She blocked my attack… She knows how to fight. I knew she was a threat…
Before I could get Ririna out of the mansion, Lythea, a mysterious succubus with dark blue hair, showed up. She took sothing from Armand’s body while sneaking around. And I can’t let her escape with whatever that is. It might hold so important information.
When she first spoke up, her personality threw
off guard. She had zero self-confidence despite being a succubus, and I couldn’t decide if she was an enemy or not. I attacked to stop her from getting away, and she blocked with a strange javelin without breaking a sweat.
“So- sorry! I didn’t an to offend you… There’s no reason for us to fight… A- and personally… I- I don’t to harm you…” Her voice was shaky, but her grip was firm. Even with her thin weapon, she had no problem stopping my blade.
“If you don’t want to fight, just hand over what you took from him. Whatever it is, it’s an important piece of information for . I can’t let you steal it like that.” The moon shone from the high window behind . We stood face to face with one shadow’s length between us.
“I’m not stealing it… I’m only retrieving sothing he stole from soone else… I know it makes people feel bad to give an insignificant person like
anything.” She slumped. “But please don’t be mad! I- it’s not for
or anything… I’m returning it to its original owner.”
“Even so, I can’t let you take it. If he had it, then I need to check it out. I might learn sothing very important from it.” Either about the VISS Driver or about the demons’ society. The one responsible for the portals is there, right? That’s what Miyuki said. It might help
get closer to the truth. “If you’re not gonna hand it over, we have no other option but to fight!” I closed the gap again and swung down at her.
“Eeek!” She dodged. “Wa- wa- wait! Please wait!” She waved her hands in a hurry, but I attacked again. Another dodge. “You’re not gonna learn anything from this! Look!” She showed
a badge-sized chanical device. “Even if I gave it back, you won’t get any use out of it! We don’t need to fight!” My attacks continued the whole ti, but she kept speaking without missing a beat. Looking at the thing she’s shown , she’s right. Maybe I wouldn’t get any use out of that. It looks nothing like the technology from my world. I wouldn’t know where to start. But… She’s pissing
off! Why can she dodge my attacks so easily? Is she ssing with ?
“I’ll decide if I can get any use out of it myself. Just hand it over!” I slamd my foot on the ground and switched from my basic slashes into a serious attack. Heart Piercer!
“Uhuh! It’s because I’m worthless, isn’t it?” She cried as she moved her weapon. She hit my sword as it thrust forward and knocked it away from her. “You want
to die because I’m worthless… Of course… That’s only normal. It was my misunderstanding that ruined everything in the first place. How could I suggest anyone possibly be attracted to ? I’m such an idiot…” She jumped back, and the wings behind her waist flapped softly.
“She’s flying?” Her nonsense never stops, does it? She was right when she said I’m attracted to her. She’s my type… I don’t know why she’s freaking out now, but… No! What am I even thinking about? This doesn’t matter right now! Focus on the battle!
“It’s my mistake! I’m so sorry! I’ll try not to hurt you too much, so please forgive !” While flying at a low altitude, she threw her javelin in the direction of my legs. I was distracted, but I saw it in ti to dodge. The javelin stabbed into the floor, but it was tied to the girl with a chain. With a movent of her arm, she pulled the javelin from the ground and threw it at
again.
“I can do this…” She wasn’t easy to reach while she was up in the air, but this attack of hers was easy to dodge. After a couple more throws, I had gotten the hang of it. Now, how can I get close to her…? “…” The javelin then stabbed the floor right next to . “Like this!” I waited for her throw and grabbed the chain before she could pull it back. If I can’t approach her, I’ll bring her to !
“Huh?” When my hand reached the chain, I didn’t feel anything. My hand phased through the chain, and I stood there dumbfounded. “What…?” At the sa ti, she unearthed the javelin, and it flew back to her hand. It doesn’t have a physical form? The chain is a skill?! “Gahh!” I misjudged the situation, and she landed a blow on my leg with her next throw. The wound was not serious. With my high HP and the thigh highs providing so defense, I can still move. Still, what a blunder.
“Ahh! S- sorry…” Lythea pulled the javelin back. “At least now you won’t do anything else…” She flew in place and wobbled nervously. Huh… She thinks I can’t move, doesn’t she? Well, isn’t this a great opportunity for … I faked limping and approached a piece of debris for support. Then I brought one leg on top and used it as a jumping pad. Agility Burst! Heart Piercer! Let’s see you react to this!
“Wait…” Where’s the speed? Where’s that satisfying burst of speed that happens when I use my skills? I jumped, but… I’m not getting any closer to her… “Ouch!” I fell down face first and let out a funny noise. Why? Why didn’t my skills activate?
“Uh- uhmm… Are you alright? Hehehehe…” The succubus awkwardly laughed while looking down at . “Well… It was nice knowing you… Even if it was all a misunderstanding on my part… Maybe we’ll see each other again…” She flew closer to the window and turned around before leaving. “N- never mind! You wouldn’t want to see
again! Obviously… I- I’ll disappear right away! Sorry!!!” With a panicked voice, she flew out the window and vanished into the night sky.
“Dammit…” I got up and sat on the floor while frustrated. “*Sigh…* What the hell am I doing?” Now that the excitent of battle was wearing off, I realized just how stupid I was. “She could have killed
if she wanted… She was just playing around, but if she was serious…”
[MP: 3/1650]
I knew it… My skills didn’t activate because I was out of MP. Why did I start a fight with her when I was already so low? I’ve gotten better, but it’s not like I’m invincible… I need to stay sharp.
“I think I got too greedy…” It was that and the heat of battle. Even if Armand did have so kind of important information, it doesn’t matter. It’s not sothing worth losing my life over… It’s not even just my life… Ririna’s here too. I should have used everything I had to take her out of here. She’s what matters most here. I should have known better.
I got up and went over to the altar where Ririna was sleeping.
“I really am greedy…” I looked at Ririna’s face and bitterly smiled. Why isn’t being friends enough for ? Why do I want more than that? Hell, I’m so greedy that even Ririna’s not enough. I have my eyes on too many girls, don’t I?
“*Sigh…*” I leaned over and reached for her legs and shoulders. I lifted her and headed for the exit. Armand’s dead… There’s nothing more to get out of him, so I moved on… Returning to the corridor made
smile. Sure, it was a horrible sight with bodies and blood all over the place, but it was worth it. The weight of Ririna on my arms, her warmth, her peaceful sleeping face… I don’t regret anything.
This part of the city is relatively high. A lot of the city beca visible as soon as we got outside. The fire around the explosion was gone, and the sky was much darker now.
I wonder if Carol’s plan worked. Is Ririna going to be a wanted criminal when she wakes up? Will soone co to take her away? I won’t let them take her… I’ll take her back to our world if I have to, but… I’d rather not… At least for now, I think she’ll be happier here, in this world. If so problems do pop up, I’ll help her again. Just bring on another horde of monsters. If that’s all it takes to prove her innocence, I’ll kill as many hordes as I have to!
“Ahahahaha!” A cold breeze interrupts my idle thoughts, making
even more aware of Ririna’s warmth. “…” Maybe I need to make a decision… Who do I love the most? Who should I focus my efforts on? If I keep acting without thinking, I’ll ruin everything, won’t I? Then again… Hesitating has screwed
over too many tis…
“But that’s how it is…” That recklessness will only take
so far… If I keep being greedy, I have no doubt that will one day be my undoing. No matter how much I want it, my ideal is just a na??ve pipe dream…
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