Lumina's slightly perverted behavior was not noticed by anyone.
This "anyone" naturally included Madam Herta.
If Madam Herta were to find out about this, knowing that she had actually missed Lumina's slightly perverted behavior, she would definitely feel a deep sense of regret, wouldn't she?
After all, in the eyes of outsiders and Lumina herself, this might be a slightly perverted behavior.
But in Herta's eyes, this was a "Path to Immortality"!
If Herta knew about this, she would definitely make good use of it.
Using all kinds of words and actions, she would transform this into a "Path to Immortality" that goes straight to Lumina's heart.
Threats, coercion... all sorts of behaviors would be used. As long as it was handled properly, wouldn't Lumina be easily taken down?
You've already done such a thing, so you probably wouldn't mind taking it a step further, right?
...But unfortunately, Herta did not know about Lumina's actions.
After Herta and Stelle exchanged a few words of greeting, Lumina had already snapped out of that behavior.
The lingering aura on her little finger had also been wiped clean by Lumina long ago.
Aside from her slightly flushed face, there was no hint of anything unusual.
Walking up to Lumina, Herta gave her a suspicious glance. Without overthinking it, she said in a flat tone, "Alright, greetings are done. What's next?"
"...Hah."
Sensing the faint fragrance that wafted over as Herta approached, seeing her slightly suspicious expression, and hearing her calm, unruffled words, the lake that had just been thrown into violent turmoil by Lumina once again rippled.
Fortunately, these ripples weren't as fierce as the last wave. With Lumina's powerful mental fortitude, she quickly regained her composure.
After a moment's thought, the corners of Lumina's lips curled slightly. She leaned close to Herta's ear with a mysterious expression, speaking like an evil miko tempting a child, "Next up, it's time for our private time together."
"I'm going to take you to experience... something extremely wonderful."
"This experience will elevate your brain to the ultimate state... making you fall for it, be immersed in it, and sink so deeply into it that you'll never want to leave..."
Lumina's voice was incredibly beautiful, and combined with this tone, it seemed to penetrate straight to the bone, sending a tingling sensation through the entire body.
If Herta's willpower hadn't been far beyond that of an ordinary person, she would have found it hard to remain calm and composed after hearing Lumina's words, wouldn't she?
If the person in this situation weren't Herta, but some ordinary person, they would probably have their legs go weak and collapse to the ground, panting heavily and gasping for breath, right?
"...Just say it plainly," Herta said in a flat tone, crossing her arms after composing herself.
She was telling Lumina not to beat around the bush, and to just say what she wanted to do.
Yet this Little Lumina was still hinting around. On the surface, she spoke so beautifully, full of all kinds of temptation, but in reality, she wasn't talking about that kind of thing at all.
At least, it didn't sound like she was talking about that kind of thing.
It sounded like Lumina was inviting her to do some "lewd," unspeakable things.
But in reality?
In reality, it might just be eating a meal, holding hands, or hugging, or something like that. Although these are considered intimate things, they have absolutely nothing to do with the words "lewd" and "unspeakable."
It truly made Herta feel bored.
Though this wasn't bad either.
She wondered when this Little Lumina, this big talker, would ever act in a way that matched her words.
Hinting at lewd, unspeakable things on the surface, and also thinking about lewd, unspeakable things in her heart.
If that were truly the case, then things would be great...
But that possibility was probably no more likely than the Aeon of Elation suddenly dropping dead on the spot.
Hmm... It seems that possibility isn't all that low after all.
Herta muttered silently in her mind.
"This is all so exciting. If I just said it plainly, it wouldn't be any fun, would it?" Oblivious to Herta's inner monologue, Lumina maintained her mysterious and alluring posture.
She kept scanning Herta's body up and down. To an outsider, it would look as if Lumina was plotting something wicked.
"...Heh."
Herta was completely speechless, nearly unable to resist the urge to give Lumina a massive roll of her eyes.
