Chapter 291

Chapter 291: There’s One Even in the Ant Clan!

The so-called brothel must be a place where they engage in… that kind of business, right? What could the interior possibly look like?

Oh, I’m not being lecherous! Just genuinely curious! Honestly!

After all, I’ve never encountered such establishments before…

Wait, goblins? What about goblins? Their reproductive activities or such… I’ve absolutely never witnessed any! When I say never, I mean never!

In my previous life… I knew about those shady websites existing, but I couldn’t locate any… Not that I actively searched, mind you!

I’ve heard classmates my age share such materials among themselves, but nobody ever shared with me…

We simply weren’t that close… Hmm, certainly not because I lacked friends.

Given its location in the inner city, this "Night Song" establishment must cater to high-end clients – probably beyond the means of ordinary townsfolk.

But if that’s true… the staff inside must be quite exceptional in quality.

Should we investigate?

"What’s Mom thinking about?"

Lvzi’s voice snapped Lin Yu from her reverie.

"…Nothing special."

"Oh~ Really now?"

Lvzi contorted her face comically while scrutinizing the silver-haired girl.

"Nothing means nothing."

Lin Yu instinctively pinched the girl’s annoyingly tempting cheek.

Suddenly remembering something, the white-haired maiden’s gaze turned stern as she refocused on Lvzi.

"Since you’re familiar with ‘Night Song,’ have you actually entered it?"

"Well, I went to study… I mean, merely visited briefly."

Lvzi adopted an equally solemn expression.

"Don’t misunderstand, Mother! Your daughter would never frequent such places. The workers are all human race, less attractive than me, and… well, they’ve clearly been through countless patrons. It feels rather unsanitary."

"I’d rather play with Army Lady and others than visit such establishments."

"I see."

Good that she didn’t indulge.

Wait… That last remark!

Lvzi and Army Lady together…

Unbidden images surfaced, tinting the pale-haired girl’s cheeks pink.

"Mother’s blushing~"

"You… with Army Lady?"

"Never! Even if playing around, I’d start with you first! You’ve always been my sole objective, Mother."

Huh?!!

A sudden confession?

Lin Yu gazed in bewilderment at Lvzi beside her, who had suddenly assumed an earnest demeanor. The green-haired girl seemed a world apart from her earlier self in the changing room.

"And Army Lady never wants to play with me either."

But within moments, Lvzi reverted to her playful demeanor, the momentary seriousness evaporating like morning mist.

"Perhaps… we should enter the inn first."

Blushing faintly, Lin Yu quickened her pace ahead of the group. Behind her, Lvzi chirped an agreement and beckoned to Army Lady and Stealth One to follow through the carved wooden doors.

…

True to Lvzi’s claims, multiple rooms had been reserved in advance at the traditional inn. Given the establishment’s options of single or double accommodations, the pragmatic girl had chosen double rooms for their spacious layouts and broader bedding arrangements.

The real discussion began when assigning sleeping partners.

"We’ll follow our previous groupings!" Lvzi declared, clinging to Lin Yu’s arm with kittenish insistence. "I’ve never shared a bed with Mama before!"

"Co-sleeping? Then… I haven’t either!" Army Lady interjected, her armor clinking as she shifted impatiently.

"Nor have I," added Stealth One, materializing from the shadows.

"But there’s only one double bed here," Lvzi countered, twirling a lock of emerald hair around her finger. "Let me have this first night! Army Lady and Stealth One can take turns tomorrow and the next day. Or…" Her eyes sparkled mischievously, "you could always share my bed sometime~"

"Preposterous suggestion."

"Maintain proper distance."

"Ehh? How cruel!"

Despite their barbed retorts, the two warriors eventually acquiesced after brief hesitation, their synchronized eye-rolls belying genuine camaraderie.

Their bond truly runs deep, Lin Yu mused silently. Though I wish they’d consult the so-called "mother" about these arrangements… not that I particularly mind.

…

Nightfall draped its velvet cloak over the inn. After the evening meal’s lingering warmth faded, the group dispersed to their respective chambers.

Lin Yu found herself guided by an unusually subdued Lvzi into their shared room. They settled beneath the quilted coverlet, the bedside lamp’s glow dissolving into darkness with a click.

Contrary to Lin Yu’s nervous expectations, Lvzi simply nestled against her shoulder, breathing evening-steady rhythms without further antics.

Yet.

Beyond the paper-screen window, the night air carried unmistakably sensual murmurs – passionate whispers that made the darkness feel suddenly warmer.

The sound came from that brothel. The room Lvzi had chosen offered a perfect view of the opposing establishment through its window.

"Dis…disgraceful! How dare they make such shameless noises!"

"One day I’ll…hmm, what should I do?"

"Ah! I know! I’ll build my own brothel! Right beside Foggy Castle!"

"As for staff…let me think…"

"My daughters could work there! With their ‘Transformation’ skill, more will surely gain human forms soon."

"They could handle any role perfectly."

"And the customers…would only be me, of course!"

"Wait…even imagining this makes me awful. Using my daughters like that – I’m not that depraved."

"But if it were possible…"

The silver-haired girl squirmed slightly, her thoughts mingling with the distant murmurs from outside. When she felt warm breaths rhythmically caressing her neck from the sleeping figure beside her, her cheeks bloomed with sudden heat.

Memories of their daytime encounter in the dressing room resurfaced unbidden.

She stole a sidelong glance.

Even in slumber, Lvzi’s serene face held captivating charm.

"Is she…truly asleep?"

"…Lvzi?"

Lin Yu’s whisper hung unanswered.

Emboldened, she reached trembling fingers to brush the green-haired girl’s cheek.

So soft and warm – a radiant comfort against winter’s chill.

Yet even this gentle motion failed to rouse her.

Lin Yu carefully tucked stray emerald curls behind a delicate ear, then leaned closer…

Though her heart hammered like war drums and nervous sweat dampened her palms, the nocturnal whispers from outside propelled her forward.

Their lips nearly touched when jade-green eyes fluttered open, sparkling with mirth.

"Eep!"

The white-haired maiden recoiled violently, scarlet flooding her face. She spun away, consumed by flustered embarrassment.

"Tehe~ Mom didn’t notice my acting, did you?"

Lvzi’s musical laughter danced through the room.

"Keeping calm while you approached was sooo hard! I practiced forever!"

Small hands seized Lin Yu’s waist, whirling her back around.

Resistance proved futile. The blushing woman averted her gaze, unable to face her smirking captor.

Now it was Lvzi’s turn to bridge the distance between them.