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She saw an old woman sculpting sugar figures, using her skillful hands to create all sorts of lifelike little animals; she saw a street girl performing comical acrobatics, drawing laughter from the children watching; and she smelled a sweet and comforting scent she had never smelled before. Following the source of the fragrance, Lius led her to a small stall selling desserts.

The stall owner, also a young woman working part-time, was making a snack called "baked apples." She was slowly baking apples coated in syrup over charcoal, releasing an enticing aroma of caramel and fruit.

"Two servings, please."

Lius smiled at the girl and then handed Diana a stick with a roasted apple stuck in it.

"Here, Diana, have a taste. It's quite similar to the desserts Lilith made yesterday." Looking at the warm, sticky thing in her hand, Diana hesitated again. "Is this kind of street food really safe to eat?"

“Just consider it an attempt to earn some money, trust me, Diana.” Seemingly seeing through her concerns, Lius took a big bite himself and let out a satisfied exclamation, “Mmm...not bad, very sweet, very delicious, don’t worry, it’s very clean.”

Encouraged by Lius, after a moment of silence, Diana finally mustered her courage and, like a tentative kitten, cautiously opened her red lips and took a small bite of the baked apple.

"Ok?"

The next moment, the warm, sweet and sour apple flesh, mixed with the crunchy caramel, instantly burst forth on her palate.

It was a very simple, very direct sweetness, without any complicated layers, yet it struck straight to the heart, bringing the purest sense of satisfaction. Diana's eyes lit up immediately. She took another bite, and then one bite after another, completely forgetting her usual elegant and dignified table manners. Lius, watching her adorable, somewhat greedy appearance, couldn't help but laugh.

"Ha, Diana, sometimes it's really hard for you to hide your true thoughts."

As he spoke, he noticed a small piece of caramel stuck to the corner of Diana's lips. Without saying a word, he naturally reached out his finger and, in her dazed gaze, gently and tenderly wiped the caramel away from her lips before putting it into his own mouth.

"Yes, it's really sweet," he said with a knowing smile.

Diana's face flushed instantly, turning as red as the baked apple in her hand. She took a step back as if she had been electrocuted, glaring at Lius with a mixture of shame and anger. Her lips moved a few times, but she couldn't utter a single word. In the end, she could only turn her head away and mutter something under her breath, her face flushed and her heart pounding.

"Hmph, that proud heart of hers was beating wildly like a fawn, making it impossible for her to think for the entire afternoon. Thus, Lius led Diana, like the most ordinary couple, through the streets and alleys of the southern city."

They went to see a puppet show on the street together. Although Diana said it was "childish," she watched it intently. When they fed the swans by the river, Diana clumsily threw bread into the water, which made Lius laugh non-stop. They even went to a bookstore and found a chivalric novel about ancient heroes. Lius bought it and said he would read it to her that night.

As dusk fell and the setting sun bathed the entire city in a warm golden hue, they embarked on their journey home. Inside the carriage, Diana quietly leaned against the window, clutching the paper bag containing the pale yellow dress.

Looking at the rapidly receding street scene outside the window, she didn't speak, but the icy aura that used to keep people at arm's length had completely vanished.

"Did you have fun today?" Leus gently broke the silence. "It was alright, I guess." He hoped Leus wouldn't punish me that night, would he? Would he drain me dry or something? Leus asked with a smile. The wicked pervert added another coquettish remark to the blond boy beside him. Diana didn't reveal her true feelings, simply leaning on Leus's shoulder as she had when they arrived in town, and quietly making her way back to the mansion with him.

"Thank you for your kind words, my dear husband," the words gently whispered into Lius's ear, gradually relaxing his body. Meanwhile, Diana hid her flushed face in the spreading night, savoring the unforgettable day.

Chapter 400: A Date with Miss System (Part 1)

The next day, in Lius's room at the Freun mansion. "Hoo hoo," he murmured, "Hey, host, wake up! Didn't you promise to go on a date with this system? You went out with Diana yesterday, shouldn't it be my turn now?"

With a hint of ambiguity in her voice, Miss System appeared beside Lius, her body returning to normal size, and said to him coyly.

Golden strands of hair fell onto Lius's nose, making the boy feel a ticklish sensation, and his nose twitched involuntarily. Seeing this, the system girl's smile deepened, and she put her arms around Lius's neck, sticking out her tongue and blowing air into his ear.

"Wake up, host! With such a cute girl like me by your side, how can you still sleep? Hehe, get up quickly, this system has been looking forward to this for a long time!"

