Yes, Lady Funina!

It's not that the mattress is particularly soft, or that the bed's shape is particularly unique, but rather... the bed is made of water.

This bed is made of a transparent, skin-friendly material encasing an unknown azure liquid. Unlike ordinary home beds with headboards and legs, it is a complete cuboid, and it is very large, taking up almost half of the bedroom. It could probably accommodate two people, or even double the number of people.

Richard had actually heard of this kind of bed before, but it was generally used in the medical field. Now that he had seen it at Yae no Kamiko's place, Richard couldn't help but sigh.

You have to know how to play.

When Yae no Miko saw the look of surprise on Richard's face, her mood improved in a wonderful way. However, this feeling did not last long, because she suddenly realized that she was not happy at all. Wouldn't she be the one to suffer later?

If she had been in the lead in this war, it would have been fine; she could have just suffered a little as a small price to pay for victory. But the problem was that she not only failed to gain the upper hand, but was utterly defeated.

Now things have turned out differently. What was originally intended as compensation for Richard has become reparations after the defeat.

What is this? Losing both the wife and the army?

They were already bullied so badly in the living room, and now they've added a waterbed. They're going to be bullied to death!

If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have stayed on the sofa...

Of course, such thoughts were just wishful thinking. Putting one's first time in the living room was a bit too casual. She had already made a huge concession by running all the way from Inazuma to Fontaine to offer herself. If she were to offer herself in the living room as well, it would be nothing short of self-degradation.

Yae no Miko would rather beg Richard to call him "good brother" than do that.

The living room and such are fine as future DLC, but they're not suitable as the main game.

A sense of ritual, too much of it is not good, but it can't be absent either.

Yae no Miko struggled to get down from Richard's arms, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, she stumbled and fell towards the waterbed because she had no strength.

The waterbed truly lived up to its name; its softness and elasticity were astounding. As soon as Yae no Miko sank in, she was bounced up, even bouncing twice.

But that's not the most amazing part. The most amazing part is the scenery outside the waterbed. Like a white rabbit, it leaps out of the hole and then cleverly retreats back in. Even though it's just a fleeting glimpse, you can still see the rabbit's pink eyes.

Fun fact about Inatsume: Because kimonos require you to be wrapped up in layers, many women don't wear extra underwear when wearing a kimono.

Therefore... although Yae no Miko was not wearing a traditional kimono, she still respected tradition, at least when it came to her undergarments.

The distinction between primary and secondary elements is clear.

Yae no Miko didn't care about her exposed skin, after all, Richard had seen it before, and even touched it...

Moreover, after the series of actions just now, Yae Miko's kimono was already squeezed and messed up. Kimono is a formal dress that requires various complicated procedures to put on. Even if Yae Miko made some changes, it is still not like ordinary clothing that can be restored after being messed up.

Once it's messed up, it's truly messed up. A little looseness can be restored with fine-tuning, but in Yae no Kamiko's current situation, unless a lot of effort is put into starting over, there's simply no way to restore it.

The wardrobe malfunction... was actually inevitable, and it was originally part of Yae no Kami's plan.

But the current situation has little to do with the original plan, Yae no Miko thought.

She then felt the waterbed vibrate, and with the sound of rushing water, Richard went into the water.

We've finished our dessert, so it's time to enjoy the main course.

As if realizing something, Yae no Miko did not resist much; in fact, she was quite cooperative. She even personally instructed Richard on how to untie the kimono's obi (waistband) and how to help him take it off.

Until the last layer of concealment was thrown aside, the Eightfold Divine Child had no more secrets for Richard, and correspondingly... Richard was the same.

This time, Richard didn't say anything, because he knew that Yae no Kami had already made preparations.

With a soft hum, the water began to surge, creating ripples and a rushing sound...

Everything is left unsaid.

Chapter 193 Fermented Fox (8K)

—This is definitely not the first time Richard has done this.

This was a conclusion that Yae no Miko reached afterward.

He was so skilled that he had a clear plan for every step; his skill was beyond what could be described as mere talent.

Just like a newcomer to the battlefield, even if they are born to fight, they will still have a sense of naivety when they participate in killing the enemy for the first time.

But Richard was different; he was as experienced as a seasoned general!

Dealing with a new recruit like Yae no Miko resulted in a double suppression of his level and skills.

He directly defeated Yae no Kamiko, leaving him completely broken, until finally he didn't even have the strength to lift a hand.

Moreover, because of the waterbed that night, Yae no Miko would subconsciously wriggle her body whenever she heard the sound of rushing water, as if she were responding to something. By the time she realized what was happening, she felt terrible.

