Chapter 108: Discord
Chapter 108: Discord
Kaisen was sleeping peacefully after putting his doubts about Elfie to rest.
He didn't want to suspect the poor girl who had just lost the only person she knew from her home.
What would she do if the game disconnected and she returned to her world, where her original body was in Alwyn's room? Who knew?
Honestly, he just wanted to complete this mission and go back to a place with people and noise.
So, it was quite a surprise when Alice stormed into the cave, screaming and scratching at him while he was sleeping soundly like a one-month-old baby.
Kaisen was completely confused.
"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING, KAISEN-KUN!!!"
Alice screamed at the top of her lungs, her nails digging into his chest, right where his heart was.
She was crying rivers, like a cartoon character with exaggerated tears.
"Wha-what the fuck!" Kaisen scrambled on the ground and sat upright, clutching the bedsheet that had been draped over his body just a moment ago.
That's when he saw her fully.
She was on the ground, crying, her face red and swollen, eyes bloodshot from crying, and her hair a tangled mess.
"Honey Peach, what happened?"
Kaisen crawled towards her, his concern growing. He had never seen her like this before, not even back in his world.
She was always so strong, but seeing her like this made him feel bad for some reason.
Slap!
"Don't touch me, and do not call me Honey Peach, you lying, cheating piece of shit."
She slapped him hard and scuttled back like he was some sort of virus. Kaisen was utterly confused.
"Alice-san, tell me what happened?"
Kaisen asked, his voice filled with worry.
Alice was trembling.
Whether it was from anger or sadness, Kaisen couldn't tell, but his concern for her was growing by the second.
"She told me everything. Everything about you grabbing her breasts and... wanting to fuck her."
Alice accused him of heinous crimes. He had done it, of course, but could he admit that?
Absolutely not. The mission was already too precarious, and he didn't want to add another problem to the mix.
"Told you what? Huh? Are you gonna believe someone you just met over someone you love? Really, Alice-san? Is that how our relationship is gonna be?"
Kaisen had to deny all the accusations. He didn't expect her to believe Elfie over him, but the betrayal stung nonetheless.
'What the fuck! One problem after another. Can I catch a break at least?'
Alice didn't have any words in response. She bit her lip and looked away, seemingly considering his point, but the tears in her eyes still held accusations against him.
'Let's tackle this head-on.'
"So you really believed her over me, huh? We've been in each other's lives for over a decade, and you simply believe her over me? Wow, Alice-san, fucking wow."
"B-but Kaisen-kun, she told me everything. Every fucking detail. I-is it true? Is it true that you tried to do that to her?"
Kaisen felt the weight of her question. This was a crossroads, and he had to navigate it carefully.
"Alice-san, do you—"
"I asked you to tell me the fucking truth! I don't want you mumbling around your words. I want you to tell me if you tried anything with her!"
Alice jabbed a finger at his chest, anger blazing in her eyes.
Kaisen sighed. There simply wasn't any option other than to lie.
"Of course not, honey. Why would I do something like that to someone like her when I have someone as sexy and hot as you, huh? Why would I do that, tell me?"
He was now getting angry and agitated. Why would Elfie even say anything like this?
'Wait, does she not know about me and Alice having an affair? I thought only Lloyd was the dense one.'
"B-but w-why would she lie to me...? What would she gain?"
Alice stammered, her whole body trembling.
"I don't know. Maybe to sow discord between us."
"But she doesn't even know about our relationship."
Alice protested.
"Perhaps Alwyn has contacted her. I truly believe that's the case. I don't know why she would lie to you and hope you believe her over me."
Kaisen hugged her.
Alice resisted at first, but eventually, she hugged him back. The way she was trembling told him she wasn't fully convinced. But why wouldn't she believe him?
'Maybe she's just projecting her insecurities? Having an affair with her boyfriend's best friend—no matter how exciting or lonely she felt—must've gotten to her head.'
"Alice-san, I will never leave you. Especially not for someone like Elfie. But why? Why would you believe her word over mine?"
"B-because you... uh... you are always trying to bring a third person into our life. Like Sable-san the other day. I—I don't know... I'm sorry, Kaisen-kun."
Alice buried her head in his chest and sobbed.
'Oh damn, she was naive when I corrupted her, but all her insecurities must have made her a suspicious bitch.'
He caressed her head and planted a kiss on her hair.
"It's alright. It's alright, Alice-san. I will never cheat on you."
He kissed her forehead, then her cheek, and was about to kiss her lips, but she gently pushed him away and stood up.
When she stood up suddenly, her ass cheeks jiggled—
'No, no, no, no. Not right now. One at a time, Kaisen. One at a time.'
"I-I want some time, Kaisen-kun. I'm sorry, but I need to be alone for a bit. I'm going to the pool. Please don't follow me."
"It's dangerous out there. I'm not going to let you go alone—"
"Maximus-san and Sable-san are near there too. You don't have to worry about me."
Without waiting for his reply, she walked away. Kaisen looked at her retreating figure and sighed heavily.
'That bitch...'
Kaisen thought, though he knew he wasn't in a position to berate Elfie.
Still, the memory of her actions lingered.
'She sucked me off even after knowing Lloyd is interested in her.'
He quickly checked Alice's emotional status and felt a sense of relief knowing she was feeling [extremely remorseful and a tiny bit suspicious], as the system indicated.
'Well, at least she's not fully doubting me. I need to fix this before it gets worse. But first, I need to deal with that bitch.'
Determined to make things right with Alice, he resolved not to lose her over this ridiculous situation.
He quickly got up, dressed, and stormed into Elfie's cave where she was still under the blanket.