Chapter 105: Crystallization
Lena lay awake, unable to sleep.
She wasn’t covered by a blanket, because a small fox girl was curled up on her stomach, keeping her warm.
Ling Ling’s curled-up tail served as a makeshift blanket, radiating warmth, a living heater.
She couldn’t sleep…
She couldn’t sleep at all!
She had thought sleeping with so many beautiful girls would be a pleasant experience, but it turned out, one was enough.
No wonder ancient emperors only chose one concubine each night.
It wasn’t a matter of stamina, but of clingy wives, leaving the “husband” exhausted…
…
At this rate, she would be drained dry by these little vixens!
Lena, prematurely aged, lay in bed, pondering the future, her limbs trapped by warm, soft bodies, like a prisoner being dismembered, but a smile on her face.
“I never thought I would get married, even if it’s forced…”
Marrying two of the empire’s most beautiful women, the envious glances and rotten eggs alone would be enough to fill Smith Lake.
But she wasn’t afraid…
Her family’s backing was her shield, and her overwhelming strength separated her from the insignificant sycophants.
Lies didn’t hurt; the truth was the sharpest blade.
This saying was perfectly apt…
Lena smiled as she drifted off to sleep, her hand gently stroking Ling Ling’s head.
The little fox girl, curled up, resembled the scene from Lena’s rebirth, but this time, Ling Ling wasn’t trembling, but purring contentedly.
…
A crowded, enclosed venue.
Lena waited at Konjou’s press conference.
Dressed in a red and black uniform, she looked like a student skipping class to see her favorite idol, but she didn’t have a glow stick or a Konjou fan bracelet. Her face, bare of makeup, was hidden beneath her long eyelashes.
“Why isn’t she out yet?”
“What’s the rush? Big announcements are rare; our angel must be preparing a big surprise for us!”
“Yes, I think it’s the setlist for the next concert and her upcoming birthday celebration. Miss Angel’s birthday is coming up soon, right? We’ll always support our best angel!”
The fans excitedly speculated.
It had only been two days since the banquet incident.
No one had approached Lena, everyone minding their own business, no mention of the Necromancy Department’s abolishment, the calm surface hiding turbulent undercurrents, everything seemingly proceeding as planned.
“Oh oh oh! My angel!!!”
“Angel! Love me!!”
“Angel looked at me! She looked at me, ah, I’m dead…”
Amidst the cheers, Angel took the stage.
She wore a pure white sleeveless dress, her smooth underarms visible as she moved, her slender legs clad in mismatched stockings, one white with lace, the other black fishnet.
Konjou, Konjou, the blue streak in her hair seemed to be her true self, about to break free from this shell, unleashing her rebellious youthful energy.
Angel scanned the crowd, finding the person she was looking for, her heart settling as a sweet smile spread across her face. “Everyone, it’s an honor to see all of you who love and support Konjou…”
Click, click.
The reporters aimed their recording stones at Angel.
Capturing the perfect angle, the best profile, was one of the paparazzi’s favorite pastimes.
Chasing money, they sold photos to newspapers, and the famous, talented young idol was their cash cow, a lucky cat beckoning wealth.
Oh~ the cute little lucky cat was about to speak.
“Let’s keep it short, it’s about the setlist for next Saturday’s concert, and a little personal matter…”
Angel began speaking…
The dry, boring content reminded Lena of her school days, the endless speeches and tea-drinking of school leaders, the same empty rhetoric, the students suffering under the scorching sun.
Unable to stay awake, Lena dozed off.
In her hazy state, she seemed to hear a commotion, someone bumping into her, jolting her awake. “Ah! Is it over?”
“Well, not yet…”
She sat back down, rubbing her temples, her hazy eyes focusing on the stage.
It seemed to be nearing the end, Angel curtseying gracefully, then smiling, a beautiful smile Lena had never seen before.
“Next week isn’t just my twenty-first concert, but also a special day…”
Angel announced to her fans.
Her radiant face, her flushed cheeks, her alluring lips, in that instant, all the fans and staff erupted.
It must be a birthday party!
Almost every year, they had celebrated with Angel for three years.
Since her debut, many loyal fans had remained steadfast, unwavering in their support, even amidst rumors and attacks, always believing in Angel, fighting against the haters.
Because their angel was simply too beautiful.
And beautiful things often attracted jealousy, like that “Queen of All Women,” Lena, who had somehow claimed their angel, even publicly declaring their relationship…
Ordinary fans might have believed it, but they didn’t.
The news was fake! The coming out was fake!
Such a pure and innocent angel, how could she have a secret relationship?!
It must be a conspiracy by the haters!
As members of Konjou’s fan club, they would protect their pure angel from the devil, even if it meant death!
Their loyalty was unwavering, like an unbreakable crystal.
But Angel didn’t even glance at these devoted fans.
She didn’t need their support, even found them repulsive.
Like drones constantly buzzing around her, monitoring her every move, destroying anyone who tried to approach her, their fanaticism bordering on cult-like.
A group of pitiful people.
“Next week, I’m getting engaged… can I have your blessings?”
Angel smiled, announcing the devastating news that would shatter her fans’ hearts.
