After seeing Luna and the others off, Dai Lina returned to her room.
“Princess, welcome back.”
The maid standing at the door saluted her respectfully.
Dai Lina merely nodded lightly at the title, her face betraying no emotion. She was clearly accustomed to it by now.
“No need to prepare dinner for me. You may go.”
Hearing this, the maid bowed slightly toward Dai Lina and replied, “Yes, Princess.”
Her movements were light and swift, without any hesitation, and she quietly withdrew.
The door closed softly behind her, and silence returned once more.
Once the maid had been sent away, Dai Lina took off her shoes and sat down on the living room sofa.
She removed the ring from her finger, and at that moment, a strange power quietly surged through her body.
Her original short black hair grew rapidly, shimmering with an enchanting purple light as if brushed by magic. Her ears subtly transformed, becoming pointed like those of an elf.
Even more extraordinary, her eyes shifted from black to pink, like two gleaming gems emitting a captivating glow.
At the same time, a pair of delicate wings sprouted from her back, fluttering gently and radiating a soft purple light. A heart-shaped tail quietly emerged as well, soft and cute, adding charm to her youthful appearance.
Dai Lina no longer looked like the girl her sisters had seen. This series of changes transformed her from a human girl into a mysterious succubus maiden in an instant.
Indeed, she was a Demon, a Demon living within this Magic Academy.
“Ah~ It feels so good to drop the disguise~.”
Dai Lina stretched her limbs comfortably on the sofa.
During the time she disguised herself as human, all her demonic features had been perfectly concealed, which had made her feel somewhat oppressed and uneasy.
Now, back home, she could finally relax and express her true self.
“Looks like I’ve met someone rather interesting…”
Dai Lina lightly rubbed her fingernails, a happy sparkle in her eyes. The “someone” she referred to was naturally Lusina and the others.
Suddenly, the air around Dai Lina distorted, and with a “boom,” a round eyeball appeared beside her, fluttering tiny wings.
That was Dai Lina’s Familiar—Xiao Meng.
She gently picked up Xiao Meng and cradled it in her arms, curiously asking, “Xiao Meng, what do you think of Luna?”
Xiao Meng communicated with Dai Lina through telepathy: “Master, I did sense a trace of Demon aura within her body, though it was extremely faint—almost negligible.”
“Do you feel the same as I do?”
Dai Lina stroked Xiao Meng, her eyes flashing with curiosity and amusement.
The reason she sought out Luna yesterday was precisely because of that faint Demon aura, though at the time, she wasn’t sure if it was real.
After today’s conversation, she was at least certain there was a very, very small aura.
“For Luna to have a Demon aura… Hmph, how interesting. A human older sister, while her younger sister carries an aura exclusive to the Demon Realm. Such a contrast is truly baffling.”
A meaningful smile appeared on Dai Lina’s face, as if she was filled with anticipation for what lay ahead.
“But it’s too early to jump to conclusions. Her Demon aura is very weak; it might also be caused by some accessory she’s wearing.”
Dai Lina gently stroked Xiao Meng’s wings, her gaze filled with thoughtfulness and a hint of relief.
“Master, what should we do now? Should we trust them?”
“Hm, I think those two sisters can be trusted. Looks like I can be friends with them.”
Her eyes were filled with expectation, looking forward to the days to come.
Meanwhile…
Lusina and the others returned to their dorm with the desserts, sharing the treats they brought back with Qingyan and the others.
“How is it? Tastes good?”
After everyone tasted the desserts, Lusina asked for their opinions. Both of them answered unanimously.
“Yeah! Delicious! Really delicious!”
Qingyan scooped a spoonful of cake into her mouth. The smooth, dense texture burst in her mouth, confirming her approval of the cake’s flavor.
“This cream puff is really good too. Xiao Xi, where did you buy these desserts?”
Su Luoluo, tasting the cream puff, asked Lusina curiously.
Seeing their satisfaction, Lusina smiled and replied, “They’re from a dessert shop called ‘Sweetland.’ The taste really is excellent, isn’t it?”
As everyone praised the desserts, Lusina took the opportunity to tell them the shop’s address.
Su Luoluo’s eyes lit up. “Their desserts are this good? Qingyan, next time let’s all go buy some together!”
Qingyan nodded approvingly after swallowing her cake.
“Good idea. Next time, we’ll go together.”
At that moment, Luna suddenly interrupted, “By the way, that shop belongs to the girl who had the simulated battle with my sister today.”
Qingyan and Su Luoluo looked at Luna in surprise.
“Eh? Really? That’s her shop?”
