"What? Are you asking me to do this, Snow Sky-Dog?" Kurogami Masayuki asked in surprise, seeking clarification from Snow Sky-Dog."Yes, indeed! I'm asking for your help to win back Seraphina Frostwind's affection for me. That wretched Ryujin Tetsu is scheming to manipulate her feelings to seek revenge against the three of us. I can't let him succeed in his dark and dirty plot. I can't let him revel in joy if he manages to carry out that vile scheme," replied Snow Sky-Dog. He looked straight into Kurogami Masayuki's eyes, his gaze powerful and intense like a snowstorm on a desolate mountain."You're out of your mind! I'm helping Mizuchi Haruka in the competition for Seraphina Frostwind's affection. I'm helping her regain your affection, and now, if I agree to help you, it's like betraying her! I can't, it's not possible!" Kurogami Masayuki firmly refused. Despite his strong feelings for Snow Sky-Dog, he couldn't accept helping him in this matter, as it would mean harming Mizuchi Haruka
"For the past few days, what has been occupying your mind, Snow Sky-Dog?" Kurogami Masayuki inquired about Snow Sky-Dog. Kurogami Masayuki showed genuine concern and worry for Snow Sky-Dog. Over the past few days, Snow Sky-Dog seemed noticeably different, not quite the same as the usual Snow Sky-Dog. Perhaps he was nurturing a plan or a scheme of some sort. The wretched Ryujin Tetsu was scheming to manipulate the feelings of Seraphina Frostwind, which made Snow Sky-Dog feel uneasy and angry."Nothing much, elder brother. I'm fine. Thank you for your concern!" Snow Sky-Dog replied to Kurogami Masayuki. Despite his words, his eyes and facial expressions betrayed him, revealing the unrest in his emotions."Really? Are you planning to deceive me, Snow Sky-Dog? I've known you for quite some time. Based on my understanding of you, I know that you are devising a creative plan to impress and win the affection of Seraphina Frostwind. Is that correct, Snow Sky-Dog?" Kurogami Masayuki asked Snow
A Morning at the Academy of the GodsKurogami Masayuki always rose as the first deity in the academy, greeting the splendid sunrise that illuminated the campus. But as Kurogami Masayuki woke up, he saw Snow Sky-Dog sitting still like a statue. Perhaps Snow Sky-Dog was contemplating something of great importance."You didn't sleep at all last night, Snow Sky-Dog?""Yes, elder brother! I didn't sleep at all last night!" Snow Sky-Dog replied, his voice betraying exhaustion."Did you have such a delightful rendezvous with Seraphina Frostwind last night that you couldn't sleep from happiness?" Kurogami Masayuki mocked Snow Sky-Dog again. Although Kurogami Masayuki teased Snow Sky-Dog, he understood why Snow Sky-Dog stayed awake all night."Why do you always mock me like this, Kurogami Masayuki? Is there ever a day when you're not mocking me, a day when you're not happy?" Snow Sky-Dog responded wearily. He felt too familiar with Kurogami Masayuki's habit of psychologically frustrating others
"The task I assigned to you, how far have you progressed with it? How has the task been unfolding?" asked Water Patriarch of the Divine Beings, addressing Snow Sky-Dog. His gaze conveyed the concern in his mind."Master, fundamentally, the task is progressing very well. Seraphina Frostwind is growing more fond of and trusting me by the day. The secret she conceals is soon to be unraveled by me! However, while fulfilling the mission you entrusted to me, I encountered a saboteur," replied Snow Sky-Dog, his beautiful eyes brimming with anger."The saboteur is Ryujin Tetsu, isn't it, Snow Sky-Dog?" Water Patriarch of the Divine Beings responded. His face displayed an uncanny calmness."Indeed, it is him, Master! It was he who attacked Kurogami Masayuki and Mizuchi Haruka in the sunflower field," Snow Sky-Dog spoke with a resounding voice, not bothering to conceal the anger he had been suppressing."This has turned out so direly because, in the past, you three deities attacked him in the a
