6. The Villager Opens the Door, the Community Delivers Warmth

After I used the script to scare off the easily fooled beastman with some gossip and sweet talk, those scripts like “I was killed by a punch” or “kicked to death” disappeared. Moreover, my heroic act of saving a beauty might have been too impactful for the little elf midget’s tender heart, as it surprisingly made her develop feelings for me.

Don’t love me, it won’t lead anywhere, but this feeling of being a typical protagonist is indeed quite pleasant.

Men are all creatures of vanity, so I seriously patted the little midget’s head.

“Be careful next time.”

Then I prepared to take my leave.

For a moment, I felt as if almost all the elves in this inn were gasping when I patted the little midget’s head. I didn’t know what they were afraid of, but the little midget didn’t pull out any huge ax or big sword to slice me, so I didn’t pay it any mind and went to collect my luggage with Nilu.

Later, I had temporarily packed my luggage with Nilu and, using the method taught to me by the uncle along with the script, confirmed that there were no strange surveillance devices in the room. When traveling, one must be especially cautious, especially with a delicate lady like Miss Nilu by my side, who still needed my protection.

That’s right… Tonight, Nilu and I would be staying together.

It wasn’t because there were no extra rooms in the border inn of Prus, leading to that awkward and ambiguous situation of “a lonely man and a woman alone in one room,” but rather because of the potential death scripts that could emerge at any moment; coupled with Miss Nilu’s special identity, I could only choose to protect her throughout.

So, I vowed…

“Ogilid-san…”

“Yes!? W-What’s wrong?”

I accidentally caught sight of Nilu in this state after her bath, a sight that would make any man’s nose bleed if he looked too long! What’s worse, I wasn’t even sure if Nilu knew or didn’t know, as she patted the bed beside her.

Is this tempting me to commit a crime!?

“Aren’t you going to talk to me about the upcoming itinerary? Why don’t you come sit closer?”

I swallowed hard.

If it weren’t for the script, I might even treat Nilu as some kind of “benefit character,” especially at this moment right after her bath! Her damp black hair; hazy eyes; flushed cheeks. Thankfully, we were out, and Nilu wasn’t wearing anything fancy; otherwise, I feared I might really do something reckless in a moment of heat.

【Nilu hopes Ogilid will come closer.】

No, big shot, this really can’t happen. Your deep-seated enmity as the protagonist second only to Kefer means I absolutely won’t see the sunlight tomorrow if you lay a hand on me! Moreover, even if I did, I doubt Kefer would spare me.

I sat down opposite Nilu, and as for my eyes, they couldn’t help but sweep over her chest and the thighs that her skirt couldn’t cover. Nilu not only didn’t mind, but even seemed to intentionally straighten her body to let me see better!

I dare not delve further into my thoughts, and hurriedly changed the topic.

“Niru, we will continue our journey next. First, we head to the capital of the Pruess Kingdom, where we find Mael, the friend Sir Dirk mentioned, and stay temporarily with her.”

“Hmm.”

Niru nodded in agreement, but she was clearly not paying attention. She just kept staring at me.

“However, Dirk mentioned that I am simply a ‘friend’ of his. Therefore, we must not reveal our true identities to the elves here. After all, my status as an international fugitive remains unchanged.”

“Hmm.”

[Niru is not listening to Euclid’s explanation with her heart.]

What nonsense! I know! She’s just staring at my face now, and I’m surprised she can hear me when I speak!

But I can’t ignore it, because as soon as we enter the realm of Pruess, I’ve encountered scripts like “Euclid was murdered in the Pruess Kingdom” and “Niru obtained the strongest power in the Pruess Kingdom”, telling me that this ‘honeymoon’ with the great leader Kefir won’t be simple.

The next moment, Niru said something even more alarming!

“Mr. Euclid, tonight…how shall we sleep?”

“What!?”

Niru’s seductive demeanor now scares me and my little brother!

“The bed is only one…”

“I can sleep on the floor or the sofa…”

“But, Mr. Euclid, I have a problem sleeping outside where there’s only one person.”

Don’t add such a convenient illness to yourself at a time like this!

“In the past, it was always with the young mistress, but now…”

As soon as she finished speaking, Niru’s gaze was no longer secretive; it was boldly directed at me, and it was clear that she was saying, “Take a bath and then sleep with me.”

Agreeing would make me a beast, and not agreeing would make me worse than a beast. Isn’t it all suicide?

When I didn’t know how to respond, there was a sudden knock at the door.

[Knock, knock]

“Ah! Someone’s here!”

I was relieved to be distracted by the knocking, and I thought I could delay time by making up an excuse.

“Who is it?”

“Open up, it’s the water meter inspector!”

It was the gold-haired innkeeper’s voice from this morning.

This isn’t the inn’s water meter, is it? Could it be that the innkeeper is really the X-Chastity Killer and has already targeted my innocent… Oh, forget it, let’s open the door and delay the time.

I shook my head and prepared to open the door, but the script changed in that moment…

[Euclid was captured! He was accidentally injured and died during the struggle!]

How did a death script suddenly appear?!

Bah, that’s not crucial! What about the situation I’m in? Me and Nell have been walking, without encountering any…

Hsst – the next moment, something strange suddenly flashed through my mind!

From the start of the morning when Miss Nell and I entered the inn, there has been a script for my demise. That didn’t bother me much, but these death scripts should’ve vanished with the departure of those orcs. I didn’ t have any grudges with the elf extras or the landlady, and more importantly, I helped diffuse the chaos by assisting them. They should be thanking me, surely. Any possible death script would be something for the future, not now!

Unless…

They’re not ordinary at all?

I realized something and grabbed Nell immediately!

“Nell, pack our things and let’s leave immediately!”

“Hmm? Is Mr. Euglith…?”

“Shh! No time to explain, get dressed quickly!”

Something has changed. Our whereabouts, my identity – everything might be exposed!

But it was too late when I realized!

[Euglith captured!]

[Nell captured!]

[Euglith trying to escape, captured!]

In the next moment, the inn’s door was kicked away, courtesy of the elven landlady from the morning. Windows shattered as numerous elves rappelled through, each holding bows and aiming straight at me. A single move could result in chaos. I knew there was no chance of escape.

“Euglith, is that correct?”

[No response.]

“I’m Mel, the one you were planning to ally with. Although you may have many questions, but first, pack your belongings and bring your maid, then let’s happily return to Puross’s capital together.”

The alluring landlady from this morning now had no traces of previous flirtatiousness. She gazed at me, beckoning, as if the actions of Puross’s elves were already familiar to her.

I’m in deep trouble now, with no way out!

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