The Delicate Female Lead Only Wants to be Loved by the Villainous Young Ladies

Ten steps, five steps… three steps left!

Adele had to bend down slightly to peek out of the cave. Her heart pounded with a nervous excitement, the only comfort the warmth of the small hand holding her finger. She held her strongest attack spell at the ready – the Magic Fishing Rod. Though a bit embarrassing, it was her most powerful offensive magic, a technique honed by First Snow during her centuries of… well, not studying magic. It was like a concentrated burst of energy, capable of piercing even a Gryphon’s tough hide.
Wofoo followed closely behind, ready to shift into her berserker form and shield Adele if necessary. It was a risky move; the berserker state dulled her pain receptors, making her a formidable fighter but also vulnerable to overexertion.
But their preparations proved unnecessary. The Gryphon, a hulking, ashen gray monstrosity, remained motionless, its only sign of life the eerie glow in its eyes.

Adele and Wofoo exchanged a nervous glance, then stepped out of the cave, the Gryphon’s imposing shadow falling over them. It was a creature of the gray fog, a mindless killing machine, its presence a constant threat. And yet, it stood there, frozen, as if awaiting orders. They both knew the reason: the little girl in red, Xiao Ai, who still held Adele’s hand.
Xiao Ai hadn’t learned to speak yet, only the word “Mama.” Adele wished she could explain how she controlled the Gryphon, but even without words, Xiao Ai’s power was evident, her connection to the Secret Realm undeniable. It was a power that benefited Adele, and she wouldn’t question it, not yet.
“Xiao Ai, my little superhero!” Adele scooped the child into her arms, nuzzling her cheek.

A giggle, pure and innocent, filled the air. It was perhaps the happiest day of Xiao Ai’s existence, a stark contrast to the fear and loneliness she had endured before Adele’s arrival. She had hidden from the “adults” who searched for her, their purpose unknown, their presence a threat.
Only once had she been… found. And then there were the intrusions of the young vampires, like today, their presence a disruption she dealt with swiftly, summoning the gray fog and its monstrous inhabitants to eliminate them.
Yes, even the gray fog itself was under her control.

She had intended to hide, to protect herself from these intruders, to drive them from her sanctuary. But among them, she had sensed Adele, a familiar presence, a connection that resonated deep within her soul.
In that instant, Xiao Ai had found her purpose. She had been waiting for Adele. Adele’s arrival in this pure land, the shifting landscape, the blossoming flowers – it was all Xiao Ai’s doing. She was the master of this Secret Realm, a being of immense power, perhaps the very “spirit” or “elf” spoken of in vampire legends, the guardian of the Blood Secret Realm.
Adele and Wofoo, still marveling at the docile Gryphon, circled it cautiously. Such a magnificent creature was a rare sight in the human world.

“This gray fog… it’s not harmful, is it?” Adele asked Xiao Ai, who, unsure how to respond, simply made the fog before them dissipate, revealing the Gryphon’s true nature: a construct of ash and shadow, its form maintained only by the fog itself. As the fog cleared, the Gryphon crumbled, its ashen remains scattering in the wind, leaving no trace behind.
“Creatures not of this world,” Adele murmured, watching as a stray particle of ash dissolved before it even reached her hand. “Beings without substance…” They existed only within the gray fog, their forms a temporary illusion. “But I believe they must have existed once,” Wofoo said, her gaze fixed on the spot where the Gryphon had vanished. The detail of its wounds, the scars on its tattered wings, were too realistic to be mere fabrications. It was a mystery neither of them could solve, a truth beyond Xiao Ai’s comprehension. She controlled the realm, but its origins, its purpose, remained a mystery, even to her.
Adele, however, wasn’t interested in unraveling the Secret Realm’s secrets. Xiao Ai’s ability to control the fog and its creatures was a far more valuable asset, a powerful tool in Adele’s quest for… well, whatever she desired. It was a far more useful “cheat” than telepathy.

