Ch.150[Chapter 150] Chaos

“Anyway, I wanted to say I’m sorry first.”

Sir Dominic said to Pandemonia.

“I still have many things I want to do, you see.”

“Ah, as expected.”

Pandemonia’s expression turned gloomy.

“Actually, I didn’t think it would work—”

“However.”

Sir Dominic continued firmly.

Pandemonia was surprised by his firmness and met Sir Dominic’s gaze.

Sir Dominic’s eyes were quite friendly for someone who was refusing.

“If I were to join a clan… the first would be the Tank Union. I promise this as a knight.”

Pandemonia’s eyes widened.

Although it wasn’t exactly what she wanted, the promise that followed came from Sir Dominic’s own lips.

Pandemonia was momentarily at a loss for words.

And after organizing her thoughts for quite some time, she finally said:

“…You promise?”

Pandemonia smiled brightly.

It might not be the best outcome, but she had secured the next best thing.

…

“She’s smiling?”

And here was someone watching this scene unfold.

Unryu Hime had been observing every single action between Sir Dominic and Pandemonia.

From when their faces were close enough to kiss to when Pandemonia, confused by Sir Dominic’s words, smiled brightly again.

For some reason, Hime’s chest ached.

Was it love? Was jealousy blooming from her love for Sir Dominic?

That couldn’t be.

In fact, this was happening because Hime’s blood pressure had risen excessively due to her inability to control her emotions.

But what use was this medical information to Hime, who had already concluded it was jealousy?

Now Hime’s expression changed to one so calm it seemed unshakable by anything.

As you all know, this state of quietly suppressing anger is more dangerous than expressing it outwardly.

And so, Hime glared at Pandemonia with eyes filled with quiet fury.

…

“Hmm?”

Pandemonia suddenly shivered, grabbing her arms as if feeling a chill.

“What’s wrong?”

Sir Dominic asked Pandemonia.

“No, it’s nothing. Maybe the air conditioning is too strong?”

Pandemonia looked at the air conditioner.

24 degrees. Within the appropriate temperature range.

Strange, thought Pandemonia as she tilted her head and drank her gacha latte.

The last sip.

Pandemonia tried hard to suck through the straw, but there was nothing left.

“Hmm. I finished it. How much do you have left, Sir Dominic?”

“I’ve already finished mine.”

Sir Dominic said, holding up his cup.

Nodding at his words, Pandemonia looked back and forth between Sir Dominic and Rook before speaking.

“Let’s get going now. I got my answer from Sir Dominic, so our business is done.”

Above all… I still haven’t finished my assignment, Pandemonia muttered.

Sir Dominic wondered about the assignment, but then remembered others who had said similar things.

The developers of GachaUpG.

It seemed she was living a university life.

I’ve gained a small piece of information, Sir Dominic thought proudly to himself.

Now Sir Dominic had become familiar enough with GachaLand that he could obtain information without having to ask others.

Of course, there was still a mountain of things to learn, but his progress was undeniable.

“Well then, let’s part ways now.”

Pandemonia stood up abruptly.

She was still dripping with fluid all over her body, but the seat where she had been sitting was perfectly fine, as if nothing had happened.

Sir Dominic, curious about this strange situation, asked Pandemonia.

“If it’s not too impolite—”

“It’s better not to ask things that might be impolite.”

Pandemonia cut off Sir Dominic’s question with a strong tone.

“Especially if it might hurt a woman.”

Pandemonia looked bitterly at the fluid flowing down her body.

There’s some kind of secret here.

Sir Dominic thought.

But as Pandemonia suggested, he didn’t ask any further.

Doesn’t everyone have at least one secret?

Whether it’s wanting to have one’s own estate, or massacring a village or two, or torturing prisoners excessively in violation of agreements…

Recalling this simple truth, Sir Dominic nodded in understanding and apologized to Pandemonia.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you.”

“Well, it’s fine. I’m used to it. There was a time when I couldn’t even refuse.”

Pandemonia said with a grin, as if it were no big deal.

“Anyway, our business is done, so let’s part ways here.”

Head maid Rook was the first to leave the store.

She moved ahead to get the parked vehicle, which would take some time.

Next, Sir Dominic and Pandemonia left the store together.

“Nice weather. The time is… still lunchtime. What should I eat for lunch? Sir Dominic, do you have any recommendations?”

Pandemonia asked Sir Dominic in a friendly manner.

