Goth Loli entered full-on denpa mode. The only person who could twist a confession into a curse was probably her; and who on earth would refuse such a curse? At least Lin Luo wouldn't—not just because she was Goth Loli, but because her frantic, earnest effort made it impossible to refuse.

Goth Loli was a severe chuunibyou, but a large part of her grandiose affliction was a defense mechanism against her own deep-seated insecurity and cowardice. She feared being looked down upon, so she adopted an air of arrogance; she dreaded ridicule, so she lashed out with sharp words. Unskilled at socializing, she could only activate her denpa aura to make herself stand out from the crowd.

Her gloomy and taciturn nature caused her to constantly hit walls outside of her home. Her fierce pride compelled her never to yield to anyone, forcing her to keep navigating the domains where she excelled, striving to be as unique and distinct as possible.

Only within her passionately adored hobby did she exert her full effort, revealing the genuinely strong and dedicated side of herself.

However, whether as Goth Loli or Black Cat, her extreme shyness and awkward personality were an incurable "terminal illness." The phrase, "Be my lover," though consisting of only six short words, would be easier to utter than breathing for many of her peers. But for her, this declaration was akin to a lifelong challenge, an eternal promise demanding the highest form of courage.

As if an end would be followed by emptiness, Goth Loli poured a lifetime's worth of bravery into those six words. Once spoken, she was enveloped, inside and out, by timidity and weakness.

She clenched her fists tightly, her small shoulders trembling slightly, her moist eyes looking as if they might spill tears. This girl, clad in a white dress, was not only lovely to look at but also appeared utterly pitiful, inspiring an impulse in others to cherish and protect her.

She waited for Lin Luo’s reply, as confessions always required a response. Yet, she dreaded his answer, for what she truly desired was a love for her, Goth Loli—a love utterly detached from contracts or standing.

"No problem. I accept this curse." Lin Luo gazed into her eyes, and after a moment, gave her the answer she most anticipated: "No matter when or where, even if my life sinks into oblivion, as long as this consciousness of mine remains, this curse will be eternally bound to my soul."

Goth Loli managed a faint smile. This answer wasn't absolutely perfect for her, but she was content. Because nothing in this world was truly perfect, she knew exactly where the imperfections lay, yet she never sought to chase after that perfect existence. More unbearable than these flaws was the thought of loss—she never wished to taste that heart-wrenching pain again.

Now that she had obtained what she desired, it was enough.

The girl’s smile was gentle and captivating, seemingly shimmering with a dazzling light. Lin Luo was momentarily stunned. Before he could fully process it, he felt a rush of fragrant wind envelop him, and a soft, sweet sensation touched his lips... Realizing what it was, he found himself locked in Goth Loli’s kiss.

This realization brought him some surprise. Goth Loli's bold confession already represented a massive display of her courage, but it wasn't entirely impossible. However, to initiate a kiss immediately after confessing felt profoundly incongruous with her character.

Savoring the intoxicating fragrance on his lips, gazing at the girl whose eyes were delicately closed as they remained intimately connected, Lin Luo felt his heart stir. Instinctively, he reached out, wrapping his arms around her slender waist, responding to her fervor with equal passion.

Breaching the girl's parted lips, the entanglement of their tongues overflowed with tender affection. Love and desire surged simultaneously within Lin Luo; the contact of their mouths spurred a yearning for a closer, deeper possession. But before he could make any further move, the small figure in his arms suddenly shot out, darting away in a swift motion.

The girl’s movement was like that of a nimble snake, her speed surpassing lightning. Forget the weakened Lin Luo—even if his strength hadn't diminished, he couldn't have caught her. With a hint of disappointment in his eyes, Lin Luo looked towards Goth Loli, who now stood gracefully opposite him, noticing a mischievous smile playing on the corner of her mouth.

"What's wrong?" Lin Luo subconsciously touched his lips. Was it his imagination, or did the girl before him seem subtly different from just moments ago?

"Nothing. Just as you wished, I have cast the curse upon you, and I have placed the heaviest seal upon that curse. This way, you can never run away."

"Oh, so that was the seal," Lin Luo realized with sudden understanding. If the declaration of becoming lovers was the curse, then the kiss must have been the seal. "I feel like the power of this seal is a bit weak. Could you add a few more layers?"

Goth Loli, who had been smiling proudly moments before, suddenly flushed upon hearing this, reverting to her shy demeanor. "Truly an insatiably greedy male. How can one casually add seals? That requires consuming fifty billion points of Dark Power."

"Just how much is fifty billion points of Dark Power?" Lin Luo couldn't help but retort.

"That's why," Goth Loli said, her face crimson, her gaze unwilling to meet Lin Luo's. Her denpa mode was fully engaged. "The curse seal I just placed on you has consumed all my power. I am currently in a period of weakness. If you’re thinking of... that’s impossible. You should be grateful instead."