Of course, these were just minor incidents. What she really couldn't accept was that Richard was incredibly strong, like he was made of iron, as if he never got tired.

And he went on to do all sorts of things. After the first experience, he actually went to the living room, got the remaining sake, and poured it all over her, calling it something like "Sake Fox"...

She, a dignified five-tailed celestial fox, actually had a day when she had to cry and beg for mercy, and she was crying from both ends, from above and below.

Seemingly realizing that Yae no Miko had indeed reached her limit, and since it was her first time, she couldn't go too far, Richard didn't continue. However, the lingering expression on his face left a deep impression on him.

Livestock!

This was Yae no Miko's only thought before she fell into a deep sleep last night.

When Yae no Miko opened her eyes again, it was already the afternoon of the next day.

Some might ask, how could Yae no Miko, a member of Narukami's family, sleep until the afternoon when Clarin got up at noon? That doesn't make sense.

Sigh, it's because Yae no Miko is a divine being and has a better constitution than Clarind, who is human, that she slept until the afternoon.

After all, even though they get up late, they also receive a lot of rain and dew, so they go to bed late too.

Richard isn't a machine with a fixed output; he's a charging station. The amount of electricity he outputs isn't determined by how much he can output, but by how much the other party can handle.

A brand new power bank like the Yae Shinko has a large battery capacity, so Richard naturally needs to output more power. Consequently, the current puts a greater burden on the Shinko power bank, resulting in a longer standby time.

This makes sense, right?

When Yae no Miko opened her eyes, just like Clarind had been a few weeks earlier, her whole body felt weak and limp, even her bones felt like they were melting!

I rested in bed for half an hour before gradually regaining some strength.

She blinked, looked at the empty bed beside her and the blankets draped over her, and felt a sense of relief for no reason.

She didn't experience the emptiness one feels when waking up to find the person who tormented her yesterday gone, because she knew that it would be a bad thing if Richard were there.

Leaving aside whether her delicate body could withstand the other party's attacks, just take today's exchange between the two countries as an example. If she and Richard were both absent, anyone with a little common sense would know what happened last night.

It's not that Yae no Miko wanted to deliberately hide it, but the 'sneak attack!' (snort, Khan sound) was indeed not a glorious thing. He was still on someone else's territory, so he couldn't act too arrogantly.

Imagine someone treats you to delicious food and drinks, and then you cheat on them that very day. Is that appropriate?

This is clearly inappropriate.

Of course, Yae no Miko's situation is a special case. The above is just an example. Please do not take it personally if there are any similarities.

Yae no Miko glanced at the kimono that was already crumpled beyond recognition under the bed, with water stains left by some unknown liquid in some places. Her pretty face couldn't help but blush slightly. She dragged her tired body off the waterbed, then picked up the clothes on the ground and folded them neatly.

She didn't throw away the clothes; they were definitely not wearable anymore. When she designed them, she didn't consider reuse; they were intended to be disposable.

Although the fabric used is quite expensive, it is precisely because the fabric cannot be reused that it appears so pricey.

The reason I kept it safe was simply because it had some sentimental value, just like the waterbed behind her. I probably won't use it again in the future, but I certainly won't throw it away, so I'll just leave it there!

When she accidentally comes across these prices someday, will she smile knowingly?

Yae no Miko thought about that scene, and then the image of her disheveled state yesterday appeared in her mind. She quickly shook her head to shake those absurd memories out of her mind.

She hurried to her wardrobe, opened it, took out a change of clothes, and ran into the bathroom...

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Back in the morning, the sunlight streamed through the window and onto the wooden floor. Richard was already dressed, had eaten breakfast, and was ready to go to work.

Before leaving, he glanced at the sleeping Yae no Miko.

'He probably won't wake up anytime soon,' Richard thought. 'Shadow probably knows about this, which saves me the trouble of explaining.'

Yae no Miko thought she had made thorough preparations, but little did she know that Richard had already seen the Eye of Evil Lightning Punishment above the villa on his way there.

Clearly, while it's not fair to say that Shadow knew nothing about Yae no Kami's whereabouts, he certainly knew them inside and out.

How could mere magic possibly obscure the gaze cast by the gods?

However, Shadow still gave the Divine Child some face. After Richard entered the villa, the Eye of Evil Radiance and Punishment vanished into thin air, as if it had never existed in the first place, leaving no trace.

The next day, when Richard met Ying at the Mo Mang Palace, the two exchanged glances but neither mentioned Yae no Miko's absence, because they both knew why Yae no Miko hadn't come.

