51. Office Play

The great chieftain of the Austro-Hungarian tribe, Zelus, used her shapeshifting tricks to tease me and Clefair. Finally, after days of frowning and pondering how to approach the insightful fairy Icarus, she brought me hope and a method.

According to Zelus, as long as she has a clear reference, she can completely transform into the other person’s appearance from top to bottom, even mimicking any special weapons or unique traits they possess. So, using this little fox’s power to slightly “fool” that insightful fairy into finding her wouldn’t be too difficult.

The script for Icarus’s demise was approaching, and with no time left to hesitate, I immediately began my “plan” to protect this proud yet timid fairy after obtaining Adeph’s consent.

Later, at sunset, in Adeph’s office.

Sitting in the guest seat, I was staring blankly at a crystal ball on the table when, with a soft sound, Adeph walked in, taking off her hat to fan herself while sighing.

“Sorry for being a bit late; there was a small issue in the territorial area, but nothing serious. No one can escape from our Pruliss territory.”

Saying this, Adeph quickly adjusted her mood and looked around, “You said you were going to find ‘Icarus.’ Has the plan… started?”

“Yes, it has.”

I nodded, as the script was currently progressing smoothly.

[Ogilid has begun the plan to meet the insightful fairy Icarus!]

“Clefair just went with Zelus along the route you provided. My task is to watch the crystal ball and remind them how to respond when necessary.”

Adéle blinked: “Using ‘that trick’?”

“That’s right~”

I smiled slightly, concealing my achievements and fame.

Earlier, Icarus had clearly stated that she would not meet with me, Kephiel, and Zelus, so normal means would naturally be ineffective. In Adéle’s words, Icarus was like a core hub in the Kingdom of Prulus; many passages in the core area could not be opened without her consent, and even Adéle lacked the authority to do so.

Therefore, to see Icarus, one had to employ a special method, such as using the little fox’s disguise ability to slightly “trick” that fairy.

And that was my plan.

My words made Adéle nod; this matter was originally her agreement, so the elven girl in front of me had no other thoughts after hearing it.

No, it seemed there were still other “thoughts.”

Rather than worrying about the success of the plan, Adéle, back in her office, was clearly concerned about something else.

She glanced around, and after confirming that there were indeed only the two of us in the office, she pretended to cough.

“Ahem! Icarus is an important fairy in the Kingdom of Prulus; generally speaking, her thoughts and requests are never refused by us. This time, I am risking Icarus’s anger to help you meet her directly, and… this is not an easy task at all~”

I immediately raised my hands in surrender.

“Whatever request you have, Your Majesty Adéle, you can present it to the Queen of the Great Ying Empire after this matter is over; she will surely fulfill it.”

After all, the queen is my fairy, and she wouldn’t be angry if I used her as a shield.

However, this request clearly could not satisfy Adéle.

“No, it’s you who wants to see Icarus, so it should be you who fulfills my request—it’s just right that that troublesome woman Kephiel isn’t here, so it’s the perfect time to bring it up~”

As she spoke, Adéle loosened the tie at her chest, a smile of impending “success” on her face.

No matter how you looked at it, this scene had a vibe of “an innocent girl being threatened and taken advantage of by a wealthy uncle,” but in reality… it seemed completely the opposite.

“My request is very simple~”

Adéle leaned against me, using somewhat immature gestures, clearly trying to “flirt” with me, “Give me both the firsts of being a fairy, before and after…”

“Not happening!”

I hurriedly covered Adéle’s mouth, fearing that this fairy would blurt out something inappropriate next. By the way, Adéle, your preferences are a bit… bold, aren’t they? The new village hasn’t even been established yet, and you’re already thinking of challenging Hell mode?

In the next moment, Adéle pried my hand away.

“Then let your engagement with that human woman be null and void.”

That was even less possible, dear Adéle.

“Um… Your Majesty Adéle, shouldn’t we focus on Kephiel’s actions instead?”

I intended to use this excuse to divert Adéle’s attention, but… it was completely useless. From the moment she leaned against me, her mind was nowhere near the matter at hand.

She rubbed her head against my chest and playfully pouted, “No~ That woman follows you every day; it’s not easy to have this opportunity. Whatever they do, let them do it; can’t you focus on the things right in front of you?”

Before her words fell, Adéle turned her face.

“Look, look, there’s a genuine fairy right in front of you~ This is the long-eared one that fairies take the most pride in and protect the best; don’t you want to give it a little lick?”

Adéve’s long ears were almost within reach. I could feel their softness just by looking, and under the glow of the setting sun, I even caught a glimpse of the fine golden fur along the edges of her ears…

“Why not give it a try~ and then tell me how it feels? Who’s feeling better, after all? Compared to fox ears, that is~”

Looking up at me, Adéve revealed a hint of shyness, yet wore a somewhat “meaningful” smile. How could anyone withstand this?

“Licking, that’s too perverse. Can I just touch them?”

“Touching deeper is fine too~”

As she said these strange words, Adéve leaned in closer, exuding an air of “If you don’t satisfy me, you won’t be leaving the office in one piece today.”

Helpless, just as I was about to extend my sinful hand to appease Adéve, the crystal ball projecting Kephiel’s actions from the other side suddenly emitted an unusual sound!

“Foolish human, do you think I would believe that!?”

Ikaros’s emotionless voice rang out, yet I could clearly hear the anger in it. My hand trembled and instinctively withdrew from beside Adéve’s ear at that moment, realizing: in the projection of the crystal ball, Kephiel and another “Adéve” had not successfully deceived Ikaros with Adéve’s image!

“The Adéve beside you is a fake, Zelus. Please do not use such a boring trick in front of me. I am watching; nothing here can escape my eyes.”

With the script’s appearance, I also sensed the dire situation!

【Insight: The fairy Ikaros has detected Adéve’s disguise!】

【Ikaros is very angry!】

The plan that was supposed to go smoothly with Kephiel, relying on Adéve’s appearance to fool Ikaros… had actually been seen through by Ikaros!?

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