Alistair shifted the topic, saying, "But I don't deny it."
"I'm quite fond of youthful, vibrant, and resilient girls."
"…"
Leone didn't know what to say.
Like, seriously.
Your Majesty.
Is it okay to be so blunt?
You…
But.
Leone thought it over—her lord was the god of darkness, so it all seemed reasonable.
As everyone knew.
Gods of darkness never hid their desires and were notorious tricksters.
Alistair withdrew his gaze. "Alright, Andromeda Island seems about done. Time to leave."
"Okay."
Persephone and Leone had no objections.
The trio left Andromeda Island, continuing their leisurely journey.
Five days.
For ordinary people, that's barely enough to travel far, with most time spent on the road.
But for the three.
It was far simpler.
For them, time made everything effortless.
Over those five days, they explored countless landscapes, touring to their hearts' content.
Hades' City!
Alistair, Persephone, and Leone.
Returned to Hades' City.
"Let's go."
"Time to head back."
Alistair raised a hand, preparing to return to Elysium.
At that moment.
Leone suddenly reached out, grabbing Alistair's arm.
"Hm?"
Alistair blinked, looking at Leone, instantly understanding.
"Heh heh heh~~~"
Persephone chuckled, covering her mouth. "No fooling around in Hades' City, Leone. Wait until we're back in Elysium. This isn't our home—problems could arise."
"Hee hee hee~~~"
Leone grinned happily.
Under Alistair's calm gaze, she hoisted him onto her shoulder and dashed off joyfully.
"This girl."
Persephone shook her head fondly, unperturbed, and returned to Elysium.
To her.
Such things didn't matter.
Though.
All along.
Nothing had truly happened between Alistair and Persephone, but she was at peace. Some things could come slowly.
Meanwhile.
Leone carried Alistair to a room, setting him down.
"Jie jie jie~~~"
Leone rubbed her hands, letting out a strange laugh, exclaiming, "Your Majesty, it's finally my turn!"
"…"
Alistair didn't know what to say, looking at her with amusement, shaking his head helplessly.
She seemed.
A very bold, brazen little lioness.
Perfect chance to test her mettle.
Alistair vs. Lioness.
The battle commenced.
The result?
Well~~~
She looked like a bold lioness but was just a little kitten—bold, yes, but quite weak.
Alistair found it lacking.
Midway.
The lioness's keeper, the general, came to watch, only to be dragged into the fray.
The result?
No need to ask…
The next day.
Noon.
Right as the portal's cooldown ended, Alistair emerged from the room, strolling leisurely toward the hall.
"Dust."
Persephone, as always, waited quietly for him.
Alistair sat beside her, stretching lazily. "Persephone, didn't rest a bit?"
"Rest."
"Hm~~~"
Persephone smiled, shaking her head. "No need. I've slept long enough. Now, I just want to watch the future unfold."
"Speaking of."
"How are Najenda and Leone doing?"
Persephone asked gently.
Alistair scratched his cheek, a touch embarrassed.
Well…
"They're sleeping soundly."
"You!"
Persephone tapped his forehead gently. "Dust, not just your body—those girls' well-being matters too. If something goes wrong, it's trouble."
"Got it."
Alistair grinned, nodding.
No denying.
Between him and Persephone.
Hm~~~
A sweet romance?
Not quite!
But.
Alistair had to admit, the mature, understanding, indulgent older-sister vibe was incredibly comforting.
A motherly girlfriend?
Something like that.
But.
Alistair didn't mind—his tastes were broad, and nothing would go wrong.
"Your Majesty."
"Lord Hades."
At that moment, several striking figures entered, taking seats.
Pandora and Ker, naturally, needed no mention.
Esdeath, Akame, Kurome, Chelsea, Sheele, Mine.
The six women settled in.
Notably.
Alistair's palace hall.
Hm!
Vast enough to fit hundreds, even two hundred, comfortably.
Of course.
That was spacious seating. Tighter arrangements weren't necessary.
Alistair leaned against Persephone, while Mine curiously scanned the room. Noticing Najenda and Leone's absence, and seeing Alistair's sly grin, she shyly lowered her head.
Hm~~~
Alistair eyed Mine, thinking her petite frame was intriguing—worth exploring later.
But.
Having just feasted yesterday, he wasn't hungry yet.
It could wait—business first.
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