Living as I please, 96: Back to normal… sort of

When I regained consciousness, I found myself back on my bed. It was morning. I abruptly raised my body up and checked to make sure that I was ok. Everything seems to be okay. I wasn't hurt or anything and my body felt normal. When I lowered my hand back on the bed though… I could feel a lump.

"What the…?"

I pulled the blanket aside and couldn't believe my eyes. Tenebria was sleeping right next to . But the shocking part was that she was completely naked. Okay… i need to process this a bit. We were in the God Realm a mont ago. I rember beating Tempus into a pulp, and then the Almighty One ca and said Tenebria will be mortal now. But why is she in my bed?

*Knock knock*

There was a knock on the door. In the next mont the door opened and Grace ca in with a tray of food. Normally a proper maid would wait for the "co in" reply, but I made an exception for Grace and told her she can co and go freely. She still insists on knocking though.

"Milla-nee, it seems you really had a fun night, judging by Lady Tenebria's nudity."

"It's not that… WAIT! What did you call her!? Say it again!"

"Lady Tenebria?"

"You an you know who she is!?"

"Of course. She's your beloved older sister. Tenebria Walpurgis. Milla-nee, are you feeling well?"

If you could see my face right now, it went into the classic OxO pose. I was lost for words. What the hell just happened!? For starters, wasn't I supposed to be the only survivor of the Walpurgis clan? And why is Tenebria my sister all of a sudden.

"Grace that can't be… *mphm*"

But before I could finish my sentence, a small hand ca from behind covering my mouth. Yup, it was Tenebria.

"Grace, you need to excuse my sister. She really isn't good in the mornings and had a rough night. Would you mind leaving the 2 of us alone for a mont?"

Grace glanced my way as if looking for confirmation. That's a relief. At least her loyalty is still towards . I nod my head and Grace left the tray on a table before exiting the room. After the 2 of us were alone, I could finally let loose.

"What the fuck is going on here!?"

"Ugh… so noisy. Are you always like this or just in the mornings?"

Yup, that's Tenebria alright.

"I suppose I need to give an explanation. The Almighty One reincarnated

as a mortal. I'm your sister now. Let's eat!"

"Hold it!!! That doesn't explain anything!"

"Fine fine. Listen Milla, a proper balance was necessary. In order for the world to not be impacted by the changes, he went with this route."

She pondered for a mont as if scanning her own mories.

"Technically you are still the rightfull heir. I'm more like a step sister. Seems the story goes that I was an orphan and your birth mother took

in cause she was really fond of children. A month later she gave birth to you and died. Your father was devastated but kept

around more like a nto. When you grew up a bit you convinced him to officially give

the Walpurgis na and always treated

like your big sister."

"Okay… I kind of get the idea but… why can't I recall any of that?"

"Because you couldn't recall the original Milla's past life from the beginning. Try clearing your mind a bit and think carefully about when you woke up and until now."

I did what Tenebria told . I took deep breaths… and it's true. Implanted mories. Tenebria was there alongside Grace when I woke up. That totally didn't happen. But whenever I try to think of my achievents here I can also clearly see her. Fake mories were given to us. Well, they aren't fake. Everything still happened like it happened. It's just that Tenebria's presence was added into them.

"So then… how are you treated in this world? Just my sister?"

"Nope. I'm also a Demon King."

"Huh!? How did that happen?"

"Rember that you killed Miraluka? I didn't appoint in her place so God probably took care of that too. I'm the Demon King of Kindness now."

"Sohow that title… suits you."

"What do you an?"

"I an… you were a God and at tis acted superior or scary… but in the end, you were kind. You cared about this world. And you cared about . You favored , so it's correct to assu that you like ?"

"Wha…"

Tenebria instantly turned red.

"Ba… ba… Baka! What are you saying all of a sudden!? And what's with that smug face you're making?"

"Does that an you dislike ?"

"It's not… I don't dislike you…"

"Then that ans you like !"

I gave Tenebria a big hug and started to pat her on the head. You could almost see steam coming out of her head. She really beca bright red. Eventually she muttered the words:

"This feels… surprisingly pleasant…"

I know right? I'll say it over and over. Headpats make you feel warm and fill you with affection. Honestly, modern day girls that slap your hand away the mont you try to touch their hair… you really need more affection in your lives.

"Hey, Tenebria, won't your goofy brother ddle with us again?"

"After the beating you gave him? Trust , he's probably more afraid of you now than he is of the Almighty One."

As I turn my head around.

"What… you ate all the food already!? Why didn't you leave

so?"

"I never experienced eating before. You can do this anyti you want, so no reason to be upset. Forget about that. Let's go outside! Show

your town! There's lots I want to see."

"Wait."

"What?"

"Let's find you so clothes first. I'm not taking you outside naked."

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Eventually we found a dark violet gothic lolita dress that fit Tenebria. It was similar to her old appearance.

"By the way Tenebria, you seed really happy that you beca mortal."

"Isn't it obvious. Milla, being immortal is lonely. Having a life, knowing that one day you will die… that's exciting! Immortality might seem good, but what happens when all the ones you care about keep dying? You're hurting inside. I viewed mortals as entertainnt… but I always had the fear… when I found a mortal that I like… eventually he will die and I will have to move on. Although other Gods might disagree with … that's what I feel. So… I am happy that I'm here with you."

Aww… that's so sweet. Seeing her like this… it's enough to make even a grown man cry. I wanted to leap at her and give her another hug but…

"Excuse , Your Highness."

Cleo the lamia ca just as we were prepared to head out.

"Sothing wrong, Cleo?"

"Well… there is a matter that needs your attention before you leave."

She was fidgeting. What's wrong now? I want to spend so ti with my new loli.

"Spit it out, Cleo. What happened?"

"Last night, Lord Ornis Balmund ca. He wanted to et you. He didn't want to disturb your sleep, but he really wants to talk to you now."

Ornis? Great. What the hell does he want. Ugh… I guess only one way to find out.