「The next day.」
When Yu Zhizhi woke up, she was the only one in the room.
Ai Xi heard the stirring and came in, all smiles. "Good morning, Lady Lord."
"...Where is the Lord Leader?"
"The Lord Leader was up very early. He went to patrol the territory."
Yu Zhizhi remembered how she had stood guard outside the bathroom door out of worry last night. She had gotten too tired and fallen asleep, and vaguely recalled seeing Spider.
As Ai Xi helped her change into a light blue formal dress, she asked, "Does he... seem alright?"
The Bee Clan female's hands paused for a moment. She smiled and said, "The Lord Leader is very happy. He'll be back on time."
Yu Zhizhi nodded lightly.
She looked at her reflection in the mirror. Because it was a special day, she was wearing a formal dress.
After finishing her preparations, she lifted the hem of her skirt and walked outside.
The Little Octopus and the Little Ice Ball were both waiting at the door.
They swarmed her as soon as they saw her.