“Xiao Ai, my little superhero,” she said, her eyes gleaming with excitement, “can you lend your power to Mama?”
Xiao ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) Ai’s telepathy wasn’t about seeing words or hearing voices in Adele’s mind, but a deeper connection, a shared consciousness, an understanding of Adele’s emotions and intentions, as if they were… one.
Xiao Ai, her pink eyes mirroring Adele’s, nodded readily.

“At a time like this, you should say ‘Okay’ or ‘Alright’!” Adele said, starting to teach Xiao Ai how to speak. Although they could communicate through their shared consciousness, Adele wanted Xiao Ai to be able to interact with others. She had already decided to take Xiao Ai with her when they left the Secret Realm; she couldn’t leave the child alone in this desolate place. Xiao Ai would become the most pampered little cutie, even if it meant… replacing Adele in the girls’ affections. But Adele didn’t mind.
“Mmm, good~ Now say ‘Sister’!”
“Jojo?”
“Sister.”

“Sis… Sister!”
Xiao Ai quickly mastered the pronunciation, and more importantly, by reading Adele’s mind, she understood the meaning of the word. So when she said “Sister,” her gaze was directed at Wofoo, who was watching them quietly from the side.
For Wofoo, it was a heartwarming surprise.

It not only showed Xiao Ai’s strong learning ability…
But also that she didn’t need to memorize and then slowly apply the words like other students, understanding their meaning through practice.
Through Adele’s teaching, she could directly read the meaning of these words from Adele’s mind.

Then learn and use them!
This meant that Xiao Ai’s learning speed, in this aspect, was several times faster than ordinary people.
As long as Adele was patient enough, she could teach Xiao Ai human language in a day or two, letting her memorize hundreds, even thousands, of commonly used words, it wouldn’t be a problem.

But learning foreign languages might not be so convenient.
Don’t ask why, Adele didn’t know them either!
In other words, as long as Adele, this “Mama,” had a high enough upper limit, Xiao Ai, who could read her mind, could also quickly become talented.

Thinking further, if Xiao Ai went to school in the future, wouldn’t even Adele, the “mother,” have to become a studyholic?
It was a terrifying thought, but fortunately, Adele didn’t really have any requirements for her children’s academic performance.
Wofoo happily stroked Xiao Ai’s hair.

It felt like stroking a younger, cuter version of Adele.
It was heartwarming.
Of course, she didn’t believe that Adele really had an illegitimate daughter born in the depths of the Secret Realm.

The reason why Xiao Ai looked like Adele must be due to some unknown reason, or a “secret.”
But Wofoo wasn’t curious about that secret, she didn’t want to explore it.
Being able to share her heart with Adele, to deepen their bond, and even “raise a daughter” together, this experience, without exaggeration, made Wofoo feel that her life was complete.

Xiao Ai blinked her curious eyes, staring at the fluffy older sister in front of her.
Should it be said… as expected of Adele’s “daughter.”
Her gaze was completely fixed on Wofoo’s fluffy ears!

“…Do… do you want to touch them?”
Although Wofoo was incredibly embarrassed, when she sensed Xiao Ai’s feelings, an inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart, making her want to spoil Xiao Ai and ask.
Xiao Ai didn’t understand the meaning of “Do you want to touch them?”

But she was good at reading people’s expressions!
So the next moment, she immediately nodded.
And then she turned to Adele, pointing at the pointed wolf ears on Wofoo’s head.

“Mama!”
Xiao Ai only allowed Adele to make the decision.
This showed that Xiao Ai was a very well-behaved child, not a brat.

She would never do anything that “Mama” Adele didn’t allow her to do.
Adele nodded, touched by the little girl’s consideration.
“Since Wofoo agrees, then of course you can touch them.”

Wofoo also gently and respectfully crouched down in front of Xiao Ai, offering her head, her pointed wolf ears twitching slightly from nervousness.
She was the kind of adult who respected children, who knew how to communicate with them, she always treated them as equals.
Not acting high and mighty, putting pressure on the little one.

Xiao Ai’s breathing quickened, and she called out in a childish voice,
“Sister…”
Then she reached out and gently touched Wofoo’s wolf ears.

