Ken hadn't expected his daughter's wish to be this, but for a child, the greatest happiness was indeed having the family of three reunited.
Unfortunately, he didn't know where Alice was on her expedition.
Otherwise, he could have gone through the Vortex Gate.
This was also thanks to that old trickster Mihoyo; in his previous life, the game wasn't finished, and many plot holes weren't filled... The system's data pack was also based on the game from his previous life.
"Mommy is currently on an expedition with Grand Master Varka, so she can't come back to accompany Klee, but Daddy can let Klee talk to Mommy. We'll go talk to her tomorrow."
Ken thought of the floating island where the Hexenzirkel held their tea parties; there was something there that could connect to Alice.
It would be perfect to take Klee there to see it.
This would fulfill half of Klee's wish. Once they contacted Alice, if they could get her location, perhaps bombing fish in the biggest lake could be put on the agenda via the Vortex Gate.
He just didn't know what reaction that enthusiastic and mischievous witch would have upon receiving his call.
"Really? Talking to Mommy will make Klee very happy!"
Klee smiled contentedly. After such a long time apart, just hearing Mommy's voice would be great.
"Let's go play with Sister Mona."
Since they were back in Mondstadt, it was inevitable to visit the specialty store. There were still many snacks he'd left there before, which he could give to little Klee.
And have dinner with little Klee along the way.
Perhaps his fatherly instincts had been awakened; every time he saw his daughter, Ken wanted to give her the best of everything, and cooking filled him with happiness.
"Okay!"
Little Klee squinted her eyes, holding Ken's hand and smiling sweetly.
The two had just stepped out of the Knights of Favonius headquarters. On the long staircase, Ken saw Barbara approaching thoughtfully. He hadn't seen Barbara in a while; the girl had gained a unique charm in her demeanor, a different kind of allure.
"K-Ken?"
Barbara was walking with her head down, not looking ahead, and her little head bumped right into Ken's chest.
Rubbing her head, she looked up at the familiar figure in front of her. Barbara's face flushed red, her eyes watery and sparkling with excitement.
"What were you thinking about?"
Ken looked down at the girl. He'd been standing there without moving, and Barbara had crashed into him.
"Church matters." Barbara's eyes, clear as an ice lake, sparkled as she looked at him. "You're in Mondstadt today? Is there some event coming up?"
"Daddy's taking me to eat. Sister Barbara, want to come?" Little Klee liked Barbara a lot and invited her from the side.
Barbara shyly said, "Sure!"
During this time, Jean was implementing management reforms.
The Church of Favonius was under the Knights of Favonius, so it was naturally affected.
As a result, church affairs had piled up, keeping Barbara so busy she barely had time to visit Ken on Blue Star. It had been a while since they'd spent time together, and the longing in her heart had sprouted like tender buds after rain.
Now that they'd run into each other in Mondstadt, Barbara naturally wanted to spend time with her lover.
But...
Hearing Klee's way of addressing her, Barbara felt a bit embarrassed.
Based on her relationship with Ken, Klee should call her Auntie, right? Otherwise... wouldn't the generations get messed up?
Barbara's little head was filled with chaotic thoughts.
"Stop overthinking. Think about what you want to eat later." Ken patted Barbara's head, disrupting the girl's thoughts.
"Spicy Pepper Chicken, Spicy Beef Brisket!" Barbara said without hesitation. Last time on Blue Star, she'd eaten these two dishes made by Ken, and she still couldn't forget that numb, spicy, fresh flavor. She really wanted to try them again.
"What about Klee? What do you want?" Ken asked.
Klee counted on her little fingers, seriously saying, "Pan-Fried Salmon, Butter-Grilled Fish, Boiled Black-Back Perch, Dry-Fried Fish Noodles..."
"Okay, okay, can you even eat all that?" Listening to little Klee list them off like family treasures, Ken couldn't help but laugh and cry.
No wonder she liked bombing fish.
His precious daughter really loved eating fish.
Although he couldn't make that many fish dishes for dinner, since Klee had mentioned them, Ken would at least make two. Too few, and his daughter wouldn't be satisfied; too many, and little Klee couldn't finish them.
