Chapter 256

Chapter 256: Bring More Ants

Hmm?

Hmm!!!

Again with this!

How mortifying… I truly believed such incidents were a thing of the past.

But…

"Mmm…"

Just a moment longer… merely a moment…

With matching silver hair and crimson eyes, Magic Rainbow bore the closest resemblance to Lin Yu among all the daughters in appearance.

The pale-haired girl’s gaze grew increasingly unfocused.

Ah!

No—this won’t do!

If I surrender to this haze, who knows where it might lead! Honestly, Magic Rainbow… who’d have imagined such antics from you! You’ve always presented yourself as so composed!

Regardless, time to create distance.

The white-haired girl instinctively extended her hands, heedless of Magic Rainbow’s current condition… her delicate fingers brushed against the other’s form.

A velvety smoothness caressed her palms.

Contact with Magic Rainbow’s arm.

"Hmm~"

Though failing to dislodge Magic Rainbow completely, the motion jolted the latter into sudden awareness.

"Mother… do you truly favor them so?"

Magic Rainbow blinked in momentary surprise at Lin Yu’s movement before smiling coyly at the pale-haired maiden.

Witnessing the typically aloof girl’s flustered expression reignited her fervor, drawing her nearer once more.

Yet as she prepared to advance further, Lin Yu snapped back to her senses. Forsaking the lingering warmth against her palm, she exerted gentle pressure to repel Magic Rainbow.

With their stat allocations prioritizing intellect over strength—and their physical power being nearly matched—this encounter differed from the Red Pupil incident. Success crowned Lin Yu’s efforts this time.

As she opened her mouth to deliver a chastising remark—

"Has Mother taken offense? My apologies, but Mom’s irresistible charm left me powerless to resist…"

Magic Rainbow preemptively bowed her head in contrition.

"Between commanding the goblins against Mother’s wishes to assault the town… and now this willful act, this marks my second transgression. Mother may discipline her daughter however she sees fit!"

"…"

Lin Yu’s lips parted soundlessly, words failing her.

Punishment? What manner of discipline?

Striking or berating my own child? I could never bring myself to such cruelty.

But other than that kind of punishment…

Ah, forgive me, my thoughts wandered somewhere inappropriate.

Such methods fundamentally fail to serve the purpose of proper discipline.

I found myself struggling to devise suitable punishments for my daughter.

The lingering sensation in my mouth gradually dissolved the anger I’d mustered, leaving me deflated.

Moreover…

The silver-haired maiden stole furtive glances at Magic Rainbow’s form.

"You… should dress yourself properly first."

…

Only when Magic Rainbow clothed herself did Lin Yu release a breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding.

"Now, I shall bestow upon you the ‘Proficient in all Languages’ skill."

"Understood."

Magic Rainbow nodded obediently, her demeanor radiating contentment in that moment.

Lin Yu invoked her Unique Skill.

Once again, the transference succeeded – ‘Proficient in all Languages’ now resided within Magic Rainbow’s capabilities.

…

…

In subsequent days.

After several more days in the castle, having been granted both the "Immortality" and "Disguise" skills, Magic Rainbow commenced her expedition toward Aowenduo Town.

Unlike Army Lady, Lvzi, and their companions, her entourage consisted of twenty Stealth Ants – precisely one-tenth of their entire population.

The entourage concealed themselves within Magic Rainbow’s elongated shadow.

Though the request originated from Magic Rainbow herself, Lin Yu had already contemplated assigning more protective forces.

Unlike Army Lady, Lvzi, or Stealth One, Magic Rainbow’s sole superior attribute remained intelligence. Among her acquired skills, only "Fireball" and "Waterball" held substantial combat efficacy.

Yet spellcasting demanded precious time – adversaries with heightened agility could easily evade her elemental projectiles.

While rigorous training might enhance casting speed and precision, Magic Rainbow prioritized mystical innovation over practical drills.

Moreover, solitary combat posed inherent dangers for any mage.

This logistical consideration justified the stealthy retinue – their presence eased Lin Yu’s maternal concerns.

…

Following days of travel, Aowenduo Town’s silhouette finally graced the horizon.

"Hey, check that out! A total stunner over there!"

"By the heavens! Never in my years have I witnessed such celestial beauty!"

"Snow-white hair… crimson eyes… perfection incarnate…"

"Tsk, give it a rest. A beauty like that isn’t someone our kind can ever aspire to. Speaking of which, I heard the renowned Moat Blade Squad in town these days is also full of stunners. Say… you’ve seen their faces before, right? Could they possibly compare to this white-haired goddess?"

"Hmm… it’s difficult to judge. They’re all first-class beauties, but… if forced to choose, I’d pick the one before our eyes without hesitation."

Her striking appearance – snow-white hair paired with crimson eyes, complemented by an hourglass figure – drew countless gazes during the city entry queue, accompanied by increasingly frequent murmurs of discussion.

But Magic Rainbow came prepared.

From her Magic Backpack emerged a gray hooded cloak and a demi-mask designed to obscure the upper facial features. When fully adorned, while occasional glances still drifted her way, the conspicuous whispers notably diminished.

After settling the entry fee, she proceeded into the city proper. Having no intention of becoming an adventurer nor revealing her connection to Army Lady’s group, Magic Rainbow secured private accommodations at an inn.

When night draped its veil over the city, she finally made her way to the lodging housing Army Lady and Stealth One. The two women froze momentarily upon her arrival – had their apparent age difference not prevented it, they might have mistaken Magic Rainbow for Lin Yu herself.

Several heartbeats passed before they recovered their composure.

"Sister Army Lady. Sister Stealth One."

Magic Rainbow’s greeting carried melodic warmth.

"And Sister Lvzi?"

"She’s been residing at the lord’s estate recently," Stealth One replied while ushering her inside. "Rarely returns these days."

Army Lady’s eyes glimmered with restrained anticipation. "Your presence here… does this mean commencement approaches?"

"Have you formulated arguments to persuade Mother?" Stealth One interjected, brows knitting slightly.

"Not entirely… The network excavated by Worker Ants and Earth Digging Ant sisters still requires time to fully encompass the town and surrounding areas. Moreover…" Magic Rainbow’s voice softened, "certain additional preparations remain."

"What else demands attention?" Army Lady pressed.

"Have you concretized the operational details?" Stealth One added.

"The broad strokes are clear, though…" Magic Rainbow’s lips curved in a knowing smile. "There’s been some adjustment to our sisters’ roles. Equally vital, I assure you."