Chapter 34: Debra (1)

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The Crown Prince ultimately couldn't hide his disappointment and left. He smacked his lips while looking at the massage chair until the end before returning to the Imperial Palace.

Only then did she feel relieved.

I absolutely can't let it be taken!

Though she had restricted her usage time out of concern for withdrawal symptoms, the difference between self-restraint and literally not being able to use it because it was gone was immense.

“....”

She sat in the massage chair, calming her startled heart.

Whirr whirr- rumble rumble- whirr whirr-

“E-Eut.”

As someone who was practically a workaholic, the effect was truly great. Perhaps the Crown Prince felt the same, which was why he felt it was such a shame.

“....”

After 30 minutes of massage, she reluctantly got off the chair. She didn't realize her expression was not much different from the Crown Prince's when he left.

I can’t believe there are only 2 days left now...

That wicked Oradge!

I-If he was going to be generous, shouldn't he at least let me use it for a month?! H-How can I know if it's really good or not in just 2 days?!

But what could she do? She just... had to make the most of the remaining 2 days.

After all, recently, her work efficiency had doubled.

"By the way..."

Her face hardened. She was bothered by what the Crown Prince had said.

-It seems that punk will start moving in earnest soon.

-That punk? Do you mean...?

-You know, don’t you? The one who joined the Second Prince...

She also became serious at the Crown Prince's words. In fact, she had no interest in the royal succession struggle and didn't want to get involved, but she had a reason to join hands with the Crown Prince.

The punk the Crown Prince mentioned was extremely dangerous. So much so that she, who wanted to distance herself from politics, had to join hands with the Crown Prince.

She bit her thumbnail, showing an anxious look.

Could she really deal with that guy by joining hands with the Oradge?

Currently, the continent was suffering severely from mana pollution. With the development of Magitek, reckless development had caused all kinds of disasters.

In such a situation, that punk appeared like a savior.

Blue skin, black pupils without whites.

He called himself a Celestial who descended from the sky.

The upper echelons of the Empire showed great interest in this unprecedented race.

-As you know, the continent has already suffered significant mana pollution due to reckless mana usage. At this rate, even the Magic Empire will end.

-If we stop the development of Magitek from now on, can't we do something about it?

-How foolish. Do you truly think one can stop the advancement of technology artificially? And the mana pollution is already severe. It's like a runaway train that cannot be stopped.

-T-Then, what should we do?

That punk had said his home was beyond the sky.

-Excuse me?

-We ‘Debrans’ will never turn a blind eye to your difficulties.

The officials of the Magic Empire were taken aback by his words. After all, his claims were outrageous.

-I intend to send a distress signal to my home, ‘Debra’.

He had two arms and legs like a human, but his appearance couldn't be considered human.

-If you cooperate well, we will accept you as members and bestow the Blessing of Debra upon you.

-Bless...ing?

-We can extend your lifespan by two times and free you from minor ailments.

At first, no one believed him. The idea that his home, Debra, existed somewhere in the universe beyond the sky was ridiculous.

Although she personally had some understanding of the universe through the Integrated Dimensional Community, the continent was only just beginning to show interest in the universe.

No nobles were tempted by his sudden appearance and his promise to guide them to the universe beyond the sky.

However, as mana pollution became severe enough to obscure the future and various problems arose, interest began to grow.

Moreover.

"KYAAAAAAH!!"

She screamed, recalling the events of the past few days.

"H-How could such a shameless...!"

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Um. I wanted to keep it a secret because I thought you'd react like this, but now that you've caught me, I guess it can’t be helped. So, how was the massage chair? Kek.

She felt like her eyes were about to roll back in rage. The ‘Kek' at the end made her feel like she was going to lose it.

What was at least fortunate, though, was...!

She was extremely grateful to herself for restraining from using the [Adult Mode].

"How... how...! You, youuuu! Voyeur! Pervert! Shameless!"

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Ah, well, there's no need to worry about that. I have a rather competent friend... who mosaics all the good scenes. Tsk.

"M-Mosaic?"

She didn't understand what he meant, but it felt like her vision was going dark, making the sky turn more yellow.

What about when she sniffed the blanket before bed, sang and danced in the shower, and punched a large doll to relieve stress?

Had he seen all that too?!

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Shh. It's a secret (Wink)

“....”

What secret?! Did he think she would let it slide with that?

She was rendered speechless. She didn't know where to even start and what to criticize.

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Instead, I'll extend the massage chair period. Heh.

“....”

Grit-

F-Fine. Yes. That's not the important thing right now, after all.

Honestly, even if she tried to block his vision, she didn't know what to do, so she couldn't stop it.

And judging from the Oradge’s past actions, who didn't blink an eye despite being criticized harshly in the Integrated Dimensional Community, he wouldn't stop even if she told him to.

"I-I’m sure y-you know my situation if you've been watching me, right?"

Honestly, she didn't think the Oradge could help, but she had to at least ask.

If it was the Oradge, who had been watching her, then...!

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Uh... sorry. I'm not that free. Heh.

“...!”

The Oradge’s tone as well as his every word was irritating.

She gritted her teeth and endured.

"Rather than extending the massage chair period...!"

Of course, extending the massage chair period was extremely, extremely, extremely important, but...!

She desperately held back her tears. She was a woman who could suppress her desires for the greater good! Surely!

"I need a different kind of help."

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Help?

"This is a very serious problem for me!"

[A message from the Administrator has arrived.]

-Kek.

“....”

She trembled with anger at the Oradge's message, but soon realized.

"Please... I’m begging you. Please just listen to me first."

That she was in a position where she had to beg for mercy from him.

She knew that the Oradge was not someone who would easily grant her request just because she /genesisforsaken