Crossover Anime: A Dimensional Journey Starting with Frilian.

Chapter 67 An Embrace of the Scent of Black Tea

The deadline was expected, but he did think of a problem.

It has been almost three months since he came to this world, and the mission's privilege was supposed to last two and a half months. He still hasn't obtained the divine fragments from Nangong Nayue. Logically speaking, it should have expired long ago.

But he was still able to use his True Ancestor body yesterday, and he was also immune to magic; his mission privileges remained intact.

Could it be because they obtained the divine fragments from Aiba Asagi first?

In the same world, can anyone obtain permanent access to mission privileges for any fragment of divine essence?

That's the only guess we can make.

In the morning, Shichen got up, washed up quickly, and brewed a pot of black tea for Nangong Nayue.

He wasn't at home right now, but in a hotel on Gozo Island, outside Itogami Island, with Natsuki Minami.

The Black Death Emperor's faction commits a lot of crimes here, after all, this is where the Fourth True Ancestor was unearthed.

The three True Ancestors checked and balanced each other, which is why we have the current stable and peaceful situation. The emergence of the Fourth True Ancestor will break this situation.

If the Black Death Emperor faction wants to instigate a riot, they will definitely target the Fourth True Ancestor.

Unfortunately, not only did they arrive too late, but they've also been almost captured by Shichen and Nangong Nayue.

The black tea was brewed at the appointed time, and its aroma filled the air. Nangong Nayue came out of her room attracted by the fragrance.

"Why are you so diligent today?" Nangong Nayue, dressed neatly, sat down at the coffee table and reached for a teacup.

Shi Chen reached out and patted the back of her hand.

"?" Nangong Nayue frowned and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Drinking black tea right after waking up? Go brush your teeth first," Shi Chen scolded.

"...You know I don't need to brush my teeth."

"Well, I don't need to. I'll just brush my teeth and wash my face tomorrow, won't I? Go on!"

"You dare to order me around?" Nangong Nayue glared at him.

"Stop talking nonsense and stop dawdling!" Shi Chen slapped her on the head when she wasn't paying attention.

"?" Nangong Nayue was stunned for a moment, as if she hadn't reacted yet, but then she became annoyed.

"You dare lay a hand on me? I'm your sister!"

"What sister? There are no outsiders here. We both know the situation. Go brush your teeth." Shi Chen waved his hand, as if shooing her away.

"..." Nangong Nayue narrowed her eyes, finally took a deep breath, resisted the urge to chase and play with him, and got up to go to the bathroom to wash up.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time this has happened in the past few days.

When Nangong Nayue finished washing up and came out, she found Shichen sitting calmly on the sofa, leisurely drinking red tea, looking extremely content.

"You bastard..." Nangong Nayue angrily sat down opposite him, picked up her teacup and took a sip.

The rich aroma and flavor of the black tea improved her mood considerably.

Shi Chen smiled at her and asked, "Are you going back today?"

"Yes, since you're out of work, you should go back." Nangong Nayue nodded while sipping her black tea.

"That's perfect, it's about time I left too," Shi Chen said calmly.

"..." Nangong Nayue paused in her movements, staring blankly at him.

"Don't be reluctant~ Didn't we already agree on this?" Shi Chen chuckled softly.

"Hmm..." Nangong Nayue nodded, her lively mood from the morning suddenly calming down.

After drinking the black tea, Shichen and Nangong Nayue tidied up briefly and returned to Itogami Island.

The two had left using spatial magic, and upon their return, they went straight home without registering.

However, those who are observant will naturally know that they have returned.

The reason Shichen didn't leave directly from Gozo Island was to leave evidence for certain people.

He has become quite famous recently. As Nangong Nayue's younger brother and the second user of the spatial control technique, he is well-known among the demons who committed the crime.

One Nangong Nayue was enough of a headache for them, but now a second one has appeared.

Some people who were interested in him had been watching him closely, but unfortunately, the abilities he displayed were not what they wanted to see.

Back home, Nangong Nayue was quiet, simply sitting on her own sofa and staring at the time.

I'm brewing her black tea now, but I won't be able to brew it for her for a while.

The black tea was brewed, and Shichen poured it for her.

Nangong Nayue picked up her teacup, but didn't drink. Inhaling the aroma, she suddenly asked, "When are you leaving?"

"Anytime," Shichen replied.

"Yeah?"

"You can't bear to part with Nazuki-chan?"

"What do I have to be reluctant to part with? I still have Nina with me anyway," Nangong Nayue denied.

"Hey, Yue-chan's here again. Can't you just admit it honestly?" Toki shook his head helplessly.

"I'm just stating the facts," Nangong Nayue said expressionlessly. "Didn't you say you'd be back soon?"

"That's true... Shall I go then?"

"..." Nangong Nayue frowned.

"Hehe~ Can I hug you this time?" Shi Chen came up to her with a grin.

"...What's so great about hugging me?" Nangong Nayue didn't look at him, staring at the black tea in her teacup.

"How about we consider this a sister's farewell to her brother?" Shichen asked with a smile.

"What you're saying... isn't entirely unacceptable."

Nangong Nayue put down her teacup, stood up, and faced the hour.

"Remember, it's the older sister to the younger brother... um!"

Before she could even open her arms, he suddenly embraced her. She was so small, it felt like he couldn't hold her, and she smelled of black tea.

I have a slight urge to pick her up and spin her around.

"You... this is too sudden, isn't it?" Nangong Nayue was held in Shichen's arms, her face pressed against his right chest, unable to move her arms, only able to move her mouth.

She didn't struggle, but instead felt the embrace, an embrace she had never experienced before.

It was an incredible feeling, warm, with the scent of sunshine and the aroma of black tea, which she quite liked.

"Isn't this because I was afraid you'd change your mind, Nazuki-chan?" Shichen hugged her tightly.

"You should call me 'older sister' now!" Nangong Nayue corrected, "We agreed that it's the older sister who hugs her younger brother."

"Mmm." Shi Chen nodded in response, holding her and slowly closing his eyes.

Nangong Nayue sensed his movements and didn't say anything more, letting him hold her like that, fulfilling his little wish.

Patting heads and hugging—what strange thinking! What normal person would only be interested in this kind of thing?

However, such simplicity is quite nice.

After a while, Nangong Nayue realized that Shichen showed no sign of letting go of her, and couldn't help but ask, "How long are you going to hold me?"

"Let's hug a little longer," Shi Chen whispered, his eyes closed.

"How long is 'a while'?"

"Just one minute."

"A minute has long passed!"

"Um......"

Suddenly, Nangong Nayue felt a void and leaned forward a step.

She steadied herself, turned around and looked behind her. The spot where she had just stood was now empty.

The black tea in the teacup on the coffee table was still steaming.

The hour passed just like that, suddenly, without any warning.

Nangong Nayue did not sense any spatial fluctuations; he simply vanished into thin air, as if he did not exist.

She stood there for a while, looking at the empty living room, then went to her usual spot, sat down, picked up her teacup, and took a sip of tea.

It was still hot, and it was the flavor she liked, but it seemed like she wouldn't be able to drink it for a while.

Their sudden arrival and departure brought her a life she had never experienced before, leaving her wondering how she would ever live alone again.

If he doesn't come back soon, I'll make him pay!