If this ends up being a big deal, it'll be great.
Just don't let this be child's play.
They were adults, and Lumina must know perfectly well what she wanted to do.
Even if she didn't, hadn't she realized it yet after all these hints?
Herta wished she had the power of an Aeon so she could just pin Lumina down and force the issue.
If Herta had the strength to defeat and utterly crush Lumina, she wouldn't hesitate.
Since Lumina could use her strength to interfere in this "Big Sister and Little Sister" game, why couldn't Herta just pin her down once she obtained such power?
Rather, possessing overwhelming strength and simply pinning Lumina down would be the most correct choice.
That Little Lumina is just begging to be taught a lesson!
After giving her a good thrashing, let's see if she dares to be so arrogant!
Herta fantasized about this in her mind, but the thought quickly dissipated.
Because fantasies are ultimately just fantasies, they can never manifest in reality.
Let alone this matter, possessing the strength to defeat and utterly crush Lumina?
That was already a bit of a fairy tale.
All Herta could do was gradually change Lumina's mind through words and actions...
"Are you coming?" Lumina asked softly.
She could perceive the constantly changing emotions in Herta's heart.
But she didn't mind, as she had some interesting things she wanted to show Herta.
Hearing this, Herta did not immediately answer Lumina's question.
She first glanced at Lumina, seeing her smiling face and wishing she could "slap" her hard with her little mouth.
After seeing no other emotions on Lumina's face, Herta nodded, "Let's go."
Herta wanted to see what kind of thing could make Lumina show such a mysterious expression.
I just hope Lumina doesn't let Herta down.
If Lumina pulls out a little doll and wants to play house, Herta will really... she'll really have to keep playing along with her.
After all, just being by Lumina's side and playing with her makes Herta incredibly happy.
But the desires in one's heart can never be fully satisfied.
Being with Lumina makes Herta very happy.
But if she could do something more deep and intimate with Lumina, Herta would be even happier.
If... if Lumina would let her do whatever she wanted, the happiness in Herta's heart would instantly overflow...
Alright, fine.
How have I had two fantasies in a row in just a few minutes?
Herta sighed silently to herself, shaking the last fantasy out of her mind.
"Then let's go back to our room." Lumina nodded at Herta, reaching out to take her small hand.
"Herta and I will leave now. You can come to my room if you need anything."
"Or you can reach out using your phone or tablet."
Lumina didn't just leave without a word. She first gave a simple signal to the others in the room before holding hands with Herta and leaving together.
Creeak... Thud!
With the sound of the door opening and then closing, Lumina and Herta disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Lumie and Hertie get along so well," Hyacine said, a hint of envy surfacing in her heart as she gazed at the room they had left and the now-closed door.
She wasn't sure if she was envious of Lumie being so popular, or envious of Hertie being able to stay with Lumina all the time... or perhaps she was envious of both.
"Yeah, the friendship between Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta is really something to be envious of." Hearing Hyacine's words, Castorice nodded her small head in agreement.
Castorice wasn't very clear about the situation before, but here in Okhema, every time she saw Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta, they were always together.
They were inseparable. Wherever Sister Lumina was, Big Sister Herta was there too. Who wouldn't be envious of such a friendship?
But... then again.
Between Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta, was it really, truly just friendship?
Castorice didn't want to tarnish the friendship between Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta with any "lewd" thoughts.
But... But their various interactions made it difficult for Castorice not to let her mind wander in a certain direction.
They were... way too intimate.
Their actions were one thing, but another was the aura, the atmosphere that always surrounded them whenever they were together.
This... no matter how Castorice looked at it, it, it all looked like a romantic relationship...
Recalling Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta's various actions earlier, Castorice couldn't help but mutter in her heart.
But before long, she quickly put this thought away.
No... matter how one thought about it, indulging in wild thoughts about Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta was extremely wicked.
Castorice didn't want to be that kind of person, so she hurriedly suppressed this thought.
