Book 19: Chapter 22


    Weve arrived at shore.


    The news was excellent news for the four sisters who were about to turn in. The four sisters had been floating on the ocean waters for a long, long time, so long that it felt somewhat sickening. Even Daisy, who had recovered, looked sick. With the passage of time, not even the Princesses got to eat sumptuous meals as they initially did. Life was nowhere near as rxing as it once was. Ying and Tanya werent the fun type, so the sisters had virtually nothing to do on board. The boredom got to the point where Liu Yue plucked her fur to y with.


    The four sisters grew scared of loneliness, so they squeezed into one room. The news lit up the atmosphere in the room. The girls, who were lying dead, instantly sat up. Even the fur on Liu Yues tail stood up. She looked at Ying with a surprised look.


    Ying nodded: Yes. We can seend now. We have arrived at the port. ording to the young man, this is his nation. We are stopping at sea for one night as we are refused entry at night. We, therefore, will be getting to shore tomorrow. Oh, and one more thing. I hope you can fix your appearances so that you do not embarrass His Majesty.


    Thatstment was a pointless one for the sisters had already taken off to their own rooms to search for their clothes. With that said, it wasnt because they thought of what Ying mentioned but solely because they liked to look good and wanted to y once they got to shore. Ying and Tanya didnt go as envoys, which exined why they didnt wear armour but ordinary clothing. Their tall physique and aloof appearances made them the perfect ice beauties.


    Liu Yue sprinted outside to the rail. She saw the shing lights in the darkness resembling shining stars in the night sky. The air was no longer purely the scent of seawater. The scent of food from humanity as well as some rotten seafood lingered in the air. Normally speaking, the smell should be gag-inducing, but it almost brought to tear to her eyes at that moment.


    Liu Yue admired the soldiers aboard. They managed to stay as calm as a cucumber no matter where they were. Despite leading lives stricter than her own, their morale never dwindled, and none of themined. Furthermore, they werent allowed to leave the ship without Yingsmand in spite of having reached the shore, which meant that reaching the shore wasnt good news. Of course, there was also the youngster.


    Liu Yue couldnt help but want to see the youngster. They arrived at his homnd. It was the ce he mustered up all of his strength to return to. It was the ce where the countless stories and wonderful festivals he spoke of was, and also the ce where shed get to enjoy a celebration with her sisters. It waste at night at the moment, hence impossible to see anything on the shore.


    How does the city on shore look? How do the buildings look? How many people are there? How many stores are there? Howrge is the pce? I live in the Imperial City. My father named a city Troy City. My two grandmas live at Duargana and Hilles City. However, Ive never been here, pondered Liu Yue.


    Why do I feel as though youre very eager to rush down there to see the city?


    Liu Yue turned her head around to see Vera. Vera was dressed in a purple dress. It was practically impossible to see her dress, but her white skin from the elven gics she inherited highlighted her as if she was a light in the darkness. Vera withheld her smile. Obviously, her breasts didnt stand out just as when she was a kid


    Liu Yue was embarrassed as her sister read her mind. She forcibly put up a front. She looked at the mes in the direction of the shore and struggled to enunciate her response, I never thought about doing that.


    Youre a great liar, but your tail is a horrible liar.


    Vera went up to her sisters rear and grabbed her fluffy tail out of the blue. Liu Yue shrieked. Vera yed with Liu Yues gentle and smooth tail, causing Liu Yue to convulse. Liu Yue desperately tried to pull her tail out of Veras grasp.


    Whenever you harbour any naughty ideas, your tail will stand up. When youre happy, your tail will wag side to side as a dogs does. When youre unhappy, your tail will hang down.


    Vera released Liu Yue with a mischievousugh. She ced Liu Yues tail down. Liu Yue pulled her tail back into her grip. She red at her sister and thundered, Dont touch my tail! My tail is very important! I cant let people thoughtlessly touch it, and how did you know all that? Are you a creepy stalker?!


    You actually have the shame to say that? Arent you the creep who stalks Dad every day? I just watched you. Youre as easy to read as Mommy Ling Yue. Plus, Im your sister. Your family. If your family cant touch your tail, doesnt that mean not even Dad can touch it?


    Dad is different to you!


    How are we different? Ive also inherited Dads blood. Nothing will happen if I have a little touch.


    Vera stopped wanting to discuss Liu Yues tail, and so she stopped speaking to her sister. Instead, she leaned onto the rail. Vera looked at the mes her sister was looking at. She let out a breath of relief: Im so d weve finally arrived. I genuinely think I wouldve gone crazy on the ship, otherwise.


    Liu Yue nced at her sister out the corner of her eyes: I remember you were the one who egged us on toe here most fervently. Why are you nowining after a minor problem?


    Didnt you say you didnt want toe? Youre the first one who wanted to follow the boy here to prove yourself if you ask me. I only gave it the extra push after seeing you so eager.


    Since when did you turn into another Daisy?


    Daisy was the famous tsundere between the four sisters. She looked aloof on the surface, refusing to ignore anybody. In truth, shed considerately go to her sisters. She wasnt dislikeable despite her tsundere nature. That said, it gave her sisters an urge to tease her. Liu Yue already predicted what Daisysment on the topic would be. She thought Daisy would definitely say, Its not like I wanted toe here. I only came because you came here. I was worried about you, so I came along. Dont make me waste my time worrying about you.


    While weve arrived here, Liu Yue, you must remember that were not here for a holiday. Were in danger to some degree. Though he said he could protect us, do you think somebody who barely looks alive could protect us? My point is that you have to look after yourself. This ce is not as safe as at home.


    This has nothing to do with us, does it? Dad did say something was happening here, but it has nothing to do with us, does it?


    Thats not correct, Liu Yue. Since they need Dad, that means they absolutely will need us. Think about it. If they cant persuade Dad toe here and lock us up, wouldnt that force Dad toe? The difference is that we dont know if somebody will jump straight to that step. Hence, I think we better be as careful as we can. Vera patted her sister on her shoulder. Tone serious, she borated, The guy isnt worth trusting in the slightest. Actually, even if he did want to protect us, I dont think he has the ability to. I, to the contrary, will definitely protect you and our sisters.


    Confused, Liu Yue titled her head. Her sisters serious temperament confused her. She asked, What exactly is wrong with you, Vera? Yourepletely unlike yourself. Vera, why are you suddenly telling me this? Did you think Id be touched? I think I ought to be protecting you instead of you protecting me.


    Vera sighed with a wounded heart. She leaned over and pouted: Everybody else has cute younger sisters, while mine thinks of me that way. Protecting my younger sisters is a matter of course. Why does my younger sister hurt me  not to mention the fact that she doesnt feel touched? I need to share our story with Dad when we get back, so of course, I have to protect you.


    You want to be the main protagonist in the story you tell Dad?!! Youre too simple-minded!


    Liu Yue suddenly had a spark of realisation: The serious Vera isnt considering my safety. This girl is just waiting for danger to present itself so that she can protect her sister with her magic. Then, shell be the main protagonist of her story. She wants Dad to like her more! What a sinister woman she is She doesnt possess a fragment of the elves innocence and kindness. I havent suspected her just once. I suspect that shes not my kind and gentle Mommy Lucias biological daughter