Chapter 21: To Slay the Gods (Patreon)

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So Lukulazia had mistaken Haru for some inexperienced young boy who hadn't been through certain... situations!

And in her current state, with a young man like Haru present, wasn't she worried he might do this or that to her?

Glancing around the room, which seemed sparsely furnished, likely because she lived alone, with most items being of unclear purpose, Haru considered whether to fetch a chair for himself.

"Pardon my rudeness. My current condition is somewhat inconvenient. If you don't mind, you can sit here~"

Lukulazia, still reclining, smiled. Her condition wasn't great, let alone being able to properly receive guests.

Fortunately, she could control that familiar; otherwise, she might have had to lie here recovering for days.

But noticing Haru surveying the room, she remembered he was still standing. She lazily sat up a bit and patted the space beside her.

Of course, it couldn't be ruled out that she also wanted to tease Haru a little.

"Alright—"

"Then pardon the intrusion!"

Unfortunately, the young man was far from some innocent youth. Upon hearing Lukulazia's words, he sat down beside her without a second thought.

However, Erika, snapping back to reality, naturally wouldn't give the two a chance to get close. She seized the opportunity to sit between him and Lukulazia.

The sofa was originally quite spacious, enough for three people.

But due to Erika's move, the three were squeezed together as if packed in.

Sitting so close to the two women, their perfumes seemed to envelop Haru. Moreover, at such close range, their cleavege were particularly noticeable, asserting their presence due to the proximity.

Being so close to the two women, and with Haru having no reservations, and Erika in the middle practically glued to his side...

The distance between them was undeniable. The girl's every breath practically reached Haru.

For a moment, the room was filled with various fragrances, with Erika and Lukulazia's being the most prominent, followed by the maid standing quietly to the side.

"Oh my, you... you really aren't shy, are you? But young man, you keep staring at me. Could it be you're interested in me? Be careful, your girlfriend might get jealous~"

"G-g-g-g-girlfriend?!"

"Ara~ Isn't she?"

"Of course not! We're not at that stage yet!"

"Oh So that means there's interest, then"

"..."

The actions of the two made Lukulazia, leaning against the sofa armrest, blink in slight surprise. Not only was she unbothered, she winked playfully at Haru with a smile, then teased them further.

She shifted her posture slightly, perhaps adjusting herself, showcasing her ample figure and "assets" to their full, charming advantage as she laughed.

She also took the chance to tease the pair.

Erika, being teased like this, blushed and grew flustered for some reason, making it obvious to the witch that there was something going on between them.

"Well, you can think that if you want. You're not planning to keep talking about this, are you? I don't mind, though. After all, I can rest while enjoying the... scenery."

Shifting slightly to give Erika, who was sandwiched in the middle, a bit more space, Haru crossed his arms and leaned back against the sofa. He casually admired the stunning view right before his eyes as he spoke lazily.

"I don't mind either~ But I'm still more curious about why you've come here, young man."

Not minding that her current attire made her "half-veiled" assets even more prominent, Lukulazia used a slightly languid tone and didn't continue teasing the blushing golden-haired girl.

Her primary goal now was still to confirm Haru’s purpose and whether it was related to that Cult Leader.

"What do you think? What could possibly be here? What could attract me to travel thousands of miles to this remote place? It's, of course, those beings!"

Haru saw no need to hide his purpose or itinerary.

Making up excuses and reasons was too troublesome. So, while admiring the flustered Erika being teased by the witch right in front of him, he stated it directly.

"Those beings? You mean...? I thought as much. So? Young man, are you planning to do something dangerous?"

Lukulazia's smile faded again, her expression turning somewhat serious as she looked at Haru.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she spoke again with surprise and a furrowed brow.

"As expected of a witch, your perception is sharp. Indeed, my target is precisely those Heretical Gods. I intend to slay them and become a Campione!"

Knowing that Lukulazia had guessed something from his words, Haru couldn't help but laugh.

Then, with a serious expression, he nodded slightly in acknowledgment. Slaying gods? To others, that seemed like a near-impossible miracle!

But now, he had the opportunity and the potential for success.

"What a startling, yet foolish plan."

Hearing this, Lukulazia put away her smile.

After listening to Haru’s words, she stopped joking or teasing him. Instead, she sighed softly and said, "Although I cannot see your specific strength or power clearly, even considering your connection to that Cult Leader... despite that, you are still no match for them unless the Lady herself descends.

To slay them requires miracles built upon a series of coincidences, and the immense fortune to be favored by such miracles. Otherwise, it's all futile. Unless you possess some hidden trump card, but even then, the chance of success is incredibly slim."

Erika, sitting between them, was utterly stunned upon hearing this!

"S-slaying gods?!"