Of course... with just this alone, she definitely wouldn't have been able to suppress this thought so quickly.
The reason she could suppress this thought so fast was because of another point.
And that other point was Castorice's own selfish desire...
Although... although this was wicked and villainous, Castorice still harbored such feelings.
A longing, a hope that Sister Lumina and Big Sister Herta were not in a romantic relationship.
Because if they weren't, it meant she could...
"Ugh..."
Lost in thought, Castorice's little face flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but lower her head, her gaze fixed on the ground.
"Castie? What's wrong?" Lumina and Herta's departure hadn't captivated Hyacine's attention for long.
After a moment of reflection, Hyacine's attention returned to the present.
Then Hyacine noticed Castorice's slightly strange behavior.
Lowering her head and blushing... what was this symptom?
Hyacine wasn't as perceptive as Lumina, and she was instantly plunged into a state of confusion over Castorice's symptom.
Fearing something was wrong with Castorice's health, Hyacine hurriedly and worriedly inquired.
To diagnose this unknown symptom of Castorice's, she had to ask questions first before she could find the right cure.
"Ah, ah... ah..." Hearing this, Castorice snapped back to her senses instantly.
Her already flushed little face instantly turned crimson at Hyacine's question.
It was like a freshly ripened apple, so red it almost seemed pale. In the reflected light, it appeared exquisitely translucent, making one irresistibly want to take a bite and taste how sweet and juicy this big red apple truly was.
"N-Nothing, I'm fine."
"I... I just thought of something, it's nothing."
Castorice clenched the hem of her skirt with both hands and quickly shook her head as she offered an explanation.
She had just lost her composure... It was so embarrassing.
But, but thankfully Sister Lumina wasn't here, otherwise it would have been even more humiliating.
Castorice didn't know what kind of feelings she had toward Sister Lumina, but she knew she didn't want to lose face in front of her...
"Uh... Alright then." After a quick glance at Castorice and seeing that she really seemed to be fine, Hyacine also nodded, asking no further questions.
"Grayie, regarding the [Time Titan] Trial, let's still discuss it."
Hyacine shifted her gaze to Stelle, moving on to the next topic...
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Within Lumina's room, the two appeared inside.
"Mm~"
After closing the door, Lumina quickly ran to the sofa, plopped down into it, and immediately lay down.
"So comfortable!"
Completely disregarding her own image, Lumina lay lazily on the sofa, letting out a soft hum of comfort.
"..." Herta said nothing at Lumina's display.
Slipping off her shoes, she revealed her ruddy and tender little feet.
The little feet stepped silently across the floor to the sofa, and she sat down across from Lumina.
Looking at Lumina lying on the sofa with her eyes narrowed as if in enjoyment, Herta crossed one leg over the other and said calmly, "So, what's the matter?"
"Now that it's just the two of us, you can tell me, right?"
"Hmm?" Hearing this, Lumina stopped her action of narrowing her eyes in enjoyment.
She slowly sat up from the sofa, but she did not immediately state the matter.
Instead, she let out a soft "mm" and stretched.
The body Herta had been coveting so much captured her gaze, causing her breathing to become much heavier all of a sudden.
But quickly, as Lumina finished stretching, Herta also immediately returned to her normal state.
"Mm-hmm~" After finishing the stretch, Lumina let out another soft hum.
Herta's actions just now had all been noticed by Lumina, but she didn't mind it at all.
It was just human nature, quite normal.
Pat pat pat!
Lumina patted the spot beside her, signaling for Herta to come over.
"..."
Seeing this, Herta hesitated for a moment before standing up and sitting down beside Lumina.
No matter what Lumina wanted to do, whether it was to play with her, or even to "eat" her, in the end, it didn't seem to be a bad thing...
"Don't think wildly, this is a very normal thing."
Although Herta hadn't said anything, Lumina still saw through what was in her mind.
After chuckling softly, under Herta's gaze, Lumina took out her phone...