BEFORE SAYING ANYTHING THEY TURNED THEIR gaze to the cute rabbit as if he was a lot more interesting than helping me with the books, which made me even more anxious. Nevertheless, when Stradivarius looked up, he had a smile on his lips. I hope the rabbit made them calmer with his cuteness.
"Alright, I'll allow you to get the books," I was about to thank him when he kept going. "But," of course, there's always a but, "you will have to accept all of the gifts I want to give you."
I giggled, feeling a weight get taken away from my shoulders. "Goddess, why would I ever refuse a gift from you? Of course, I'll accept it. Thank you, so much!"
But they stared at me suspiciously, "Promise on Valerian's name that you accept everything!" Caihong spoke in a serious and firm tone.
"Now I'm getting a little scared," my anxiety could be noticed in my voice. "What are you planning to give me?" What could it be that they think I would refuse like this? And if I would refuse, why give it to me?
