blueteamnovel Chapter 9 Her and His Resolve
Chapter 9 Her and His Resolve
"Oh~ Who is your new target? Tell me?"
To Maud's surprise, Ivinel did not reject it. Instead, she looked quite interested and asked with a smile, resting her chin on her hand.
Besides her propped up on the table, there was also the Soul Stone.
This white fox seems to be hiding some kind of trick... but what if she's just curious?
We're just saying, what if?
"If someone has been painting 'witch' or something similar all over Furllin's door since yesterday, Ignis will also suffer."
Since the other party's attitude was ambiguous, Mao Die had no choice but to get straight to the point and deliver a surprise "straight punch".
"I want to teach those who act so arrogantly a lesson... Yvonne, may I ask if it would be convenient for the young master of the Heissen family to disappear early?"
Mao Die had nothing to hide from her, since she was the only old acquaintance he could trust in this world.
The same applies to Yvonne, who retains old memories. Surrounded by a group of "strangers" who are almost besieged on all sides, they should protect each other as they huddle together for warmth.
"Is this the only reason?"
She casually fiddled with a strand of hair at her temple, then smiled slightly and turned her gaze to Mao Die, whose face was full of anticipation.
"I have to consider my own safety first. If your methods aren't discreet enough, I'm not willing to risk covering for you."
"His family is just a minor noble family that was recently granted a title. They first made their fortune by running black market transactions for the royal family, and then they acted as their lackeys, extorting money everywhere... Isn't it enough to add the act of eliminating evil for the people?"
Fearing he wouldn't be convincing enough, he brought up a storyline that had occurred in the game.
So-called veteran players not only have superb skills, but also know all the settings, big and small, like the back of their hand.
Given such convenience, why not use the folding cloth?
"Besides, in the last reincarnation, Pigman and Heissen both joined cults and were eliminated by us, right? It's never a bad thing to take precautions."
"That sounds nice, but what can I possibly get from you?"
The woman didn't even look at him; she was just playing with the soul stone in her hand. Her scrutinizing gaze had a hint of feigned retreat, as if she were fishing for a fish to take the bait.
What do you want?
He was certain that Yvonne would agree.
Her current feigned reluctance is merely a test of his resolve. If his motives are insufficient and his stance is not firm, how could he possibly orchestrate a murder case that could be completely concealed?
Her attitude was entirely hidden in this series of smooth actions; all that was needed was to give her some benefits in accordance with her wishes, and she would be in a very good position.
"I'm willing to be the lecturer you mentioned before."
"..."
Yvonne raised the corner of her mouth slightly, remained silent, and continued to admire the treasure in her hands.
"Besides the necessary teaching, I am willing to do defense work within the college and provide individual guidance to students."
"this one?"
She curled her lip in disdain, her narrowed eyes full of contempt.
"..."
Ugh, isn't that enough? That wretched white fox! What a greedy and wicked woman!
"I'll come every day to help you with your work. I'm happy to take on the responsibilities of the dean's secretary. How about that?"
For the sake of Furlyn, and for the great cause of eliminating the enemy, he, Modie, was eager to make progress.
"It's a deal! You can't go back on your word!"
She nodded in satisfaction, pulled open the drawer, and placed in the soul stone whose secrets only they knew.
Her signature charming smile appeared on her beautiful face, but in the end, she revealed her true colors.
"I believe you will not do anything improper, and I have never doubted your abilities. Please rest assured about cooperating with me."
Starting today, it's time for our daily routine of just the two of us. Please bear with me!
Her unsatisfied gaze drifted to Mao Die's face, her alluring eyes concealing a temptation that both wary and irresistibly alluring to males.
Even her beautiful hands were tapping on the table, a "thump-thump" reminder to him: Don't get caught up in this mess!
Hearing those words from you sent chills down my spine.
In response to her usual tactics, Mao Die chose to respond with a straightforward, masculine tone.
It wasn't that he was oblivious to romance, nor was he deliberately being a spoilsport; he simply didn't want to be led by the nose... Even if he knew how deeply she loved him, as a man, he absolutely couldn't relinquish the initiative.
