Chapter 380

Chapter 380: 😀

The construction workers seemed to have recently completed the villa, now leaning against its perimeter wall.

Sweaty from their labor, they rested bare-chested while drinking water and exchanging cheerful banter.

The distant appearance of a blonde figure instantly drew the workers’ collective gaze.

“Hey, look over there! On that giant wolf—isn’t that the top-ranked ant girl? Why’s she coming here?”

“Whoa, where? Let me see! Hiss—it really is her!”

“She’s gorgeous… even more stunning up close.”

“No kidding! Never thought we’d get such a treat while working here.”

“Seems she’s alone—Queen Ant isn’t with her. But man, seeing them side by side before, that mother-daughter resemblance is uncanny. Both absolute beauties, though if I had to pick, the daughter edges out her mom.”

“Really? I’d take Queen Ant any day. Sure, the daughter’s face wins, but body-wise? Queen Ant’s curves dominate by miles! Older women? Perfection!”

Since joining the ant colony, the construction team had received better treatment than under Simon’s household, with none of the expected hardships. This earned Magic Rainbow genuine respect, reflected in their earnest use of “Queen Ant.”

“Tch, that’s just your bias. Objectively, the daughter’s superior!”

“Hey… shouldn’t we greet her properly? We’re technically the ant colony’s subordinates now.”

As the giant wolf approached, the workers’ chatter dwindled.

“Hmph, you damn pups.”

Old White emerged from behind the group, striding toward the wolf while cuffing a few workers’ heads.

“Enough drivel! Gossiping about our betters? Keep it up and you’ll regret it!”

His warning delivered, Old White halted before the wolf. He opened his mouth but faltered.

“My name is White Feather. Address me as you do the other sisters.”

Lin Yu spoke coolly, recognizing his hesitation. The combined gaze of Old White and the young workers made her skin prickle—though they averted their eyes quickly, male attention always unsettled her.

“Then Miss White Feather it is. Though… may I ask why you’ve come?”

The old worker smiled apologetically. He’d anticipated Queen Ant or another daughter inspecting the villa, not this silver-haired enigma. Lin Yu remained a mystery to the crew—rarely seen, never interacted with.

“Am I unwelcome?”

She shot him a sidelong glance.

“Not at all! Forgive an old man’s surprise—”

Old White raised placating hands, fearing offense.

“Is the villa operational?”

“Yes, of course. Both the interior and exterior of the villa have been faithfully restored according to the architectural plans and concepts provided by Miss Darkling Stalker.”

“Take us to see it.”

The white-haired girl instinctively glanced at her own shadow before addressing Old White. As the elderly man acknowledged and moved toward the wrought-iron gate in the villa’s perimeter wall, she patted the golden-furred creature beneath her, signaling her companion to follow.

“You must feel nostalgic too, seeing this villa… The exterior appears nearly identical to our previous life’s residence. I wonder how the interior compares.”

“Woof! Woof woof!”

“Such enthusiasm from you.”

Lin Yu’s eyes curved into happy crescents as she stroked the massive wolf’s fur. Yet soon her pale brows knit together thoughtfully. “But your current size poses a problem. You’d scrape the ceiling if you tried entering. The experience would differ completely from our past life.”

“Woof!”

“Oh? Want to merge with me? Well… Put me down first then.”

The golden-furred beast halted its steps and lowered its body. With graceful ease, Lin Yu dismounted and landed lightly on the ground. Immediately after her feet touched earth, the creature activated its “Unique Skill – Inukami.”

The colossal wolf’s form dissolved into shimmering particles that coalesced across Lin Yu’s chest. A golden pattern materialized between her breasts – a canine paw print spanning half a fist’s width. The white-haired girl traced the glowing mark with slightly flushed cheeks.

That peculiar sensation, like phantom pressure against her chest, resurfaced…

«Master, we should catch up!»

Yellow Hair’s voice resonated in her consciousness post-merger.

«Of course, but first…» Lin Yu’s mental tone turned teasing. «Have you forgotten something?»

«What… meow?»

The psychic voice wavered before tentatively adding the feline suffix.

«Exactly! You must remember your speech mannerism.»

«Understood… meow~»

After this brief mental exchange, the pale-haired girl hurried after Old White. The workers’ lingering stares grew increasingly uncomfortable as she approached. Suddenly, her shadow rippled violently – a dark tendril extending from its depths to materialize as a short-haired woman with ash-gray locks beside her.

“A-ah! M-Miss Darkling Stalker!”

The young laborers erupted in nervous whispers upon the woman’s appearance. Their fearful reactions stemmed from recent memories – this same entity had slaughtered numerous Class A monsters bold enough to approach the dragon’s nest during her vigil over the eggs. Though her actions had protected them, the grisly displays left lasting trauma. Even Darkling Stalker’s current humanoid form – flawlessly attractive by any standard – couldn’t dispel their unease.

“Cease staring at my… sister.”

Her monotone command swept across the workers like an arctic wind. Every man averted their gaze instantly, scalps prickling under her impassive scrutiny.

Satisfied, Darkling Stalker clasped the younger girl’s hand and led her toward Old White. At their approach, the caretaker swung open the ornate gate. Thus proceeded the peculiar entourage – two young women accompanied by a tiny ant and the lingering canine emblem – into the waiting villa.