"Ow, ow, ow... Yutsuki, you hit way too hard."
Faint glimrs of fire burned around his shoulder. The intense pain made Shido gasp, and he looked at Yutsuki with a bit of resentnt.
The healing flas reacting to the dislocated joint showed just how rciless Yutsuki had been at that mont.
"This is a lesson. Trying to take advantage of a girl like this is the worst kind of behavior," Yutsuki lectured seriously, her arms crossed.
Honestly, if this kind of fan service fall trope happened in a 2D ani or manga plot, Yutsuki would have been happy to watch it unfold. But when it happens in reality, and she's the one involved, it's a completely different story.
"S-Sorry..."
Although he wanted to say sothing in his defense, he also knew he was genuinely at fault just now. Shido obediently lowered his head and apologized to Yutsuki.
Hearing this, Yutsuki's expression softened a bit.
It had to be said, this ability to frankly accept a scolding was one of Shido's good points.
(Although I know in my heart that his actions just now probably weren't intentional, taking this opportunity to teach him a lesson isn't a bad idea, so he doesn't get carried away. After all, this guy's luck with won is overflowing.)
"Well, I was sowhat at fault too. Sorry."
Closing one eye in thought for a mont, Yutsuki sighed lightly and asked in confusion:
"But why did you suddenly lunge at just now? Honestly, I really felt in danger for a mont, in the sense of my virginity."
"I don't know either! My body just moved on its own, completely out of my control," Shido explained with a bitter face. Actually, no one was more depressed and baffled about what had just happened than he was.
"Say, Nia. What did you do to my body?"
Shido turned his gaze to Nia. If there was anything noteworthy that happened before his body lost control, it was Nia drawing sothing in her Angel.
"..."
Seemingly not hearing Shido's question, Nia stared silently at her Rasiel with a thoughtful expression.
"Nia?"
"...Ah? Sorry boy, I spaced out for a bit. What is it?"
"—Smack!" Closing her Angel, Nia tilted her head and asked in confusion.
"That's my line..." Feeling sowhat drained, Shido pounded his shoulder and asked helplessly, "What did you do to just now?"
"Oh? That."
ntioning this, Nia instantly looked at Shido with a grin.
"How about it? This is the power of Rasiel—Future Entry. I told you, right? This book records facts. In other words, whatever I add to it will also beco reality."
"Wh-What does that an!?"
Shido's eyes widened in surprise. Going by what she said, Nia could manipulate people's futures with her own will. This was no longer just fearso; wasn't this approaching the power of a god?
"Well, it's not that convenient of an ability. Expressing sothing so it becos reality is quite strenuous. Even if it's just depicting tens of seconds of events, it takes dozens of tis longer to express it. In writing, it would take several thousand words. Perhaps because of my profession, in my case, drawing it as a picture is actually a bit faster," Nia shrugged and explained.
"N-No, that's already incredibly amazing enough..." Shido couldn't help but sigh with a sweatdrop. But recalling his miserable encounter just now, he couldn't help but put on a bitter face.
"But why did you draw a scene of being punished by Yutsuki? Did I do sothing to make you angry?"
"Ah—No, no!"
Hearing Shido's words, Nia waved her hands with a bitter smile and denied it.
"Ah, I originally wanted to give you a bit of fan service, boy, and also wanted a little revenge on Biri-chan, so I planned to have you 'accidentally' push Biri-chan down."
"Then... why did it turn into getting my joint dislocated by Yutsuki with a submission hold?"
"Sorry, sorry. Because I wanted to save ti, I only drew the scene of you falling towards Biri-chan. I thought that given the relationship between you and Biri-chan, things would just naturally happen half willingly."
"Give a break... As if Yutsuki would ever agree to sothing like that."
Since she didn't an any harm, Shido couldn't really bla Nia, and could only sigh in depression.
Well, if he had to be honest. A little bit, really just a tiny little bit! At that mont, a slight expectation of being able to touch her soft breasts did surface in his mind. As a man, this kind of thing is unavoidable, right!?
But facts proved that Yutsuki was indeed Yutsuki—flawless and completely impossible to take advantage of.
"Well, that's hard to say~"
"?"
For so reason, Nia looked at Shido with a "ω" smile.
"My~ You're really too naive, boy. Didn't Biri-chan just say it? 'Not asking for the other party's consent, nor considering the ti and place'. Which ans, conversely—"
"Alright Nia, let's get back to the main topic?"
For so reason, Yutsuki suddenly interrupted Nia and glared at her dissatisfied.
"Deliberately arranging to et Shido, and then after proposing a date, revealing your true identity as a Spirit to us. What are you planning?"
"Yes, yes~ I got it."
Looking at Yutsuki, Nia smiled knowingly, dropped the previous topic, and honestly began to explain.
"Well, as I said from the beginning, this is a date invitation. I already know about your situation. A secret organization that makes Spirits fall in love with boy here to save them, isn't that super interesting? To repay the boy for helping and allowing my manga to resu serialization, I decided to give you a chance to conquer ."
"I-I see..."
Shido nodded in realization. Indeed, although Nia seed to be a Spirit who could adapt well to human society, even if it was unknown when she might trigger a spacequake, considering the possibility of being captured by DEM again, it was indeed safer to be sealed and protected by Ratatoskr.
"—Wait!"
Just as Shido was about to agree, Yutsuki suddenly stepped forward, frowning slightly at Nia.
"You say you're giving us a chance, but why must we agree to your conditions?"
"Yu—?"
