Evan D. Sherden, Preparing for the Next Scenario (4)

Hmph.

It was the first time Belois became sullen in front of Evan. Saying Hmph, it sure was by the textbook. Hmph stood for, Gods sake!

L-Lua?

Dont come close.

Evan tried to calm her down and talk, but Belois stopped him from doing so. Of course, he could just break the magic barrier she set up by flicking his finger, but that was the last resort. Evan quickly stepped back.

Why?

I wont be able to stay angry if you hug me, so dont come close.

Wasnt that just another way of saying hug me? Or was it not? Well, yes, it seemed like it wasnt based on Beloiss sullen face. It looked like hugging her would stop the imminent bad ending, but it would lead to an irreversible dead ending. Evan kept his distance just as she requested.

Isnt it good if you arent angry anymore?

I know that Im an easy girl, but for now, I want to stay angry.

Women sure were mysterious creatures; Evan realized that and sighed. When he gave up on getting close to her, Belois seemed to be a bit disappointed as she spoke.

The reason why you said you wouldnt need my barrier before you went to sleep was that you knew she would visit you, didnt you?

Hmm, yes.

And the same goes for why you told me to leave?

Yes.

As expected, he somewhat knew what made her angry just by her questions. It was probably because Evan called in the Succubus Queen. For Evan, he knew the Succubus Queen would visit him anyway, so he only took the right measures so that Belois wouldnt waste her energy, and yet, there she was, angry. No, perhaps, was it because he didnt inform her beforehand? But telling her The Succubus Queen will visit me tonight, so let me be alone was also suspicious? Like telling her bluntly that he would have an affair with someone elsehmm, calling in the Succubus Queen was a mistake in the first place. Evan finally came to understand that face. What was wrong was his brain?

What am I to you, Master?

At last, he understood why Belois was making a sullen expression. And the fact that it was different from the situation with Arisha and Serena. As he felt sorry for her, he replied to Belois in a serious tone.

The person I love the most.

Hyaa! I just told you! That I! want to stay angry!

Beloiss face reddened as she was about to explode any moment now, and she stamped her feet. Evan just told her the truth, but he didnt speak further since her reactions were too cute. Such reactions from Belois were truly rare sights; it was better to admire them quietly while he could.

Again, tell me one more time.

Lua, you are the person I love the most.

One more time.

I love you the most.

Huhuhuhya!

Belois was about to feel completely relieved as she was satisfied, but she slapped her cheeks after realizing the situation she was put in. That was also super cute.

Hmm, hmmmyou love me the most, yet you hid this from me, didnt you? If youve told me sooner, I wouldnt have bothered you.

Really?

Nope.

Belois spoke honestly as she looked into Evans purple eyes. Her eyes sparkled like a ruby as they shook like she didnt want to accept the truth.

I would have bothered you. Rather, I would have done my best to stop it from happening.

Yeah, I thought so, too.

Evan roughly understood how Belois felt towards the Succubus Queen, Maybell. Strangely, even before, she was strict only to Belois. Like she was always putting up an unnecessary alert to her, it was a strange relationship that existed between those two. Actually, their fight came to an end with Belois as the winner since she became Evans first woman, but she was still putting up her guard.

Sheno, Eonni was the only opponent I could have fought on equal terms.

What equal terms? Im not following your storywait a minute. Are you trying to talk about the status?

Yes.

Belois nodded without hesitation.

Lady Arisha is a daughter of a count that ruled over the dungeon, and Her Majesty Serena is the first daughter of the King. Both of them were different from me, but not Maybell Eonni.

But you girls are now nobles. Maybell is a viscount, and you are a knight.

In this world, knights were considered middle-class nobles. The knights in the dungeon city received superior treatment compared to the knights from regular noble families, and the registered knights in the Dungeon Knighthood could even mock petty nobles.

Im talking about where we started, Master. In this world, the first status thats given to a person means a lot.

Thats

An undeniable fact. Although Maybell became a viscount and she held significant influences as co-representative of a giant merchant guild, which allowed her to be treated with high respect like a high noblebut everyone would have thought of her differently. The nobles in this country look down on nobles that suddenly acquired their statuses. Although they were once peasants in the past during their ancestors time, they act all high as if their lineage held great value. Such lineage meant the most in this country, or rather, in this world. The ruling class made it that way.

And since Lady Arisha and Her Majesty Serena knew about it, they were able to become your fiances while doing whatever they wanted to do. However, Maybell Eonni and I had to cling onto you while trying our best.

Belois managed not to talk about it, although her words were about to come out from her mouth unbidden. She couldnt overstep that line even if she were upset. She could have said it to Arisha and Serena, but not in front of Evan. She always wanted to show Evan her lovely side. Even though it felt a little late, it was good so far.

Anywaysand that is why I didnt want to lose against Maybell Eonni.