Moreover, he doesn't want to develop any inappropriate feelings for Ivinel right now. He just wants to protect Furlyn. Any romantic entanglement would only lead to trouble.
"Let's get back to business... Yvinel, would you mind teaching me the spell to transform into human form? I remember you mentioned it during the last reincarnation, right?"
"Become human?"
Yvonne stopped what she was doing and tilted her head in confusion.
"I have mentioned it to you several times before, but you always refused. Why have you changed your mind?"
"Last time was last time, this time is this time, things are different now."
For Maodie, the last cycle of reincarnation was just a game.
The reason for playing games is simply to experience fun that is absent in real life, so he insists on wandering the continent of Tesolawat in the form of a cat, rather than turning back into a human that he is already tired of.
This time, Maodie has truly come to this world and is facing people who are far more difficult to deal with than humans and machines. If she can only live in a cat body that is restricted in every way, there will probably be too many inconveniences.
"My identity as a Void Elemental Mage is far too sensitive. If enemies or other forces come knocking in the future, I will have no choice but to leave her in order to avoid dragging Furlin into the crisis."
Now, if I continue to act this way, she will definitely be implicated because of Narukami's self-deception. Everything I have done is to protect her, so how can I cause more trouble?
Moreover, if we must part ways eventually, it's better if we don't have too deep feelings for each other... I don't want to leave her alone to shed tears after I leave, nor do I want to leave her with a mess that she will be seen as heretic.
By avoiding contact to distance myself from her, and simultaneously protecting her secretly at all times, becoming a stranger in human form to serve as a lecturer is my best option.
Mao Die wasn't lying. Besides practical needs, he did indeed have Fuerlin's sake in mind, and that was the main reason.
He was 99% honest with Yvonne, leaving only 1% unspeakable secret—he was not from this world, but a visitor from another world who had mistakenly entered this place.
He had considered telling her about this, but after thinking it over, he decided against it, since there was no concept of games here.
Even if there are games, how could the people in the games think they are in a game? Firstly, it's hard to explain, and secondly, it would make you look like a crazy person spouting nonsense.
No one wants to admit that they are a virtual character, just like Mao Die still doesn't think he has traveled through time. After putting himself in Mao Die's shoes, he decided to keep it a secret out of goodwill.
"It seems you truly love her... Sigh, I've known you for so long, and I've never seen you look at anyone like that..."
A serious man is the most handsome, but unfortunately, Mao Die's seriousness wasn't for her.
He couldn't tell whether Yvonne was feigning or genuinely feeling jealous; he only knew that she was puffing out her cheeks in a jealous expression, her defeated-dog-like eyes conveying unspeakable resentment.
Although she might be faking it, that expression is just too unfair... In order to avoid falling for this white fox's charm, we have to interrupt her spellcasting!
"Alright, alright, you can fool your brothers with that look, but be careful not to fool yourself too. Just tell me the incantation already!"
Mao Die squatted on the "Seat of Righteousness," his expression upright, a hint of lion and tiger faintly revealed in his resolute gaze.
To deal with this kind of "bad" woman, as long as you are serious enough, no matter how fierce her attacks are, you can only suffer in silence.
"Tch...boring!"
She gazed at Mao Die with a melancholy look, her soulless body like a ghost, carrying her obsession, drifting aimlessly towards him.
"Human-phase Changed (transformed into a human form) —"
"Wait?! Right here?"
Turning into a human right here? And for the first time in my life? To this wicked woman?
Maodie raised his claws to protect his head.
"Look how scared you are, you fool! This spell can only be chanted by yourself. How could the ancient god of fire allow others to change his form?"
Yvonne seized the opportunity and left a gentle tap on his forehead, which his two paws couldn't fully protect.
"It's time for you to leave. There are already footsteps at the door. Your master must be in a hurry to get back to his bedroom, right?"
Is someone at the door?
It was only then that Maud remembered that the visitor was none other than Ignis, who had come to report Heissen's misdeeds to Yvonne.
"Looks like you're busy. Shall I use the front entrance?"
"No, please take this path."
Yvonne waved her hand, pointing out the open window.
"Unless you don't mind causing unnecessary trouble, such as arousing the master's suspicion, or even making her jealous or something~"
This reminded him.