"Yes, yes, I am always grateful to you. So then," Lin Luo stepped a few paces aside, moving into her line of sight, and asked earnestly, "Can we continue kissing now?"

"Ah!" Goth Loli recoiled as if startled, clutching her small chest protectively, looking like a little girl about to be molested by a strange old man—frightened and uneasy. "Y-you actually demand such an outrageous thing so openly! Truly, males are just inferior beings who think only with their lower bodies!"

Finishing her tirade, as if to express her disdain for the male species, she glared fiercely at Lin Luo.

Lin Luo felt compelled to defend himself. "Thinking with your lower body is reserved for ooxx. Kissing has nothing to do with the lower body. Besides, didn't you initiate the kiss just now?"

"I did not!" Goth Loli cried out, possessing the commanding aura of a furious lioness. "That was just a ceremony! It wasn't a kiss at all!"

"What ceremony?"

"Naturally, the sealing ritual, and the ceremony to become a Divine Cat," Goth Loli averted her gaze, wearing a stubbornly awkward expression. It had to be admitted, this appearance elevated her moe factor infinitely.

"Oh, so you've already become a Divine Cat," Lin Luo nodded. While Goth Loli’s current look was incredibly cute and made him want to tease her, the important matters couldn't be neglected. "Let's put that aside for a moment. Although I accepted your confession..."

Goth Loli's eyes widened. Lin Luo knew he had said the 'wrong' thing, so he quickly adjusted his wording: "Although I accept your curse and it has nothing to do with standing or position, and I like you anyway, since we are now lovers, perhaps we should complete the contract as well? What do you think?"

"C-contract?" Goth Loli's expression shifted. She suddenly remembered that the contract required physical contact with her chest—how detestable! Such a vulgar method! Only a B-cup, I wonder if that’s enough?

"Yes, the contract requires a kiss."

Goth Loli, who had been wildly fantasizing about what a B-cup contract might entail, paused abruptly upon hearing this. "What? A kiss?"

"That’s right. When I asked to kiss you just now, it was to complete the contract. You were the one overthinking things." Honestly, making me sound like some kind of lecherous cat, Goth Loli thought, secretly annoyed, but instantly she felt something was amiss and asked, "Wait a minute, we already... Why didn't the contract seal then?"

Lin Luo scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed. "I didn't expect you to be so forward. It caught me off guard, and plus, it was so delicious and intoxicating, I was just focused on savoring it, so I forgot."

"Go die!" This shameless declaration made Goth Loli so mortified she wanted to crawl into a hole, unable to stop her outburst of anger.

Although Goth Loli was easily embarrassed and, like all tsunderes, preferred to mask shyness with anger, she rarely resorted to violence. The reason she didn't use violence before was simply that she was too weak to employ it. Even now, having become stronger, cuter, and smarter, this habit was hard to break, so Lin Luo didn't feel much pressure.

Of course, teasing needed to be kept within reasonable limits. Excessive teasing could easily trigger a gruesome event—for instance, the adorable maid butler evolving into a bizarre, fetishistic one after being teased by his queen. Goth Loli didn't have that particular fetish, but it was wise to be cautious.

After several minutes, Lin Luo lowered his head, apologized again, and finally managed to soothe the proud Black Cat. Simultaneously, he convinced the Black Cat to agree to spend the 20 billion points of Dark Power she had stored to seal the contract with him.

"Don't stick your tongue in, and keep your hands to yourself, or I’ll curse you to death!" Goth Loli shyly closed her eyes but did not forget her stern warning.

If the Black Cat was a sharp-tongued chuunibyou, and the White Cat was a sweet-tempered chuunibyou, what was the Divine Cat? Looking at her current state, Lin Luo finally understood: she was a combination of Black Cat, White Cat, and Panda!

Of course, if he dared to voice this thought, the Divine Cat would likely evolve into an 'S-Cat.' So, he kept the thought to himself as a silent internal critique, and under Goth Loli's infinite tension, Lin Luo once again pressed his lips to her crimson mouth. This time, Lin Luo did not forget to activate the Heart Contract.

"Heart Contract initiated. Engaging Covenant Mode."

The moment the cold voice sounded, black and white beams of light flickered around the two of them, appearing and vanishing, making it impossible to tell if the scene was dreamlike or real. Even their own figures entered a state that was halfway between existence and disappearance, indistinct and ephemeral.

"Covenant complete. Current Contractor and Covenanter achieve Mutual Path. Current Contractor obtains the Proof of Restraint: Illusion of Existence. Current Covenanter obtains the Proof of Restraint: Truth of Disappearance." : I initially intended to write a purely romantic scene, but after hours of work, I was dissatisfied, so I decisively switched back to the uninhibited mode, and the speed soared! Shrugs.