Qi Sheng.

(--->WARNING: The following chapter contains suggestive topics NOT suited for younger audiences, reader discretion is advised.<---)

(With Imani's question creating many minutes of silence, Yinlong's face was stern but slowly turning as red as a tomato before answering her question with a question.)

"Yinlong: ...Um.. In what w-way of a virgin..?"
"Imani: What do you mean? Isn't there only one meaning of the word virgin?"
"Yinlong: Actually, no.. There isn't. There are many terms for the word "virgin", but what's making me nervous is what exactly it is you're asking..."
"Imani: Oh, please forgive me. Are you a sex virgin is what I meant to ask."
"Yinlong: ...I um..."
"Imani: Do forgive me for the question being too personal, but it is not for me. The reason I ask this very question is because of the Princess."
"Yinlong: What..?"
"Imani: She may act like cockily but she is of the age where she's been curious about such topics. Even during her teenage years, she's taken a major liking to you as Sinner."
"Yinlong: So wait, how exactly does this question have anything to do with her?"
"Imani: I ask that you become her first before any other man."

(With another few moments of silence, Yinlong falls backward onto the bed, the very words coming out of Imani's mouth circling in his head.)

"Yinlong: Imani.. Do you know who you're asking..? I can't- I can't be the princess's first it's... it's wrong."
"Imani: Is it her age that is the issue? I can assure you she is nearly around the same age as me."
"Yinlong: ...Well knowing that, I guess it's one less thing to think about but it's also not that. What if the princess wanted something from me and is something I'd put her in further danger if giving?"
"Imani: What could that be?"
"Yinlong: ...What if she wanted a child..? A commoner mating with a royal and getting her pregnant would be-"
"Imani: -A travesty to many royal families, I understand. There is a store in the Dawn Kingdom that sells "protection" in order to avoid such events."
"Yinlong: ..Look, I'll just think about it okay..? I can't give an answer on this topic right off the bat, plus it's still late."
"Imani: You're right, please forgive me, Yinlong."

(With Imani then sitting back in her chair, guarding Yinlong who then tries to drift back to sleep but fails due to the talk the two were just having. With hours going by it was now 11:00 AM, the cloudy morning befalling the Dawn Kingdom as many birds were heard singing outside the windows and flying past the capital. Yinlong then awakens momentarily before being introduced to an unknown shadow sneaking on him from behind as Yinlong then notices the menacing aura before also realizing Imani was sitting frozen stiff from across the room.)

"Yinlong: ...! What the hell..? Imani..?!"
"???: Miss Noki along with everything else in my territory is frozen in time, I will unfreeze them when I've had enough time to chat with you."
"Yinlong: ...That.. That voice..-"
"Qi: I'm quite impressed that you remember me after a year of absence, Sinner."

(With Yinlong immediately backing away out of fear, a black and red colored lasso loops itself around Yinlong's neck before he was immediately pulled to the very face of Qi, the two engaging in a locked eye to eye stare before she then teasingly lets go of Yinlong as he showcases signs of fear while remembering the cold-blooded stares from her past.)

"Yinlong: ...Why exactly.. are you here..?"
"Qi: I'll cut to the chase, how strong have you became after a year of inactivity?"
"Yinlong: Oh- I uh..."
"Qi: ..I see. If I were to guess, you're still holding onto Hell's Excalibur?"
"Yinlong: ...How did you-"
"Qi: I'm a lot more smarter than our former clanmates, hiding even the smallest secret from me can easily be exposed."
"Yinlong: ...Yeah. I just love Hell's Excalibur, I can't just change swords that easily, many of the six starred swords don't work for me."
"Qi: Maybe it's not the choice of weapon that's the true issue, maybe it's the length of your weapon."
"Yinlong: The length?"
"Qi: Admittedly Yinlong, I came to find you only to see how powerful you've become and then we fight. But looking at you now, you have the same determination as Sinner, but you no longer have the strength to even carry an Angel raid."
"Yinlong: ...You're right... I'm pathetic, but why.. After betraying me, why did you even look for me only to fight me knowing I'm easy to beat now?!"
"Qi: Let me answer your question with a question for you, do you remember how we met in reality, Sinner?"
"Yinlong: ...I uh.."
"Qi: It was on the day of my 19th birthday. You were a cute cashier at the time, while I enjoyed my birthday alone, you clocked out that very day and gave me a birthday to remember."
"Yinlong: Oh yeah... I remember now.."
"Qi: It wasn't my intention to betray you Yinlong. I was foolish to even allow your death to happen, I was a follower and because of such, we completed the game without you."

