Chapter 461 - The Heaviness in my Legs Disappeared

I quietly walked down the dimly lit street. I felt that my steps were heavier than usual.

That wasnt because Luce-san was different from my Mom No, thats also part of the reason why too, but the biggest cause of this heaviness was something else.

Luce-san reminded me of my mother because she resembles her too much. Of course, I had never forgotten about her, but this was the first time in a long time that I remembered her so strongly.

At the time when my relatives had taken custody of my Mom and Dad I couldnt admit that my parents were gone, feeling depressed as I kept waiting for them to come home

Its an appalling story, but I still havent completely come to terms with the death of my parents, even after almost ten years.

However, I was a lot better compared to the time when I just came to this world. And Im now very blessed So, I thought that a few more days pa.s.sed and Ill be back to how I originally was

[I guess it cant be helped huh. This Angel of Love, Alice-chan, will give you plenty of pampering!]

[Ehh~~]

[Hey!? Why do you have a doubtful expression on your face!? Why is your treatment to me different from Isis-san and d.u.c.h.ess Lilia!!!?]

[I mean, its Alice after all]

[Ah, I see, I guess its no wonder Alice is being treated so poorly. Understandable, have a thats wrong!!! I think Kaito-san should spoil me more!]

[Pfff Ahaha.]

I really am quite blessed.

There is someone so close to me who can break my depression, bringing the smile back to my face.

[Are you feeling better now?]

[Thanks, Alice.]

[I know, I know, you can praise me more. Now, now, keep the praises coming. If you want, you can also add a plate of seriously tasty dragon meat yakiniku as a reward, you know?]

[.]

The smug look on her lively face, to which I feel like I could even hear some kind of smug background music from, was annoying as h.e.l.l.

[Arehh~~? You were smiling earlier, but why is it that it feels like youre looking at an irredeemable idiot?]

[Thats because theres an irredeemable idiot nearby.]

[Good grief! Cant they just keep their eyes to themselves!? Stop gawking at this cute Alice-chan!]

[Im talking about you, idiot!]

Idle conversation, silly exchanges These things make me feel inexplicably happy, and I could feel my heart naturally feeling warm.

Seeing me like this, Alice slightly smiled, and without saying a word, she held my hand.

As our fingers intertwined Alices hand feels so comforting that smile naturally appeared on my face again.

Dear Mom, Dad- Im sure that I havent properly sorted out my feelings about your deaths just yet. However, you dont have to worry about that. There are important people who will be there for me now I mean, look, before I knew it The heaviness in my legs disappeared.

As she walked hand in hand with Kaito, Alice was talking to Iris within her mind or rather, residing in her Heart Tool.

(What do you think?)

(There were some things that she said that didnt make sense to me. It was as if there was a topic she didnt want to be touched on. Also, I really cant get used to you speaking with honorifics)

(I already got used to speaking like this after spending my time in this world, so please get used to it instead. Well, that aside, I agree with you about this I remember the names and faces of all the partic.i.p.ants of the Six Kings Festival, but I dont recognize who she is at all.)

(Fumu)

(Well, as long as she says that shes a companion of a partic.i.p.ant, it wont be easy to determine who she is.)

Yes, Alice was quite wary of Luce, whom Kaito had just encountered. At least to the point that shes questioning the exchange that took place

(Tsk.)

(Whats the matter?)

(My clone has lost sight of her. She really is suspicious. Even though the one following her is just my clone, there arent many who can get away from my pursuit. Its also impossible for me to not know about someone who can do such a thing.)

Alice was a person who held a vast amount of information, and she remembered people of all races, especially those who possess a certain level of power.

However, she was completely unfamiliar with Luce. Of course, Alice doesnt remember every creature in the world As for someone who can lose the pursuit of her clone, the Phantasmal King, theres no way she wouldnt know about her.

(What do you think?)

(My guess is that either Shallow Vernal-sama or that Earth G.o.d is involved. I think this is something I need to seriously investigate.)

(Did you tell Kaito about this?)

(I cant say this to him right now. Giving Kaito-san information that Im uncertain about will only hurt him.)

(Does that mean that youre going to deal with her in secret?)

(Even if that thing really is Kaito-sans mother If any harm comes to Kaito-san, I will show no mercy. If she ever thinks of harming Kaito-san, I will do whatever it takes to erase her.)

Alice was aware of the possibility that Luce was indeed Kaitos mother. Rather, given the current situation, she a.s.sumed that the probability that shes Kaitos mother was reasonably high.

However, if that was the case, she didnt understand why she hadnt revealed herself to Kaito. What matters to Alice though is whether or not she will harm Kaito or not, holding no interest in the life of Kaitos mother.

Feeling as if something big was starting to move, Alice held unto her anxiety in her heart and tightened her grip on Kaitos hand.

Promising herself that she would never let this warmth disappear

? ? ? : [Well~~ As expected of Alice-chan, what a great woman she is. Isnt this what they called having the support of the wife behind the scenes? She quickly made a follow-up when Kaito-sans is feeling depressed, and kept a vigilant eye, watching out for things that he had missed. On top of that, shes perfect at housework and is an eye-dazzling Transcendental Beauty Well~~ For him to have such a perfect lover, Kaito-san is really lucky! Alice is already a main heroine-tier! Thats something Im sure of!!!]

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