Chapter 42: Upgrade (3)

"Y-yes?"

"You will do your best to help complete my share as compensation right?" Liliath's show a dazzling smile. I couldn't avert my eyes let alone move a finger.

Is this bloodlust? I can't move.. there's like something pressing me.. I could feel a cold sweat trickle down my forehead.

I opened my mouth but could form no words.

Liliath then pouted.

The bloodlust was lifted and I could breathe again.

"Remember what you gave me permission to do. Don't put the blame on me the next time this happens." Her horns scattered into glowing particles that dispersed into the air.

"Y-yeah.."

Scary..

It's fine for Liliath to get angry but.. please tone down on the bloodlust? Please?

..

Pretty please?

I wanted to tell her that but my fear got the better of me.. I'll shut up for now.

"In regards to what I mentioned earlier. You will cooperate with me to complete my special quest. Is that a deal?"

"Yes. I'll do my best," I took deep breaths to calm myself.

Liliath gritted her teeth, "It's a d-difficult one but I believe we can manage it. 100 points would be granted after completion."

Difficult one huh? Something perverted? No. Perhaps not. I doubt she'll do 'that' with me for the sake of 200 points. So this must be something within moral boundaries.

As if that even exists.. damn quests.

"Thank you Liliath."

"Hm? In regards to?"

"Your cooperation. It helped a lot."

"T-That..." Liliath didn't complete her sentence. But she did show a conflicted expression.. I wonder what that was about.

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[LILIATH]

Noel. Be careful.

Did I not warn you?

A part of me understood that I was merely cooperating for my own sake, to complete my goal. Another part of me wanted to protect him, I had no intentions of betraying anyone.

However..

Noel was reading a peculiar book. It seemed to be something philosophical, 'Thinking fast, thinking slow', so was the title. Was there a difference between the two? I personally do agree that it may be the case. If the chance arises, I should ask permission to read said book.

As for myself, I was reading the final volume of the 'manga'— I believe that was what Novelle-sama corrected me in replacement of the word 'opus'— that manga Diana-sama introduced to me when I first arrived. Volume 17.

It was sentimental to think that this was the end..

Of course, I made sure to hide it behind another book to prevent Noel from seeing it.

Not good. What have I become?

To be enjoying a taboo object freely?

Could this be how it feels when those people who frequented harlots would say: 'I can't help it'?

O' how many times have I asked for forgiveness.. I've been thinking that nothing would happen.. there wasn't a divine retribution if I came into contact with such a wonderful— Er, I mean dirty story.

I flipped to the next page.

Reading the scene of the two beings.. one being an elf the other being a half-demon doing..

Tied to the bed with..

I can't help it.

I imagined the onomatopoeia.

Uh.. no.. I can't.. I shouldn't..

I tore my eyes away from the page with all my strength.

Noel's focus remained on his book.

I can't help but imagine all the lewd stuff going through in his mind.. Novelle-sama did say Noel had read many variations of what I'm currently reading for the first time.

Moreover.. he did see my..

I cannot underestimate him.

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My thoughts have gone astray..

Thought said. I am no longer a princess. The responsibilities that I once had— the fate I was bound to— I was relieved of it all yet..

I was incomplete.

I closed the book.

I shall read the final part later in the evening, in Novelle-sama's room where it is the safest.

I heard the mechanical sound reverberated through the building— citing the return of Diana-sama.

Noel reacted and rushed to the direction of the place where the 'car' arrived. I followed behind.

"Welcome back father," I heard Noel say.

"Yo, I'm back, Noel. How's your girl?"

"..."

I peeked over the door.

"Ah, there you are, nice to meet you Liliath," Dylan-sama said with a smile— or smirk? He resembled Novelle-sama. He had a bag strapped to his back.

Noel helped him carry the bag.

"Welcome back, Diana, Novelle. I'm honors to be able to meet you D-Dylan," I bowed.

I still find it difficult to mention the other party's name without the use of honorifics. I knew this was something I had to become comfortable with. I have to properly ground my identity as a person that now lives in this world.

"Big sister!" Novelle-sama showed a pleasant smile on her face.

"We're back," Diana-sama was giggling.

"Hah! A princess! I knew it. Right? Liliath, you're an ex-princess right? Right?!"

"Uh.."

I didn't understand why Dylan-sama was looking at me with those eyes— it was scary.

"Yes, Liliath is a princess and seriously, chill," Noel replied in my stead.

"I get it, I get it. Sorry Liliath," he laughed, "A nice reverse isekai.. Noel, I hope you build a harem."

Noel spoke not, only glaring at his own father— who averted his gaze.

Noel with multiple wives? W-why could I see myself standing there with him? That's not right...

B-But that path would be better than the one in which I betray Noel.. t-that's all?!

Anything besides betraying Noel..

Everyone entered. Dylan-sama went to wash up. He had apparently been out on a long journey and came back. I wondered where he went? To pay visits to other nobles? To build connections?

All I knew was that I was teased again with the phrase: mechanical divine dragon.

That's so unfair Novelle-sama... I still lack understanding of this world, I should be given a grace period at least..

Diana-sama was kind enough to teach me how I should manage my 'period' at times like these. Novelle-sama had no issues with lending me a helping hand..

"I've booked a place at Prune's restaurant, so that's where we'll go for dinner," Dylan said.

I supposed that would be the same restaurant we visited a few days ago? I wondered how the beastkin, Prune was doing. Dylan-sama wanted to pay a visit after a while.. could it be because of that?

Ah. I can take this chance to complete the special quest..

I can do it.. I need merely but to act.

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Special Quest:

Feed Noel with a spoon you used. 100P

RULES: Noel cannot find out about the specifics of the task. If found out, the quest will be terminated. Special Quests cannot be removed and will be refreshed weekly. Special Quests completed before the week ends will only be refreshed the following week.

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I don't understand why these tasks were all related to Noel.. not that I hate it.. I kind of.. look forward to it in fact..

That's a rather embarrassing confession..

I'm worried that Noel may find out what my intention is before I manage to execute it. The moment Noel comes up with a fitting assumption to what my special quest is— it would be terminated that instant.

It's just a feeling.. I have to take precautions..

Then..

I'll need assistance.

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