paranoianovel Chapter 216: Sentinels are those figures with blurred image, Right?
Chapter 216: Sentinels are those figures with blurred image, Right?
"Hmm" Eli nodded in response to what they had said about News channels.
'Tap'
"So, in simple terms, they wanted to get back at me for screwing at them first, right?" Eli asked nonchalantly.
"...Yeah" Adriana replied, her expression mirroring disapproval at Eli's seemingly carefree attitude.
"Hmmm, I am hungr-"
"It's ready, Master" Scylla suddenly announced with a smile.
"...Let's eat then" Eli said with a warm smile.
Adriana and the others followed her to the dining table.
"Isn't this a bit too much?" Eli questioned as the table became laden with an abundance of dishes.
"W-Well, I thought you would be tired or something?" Scylla said, her cheeks flushing as she averted her eyes.
"Heheh....I'm not even tired" He winked at her before casting a playful glance at Lilith.
"...."
"What's the matter, Lilith?" Eli asked Lilith, who was regarding the dishes with a mix of disdain and longing.
"I-I'm sorry, Darling... I just thought about how nice it would be to cook for you" Lilith said with a touch of melancholy. Before Scylla could take charge of the kitchen, Lilith had made attempts; however, her efforts and food were consistently tainted by Dark Mana.
'~Chu~'
'Tap, Tap, Tap'
Eli tenderly kissed her forehead before saying, "I love you".
A sentiment that made everyone blush, even though it was directed at her alone.
No one fought over the feeding issue, recognizing Eli's genuine hunger as he savoured each bite.
"Heheh..." Scylla giggled, pleased to see that her efforts hadn't gone unnoticed.
After a thoroughly satisfying breakfast both stomach and heart, Eli looked around at the amused faces of the others.
"Lit-little hungry?" Eli smiled, awkwardly scratching his chin.
"Hahaha...."
"Hehehe..."
Laughter filled the room, creating a genuine atmosphere.
"Scylla" Eli called her.
"Yes, Master" Scylla tilted her head.
Eli took her hand and kissed her palm gently,
'~chu~'
"Thank You for your hard work and...
I Love You"
"W-What? N-o-Wh..." Scylla was taken aback, blushing heavily, her character seemingly de-evolving at that moment?
"Hmmp" Lilith pouted, shooting a glare at the maid.
However,
'~chu~'
"Jealous?" Eli teased, his smile hinting at playful mischief.
'~chu~'
'Tap'
"Yes" Lilith snorted, returning the kiss.
"Really?"
'~chu~'
"Ye--"
'~chu~'
'Tap, Tap'
"Really?"
"Y-"
'~chu~'
Adriana frowned, not quite understanding.
'Tap'
"..." Lilith scrutinized her before deciding, "Okay, Adriana, give her every resource she needs"
"No, I won't" Adriana firmly rejected the idea, prompting Lilith to frown.
"Don't frown at me!! What the fuck are you guys hiding from me?" Adriana snapped, frustration and anger bubbling to the surface as she struggled to comprehend why Lilith trusted Scylla.
"...." Lilith stared at the little girl (For Her) who seemed angry and frustrated.
"Sigh, this woman is more than what meets the eye. The moment I tell you everything, her entire existence will be revoked from this ti---
Hmm, trust me, Adriana, I need her in case anything happens to my husband" Lilith, who was about to reveal more, suddenly stopped and asked sincerely.
"...." Adriana stared at Lilith's sincere face, then glanced at Scylla, who was calmly observing Lilith.
"Okay" Adriana reluctantly agreed.
"One more thing, Adriana, don't forget, here the Mana itself is a living being" Lilith said with an enigmatic tone.
"Hmmm" Adriana nodded.
"Arrrhh"
"Fucckk! What was...that?"
Both Mia and Zera woke up from their faint.
"Here, drink water" Scylla said as she handed them water.
"B-Brother?" Mia spat out the water when she saw Eli's dark black eyes.
"Don't worry, he will be fine" Lilith reassured.
"....hmm" Mia reluctantly nodded, though her worry for her brother was evident.
"...." Zera also looked at him with a worried face.
"You fine, Dear?"
"Y-Yes, Mother" Zera assured her worried mother.
"W-What was that, My King?" Zera asked with a respectful tone.
"There are things you shouldn't know until you are ready" Lilith answered straightforwardly and turned her attention to Mia,
"You little girl, You know more about me?" Lilith asked with a puzzled expression.
When Mia spoke about history, her face lit up like a fangirl, and Lilith had noticed. What's more, Mia, who despised other women near Eli, suddenly acknowledged Lilith's existence as if she must be with him.
It certainly intrigued Lilith, just like Adriana and Scylla were also shocked to see those joyful expressions when Mia spoke about the Fallen's God 'Lilith'.
"Well, Yeah My big sister told me" Mia said truthfully.
'Tap, Tap'
"Why?" Lilith frowned.
"Because you saved her"
Those words made Lilith ponder, and Adriana wore a frown expression.
"Elaborate more?" Adriana inquired.
"I don't have many details since my big sister only told me that,
When she was training in the Fiend Forgotten Forest, she encountered a high-level monster that almost took her life. But she was saved by a dark figure that called itself 'Lilith'"
"....And you trust that dark figure?" Adriana made a sceptical look and also noted Lilith averting her eyes and whistling as if she didn't what they were talking about.
"I don't know about that, but my big sister said she wanted to become just like 'Lilith' to protect our brother"
Adriana glared at Lilith who immediately averted her eyes.
Adriana's eyes twitched as she asked in a growling tone,
"So, you roam around when I am not there?"
'whistle, whistle'
'Tap, Tap'
'twitch'
An atmosphere filled with tension and was just about to escalate when,
"arhh" A pained voice leaked out.
"Darling" Lilith looked at Eli, whose eyes returned to normal, though he blankly stared at the ceiling before blinking.
"Huh?"