Chapter 386: Acting on Plans
Lumi tilted her virtual screen in confusion, question marks appearing playfully.
[Huh? Didn’t you already purchase the properties earlier today, Master?]
Orion shook his head slightly, eyes narrowing. “No, those purchases were merely decoys for any watching eyes. The real properties must be bought through discreet third parties, without my name appearing anywhere. There might be spies even within our Estate. I can only fully trust Uncle Edgar and Brother Lucan, no one else. And enough people saw me purchasing those properties, so they will have their eyes on those.”
Lumi’s screen flashed surprise, then admiration. [Oh! That’s quite smart. Honestly, I didn’t expect such cautious thinking from you.]
Orion’s lips twitched hearing her words, his tone turning slightly playful. “It seems someone is in dire need of a good spanking. Have I been treating you a little too gently lately?”
Lumi immediately responded by sticking her tongue out cheekily at him.
[(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)σ blehhh~]
Orion chuckled softly at her playful antics, but his expression quickly turned serious again as another matter pressed upon his thoughts. “And another matter, I must finally address Fiora’s situation. It’s been delayed far too long due to everything else demanding my attention.”
Lumi quieted down instantly, her screen flickering thoughtfully. [Oh, you mean her Draconian lineage issue?]
Orion nodded solemnly. “Yes. Grandma told me clearly that keeping Fiora’s memories sealed is severely hindering her cultivation and emotional growth. If I continue to leave them suppressed, then she might have issues with her cultivation.”
Lumi sighed softly, her window gently shifting, as though echoing his feelings of responsibility.
[There are indeed many pressing tasks piling up…]
Orion offered a helpless yet determined smile, feeling the weight of numerous responsibilities pressing onto his shoulders. Closing his eyes briefly, he murmured quietly, outlining his plans aloud to reinforce his resolve.
“I’ll resolve Magi’s issue early tomorrow morning. Afterward, I’ll dedicate the afternoon to Fiora’s matter and see how it goes. Then, I can spend the evening and night memorizing the Oblivion Codex, if I get the time. I can also read the Codex after resting for a bit…”
His voice softened gradually, exhaustion seeping into his tone as he finally surrendered to the day’s accumulated fatigue.
The trials in the Akashic Library had indeed burdened his psyche heavily. Soon, his breathing became steady and rhythmic as he drifted into deep, much-needed sleep.
Lumi floated quietly near Orion, her glowing screen dimming slightly, thoughtful yet gentle. After a long moment, she whispered softly to herself, barely audible, almost wistful:
[Master forgot to check the title benefits… (。•́︿•̀。)]
She watched over him protectively, allowing silence to fall comfortably across the room, knowing well that despite the countless tasks ahead, tonight Orion needed rest above all else.
***
Orion’s eyes snapped open abruptly, greeted instantly by warm sunlight filtering through the curtains of his room.
The vibrant morning hues painted gentle patterns across his bed, softly illuminating his surroundings. He sat upright swiftly, his hair slightly tousled from sleep, eyes blinking rapidly to clear the lingering fog of exhaustion.
“Fuck, it’s morning already?” he muttered quietly, voice still filled with remnants of sleep.
Instantly, Lumi’s small, glowing screen popped cheerfully into existence, floating directly before his face. Her voice was bright, infused with playful teasing.
[Good morning, Master! Looks like you were heavily exhausted from that test! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧]
Orion sighed softly, a faint smile forming despite himself at her cheerful demeanor. Shaking his head gently, he swung his legs over the edge of the bed, feeling the soft carpet beneath his bare feet.
“Seems so,” he acknowledged dryly. Standing slowly, he stretched briefly before walking over to the tall windows, pushing the curtains further open.
The mansion grounds stretched before him, bathed in soft morning sunlight, the gardens still glistening with early dew.
A fresh breeze slipped through the slightly ajar windows, gently caressing his face. He took a deep, steadying breath, allowing the crisp morning air to fully awaken his senses.
“Well,” Orion murmured softly, his expression sharpening with determination. “Now that I’m up, there’s no reason to delay things any further.”
Lumi’s screen bobbed approvingly beside him. [Exactly! There’s a lot to do today, Master!]
He nodded in silent agreement, turning away from the comforting view outside the window.
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