Shido almost cried out in surprise, but noticing Yutsuki signaling him "don't speak yet" from behind, he hesitated for a mont and chose to trust her, staying quiet to observe the situation.
"Hm? What do you an by that, Biri-chan?"
Hearing Yutsuki's words, Nia looked confused.
"I an—what benefit does taking this chance bring Shido?"
"Hmm—I beco part of the boy's harem?"
"If Shido dares to try to conquer a Spirit with that kind of motive, I'll definitely be the first to break his third legs."
Yutsuki replied without hesitation. That tone, which sounded completely serious, instantly sent a chill down Shido's spine.
"So-called 'saving' ans helping soone in difficulty escape a desperate situation. So, by giving Shido a chance to conquer you, can I interpret it like this?—You are currently in trouble and need Shido to save you?"
"..."
Nia instantly fell into silence.
"Did I hit the mark?"
Honestly, Nia's current situation was very dangerous. Swaggering back into serialization was basically openly pointing DEM to a clue to find her. Plus, she hadn't changed her address or hidden her na. It would be incredibly easy for DEM to find her. Even if Ellen were to kick the door down right now, Yutsuki wouldn't be surprised at all.
Although she didn't know why the people from DEM hadn't made a move yet, it didn't an Nia didn't need to worry about being attacked by them.
"I presu you also have so understanding of your own situation. Otherwise, you wouldn't have deliberately sought us out. Right?"
Yutsuki sighed.
Earlier, Nia had deliberately shown them the power of her Angel. On the surface, it seed like she was showing off her toys, but to Yutsuki, it felt like she was trying to build up her own montum.
When negotiating a deal, you can't expose your weaknesses, nor can you let yourself be at a disadvantage. Perhaps if Shido had shown a refusal attitude, she would have used Rasiel to expose Shido's dark history.
If that was truly the case, then this Spirit nad Nia might, in so ways, be a bit more human than her superficial impression suggested.
"Of course, I don't intend to demand anything from you either. It's just that, if you're really in trouble, wouldn't it be better to just honestly say 'please help '?"
"Pfft... hahaha—What an interesting thought, Biri-chan. But unfortunately, you guessed wrong."
After listening to Yutsuki's words, Nia remained silent for a mont before suddenly clutching her stomach and bursting into laughter. Then she crossed her arms in front of her chest, making an "incorrect" gesture.
"Indeed, I was worried about the DEM issue. But that's not the reason. Last ti was just carelessness. This ti I'm on guard. As the saying goes—a Saint is never defeated by the sa attack twice!"
"Don't set up your flag."
Looking at Nia looking like she was about to set a flag, Yutsuki retorted with a sweatdrop.
"Besides, if I were really worried about being caught, wouldn't I be better able to protect myself if I kept my Spirit power intact rather than having the boy seal it?"
Nia shrugged and continued,
"The reason I proposed a date with the boy is purely to thank him for his help last ti, and also because I feel this kind of fresh developnt would be good reference material for drawing manga, that's all. Or is Ratatoskr's ideal of 'wanting to save Spirits' just a promotional slogan for profit?"
"...I understand."
Although there was still sothing she wanted to say, considering the possibility that pushing Nia too hard might make her change her mind, Yutsuki decided to stop there.
"Shido, I'll leave the choice of what to do next to you."
Saying this, Yutsuki took a few steps back to stand behind Shido, picked up a manga in the room, and began flipping through it.
"...Mhm."
Nodding gently, Shido looked straight into Nia's eyes.
"Nia."
"What is it, boy. Although Biri-chan guessed wrong, it's true that if you don't want to add to your harem, you don't have to accept this chance. However, my schedule is very tight after this. If you miss this ti, my flag will be completely broken."
Hearing Nia's slightly spiteful answer, Shido couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"That's true. Yutsuki's words aren't unreasonable. However, even if it's presumptuous of , I still can't just leave you alone, Nia."
"Oh?"
Nia raised an eyebrow in surprise. She saw Shido take a deep breath and declare imposingly:
"I will make you swoon over . Be prepared, Nia!"
"Pfft... Haha! As expected, I didn't misjudge you, boy! Then it's a promise."
Hearing Shido's answer, Nia laughed out loud very happily. She patted Shido's shoulder heartily and said,
"My~ I'm very happy, boy. I didn't expect you to have the resolve to add to your harem even if it ans having your third legs broken by Biri-chan. Setting aside swooning, I already have the utmost respect for you."
"Eh?"
Shido froze for a mont before finally realizing what his words ant.
Yutsuki pointed out that the chance Nia was giving him actually brought him no benefits, other than adding one to his harem.
And Nia had completely denied being in a predicant or needing help, stating that her invitation was purely to give Shido a chance to conquer her.
Then here, by accepting Nia's invitation, he was pretty much saying that he wanted to make Nia part of his harem.
Instantly, cold sweat broke out on Shido's back.
"No—wait, the resolve I was talking about isn't—"
(Honestly, should I say this was expected or what? Well, it can't be helped since Shido is an idiot.)
In the end, what Yutsuki fought for Shido was just the right to choose. Since he had made his choice, she had nothing more to say.
"Shido."
Sighing helplessly, Yutsuki closed the manga in her hands and showed a friendly smile to Shido.
"Yes!"
Shido instinctively straightened his back and answered.
"I don't tell lies, so—do your best."
—I'm dead.
"My condolences."
Looking at the despairing Shido, Nia patted his shoulder with deep sympathy.
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