The banquet at the Fuli Shrine lasted late into the night due to the sheer number of attendees, inevitably giving rise to various incidents that elicited both hearty laughter and deep contemplation.

There was the vampire dispute between Evangeline and Remilia Scarlet… a scholarly debate and gossip session over which loli vampire was more loli. Then, the entanglement between Alice and Mar উৎকৃষ্টde—a negotiation on the five fundamental principles for achieving peaceful coexistence between the doll and the doll-maker. Furthermore, Kaguya’s transformation from an elegant lady to a loli triggered an outcry: “……such a non-standard technical BUG as reverting to youth must be explicitly forbidden.” To this, Sanae countered that lolicide was perfectly legal and should not be suppressed, while also petitioning for Hoshikawa to develop a loli version of the mecha.

During the feast, the renowned intellectual Patchouli was fiercely condemned by the assembly. The cause was her newly published work, The Story That Must Be Told Between Ximen Qing and Wu Dalang, which had drawn widespread public disapprobation. Marisa declared that yuri was the royal road, and anything gāojī should be approached with caution; this sentiment gained approval from the majority of the leadership, though a minority still held reservations.

Simultaneously, the President of the Environmental Protection Association, Yashiro Suwako, proposed that to safeguard the ecological environment of Gensokyo, frogs should be designated as Class I protected animals, forbidden from being arbitrarily frozen or killed. Cirno vehemently protested, claiming this would disrupt her daily routine, but Suwako silenced her with "logic that convinces through reason."

Finally, the Supreme Town Management Official of the Paradise City, Hakurei Reimu, rendered the final verdict: Frogs were indeed Class I protected animals, but they would be subject to a monthly tax of ten thousand yen. Furthermore, to maintain Cirno’s lifestyle, limited-scope freezing of frogs was permitted—though this, too, incurred a ten-thousand-yen monthly tax.

Suwako and Cirno consulted with their respective think tanks and deemed the judgment "reasonable and appropriate," unanimously passing it and lavishing praise upon the Town Management Official for her fairness and benevolence.

In addition, the Ambassador to the Underworld, Yuyuko, pointed out the recent rise in prices, declaring that the sustenance situation in the Underworld was dire and necessitated the implementation of a "Vegetable Basket Project" to ensure everyone in the Underworld could eat their fill.

The representative of the Human Village, Hakurou no Ayes, countered that this was an unfounded rumor; prices in the Human Village had always remained low and unsurpassed, and any economic crisis in the Underworld was solely the fault of its own leadership. The Vice Ambassador of the Underworld, Konpaku Youmu, heartily agreed while secretly weeping about how much the Underworld’s leader enjoyed sucking them dry.

Moreover, Eirin Yagokoro, the de facto ruler of Eientei, claimed the previous skirmish had severely damaged Eientei, requiring aid—both material and human—from all factions in Gensokyo. The representative of the Youkai Mountain, Aya Shameimaru, stated that the Mountain would assist neighboring nations, but only on the condition that they submit to her constant interviews.

The three representatives of the Gensokyo Sadist Group declared that as members of Gensokyo, they had the right to move about freely within its borders. This proposal was vehemently opposed by the Ambassador of Peace, Yakumo Ran, who argued that their actions could jeopardize the stability of the Great Barrier, leading to intense conflict. Ultimately, Hakurei Reimu intervened, overriding the objections. She decreed that free movement was permissible, provided taxes were submitted promptly.

Hong Meiling, the security guard of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, proposed that Gensokyo must adopt a real-name identity card policy, believing that ignoring someone's name was an insult to their personhood. However, this suggestion was forcefully suppressed by Izayoi Sakuya, the actual manager of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, who asserted that China was doing just fine. Meiling’s counter-argument proved ineffective.

Reimu expressed deep regret over this outcome and struck a line off her tax collection ledger.

Furthermore, Kaguya Houraisan, President of Eientei, expressed concern that without a rapid growth serum, her violent operations would be hampered, claiming that bullying children gave her too much stress. Fujiwara no Mokou, Captain of the Scarlet Guard, agreed, but Kaguya just laughed, saying not to worry about it and adding that the inability to become a loli was a matter of personal deficiency—envy and jealousy were unbecoming. This remark made the mature ladies and lolis of various nations grit their teeth in frustration.