"Hehe... I like everything Daddy makes!"
Little Klee giggled.
Ken held little Klee's hand in his left and Barbara's in his right. The setting sun stretched their shadows long, and along the way, countless citizens greeted them with smiles.
In Mondstadt's leisurely and comfortable atmosphere, the three soon arrived at the Mondstadt Specialty Store.
"Boss?"
Mona was just about to close up when she saw the three of them, looking a bit surprised.
Ken let go of the two and smiled, "We're eating dinner here tonight. Anything you want? I'll cook myself."
"Satisfying Salad and Northern Smoked Chicken!" Mona blurted out.
It wasn't often the boss cooked personally. Mona vaguely remembered Ken's skills; they were more delicious than any meal she'd ever had.
Ken nodded. "Then you all tidy up here; I'll go cook."
...
In the courtyard with a style completely different from Liyue Harbor's—more like pastoral countryside—windmill asters swayed in the wind, and Cecilias quietly bloomed with a clear glow.
The swing rocked gently among the flower bushes, butterflies and doves dancing with the breeze.
Outside the kitchen's floor-to-ceiling window were fragrant flower clusters. Amid the rich floral scent, Ken took out ingredients from his system space.
Estimating the time for these dishes, Ken first cleaned everything with Hydro elemental power.
Then he cut the fresh beef brisket into chunks, took out Jueyun Chilis from Liyue and cut them, added scallions and ginger, and started stir-frying in the pan.
Once the brisket turned golden, Ken poured in sake, mixed with water, and simmered on low heat.
As it boiled, the scent of Jueyun Chilis mixed with sake and brisket wafted out.
Barbara, who was playing with Klee in the courtyard, smelled the spicy aroma and felt her body growing soft and hot.
Jueyun Chilis from Liyue!
She could tell right away.
Although Jueyun Chilis weren't popular in Mondstadt, Barbara had a special fondness for them.
"Barbara, you really can handle spice." Smelling it, Mona sneezed. "It smells good... but obviously not everyone can enjoy it. And Jueyun Chilis seem expensive."
"La la la~~" Barbara didn't respond, just hummed a song softly.
Precisely because they were expensive, she felt even happier.
Her lover wasn't using the Jueyun Chilis to make money but to cook for her. This sweet happiness flowed through Barbara's heart like honey, sweeping away all her fatigue from these days.
But just as Barbara was basking in happiness, a lazy voice came: "Ken's back, right?"
"Sister Lisa?" Hearing the voice, Barbara immediately stopped humming. "He's in the kitchen."
Barbara had always been grateful to Lisa for her care. Now, hearing Lisa ask about Ken, she quickly replied.
"Alright, little cuties, keep playing."
Lisa chuckled lightly, swaying her hips seductively as she walked toward the kitchen.
She didn't particularly like the taste of Jueyun Chilis, but at this moment, the mixed aroma of brisket and sake made her a bit intoxicated.
However, as an elegant lady, even in intoxication, Lisa maintained a proper smile.
"Need any help, busy man?"
Lisa entered the kitchen and saw Ken handling the fish innards.
Those slender hands had distinct bones, fair and translucent.
Her thoughts wandered; she wondered how it would feel if such hands glided over skin.
"Lisa? You should go out; the kitchen's a mess, and it'll dirty your clothes."
Seeing Lisa in her gorgeous, elegant long dress, Ken was a bit surprised.
This witch moved fast; he'd just returned to Mondstadt, and this woman had followed right after.
Though having a beauty help was nice, this was Mondstadt's teasing queen—most people couldn't keep up with her banter.
"If it's you, Mr. Ken... it's okay even if you get me dirty."
Lisa covered her red lips with her hand, smiling meaningfully, her glassy eyes watery and full of unspoken words.
Ken: "..."
As expected.
He wasn't afraid of bantering with Lisa; the issue was that the teasing queen often just teased without following through, leaving things awkward.
Otherwise, he'd have long taught Lisa that some words couldn't be casually teased to a man.
"Alright... I came over to tell you that my birthday is in a few days. You must come attend."