(As Yinlong then walked to Qi, he then boldly gives her a hug as he at last thought with his brain on the true reason Qi is here.)

"Yinlong: That's okay... But you're here to kill me, are you?"
"Qi: ...Yes. But no."
"Yinlong: ..?"

(Qi then hugging Yinlong back, the two then reminisces further about their past while Qi also warns him on the upcoming dangers he will face.)

"Qi: ...I want another chance."
"Yinlong: ..?"
"Qi: Admittedly Sinner, Dakakos and Hellaux are plotting on killing you for good. They're aware of your persona as of today and your recent activity in Worldly Conquest. I'm telling you this because when I heard that you've returned to the game, I actually was ecstatic... I'd like another chance at being your lover. The first time was my fault, I don't want to lose you again. I won't leave you again, Sinner..."
"Yinlong: ...Qi. (Narrating): Qi Sheng in real life was my first ever girlfriend, but the truth is she was forced to follow the rest of the group or she'd be scared of the consequences. I can't blame her.. But, I can't take her back... Not yet at least."

(After a few moments of silence, the two lets go of one another as Qi's frown catches Yinlong's attention.)

"Yinlong: Qi, I-"

(A knock on the door was then heard as the Qi's time was up knowing she regretted not freezing off the entire capital instead.)

"Kyilei: Sir Yinlong, Imani? Are you two alright?"
"Qi: ...If only fate was good to us, we could have more time together."
"Yinlong: But wait.. What did you mean by those two killing me for good..?"
"Qi: Dakakos and Hellaux will be attacking the Dawn Region eventually in a few days, I reckon you begin preparations for the two's arrival."

(As Qi's domain begins to slowly dissolve, Qi then halts as there's one more thing she remembered.)

"Qi: Oh. One more thing, Rosemary misses you, Sinner."

(As Qi then vanishes into the shadows and her domain fully disappears, the door was open as Princess Kyilei then notices Yinlong sitting in surprise at the information he was just dumped onto, despite just waking up.)

"Kyilei: Hey there, sleepyhead!"
"Yinlong: Ah.. Princess, good morning."
"Kyilei: I see you're well rested!"
"Yinlong: A little maybe."
"Imani: I made sure Sir Yinlong could sleep peacefully, good morning you two."
"Both: Good morning!"
"Kyilei: Hey um, Yinlong I forgot to ask you something."
"Yinlong: Hm? What's that?"
"Kyilei: Um... Would you accompany me to the Royal Gathering tonight?"
"Yinlong: ...A Royal Gathering?"
"Kyilei: Mhm! I know it's for Royals, but there was an official invitation, allowing me to bring a plus one!"
"Yinlong: Well, I'm flattered but.. But what about Miss Imani?"
"Imani: Truthfully, I do not enjoy Royal Gatherings, they give me uncomfortable memories..."
"Yinlong: Oh... Then, I guess I have no choice but to actually go with you, Princess."

(With Kyilei smiling with glee, Imani then showcases a stern stare at Yinlong from behind as she hides the fact she was unaffected by Qi's frozen time domain, overhearing everything the two has talked about before Kyilei interrupted their conversation.)

"Imani (Thinking): This is for your protection, Yinlong. I must defend the capital while you both are gone."