Chapter 339: Visit to Paradise

Chapter 339: Visit to Paradise

Tsubaki, Ortro, Nia, Yoko, and Navi entered my mind and I left the hot spring inn.

The women at the inn are still a bit afraid of me, but they showed concern when I left the place without saying goodbye.

They seemed to think that I'm leaving because I felt hurt by their scared looks or something. The truth is that I don't have time to tell them that I'll only be out for a couple of hours, my mind is hanging by a fragile thread that has begun to break. I need Auriel as soon as possible.

Umaru knows me well enough to know that I'll be back in no time, so she should be able to talk to women so they don't feel worried.

I don't have time to go to the Ichijo residence to use the dimensional transport circle and Abby is busy, so I contacted Shiki.

"I need a safe place to travel, I'm about to go to Paradise" - I massaged my forehead, the damn migraine is getting worse.

"You start to worry me, do you need help?" – Shiki spoke kindly, but I'm not in the mood for drama.

"No, my mind is breaking and I need to go to Paradise to receive Auriel's help" – I used [Masochism] to try to strengthen Auriel's blessing, but that blessing is incompatible with Madness so it was a waste of time, just Auriel herself could make both contradictory energies synchronize.

Shiki said no more and transported me to the berry field where Mumei rests.

Shiki frowned upon seeing me since I still have my eyes closed.

"Don't ask, just open a space channel to let me go to Paradise, I'll give you the coordinates" – I spoke with annoyance. – "After I travel, make sure to close the spatial link, I will return on my own"

"...." - Shiki sighed. – "I would like an explanation, but I have no choice but to trust you... Be careful and try not to get into too much trouble"

In front of me, a Dimensional Gate opened.

I placed the coordinates of the temple where I met Sword Maiden and was sent to that place.

Nia is using [Mythomania] and [Anti-Rasen] to hide my [Reader's Madness].

Yoko and Ortro are manipulating my body to prevent my unconscious acts from harming my loved ones, for example, they are preventing my black blood from starting to generate fangs that will destroy everything around me.

Tsubaki is using her soul frequency to stabilize my mind. Although it's a paltry effort compared to my migraine, it's helping me prevent another panic attack.

Lastly, Navi is eating pizza while he remains silent. It's a big help not to hear her stupid voice.

After passing through the Dimension Gate, I appeared in the temple that serves as a medical area for veteran Heroes.

Normally, there should be a squad of elite soldiers guarding the entrance to prevent spy infiltration, but this time there were only two women.

I am currently limiting my senses as the smallest of stimuli can make me lose my mind, but I can feel presences nearby.

"Long time no see, hero" – Sword Maiden spoke softly. I can't see her face, but she must be smiling.

"...." – The other woman remained silent.

We haven't met in person, but I recognize this spiritual presence as it is similar to one of the puppets I met in the magic world. Seraph.

There was no exchange of words between us. Seraph feels hurt by my lies, but she is willing to give me the chance to make up for my mistakes, besides, she loves me so she wants to hear my explanation so she can forgive me.

Sword Maiden sighed as she realized that she would be the go-between. – "Come on, I have prepared a private place where we can talk"

I'm not surprised Seraph decided to discuss this with Sword Maiden. Most likely, my wife wanted some advice, so she consulted Sword Maiden.

After speaking, Sword Maiden also wants to see if I am a friend or an enemy, although not only her, there is another woman Seraph trusts, a renowned alchemist who..........

......

Shit, my head....

[Reader's Perspective] is taking in too much information even though my eyes are closed.

Sword Maiden started walking to lead me to the second place where we could talk, but after three steps I tripped and fell to the ground.

My legs are not working properly, nothing in my body is working as it should.....

There's no one around which was good since I lost a bit of control over [Mythomania] which showed my injuries.

Not having self-control is so annoying... My head hurts........

"...." – Seraph couldn't hide her concern, she approached me and put my arm around her shoulders to help me get up.

Sword Maiden grabbed my other arm and helped me to my feet as well.

"Thank you" - I sighed.

Both women did not speak and took me to the safe place.

Upon entering the room, I could detect various spirit formations and isolation artifacts used to prevent spying, but I sensed a third presence.....

[System Notification: The skill 'Hero's Destiny' has detected the energy trace of a system user]

...

[System Notification: The stat 'Obsession: Anti-Spiral' has prevented the user from being controlled by the destructive impulses of the title 'Outer God']

..... Everything is a fucking nuisance....

