"What's up with you today? You haven't said a word since you got back."
Litia, wrapped in a towel after just stepping out of the bathroom, looked curiously at Wu Chen, who was leaning against the bed with a serious expression.
Ever since they returned from the human village on the second floor, Wu Chen had been lost in deep thought, a stark contrast to his usual self, who would constantly cling to her. Now that he was so quiet, it actually made her feel a bit uneasy.
"Wife, how about we have a child tonight?"
"I'd prefer a daughter."
Wu Chen unexpectedly said.
"Wha—what are you talking about!?"
"It's way, way too early for that! Didn't we agree to get to know each other better before taking the next step?"
In her panic, Litia's uncontrolled magic exploded, instantly blowing apart the walls and ceiling of the room, and turning the bed where Wu Chen sat into splinters.
After all, I might not live to see the day after tomorrow.
At the brink of death, I guess it's only natural to want to leave behind an heir.
Wu Chen stood up from the dust and debris, while Litia casually waved her hand, and as if time itself had rewound, the once-ruined room was restored to its original state.
"This power really is something else. Time reversal?"
Wu Chen observed the rapidly restoring room with curiosity.
"It's just a minor application of a new ability. Anything that can be done in reality with money, I can achieve instantly by spending ten times the amount, skipping the entire process."
Litia shook her finger.
The room's instant restoration was actually due to Litia spending ten times the cost to refurbish it on the spot.
"New power?"
My wife, you're already plenty strong, why are you still getting stronger?
Isn't this leaving no chance for humans to survive?
Wu Chen thought it was truly a disaster.
Aren't you the Desire Witch? This ability doesn't seem related to desire at all.
"You didn't know? Humans have developed new magic technology, leading to the emergence of Demons of Machinery among us. As times change and human technology advances, we witches naturally gain new powers too."
"After all, we draw our strength from human emotions and actions. The stronger humans become, the stronger we get."
Witches are like weapons specifically designed to counter human beings.
Wu Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"Alright, it's time for bed. We need to get up early tomorrow to continue working. Wu Chen, you should sleep early too. Good night~~"
Remembering Wu Chen's sudden talk of having a child, Litia hurriedly burrowed into the covers, pulling the purple flame barrier tight, afraid that Wu Chen might suddenly get hungry and try to make a baby with her in the middle of the night.
"Ugh, how am I going to survive tomorrow?"
After a few minutes, Litia was already asleep, but Wu Chen continued to stare at the ceiling with a troubled expression, sleep eluding him.
Sylvie wants to punish me herself, so she probably won't share this secret with the witch.
As long as I stay close to my wife, I should be safe for now.
It's settled then; tomorrow I'll stick to Litia like glue!
Even if she goes to the toilet or the bath, I must follow her!
Wu Chen strategized on how to survive the next day, and as time slowly ticked by, he finally drifted off into sleep deep into the night.
......
"How do you like this outfit? Do you think those foolish men like it, Full Moon Witch?"
In a dimly lit room, a regal woman tried on a dress and asked the silver-haired girl in a cheongsam standing next to her.
"Tsk tsk, not to be harsh, but your taste is truly disastrous."
Xia Yueyun clicked her tongue.
"Isn't it normal? The natural order of the world should be for men to go all out to please women!"
"Then why are you asking me to help you pick out outfits to attract men?"
Xia Yueyun covered her mouth, laughing softly.
"I had no choice. You were the only one who agreed to help me."
The noblewoman sighed in frustration.
"Well, it can't be helped. We're all competing for a man now, so who would want to help their rival?"
Xia Yueyun shrugged her shoulders.
"Then why are you helping me?"
The beautiful woman pressed her lips together, looking puzzled.
"Because it's fun! You're the Feminist Witch, yet you're trying to please a man. Just imagining the scene is amusing, don't you think?"
Xia Yueyun showed a mischievous grin.
"Sh-shut up! What does the Feminist Witch have to do with pleasing men?"
"And I'm the Matriarch Witch, not some Feminist Witch, so keep your bizarre language to yourself!"
The noblewoman's delicate shoulders trembled as she angrily retorted.
"Listening to you makes me shiver with anger. It's so hot, but I'm covered in cold sweat and my hands and feet are icy. Can this society ever get better? When will witches truly rise?"
"Enough! Full Moon Witch, I don't know where you learned these bizarre things, but if you keep going, I don't mind taking you on right here and now!"
The Matriarch Witch stood up, a powerful aura of magic beginning to swirl around her.
"Alright, alright, calm down. I was just joking. I certainly know you wouldn't actively try to please men."
Xia Yueyun waved her hand.
If a witch frequently acts against the powers she commands, it could weaken her strength to some extent. Although still formidable against ordinary enemies, it could increase the danger when facing goddesses or other witches.
Therefore, witches generally avoid actions that contradict their inherent powers.
The Matriarch Witch, as the name implies, holds women in high regard, so actively pleasing men is out of the question.
"That's natural! As the Matriarch Witch, how could I ever actively seek men?"
"Then are you giving up on being the Mother Goddess's successor?"
"Of course not. I won't confess to a man, but there's no rule saying he can't be so infatuated with me that he confesses first, right?"
The noblewoman gracefully waved the ancient folding fan in her hand, her long, slender legs crossing under her luxurious dress. A schemingly charming smile appeared on her face.
"Pfft! What are you planning? You want to make the man confess? The Witch's love brain battle?"
Xia Yueyun laughed out loud at her thoughts.
"There you go again, spouting your weird nonsense. Forget it, I'll just prepare on my own. Clearly, I can't count on you, you unreliable woman."
The noblewoman angrily stood up and left the dimly lit room in a huff.
"Hmph, if you're going to prepare by yourself, it's going to take a lot of time. Don't mind if I get a head start, okay?"
Xia Yuanyun stood up and adjusted her outfit in front of the mirror.
"Silver hair, cheongsam, red eyes—perfect! That man has an Eastern look, so this silver hair and red eyes combination, which is beloved by the people of the Huang Empire, will definitely make him fall for me instantly! Hahaha!!"
"If I can become the Mother Goddess and gain the power to traverse dimensions, maybe I could go to the 'Earth' mentioned by the Apostles of the Gods and immigrate to become the Earthling I've always dreamed of!"
"Free, democratic, peaceful, prosperous, beautiful, and filled with rich entertainment—oh, Earth, the beacon of another world, wait for me!"