"Hmm... I said I'd been looking forward to it for a long time, but it's only been two or three days... Ever since that promise I made with you, System, you've been nagging me about it, saying you'd definitely fulfill it properly, no need to rush... What time is it now? It feels like the sun hasn't even risen yet." Talking like a dream, Lius tried to turn over and continue thinking, but the System didn't give him any chance to do so. She grabbed his arm and kept rubbing her long golden hair against Lius's face, sending waves of furry sensation into the boy's mind, gradually dispelling his drowsiness.

"The sun has been up for a while now. It's a rare nice day. Get up, get up! If you don't get up soon, I'll make a huge noise to attract Leah and the others. Then we'll see how you deal with them, host. Hehe."

"No, no, no! After I came back from my date with Diana last night, they took turns bringing me to my room, saying they wanted to go on a date with me too. I spent the whole night playing with Lia and Lilith, and they've exhausted me. It was so hard to calm them down... Phew... They should still be asleep by now, so let's not disturb them." Saying this, accompanied by a tickling sensation like feathers, Lius shook his head, finally fully waking up from his slumber. "Get up now... System, stop tickling me, I'm going on a date with you now."

With such a muttering, the boy slowly opened his eyes and looked at the system girl beside him. The first thing that caught his eye was a brilliant gold color and a pair of bright, lively eyes that were like the purest sapphire blue, but now shining with a more intense light.

"Hehehe, finally... Good morning, my host~master~" The system spoke in a cute yet wicked tone, her breath warm and carrying a sweet fragrance. She smiled and leaned close to Lius's face, so close that they could feel each other's breath. Looking up at her arm, you would see that she was practically hanging on Lius, pressing her soft and delicate body against the boy's. The soft touch was transmitted through the thin nightgown, making Lius close his eyes again, his heart fluttering.

"Ha...you're almost as good as Lia. System, you've really learned a lot." Recalling Lia's usual cat-like demeanor, Lius was already used to the girls' affectionate entrances. A helpless yet indulgent smile appeared on his face as he greeted the System with a smile:

"Good morning, Miss System. Are you in such a hurry to go on a date that you've already planned out your schedule in your mind?"

"How can you let a girl decide something like this? Of course, it should be you, the host, who makes the decision, just like you did with Diana yesterday, hehe, this system is really looking forward to it!"

"Ha! Under the system's words, Lius couldn't help but smile again, and sat up, pulling the girl in his arms even tighter."

The system also skillfully adjusted its posture, adapting to Lius's movements, changing from lying on him to straddling his waist, with its hands still affectionately wrapped around his neck.

"Speaking of which, yesterday when you and Diana went on your date, this system was quite envious." Looking at Lius, the system pouted its small mouth and swayed its body in dissatisfaction. "I remember yesterday when you were with Diana, you put in far more effort than this system, especially those sweet nothings you said to her. Just listening to them made this system feel so cheesy..."

"Are you simply finding it cheesy, or... are you a little jealous of Diana's experience?" Lius asked with a wicked smile. "Oh dear... host, you clearly know what this system is thinking, yet you still deliberately ask this system like this. Hmph, just as Diana said, you have a wicked sense of humor and a malicious heart."

The System Girl pouted again, rubbing her body in dissatisfaction. Seeing her puffed-up face, Leus couldn't help but laugh out loud. He gently reached out and pinched the System Girl's delicate cheek, finding the texture incredibly smooth.

"How come I never realized you could be so cute, System?"

"Who told you that your head is always full of ** stuff, so naturally you can't understand how beautiful and cute this system is?" Miss System said, pouting.

"Ha, is that so... Okay, okay, if that's what you think, then I guess I was wrong. So today, the whole day is yours to make it up to you, okay?"

"Hmph, sweet talk, but it's still somewhat sincere! I'll trust you this once, host."

Upon hearing the satisfactory reply, the System's face immediately brightened, and a mischievous smile returned to her lips. The next moment, she lightly jumped off Lius, dangling her delicate white feet as she twirled on the carpet. Her whimsical, light-filled skirt billowed in the air, making her appear like an elven princess, radiating a wondrous and dreamlike aura.

"So, my dear host, where shall we meet today? This system can't wait! Let me make it clear beforehand, you're not allowed to use the same theme to fool this system like you did with Diana, and you're not allowed to go on a date in town again, understand?"

"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person who's bored. Since I'm going to accompany you, Miss System, I'll naturally have some unique methods." Oh? Unique methods?

In response to Lius's statement, Miss System tilted her head slightly, a hint of curiosity appearing in her eyes.

Chapter 401: A Date with Miss System (Part Two)

Looking at the system girl, Leus smiled slightly, nodding as he got dressed. He then moved closer to the curious blonde girl and spoke softly in a meaningful tone:

"Today, the two of us are going to a special place, a... quiet, beautiful place, a place perfect for the two of us to be alone, a unique place that only you and the System can enjoy."