Having confirmed that Sir Dominic was favorable toward the Tank Union, she felt the need to build rapport.

Pandemonia asked Sir Dominic a casual question to naturally become closer.

Sir Dominic answered her natural question just as naturally.

“Well, I’m thinking of eating meatballs. Meatballs with cranberry jam.”

“That sounds good. Maybe I’ll have meatballs today too…”

Pandemonia’s plan was proceeding naturally.

“Excuse me.”

No, it had been proceeding naturally.

“Sir Dominic.”

Until Unryu Hime appeared.

…

“Excuse me. Sir Dominic.”

Unryu Hime’s voice was ice cold.

Sir Dominic looked at Unryu Hime.

He had the illusion that a dark aura was rising from behind her back.

No, it wasn’t an illusion.

A dark, sticky aura that seemed to embody negative emotions was indeed rising from behind Unryu Hime.

“Who might this lady be?”

Unryu Hime asked with a bright smile.

But to Sir Dominic, her expression didn’t look like a smile at all.

Her narrowed eyes and unnaturally upturned corners of her mouth gave off an unsettling feeling.

What on earth is wrong with Lady Hime? Has she fallen under the secret society Y.O.Y.A.N.G.W.O.N. again?

While Sir Dominic was racking his brain trying to figure out Unryu Hime’s condition, Pandemonia immediately grasped the situation.

Ah, this is a love triangle.

Pandemonia looked back and forth between Sir Dominic and Unryu Hime.

Morning drama.

Pandemonia really loved morning dramas.

The messy human relationships, the equally tangled cause and effect…

Of course, she couldn’t deny that the handsome actor playing the male lead was part of the appeal, but she loved the confusion that came from the chaos.

And now, a morning drama-level situation was unfolding right before her eyes.

Pandemonia’s eyes curved like bows.

The situation was already quite stimulating, but not quite enough to satisfy Pandemonia.

As a viewer who loves morning dramas, what decision should Pandemonia make here?

Pandemonia’s decision was…

Having thought that far, Pandemonia suddenly grabbed Sir Dominic’s arm.

“Oh? I wonder who you are to be j.e.a.l.o.u.s of our Sir Dominic?”

That’s right.

Pandemonia’s decision was to ‘create an even bigger mess.’

“Lady Pandemonia?”

Sir Dominic widened his remaining eye in surprise at Pandemonia’s sudden change in attitude.

It wasn’t just Sir Dominic’s eye.

Sparks flew from Unryu Hime’s eyes as well.

Well. Whether or not what Unryu Hime had been feeling until now was love is uncertain, but judging by her jealousy now, she definitely loved Sir Dominic.

At least, that’s how Unryu Hime appeared on the outside.

Unryu Hime’s fist clenched tightly.

One of Pandemonia’s phrases had mercilessly torn through Unryu Hime’s heart.

‘Who are you to our Sir Dominic—’

That’s right.

Although Unryu Hime did love Sir Dominic, her relationship with him was still in an awkward state.

If asked what kind of relationship they had, she wouldn’t be able to say anything.

After glaring at Pandemonia for a long time, Unryu Hime bowed her head deeply, unable to answer.

Tears welled up slightly in Unryu Hime’s eyes, as the situation was too distressing.

“A friend.”

Unryu Hime raised her head abruptly at those words and looked at Sir Dominic.

“The first friend I made… in GachaLand.”

Sir Dominic said to Pandemonia, as if trying to help Unryu Hime.

“And stop joking around, Lady Pandemonia. Lady Hime might misunderstand.”

“Hmph.”

At Sir Dominic’s warning, Pandemonia released her arm and returned to her original state.

Sir Dominic looked at Unryu Hime to see if the misunderstanding had been cleared up.

But Unryu Hime’s condition seemed a bit strange.

“Friend…”

Fox ears popped out of Unryu Hime’s head.

Along with a tail.

“Female friend…”

Unryu Hime thought.

Just friends.

One thought led to another.

‘There’s no such thing as friendship between men and women. The word friend means you’ll either develop into lovers or part ways.’

Advice from one of her masters.

‘The first friend I made in GachaLand…’

Sir Dominic’s favorable words.

Unryu Hime reached a very deep and dark thought after a long time.

Her ears and tail began to wag fiercely.

“Girl… friend?”

Boom. Unryu Hime’s face turned bright red.

Watching her, Pandemonia thought:

What an interesting person.