The two of us were left alone in the room as it now seed like a reoccurring thing.
"Well, that went better than expected."
Satisfied with the result and not having to do anything extra to guarantee my innocence I was happy.
"For you."
Charlotte seed to still be upset about it. I couldn't bla her but legally we were in the clear. The problem was the other students we have to be cautious of.
"Don't lie, this isn't the worst possible result for you either."
"…"
"So, what now?"
"Shouldn't I be the one asking you?"
"Hmm, well with your reputation at pit bottom, unsure of your relationship with Elijah, — not to ntion that you despise him — and the fact that I can speed up your efforts by months if not years, I'd say you're in the palm of my hand."
"Fuck you."
"We just went through a situation revolving around that maybe we should wait."
I smiled at her and I could tell she was thinking of hundreds of scenarios of ways to kill in her head.
"What do you want?"
"I'm glad you asked because there are three conditions I have, if you agree to them I'll give you what you want."
"Fine, if they are within my capabilities I'll make sure they are fulfilled."
"Great, number one I want the Black Wild Lands."
"How do you know that not even all the mbers of the Shadows know about it."
Charlotte was more surprised than she was letting on. Barely anyone at all knew about the Black Wild Lands and everyone who did wouldn't or rather couldn't reveal it.
"I told you already, I know everything there is to know about you."
I could visibly see her shudder.
"Stalker."
"I am not a stalker!"
I surprised myself with my reaction. Being called a stalker was more than just an insult… it felt disrespectful on a fundantal level. I created Charlotte from the depths of my imagination. Every character, including her, is precious to in their own way. To be called a lowly stalker hurts.
"Hmm? Then don't go around saying creepy stalker-like things. Anyways if you aren't a stalker then why do you know everything about ?"
"I—"
"Wait, don't tell … you fell in love with ?"
My jaw dropped
"N—"
"Now I get it! It makes so much sense! Everything from you falling on , trying to feel up, and knowing about my background."
"Listen—"
"Look I'm sorry to break your bubble but I don't date stalkers."
Now I was getting angry.
"I am not a stalker!"
This ti I scread it as I had to get my point across.
Thankfully Charlotte relented.
"Okay, okay, you aren't a stalker, but you do love ."
"No, I don't love you either!"
Red.
'Shit, shit, shit!'
"Oh my god, you didn't dispel the lie detection spell yet?"
'Fuck !'
I felt like dying, if I got struck down by lightning I wouldn't even be angry.
I quickly circulated the mana within my body to cancel out the effects of Mr. Griffin's spell. Since he was long gone and stopped supplying it with mana it was more than easy to break.
Before I could attempt to explain myself Charlotte went on another rant.
"I was just joking before but it's really true, you do love ! How does that even happen? Isn't this our first ti interacting? You have to be a stalker but wait you never turned red when you denied it. That ans you truly aren't a stalker but then how did you develop feelings for ? Is it my looks? I know I'm above average but I didn't know I could make soone fall in love with just by existing."
As Charlotte began talking to herself aloud I felt a deep headache coming.
I felt like cursing out Mr. Griffin and his stupid lie-detection spell. More than anything I was upset at myself for not realizing the spell was still active. This reminded that I was still unfamiliar with the world I was sent to.
While Charlotte continued on with more theories I was still beating myself up.
'I don't romantically love Charlotte, it's just love for my creation, that's all. The easiest way to explain it is like the love one has for a pet. Yeah, that's right. Just because one loves their pet doesn't an they want to make out with it. Although if it's Charlotte—'
'Shit stupid teenage hormones influencing my thoughts!'
'But she did feel really soft and her 38B bra—'
Shaking my head I cleared my mind of all impure thoughts.
"You are misunderstanding!"
"I'm misunderstanding? You are the one who practically confessed your love for ! Don't even try to deny it, we both saw your body light up."
I had absolutely no way of retorting and I couldn't exactly say that she is so fictional made-up character.
"Listen, will you give the Black Wild Lands or not."
"I'll have to ask my father I can't give it to you but I should be able to make it happen. What are the other two conditions?"
"I want at least tier 4 immunity from the Shadows. Never order or accept a hit on , don't search for , don't follow , I want to be left alone."
"Tier 4 is too high, tier 3 is the best I can do."
"Deal."
In all honesty, I was expected to get tier 2 immunity so I was happy with the outco.
"What's the final condition?"
"You."
Charlotte's face imdiately went bright red and she began to stutter.
"M-?"
"Yes, with everything that happened it is actually perfect. You despise Elijah, Elijah despises , everyone already thinks there is sothing between us, and I need ti so—"
"I won't sleep with you!"
"Huh?"
'What is this girl going on about? When did I ever say I wanted to sleep with her?'
"We both know I have to complete this mission even though it might take years. I can still do it without you. So don't think I'll roll over and let you use ."
"Huh?"
'This is getting even more confusing, what is she on about?'
"Kissing and touch if required is as far as I will go but I won't sell myself off, I have my own pride."
Her voice trailed off towards the end, her face was extrely red, and she couldn't even look in the eyes.
'I am not following at all, since when did the conversation turn to this?'
"Charlotte?"
She waited a minute before mumbling.
"…Yes?"
"What are you talking about?"
"What do you an? You just said that you wanted ."
'Ohh, now I understand.'
I paused as I had to think this through.
'What I wanted was for Charlotte to serve as a deterrent for a limited amount of ti. I need ti to distribute all the SP I accumulated and get used to my abilities. Not to ntion everything else I had yet to learn about the world. After all, I didn't even know how to disperse Mr. Griffin's spell. Plus with Charlotte being around I wouldn't have anyone bother since she is ranked three. Finally, I need her to get Elijah off my back. This ssage he sent is still giving bad vibes.'
As I thought about all these situations I just added another step and in theory, it didn't change much. Having Charlotte be a fake girlfriend would do everything I already needed and it might even bring in even more benefits.
Giving Charlotte my brightest smile I corrected myself.
"You're right, Charlotte, would you do the honors of being my fake girlfriend?"
After hearing the only thought that went through Charlotte's mind was, 'fake.'
"I will agree to all conditions so long as you keep up your end of the deal, what is Elijah's weakness?"
I smiled.
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