"A unique place. Host, what is it that you're being so mysterious about? Tell me, tell me!" The system asked, its eyes shining. "Hehe, since it's a secret, I naturally can't let you know so quickly. Just look forward to it, I'm sure you'll be satisfied."

As he spoke, Leus gently reached out and ruffled the girl's smooth, long golden hair, feeling the unique silky texture. He felt a surge of anticipation for the journey ahead. Indeed, unlike his apparent idleness, Leus already had a plan in mind.

Yesterday, Diana experienced the everyday life of a town, a novel experience for this noblewoman. Naturally, what he prepared for Miss System was a date that would surprise her.

"Have you prepared everything I asked you to prepare beforehand?"

After changing his clothes and going downstairs to the maids' lounge, Leus greeted the maids and inquired of them. The maids nodded slightly, placed a beautifully wrapped basket in front of Leus, and respectfully replied:

"Yes, young master, everything is ready and perfectly meets your requirements." "Hmm? A basket? You prepared this, host?"

Upon seeing the basket, the System Girl appeared on Lius's shoulder, slightly belittling him, and asked him this question. Lius nodded slightly, without explaining anything, but simply gestured for the System Girl to continue waiting beside him. He then reached out and picked up the basket, placing it on the carriage outside the mansion.

"Then, let's set off, my dear System."

With these words, Lius led the System Girl into the carriage. He took the driver's seat and had the System Girl transform into his size. He then drove the carriage himself, taking the System Girl with him as they headed out of the mansion.

This time, the carriage didn't head towards the bustling city center, but instead traveled towards the outskirts of the city. Leaving behind the city's hustle and bustle, the scenery outside the window gradually changed to vast expanses of lush greenery: rolling hills, babbling brooks, and unnamed wildflowers dotting the vast plains, creating a vibrant pastoral scene.

Meanwhile, Miss System gazed at the scenery outside the window, looking thoughtful.

At this moment, she quietly leaned against the car window, observing everything outside, while occasionally glancing at the basket that Lius had brought into the carriage earlier, seemingly pondering the boy's next possible move.

Although she is the "goddess" of this world, she exists most of the time in the form of a spirit, looking down on everything in the world from high in the sky, or accompanying the boy in the form of a "system" that only Leus can touch. For her, it is also a novel experience to personally experience the details of the world in this physical form, the size of an ordinary rich girl.

Or you could say it was the very first time.

"Host, where exactly do you want to take this system? We've already left the town, and the scenery around us feels a bit unfamiliar." Are those sunflowers over there? They're quite pretty. Back when this system was worshipped as a goddess, I often saw people using sunflowers as offerings to pray for my blessings. Thinking about it now, it really brings back memories... "What's in this basket? Is it a gift you prepared for this system, host? Can I see it beforehand? I'm quite curious."

Casual words flowed from the System Girl's mouth, her voice crisp and melodious, full of childlike innocence, yet her tone was thoughtful, making the atmosphere in the carriage somewhat serious.

As for Lius, seeing the System's thoughtful expression, he still didn't explain much. He simply turned his head from time to time, casting a smile in the System's direction, and slowly said:

"Don't worry, what's meant to be will be. You'll know what I want to do when the time comes, Miss System. For now, just rest well! We'll be there soon."

As the boy spoke, the carriage continued to gallop, eventually stopping on a wide, open hillside. This place was far from the main road, and quite a distance from towns and villages. It was near a forest, and the surroundings were quiet and deserted, with only the rustling of the wind through the grass and the chirping of birds in the distant woods.

A crystal-clear stream flows through this area, its current not too strong, like a small snake winding its way across the grassy slope. Sunlight shines on the water, reflecting shimmering waves, creating a breathtaking scene that, along with the surrounding natural landscape, is truly invigorating.

"This is it. Get out of the car, Miss System."

He waved to the carriage behind him, jumped off the carriage, walked to the door, opened it, and smiled as he extended his hand to the system lady inside, speaking to her with gentlemanly courtesy.

"Is this the wilderness?"

"Yes, with such beautiful weather, it's only natural to have a date with nature, which means a picnic! Hehe, this is a traditional activity on dates, System, is this your first time experiencing it, right?"

"picnic……

Faced with Lius's statement, Miss System glanced at him slightly, seemingly a little surprised. Lius then took out a picnic basket from the carriage and took out the picnic supplies he had prepared beforehand, greeting Miss System.

"Anyway, we're going to have a picnic now, Miss System. Come help me with the setup; I'm afraid I can't accomplish this great undertaking by myself." "Oh."

"Set up a picnic." The system glanced at Lius, seemingly still not quite understanding, but nodded instinctively.

"Alright... I don't know what's so fun about this, but since you think it's good, host, this system will give it a try..." Okay! Then I'll teach you, Miss System. You'll learn quickly.

