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We arrived at the innermost part of the palace, where the most luxurious room was probably located. The construction of the door and its decorations clearly made it seem like the most high-ranking person in the palace would be in this room.
According to Chris-san, Lilim-san seemed to be the ruler of this palace, so it made sense that she lived in the most luxurious room.
As I was feeling nervous, wondering what kind of person she was, Chris-san lightly knocked, and saying āIām coming inā, she opened the door.
Just as I had imagined from looking at the door, the inside of the room was spacious and luxurious, and seeing the person who seemed to be Lilim-san in the center of the room, I gulped.
She has long, shimmering blonde hair, emerald green eyes like Chris-sanās, clear, beautiful skin, and superb proportions. Wearing an alluring dress with her chest area daringly opened, she looked like an absolute beauty.
[Mother, I have brought Miyama-sama.]
However, that isnāt all it was to her. From her beauty, how should I say thisā¦ā¦ I could sense a strange atmosphere, or perhaps, a dangerous scent from her.
Just looking into her eyes, I felt a chill run down my spine.
If I had to describe her, I would say that she was a beauty in her prime. However, even her chillingly strange atmosphere is sublimated into her bewitching charm, making me feel like sheās the kind of woman there would be countless people who would want to reach out their hands towards her, even if touching her would spell their doom.
With her arms crossed, Lilim-sanās gaze scanned me from my feet to my head, before she calmly spoke.
[ā¦ā¦Iām one of Phantasmal Kingās executives, the Ten Demons. Codename : Lilim. Well, if people know that Iām a subordinate of Phantasmal King, it will be troublesome to manipulate their memory, so call me with my real name, Ristiaā¦ā¦ No, you could call me with my pet name, Risty.]
[I understand. Well then, Iāll refer to you as Risty-san. Iām sure youāre aware of it already, but Iām Miyama Kaito. Itās nice to meet you.]
[Nice to meet you too. Iāll call you Kaito too, you donāt mind, right?]
Just as Risty-san and I exchanged light introductions, Chris-san called out to Risty-san, her head seemingly tilted.
[ā¦ā¦Mother, would talking to him like that be alright? Miyama-sama isā¦ā¦]
[Because heās an extremely important person for Phantasmal Kingās subordinates, being the one Shalltear-sama recognizes as her superior? Yes, he sure is an important person. However, but ādoes he himself want to be treated like a kingā?]
[W- What you said certainly makes sense butā¦ā¦]
[Thereās a difference between respect and reverence. Kaito is my King, Shalltear-samaās lover, and is my daughter, Chrisā friend. If heās in trouble, he could always consult with me, and I will help him if needs be. However, putting aside if weāre under the gaze of others, wouldnāt it be better if you just treat him naturally?]
[Indeed, I would also appreciate it if people comfortably talk me.]
Risty-sanās words were exactly what I wanted to tell them. It was just as she said. For me, the Ten Demonsā King is Alice, so strangely treating me with such reverence would only make me feel troubled.
In fact, thatās part of the reason why I had been so exhausted up with the earlier introduction, so Iām rather grateful that Risty-san was acting naturally around me.
[I see, it seems like Mother understands Miyama-sama well.]
[No, you can tell this much from a glance. He clearly looked nervous, and from the order of precedence I heard, so far, he should have greeted Gluttony, Astaroth and Molochā¦ā¦ They were total fanatics and lifted up your name too much, havenāt they? You seem to be mentally tired tooā¦ā¦ It seems like you also have your own share of problems.]
Those words were also spot on. How should I say thisā¦ā¦ She had great insight. Seeing me reflexively making a wry smile, Risty-san giggled.
It seems like she has an accurate grasp of the mentality of a person and is quite easy to talk to.
[ā¦ā¦Ahh, errr, once again, thank you very much for your help in that incident in the God Realm. It might be meager, but hereās a thank-you gift.]
[What happened there is more like a job for us, so you donāt really have to thank usā¦ā¦ Well, since youāve already come all the way to do it, Iāll just accept it then. Hmmm, itās a nice pastry, not a bad choice. Why donāt you sit over there? Chris-chan tooā¦ā¦ Iāll brew you some tea.]
[Wouldnāt it be troublesome to call a servant and have them understand whatās going on here?]
Lightly answering Chris-sanās words, Risty-san made quick preparations to brew tea using the magic tools she had in her room.
As I sat down on a nearby sofa with Chris-san, looking as if she suddenly remembered something, she spoke.
[Speaking of which, Iād like to believe that there would be no way you would do thatā¦ā¦ but Mother, please donāt touch Miyama-sama in any way.]
The words she said just now were probably because she was worried about the same thing as Pandora-san. From what Iāve heard, Risty-san is as one would expect from a succubus, and is quite fond of playing around with men.
Hearing Chris-sanās words, Risty-san replied while preparing tea.
[You donāt have to worry, āthat would be impossibleā. Kaito is the furthest from my tastesā¦ā¦ In short, he is completely ānot an object of my romantic interestā.]
[Wha!? M- Mother!? Just those words are just plain rude!]
Hearing Risty-san nonchalantly say that Iām not to her taste at all, Chris-san flusteredly warned her, but Risty-san only smiled in response.
[Donāt get me wrong, Iām not speaking ill of him at all. In fact, āIām praising him quite a bitā, you know? This is quite unusual for me.]
Hearing Risty-san reassure us that she was complimenting me, even though she said that I wasnāt to her taste at all and that Iām not an object of her romantic interest, Chris-san and I both tilted our heads.
~ ~ Extra : Game-style Route Branching ~ ~
ćSpecial Route Unlock Conditions ć
1, Lilim and Kaito meets each other ćAchievedć
2. When Lilim and Kaito meets for the first time, Chris is the one introducing them to each other and accompanying them, with no other members of the Ten Demons around ćAchievedć
3. Exchanged letters with Chris more than a certain number of times ćAchievedć
4. Allowed by Lilim to be called with her pet name, Risty, when they first meet ćAchievedć
ā» āAliceās Affection Metersā, āKuromueinaās Affection Metersā, āChrisā Affection Metersā, and āIllnessā Affection Metersā were above a certain level, and the event āLilim learns knitting from Illnessā must have occurred.
5, Chris receives advice from Lilim about ćļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ļ¼ć
6. Kaito must be present in the above advice scene.
If all the above conditions have been met, ćSpecial Route: Chris becomes Kaitoās lover while sheās still Emperorćwill be unlocked.
If one of the above conditions werenāt met, you will lead to ćNormal Route: Chris becomes Kaitoās lover after giving up her throne as the Emperorć.