Chapter 21
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Chapter 21: Today’s Surprise Is Milk Tea
The system had nothing more to say.
In fact, the so-called “hypnosis” was just an excuse it gave to help Naya deceive herself. Iris hadn’t hypnotized Naya at all.
Naya was simply a delicate “pillow princess” who crumbled at the slightest touch!
The scene shifted to the bright full moon outside the window, and the system, caught up in the atmosphere, recalled a verse from a certain immortal poet:
The bright moon rises over the Tianshan Mountains, amidst the vast sea of clouds. A wind blows thousands of miles, crossing the Jade Gate Pass.
Oh, moon! When will you shine upon my brave hero once again?
…
[Are you awake, Host?]
“Mmm…”
Naya opened her eyes. Another new day.
“Sigh…”
The silky softness of the sheets against her skin, with a slight coolness, reminded her of the intimate time she had the night before.
She didn’t feel like getting out of bed.
Did Iris already leave for work?
Naya reached over and touched the pillow next to her.
Although her waist was a bit sore, her heart was satisfied.
Wait a minute, why hasn’t the system been silenced?
[System! What’s going on? Didn’t you say that as long as you were here, I wouldn’t be hypnotized? Then why did I just lie there last night—again!]
[Apologies, Host, but Iris’s hypnotic power is just too strong for me to suppress.]
Naya was willing to believe that Iris had hypnotized her because it preserved the last remnants of her dignity as a hero.
Deep down, she still wanted to take control. As long as that spark remained, the system had a reason to keep going.
[But how can I turn the tables? I can’t out-talk her, I can’t out-fight her—How am I supposed to reclaim control?]
Naya truly wanted to take the lead. Even though lying there had felt pretty good last night, waking up afterward, she was convinced she still had what it took.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to take charge, it was just that Iris was too strong. It was only natural that she had no choice but to give in and lie there!
[Host, don’t worry. I have a treasure, a certain potion—You know the kind.]
Naya wasn’t impressed.
[Oh, and you think that’ll work on Iris?]
[How will you know if you don’t try?]
[How am I supposed to get her to drink it? She doesn’t have a habit of drinking milk before bed. If I put it in her dinner, won’t I accidentally affect Illya too?]
[You could find an excuse to make her drink it. For example, say you’ve made a new drink and want her to try it. Iris loves you so much, there’s no way she’d refuse your kindness. Just think about it—She’s willing to eat her least favorite food, vinegar, for you. What’s a drink in comparison?]
Hearing the system bring up Iris’s love for her, Naya’s mind started spinning with sweet confusion.
[That makes sense! Hurry and give it to me!]
Sigh… getting the Host to take action was a challenge. Saying a thousand bad things about Iris was nowhere near as effective as praising her just once.
The system could easily make such a small magic potion, no task or reward needed. It simply materialized it and handed it to Naya.
[Host, it’s time to get up. Sit up and extend your hand.]
Naya sat up, still holding the blanket to her chest, and stretched out her hand. With a flash of light, a small glass bottle filled with purple liquid, about the size of a perfume bottle, appeared in her palm.
[Are you sure this will work?]
[Host! Where’s your courage? Where’s the bravery of a hero? Are you really going to chicken out now?]
Naya grasped the bottle in her hand, deep in thought, her head lowered.
[Fine! Tonight, when Iris gets back, I’ll try it!]
Determined, Naya got out of bed and dressed. After confirming that Illya was with Nitiya studying, she started preparing to make a new drink.
That drink would be… Milk tea.
Naya wasn’t yet skilled in making milk tea, so she had to experiment. She wrote down a list of ingredients and sent Bella to buy them:
The finest island pineapples, farm-fresh cheese and milk, coastal coconut jelly, and rich, high-quality black tea. Everything else, like sugar and cream, was already stocked in the castle.
After Bella brought back the ingredients, she helped Naya, acting as her assistant in making the fruit tea.
Bella wondered what new thing Miss Naya was trying out today, after having been so quiet the previous day.
There were no refrigerators in this world, but there was magic. Bella could make ice with her spells.
After several attempts, Naya finally succeeded in creating a milk tea with a decent flavor.
At first, she struggled to balance the tea and milk—one version had too much tea, and another had too much milk.
But she had to find the perfect balance, where the milk tea had the fragrance of tea yet the smooth texture of milk.
She crushed the pineapple, cheese, and cream together, mixing the slush with Bella’s chilled milk tea.
“Phew, it’s done!”
Naya stared at the tall glass in front of her, a sense of sweet accomplishment rising in her heart. Making food for the one you love is the greatest happiness.
If it weren’t for Iris and Illya, Naya would never have gone from hero to housewife.
Having learned from her previous mistake, Naya didn’t want Iris to force herself to eat food she didn’t like.
Naya herself was okay with it, but she looked at Bella.
However, it seemed unworthy to let Bella have the first taste of her creation. If it turned out to be delicious, wouldn’t Bella have stolen the first sip of her milk tea?
Illya!
Naya smiled, picked up the milk tea, and headed straight to the study, where Illya was diligently studying next to Nitiya.
“Illya, you’ve been studying for so long—It’s time for a break.”
Illya turned her head and saw Naya walk in, holding a cup.
“Here, try the drink that Mama made.”
“Okay!”
Illya’s face lit up with excitement. She took the cup from Naya’s hands and gulped down the milk tea in a few sips, finishing it in no time and licking her lips, wanting more.
“It’s delicious! Can I have more?”
“Really? How does it taste?”
“It’s sweet and sour, just the way I like it! With cream and cheese! The milk’s texture is also amazing!”
It was basically what Naya had aimed for. She finally relaxed, holding the empty cup, feeling even more excited about what Iris would say when she tasted it.
I’m such a capable wife!
“Mama, Mama! I want more, please! This tiny bit wasn’t enough!”
“Later. I have to make another cup for your other Mother. Illya, keep studying.”
Naya walked out of the study, feeling as if she were floating.
[Host, don’t forget to add the potion for Iris.]
[Ugh, you’re so annoying, System! Can’t you let me be happy for a little longer? I want Iris to remember the taste of my milk tea first, not the taste of the potion.]
Naya returned to the kitchen. Following the same proportions, she made another cup of milk tea, then sealed it and handed it to Bella for delivery.
Would Iris feel the love in this cup of milk tea filled with her heart?
Naya could barely contain her anticipation for the evening.
As a result, today felt especially long.
The wizard Of SILVER
A happy wife and mother!