You didnt lose.

And both of you didnt end up as regular maids.

Evan said it only to himself. One was a witch, and the other one the Succubus Queen. The period when both of them were on equal terms was just their childhood, at best!

I know, its just that Im acting sensitive because the memory from that period strongly remains in me until this moment. SoI just wanted to complain to you.

Like what average girls do, Evan asked Belois, who was omitting her last words.

Then, can I now approach you?

Yeshug me.

Belois stretched out her arms towards him. Evan hugged her tightly and whispered into her ear.

Im sorry I didnt tell you beforehand.

Then do what you did to Eonni last night.

Then its over with this.

Huh?

Belois couldnt believe what she just heard and questioned him. Evan gave her the answer through his silence, and that made Belois grumble as she was at a loss for words.

That stupid Eonni, how could not she use such an opportunity

She has her own reasons. It seems like she cant until the Demon King is defeated. And it is only then I will get to marry you girls, so I can say its a good time

No.

Belois was annoyed at that point.

We were supposed to get married after this scene ends. And it ended.

No, Lua, thats

She even had the recording about it. Evan realized the situation he was put in and became nervous, but Belois poked his tensed cheek while smiling lightly.

I know that you are too busy right now. I just wanted to tease you a bit.

It wont take long.

Although she wanted to cover her sad emotions with those words, Evan noticed it, so he spoke firmly.

We were able to have those guys take the spotlight successfully, so whats left is just the conquest of Merdin. Then defeating the Demon King is right up next, and it can be done quickly. Really, it wont take long. Everything will end before the winter comes.

It was May right now. In half a year more, he was certain that he could finish everything. Belois asked with worry.

Arent you overdoing yourself? Master, it was just a joke. Ill wait for you to accept me. Really.

Well, Im not pushing myself too hard, am I? Go with the flow. Since all conditions are met, Im just doing what I should.

What about the barrier on Merdin? Wasnt it impossible to break it until Lin and Lan become stronger, or Ms. Aria returns from the Mana Realm?

Ah, about that

Could Lin and Lans sealing magic become strong enough to break the barrier on Merdin based on their performances until the 100th floor of the dungeon? Actually, there was no certainty in it. At first, Evan came up with a plan that he would somehow deal with the barrier. But now, it didnt matter anymore. Evan could simply break it himself without asking anyones help.

I thought of breaking the barrier with my Heavenly Skills before. But I was worried that I might break everything in Merdin, including its barrier if I do such, so I was simply holding myself back.

What an outrageous thing you say. Im even more scared since I know you are telling the truth.

But as I was practicing controlling the Heavenly Skillsumm, and as it evolved to Annihilation, I firmly believe that I can now precisely break what I want.

For example, Evan was confident that he could obliterate just one leaf from a tree while casting his Annihilation skill. It was a result of practicing solely on controlling the skill.

So, the barrier will be taken care of. Of course, I wont break the barrier myself. Ill have Lin and Lan get the spotlight and help them from behind.

And if the barrier on Merdin is lifted like that

We will take care of anything inside and clear its 100th floor. And gathering the holy water from God is a plus.

If he earned the holy water, then there was just one step before completing the Elixir. And that one missing item was the Hell Ruby which contained the aura of hell. It was only after acquiring such a jewel, which was supposedly located in the Mana Realm, that the Elixir could be made. Traveling to the Mana Realm would be a problem, but it would turn out fine somehow. What mattered now was the Demon King.

After conquering the Merdin Dungeon, its over. The Demon King will be resurrected, and we just need to defeat it.

How about the rift?

Thats a long-term project. No way, are you saying youll wait until I get to defeat the Devil?

Nope.

Belois quickly replied. She looked terrified while imagining what Evan just said.

Its my bad, Master.

Yeah, so please wait a bit longer.

Yes.

Evan spoke in all sincerity, his previous slyness gone. Belois mumbled half a year several times and smiled.

I love you.

Yeah, me too.

Disappointing.

Why!?

Evan was surprised by her words and asked her a question, to which she replied sullenly.

Clearly, you were saying Ah, Ive heard this already last night, through your expression.

!?

Did she have the ability to read peoples minds like the Succubus Queen!? Evan shuddered as Belois let out a sigh to herself.

Ill have the rest later tonight. Its time for you to work now.

My Lua is getting stricter day by day

Its because I love you more every day. Its your fault for spoiling me in the first place, Master.

It cant be helped since I love you too.

Hmmmmmm, Ill give you a point for that.

She fixed Evans collars and kissed his lips lightly before she put distance between herself and Evan.

Then come home soon. You have a lot to do.

Yeah. Ill be back soon.

Evan nodded and turned his back as his expression tensed up.

The children of the god race, whom he wasnt able to meet as their paths crossed. It was time to meet Names party.