

‘Virtue + 70.’

‘Current Virtue: 12504.’

“It really won’t do, how can a guest let the host sleep on the sofa?” Vanessa shook her head.

“It’s fine, I remember there’s a bed in the study, I’ll sleep there.” Mirexia said. “Alright, no more talking, let’s settle it like this. It’s getting late, let’s rest early. You go take a shower first, I’ll go after you.”

With that, Mirexia left. She prepared a set of towels and toiletries from her own room for Vanessa, along with a pair of slippers.

“Are these spares?”

“No, I live here alone, there are no spares for guests, these are all my usual items.”

“Of course, they’ve all been cleaned.” Mirexia, holding the towels and toiletries, averted her gaze and added.

“As long as Your Highness Mirexia doesn’t mind me, I’m really troubling you.” Vanessa smiled and took the towels and toiletries handed to her by Mirexia.

Mind? As Mirexia got close to Vanessa’s hair, she caught a whiff of the familiar and heart-stirring scent of white tea flowers mixed with lavender, momentarily dazed, then turned her head away.

How could she possibly mind?

“Why do you always say I’m troubling you? Aren’t we childhood friends?”

“But not doing so feels very impolite, so how should I say it from now on?” Vanessa tilted her head and asked.

“You don’t need to be so polite with me.”

“Then, as usual today, I’ll be troubling Your Highness Mirexia again, is that okay?~” Vanessa leaned forward and winked at Mirexia.

‘Virtue + 20.’

‘Current Virtue: 12524.’

Facing Vanessa’s constant teasing, Mirexia felt she was somewhat unable to handle it.

She was really a bit afraid she might do something irrational.

“You go take a shower quickly.” Mirexia pretended to be calm and turned to leave.

Her childhood sweetheart was as adorable as ever~

Vanessa looked at Mirexia’s retreating figure, couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.

Just as she thought, her kind-hearted childhood sweetheart definitely couldn’t bear to see her spend the night outside.

Ah, I feel like I owe Mirexia more and more?

Not just the top contributor in the virtue aspect.

Holding the toiletries and towels given by Mirexia, Vanessa came to Mirexia’s room, which was filled with a refreshing citrus scent, that was Mirexia’s smell.

Vanessa gently took a whiff, a faint blush appeared on her alluring peach-colored face.

She didn’t dislike Mirexia’s scent, and even [N O V E L I G H T] liked it a bit, after all, it was the scent of her most trusted childhood friend.

Mirexia’s room was very tidy and clean, the spaciousness was about the same size as the living room in her dorm, after all, this was the dorm of the top five second-year students, the same level as the dorm where Axiffe lived.

Vanessa opened the closet, inside were all Mirexia’s clothes.

She didn’t plan to explore further, rummaging through someone else’s room was quite impolite and immoral, even if that person was her childhood friend, there were still private spaces that one wouldn’t want to be probed.

She was just staying here for one night.

With this thought, Vanessa removed Armour Fortress, and wrapped herself in the towel given by Mirexia.

The convenience of Armour Fortress was here: leave it to buffer for a night, and it could be summoned again to refresh the state, including cleanliness, so even if it was stained with sweat, there was no need to take it off to wash — wait for a night, wait for its cleanliness to automatically recover, and it could be spotless again.

This was just like the male version Armour Fortress, no matter how thoroughly it was destroyed, no matter how much blood and dirt it was stained with, as long as you rest for a night, it could be as good as new.

Vanessa skillfully wrapped up her long hair, tied the towel, and headed to the bathroom.

Girls spend a long time taking showers, and it’s already late — if they don’t hurry, neither of them will be able to get up tomorrow.

Since she came in a hurry, she didn’t bring her own shower gel and shampoo, so she had to use Mirexia’s in the bathroom.

In the living room, Mirexia was flipping through the processed documents, checking for any mistakes, but hearing the sound of water from the bathroom, she felt a bit restless.

After who knows how long, the sound of water stopped, and after a while, a girl wrapped in a towel came out.

“Your Highness Mirexia, I’m done showering~ You can get ready to shower now.” Vanessa called softly.

“Mm.” Hearing this, Mirexia put down the documents, just as she stood up, she was stunned by the sight at the bathroom door.

The usually fluffy and gorgeous pink hair was now wet and draped over the girl’s fair shoulders, her skin flushed with a tempting peach hue from the hot water, like a lotus emerging from the water, the towel outlining her perfect, curvaceous figure, the front of the towel faintly revealing her full, round breasts strained subtly against the thin fabric, a pair of slender and beautiful legs casually exposed.

Unlike the usual virtuous and perfect pure young lady image, Vanessa now exuded a seductive charm, like a wife just out of the shower teasing her husband — it was captivating.

However, for some reason, Mirexia felt a bit uncomfortable inside.

Thinking that Vanessa’s appearance would also be seen by others in the future, she felt a bit uncomfortable.

A kind of impulse to monopolize the girl’s beauty.

Realizing this, Mirexia quickly shook her head, really not understanding why she was becoming more and more strange.

“By the way, since I didn’t bring shampoo, I used yours, Mirexia, now I smell like you, want to take a whiff~?” With that, Vanessa smilingly extended her jade-like arm toward Mirexia.

“?!”

‘Virtue + 200.’

‘Current Virtue: 12724.’

Huh, it can still get virtue??

Vanessa was a bit surprised, she thought Mirexia’s spring was almost tapped out — but there’s still some left??

“I need to hurry and shower too.” Mirexia didn’t directly respond to Vanessa’s words.

“Then, I’ll go to sleep first? Good night, dear~” Vanessa used a voice that could melt bones, and threw a wink at Mirexia.

‘Virtue + 100.’

‘Current Virtue: 12824.’

Pfft, there’s still more??

Vanessa was somewhat amused inside.

“...Dear??”

“Mirexia told me not to be polite with you, so I’m taking you at your word.” Vanessa explained with a smile.

“...By the way, Vanessa.”

“Hmm? What is it?” Just as Vanessa was about to turn back to her room, she heard Mirexia call her.

“About today’s matter, you...”

“Mm~ I know I know, this is just a way for Mirexia to relieve stress, and I, I just facilitated this method. Mirexia has always been a good child, under so much pressure normally — it’s normal to develop some small hobbies, it’s normal to relax privately occasionally. This is your personal life, I won’t gossip about it.” As soon as Mirexia opened her mouth, Vanessa knew what the other was going to say, and explained with a smile.

“Mm.” Mirexia nodded.

“Of course, if Mirexia has any more troubles in this regard in the future, you can come to me too~?” Before entering the room, Vanessa leaned against the door and said coquettishly.

She was open to all virtues.

Hearing this, Mirexia pursed her lips, as if thinking about what happened tonight again.

‘Virtue + 40.’

‘Current Virtue: 12864.’

Seeing this, Vanessa smiled without saying a word, entered the room, and gently closed the door.

Not long after, Mirexia also wrapped herself in a towel and went to wash up.

The room was filled with the scent of the shampoo and shower gel she usually used, but amidst it, there seemed to be a different fragrance mixed in.

Thinking about how Vanessa had also showered here earlier, a blush flashed across Mirexia’s face.

Sniffing that faint fragrance, it felt like not much time had passed, but by the time she finished washing, it was already very late.

Perhaps because her attention was entirely on that elegant fragrance, she didn’t pay attention to the time, which made her feel like time flew by.

Tonight, Vanessa was staying at her home.

Drying off the water droplets, drying her wet hair, Mirexia lay down on the bed in the study, feeling like she might have insomnia tonight.