Sharpening the Sword Before the Battle

High in the sky, the mighty griffon flew at high speed, clouds rushing past on either side.

Lily didn’t dare open her eyes.

When the griffon’s flight slowed down, she finally gathered her courage and quietly peeked around.

What a wonderful view.

The air was fresh, the clouds soft and fluffy like cotton candy, like a scene from a fairyland.

The swirling mist made it impossible to see how high they were from the ground, which strangely made Lily feel at ease.

However, Letia’s predatory gaze made her alert again.

“I’m warning you!” Lily said firmly.

“Don’t attack me!”

“Lily, you better hold the reins tightly and stay still.”

“Eh? Oh, thanks for the reminder…”

Lily carefully held the reins, unsure of what Letia was planning.

Letia had just said she wanted Lily to fall in love with her, even if only temporarily.

As long as it fooled Grandma Monet, it would be fine.

But love doesn’t come just because someone says sweet things.

All those sweet words from you only make me feel annoyed!

If a lie could make me change my mind, I’d be way too easy to fool.

“Yaaaah! —”

Lily blushed deeply, letting out a high-pitched cry as Letia secretly touched her in a sensitive spot while she wasn’t paying attention.

“W-what are you doing? Don’t touch me like that!”

Lily tried to cover herself, but Letia leaned close to her ear, her teasing voice making Lily’s heart race.

“Nope, you must hold the reins tightly.”

“You’re touching me and don’t even let me resist!”

“If you fall, it’s going to hurt,” Letia said with a mischievous smile, “Of course, you won’t die. I’ll catch you, but a few ribs might break, and then you’ll be bedridden.”

“Bedridden…”

“Then I can ‘visit’ you and do… naughty things every day.”

“Yaaaah! — Shameless, totally shameless!”

Lily frantically looked ahead, hoping to find Karina to intervene.

But Karina and Amy were flying 20 meters ahead, and the roaring wind made it impossible for them to hear Lily’s shouts or notice Letia’s actions.

“Alright, hold the reins tightly,” Letia said, taking Lily’s hand and placing it on the reins.

“And obediently accept my guidance, okay?”

“W-why…?”

“Because I want you to fall in love with me,” Letia said.

“Even if it’s temporary, it doesn’t matter, as long as your body is colored by mine…”

“Don’t say it so… provocatively!”

Lily wanted to resist, but instinctively held the reins, and with the griffon’s jolting, she was too scared to move.

Letia, skilled and fearless, held one hand on the reins and used the other to continue her assault on Lily without restraint.

Lily couldn’t move but had to endure Letia’s teasing.

She bit her lip, eyes brimming with tears, as Letia pressed her advantage for a second round.

“How about it? Falling in love with me yet?”

“I would never love you! I’ll only hate you more!”

“Since you can’t move, why not just accept it?”

“Who, who would accept that!”

“Still stubborn, huh? Then I’ll try a little harder.”

——

After an intense struggle, Lily collapsed exhausted into Letia’s arms.

Her hands still gripped the reins, her body frozen, face flushed, eyes dazed, clothes disheveled — clearly heavily disciplined by Letia.

Lily didn’t plan to yield, but Letia’s attack was more intense than expected.

Unable to move, she had no choice but to play stiff, leaving herself completely exposed to humiliation.

Her body was already stained with Letia’s influence.

In recent days, Letia had restrained herself, letting Lily accumulate pressure.

Lily had hoped to endure until the silver mark activated, using “rest” as an excuse to receive comfort.

Unexpectedly, Karina arrived first and planned to take them to see Grandma Monet.

Letia, like a tiger, immediately ignited a fire in Lily’s heart, leaving her both utterly defeated and oddly attracted to Letia.

Could a purely physical relationship develop into a real partnership?

Lily shook her head violently, forcing herself to believe it was impossible.

“Love you? No way!”

“I will never love you, and I’ll keep hating you!”

At that moment, Letia cupped Lily’s cheeks and kissed her without giving her a choice.

Lily’s shoulders shivered as she closed her eyes and accepted Letia’s advance.

She couldn’t resist and had to let her do as she pleased.

“Lily,” Letia said sincerely, “don’t think about anything. Just believe that you love me.”

“W-what? I love you?…”

“Yes, you love me,” Letia whispered tenderly.

“We just shared passion, strengthening our bond. You are already hopelessly in love with me.”

“Mmm…” Lily frowned.

“Don’t think about anything. Just tell yourself you love me deeply.”

“Sister Letia…” Lily looked at her pitifully.

Letia felt a flutter in her heart.

She didn’t suppress it; her pride as a dragon didn’t matter.

She loved Lily, loved her shy, adorable self.

In that case, they were legitimately a couple.

As long as they fooled Grandma Monet and passed the immediate crisis, Letia could continue her revenge, humiliating Lily and letting her experience hellish pleasure.

Ah, no, I can’t think like that…

I love Lily, love her endlessly. We want to grow old together.

Lily looked at Letia, seemingly understanding her plan.

For their daughter, and to pass Grandma Monet’s test, she would hypnotize herself too.

They met on a bright morning, falling in love at first sight.

Though Letia was fierce, Lily felt comfortable and free.

There was no conflict between them; they were a sweet, loving couple.

“Sister Letia, you were so fierce just now!”

“Good, that’s the rhythm…”

“You made me completely dizzy. But can you fix my clothes? I don’t want Mother to see me like this.”

“Ah, my mistake. I’ll help you fix your clothes.”

“Fix my clothes, not… mess with me!”

“Can’t help it, you’re just too cute.”

“Then, back to the battlefield?”

“Sure, I also want to hold you in my arms.”

And so, once again, they collided romantically in the misty high skies.

This time, Letia was gentle, Lily obedient.

They were like a true couple, surrounded by the scent of citrus, their emotions intertwining.