Fate/Ultimate Antagonist

[121] Forgetfulness

The originally spacious carriage felt a bit cramped with five people and a plump fox squeezed inside.

Reinhard, dressed in simple, light-colored clothing, looked curiously at Sima Yi sitting beside him.

The demure beauty with delicate features, an air of softness, and a gentle demeanor, sat quietly adorned with precious ornaments in the carriage. His slender figure wrapped in fine silks and satins, a striking touch of crimson graced his brows, accentuating his serene beauty. His elegant posture and delicate appearance resembled a porcelain doll, his fair skin almost translucent.

His snow-white feet were clad in pearl-studded emerald boots, layered with thin, icy silk stockings, faintly revealing his blue veins at the ankles. Despite his minimal makeup, his soft, delicate features left an impression of startling beauty.

At just thirteen, Sima Yi's beauty was already astonishing. Reinhard couldn't imagine how he would turn out in a few more years.

The Water Mirror Manor was full of geniuses.

Being a genius often came with quirks. For instance, Chen Gong was a pyromaniac, Zhou Yu was overly friendly, and Xun Yu and Guo Jia enjoyed theological debates... though perhaps that was a bit of a stretch.

However, cross-dressing was quite a shocking eccentricity.

Although Reinhard had seen Sima Yi in female attire before, each time it was a source of profound amazement.

Sima Yi kept his gaze downcast, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on his lips.

"Who says a man can't wear women's clothes? After enlightened brother's guidance, I realized that women's clothing might suit me better. Look at how I appear now... delicate and lovely... much more appealing than as a frail young man."

Indeed, who wouldn't prefer a beautiful girl, even one with certain masculine attributes?

Just as Hideyoshi's gender was simply Hideyoshi, Sima Yi's gender was simply Sima Yi. Don't underestimate the popularity of someone like Astolfo!

His soft, neutral yet slightly feminine voice flowed from his delicate lips.

Thus, even when he spoke, unless someone closely examined him, no one would realize he was actually a young man.

"Of course, the most important thing is." Sima Yi smiled subtly, "Enlightened brother likes it."

"..."

"Eek?"

"Sss..."

"Haha."

"Ahem..."

Everyone's reactions varied.

The fat fox in Reinhard's arms found this young man extremely amusing, appreciating his well-applied makeup, though he would have preferred if Sima Yi were plumper.

Xu Fu, sitting next to Reinhard, covered her face with a smile.

Yu Me-ren, on Reinhard's other side, looked exceedingly wary.

What a rogue man... no, with that tone, definitely a rogue woman!

Sima Yi's words made Reinhard acknowledge that he indeed found his appearance pleasing, at least visually.

However...

Sima Yi, you've truly embraced your inner femininity, haven't you?

Even knowing Sima Yi was an undeniable young man, his attire and demeanor exuded an irresistible charm, making one want to tease and bully him, pinning him against the wall.