Everything is left unsaid.

"tacit agreement"

Instead, Funina became puzzled by Yae no Miko's absence and asked Kage for the reason.

Shadow answered Fryna in this way.

"Perhaps due to the change in environment, Shenzi had some insomnia last night and didn't fall asleep until dawn this morning. Moreover, she is a lazy person by nature, so she will probably sleep until the afternoon... I apologize to you on her behalf."

The funniest part was when Richard chimed in, "She really is like that. After all these years, she hasn't changed at all."

Ying glanced at Richard silently, but made no comment.

Upon hearing Richard's words, Funina's doubts vanished. Instead, she waved her hand magnanimously, indicating that it was alright and she could sleep as long as she wanted without having to be polite. She added that it was fine if she didn't come for the next few days.

'This way, we can also reduce the time the other party spends with Richard. It's a win-win situation!' Fulina thought.

Furna didn't realize that Yae no Miko's absence was due to her excessive contact with Richard.

Today is the opening ceremony of the cultural exchange between the two countries. Although the Divine Child is absent from the opening ceremony due to 'illness', it is actually fine as long as either the Divine Child or the Shadow can speak. So it doesn't matter if Yae Divine Child is not here.

After the speeches by the two deities, Fucarus and Ray Film, the cultural exchange event officially began.

The activities include a wide variety of items, including but not limited to novels, movies, comics, and other entertainment that people usually enjoy.

Of course, what she cared about most was the martial arts competition, but she had only mentioned this project to Yae no Kamiko, and she didn't know much about how it was actually implemented.

In this respect, Shadow and Funina are quite similar; both of them... can let their subordinates perform to their full potential.

High emotional intelligence: Empowering subordinates

Low emotional intelligence: being sidelined by subordinates

When Ying asked Funinna this question, she saw the blank look on Funinna's face and knew that she had met the real god.

"I...I'll go ask Clorinde." Furnessa blushed deeply and quickly called Clorinde over, repeating the question Shadow had asked her to Clorinde again.

Clarinde pondered for only a moment before quickly giving her reply.

“Yes, there are, but only hand-to-hand combat, anything that involves weapons… It’s too dangerous, so it’s prohibited,” Clarind said.

"Danger? But as long as it's not sharpened, there shouldn't be any problem, right?" Ying asked doubtfully.

“That’s the problem, Lord Narukami.” Clarind said, drawing her silver-white pistol from her waist, unloading the ammunition, pointing the muzzle at herself, and handing it to Ray.

Ying took the weapon, and after a brief look at its structure, she understood the problem.

"As you can see, a knife can be left unsharpened, but a gun is no different from a block of iron if it's not fired," Claude said helplessly.

There are still people in Fontainebleau who use traditional weapons, but the vast majority of people, even the rats in the Grey River, have already started using this convenient and powerful weapon.

Even those who still use traditional weapons do so only out of interest and hobby, and basically do not engage in actual combat.

After all, times have changed.

Imagine if, during a duel, the Inazuma samurai used an iaido slash, and the Fontaine samurai also used an iaido slash with a distinct local flavor.

That scene was probably restricted; if someone accidentally hit a vital spot, even a person with healing abilities and the Eye of God nearby probably wouldn't be able to save them.

If firearms are banned, Fontaine is essentially ruined, swinging from one extreme to the other.

There's nothing we can do. No matter how many skilled and talented people there are in Fontaine, you have to understand that the martial arts used by Inazuma are all passed down from the Shadow!

Isn't this just like delivering vegetables to someone?

But this was Inazuma Goddess's request, and it wouldn't be good to refuse. After thinking it over, the only thing worth watching was the fight.

Most importantly, if it's just hand-to-hand combat, no matter how fierce the fight, as long as Head Nurse Sigwen is there, even if something happens, she can always be saved.

If no one dies, the harmony between the two sides will not be damaged. After all, it would be too ugly if someone died during the exchange activities between the two countries.

Um... not counting the Yae no Miko, and the probability of foxes and dragons... is just too low.

Ying nodded. "I'm sorry, I didn't think things through."

Clarinde was completely taken aback that Shadow, a deity, would apologize to her, a mere mortal, for such a matter. She quickly waved her hand and said, "It's alright, it's alright. Actually, if you really feel the urge to spar... my martial arts skills are passable, though of course they can't compare to yours. It's just a friendly exchange..."

It wasn't that Clarinde enjoyed being masochistic, but she genuinely wanted to spar with the Thunder God who held the title of God of Martial Arts. Moreover, she had heard Richard say that Richard had taught him his martial arts.