Chapter 49 Do you still want it?

"Don't do anything weird."

Feeling the undisguised emotion in the lady's eyes, Tsumugi Kujo hesitated for a moment but decided to turn her back to the lady. She gathered her long hair in front of her and then spread her wings.

Oh?

Seeing the jet-black wings on Tengu's back, even though the lady had lived for hundreds of years, a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes. After all, not everyone has the opportunity to observe Tengu's wings up close.

Driven by curiosity, the lady reached out and gently stroked the base of the wings.

"Alas?!"

Kujo Tsumugi hadn't expected the lady to touch her and let out a scream. Realizing the situation, she quickly covered her mouth.

But it was too late. When Kujo Tsumugi looked back, she saw the lady with a playful smile on her face.

"I suddenly remembered that the almanac says it's not a good time to go out today, so I'll go back first."

Realizing the situation was worsening, Kujo Tsumugi quickly picked up her kimono and started putting it on, trying to escape the dangerous situation. However, as mentioned, it was too late.

The lady grabbed Kujo Tsumugi's wings, touching from the tip to the base. Severely stimulated, Kujo Tsumugi staggered and fell directly into the lady's arms.

"Oh my, I didn't expect that after not seeing you for five hundred years, the knight sister would become so proactive."

Due to the height difference, Kujo Tsumugi fell directly into the lady's embrace, and the lady was not polite at all. She hugged Kujo Tsumugi closely.

"Then... I'll be polite."

The noise in the room continued from the afternoon until sunset, and the lady finally let Kujo Tsumugi go.

Phew… The important business is done, now it's time for another important task.

Seeing Kujo Tsumugi lying on the bed with a lifeless expression, the lady's lips curled into a smile. She then removed her bloodstained armor, set aside her distracting thoughts, and began to observe the armor carefully.

The lady hadn't lied to Kujo Tsumugi. She did have a method to modify the armor to accommodate Kujo Tsumugi's wings. However, doing so would require a lot of physical strength and energy. So, she decided to collect some "interest" from Kujo Tsumugi in advance... Alright, that's a lie. She simply wanted to have Kujo Tsumugi's body.

After satisfying herself, the lady took out a set of holy relics from the Vision space:

Witch's Flame Flower, Witch's Everburning Feather, Witch's Time of Destruction, Witch's Heart of Fire, Scorched Witch's Hat.

This was the only set of five-star relics the lady owned. A two-piece set grants a 20% bonus to fire element damage, and a four-piece set grants the [Flame Witch] effect, which allows burning one's own memories, emotions, and soul to gain immense power for a short period.

To create cracks in the armor for Tsumugi Kujo's wings without damaging the rest of it, the lady needed to use the power of the [Witch of Fire].

The lady removed the crown-shaped mask from her face, and the temperature in the room began to rise rapidly, reaching an unbearable level for ordinary people in just a few seconds.

"Wow! What's going on?"

Kujo Tsumugi snapped back to reality from the burning sensation and immediately ran to the corner of the room. If she hadn't remembered she was currently naked, she might have run straight out of the room.

Ignoring Kujo Tsumugi, the lady mobilized the elemental power in her body, condensing it into a Fire Hunting Blade. She used this fire blade to gently scratch the back of the blood-stained armor. The intense heat from the fire blade gradually melted the five-star holy relic armor, forming a long, thin crack.

Since the lady wasn't familiar with iron smelting techniques, this was the only method she could think of to help Kujo Tsumugi.

The lady continued to make a few more slits in other parts of the armor. Once satisfied, she put the mask back on, and the temperature in the room returned to normal.

The lady sat on the bed, rubbing her brow.

"Alright, I've fixed it for you. You can leave now."

Unlike her previous coquettish tone, the lady's words now carried a hint of coldness, as if speaking to a stranger.

"Miss..."

Tsumugi Kujo approached the lady, looking at her with complex emotions.

She hadn't expected the lady to burn her memories and soul for such a trivial matter. For a moment, Kujo Tsumugi felt very uncomfortable.

Finally, Tsumugi Kujo made up her mind, lowered her head, and initiated a kiss with the lady.

First it was Eula, then the lady, and even a "girl" I had never met.

Tsumugi Kujo had only performed two simulations but had already formed such important bonds.

If I continue the simulation, what will happen in the end?

Looking at the lady, who had closed her eyes and was enjoying the kiss, a trace of confusion appeared in Kujo Tsumugi's eyes.

After a long time, their lips parted.

Kujo Tsumugi and the lady stared at each other, but neither spoke.

"Hehe, don't get the wrong idea. I just want to thank you for what you did for me. I don't have any special feelings for you!" Kujo Tsumugi emphasized.

Between them, one is an executive officer of the Fatui, and the other is a chief hunter specializing in hunting Fatui. Their identities meant they could not be together openly, so Kujo Tsumugi said this deliberately.

"This is the first time you've kissed me."

A peaceful smile, reminiscent of a Yamato Nadeshiko, appeared on the lady's face. It was a stark contrast to her usual domineering attitude and made her seem warm and comforting.

The lady's words made Kujo Tsumugi blush. In most cases, Kujo Tsumugi was the passive party, so it was rare for her to take the initiative to kiss others. Before the lady, only Kujo Sara had enjoyed such an "honor."

"I…" Kujo Tsumugi initially wanted to leave but, seeing the happy smile on the lady's face, she subconsciously changed her words.

"Do you still want it?"

The lady nodded, looking at her expectantly. Their faces moved closer, and they kissed again.