So soft – that was Xiao Ai’s first reaction.
But compared to other beast-eared girls, Wofoo’s fur wasn’t actually that soft, it was even a bit rough.
For example, compared to First Snow’s, First Snow’s was clearly more touchable.

After all, she was a wolf, a wolf’s fur wasn’t for humans to pet, it was for hunting in the wilderness, for trekking through snow and ice, it was for warmth.
But Xiao Ai had never petted a cat or a wolf before, so naturally, she thought the fur on Wofoo’s ears was already soft enough.
Adele also came over to join in the fun, stroking Wofoo’s other ear.

“Cute, right? My little wolf~”
“…” Wofoo blushed and lowered her head.
It was so embarrassing.

Being touched by Adele and Xiao Ai at the same time, Xiao Ai who looked almost exactly like Adele but was smaller and cuter in every way.
It felt like…
She was being completely dominated by Adele and Little Adele.

Any werewolf with a shred of dignity wouldn’t accept this kind of treatment.
But… call Wofoo undignified or weak…
This was the greatest happiness she could experience.

Sometimes, surrendering your body to the right person… wasn’t a bad thing.
The wolf’s heart gradually changed in this process.
Who knew if she could still be called a “wolf” in the distant future?

But even if that day came…
Wofoo would definitely accept it willingly.
After Big Adele and Little Adele had enough of petting Wofoo’s ears…

Adele prompted Xiao Ai,
“Xiao Ai, say ‘Thank you’ to big sister.”
“Fank… fank?”

“Almost, try again~”
“Fank you, sister!”
“N-no need, Xiao Ai, you can touch them anytime… well, anyway, I don’t mind!”

It seemed that Wofoo had become overly obedient.
Although Wofoo was also embarrassed that she had said such a thing…
Whether it was Xiao Ai or Adele, they were not beings she could resist or refuse.

And it was definitely not just Wofoo who felt this way.
Adele’s harem would definitely dote on Xiao Ai, who looked exactly like Adele, treating her like their own.
Adele: Uh, I can understand the doting part, but what the hell is “treating her like their own”!?

Because they weren’t old enough to have children with Adele yet, so they would raise Xiao Ai as their daughter in advance to satisfy themselves?
Undeniably, it was a good idea.
“Okay, enough with the ears.”

“It’s time to start the real hunting plan!”
Adele might not be the most capable, but she was definitely the kind of girl who could stand up and lead others.
“Xiao Ai, if you can control the gray fog and the monsters, can you find the locations of other vampires?”

Hearing this, Xiao Ai closed her eyes and entered a meditative state.
More precisely, she was using the monsters’ perspective to find other vampires.
The next moment, her eyes lit up, and she waved her hand, pointing in a certain direction.

“This way? Wofoo, let’s go!”
“Okay!” Wofoo followed Adele.
But before Adele could take a few steps, she seemed to have suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Xiao Ai.

Adele and Xiao Ai, who could be temporarily called “mother and daughter,” exchanged glances.
Xiao Ai instantly sensed what Adele wanted to know and nodded.
Adele wanted to ask if Xiao Ai had any way to conceal herself.

Otherwise, it would be dangerous… if those vampires she didn’t trust discovered Xiao Ai’s existence.
After all, she was a “being” born in this Secret Realm.
What kind of magical abilities did she have, and what unknown secrets did she hide?

Who knew what those blood nobles, including the True Ancestors, thought of her? And whether they had any ulterior motives?
Although Adele hadn’t known Xiao Ai for long, the little girl had called her “Mama” and looked exactly like her.
No matter what, Adele couldn’t abandon her, she wanted to protect her.

Xiao Ai seemed to sense Adele’s feelings, her nose tingling with emotion.
As expected, “Mama” was “Mama”~
She smiled and took Adele’s hand, shaking it affectionately.

The next moment, a bright red light flashed before Adele and Wofoo.
Xiao Ai disappeared, but a blood-drop-shaped chalcedony appeared in Adele’s hand.
“!”

Was this… Xiao Ai?
A drop of blood?