episode_0462

Lina, the owner of a forest and a fox who controls smoke, was led by Eren to the bathroom.

Ugh. Lucy, that guy is so picky when it comes to his real wife.

I said I would do my best to help that child, but all I got in return was the stinking smell of a disgusting man.

“Wow.”

Suppressing the feeling in her stomach, she frowned and tapped Erin’s wrist.

“Make water quickly. I want to erase that disgusting smell as soon as possible.”

“Please wait a moment.”

As soon as Erin filled the bathtub with water, Lina jumped into it and skillfully washed her own fur.

Although she may have looked like her body in the past when she was closer to an animal, she was sensitive to her cleanliness as she brought back a quarter of her strength.

There’s no way Lina, who is so picky about other people’s beauty, wouldn’t be picky about her own beauty.

So all Erin had to do after bringing Lina with her was to help Lina by her side.

Lina washed her fur and dried it using flame-type magic, leaving Erin to do the grooming.

Originally, Lina was stubborn about doing each of these things herself, but Erin was an exception.

Erin, who went through many training sessions with the sole intention of becoming someone worthy of Lucy, possessed the skills to surpass Lina’s picky standards.

“Hmm. Nice touch. I thought I was good at it before, but I got better after the goddess gave me her power.”

Lina, who was wagging her tail because brushing felt good, let out a melting voice, and Erin’s brush stopped for a moment.

“…A goddess?”

“Okay. Goddess of beauty and art. He must have been watching you since the last time you visited the art school, right?”

Lina, who was speaking slowly out of inertia, sensed Erin’s embarrassment and slowly stopped walking.

“You really didn’t hear anything?”

“Yes. Yes.”

“That person is probably not someone who can be shy.”

As Lina thought about it, she soon realized what the goddess’ intentions were.

Do you still not want Lucy to discover your traces?

Well, if they catch you following her around, you’ll be despised like the real woman, so that’s probably what’s bothering you.

It’s still not enough. How thrilling it is to have Lucy look at me with disdain.

After savoring her past memories, Lina stood up and gave advice to Erin.

“Pray up sometime later when you have time. If you ask the Goddess for advice, she will be happy to give you an answer. At least as long as you remain Lucy’s maid.”

As she stretches and spins around, Lina changes into a human shape along with smoke.

The beautiful woman, who could very well be described as alluring, looked outside the door, smiled, and opened the door.

Outside the door, a bunch of Lucy’s friends were gathered.

“If you came to see Lucy, go back. That guy hasn’t come back yet.”

The person who responded to Lina’s story on behalf of others was Arthur, who was standing in the front.

“No. Lina. We are.”

However, Lina did not give the slightest glance towards Arthur. As if a person named Arthur never existed in the first place.

“…Stir. Lina?”

While Arthur was closing his eyes in confusion, Lina raised the corner of her mouth as Joey quietly spoke.

“You said you didn’t come to see Lucy, right?”

“…Yes. Yes.”

Arthur responded again to Lina’s words, but this time, Lina ignored Arthur.

It was clear what this attitude was saying.

To Lina, a person who values beauty, Arthur is someone who is not worth talking to.

Arthur bit his lip at such an explicit reaction, but instead of saying something, he took a step back and winked at Joey.

“Yes. Yes.”

“Then who did you come to meet?”

“This is Lina. We would like to ask Lina for help.”

“Hmm. I want to ask for help directly from the woman. That’s fun. Go inside first.”

As powerful people, who could receive hospitality wherever they go, entered the room, Erin immediately prepared to serve the guests.

While Erin first made the table and set out tea and refreshments, Joy explained the current situation to Lina.

“Indeed. I understand why you guys came here. Creating new magic is too much for you guys to do now.”

The owner of the forest, who had lived for a long time, easily understood the predicament that Lucy’s friends were in.

“But what does that have to do with the real woman?”

“…Yes?”

“The main woman is just a fool who is fascinated by Lucy’s beauty. What does it have to do with me whether you are in trouble or not.”

To put it simply, Lina had no interest in anyone other than Lucy.

