Chapter 430 - 429: "You Are My Wife.

The Lord of Paradise’s body stiffened slightly. He lowered his gaze to the young Rabbit Clan woman in his arms, his own arms shifting as he slowly pulled her into an embrace.

The entire room was clean and fresh, filled with her faint, sweet scent.

The evening sun streamed in through the balcony, filling the room with an indescribable warmth and tranquility. This was completely different from the place where he had grown up.

Yu Zhizhi noticed the Lord of Paradise hadn’t spoken for a while. She snuck a peek at him and found that the Spider was exceptionally silent today.

His face was a little pale, his thin lips pressed into a line. His hauntingly beautiful, mismatched eyes were devoid of emotion, like a pool of stagnant water without a single ripple.

A Lord of Paradise like this was like a strange, mute doll. Yu Zhizhi wasn’t even sure if he was still alive—

The thought made goosebumps prickle on Yu Zhizhi’s skin.

"Lord Leader...?" she called out softly.

The Lord of Paradise’s eyes shifted slightly, his gaze falling upon her face. The man responded listlessly, his tone still unreadable, "Hm?"

Yu Zhizhi was a little worried about his current state. She asked in a small voice, "What... what did you dream about just now?"

The Lord of Paradise’s thoughts, which had drifted far away, seemed to be slowly pulled back.

He thought of the dream.

It was about the young woman in his arms.

A bitter feeling rose in the Spider’s heart. "...I’m not telling you."

’There’s no way I’m telling her.’

In the dream, of the three personalities, he was the only one she had abandoned.

Yu Zhizhi let out an "Oh." She pressed her forehead against the crook of his arm. Lying there quietly like this was quite comfortable.

The sky gradually darkened.

The light and shadows in the room grew dim.

After night fell, everything seemed to become even more peaceful.

Perhaps she had already grown used to spending time with the Lord of Paradise like this back in Paradise.

Just as Yu Zhizhi was about to ask if he was hungry and wanted to get something to eat, the man’s slightly hoarse voice suddenly sounded by her ear. "When is the bonding ceremony?"

Yu Zhizhi replied softly, "We can do it tomorrow. Ai Xi has already prepared everything."

The bonding ceremony required a witness from the Empire Alliance.

It could be done via a remote connection.

Everything needed for the ceremony had also been prepared.

The most important thing was the Contract Book. It would take effect the moment it was signed, with no need to send it elsewhere to be stamped.

Compared to the first time, this would be much less trouble.

In the darkness, the Lord of Paradise’s eyes snapped open. He suddenly pulled his hand back and gripped the young woman’s chin. "Tomorrow, who do you want to be there?"

Yu Zhizhi stared at him, stunned. She... she hadn’t really thought about it. Perhaps she had subconsciously assumed it would be Louis.

Seeing the young woman’s reaction, the Lord of Paradise understood completely.

He snorted coldly.

He released her and got up from the bed.

Yu Zhizhi followed him. "Are you going to eat?"

The Lord of Paradise walked straight toward the bathroom. "I’m going to take a shower. And while I’m at it, I’ll have a *nice talk* with them about tomorrow’s arrangements."

The man’s voice was a bit gloomy.

The way he said the word "talk" carried a clear, ominous weight.

Yu Zhizhi watched the door close, suddenly feeling nervous. ’The last time I "saw" the Lord of Paradise and Louis fighting for control of the body, the two of them fought relentlessly in the mental world, and the long hall was covered in spider silk. It won’t be that dangerous this time, will it?’

She waited at the door for a while. The bathroom was quiet; she could only hear the sound of running water.

After a moment’s thought, Yu Zhizhi went to the door of the room.

Ai Xi was waiting outside.

Hearing the door open, she turned around with a smile. "Good evening, Lady Lord."

"Tonight’s dinner, maybe..."

"It’s alright. Should I have your food sent to the room, My Lady?"

Yu Zhizhi nodded lightly.

Ai Xi said, "One moment, I’ll go right away."

The Paradise Leader and the Lady Lord hadn’t seen each other in a long time. Ai Xi was more than happy for them to have some time alone.

’The longer they stay together, the more reassuring it is.’

Just as Yu Zhizhi had expected, a long time passed after the Lord of Paradise entered the bathroom, but he didn’t come out.

She sat in a chair and ate some food.

Ai Xi took away the tray.

Yu Zhizhi went out onto the balcony. Amidst the gentle evening breeze, she suddenly saw a small, dark-ice-colored sphere floating in midair.

She didn’t know when it had arrived, but it had been staring over here curiously.

Yu Zhizhi held out her hand, and the little sphere happily floated over.

She handed a bright red strawberry to Aquilia. It took it in one bite, its eyes curving into crescents.

Yu Zhizhi noticed the Little Elf’s level. In just a short time, it had already reached Level 6.

’So fast.’

She was looking forward more and more to a Level 30 Aquilia~

Yu Zhizhi gradually grew sleepy. She went to the bathroom door and listened for any sound from inside. The running water had stopped, and everything was silent, as if no one was in there.

’He should be fine, right?’

She sat down on the floor with her back against the door, leaning slowly against the doorframe. As she thought about the bonding ceremony tomorrow, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

Yu Zhizhi fell asleep.

「In the middle of the night.」

The bathroom door finally opened.

Yu Zhizhi, deep in sleep, fell backward. In an instant, white spider silk wrapped around her body, gently catching her.

The Lord of Paradise looked down at the young woman entwined in his silk. Her skin was fair, her cheeks rosy, and she looked especially endearing even in sleep. Her fluffy rabbit ears twitched slightly because of the silk. She reached up to touch them, and after her fingers brushed against the silk, she let her hand fall limply to her side.

He squatted down and gathered the little rabbit into his arms.

Perhaps because they had finished their discussion and all three personalities had reached an agreement, the Spider was in a very good mood.

He held the little rabbit close, and the spider silk vanished without a sound.

"Tomorrow..."

"The whole world will know you are my wife."

The Rabbit Clan female’s First Beast Husband, Don Locke K, hadn’t been heard from in a long time. In the Spider’s eyes, disappearing was the same as being dead.

’With the wolf gone, I am the First Beast Husband.’

’I am the one—’

’The first Beast Husband to truly hold a wedding and bonding ceremony with the little rabbit.’

A faint smile flowed into the Lord of Paradise’s mismatched eyes. In the unobserved darkness of the night, he revealed such an expression for the first time.

He lowered his head affectionately, nuzzling her rabbit ear with his cheek and placing a light kiss on her hair.

’Is this a gift from fate?’

’My memories are filled with hatred and pain; I’ve never felt such joy. Was all the past suffering just for this moment of sweetness?’

Yu Zhizhi felt a tickle on her ear. She groggily opened her eyes and saw the smile the Lord of Paradise hadn’t had time to hide. She thought she was dreaming.

Reaching up to touch his face, she smiled as well. "Goodnight, Little Spider."

A flash of astonishment crossed the Lord of Paradise’s mismatched eyes.

The little rabbit snuggled back into his arms and fell soundly asleep.

...’Little Spider.’

It was the first time anyone had ever given him such a name.

If the people of the Moon Rising Empire heard it, they would probably be shocked.

A faint blush slowly appeared on the man’s face.

He buried his face, as if trying to hide his uncontrollably racing heart.