Phoenix smiled bitterly and looked at Astoria's determined eyes, knowing that his request this time might be difficult to fulfill.

However, he was unwilling to give up and decided to try again.

So, he showed a pitiful expression and said cautiously:

"Um... can you shorten it a bit? 110,000 words is really a bit too much!"

His tone was full of pleading and helplessness, as if a child who had made a mistake was begging his parents for mercy.

Astoria felt a little reluctant after hearing what Phoenix said, but she knew very well that if she was soft-hearted now, all her previous efforts would be in vain.

So, she gritted her teeth and refused cruelly: "Absolutely not!"

Her answer was brief and powerful, leaving no room for negotiation.

She wanted to let Phoenix know that she was not joking but was taking the matter seriously.

Phoenix's heart sank when he heard Astoria's answer, knowing that he had no way out.

He sighed and nodded silently to show that he understood.

Although he felt a little disappointed, he also knew that this was the reality he had to face.

After all, he really saw it!

Phoenix sighed. He knew he had no way out, so he muttered:

"Write now. I'll finish it in 10 minutes and show it to you."

But Astoria seemed to understand what Phoenix was thinking, and she added:

"Write by hand, no magic allowed!"

Her words were like an order, completely blocking Phoenix's idea of ​​taking shortcuts.

Phoenix opened his mouth and asked in disbelief:

"When do you have to finish writing it?"

His voice was full of surprise and helplessness, he didn't expect Astoria to make such a request.

Astoria snorted and said:

"I don't care, you have to write by hand anyway!"

Her eyes were firm, showing that her determination could not be shaken.

She had made up her mind to teach Phoenix a lesson and make him understand that his behavior was unacceptable.

She thought to herself:

"Phoenix is ​​12 years old now and is in puberty. It is normal for her to be curious about girls' bodies."

She understood Phoenix's curiosity, but she also knew that as his fiancée, she needed to teach him respect and boundaries.

"Besides, I'm his fiancée, so I won't suffer any loss if someone looks at me."

Astoria thought silently to herself, she knew their relationship was special, but that didn't mean Phoenix could cross the line at will.

“But Phoenix has to be made aware that these things are not okay right now.”

Astoria thought firmly, knowing it was her responsibility to educate Phoenix on what appropriate behavior was.

"I have to teach Phoenix a lesson, hum!"

Astoria made up her mind silently. She knew this might be a long process.

But she is willing to put in the work to ensure Phoenix grows into a person who has respect and self-esteem.

Phoenix looked into Astoria's determined eyes and knew that he had no choice.

He reluctantly accepted the task and began to think seriously about how to complete the review by hand.

It's always amazing how quickly Astoria packs.

She moved quickly and methodically, and soon her suitcases were neatly placed at the door.

She turned around with an excited smile on her face, as if the journey she was about to embark on was her most anticipated adventure.

"Okay, let's go down and tell Dad and sister, then we can set off!"

Astoria's voice was filled with anticipation and joy, and her eyes were shining with excitement.

Phoenix stood aside, looking at his sister's energetic appearance, he felt a little heavy.

He nodded, although there was a hint of helplessness in his expression.

"Ok."

He answered softly, but silently calculated the headache-inducing number in his mind.

"For 11 words, if I write one word for 2 seconds, I will need 22 seconds, which is about 61 hours."

He muttered to himself, his brows furrowed.

"That means I have to write for two and a half days without eating or drinking or taking a rest to finish it!"

He sighed, feeling unprecedented pressure.

Despite this, Phoenix decided to put the heavy heart aside for now.

He knew that no matter how difficult the task was, he had to face it.

Phoenix's thoughts were a mess, and his mood became heavier as he thought about the impending punishment.

He knew that his behavior this time was indeed a bit excessive.

But he couldn't help imagining the scene when he met Damocles and Daphne later.

Thinking of this, he felt as if he was being pressed down by a huge rock and could hardly breathe.

Astoria noticed the change in Phoenix's expression, she could sense her brother's guilt and anxiety.

Although she felt a little reluctant, she changed her mind and felt that Phoenix really needed a lesson this time.

She decided to remain silent and let Phoenix bear the consequences.

"let's go."

Astoria said softly, with a barely perceptible firmness in her voice.

Phoenix nodded, and even though his heart was heavy, he knew running away wasn't the answer.

He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and prepared to face what was coming.

The two walked slowly down the stairs, each step seeming to remind Phoenix of the upcoming challenge.

In the living room, Daphne was busy preparing breakfast. The sunlight shining through the window on her made her look particularly charming.

She was humming a little tune and seemed to be in a good mood.

Her smile widened when she saw Astoria coming down the stairs.

She waved enthusiastically to her sister and said cheerfully:

"Astoria, come and eat. Dad just had something urgent to do, so he went to the Ministry of Magic!"

Her tone revealed the warmth of the family and her love for her sister.

However, when her eyes fell on Phoenix behind Astoria,...

Her smile froze instantly and her expression changed.

She widened her eyes and asked with a hint of surprise and displeasure:

"Phoenix? Why are you in my house, and with Astoria?"

There was confusion and dissatisfaction in her voice, and she was obviously surprised and confused by Phoenix's appearance.

A hint of vigilance flashed in Daphne's eyes. She didn't know that Phoenix was the White Phoenix.

So naturally he didn't know that Phoenix could teleport.

She frowned tightly and stared at Phoenix, trying to find the answer from his expression.

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