Luna smiled and nodded. “Yep, we were pretty shocked when we found out just now.”
As she spoke, Luna unconsciously reached into the bag to take out an egg tart, but just as she was about to pull it out, her sister lightly tapped the back of her hand.
“Ouch!”
Luna yelped in pain.
Her sister looked at her with exasperation. “Eat your own portion, little sister. These are for Xiao Qing and Xiao Su.”
Her share of the desserts had already been put away in the bedroom, where Eliza was probably indulging herself at that very moment.
The image of Eliza eagerly emerging from Luna’s body, eyes full of anticipation as Luna set down the desserts, involuntarily appeared in Luna’s mind.
Thinking of this, a smile tugged at Luna’s lips. Eliza’s pure, innocent, and expectant expression was like a child waiting for their favorite toy—a naive and adorable side that was hard to imagine coming from her.
Luna inwardly sighed:
This girl occasionally shows a cute side after all.
“I got it, I’ll head back to my room first.”
After bidding farewell to everyone in the living room, Luna returned to her bedroom.
As expected, Eliza sat at the desk, one hand holding a dessert, the other gripping the mouse, fully immersed in her game.
The desk was scattered with empty dessert wrappers, and few desserts remained in the bag.
Luna quietly locked the door and walked over to Eliza, watching her play with a slightly helpless expression, then took out another piece of cake from the bag.
“I say… aren’t you eating a bit too fast?”
Eliza looked up, still chewing, eyes glued to the screen, pouting as she defended, “I can’t help it! The desserts from this shop are just too delicious. I can’t stop.”
Luna shook her head helplessly. “I really have no way with you.”
She pulled over a stool and sat down beside Eliza, watching her play while casually scrolling through her phone.
Eliza turned to Luna with curiosity.
“What? Not playing with them today? That’s not like you at all.”
Luna’s eyes glanced sideways, and she sighed resignedly.
“Want to watch me? I’m not their shadow. I need some time for myself, geez.” Her words carried a trace of helplessness.
Eliza’s face lit up with a satisfied smile, as if she had gained some reassurance:
“Feels like you’ve suddenly started caring about me recently, huh, kiddo.”
Luna shrugged, feigning indifference.
“Really? I don’t feel that way.”
“Heh, you just don’t get it—that’s a woman’s intuition.” Eliza said confidently.
Luna looked at her helplessly, not replying, and went back to scrolling on her phone.
Seeing no denial, Eliza took it as agreement.
“So you admit it then.” Eliza’s tone was tinged with pride.
Luna looked up and gave her a ‘think whatever you want’ glance. “…Whatever you say.”
Eliza’s mood brightened even more. She tugged lightly at Luna’s clothes and coquettishly said, “Then you have to spend more time with me today.”
“Alright, alright. Otherwise, why would I be here?”
“Hey, kiddo.” Eliza suddenly called out excitedly.
“…What is it?” Luna turned, puzzled.
Eliza pointed at the computer screen, eyes sparkling. “Look at this character—doesn’t she look amazing? Why don’t we just buy her?”
She skillfully opened the purchase screen, pointing at the conspicuous 648 option.
Luna stared at her in disbelief, thinking: How did you get so familiar with these game payment tricks in such a short time!?
“Come on, kiddo, let’s buy her.” Eliza continued pleading, full of anticipation.
Luna took a deep breath, trying to keep calm.
No!
Where on earth did you learn this!?
***
Outside…
“Why did Xiao Lu go back to her room so early?”
Su Luoluo watched Luna’s retreating figure with a puzzled expression. As far as she remembered, Luna never went back to her room this early, at least she’d stay in the living room to play games with them.
“She probably went back to her room to eat desserts.” Xiao Xi said casually.
Hearing this, Qingyan and Su Luoluo both looked at her curiously. Su Luoluo pressed further, “Eat desserts? Didn’t you say yesterday that Luna shouldn’t eat snacks?”
Caught off guard by the question, Xiao Xi was momentarily speechless. She hadn’t expected Su Luoluo to remember that so clearly.
“…”
The atmosphere suddenly turned a bit awkward. Seeing this, Lusina quickly cleared her throat to break the silence.
“Well… I did say Luna shouldn’t have snacks, but… these are desserts. It’s fine to have them occasionally.”
Lusina scratched her head as she spoke, her eyes flickering as she tried to cover it up.
But Qingyan and Su Luoluo weren’t easily fooled. They exchanged a knowing glance but didn’t expose her.
In reality, Xiao Xi probably forgave Luna already.
But to maintain her older sister’s dignity, she didn’t say it out loud.
That’s what everyone thought silently.