It is true that Lucy’s friends also have their own charms, but they remain within the category of humans.

Even though we have improved in many ways compared to when we first met.

The image of a human being who could easily be replaced by another human being did not impress Lina.

Especially the man who looked no different from when I saw him in the forest.

“If Lucy asks the main girl for a favor, I will be happy to help you. Otherwise, I really don’t want to lend a hand to your plight.”

The group, including Joy, blinked at Lina’s words as if she were asserting them.

I didn’t expect her to welcome the group, but I also didn’t expect her to treat me so coldly.

Arthur, who was standing one step behind, realized once again that Lina was a different being from them.

Lord of the forest. Beings who prioritize the stability of the forest more than their own lives.

For those who were born according to the will of nature, human ties are of little concern.

“Rina.”

Arthur spoke again in an atmosphere filled with confusion, but Lina did not pay him any attention.

How long has it been since you suffered such blatant disregard?

In the past, when my mother passed away and there was talk that I would also die soon, I was like this.

ha. I was already feeling feverish because I kept running into old bad relationships, but now that I was being treated in a way that reminded me of those times, I was naturally getting angry.

good night. Let’s see how you can not react to these words.

“Of course, we did not intend to ask Lina for help out of thin air. How could you do something so arrogant when you borrow the wisdom of the owner of the forest?”

“…”

“If Lina helps us, we will also bring you what you want.”

“…”

“For example. Like the notebook that Lucy Alln found covered in saliva while she was sleeping.”

“…What!?”

As soon as Arthur finished speaking, Lina suddenly raised her head.

Those eyes that stared at Arthur’s face for the first time were filled with deep, deep desire.

“It would be difficult if you were surprised by this. We still have a lot to offer.”

“Uh. how. Such a precious thing.”

“You probably haven’t forgotten that we are Lucy Arlen’s friends, right? Those of us who spend our daily lives with Lina can give her whatever she wants.”

Lina’s eyes tremble.

There is a belief that has been built up over a long period of time while living as the owner of the forest.

There is a standard that one must have when evaluating and testing others.

But are you really going to collapse in front of this desire and destroy everything?

It’s not like your brain is melting and you can’t even think straight. Are you really going to do something so crazy!?

Lina scolded herself and tried to prevent her actions, but contrary to her thoughts, Lina’s body was honest.

Lina, who had already arrived in front of Arthur, looked at him with vascular eyes and let out a trembling voice.

“How can I help you?”

“No. Lina. What Lina needs to say now is something different.”

“…Are you asking me to answer what I can do now?”

“We could ask for help from someone other than Lina. Wouldn’t Lina be in a lot of trouble without us?”

When asked if there are people who are as close to Lucy as they are and whom Lucy treats without caution, Lina purses her lips.

It’s annoying, but what this ugly guy says is right.

Other than these guys, there is no one who can give her what she wants.

If we exclude these guys, the only people around Lucy right now are those who would not bother her even at the cost of their own lives and those who are not that close to Lucy.

shit. shit. shit. I hate the fact that I have to bow down to this guy, but there’s no way around it.

“…Make sure you keep your promises. Otherwise, the wrath of the owner of the forest will strike you.”

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

The moment when Arthur and Lina reached a dramatic compromise. Except for the two people, the gazes of everyone else were bitterly cold.

Erin, who brought the car, seriously thought about whether she should tell Lucy about this.

Joey even forgot to control his facial expression and showed his sincere disgust.

Fabi was at a loss as to what to do amidst the profane and profane words.

“Over there. excuse me. Prince.”

“…What is it? Frey.”

“The prince just seemed like a complete pervert.”

Frey expressed his thoughts directly.

Only then did Arthur notice the atmosphere around him, his face turned red and he raised his voice.

“Isn’t this an agreement reached in advance? Everyone agrees to this, so why are you making me the weird one!”

“…But, prince. What the prince just said was honest. a little. I told you so.”

“I should have expected it from the moment I made you cry.”

“Can the prince also enter the iron cage? I’m curious.”

“You damn things! So why are you making such a fuss about me!”