42. Sister, you have something, but not much
Was it out of anger for my rejection of her “merciful conditions” that she chose to strike? Or was it because the words “fairy” that I mentioned made her panic and act? In any case, the oversized scissors resting beside the throne were certainly not a mere decoration for Rose to show off or play cute; they were genuine weapons capable of “killing”!
After all, with her flowing white hair and billowing cloak, accompanied by all this, Rose’s figure, adorned by the scarlet moonlight, appeared somewhat ethereal and eerie. In the next moment, she was already before me! The two sharp blades of the scissors were positioned on either side of my body, their glinting edges shimmering with a blood-red light, as if they could slice my body in half like paper at any moment!
Of course, I was a bit scared; after all, I was facing a death script from a foreign and unfamiliar fairy. I couldn’t react to danger like Kephiel or Nilu, turning it into strength and motivation. But…
This level of tension was not enough to make me kneel and beg for mercy at the sight of the fairy before me.
“What did you just say?”
In contrast to her dangerous actions, Rose’s blood-red eyes were filled with tension and astonishment. Even without a script’s reminder, I could see that she was just a “paper tiger,” all show and no substance.
“I was just saying, Rose, you might have some misunderstanding about the identities of the three of us. You think we came to the Merli United Kingdom just for a vacation, with a rich pretty boy and his two wives—right?”
“However, the current situation is a bit special, so I think it’s time to clarify our true identities for you. So, um—Your Majesty, the Queen of the Merli United Kingdom at night, your title does sound impressive, but… does it compare to the combined might of the Great Ying Empire and the Rodma Empire?”
“If tonight I happen to get a little hurt, scrape my skin, or even not make it back, I fear that within a few days, my two wives will start arguing at the negotiation table about how to divide the Merli United Kingdom and who gets what.”
“…Ha! Who are you trying to fool!” The astonished Rose erupted with her final threat, “A pretty boy is just a pretty boy, and your scare tactics are so weak and pathetic! If you don’t accept my terms, don’t blame me for cutting you in half and slowly collecting your blood!”
“Ah, and there’s one more thing I need to correct: in front of my wives, I am definitely a pretty boy, but that’s a pretty boy in their eyes, not in yours.”
“!”
Rose’s anger was quickly replaced by astonishment, which was only natural, as she seemed to finally realize: her intention to “cut me” could now only be a pose; she couldn’t exert any force at all!
Rather, a pair of shadowy hands had firmly grasped the blades, beginning to pry Rose’s scissors apart!
“Ah!”
Then, in the next moment, Rose was forced to let go, and the scissors fell to the ground with a “clatter”! Stunned for a moment, Rose immediately lunged at my neck with her hands like claws!
“[You are aware of the enemy’s attacks and abilities.]”
“Zelus.”
Yet all of this was in vain! Ikusis’s “suggestion” combined with Zelus’s “transformation” had already ensured that the shadows held Rose’s arm tightly, preventing her from touching me even a fraction!
“Yasai Rose, the ‘Blood Fairy’ of the Merli United Kingdom, right?”
“What…”
Rose’s arm, gripped by my fairy, dissolved into a mist of blood. However, right after that, a “palm” emerged behind her, clearly intending to “swat” her like a bat!
“Abilities are strengthened through the blood of others.”
“How do you know!?”
Sensing danger, Rose immediately dodged. Yet, as she continued to retreat, it was evident that she no longer had any intention of “causing me trouble”! Her eyes were filled with shock and tension!
“Can you guess how I know?”
“!”
【The blood fairy is afraid of Oqilide!】
“You don’t even look like a ‘self-disciplined fairy’; you’re just an ordinary fairy. You can escape your master’s constraints and act independently, but that’s only because of your special ability. Of course, it also has to do with the fact that you’re hiding in this place. The Meri United Kingdom is a place where there aren’t many ‘monsters’ around. These reasons allow you, as a fairy, to thrive.”
I moved closer to Rose, who was on the ground, dragging her body back.
I didn’t take a single step, yet the panic on the midget’s face intensified.
“However, if I say this, Nilu will complain about me again. A fairy is just a fairy; you’re being too narrow-minded. The kingdoms outside aren’t your ‘beginner village.’ Some people’s ‘blood’ isn’t so easy to obtain. Who knows… it might not even be something a fairy like you can afford.”
【The blood fairy wants to escape!】
“Don’t even think about running. If you run now, Kefir and Nilu will immediately act and wipe you out completely. Want to take a guess at whether they have that kind of strength?”
“!”
Compared to the expression on her face that seemed ready to tear me apart, Rose’s body obediently dared not move.
Ordinary fairies are no match for self-disciplined fairies. The latter can establish themselves as kings in their own right, after all, self-disciplined fairies possess powerful abilities and self-recovery methods. The former, without the presence of a “master” to provide strength, is limited in power. Not to mention this midget, who has grown accustomed to the “beginner village,” thinking she’s the strongest and everyone else is weak.
It’s precisely because of this that I dared to leave Kefir and Nilu behind, agreeing to jump into the “trap” alone with Rinka. After all, this trap even seemed a bit too “shallow” for me. With the fairies I currently have, it’s enough to handle it. Only by coming alone could this blood fairy be so easily hooked.
“Rose, do you still want my ‘blood’?”
I looked at Rose, who was cautiously getting up, her nervous gaze never leaving me. “If you have no other thoughts, can we start the ‘candlelight dinner’ now? I’m feeling a bit hungry.”
“……”
Finally, Rose, who had been standing still, erupted after a few minutes!
“Lin Ke!!! How dare you deceive me!!”
“It’s a misunderstanding, Master! I didn’t know he was actually…”
“This man is at least accompanied by three or four fairies! He’s a genuine fairy envoy! You actually told me he was just an ordinary pretty boy!!?”
With that, Rose crossed her arms, looking terrified as she continuously backed away!
“Don’t come any closer! If you try to force a contract on me, I’ll fight to the death to kill you!”
Not a chance…
I’ve seen enough of the airport.