Chapter 216: Sentinels are those figures with blurred image, Right?
Chapter 216: Sentinels are those figures with blurred image, Right?
"Hmm" Eli nodded in response to what they had said about News channels.
'Tap'
"So, in simple terms, they wanted to get back at me for screwing at them first, right?" Eli asked nonchalantly.
"...Yeah" Adriana replied, her expression mirroring disapproval at Eli's seemingly carefree attitude.
"Hmmm, I am hungr-"
"It's ready, Master" Scylla suddenly announced with a smile.
"...Let's eat then" Eli said with a warm smile.
Adriana and the others followed her to the dining table.
"Isn't this a bit too much?" Eli questioned as the table became laden with an abundance of dishes.
"W-Well, I thought you would be tired or something?" Scylla said, her cheeks flushing as she averted her eyes.
"Heheh....I'm not even tired" He winked at her before casting a playful glance at Lilith.
"...."
"What's the matter, Lilith?" Eli asked Lilith, who was regarding the dishes with a mix of disdain and longing.
"I-I'm sorry, Darling... I just thought about how nice it would be to cook for you" Lilith said with a touch of melancholy. Before Scylla could take charge of the kitchen, Lilith had made attempts; however, her efforts and food were consistently tainted by Dark Mana.
'~Chu~'
'Tap, Tap, Tap'
Eli tenderly kissed her forehead before saying, "I love you".
A sentiment that made everyone blush, even though it was directed at her alone.
No one fought over the feeding issue, recognizing Eli's genuine hunger as he savoured each bite.
"Heheh..." Scylla giggled, pleased to see that her efforts hadn't gone unnoticed.
After a thoroughly satisfying breakfast both stomach and heart, Eli looked around at the amused faces of the others.
"Lit-little hungry?" Eli smiled, awkwardly scratching his chin.
"Hahaha...."
"Hehehe..."
Laughter filled the room, creating a genuine atmosphere.
"Scylla" Eli called her.
"Yes, Master" Scylla tilted her head.
Eli took her hand and kissed her palm gently,
'~chu~'
"Thank You for your hard work and...
I Love You"
"W-What? N-o-Wh..." Scylla was taken aback, blushing heavily, her character seemingly de-evolving at that moment?
"Hmmp" Lilith pouted, shooting a glare at the maid.
However,
'~chu~'
"Jealous?" Eli teased, his smile hinting at playful mischief.
'~chu~'
'Tap'
"Yes" Lilith snorted, returning the kiss.
"Really?"
'~chu~'
"Ye--"
'~chu~'
'Tap, Tap'
"Really?"
"Y-"
'~chu~'
"Really?'
'~chu~'
"I-I haven't said anything" Lilith pushed him, feeling a mix of embarrassment and affection from her straightforward husband, especially in front of Mia and Zera.
"I just wanted to kiss you...heheh.." Eli chuckled mischievously, adding a touch of genuine sweetness to the moment.
Adriana's gaze bore into Lilith with disbelief, her mind echoing 'What the heck? He's handling her like a trained dog!!!'
Yesterday, Lilith seemed solely focused on Eli, perhaps not even considering Scylla's kiss at that moment. However, today, Adriana noticed a clear murderous intent aimed at Scylla. Eli, in a swift move, caught Lilith before any harm could be done.
This made Adriana stutter in fear, realizing that the man who effortlessly dealt with 'Pain in ass Fallen Woman' was not to be underestimated.
In truth, Eli was a little nervous... No, he wasn't scared or anything. It's just that Lilith tended to throw tantrums and attempt to harm Scylla and others.....Well, she did try to harm Scylla just now.
'Always shower your wife with Love'
Those words echoed in his mind, advice from his loved ones.
However, he had adapted it slightly. Instead of showering, he flooded them with so much love that even Lilith struggled to control him before focusing on others.
"..." Scylla stared at Eli before glancing at Lilith, who was under his control, 'Damn bastard, you are truly a womanizer!!' Scylla thought, a certain pride swelling up as she saw the world's strongest entity now under her husband's influence.
Even Though it irked her and Even though she wanted to kill that bitch (an impossible feat in her entire life), and even though she desired her husband's sweet taste now, she wasn't mindless like Lilith. Slowly but surely, she aimed to monopolize him whenever others were busy with their shit.
The thought of what might he do made her panties wet, but a single wink from Eli made her stutter in fear when she saw his devilish smile.
'Y-You Bastard!!'
"So, Sentinels are those figures with blurred vision, right?" Eli inquired, recalling the enigmatic figures with obscured features who had observed him keenly.
"No, they're not the real ones... they're just clones and real ones protecting the world" Lilith eagerly explained.
'Tap'
"Clones?" Eli furrowed his brow.
Scylla's expression turned serious, while Adriana shifted her gaze between Zera and Eli. Mia, too, watched Eli closely, her eyes flickering toward Lilith intermittently.
"Yes" Lilith affirmed.
"And then?" Eli's curiosity about these Sentinels.
"...." Lilith glanced at Adriana, who shook her head as if silently conveying a 'no' to something.