The ambassador from Heaven, Himekaidou Tenshi, proposed establishing a Celestial Embassy in Gensokyo to facilitate her visits and deepen bilateral friendship. The Grand Emperor Emeritus of Gensokyo, Yakumo Yukari, pointed out mournfully that the ground was too barren, and the Celestial Beings were unsuited for earthly living; greenhouse flowers ought to stay in air-conditioned rooms to study diligently.

Hakurei Reimu lamented again—another source of taxation had failed to materialize.

There were numerous other proposals: Reisen demanded a reduction in Tei Inaba’s allowances; Koakuma requested an increase in her standing sprite; the Sunny Milk sisters complained about their low presence; and the Oriental Three Moon Spirits suggested strengthening their abilities, perhaps by transforming into a 'Super Menstruation' that arrived once a month for thirty days straight…

Lin Luo remarked that the banquet felt heavy, the pressure immense.

Finally, late into the night, although many proposals remained unresolved and the Town Management Official's tax ledger was far from full, the Gensokyo News Broadcast—ah, no, the banquet—concluded, with leaders dispersing to their respective domains.

Though extremely reluctant, Mar উৎকৃষ্টde was ultimately lured away by Alice. Evangeline and Remilia Scarlet headed to the Scarlet Devil Mansion to continue their discussion on the matter of pure loli vampire… no, bloodline heritage.

Meanwhile, Lily and Tenshi Youmu journeyed together to the Netherworld. All three were SS-rank individuals, meaning they shared common ground in discussing job classes. With Youmu’s cousin, Youki, lurking there as a hidden BOSS, there was likely insight to be gained regarding their class abilities, though given Tenshi’s personality, she was probably just going to have fun.

Lin Luo estimated Youki’s strength was among the top tier and he intended to converse with him—purely on the topic of swordsmanship, of course. However, whether it was due to exerting too much effort during the previous battle or excessive complaining at the banquet, as soon as the feast ended, his head felt foggy, and he longed for sleep.

After everyone left, while Reimu was still outside tidying up, he decisively slipped into the Hakurei Shrine, found an empty room, burrowed under the covers, and fell into a deep sleep. As for whether Reimu would throw a tantrum upon seeing him… he didn't care; as long as she didn't turn into the Oni Shrine Maiden, he'd be fine.

Lin Luo slept wonderfully, perhaps too wonderfully, probably because Ren was up to mischief in his dreamscape again. That night, he had a vivid erotic dream where he and the Hakurei Shrine Maiden engaged in passionate lovemaking—tearing and pulling, climaxing again and again in pure pleasure.

Lin Luo knew clearly it was a dream because, within it, Reimu was far more uninhibited than him, actively striking various poses to entice him, the moans sounding utterly real. Since it was just a dream, Lin Luo held nothing back, using every conceivable technique on Reimu’s body—tentacle styles, pure love styles, mildly abusive styles—everything from every type of adult film he knew, save for the truly extreme flavors. The dream-Reimu cooperated to an almost alarming degree… As for how it ultimately ended, he couldn’t recall, as dreams are inherently disjointed.

When morning sunlight streamed through the window, Lin Luo awoke from his deep slumber. Before opening his eyes or fully clearing his mind, he felt an intense soreness and exhaustion throughout his body, as if he had fought a seven-day, seven-night battle.

“It must be the overly vigorous activity in my dream last night; it even affected reality. Alas, I should have exercised some restraint even in my dreams, considering that it was… over…”

At this point, Lin Luo’s voice abruptly cut off. His hand had accidentally landed upon a soft, warm mound, a sensation profoundly familiar to him. In an instant, Lin Luo became seven or eight parts conscious, sensing a primordial wave of dread. He slowly lowered his gaze and froze solid.

Beside him lay a girl, eyes closed, apparently sleeping soundly. Her black hair was spread across the pillow, and a faint flush colored her cheeks, perhaps the lingering effect of some climax. That wasn't the main point, though. The crucial detail was that the girl was covered only from the waist down. Her torso was exposed to the air, her snow-white skin a mess, covered in faint reddish marks and milky, wet stains… The marks appeared to be hickeys, and the white residue was self-explanatory.

At that moment, his hand was resting squarely on the girl's chest. Though the size was modest, the feel was excellent.

This wasn't the main point