"Did our master say that?" Mizuchi Haruka asked Kurogami Masayuki in astonishment. She found it hard to believe what she had just heard. This was truly unexpected for her. A grand wedding between two gods. It was something she could only dream of. If this were to happen, what could be more splendid?"Yes, indeed, Mizuchi Haruka, our master did say so to me. I heard it. I am not mistaken, this is the truth, Mizuchi Haruka!" Kurogami Masayuki affirmed with utmost certainty. Deep within Kurogami Masayuki's mind, he truly wished for Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka to marry each other. To him, this was as wonderful as assuming an important position in heaven!"I am overjoyed, elder brother, Kurogami Masayuki! Marrying Snow Sky-Dog is my greatest wish!" Mizuchi Haruka beamed with joy. This truly delighted her. If their master had indeed said so, it meant he was serious and responsible about his declaration."I know you are excited, but besides this joyous occasion, there are still its risks
"Eldest brother, are you awake yet? Wake up, come on, eldest brother!" Mizuchi Haruka urgently urged Kurogami Masayuki. This morning, she woke up earlier than Kurogami Masayuki. It was quite strange! The princess of sleep, Mizuchi Haruka, woke up earlier today than even Kurogami Masayuki, the most diligent deity in the academy."What? You're awake earlier than me? Let me sleep a little longer, it's too early to wake up now, look, it's still dark outside, the stars are still shining brightly," Kurogami Masayuki replied, holding tightly to the warm duck feather blanket covering his body."Eldest brother, today I have a date with Snow Sky-Dog, so I have to wake up early to do makeup and prepare beautiful clothes for the date. Please wake up, I need you to wake up to help me!" Mizuchi Haruka pulled Kurogami Masayuki's duck feather blanket. Previously, Kurogami Masayuki had also pulled Mizuchi Haruka's blanket, and now she returned to him what she had received from him.Kurogami Masayuki h
Mizuchi Haruka sat quietly in the restaurant, waiting for Snow Sky-Dog, a turquoise butterfly perched on her shoulder."Is he coming, Mizuchi Haruka? I've been waiting for him for so long! How much longer do I have to wait?" The turquoise butterfly spoke up, revealing itself to be Kurogami Masayuki in disguise. Kurogami Masayuki and Mizuchi Haruka had secretly planned this date together, between Mizuchi Haruka and Snow Sky-Dog: Kurogami Masayuki would discreetly monitor this date without letting Snow Sky-Dog know of his presence, ensuring this by transforming into a turquoise butterfly."Please be patient, big brother! We've only been waiting for a while, so just be patient! Our master must have lectured Snow Sky-Dog with a long moral lesson, which is why he's late. Normally, he's very punctual for our dates!" Mizuchi Haruka defended Snow Sky-Dog. In reality, she, like Kurogami Masayuki, was slowly losing patience, but her love for Snow Sky-Dog made her ready to defend her lover again
Seraphina Frostwind sat before her mirror, gently brushing her hair in the oakwood house. In the morning, the warm and radiant dawn cast golden rays upon her oakwood abode. Those beams filtered through the expanding window frame, bathing the interior in a soft glow. Beside the open window frame, a maiden as fair as a Valkyrie sat, attending to her reflection and tresses. Next to her was a cup of ginger tea, its wisps of delicate smoke curling in her home. Perhaps the ginger tea was still warm, as she had not hurried to sip it. She leisurely and deliberately combed her gleaming locks of gold. In the large oval mirror positioned opposite her seat, her image was reflected, resembling a goddess of beauty, youth, and love. As she gazed into the mirror and tended to her hair, a sudden smile graced her lips, a smile that seemed to possess the power to awaken all the slumbering flowers of winter and coax them into bloom in spring. In her laughter, the image of Snow Sky-Dog flickered in her mi