Sure enough, I started slacking off again mid-dungeon run.

Turns out I had to nag Xiao Xian into bed. Over voice chat, Wei Wo Du Zun let out a soft *hmph*—clearly annoyed, yet oddly sweet-sounding. Made me wonder if I’d unlocked some weird preference.

I tucked my lolita mage into a dungeon corner. The first few mini-bosses? The other three could clear them flawlessly solo.

Then off to the living room. Dealing with a stubborn kid? Just scoop her up.

I hoisted Xiao Xian onto my back. Unlike last time, her tiny fists couldn’t reach my chest—only patting my back in panic while kicking her short legs. Her Lolita dress fluttered up, nearly flashing her little panties. Flustered, Xiao Xian froze, tiny hands clutching her bottom, that worried-about-exposure look weirdly cute.

I gently tossed her onto my bed—the thick quilt cushioned the landing.

“Wuu… *whimper*…”

“Kids sleep early!” I commanded.

“What about Daddy…?”

“I—I’m the grown-up!” (Okay, barely seventeen. But beside Xiao Xian? Absolutely the adult.)

She mumbled something I missed, then finally started undressing.

Wait… undressing?!

“Hold on—are you wearing anything underneath?” I turned back sharply.

“Underwear? Well…” Xiao Xian blushed, then whispered, “Just… just my panties.”

Yikes. A nearly naked little girl in my bed? Cops would haul me in tomorrow for sure.

*Would they believe “She’s my daughter”? (Do you think the police buy that nonsense?!)*

Why she slept in my room? Guest room’s been dusty and musty for years—no way. Sofa? Also no. So yeah… my bed it was.

“Don’t move. Wait here.” I grabbed a white T-shirt from the wardrobe, tossed it to her, and turned away.

Rustling fabric. Silence. I turned.

There she stood—drowned in the oversized tee grazing her calves. Flustered, clutching the hem, gazing up with those crimson eyes glowing softly under the lamp. Breathtaking.

*She’s just a kid… just a kid…* Cough. No wonder she’s Senior’s daughter.

*Officers, please—I can explain!*

“B-Bedtime,” I said, voice carefully steady.

She pouted, then snuggled under the covers.

Then took a deep breath.

“Mmm~ Smells all like Daddy…”

“Don’t say extra stuff!”

I returned to my PC, switched off the main light, and clicked on the small desk lamp.

Wei Wo Du Zun: Hentai! Kidnapping a little girl?! I heard that cute voice!

Sharp ears…

Xian Xian (hushed): Ahem—relative’s kid staying over. A bit naughty. She’s asleep now. Keep it down. Please carry me through this run once more!

Wei Wo Du Zun: Hmph. Catch up! Boss room’s near. Reroll healer already. Even Panda’s exorcist (ex-paladin) out-DPSes your mage.

I was used to her teasing.

Empress: Hurry. This boss needs your buff.

Xian Xian: Yes!