Free Web NovelChapter 105: Chapter 105: The System and Yue Yue
Han Soi stood still, his sharp eyes following the retreating back of the High Priest until the man disappeared from sight.
For a brief moment, his gaze narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing through his pupils. But that feeling did not last long. He did not dwell on the High Priest, nor did he allow anger to take root in his heart.
Slowly, he withdrew his gaze and turned back.
His eyes fell on the woman lying on the bed.
She was sleeping soundly, her breathing soft and even, as if the chaos of the world had nothing to do with her.
The moment Han Soi looked at her, all the sharp edges inside him softened. The tightness in his chest loosened, replaced by a strange warmth that churned deep within him.
He did not understand himself anymore.
In his entire life, he had never felt this way. Never so gentle. Never so helpless. It was as if his strength, the very thing he had relied on for centuries, had turned useless in front of her.
He reached out but stopped midway, afraid that even the smallest movement might disturb her rest.
At that moment, his gaze shifted slightly.
The egg lay quietly beside them.
Han Soi froze.
The healer’s words echoed clearly in his mind.
You must prepare an incubating pod for the egg.
His heart clenched.
This was not just an egg. This was a life. His responsibility.
Without hesitation, he opened his StarNet. His fingers moved swiftly as he placed an order for the most advanced, high-tech incubator available, sparing no cost. The best materials. The highest protection. Nothing less would do.
The confirmation flashed almost instantly.
A moment later, a soft knock sounded at the door.
Han Soi turned, his expression returning to its usual cold calm.
A servant stood outside and bowed deeply.
"Esteemed one, the delivery has arrived. As delivery robots are not allowed inside the temple, I have brought it here personally."
Han Soi nodded strictly. "Leave it."
The servant handed over the package and quickly retreated.
Han Soi closed the door and set the package down. His movements were careful, far gentler than anyone would expect from him. He opened the seal and revealed the incubator inside, sleek and glowing faintly with new technology.
He followed the instructions one by one, his focus absolute.
Then, with both hands steady, he carefully lifted the egg.
For a brief second, he hesitated.
"What kind of future am I bringing you into?" he thought silently. But he vowed to provide the best of his ability.
With a soft breath, he placed the egg inside the incubator.
The moment the lid closed, a faint light surrounded the egg. Inside, the cub rotated gently, as if sensing safety, before settling down to rest.
Han Soi stared at it.
Relief washed over him, quiet but heavy. Yet alongside it came an overwhelming sense of helplessness. No battle could prepare him for this. No enemy could be fought with a sword here.
So many thoughts rushed through his mind. The future. The dangers. The woman sleeping behind him. The life growing silently before his eyes.
He stood there for a long time, watching.
For the first time, Han Soi realized that protecting was far harder than destroying.
And yet, he would do it. No matter the cost.
After staring at the incubator for a long time, Han Soi finally turned away.
He walked back to the bed and slowly sat beside Yue Yue.
Carefully, as if she were made of glass, he lifted his hand and gently brushed her forehead. His fingers moved slowly, tenderly, tracing the warmth of her skin. His voice came out low and rough, filled with regret.
"If I had known you were an S+++ female," he murmured, "I would never have done that. I should have taken precautions."
His brows knit together.
"You are too young to bear this kind of responsibility."
A deep sigh escaped his lips. He leaned down and rested his forehead against hers, his eyes slowly closing. He inhaled her scent deeply.
That familiar, soft scent was the only thing calming his senses, the only thing soothing the chaos in his spiritual sea.
Inside him, rage still burned.
Helplessness twisted his heart.
Yet, the moment he held her close, everything eased.
She was his calm.
His safest place in the entire world.
The one who gave him the will to live again.
Han Soi stayed there, unmoving, his eyes closed, guarding her sleep as if it were the most precious thing he owned.
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At the same time, Yue Yue was sleeping soundly.
Her body was in rest mode, but her mind was awake.
She stood in a familiar white space, facing a floating, glowing screen. Lines of text burned brightly in front of her eyes.
The system’s voice chirped cheerfully.
"Congratulations, Host! You have safely given birth to the winged serpent cub. You are wonderful. Mission completed. Here is your reward."
The screen shifted, and new lines appeared.
[Task Completed:
Use "System Stealth Shroud" to keep Villain #1’s baby hidden from Feng Yanshen’s spiritual senses. You must successfully protect the pregnancy until birth.]
[Reward: Muffle Orbs (Silences all sound in a 2-meter radius for 1 hour), First Villain’s favorability has increased to Max Limit.]
Yue Yue stared at the text. But frowned slightly and asked, "But the High Priest was also there. He won’t do anything... right?"
The system replied cheerfully, "You don’t have to worry anymore. Your task was only to give birth safely without being discovered. High Priest only found out after you had already given birth."
The screen flickered softly.
"He would not be cruel enough to kill a cub. The mission is already completed."
Yue Yue’s eyes widened slightly.
"So... it’s over?"
"Yes," the system said lightly. "Now you don’t have to worry. Please focus on the next mission."
Yue Yue froze. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
"...Next mission?" she repeated slowly.
Her shoulders slumped. She looked up at the floating screen with pitiful eyes. Her voice softened, carrying a hint of sadness.
"At least give me some time to recover," she said. "I want to stay. I want to spend some time with my cub."
The system did not respond.
The system remained silent for a long moment.
Just when Yue Yue thought it would ignore her again, the familiar voice finally sounded.
"Host may rest until the next mission is triggered. You have time."
Yue Yue let out a small breath of relief. "Then... when will the next mission be triggered?" free𝑤ebnovel.com
Silence fell once more.
After a pause, the system replied calmly, "It will not be triggered for at least three to four days."
Yue’s tense heart finally relaxed.
"So you still have three to four days of rest," the system added.
Before Yue Yue could say anything else, the light around her faded.
"Return to reality, host!" the system said in a mechanical voice.
And then, it became completely silent.
Yue Yue sighed softly.
Her consciousness slowly settled back into her body.
When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was a familiar figure leaning close to her.
Han Soi.
He was right beside her, his body tense even in rest.
