Chapter 155: The Lake Spirit
The scene before Ka Ka was captivating.
She had never seen anything so arousing, a feeling of wanting more, yet not knowing where to begin.
“Come here~”
Lena continued her seduction, her posture inviting.
“This is a rare opportunity.”
She wouldn’t do this with Angel or Diana.
Only Ka Ka, the innocent little deer girl, had the most potential for corruption.
“W-what should I do?!”
Ka Ka fidgeted nervously, her hooves tapping the ground.
“Kiss me, on the lips, in your own way. A clumsy beginner will only leave a bad impression, so you know what to do~”
“Mm!” The little deer girl, eager to learn, first kissed Lena’s cheek, then, seeing no reaction, her neck.
Lena’s neck was fragrant, the scent of lavender making Ka Ka’s stomach rumble embarrassingly.
“You’re getting the hang of it, keep going.”
Lena embraced Ka Ka, stroking her long, brown hair.
Ka Ka’s lips lingered on Lena’s neck, hesitant to move.
But her expression showed she wanted more.
“What’s wrong?” Lena asked.
“If Angel knows we’re having a secret friendship ritual, will she feel lonely…?”
“Pfft, why would she be lonely?”
“Because we didn’t include her, I think Angel should also participate, it would be more fair.”
The little deer girl always considered her friend’s feelings, wanting all three of them to play “games” together.
That way, her friend wouldn’t feel left out, and she could kiss Lena without guilt.
“Hey! I’ll go get Angel! She’ll definitely agree!”
“No!”
Lena’s heart skipped a beat.
If Angel found out she was flirting with Ka Ka, Lena couldn’t imagine the consequences!
“Huh? Why not?”
“Because, because it’s getting late, I have to go back…”
Lena’s lie was unconvincing, but Ka Ka didn’t seem to notice, glancing at the setting sun. “We’ve been playing all afternoon, time flies.”
“Time always passes quickly when you’re having fun.” Lena pinched Ka Ka’s nose. “Today was a good day, next time, I’ll bring Ling Ling to see you.”
Ka Ka, Ling Ling… similar names, as expected of fellow countrymen.
Whether they would cry tears of joy or not, the little fox girl and the little deer girl would meet someday, a reunion would be wonderful.
“Another new friend?”
Ka Ka blinked, holding her breath.
“A little fox, you should be familiar with each other, having lived in the same forest.”
Lena released Ka Ka’s nose, impressed by her lung capacity, no wonder she had been able to outlast Lena in their kiss.
“A fox… ah, you mean a foxkin!”
“That’s right.”
Lena nodded, explaining everything, including her plan to help Ling Ling return home.
Ka Ka’s eyes teared up. “Lena… waaaah…”
“What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly crying?”
“You’re so kind…” The little deer girl wiped her tears, her emotional outburst unexpected.
“I’m not kind, I’m just fulfilling an unfinished promise.”
Lena shook her head, determined to fulfill the regret from her past life.
After that, she would reside among the stars, smiling down, and whenever someone looked up at the night sky, it would be as if all the stars were smiling, remembering her…
“Anyway, I’ll help Lena, and Ling Ling, Ling Ling will definitely return home, don’t worry!” Ka Ka promised.
Her expression was sincere.
Lena looked at her, a sense of relief washing over her. “With you two looking out for each other, I can rest easy.”
“Is Lena going somewhere far away?”
“Why do you ask?”
“Because Lena’s tone sounds very sad, although you’re smiling, your heart is like a shattered vessel, filled with pain, like you’ve endured countless storms… just like Old Tree Grandpa, old and weary…”
Ka Ka sensed Lena’s hidden sorrow.
Because the elder Dryads often shared their unfulfilled wishes and regrets before passing away, and Lena now gave off a similar vibe, making Ka Ka feel uneasy…
Had she seen through Lena’s facade?
Lena touched her nose nervously.
“I don’t want Lena to become a silent tree.” Ka Ka took Lena’s hand, her eyes downcast. “If Lena has any secrets, you can tell me, I’ll share your burden, because we’re best friends, and friends… help each other, they don’t shoulder everything alone!”
A gentle breeze ruffled Ka Ka’s hair, and the innocent deer girl, her heart as pure as a blank sheet of paper, had seen through Lena’s carefully hidden secret.
How did she know Lena was going to die…?
“A secret isn’t a secret if you tell it, silly deer.”
Lena murmured, letting Ka Ka lead her, her strength no match for the Dryad’s.
But two legs couldn’t keep up with four, and Lena’s forehead beaded with sweat, but she didn’t complain.
It seemed Ka Ka was taking her somewhere.
But in this desolate forest, what was there worth visiting?
Oh…
The lake.
“Look, Lena.”
Ka Ka pointed towards the center of the lake. “It is said that a wish-granting spirit lives in the lake. If you toss a copper coin, the spirit will appear and fulfill your wish.”
This spirit wasn’t like the others.
Lena had also heard the legend of the lake spirit, but she had never believed in such things.
But when driven to desperation, people would believe anything, just like Lena had once turned to the demons for survival. Believing in a lake spirit wouldn’t hurt.
“Should we try it?”
Ka Ka wanted to give Lena hope, a reason to live.
Lena always seemed so lifeless, like a soulless being.
“I only have gold coins.”
Lena took out her money pouch, giving it to Ka Ka.
“You toss it, for both of us.”
“No, Lena has to toss it too, or it won’t work.”
Ka Ka took out two coins, giving one to Lena, holding the other tightly, as if afraid of losing it.
This gold coin was incredibly valuable, and now she was supposed to throw it into the lake…
“On the count of three, we’ll toss them together.”
“Okay.”
“One,” Ka Ka raised her arm, noticing Lena hadn’t moved, she nudged Lena’s cheek with her ear. “Focus, Lena, I’ll count again, don’t get distracted this time.”
“Okay~”
Lena replied languidly, relaxing her body.
“One.”
“Two.”
“Three!”
Whoosh!
Splash!
The two gold coins, like projectiles, arced through the air, hitting the water with a loud splash, water droplets raining down.
The peaceful lake was disturbed, and an injured figure emerged from the water, its expression miserable.
