Superhumans of the Dome City-Chapter 1355 - 15: Punishment Game (Part 2)

"Shiyu Ling’s plan failed too..." Qin Qianbai sighed, "What should we do next."

Gongsun Ce raised his head and said gravely, "Then why don’t we try my long-prepared mom play...—"

The young lady kicked over the head of the family, letting him keep rolling, while she assessed the current situation in her heart.

Hoping to make Alandia feel ashamed through a punishment game was basically impossible. And if they let Ah Ce freely utilize the remaining time, it would just allow him to take the opportunity to act spoiled to the ever-accommodating Alandia, something that must be stopped no matter what. Besides, they always needed to find a way to let the punishment proceed smoothly...

What to do? Is there any way to defeat the Dawn Knight? Could it be that the Gongsun family will bow to the new member?

"...Qiluo, what have you prepared?" Qin Qianbai had a flash of inspiration.

The idol lady next to her was recording on the sofa, and blinked when she heard the words, smiling harmlessly and gently.

"I don’t have such excessive plans~," Qiluo said with a smile, "I just prepared a little prank~."

Qin Qianbai suddenly felt a chill. That harmless smile also gave her a strong sense of oppression.

"Qiluo, what on earth are you..."

"Alandia is impeccable as a lover and a friend, but..." Qiluo tapped her lips, "how is she towards herself?"

·

(Ce, please stop.)

"I won’t stop, why should I stop." Gongsun Ce reached out with a mischievous grin, "We agreed to do anything today, why are you regretting now?"

(...)

Alandia fell silent. Gongsun Ce imagined the knight lady’s blushing face, imagined her stance of hesitating to speak multiple times, and with the thought that she could clearly perceive all these imaginations, a secret happiness arose in his heart.

(Ce!) Alandia said with a pout.

"I wasn’t having any exaggerated imaginations; just thinking your blushing face is cute and I get scolded?" Gongsun Ce flexed his fingers, "Besides, I don’t even know why you’re angry, I’m obviously just... combing your hair now."

Before Gongsun Ce, a dressing mirror sat on the desk, and the silver-haired woman in the seat kept her eyes shut, as if she fell asleep from exhaustion. The girls had gone out shopping, leaving Gongsun Ce’s self-talk as the only sound in the room. He watched the lady’s serene profile through the mirror, letting her silver hair flow through his fingers.

(This is weird, Ce.) Alandia said softly, (I don’t know how to describe it... I’m... I’m very embarrassed.)

After the successful return of Spirit Light, they lost the continuous heart-to-heart connection. But they already have a four-year link in their hearts, and a momentary separation wouldn’t sever it. All it took was a ceremony performed cooperatively, and their former state of synchronization could be revived. At this time, most of Alandia’s perception would transfer to Gongsun Ce’s mind, and her own body would enter into a dormant state...

That is to say, she was currently contacting herself through Gongsun Ce’s perception. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Very embarrassing, isn’t it? How many times in the past four years have you been in this state with me?" Gongsun Ce pinched her earlobe.

(...)

The Dawn Knight stayed silent. Gongsun Ce picked her up, gently placing her on the bed. He did nothing but sit by the bed, quietly watching the knight’s profile, letting thoughts roam freely in his head.

(...In your moments of emotional upheaval, I’ll do my best to stay by your side.) Alandia spoke softly.

Gongsun Ce adjusted his glasses: "I won’t push you; let’s just talk conclusions, you’ve seen through me inside and out, right?"

(I didn’t mean to...) Alandia’s voice grew fainter.

Gongsun Ce deliberately raised both hands, his fingertips lightly touching her face, sliding all the way down her swan-like neck.

"Then do you think I should get back at you a bit, Alandia?" Gongsun Ce lowered his voice.

(Please don’t act in this state.) Alandia became flustered, (I will sense your feelings.)

"Isn’t that nice? As payback for your unilateral information concealment all this time, it’s just right."

Gongsun Ce complacently listened to the anxious pleas of the woman in his heart, and with a malicious smile, he lowered his head, kissing the knight’s lips.

It was a long kiss, one that made Alandia’s eyes open, and her cheeks flush red with embarrassment, adorably enraging Gongsun Ce to laughter.

"It’s just kissing yourself, why is Miss Alandia so shy?"

"Many things... seem different from the perspective of others." Alandia said softly, "Afterwards, I’ll re-evaluate; I realize many actions are still embarrassing after falling in love. I won’t indulge you like recently anymore."

Gongsun Ce looked distressed: "Ah? But I really like it. Please, could you just adjust the standards a bit?"

His fingers brushed against the side zipper of the tight outfit, the pure white dress blooming like a lily. He gently nuzzled Alandia’s ear, like a soft, fluffy pet.

Alandia found she couldn’t resist her lover’s advance; even though he was now a young man, he occasionally remained so childlike, his every move sparking maternal love and warmth in her heart.

"...Only sometimes," she said, holding her lover’s head in her arms.

"I truly love you."

·

"Do you know why everyone loves punishment games?"

"I think Miss Qin and others don’t really resent me; their mentality is more akin to..." Alandia searched for the right analogy, "showing the new member a thing or two."

"Yes, yes, very girlish, isn’t it."

"There are similar things in any organization; in this aspect, family and organization are no different."

Gongsun Ce turned sideways, propping up his face with his hand.

"You see, it’s just like that," he said, "you’re too correct, too amazing, we have to rack our brains just to beat you once."

Alandia, resting on his arm, asked in response: "Do you want me to pretend to be weak?"

"No one in this house wants you to lie. I’m glad to see your changes, but I also want you to always live with integrity, not bending your core—for anyone—even those you love," Gongsun Ce said, "I know you have a handle on it, and I know I’m overthinking, but, uh, I think some things have to be said, even if they’re useless."

"I understand," Alandia said, "but this time... despite my best efforts... I still failed."

"Hey, is there success or failure in this sort of thing?"

Alandia felt a bit dejected: "I intended to take responsibility and guide you..."

"Please, as a beginner, don’t feel so responsible in such odd places."

"I am seven years older than you. I am your elder."

"If you keep talking like that, I’ll start calling you Alandia Mommy, I’m serious."

"Feel free, I am happy to pamper you at times like this."

"Be sure to keep your word."

Alandia spread her arms, gently caressing his hair, enveloping him in her embrace.

·

After a while, he lay on Alandia’s chest, feeling the pulse of their intertwined heartbeats. They recalled the night in the bathtub, causing both to laugh. They talked about unrelated things, the surrounding environment, daily trifles, and some future plans.

"After the holiday, I’ll still work at Supibia."

"Once life stabilizes, I’ll figure out a way to create that sea-crossing skill, so every day when you get off work from the Country, you can come straight home to rest... how about it?"

"I think that’s a great idea."

"Then we’ll perfect it together afterward..."

They are knight and squire, detective and assistant, and now, in each day to follow, they will also be girl and boy, discussing mundane daily trivia, laughing or bickering over the adventures of life...

Occasionally getting into tiffs, but overall living their lives happily and contentedly.