69. Only Bad Men Are Charming
The script indicated that as the blood fairy of the white-haired elves, Rose clearly knew the clues in the main storyline that could “master the means to deal with those ‘Saints’.” Since this clue seemed important and Rose didn’t want to tell me in front of Lin Ke, I followed her wishes, found a reason to let Lin Ke leave first, and then directly questioned Rose.
Though the place where the two of us were alone was the “Supreme Leader’s vehicle,” even so, it was not a spacious area that could accommodate both me and Rose sitting across from each other, putting on a formal demeanor to converse. In the cramped space, Lin Ke Ke showed no intention of moving away from me. After yawning to wake herself up a bit, she turned around like a cat that had just woken up and climbed onto my lap.
With her fairy-like body, which was no different from that of a little midget, she perched on my legs like a large doll. I had to admit, regardless of the “attributes,” they all had their corresponding destructive power. At least when a “midget” made such a move, the impact was extraordinary.
Rose squinted her eyes, a mischievous smile creeping onto her lips: “Are you eager to fulfill your duties as my master?”
“N-no.”
I admitted I panicked for a moment, but I was no longer a naive fool. Such matters were well within my experience to handle. Moreover, this fairy, as a midget, had just that fleeting charm; what followed was the brashness and arrogance typical of a mischievous child, which quickly calmed me down.
“Pretty boy, although due to circumstances beyond your control you’ve become my master, do you even know who I am?”
It’s quite impressive that this fairy could sit on my lap, arms wrapped around my shoulders, and say such audacious things.
“I was once a fairy beloved by all in the royal family of the white-haired elves. Under normal circumstances, ordinary people wouldn’t even catch a glimpse of me, let alone make me acknowledge them as a master. Even if… most people have long forgotten the existence of those elves, I am still the queen of the night in this kingdom~ To have me as your companion is something you should be grateful for!”
“You’re just a blood fairy…”
If I should be thankful for getting an ordinary fairy, then what about the self-disciplined fairy I had before? Shouldn’t I be burning incense for that one?
“W-well, whatever! First, I’m reminding you to hurry up and fulfill your duties as a master! Second, I hope you can remember this premise.”
“I’ll definitely do it next time,” I tried to say, but the script had already silenced me first.
【The blood fairy Rose is preparing.】
It seems that Rose was already getting ready to inform me about the content of this script.
“Mm.”
After receiving my affirmation, Rose’s expression became much more serious.
“Pretty boy, if you really find the ‘bloodline’ that was left behind, what do you plan to do with it? How will you handle her?”
“…”
I seemed to understand something, but before I could voice it, Rose continued.
“This bloodline is something those ‘traitors’ who betrayed the kingdom and the fairies absolutely want to eliminate, because no matter how scared they are, this ‘bloodline’ is both the target and the ‘key’ to revenge. But… honestly, I don’t know how to take revenge on those traitors with the bloodline left behind. Is it by exhausting all her magical power? Or by using her for some strange experiment? I’m not sure.”
“Then, if you find this ‘bloodline,’ what will you do with her?”
Raising her head to look at me, Rose’s gaze was intense, showing no sign of drowsiness from the late hour. As for her earlier musings about the many “strange aspects,” in the end, it was merely to express a single thought.
[Rose was expecting a direct response from O’Keefe.]
Rose wanted me to say something “nice,” even if it was just an empty promise, it would allow her to feel at ease and continue sharing clues about the “bloodline.” Because of this, I could immediately sense the “strangeness” in Rose’s attitude. The way she asked me felt as if… she already knew.
However, there was no time for me to ponder this. Regarding this question, or rather, Rose’s expectations of me as her “master,” I had long since formulated a response.
“The blood fairy… You should know that I didn’t come to the Merli United Kingdom solely to protect the ‘bloodline’ of the white-haired fairy. You might have misunderstood my identity; I never claimed to be a good person. All my previous actions were part of a purposeful plan, not out of some saintly intent.”
“I had already reminded you of this before you acknowledged me as your master that night, and even after. Now, you are cautiously pleading for me to be a good person… isn’t it a bit too late? If I refuse, as a fairy, you not only cannot resist, but you must also comply with my wishes.”
“!”
“Indeed, you are different from other fairies. You have underestimated the significance of ‘acknowledging a master.’ This relationship, which pertains to your future, once mishandled, leaves you with no chance for regret. For instance, even if you don’t speak now, I can use my authority as your master to make you talk; you cannot resist.”
I watched as Rose’s surprise gradually turned into tension, and continued, “My purpose has always been for Clefair and Nilu, as well as my own future. For that, I would not hesitate to commit a ‘bad deed’ if necessary.”
“You…”
Are you scared? Hah… You used to call me a pretty boy, but now you realize how dangerous it is to casually acknowledge a master, don’t you? Luckily, you encountered me; in the future…
Hmm, it seems there won’t be a future. Thinking about it this way, Rose, this fairy, is quite lucky.
I smiled.
“That said, these are my thoughts. However, under normal circumstances, I would certainly consider the feelings of the two of them first. If I had said those words to Clefair, I would be sleeping on a washboard tonight.”
“So, Rose, I answer you: if I find the ‘bloodline,’ I will at least protect her first, then figure out how she intends to ‘deal with the white-haired fairy.’ At the very least, I won’t harm her unnecessarily. As for draining her magic or experimenting on her… what era do you think this is? The Great Yeng Empire and the major kingdoms can always think of safe ways to utilize the power of the bloodline.”
“…”
Rose stared at me blankly for a while before finally reacting, then…
She frowned at me and complained, “Hey, pretty boy, have… have many women told you that you’re a scumbag?”
What!? Nonsense! How could a great fairy master like me be a “scumbag”? Acknowledge me as your master, and you should be secretly delighted for the rest of your life.
“Playing with women is truly done with such skill that it makes me feel disgusted.”
“Hey, as my little fairy, show a bit more respect to your master.”
I reached out to tug at Rose’s face, but the little girl just turned away and lay down on my thigh.
However, as her back was turned to me, I could still hear her murmuring.
“Whenever you have time, let Lin Ke take you deeper into the castle. I’m not doing such exhausting work. Anyway, inside the castle, there’s the ‘result’ you desire.”
【Clues about the white-haired elf bloodline exist within Lin Ke’s castle.】
At the same time, the script appeared alongside Rose’s words.
It pointed precisely to a direction and outcome I had already begun to suspect.
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