However,
"The real ones are lurking somewhere as they are guardians of the #####--"
"Arrhhh"
"rraahhhh"
Mia and Zera both clutched their heads, their minds under assault from an unseen force. Sweat dripped down their bodies, and their breathing grew laboured.
"W-What the hell is wrong with you, Lilith?" Adriana shouted as she caught her daughter and gently rubbed her back, infusing her mana to calm Zera's nerves.
"Sigh" Scylla sighed and rubbed Mia's back, the simple act having a calming effect on her.
Their attention shifted to Eli, seemingly unaffected and normal, yet his eyes were now completely shrouded in black.
"!!!"
'Sigh' Lilith sighed, embracing his motionless form.
"L-Lilith!" Scylla and Adriana stuttered, 'Those eyes' remembering something called... 'Fiend'.
'Tap'
"Don't worry; he isn't going to turn into a mindless monster" Lilith reassured gently, her fingers ruffling Eli's hair, 'But he definitely a monster in the bed...' as a pink hue appeared on her cheeks.
Ignoring her red cheeks,
Adriana's voice quivered as she asked, "W-What do you mean?" Her hesitation mirrored the memories of Eli turning into dark charcoal due to Lilith during their first meeting.
"....He made a contract with an ancient being; they will protect his body from breaking apart" Lilith's expression turned serious, causing Adriana and Scylla to involuntarily flinch.
"N-No way" Scylla's face turned grim, 'A-ancient being?'
"....That cat, right?" Adriana guessed, 'How in the world...?'
"...Yes"
"W-We should kill her" Scylla declared with a serious expression, while Adriana began scanning around the house to locate the dangerous cat.
"No need" Lilith stopped them immediately.
"W-What you mea--"
"I said No.Need" Lilith cut Adriana off and turned to Scylla,
"You, How much time do you need?"
"....I need more time and.... resources" Scylla answered.
Adriana frowned, not quite understanding.
'Tap'
"..." Lilith scrutinized her before deciding, "Okay, Adriana, give her every resource she needs"
"No, I won't" Adriana firmly rejected the idea, prompting Lilith to frown.
"Don't frown at me!! What the fuck are you guys hiding from me?" Adriana snapped, frustration and anger bubbling to the surface as she struggled to comprehend why Lilith trusted Scylla.
"...." Lilith stared at the little girl (For Her) who seemed angry and frustrated.
"Sigh, this woman is more than what meets the eye. The moment I tell you everything, her entire existence will be revoked from this ti---
Hmm, trust me, Adriana, I need her in case anything happens to my husband" Lilith, who was about to reveal more, suddenly stopped and asked sincerely.
"...." Adriana stared at Lilith's sincere face, then glanced at Scylla, who was calmly observing Lilith.
"Okay" Adriana reluctantly agreed.
"One more thing, Adriana, don't forget, here the Mana itself is a living being" Lilith said with an enigmatic tone.
"Hmmm" Adriana nodded.
"Arrrhh"
"Fucckk! What was...that?"
Both Mia and Zera woke up from their faint.
"Here, drink water" Scylla said as she handed them water.
"B-Brother?" Mia spat out the water when she saw Eli's dark black eyes.
"Don't worry, he will be fine" Lilith reassured.
"....hmm" Mia reluctantly nodded, though her worry for her brother was evident.
"...." Zera also looked at him with a worried face.
"You fine, Dear?"
"Y-Yes, Mother" Zera assured her worried mother.
"W-What was that, My King?" Zera asked with a respectful tone.
"There are things you shouldn't know until you are ready" Lilith answered straightforwardly and turned her attention to Mia,
"You little girl, You know more about me?" Lilith asked with a puzzled expression.
When Mia spoke about history, her face lit up like a fangirl, and Lilith had noticed. What's more, Mia, who despised other women near Eli, suddenly acknowledged Lilith's existence as if she must be with him.
It certainly intrigued Lilith, just like Adriana and Scylla were also shocked to see those joyful expressions when Mia spoke about the Fallen's God 'Lilith'.
"Well, Yeah My big sister told me" Mia said truthfully.
'Tap, Tap'
"Why?" Lilith frowned.
"Because you saved her"
Those words made Lilith ponder, and Adriana wore a frown expression.
"Elaborate more?" Adriana inquired.
"I don't have many details since my big sister only told me that,
When she was training in the Fiend Forgotten Forest, she encountered a high-level monster that almost took her life. But she was saved by a dark figure that called itself 'Lilith'"
"....And you trust that dark figure?" Adriana made a sceptical look and also noted Lilith averting her eyes and whistling as if she didn't what they were talking about.
"I don't know about that, but my big sister said she wanted to become just like 'Lilith' to protect our brother"
Adriana glared at Lilith who immediately averted her eyes.
Adriana's eyes twitched as she asked in a growling tone,
"So, you roam around when I am not there?"
'whistle, whistle'
'Tap, Tap'
'twitch'
An atmosphere filled with tension and was just about to escalate when,
"arhh" A pained voice leaked out.
"Darling" Lilith looked at Eli, whose eyes returned to normal, though he blankly stared at the ceiling before blinking.
"Huh?"