He's spoiled rotten; that wolf cub knows how to flirt and be affectionate.

3333 remotely viewed, Qu Yi stood on the steps, looking down at the lifeless garden, expressionless.

[Host, you're just going to let him take the power of light away like that?]

Qu Yi looked towards the spot where Odis had just appeared. It was empty. He had imprisoned her and plundered the power of light without restraint, but what he plundered would never truly belong to him, and he would lose it sooner or later.

She slowly explained: "Her pride prevented her from allowing others to take her power; that was a disgrace. Giving away power meant discarding it, and it was only fair that someone else would pick it up after she had lost it."

[Huh?] Are you talking about the original owner?

[She's a hopeless romantic.]

【……】It was indeed referring to the original owner.

Qu Yi raised her hand, and white light emanated from her palm. The flowers felt the warm power, regained their vitality, and swayed their beautiful forms once more.

Not just anyone can pick up what I've lost.

The words were gentle, but 3333 sensed a hidden chill in them and silently lit a candle for Odis in his heart.

The power of light filled the entire space. Qu Yi turned around to go inside, but suddenly there was a strange noise behind him.

The door had opened again at some point, and when she turned around, she met a pair of dark blue eyes.

The blond youth's eyes widened. He had found his way here and it took him some time to find the entrance. When he opened the door, he saw a woman.

Very beautiful.

It was so beautiful that he felt time had stopped.

She had long, curly black hair, like seaweed. Because there was no wind, the strands of hair hung quietly behind her. Anseille thought that if she were standing in a breeze, her hair would dance in the wind and look even more beautiful.

"Who are you?" he asked.

"The imprisoned."

"You've been imprisoned?!"

Ansel raised his voice, and the next second he sensed the power in the space. His brows furrowed slightly: "Why are you locked up? Imprisoning others is illegal and violates the rules of the kingdom."

"Rules are made by people, and people can break them, let alone someone of a higher status."

"Do you know who imprisoned you?"

"know."

Why didn't you run away?

"...It started out because of love."

Ansel's gaze paused: "Love?"

Qu Yi continued, "Later, it was because we were powerless to do anything about it."

"You lured me here so you'd help me?"

"Yes."

Are you sure I'll help you?

"Probably, you seem like a kind person."

Ansel's expression was complicated; it was the first time someone had said he was kind.

This was their first meeting. Later, Ansel would come over occasionally, but he couldn't take Qu Yi with him.

He came over to chat with her like he was meeting a friend. After a few conversations, they learned each other's names.

“Virginia?” Ansel’s eyes widened. “This isn’t the God of Light…”

"Yes."

"You're really bold. Aren't you afraid of being punished by the God of Light?"

"Not afraid."

Qu Yi needed to accumulate power for a period of time before she could leave, so when Odis came again, she released more light power in advance. He left satisfied, but he didn't see the cold look in her eyes after she turned around.

Ansel saw the withered flowers as soon as he arrived and sat cross-legged at the door with a displeased look on his face. He could only open the door but could not come in. He always ended up sitting at the door.

"You gave him the power of light again."