"Hmm~ I wonder when did I began to crave sothing as fickle as a relationship~"
It might be because of the nature of this world, but every mont together with Verina had a much more aningful and stronger effect than that of ti I spent with soone in the real world.
Everyday was such a rollercoaster of gratitude and insatiable effort for survival, and it was solidified even more when our feelings started to beco more mutual in the early days.
Though, it felt a little bit too convenient that things fell apart to the right place this quickly.
"Right, that mysterious divinator…"
This Loki person was the whole cause that both Lupina and Verina even dared to co to this place, and I felt that sothing similar also happened with Kuzunoha.
That one part of the latest zero-sanity vision made begin to doubt the reality around .
Not to ntion, there was also that bastard case with the massacre of my prisoners.
"So much to think about."
Anothing thing that I noticed was that there was a massive incompatibility between the mind of a forr man called Lothair and the subconscious networks and biological prowess of Narcissus.
So things matched with one another, and so things didn't.
For one, Narcissus' overall thinking capability is much higher than that of Lothair. It didn't occur to imdiately, but I could process information and perform complex calculations much faster and more precisely than when I was a Lothair, who was barely able to keep a good score in his education without excessive studying.
There was also so underlying rejection in my action and thoughts, and I found it more comfortable to do and think of things that compatibly align with Narcissus' subconscious network.
After all, it was greatly tied to how I could preserve and increase my Sanity.
Before I knew it, hours had passed.
Most of the people in this bastion had awoken from their resting slumber, while it was ti for Lydia and Alia to take their rest, knowing that there were people awake to maintain the bastion.
In that ti, Kuzunoha appeared to be done with her interaction with Black Daffodil for today. She had written her reports about it, but the reporting session won't be comnced since 'Narcissus' was not present in the bastion.
After all, the eting would also include Verina since it would break our bond and trust if I were to suddenly exclude her.
As such, the eting was postponed for a couple more hours, in which Kuzunoha began working on establishing the feature of 'dinsional vessel' into my psyche and physicality.
Speaking of the 'dinsional vessel', the 'dinsion organ' of my reproductive tool also worked in my Valtherion form.
One could imagine my surprise with how big 'that' thing was, now that my body grew bigger than the average adult male.
"It's done!" Kuzunoha chid after she doused my soul with a huge amount of arcane energy in her process of constructing the needed establishnt to facilitate the vessel-switching between the latest pristine state of my original state and my Valtherion form.
"That's kind of you to impart with the manual on how it works," I chuckled. "It seems like it will be a while until you can et with Lambda again."
"I will miss you wearing my outfit again."
"I'm technically going to wear your other outfit when I'm back as Narcissus." I wryly grinned. "I will return naked otherwise."
And using the sa outfit after changing to Narcissus would rouse too much suspicion.
Soon enough, a parting session comnced as Lambda declared that she would depart from the bastion because of so urgent reason.
Kuzunoha, always enjoying her dramatic flair, clapped her hands lightly to gather everyone around.
"My friends, our dear acquaintance Lambda has pressing matters to attend to. She'll be departing for now, but I have a feeling this isn't goodbye—rely a temporary farewell."
Everyone gathered, their expressions varying as they looked on. I straightened, giving a small but commanding nod to keep up the act.
"Thank you all for your hospitality," I began, glancing over at the gathered bastioneers. "I've enjoyed my ti here and wish you strength in the ordeals ahead."
The recruits exchanged glances and murmured to each other. Kara, the stocky forr brawler, grinned and gave a salute, her eyes gleaming with respect. "Co back anyti, Lambda! We could always use a strong-woman like you!"
Beside her, Erika, the petite Deowl, gave a shy wave, looking as if she'd been caught staring. She flushed but managed to say, "Yes… Safe travels, Lambda."
Naosi, the weaponsmith, gave a calculating look before nodding. "Hope you find what you're looking for, stranger. We could use another round with soone as… seasoned as you."
Alia offered a curt nod and a firm handshake, her professional deanor unwavering. "Thank you for the support, Lambda. We'll manage from here."
Even Lydia, the cunning one, cast a last, appraising glance. "Should you return, know there's always a place here for soone as uniquely gifted as yourself, Lambda."
A chuckle escaped my lips. "I'll rember that."
The rest were either silent or rely giving their gesture, but still genuine nonetheless.
Then there was Verina. She looked at with her usual stoic expression, though I detected a flicker of sothing lighter in her eyes. Relief, maybe? Yes, there was definitely a hint of satisfaction in her gaze as she realized 'Lambda' would be leaving before Narcissus' return. I t her stare, leaning in with a knowing smirk.
"Well, Verina, it seems you'll get what you wanted after all," I said, making sure only she could hear. "I'll be off before I get another chance to et Narcissus."
Kuzunoha was confused as hell in the background.
Verina blinked, a flash of triumph crossing her face before she schooled it back into neutrality. "That's… acceptable," she said, with her usual deadpan deanor, though her eyes glead faintly with satisfaction. "Thank you for the temporary assistance."
"It was a pleasure. I hope your dedication doesn't go unnoticed." I straightened up, offering her a knowing look. "Take good care of Narcissus until I return, won't you~?"
Verina stiffened, annoyed, but a light flush rose to her cheeks before she quickly regained her composure. "I always have," she replied, voice steady, though I noted her attempt to hide a smile as she nodded curtly. "Safe travels."
With farewells given and a few wry smiles exchanged, I took one step back, gave them a silent wave, and made my way to the horizon like a large cheetah.
I planned to have my exit with the fancy portal that Kuzunoha could conjure, but she couldn't even do it without having the destination to be sowhere near .
"Ahahaha, I hope that I'm already far enough."
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