After Elaina disappeared, Hiko and Jane followed so of the demon maids to Jane's new room. It was a rather simple room like any other, but there was one major difference compared to everyone else.
"My own personal forge!" Jane's eyes sparkled seeing a forge in the very room she will be staying in. It was still being built, the many demons in the room using their earth magic to create it. There were even so demons that specialised in long-term spells to reinforce the room.
There were many intricacies when it ca to creating the perfect forging environnt, but the butlers and maids were all specially trained. They had such a wide variety of skills that whenever Elaina wanted sothing done, there was always soone up for the job.
"Wow, lucky you." Hiko was envious of such a specialised room and wished she had one too, but there was no skill she had that required one.
"Hehe, now I don't even want to leave the Demon Lands… I wonder if there is a way to beco one." An interesting thought appeared in Jane's head, which to her sounded like a great idea. This perked the ears of the demons in the room since it was rare for anyone to be willing to join them.Most people avoided the demon lands, in part due to their closed-off nature, but so would still co from ti to ti as part of their travels.
"I have no idea how it works, but if it's what you want to do I support your decision." Hiko was shocked to hear Jane wanted to convert, but it didn't really bother Hiko. If anything, it made her curious about what she would turn into.
"Before you get ahead of yourself, it may be too late to transform into a demon since it is a natural process that occurs during childhood. Queen Elaina could possibly have a thod, but that is beyond ." One of the butlers spoke up explaining partly how demons co to be.
Jane didn't like the sound of it as it seed like it would forever remain a fantasy, but it was worth a shot asking Elaina. Jane felt ashad in her humanity after everything the Pope made them do, so if she could change her race, she would finally feel liberated from the pope's sins.
"Usually people who do want to change get declined by the queen, but seeing your unique position she might be willing to go through with it if there is a way. None of us has seen it happen, so don't get your hopes up." A flying female maid chid in seeing Jane looking a little down hearing the news, hoping to give her a little hope, but not too much.
"Hmm okay, probably will take a while since it sounds like the queen will be busy for a while." Jane was glad to hear that the demons supported her choice which was not seen as so kind of taboo.
"Anyway, if I have a choice, what do you think I should beco Hiko?" Jane turned to Hiko wanting to hear what kind of half-animal or monster would fit her.
"Hmm, probably so kind of fish." Hiko didn't think too deeply about it and thought of the first thing associated with water.
"Ew! No offence to any fish people, but I'd rather not." Jane was revolted by the idea and was hoping that Hiko was joking.
"Pfft, don't worry, I would rather you be a cat girl or sothing than a scaly fish with demon horns." Hiko chuckled at Jane's reaction to her suggestion, glad that Jane did not actually consider it.
"A cat girl feels too normal though, Maybe sothing like a bunny." Jane tried imagining herself with different kinds of ears, but the only thing that stuck with her was bunny ears.
"...cute." Hiko had an image appear in her head of Jane with bunny ears and a tail. It was extrely adorable, making Hiko almost blush as suddenly a few lewd thoughts invaded her mind. They were known to have quite a high libido, so if it was a proper transformation it would probably an Jane will need to find a partner.
Jane blushed hearing Hiko's comnt, which only turned worse when her brain also deviated to so of the well-known facts about the bunny race.
"Ahh! Don't think about that." Jane quickly realised what Hiko was thinking as her face turned slightly red. So Jane ran up to Hiko, hitting her lightly and trying to distract her from such thoughts. However, Jane accidentally blurted sothing out in the process.
"Plus It won't be a problem anyway if I have you." Jane quickly choked on her own words realising what that implied.
"Huh? How?" But in typical fashion, the implication flew right over Hiko's head. All the demons in the room who overheard the conversation facepald. They couldn't believe how dense she was, especially after the previous string of lewd innuendos.
*Sigh* Jane could do nothing but sigh, as she kept fumbling on her true feelings, but Hiko was blind to them. Deep down Jane hoped Hiko would pick up on these slip ups, but a very direct approach would most likely be the only way. However, Jane was too afraid to make that jump. Despite her outward attitude being rather extroverted, she was very shy on the inside when it ca to herself.
"You never change, do you? No wonder you don't have a partner yet." Jane shook her head as a flood of mories ca back to when they were younger.
"Ehh? Where is this coming from? I've been trying hard you know, but every guy is always afraid of because of my status." Hiko wondered why Jane thought as such, since Hiko has made a genuine attempt whenever she could.
"..." Jane right then and there wanted to ask whether she has ever considered dating a woman, but her anxiety stopped her. It was now clear that Hiko did not see other won as potential partners, which explains why she was so dense.
Jane wanted to scream. She couldn't force herself upon Hiko, especially if she isn't into it. The demons in the room all had stopped working, instead watching everything unfold. They all unanimously felt bad for Jane as right now it was a one-sided love.
"Jane?" Hiko was still confused why Jane was acting like this. It didn't make any sense, but seeing as the atmosphere suddenly got awkward she felt like she should leave.
Jane stayed quiet not knowing what to say, all the while internally she was freaking out so much that her words wouldn't even leave her mouth.
"I'll head back to my room then…" After she gave up on getting a response, Hiko figured she was the problem so she simply up and left. She was still worried, but hoped it would all be okay by tomorrow.
Jane wanted to stop Hiko, but even if she did, the words still would not co out, so she stayed put. The demons, seeing that the show ca to an end, quickly finished up their work and left, giving Jane so space to think.
'Maybe I should give up, it didn't work then and it won't work now.' Jane walked over to her bed and fell face-first into the pillow. She knew the problem was herself for not being assertive, but she really thought Hiko ought to have picked up on the hints by now.
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"Jane! You made it, I thought you wouldn't be able to make it since you're so close to tier 9." Hiko sat in her tower waiting for Jane who had just walked through the main door. It was clear on Jane's face she was exhausted.
"Urgh, no matter how many things I kill and tier 10 weapons I make there seems to be no improvent at all." Jane walked right up to the couch where Hiko was and fell right into her.
"Oop, if you need to rest, you could have stayed ho you know." Hiko didn't mind Jane staying, but Hiko was worried that Jane was forcing herself to co.
"You know I consider this place right here ho." Jane snuggled into Hiko using her as a body pillow.
"That's very sweet of you, how about I take you to an actual bed and then go grab us sothing to eat." Hiko figured the couch wasn't the most comfortable so it would be better if they moved sowhere with more space.
"Sure." Jane didn't care as long as she was next to Hiko.
Teleporting to Hiko's room, they both laid in the bed for a mont, but just as Hiko tried to leave...
"Nawww don't go." Jane kept HIko restrained, preventing her from going to make sothing.
"Co-on do you want to eat or not?" Hiko chuckled as Jane was acting extrely cute, but it wasn't enough to stop her.
"Get Clara to do it, she can cook right?" Jane tried to co up with an excuse, but the only problem is that Clara can't really cook.
"Uuuhhh I haven't taught her just yet." Hiko hadn't gotten the chance yet since she had been busy lately trying to get her city festival organised.
"Tsk, okay, but co back quick." Jane reluctantly let go of Hiko allowing her to head to the kitchen.
*Sigh* 'How assertive do I have to be!!!!' Jane was ntally screaming as once again her actions were perceived as just sothing a friend would do.
'This cycle will never end will it?'
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