Seeing Ken's silence, Lisa got to the point.
Upon hearing Ken was back in Mondstadt, she'd come immediately to inform him. Her birthday party absolutely had to include Ken.
"Do I need to prepare a gift?" Ken asked.
Lisa licked her lips: "You are the best gift."
"..." Ken set down the knife, turned to look at this alluring witch, his eyes full of determination: "Don't back out then, or I'll be very disappointed."
"It's a deal." Lisa smiled brightly. "Since you don't need my help, I'll stay for dinner. Make me a Radish Veggie Soup; that shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"Mm." Ken continued working. Today's efforts could be repaid in other ways someday.
Seeing Ken ignore her, the alluring witch swayed her hips and left.
...
An hour later.
After plates of delicious dishes were served, Ken finally saw a certain tsundere little kitty mixing drinks in his hall.
"Hmph... I said I'd repay you, so I'm here to mix drinks for everyone."
Diona noticed Ken's gaze and said with a tsundere expression, her face stern, but her constantly swishing tail betrayed her mood.
Actually, she'd been working just now.
Suddenly, a delicious food aroma wafted into the tavern, and she realized it was from the specialty store, guessing Ken had come. So she grabbed her mixing tools and came over.
Ever since Ken helped her find her father last time, the little cat girl had been grateful in her heart.
Even some emotions beyond gratitude were quietly budding.
"It's lively today."
Looking at the table full of people, Ken felt like he was being freeloaded off.
But thinking they'd all be family someday, he could tolerate being freeloaded once in a while.
"So fragrant... the food smells so good, and the wine too..."
Barbara couldn't hold back and started eating.
The stewed-tender brisket was fished out, stir-fried with fresh Jueyun Chilis, Blue Star's devil peppers, onion shreds, scallions, and ginger slices, bringing out the ultimate fresh flavor.
Barbara, who loved spice, had long been unable to resist.
Though this super-intense spice made her sweat slightly, she still clamped her legs, a refreshing spicy sensation spreading through her body.
But for the others, these two spicy dishes were too much to handle.
However, there were plenty of dishes tonight, enough for everyone.
Ken and Lisa were more immersed in Diona's mixed drinks. This time, no weird ingredients—just pure fruit brews with various plants, resulting in a very fresh taste.
"Not bad, little kitty."
Ken praised sincerely. Probably only Diona could mix such flavorful drinks.
"Hmph... Just this once." Diona pouted and started eating fish.
As a little cat girl, she also loved fragrant grilled fish! Though it had a slight spiciness, she could handle it.
Only Barbara and Ken stayed up late in the room.
The air was thick with desire as they stripped away their clothes, Barbara's soft curves pressing against Ken's firm body.
She straddled him first, her Hydro Vision glowing faintly as she channeled gentle waves of elemental energy to heighten their sensations, making every touch feel like a soothing yet electrifying ripple across their skin.
Barbara had been intimate with Ken a few times before, so she progressed quickly, not only using her elemental power to enhance their sensations but also trying all sorts of positions.
They started with Barbara on top, riding him cowgirl-style, her hips grinding rhythmically as she moaned in ecstasy, "Oh, Ken... yes, just like that!"
Ken's hands gripped her waist, guiding her movements while he thrust upward to meet her, his thick cock sliding deep into her wet pussy with each bounce, the slick schlick-schlick sounds filling the room.
Barbara's breasts heaved with every motion, her nipples hardening as she leaned forward to kiss him hungrily. The elemental energy she infused made her inner walls pulse with warm, tingling waves, clenching around him tighter.
Ken groaned, "Barbara, you're so tight... feels amazing," feeling the build-up, but Barbara quickened her pace, grinding her clit against his pelvis until her body shuddered in her first orgasm—a powerful wave that made her cry out, "Ahh! I'm cumming!" her juices soaking him as she rode through the spasms with wet squelch noises, her Vision flaring brighter.
Not yet satisfied, they switched things up, with Barbara on all fours, her back arched invitingly as Ken entered her from behind, his pace building to a fervent rhythm that made her gasp and clutch the sheets, "Harder, Ken! Pound me!"