As he spoke, Leus leaned closer to the System Girl and began to explain the setup of the tent and picnic blanket. The System Girl then imitated Leus's actions and started setting up as well.

Chapter 402: A Date with Miss System (Part 3)

Over the next few hours, the two worked together to spread a huge picnic blanket on the grass, set up the tent, and then arranged the food from the basket one by one.

Yesterday, Liwu specially instructed the maids to secretly prepare these meals to surprise Miss System. There were carefully made sandwiches, freshly picked fruit salad, sweet and soft cakes baked by the maids, and a pot of fragrant lemon tea, all of which suited Miss System's taste.

Upon seeing these exquisite and fragrant snacks, Miss System's eyes lit up. After swallowing hard, she immediately plopped down on the picnic blanket and sat like a duck, looking at Lius.

"These...are all for me?"

"Of course, come on, enjoy! Eat as much as you want, don't worry about gaining weight."

"Lius said with a smile, and Miss System didn't hold back any longer. She picked up the biggest piece of strawberry cake without any hesitation, took a big bite with satisfaction, and got cream all over her nose.

Mmm~ Delicious~

"Haha, I'm glad you like it, Miss System."

Seeing her adorable, unladylike eating habits, Leus shook his head indulgently, took out a handkerchief, and gently wiped the cream off her nose.

As for the system, she blushed slightly at Lius's actions, stuck out her tongue shyly, and then turned her gaze to the surrounding scenery, savoring the freshness of the air, and couldn't help but stretch.

"Is this what a picnic feels like? It's my first time experiencing one." "How is it? Do you like it?"

"It's alright... but you still need to serve this system a little more, host. As a boyfriend, it's natural to take care of your girlfriend, right? Like, feeding me, for example?"

The system girl wiggled her little feet and said meaningfully, while Lius nodded with a smile, approached her, and picked up some snacks to feed her.

They were just like any ordinary couple, basking in the warm sunshine, sharing delicious food and chatting about trivial anecdotes.

A gentle breeze caressed her face, carrying the fragrance of grass and flowers. There were no servants around, no formalities, only complete relaxation and enjoyment. After a hearty meal, Miss System lay contentedly on the picnic blanket, her hands behind her head, watching the white clouds drift lazily across the sky. Lius lay on his side beside her, propping his head up with one hand, quietly gazing at her flawless profile, bathed in the soft glow of the sunlight.

"Host System Miss suddenly spoke, her voice somewhat unsteady."

Do you think this kind of life will continue indefinitely?

"Hmm? Miss System, why do you say that? Is this kind of life so rare?" Lius tilted his head slightly. "We can come back anytime you want."

“No.” She shook her head, her golden hair spreading out on the grass. “What this system means is… in the future, when we rebel against fate, can we… really always have such peaceful days? Or will one day, you and I be separated?”

"Oh?"

This question made Lius wince. He knew that although Miss System always seemed quirky and omnipotent, deep down she might also harbor a sense of loneliness as a "god".

She witnessed the rise and fall of countless eras and saw all the joys and sorrows of life. Even though she tried her best to disguise herself, there were times when this loneliness would still show and be felt by herself.

"The system looked at the blonde girl. Lius did not answer directly, but reached out and gently took her hand that was on the grass."

“System, this will never be a problem for me, because I will always protect you.” “Protect this system”—that’s right. You helped me before, and now I will help you. No matter what happens in the future, I will never forget you. Even if we are separated, I will do everything in my power to find you, until you are by my side forever.

Faced with Lius's words, the system girl slightly swayed, seemingly a little surprised for a moment, her pure blue eyes shimmering with a complex and moving light.

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end she simply gripped Lius's hand tightly, took a deep breath, and a bright, genuine smile appeared on her lips.

"Ha, you're smart to be sensible, host." Oh? You recovered your composure so quickly?

"It was just a test of your reaction, host. I'm not really being emo..." the system said, pouting. "Ha, whatever you say, system. Whatever you say goes."

Lius smiled, and then the two lay there quietly, enjoying this rare moment of peace. After some time, the system suddenly sat up, pointed to a corner hidden in the woods not far away, and said curiously, "Host, look over there, there seems to be a building?"

Oh? Architecture?

Following the direction she pointed, Lius indeed saw, behind a dense patch of ancient trees, a corner of a weathered roof made of grayish-white bricks peeking out.

“That… looks like a temple. I don’t think I noticed it when I came here to scout the area last time.” Lius stood up, brushing the grass clippings off his clothes. “Want to go take a look?”

"Okay, let's go take a look." Nodding, Miss System's curiosity was immediately piqued.

After packing up their picnic supplies, the two held hands and walked towards the grove of trees. After passing through a somewhat shady forest path, an ancient temple came into view.