World Modulation Mode in Honkai

Ye Feng hugged Aponia from behind, almost pressing his entire weight onto her.

"Of course I'm proud."

Ye Feng said, "I was able to resolve Aponia's inner conflicts and let you feel true joy."

Aponia usually had a sorrowful, compassionate expression, but over these past few days, Ye Feng had seen many different emotions from her.

Aponia grabbed Ye Feng's hand and sighed softly, "I'm really a disgraceful person."

"It doesn't matter. No matter what kind of person you are, I will always stand by your side."

Ye Feng's breath gently brushed against Aponia's neck, her fair and delicate skin blushing slightly.

Her expression was languid, as if intoxicated, and a faint fragrance surrounded her, like a butterfly entering a dream.

Ye Feng's words and touch felt like a magical potion, lightly passing over her, and Aponia felt her body heating up once again...

The two of them were inseparable every day.

Aponia had completely let down her guard. After all, Ye Feng had seen her at her most embarrassing moments—what else was there to hide?

With Ye Feng, Aponia found a brief peace and salvation.

"But Aponia, you are not 'fallen.'"

Ye Feng said, "You've just come to understand your true self. Saving others is your wish, but 'finding happiness for oneself' is the most basic desire hidden within every person's heart.

So, it's not something shameful, and there's no need to blame yourself for it. What do you think?"

Aponia, who had been kneeling in prayer, glanced up at Ye Feng and rolled her eyes.

—Can you take that thing out of your mouth before asking me questions?

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The simulation eventually came to an end.

After all, Ye Feng couldn't stay in the simulated world forever.

There was still a vast world outside waiting for him to explore.

Also, because of the time difference, Ye Feng couldn't leave Aponia alone in the simulation world for too long.

While teaching Kiana outside for a short time, years could have passed in the simulator. Although the time flow could be adjusted, it wasn't necessary.

Ye Feng had already become Aponia's "safe harbor."

"Goodnight, Aponia."

"See you tomorrow, Xiao Feng."

Aponia closed her eyes in the simulation world, and when she opened them again in the real world, she found herself in the distant sanctuary.

Suspended in the clouds, the nun floated silently.

Aponia pressed her hands to her chest, where she still felt a lingering warmth.

"Xiao Feng..."

Her gaze was sometimes hazy, sometimes clear.

In that world, she had lived every day for 18 years; it was real to her, an undeniable memory.

Yet there was still a feeling of something unreal.

"Was it Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming of Zhuang Zhou...?"

In the end, it didn't matter.

She gazed upon the Elysian Realm, as if foreseeing something. Her pupils contracted slightly.

Meanwhile, at the Valkyrie Restaurant,

Ye Feng picked up a steaming bun.

The bun, fresh out of the steamer, was large enough that it couldn't be held with one hand, so Ye Feng cradled it in both.

Kiana glanced down at herself, then at the bun in Ye Feng's hands, feeling a bit awkward.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"Huh? What?"

Ye Feng then noticed where Kiana's gaze had been and looked up in surprise, exclaiming, "Bug, my dear Bug! You're starting to understand things! See, we're really in sync, like a perfect couple."

A moment ago, Ye Feng had been absent-mindedly reminiscing about Aponia's meals.

Kiana had read his expression perfectly.

"Ugh, while my body may be pure, my thoughts have sunk to the level of a 30-year-old bachelor."

"Who's your bug? And my name is Kiana!"

Kiana was still stubbornly trying to correct Ye Feng's nickname for her. It was clear she was a determined girl.

She snatched the bun from Ye Feng's hands—surprisingly daring—and took a bite.

Delicious!

So, buns are this good? She'd never tried them before.

Finally, Kiana got back to the main topic, "I almost forgot what I came for. Aunt Theresa wanted me to pass on a message—she wants to come in too."

"?"

Ye Feng blinked, then smiled slightly, "My dear Bug, you passed on that message?"

"I tried to persuade her, but Aunt Theresa is stubborn. She insists on seeing this 'mysterious realm' for herself. What could I say? Tell her she'd be at your mercy if she came in?"

How could she say that? If Theresa asked, "How do you know?" Kiana would be mortified.

"Besides, I don't know how to bring people in. I've tried before, but it didn't work."

"Got it."

Kiana sighed in relief.

She wasn't sure whether she was glad for her own reputation, or for protecting Theresa's honor.

"So, there's no way?"

"At the moment, I don't know any method."

"Good."

Otherwise, if Mei were brought in too, Kiana would really cry.

"Now that the question's answered, Bug, put on this outfit."

["Final Form Swimsuit Skin"]

And there's even cat ears.

Not only that, Ye Feng had added a cat tail.

A neatly folded outfit was placed beside Kiana.

"Why don't you help me change?"

"I want to see you do it yourself."

"You really have terrible taste."

"Mhm, your disgusted expression is really something, Bug."

"..."

Kiana's face went cold again—she wasn't anyone's "spice!"

"Let's head to the dorm."

"No."

Kiana stiffened. "You're not making me change here, are you?"

"This time, we're going to Theresa's office. She wants in, so let her get used to it in advance."

"..."

So, this guy really is terrible!

The two went to the office, which was conveniently empty.

Only then did Kiana realize something: to change into the cat swimsuit, she'd have to undress first… right in front of him?

She clearly felt the difference between changing clothes in front of someone and undressing in front of someone.

But she had come this far, and a Kaslana knight keeps her word!

Ye Feng sat in Theresa's chair, watching Kiana's graceful movements.

"A beautiful girl is a pleasure to watch, no matter what she's doing."

"Hmph, it's not for you to see. I'm just keeping my promise."

"Sure, sure. Now, Kiana, it's your turn to sit here."

"..."

Like riding a horse, Kiana straddled Ye Feng's lap.

"Hmm?"

"What?"

Ye Feng glanced at the slightly open office door, a smirk on his face.

"Good news and bad news... though for me, it's all good. Which do you want first?"

"Bad news." Kiana wrapped her arms around Ye Feng's neck without hesitation.

"I see. So you're the type who saves the best for last. The bad news is that Mei is coming. She'll be here in about five seconds."

Kiana's eyes widened in shock, fear, and panic.

"Eh? Mei...?"

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