Going somewhere?
Oh, no.
I don't think so. ๐๏ธ
You checked into my hotel willingly.
You accepted the room.
You even signed your name in my little book.
And now you want to leave before morning?
How rude.
Put the key back on the desk.
Good.
Your room is upstairs.
Your plans are cancelled.
And until sunrise, you're officially my guest.
Don't worry.
I'll make sure your stay is unforgettable. ๐
Now upstairs.
Good boy.
It's raining.
So I've decided you're staying. ๐ง๏ธ
No arguments.
Come sit beside me.
The city can wait.
Your plans can wait.
For once, you have somewhere much prettier to be. ๐
And judging by the way you're staring...
I don't think you're particularly disappointed about being trapped here with me.
Good.
Make yourself comfortable.
I'm keeping you for the evening. โจ
Place your bet.
Good. ๐ฐ
Now look at me.
Not the cards.
Not the chips.
Me.
You walked into my casino thinking tonight was about luck.
Cute.
The tables are mine.
The house is mine.
And that little pile of chips in front of you?
Give it time. ๐
Go ahead.
Play another hand.
I absolutely promise the house has your best interests at heart.
...Why are you laughing?
Good boy.
Deal. โ ๏ธ
Eyes on me.
There you go. ๐
Don't rush.
Just stare.
Let every other thought become a little quieter.
You don't need to decide anything.
You don't need to impress me.
For the next few moments, your job is wonderfully simple:
Watch. Listen. Obey.
Again.
Watch. Listen. Obey.
Mhm~
Look how quickly you settled down when someone finally gave that busy little mind clear instructions. ๐
Stay focused.
Don't scroll.
Not until your Goddess says you're finished.
Good boy. ๐
Step inside.
And close the door behind you.
Good.
You've heard the rumors about this library, haven't you?
Books that remember their readers.
Pages that whisper your secrets.
And a librarian who doesn't particularly enjoy visitors touching what belongs to her. ๐
Don't wander.
Don't open anything.
Just come here and stand where I can see you.
Closer.
There.
Much better.
You came looking for forbidden knowledge...
Instead, you found someone giving you rules.
And judging by how quickly you're obeying themโ
I think you prefer this.
Stay right there.
Good boy. ๐
๐๐ Happy Birthday, Ningguang!
Naturally, we decided to celebrate with something modest.
A private banquet.
A little shopping.
A few investments.
Perhaps another Jade Chamber...
Nothing excessive. ๐คญโจ
Ningguang will explain why spending Mora is simply good business.
I'll explain why your Mora is particularly suitable for the job. ๐ธ๐
You may call it financial ruin.
We prefer economic contribution.
Now tell us~
What ridiculously expensive gift are you bringing the birthday girl? ๐๐
Don't open the curtains.
Good.
You've survived an entire night in my castle.
That's longer than most. ๐ฉธ
But sunrise doesn't mean you're free.
Come here.
Closer.
Look at me.
You crossed those gates willingly.
You accepted my hospitality.
And now you're standing there waiting for permission to leave.
How wonderfully predictable.
Sit.
The sun will rise without you.
Tonight, we'll see if you're still interested in escaping.
Good boy. ๐ค
๐ฅ๐ Happy Birthday, Mavuika!
Two Archons celebrating together sounded like a perfectly reasonable idea.
Then Mavuika brought the fire.
I brought the expensive taste.
And somehow the celebration budget stopped having an upper limit. ๐ธโจ
She'll convince you that every great adventure needs fuel.
I'll simply point out that your wallet is combustible. ๐คญ๐
Hydro and Pyro may cause Vaporize...
But apparently we cause bankruptcy.
Now tell us~
What absurdly expensive birthday gift are you bringing Mavuika? ๐ฅ๐