Although people on the Douluo Continent initially found this genre of novels difficult to accept, with the passage of time, more and more people were gradually drawn in by these fresh and interesting stories. The number of people who could accept and love light novels was steadily increasing. Now, the Yae Publishing House had become the most prestigious novel publisher in the entire Star Luo Empire.
It's worth mentioning that under Yae Miko's persuasion, Castorice also became a light novel author for the Yae Publishing House. Castorice truly lived up to expectations, becoming the undisputed golden signboard of the publishing house with her extraordinary literary talent. The stories she created were as if they had a magical power, always gripping the hearts of her readers and immersing them so deeply they couldn't extricate themselves. However, the only flaw was that no matter how hard Yae Miko tried to persuade her, Castorice simply wouldn't write the endings. This made her readers love and hate her at the same time, gnashing their teeth in frustration but unable to do anything about it. After all, the chief editor of Yae Publishing House, Yae Miko, was a powerful Titled Douluo, and the Yae Publishing House was backed by the formidable Abyssal City. Who would dare to offend them so easily?
Lu Jingming gently kissed the forehead of the sleeping Yae Miko, showing his tenderness. Afterward, he quietly put on his clothes and slowly walked out of the room. He planned to prepare some nourishing food for Yae Miko to help her recover. Although with Yae Miko's powerful physique, she would be fully recovered after just a day of rest, Lu Jingming felt that his expression of care was essential, a way to show his love for her.
Just as he stepped out of the room, Lu Jingming saw Zhang Lexuan waiting outside. She was holding two food containers, and her eyes held a hint of concern and tenderness. The moment he saw Zhang Lexuan, a pang of awkwardness rose in Lu Jingming's heart. He had originally planned to find Zhang Lexuan to lose his virginity on his birthday, but halfway there, he changed his target due to Yae Miko's active seduction. Although Zhang Lexuan didn't know his original intention, Lu Jingming felt a sense of unease, as if he had a guilty conscience.
"I specially asked the chef to prepare these medicinal meals. Miko must be hungry after working hard all night. This one is for you." Zhang Lexuan said with a smile, gently handing the two food containers to Lu Jingming. At the same time, she carefully looked him over. She keenly noticed that Lu Jingming's aura seemed to be more mature, as if he had undergone a transformation, now possessing a different kind of charm.
Although Zhang Lexuan didn't feel resentment that she wasn't Lu Jingming's first, a trace of melancholy inevitably flashed in her eyes. After all, the two of them had already been intimate and had done almost everything, with only that crucial last step remaining. However, this most important step was taken by someone else, and not one of the few who were most intimate with Lu Jingming. It was neither Xujiu Jiu, nor Keqing, nor Castorice or Firefly, but the usually low-key and somewhat lazy Yae Miko. No one had expected that Yae Miko would seize this opportunity in the end. After all, in Abyssal City, she was usually very low-key. Although she occasionally helped Changli with some miscellaneous tasks, her presence was not very high, as if she was always on the periphery of everyone's vision.
Lu Jingming took the food containers from Zhang Lexuan, and a warm smile appeared on his face. Zhang Lexuan was always so gentle and considerate, handling everything in an orderly manner. Whenever he needed her, Zhang Lexuan would appear by his side like an angel, giving him meticulous care and support. Lu Jingming felt a little guilty. Zhang Lexuan should have been his first choice, but since things were already this way, if he couldn't be her first, he would be her second.
Since Yae Miko needed time to rest, he decided to find Zhang Lexuan tonight. After all, once you've tasted meat, it's hard to be satisfied with a vegetarian diet. Yae Miko's charming allure and the perfect experience she gave him made him love that feeling. So, the fire in his heart hadn't been extinguished by the night of passion with Yae Miko. Zhang Lexuan was a very suitable "firefighter."
However, before that, there was a thorny problem to solve. Lu Jingming subconsciously glanced at the Command Seal on Zhang Lexuan's hand and sighed inwardly. That's right, as a named character from the original work, Zhang Lexuan had top-tier talent and strength, and naturally possessed great fortune. Thus, she was chosen to be a Master. However, the Servant she summoned was quite a headache. This Servant's strength was unquestionable, but the person herself was quite troublesome.
It wasn't that she was difficult to get along with. On the contrary, although she was a ruler, this Servant was very close to the people and showed no arrogance. She disliked complicated formalities, was straightforward, and had a very direct way of doing things. In this regard, Lu Jingming was quite similar to her. After all, as a noble and the lord of Abyssal City, he also found the tedious etiquette and rules of the nobility annoying and preferred a simple and direct approach.
