Case 233: Questionable tasks.

Case 233: Questionable tasks.

''Fuck.''

The sealing formations for this one are actually quite difficult now that I am looking at them. These are the equivalent of the homework Dad used to dump on me every now and then, which means they are the hardest one can imagine. That puppet is really putting its heart into this, hm?

Talk about Dad, though; when I sent him a question about the Divine Maiden, he said that he only knew the name and nothing else. Eva couldn't even recognize the woman, so yeah. She's quite mysterious, which I'm not particularly fond of. Humans fear the unknown more than anything, even if I'm not a human anymore.

Nevertheless, with all of us joining hands, I reckon around three days is sufficient. The three have already been doing this for three days, which is also the time that has passed since I was inside the Dream Engine.

After that, I'll beat the shit out of the doppelganger lord and enjoy my stay here, I suppose. I wanna try the Dream Engine running with its intended purposes in mind as well. That could be fun.

''Then, I'll leave it to you guys~!''

''You won't solve these with us?''

''I have normal work too, you know~?''

''Mmmkay.''

I mean, Mermaid Queen actually spent quite a while explaining stuff to us, so I'll let her off this time. For your information, she also doesn't know much about the Divine Maiden.

As Mermaid Queen is about to step out of the room, she suddenly stops and turns at me.

''Ah, that's right, esteemed Saint. These are for you.''

''Hm?''

What are these cards? Hints?

Facing my questioning gaze, Mermaid Queen wryly looks at Elysia on my lap before closing in.

''The Divine Maiden asked me to deliver you these cards. I have not read them... Or rather, I can't. But she did say their content is quite sensitive.'' Mermaid Queen whispers.

''???''

A bit puzzled, I excuse myself from the group and sit in the corner. Opening the stack of cards in order, the first one is a starry purple theme. Nothing is written on both sides, yet when I insert a bit of my mana into it, words begin to emerge.

[Good day to you, my destined. How are you doing?]

I'm doing good, stranger woman. How are you?

[Of course, I'm doing amazing! Also, don't call me 'stranger woman'!]

...What the hell do you want to be called, then?

[Just Luna is fine!]

Fuck. Why does it seem like I'm having a conversation with this 'Luna' even though I'm monologing?

[Doesn't it? Incredible, right?]

Okay, stop toying with me. What do you want to say?

That's a tall order, but I think I can do it as long as there is only her. As for the last one, which bears the color blue, I think this is supposed to be for me.

[I have always dreamt of you, my destined. Although my memory becomes blurry afterward, I know you are the most beautiful.]

Well, thanks... But why suddenly?

[On this occasion, I want to see an image of your best moment—your happiest moment!]

Should I send her the huge bukkake shot of me being nearly drowned in juice the last time? Everyone's thing was perfectly in the frame, and it even captured Anna in the corner as well. Most of all, I was genuinely happy back then.

Behind the card, a few more lines appear.

[To explain my intentions, we will first have to talk about my hobby. I love seeing beautiful women, and I love it even more when beautiful women get together as couples. The first two images of your elven wives will be used by me—privately. The others will help me with my lust.]

Hey, I don't mind jerking off to us or something, but don't you dare use my elven wives as your imaginary lovers—brat bastard.

[Sorry for being a brat~]

[My destined, time is almost up. I should make my intentions clear right now...]

[I am going to make you my wife.]

...Another one. Sariel finally has a rival, hm—

[And I shall also make your wives my wives!]

''Huh...?''

Out of nowhere, there's suddenly this brat coming out and declaring that she will steal me from my wives... And then steal my wives from me?

What is this cycle of NTR??

[I eagerly await the day you guys become my harem!]

Await my ass. This is getting out of hand... Fuck it. Let's just finish the tasks.

Just like so, my wives and I begin to arrange the room to fit our activities. Then, we leave Elysia and Stella for Mermaid Queen before locking the door tightly.

''Er... The first one is...''

Crap. I'm so nervous.

''Is?'' Liana raises her eyebrow.

''Um... By any chance, Liana.'' I smile at her. ''Can I take a picture of you lying down?''

''Sure? Just that?''

''...No. Perhaps you can use some charming gestures... Ah.''

Her eyes are colder than Antarctica.