I managed to walk on my own and made my way to the sofa across from the unknown woman.

I sat up and opened my eyes. The only thing separating me from the woman was a small table normally used to strain snacks and tea.

In front of me was a woman I have never seen, but I can recognize her from the reports I have been reading to understand the structure of Paradise.

My pineal gland just exploded and I have two strokes at once........

... damn headache.......

I had to close my eyes and limit my senses again. Too much context is making me lose control...

"You don't deserve the title of Hero" – Seraph's voice was full of complex feelings. – "Honestly, I shouldn't trust you, but I want you to answer a question honestly"

I nodded.

My throat hurts and I'm thirsty... it had been a long time since I felt so thirsty.....

"When you started talking to me, were you planning to seduce me in order to get closer to Lady Auriel? Was I just an opportunity for you to meet her?" – Anger, sadness, expectation, despair, disappointment, hope... so many emotions in so few words.

"When I met you I only wanted a ticket to be part of Paradise since I was thinking of leaving my home world, at that moment I didn't think about Auriel or the implications of meeting her, I just wanted a new refuge... After, well, we started talking, I started to meet you and I honestly fell in love with you..." – I sighed, stupid feelings of attachment. – "The sincerity with which you have helped me, your constant need for approval, your adorable attempt to hide your feelings... Even if this is the first time we meet in Persian, I love every part of you"

It's amazing how stupidly cheesy I get when I'm drunk or with so much migraine that a third of my brain is melting...

I don't know what expression Seraph has or what she's thinking, I just felt the warmth of her arms helping me stand up.

"I already spoke with Lady Auriel, she agreed to see you, and don't worry about what other people say, we have made sure that nobody knows about your meeting with Lady Auriel" – Seraph was trying hard to hide the emotions in his voice.... how adorable....

I felt a little calmer, but with a new concern.

I sighed and opened my eyes.

I looked at Seraph with sincere gratitude and affection. - "Thank you for trusting me even though I don't deserve it..."

Even now, I continue to express emotions that will help me to make her fall in love.... My mythomania has reached the point where I myself don't know when I'm lying and when I'm telling the truth...............

I looked at Sword Maiden with equal gratitude, though with less romantic affection. – "I also thank you for giving me this opportunity"

She smiled kindly.

From what I've seen, the three women complement each other.

Serafín is the utilitarian thought that seeks benefits and can plan betrayals for the greater good.

Sword Maiden is the emotional thought that believes in emotional value over utility.

Eriko is a critical thinker and scientifically curious who evaluates things based on cause and effect.

Together, the three of them form a rational, ambitious, and sentimental group that can achieve great things, but there is a problem....

I looked at Eriko.

I don't feel hostility, but I can't fully control my emotional state, so I showed slight anger, just a little bit.

"First of all, tell me one thing... What relationship do you have with the jerk named Harem Emperor?" – I did not speak with disgust towards her, but towards the idiot who wants to harm my wife......

"...." – Eriko widened her eyes in surprise, but then smiled wryly. – "Well, this may be a long story that I really don't want to tell...."

"Luis" – Tsubaki spoke with concern inside my mind. – "Your mind is breaking, there is not much time left"

I see, I'm on the brink of another panic attack...

It doesn't matter, I need information.

Even if Eriko isn't an enemy, I need to know what's going on.

I sat down again. – "I would appreciate it if you could tell me that long story"

Sword Maiden and Seraph were concerned at Eriko's reluctant expression, but she sighed and nodded. – "Okay, it's the least I can do after hearing your story"

Eriko sighed heavily and covered her face. – "It all started when I met a system user.... I let my guard down and that bastard took advantage of it to control my mind with some stupid aphrodisiac ability...."

.....

[System Notification: The user's destructive impulses are increasing]

This will be a problem...

Also... there is a spy trying to break through the barriers that protect this room...

I'm not as skilled as Abby when it comes to spatial skills, but I can feel something sneaking up on me...

No, they are two people.

One appears to be Auriel, but she is entering a door specially prepared for her.

The problem is the spy....

mmmm.....

I used [Mythomania] to hide my [Anti-Rasen], then I used the purple energy to cover this room...

When the spy enters here he will not be able to leave....

My mind is a mess right now, but I'll be able to use my analytical skills when Auriel helps me rebuild my self-control...

When that happens, I will be able to extract all the information from the spy.....

Living is complicated.