The problem was that as Zhang Lexuan's Servant, this person was inseparable from her most of the time. She even lived in Zhang Lexuan's room at night. This made it incredibly difficult for Lu Jingming to have alone time with Zhang Lexuan, let alone share a romantic, intimate time with her and do some private things. This was a real headache for Lu Jingming. He had to find a way to solve this problem to get his wish and enjoy their time together.
Of course, this Servant wasn't a clingy type and wouldn't constantly stick to Zhang Lexuan. Just like now, she wasn't by Zhang Lexuan's side. However, due to the special relationship between a Master and a Servant, when they were together, the Servant's efficiency in absorbing negative energy would greatly increase. And nighttime happened to be the most active time for negative energy, so she and Zhang Lexuan chose to live together. It was precisely because of this that Lu Jingming felt this matter was so difficult. After all, he couldn't do "that" with Zhang Lexuan in the middle of the day. He had to consider Zhang Lexuan's feelings, let alone his own. This would be her first time experiencing something like this, so a suitable atmosphere was necessary. How could he create a romantic and private atmosphere in broad daylight?
"I was wondering where you went. So you came to find him. I've finished writing the code for you. Of course, it's tailored to your world's situation, so you'll need to make some modifications. Don't use it directly!" Speak of the devil. As Lu Jingming was thinking about this Servant, she appeared.
Appearing before Lu Jingming was a petite and exquisite girl. Her silvery-white hair was smoothly tied into a low ponytail with a slight curl at the end. Her elegant hime-cut bangs and a few strands of hair with blue highlights on her forehead gave her a unique charm. The girl wore a magnificent golden crown, inlaid with dazzling blue jewels that sparkled in the sunlight. In her hand, she held a scepter with a chess piece at the top, which exuded a mysterious and dignified aura.
She was dressed in a dark blue, off-the-shoulder gown that perfectly showed off her fair and smooth shoulders. A belt inlaid with gems was tied at her waist, accentuating her slender figure and adding to her luxurious and noble appearance. Her right leg was elegantly covered with a black stocking, while her left leg was bare. This unique combination created a strong sense of contrast. Even her high heels were an unusual blue and white color, also inlaid with glittering gems. Every step she took seemed to speak of her nobility and extraordinariness. A dark blue cloak was draped over her shoulders, its golden lining flowing gently with the breeze, like a moving painting. The pair of translucent bat wings on her back added a touch of mystery and nobility.
Despite the girl's small and slender figure, like a delicate doll, she naturally exuded a kind of innate divinity and an emperor's aura. From her clothing to her demeanor, everything clearly indicated that this girl was not an ordinary person but a true monarch.
"Thank you, Empress! This is a great help!" Zhang Lexuan's face showed a look of joy. Abyssal City's development was rapid, and it had almost achieved complete self-governance. The Star Luo Empire neither could nor wanted to get involved in Abyssal City's internal affairs. With the rapid progress of soul tool technology, Abyssal City's territory and population were expanding at a rapid pace. In this situation, the Star Luo Empire's existing laws were no longer fully applicable to Abyssal City's complex and ever-changing reality. Therefore, Abyssal City urgently needed its own complete legal system.
However, when it came to drafting laws, neither Changli nor Jinhsi was an expert. While Ningguang was well-versed in legal matters, she was too busy. Her Jade Chamber was opening branches all over the Douluo Continent, and she had to spend a great deal of energy handling the Jade Chamber's affairs. She simply didn't have the extra time to formulate new laws for Abyssal City. Fortunately, this matter didn't have a huge impact on Abyssal City in the short term, so it had been put on hold.
It wasn't until Zhang Lexuan summoned this girl that she learned from Lu Jingming's reminder that this girl was very knowledgeable about law. So, after establishing a good relationship with the girl, Zhang Lexuan sincerely asked her for help. And the girl did not refuse, happily agreeing to help.
That's right, the girl's name was Cerydra. She was a demigod who governed law and was also the empress of Hyperborea. However, she preferred to be called Empress. In her opinion, the name "Empress" was more indicative of her imperial authority and dominance than "Cerydra." Therefore, Zhang Lexuan usually called her Empress.
Cerydra was very responsible. She believed that since she had become Zhang Lexuan's Servant, it was her bounden duty to help Zhang Lexuan grow and ultimately win the Holy Grail. She herself also desired the Holy Grail. After all, she was ambitious, and her goal was not limited to her own country but the vast sea of stars. Being summoned by someone from another world, even as a memory body, was already enough to surprise her.
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