Liu Yuan presented Furina with all three options.
Although, according to her opinion, she would have preferred that Furina choose the first option, using objects as a medium, as it would be quick, convenient, and painless.
Although Liu Yuan had not tried the second method, the numerous simulations she had gone through in her mind told her that Furina would suffer inhuman pain during the process of inscribing the alchemical matrix.
She didn't want Furina to choose this.
As for the third one… well, it was just a concept that Liu Yuan used to make up the numbers, since she couldn't possibly obtain accurate "contract" data based on mere guesswork.
Unless… she captured a demon god and its familiars for research, then Liu Yuan could definitely figure out a way to make Furina sign a contract with her.
After hearing Liu Yuan's three choices, Furina fell into deep thought.
The third option was the first to be ruled out. After all, Liu Yuan herself said she didn't recommend choosing it, so she definitely didn't. Besides, if she really signed a contract with Liu Yuan, wouldn't that mean she would be Liu Yuan's dependent?!
How could that be! She wanted to be on top, okay?!
In short, Furina skipped the third option, while the first and second options troubled her for a long, long time.
The first one was simple and quick, while the second one had growth potential, allowing for continuous improvement through practice. Each had its advantages and disadvantages, which made Furina somewhat hesitant.
Head bowed, biting her fingers, Furina pondered for a long time. Suddenly, she raised her head and tentatively asked:
"Um… does the second one hurt a lot?"
Liu Yuan was slightly taken aback, then said seriously:
"It will hurt a lot!"
Choose the first option, choose the first option, choose the first option…
"All right…"
Furina sighed, seemingly having made up her mind, and then looked seriously at Liu Yuan:
"I choose the second option!"
Furina's tone was filled with unwavering determination, as if she had already made up her mind.
Liu Yuan was taken aback again, then hesitated and asked:
"Sure?"
"Sure!"
Furina said again, very seriously.
She had indeed made up her mind.
Although the first option was convenient and didn't involve suffering, Furina still preferred the second one because it didn't rely on external things and allowed for gradual growth, which was what Furina valued most.
Moreover, she actually had a little secret: she didn't want to rely too much on Liu Yuan. Although relying on Liu Yuan would be very comfortable, she could actually do many things on her own.
Otherwise, she was really afraid that if she became dependent on Liu Yuan, she would slowly degenerate into someone who only knew how to eat and sleep. What would she do then? She didn't want that!
Therefore, after a long period of hesitation and deliberation, Furina chose the second option.
Liu Yuan looked into Furina's eyes and saw no hesitation, only seriousness, before letting out a slight sigh.
"Okay, shall we begin now?"
"Now… now? Didn't you say we still needed to prepare?"
"I prepared the materials when I came back, now all that's left is to inscribe them."
"Ah… I see, okay…" Furina said with a hint of surprise. She thought Liu Yuan would need to prepare, which would have been good for her to prepare as well. But they started right away?
Furina took a deep breath, constantly reassuring herself that a little pain was nothing, and that it would pass if she just endured it…
Okay, she agreed unusually readily today, but she was still afraid. She took another deep breath, then exhaled softly. After a long while, having completely calmed her emotions, Furina looked at Liu Yuan again:
"I'm ready!"
Seeing that Furina seemed ready, Liu Yuan could only nod, then said softly:
"Okay, then take off your clothes."
"Okay… wait… 'take off your clothes'?!"
Furina stared at Liu Yuan with wide eyes, her face full of disbelief.
Liu Yuan, however, stated matter-of-factly:
"Of course, it's best to inscribe the matrix on the body to ensure the balance of the body's energy. If it's inscribed on the limbs, it's easy for it to become unbalanced and explode, causing problems."
After hearing Liu Yuan's explanation, Furina finally understood a little… Yeah, right!! Taking off her clothes!!! How could she possibly stay calm like that!!!
Even though they usually slept together… they didn't take their clothes off, okay?!
A blush crept onto Furina's cheeks, and her hands unconsciously went to her body. A moment of regret flashed through her mind, but it vanished in an instant.
Forget it! They've already kissed! And it's not like they haven't seen it before! Besides, they are both girls! What's there to be shy about! Furina, you have to keep it up! This little thing is nothing!
Thinking of this, Furina nodded, while Liu Yuan turned her head and closed her eyes, not looking at Furina. She pointed to the bed not far away and whispered:
"You can lie face down on the bed in a little while."
Looking at Liu Yuan, who had turned her head away and closed her eyes, Furina's cheeks flushed slightly, and she scolded her in a voice only she could hear:
"Coward… you can't even look at this…"
But the more she talked, the hotter her cheeks felt.
Meanwhile, Liu Yuan, with her eyes closed, listened to the rustling sounds coming from beside her. It was the sound of clothes rubbing against each other and clothes naturally sliding off skin. This made Liu Yuan's mind a little unsettled.
As expected, reason prevailed again, forcing Liu Yuan to start thinking about the matter of inscribing the matrix.
Calm down… not now…
Liu Yuan murmured to herself, then began to simulate again, hoping to calm her somewhat chaotic mind.
After a long while, as the third simulation ended, Liu Yuan heard Furina's voice:
"Okay… okay…"
The girl's voice was slightly hurried, and her tone was filled with an undisguised shyness.
Liu Yuan opened her eyes and looked in the direction of the sound.
At this moment, Furina was already lying on the bed with her head on the pillow, only one eye showing as she looked at Liu Yuan. When she saw Liu Yuan looking over, she quickly buried her head in the pillow again.
Furina felt she was practically naked, like she could fry an egg with her bare hands. You see, at this moment, aside from the two pieces of clothing she wore, she was practically completely exposed!
The intense shame left Furina somewhat at a loss. Although her relationship with Liu Yuan had long since progressed to the point of sharing a bed ( meaning sleeping together while fully clothed ), it was still too shameful!
Furina forced herself not to think too much, but the approaching footsteps seemed to increase her heart rate, getting closer and faster.
The next moment, Furina felt the bed sink slightly, and a familiar presence drew near, causing her breath to catch in her throat. Then, the familiar and comforting voice rang out:
"Bear with it, it will hurt a little."
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