Chapter 90: Delinquent and a curious goddess

Ryuji leaned back, thinking about his request to Alan about Yumiko, only to remember nobles could only have two Chosen.

No one could change or hide the fact, and eventually. The truth would come out just as Ryuji heard it. Someone would win over the ones who concluded the truth.

Or maybe notice similarities.

He couldn't take the risk and didn't want to put Alan in a dangerous position.

"Alan, will Yumiko's true identity cause issues with the other nobles?"

There was a sudden echo before a beautiful voice sounded in Ryuji's ears.

[Lumia, the goddess of light, has declared you an enemy: Her apostles and knights will become hostile towards you upon discovery]

'What!?'

Ryuji felt confused for a moment.

He didn't understand why a goddess felt the need to declare this. He forgot Sheila declared him an enemy of the light. It seemed she finally made her prayer to the goddess and confirmed her concerns, which led to this notification.

He wanted to ask Alan but felt it would be a little horrifying to say. 'Oh Alan, what should we do if the goddess of light wants me dead?'

"To be honest, it will be difficult... Qwass and other nobles might use it against you. Even seeking to take one of you from my service forcibly."

Alan took a breath as he continued to look at Ryuji.

"Honestly, it is the reason I pushed so hard to let you both into the castle without suspicion. It will be difficult for her to avoid it in the long run, but I can work on getting Yumiko registered and treat the pair of you as one Chosen. Though it might backfire, I didn't expect things to turn out like my hunch, and now it'll be difficult."

"Why difficult?" Ryuji didn't want to rush or make Alan's life complicated. He felt if need be, then he would crush the enemies who caused trouble and show his value to make the king accept his request. "Though, why not use the excuse of us both being part of the calamity star? The king might accept that reasoning."

Alan tapped his chin, while a smile formed from the frown, "You are onto something there, but as for why difficult. Brother, you have made them both your women. Do you think I would let you be separated? That's why it's difficult but not impossible. Make sure you keep on good terms with the little witch she seems to like you."

'Liana likes me? Are you blind? That girl uses her lightning on me directly!' Ryuji thought, but instead of saying anything, he just nodded. He wondered why Alan thought this, but somehow, he felt it would lead to something annoying in the future.

"I see, I'll do my best."

"Don't sleep with her... If you pop her cherry I think even I won't be able to stop my brother from chasing you with scissors."

"I'll really do my best. Your niece is too erotic."

"!?" Alan let out a breath, but he nodded afterwards, wiping across his neck with his thumb like a razor blade. Ryuji couldn't help but be honest. The girl was erotic. That was when Ryuji realised that his sense of shame and embarrassment seemed to have become distorted upon accepting his demon blood.

"Hmm?" Ryuji's movements were fluid as he approached the pair with silent steps; despite wearing various metal armour, he didn't make a sound.

He wasn't doing anything special, but with his balance and the natural physical advantage from his bloodline, he moved as if he were a serpent from the abyss, creeping up on its prey.

"Wow... You look so sexy..." Erika's voice sounded before Yumiko, causing their heads to snap towards the duelist, biting her lower lips.

'Why the hell does this girl call out like that?' Ryuji couldn't help but feel embarrassed under the two women's gazes.

"Ryuji..." Yumiko's words seemed to have a sense of admiration in them while her tail wagged rapidly. "You look cool!"

Her small fists clenched as she pumped her arm up and down, resembling a child. Ryuji chuckled at this before approaching and patting her head. "Thank you for the compliment. Now, we should get ready to meet some nobles; remember to be on your best behaviour."

"Yes."

"Hmph, I'm always a good girl."

Yumiko's words brought a small snort from Ryuji, while Erika remained silent as she admired Ryuji and thought about how he bullied the her without giving her a chance to rest blast night.

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Not long after, the carriage with Alan came back and picked them up. There was a feeling of anxiety in the stomach of Erika, while Yumiko seemed to feel a sense of worry for Ryuji who always stepped forward to protect her.

She didn't want him to keep hurting himself or sacrificing his life to protect or make her happy. She wanted to repay him, not as a tool but as a woman, the same woman who loved him.

"Come on, Yumi, sit here." Ryuji and his confident smile patted his thigh as if to entice her.

However, this time, she did what he asked, ignoring the look of Erika and Alan; Yumiko sat on his muscular thigh, leaning against his chest while closing her eyes. "This is my seat from now on... hmph."

The snort was loud and clear, and she crossed her arms over her chest, showing a satisfied expression, which led to a light sigh from Ryuji.

"You are so lovely when being this cute, Yumi. But it's difficult... because it makes me want to push you down."

Alan heard the whisper but pretended like he didn't hear it and instead looked away, rubbing his ears with his fingers.

"Why is this bastard so..." Alan's voice muttered while the carriage moved with a loud creak and snap from the whip hitting the monsters pulling the carriage.

A small thud caused Ryuji to turn to his left and see Erika on the opposite thigh, with her back turned towards Yumiko, leaning against his other shoulder, looking at him with a pitiful expression, her blonde hair in a tight bun with curled bangs and complexion only enhanced the image.

"Sorry..." Her lips mouthed this word before closing her eyes, and he could feel the warm breath of both girls against his neck.

Ryuji could only put on a smile that resembled a sigh, 'My life seems to be full of the best women.'

He wrapped an arm around each of them, pulling them against his chest so that the movement of the carriage wouldn't cause them to fall. He felt that the meeting would cause a lot of trouble, his sense for bloodshed and the gods might have a thing or two to say after today.