The crowds' cheerings drumd in their ears, as Lila groaned a little in disappointnt.
l chortled a little before spreading a small to shroud them.
The noise lulled to nothingness; a breath of relief escaped from Lila as she locked stares at the moving cart.
"Nerve-wracking..." Lila mumbled. "I know I've just beco a Witch overnight, but... to encounter the Saintess this early on..."
Chuckling, l's other hand patted Lila's head. "Though we won't plan to fight the Saintess anyti soon. No worries."
"Mmm..."
As Lila gave a hesitant nod, l's smile flickered as the panel blinked at the corner of her vision.
[ Hello, l! Can't see you from the blinds, but listen closely! ]
[ I plan to fully reveal myself to Envy once I finish putting the chesses in place. For now, try to convince her not to kill ! ]
Wow, you sure sounded scared.
Mocking her Partner in her heart, l's arm raised to snake around Lila's shoulders.
"Back in the restaurant," She pulled Lila into an embrace. "I do think I owe you an answer about how I'm awakened."
A blush spread across Lila's cheeks as she curled inward to l's chest.
"You don't owe anything..."
"No, I do. A lot, actually." l shook her head, murmuring. "Rember I told you back then that I ca here to save all the people from certain... tragedies?"
Lila purred a little; the gentle caress from l's voice soothed her drumming heartbeat.
She glanced once more at the carriage, her gaze eventually steeling.
"Yeah." Lila nodded. "I assu... it was for other fellow Juniors, right?"
"Junior is a cute way to call your fellow witches, but yes."
"Well, for one, I am a really, really petty wife."
Lila pouted. "Don't expect to see myself at the sa level as them. They are far below in terms of seniority."
"Even including the one you fought?"
"That..."
Lila's eyes darted away from l's grin. "That was... uh, you know. I can defeat her next ti! No sweat!"
"Mhm. I believe in you!"
l, in fact, did not.
Doting Lila was one, having faith in the defeat of ever-evolving, full Wrath was another.
Though only a certain Witch-hunter ca to mind who could defeat her.
As Lila sent a suspicious glare at l, the Witch of Lust coughed twice. "Anyways... yes. I'm here to save Witches like them, as you guessed."
A serious glint washed over l's teasing expression, as both of l's arms now hugged Lila for comfort.
The slight tremble over her shoulders worried Lila, her hands clasping l's wrists.
l smiled. "As I told you, I know the future; thus, I pity them. Pity the tragedies that befell them. And..."
l's face relaxed as Lila's erald eyes wavered, her lips pursing in a silent regret.
Raising her finger, l booped Lila's blushing cheek.
"And I must prevent them from destroying the World," l whispered. "Is that... believable to you?"
Lila's cheeks sank into l's touch, as her teeth clamped over to prevent venting.
She mulled over l's words.
Prevent them... from destroying the World...
Alas, she muttered out. "l."
eting l's worried gaze, her face softened as she smiled. "Please. Be honest with ."
l's hesitation was drowned out by Lila's resolve, her hands raising as Lila shifted to face her.
"It's... not a fun story, though." l cupped Lila's cheek. "How about we switch places to talk over?"
A breath hitched in Lila's throat; doubts stinging in again for sothing she... didn't like ever to hear.
However, the burden was cast aside as l pulled her away from the crowd.
Lila's heart fluttered at every step they took; her l flashing a smile that comforted her to the very core.
Her mory drew back to the village, her sister, and l.
So, Lila rely hung her head as she listened to her steady heartbeat.
She felt readied now, even against the worst kinds of nightmares.
As l led Lila out, however, she received an unexpected ssage from the Saintess.
[ Leading Lila sowhere else to talk? Head down the street and turn right; there's a great new tavern I could recomnd for you both! ]
[ Ah, and I'll inform Saria and Samantha if you two need more ti, which I guess you definitely will. ]
l raised a brow in doubt, her mind sending to her Partner again.
'Didn't you say you can't see from the carriage?'
[ Hehe. It's a secret. Maybe I'll tell you if you co to my bedchamber next week! ]
'Deal.' l squinted. 'I respect your secrets, Maria. But don't use them as leverage next ti.'
[ Hm? ]
'Just... I want us to enjoy ourselves because we love each other and enjoy doing it.'
Her grip over Lila's tightened as they left the crowd; her eyes clear and sincere.
'Don't put any leverage over it when... when we like each other the way we do.'
Silence hung between her and her Partner, as l and Lila crossed the excited crowds.
l's head then raised subtly, her Partner's slipping in.
'After you enjoy Lila for a week,' she warned with a darkened voice. 'I'll kidnap you again to the bedchamber myself.'
l gulped, her face threatening to flush.
'Until then, I'll be busy utilising Envy's snow to solidify my power.' Maria chuckled. 'Be prepared, l.'
As she felt their link cut off. l took a deep breath to grasp her sanity.
Last night's mory blinked in her, as she led Lila off to the tavern in a brewing silence.
Lila mistook it for nervousness and concern; that only ignited more of l's inner guilt (and also arousal).
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Entering a door with a gold-tinged edge, they soon paid with l's gold before heading upstairs.
Lila would argue why they paid for one week's fee, then shut herself up upon rembering their little 'requests' in the restaurant.
Soon, they found themselves in a cozy room similar to l's in the village.
Mahogany wood floor and ceiling, with a simple layout, a desk, a drawer, and a simple linen bed.
"Alright!"
l plopped on the bed, her face part lancholy, part excited.
Lila's steps stuttered, then settled beside her as well.
Pauses lingered in the air, as they gourged each other's thoughts with a loving curiosity.
Eventually, Lila asked with a deep, deep sigh.
"Alright..." she muttered. "Tell , l."
Her hands gripped her school skirt as she drew her hesitation back.
"How did I... destroy the World? In the future that you spoke of?"
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