Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla Quest felt embarrassed at her own gullibility when she heard her explanation. "All right, then. Thank you for the invitation, Empress."

The empress smiled kindly. "It's been decided then. We will have a pleasantly long chat today. I'll send you home after the meal, but you will forget everything that happened tonight once you return. "I've also repaid the kindness you once shown to me, so we are both cleared of our debts.

"To be honest, I hope you will remember me, but there are heavenly rules to heed. I can't keep breaking them by abusing my relationship with the emperor.

"Logically speaking, ordinary humans shouldn't be allowed to come here, so you must forget your experiences here. It's the only way to protect the heavenly realm's mystery," she added. Xyla nodded her comprehension. "All right, I can understand that."

"Splendid!" the empress declared happily. "Come with me. I've already set the table."

With the heavenly royalties leading the way, Xyla and Stanley Batton followed them into the backyard.

Mist surrounded the open area, where they detected a light scent of plum in the air.

Many plum flowers were in full bloom now.

environment with fresh air and

to Xyla as her gaze took in everything

saw a pavilion deep in the forest of plum trees with a white jade table within.

she and Stanley followed behind

of ten dishes all laid out

and

elhet

rare delicacies from the human realm with only one exception; all the dishes were glowing as if

rare delicacies, they had various fruits commonly found back home, like peaches, apples, and

way than they

very juicy at the size of two fists,

were a glistening red color

so appetizing, with the seemingly special effects in place, making Xyla

those peaches