He gripped her hips firmly, pounding into her with deep, forceful thrusts, the sharp slap-slap-slap of skin echoing in the room.
Barbara pushed back against him, her elemental power creating subtle vibrations that intensified the friction, sending jolts of pleasure through both of them with humming bzzz sensations.
Ken reached around to rub her swollen clit, and soon Barbara was trembling again, her second orgasm crashing over her like a tidal wave.
She screamed his name, "Ken! Yes, oh gods!" her pussy contracting wildly around his cock, milking him with rhythmic squeeze-squeeze pulses until he couldn't hold back—Ken thrust one final time, filling her with his hot semen, groaning "Take it all, Barbara!" as he came deep inside her, their bodies locked in shared ecstasy with a final wet splurt.
The intensity grew as her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him deeper with each powerful thrust.
Ken hovered over her, their eyes locked in heated passion as he drove into her slowly at first, building speed while Barbara's hands roamed his back, nails digging in, whispering breathily, "Deeper... I need you deeper."
She channeled more Hydro energy, creating a slippery, lubricating warmth that made every penetration smoother and more intense, accompanied by glossy glide-glide sounds.
They kissed deeply, tongues intertwining with soft mmph and slurp noises, as Ken's thrusts became relentless.
Barbara's breaths turned to whimpers, "I'm close again... don't stop!" her body arching off the bed as another orgasm built—stronger this time, her walls fluttering and squeezing him until she exploded in bliss, her cries muffled against his shoulder as "Mmmph! Cumming!" escaped her lips.
Ken followed soon after, pumping another load of semen into her, his body tensing as he emptied himself completely with a deep grunt.
Both of them panting and sweating from the release, the bed creaking under them.
Finally, they tried reverse cowgirl, Barbara facing away, bouncing energetically while Ken admired the view and caressed her curves, "Your perky butt looks incredible like this."
She leaned forward slightly, giving him a perfect angle to watch his cock disappear into her glistening folds. Her hips rolled with expert rhythm, the elemental enhancements making her movements feel like a hypnotic dance of pleasure, with rhythmic thump-thump bounces.
Ken's hands explored her ass and thighs, occasionally spanking her lightly to elicit moans, the smack followed by her playful "Ah! Do it again!"
Barbara reached down to fondle her clit, speeding toward her climax as Ken thrust up to match her, grunting "Keep going, you're driving me wild."
The buildup was electric; she came hard for the fourth time, her body quivering uncontrollably, juices dripping down as she ground against him, screaming "Yes! I'm cumming so hard!" with gushing squirt sounds.
Overwhelmed, Ken gripped her tighter and released his final load, flooding her with semen once more, moaning "Barbara... take it!" both of them collapsing in utter satisfaction, their bodies spent and glowing with afterglow, heavy breathing filling the silence.
This made Ken sigh in admiration.
Worthy of a Vision holder; even without much prior experience, Barbara could explore and find new ways to heighten their pleasure on her own.
But no matter the position, Barbara's favorite reward was still Ken's semen.
Ken was a bit helpless; it was the first time he'd seen a girl who loved swallowing semen so much. Good thing he had plenty to offer, enough for Barbara to savor and cool off the heat of their passion.
Still craving more, Barbara slid down between his legs for one last treat, wrapping her lips around his still-hard cock. She bobbed her head eagerly, her tongue swirling around the tip with wet slurp-slurp sounds, moaning "Mmm, I love your taste" as she sucked him deep into her throat. Ken groaned, his hands tangling in her hair, "Just like that... you're incredible."
She used her Hydro energy to add a cool, tingling sensation, making him throb harder. The buildup was quick; Ken tensed, warning "I'm gonna cum!" before erupting in her mouth with thick splurt-splurt bursts. Barbara swallowed every drop greedily, her throat working with audible gulp-gulp noises, savoring the warmth until he was fully spent, licking her lips with a satisfied "Ahh... perfect."
The only regret was that Barbara had church duties early tomorrow and needed to get up early.
So after receiving several loads of semen, Barbara walked back to the church, her body still tingling from the encounters, and fell into a deep sleep in the nuns' dormitory.
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