However, its current situation is a bit strange. The antlers of the divine deer suddenly released a series of huge fireballs toward the phoenix, but after being attacked, the phoenix actually seemed quite comfortable, letting out a melodious cry. Sweat, could it be having a difficult birth?

As if to confirm my bold guess, a strange and complex incantation appeared in my mind—Doomsday Judgment, the ultimate fire spell. Dizzy, this is the most powerful magic, known as “one against a thousand.” I’m nowhere near that level!

On impulse, I helped this great creature before me. As soon as I finished chanting the spell, I felt my magic power being rapidly drained, and even my magic crystal was emptied in an instant. “Drained” and “used” are two completely different concepts. At this point, I had no image to maintain and plopped down on the ground. Above the phoenix’s head appeared a sea of fire—white flames. The phoenix let out even more joyful cries, a feeling like that of a mother. A sense of warmth filled me, and just for this feeling, it was all worth it!

The phoenix gradually disappeared in a burst of firelight...

Strangely, the moment the phoenix vanished, the cave instantly cooled down. Where the phoenix had been, a jade-like pedestal was revealed, with a fiery red egg on top, sometimes red, sometimes white. The divine deer nudged me with its antlers, and I hurried over. Ah, I was worried it would be hot, but when I picked it up, it wasn’t hot at all—just a deep, heartwarming warmth, a sense of life’s wonder. The divine deer beside me kept rubbing against me with its back.

“Do you want to carry me out?” I looked at it in confusion. If so, that would be great—save me some walking!

At this moment, the system issued a prompt:

《Player Soul Eater has successfully completed the SS-level hidden quest, gaining 300 reputation points and the ultimate fire skill—Doomsday Judgment.》

Dizzy, is this for real? Looks like this is my lucky year!

After saying a reluctant goodbye to the divine deer, I hurried back to the guild.

As soon as I entered, I found everyone was there, and they were all waiting for me, as if about to hold a public trial. Who messed up? Don’t tell me it’s me? Darling suddenly threw herself into my arms: “Bad brother, the sisters were looking everywhere for you, you didn’t even reply to the thousand-mile voice transmission. Fess up, where did you go? Did you sneak off to play by yourself?”

“Boss, you didn’t get robbed, did you?” Little Henry just loves to see me in trouble. I’ll have to have a good talk with him later—gotta care for the masses.

I quickly tried to appease everyone, but they still looked at me suspiciously (duh, if someone disappears for two days and comes back in rags, anyone would be curious). I hurriedly gave a brief account of what happened (just went to the Green Wild Forest to hunt for pet eggs), then carefully took out the egg and walked over to Grace: “Grace, this is your birthday present. I hope you like it.”

...

Why is there no reaction? Could it be my performance wasn’t good enough? Boohoo, I racked my brains to come up with this!

Grace was so moved she couldn’t speak, then suddenly blushed and kissed me. Instantly, everyone started making a fuss, and only after I agreed to a ton of unreasonable terms did they let us go. Suddenly, “crack~~~~” the egg hatched by itself. Well, that saves the hatching fee. Inside was a cute, fiery red chick. As soon as it appeared, it grew rapidly, its whole body radiating waves of flame, stopping only when it was about the size of a table. Its cry was sharp and clear, clearly inheriting its mother’s style. It looked around, then started preening its feathers—seems like a real show-off.

“Oh my god, it’s a phoenix! A real holy beast! Tell the truth, how did you get it?” Lucy is the youngest here besides Darling, and also the most curious. It’s my fault for not explaining clearly earlier, so I told the story again in detail. Sigh, such a bunch of curious babies. After the phoenix (actually a firebird) was born, it stuck to me like glue, which wasn’t good since it was meant for Grace. A level 9 pet should be intelligent, so I quickly told it that Grace was its real master. Only then did it reluctantly go over to Grace. Grace formed a contract with it, and everything was perfect. I could finally get some rest—looks like I’m about to cause another sensation. Heh, this time it’s the Phoenix Goddess.

Last night, the celebration got me so drunk I was completely out of it. When I woke up, oh my god, right next to me were Grace and Darling. Grace was hugging my waist, Darling was holding my arm, drooling away. But they looked so cute! Thinking back, I got drunk last night, then came back with Grace—seems like Darling insisted on coming along too. Could it be that last night we... No way, did I score a double kill? Even though one is a bit young, the temptation is definitely not small—she’s developed quite well. My gaze couldn’t help but fall on their voluptuous bodies. Ah, my blood was boiling—I am a normal man, after all. With such temptation, I can’t be blamed. I gently patted Darling’s little face. Little Darling seemed to sense it and snuggled even closer to me, a blush spreading across her face, looking incredibly alluring. Suddenly, I noticed Grace’s eyelashes fluttering—she was already awake and just pretending to sleep. Let’s see how I deal with you! I suddenly stole a kiss on her rosy lips. Her weak resistance melted away in no time, leaving her completely at my mercy.

“Brother, I want some too.” Darling’s mischievous voice suddenly woke us from our sweet moment. Sweat, little Grace was woken up by our wild movements. I was a bit embarrassed and didn’t know what to say.

“...Darling is still young.”