Chapter 136

Eris truly lives up to being the Goddess of Luck; even encountering an extortion scam in an alleyway, she manages to have a City Guard show up to resolve it.

However, sometimes being too lucky isn't a good thing either; for instance, being recognized by believers of her own sect.

This world has a festival called Eris; on that day, most Eris believers in cities will disguise themselves as Eris and come out to stroll.

Rumor has it that the Goddess Eris descends to the mortal realm on that day, but if one encounters someone dressed as the Goddess at other times, it might actually be the Goddess herself.

Eris has descended many times, leaving behind many legends, to the extent that when someone recognizes her, they chase after her like fanatical star-chasers.

Of course, Axis Cult believers are an exception; for some reason, those believers of the Senior Goddess always seem hostile toward her, even slandering her as the Dark Goddess.

The thief girl who was the Goddess's avatar spent a whole half-day just shaking off the various troubles she encountered after descending.

But by the time she shook off the troubles, night had already fallen; she had sneaked down, and acting in this world also requires relying on the strength of her own two legs.

There are many monsters at night; although Eris is confident in her stealth ability, she still decided to wait until tomorrow morning, then take a carriage to Axel, to make friends with her own believers and become the person in their prayers who would never abandon them.

At night, Darkness dressed up splendidly and met with Aqua and her disciple at a pre-arranged high-class restaurant.

"Hello, my name is Darkness, and I am a Crusader."

Upon meeting, Darkness introduced herself with some nervousness.

"I am Aqua, you already know that; this is my disciple Broly, you've seen him at the beauty pageant ring too, and it's precisely him who wants to make friends with you."

Aqua introduced them.

"Hello, my name is Broly, I am an Adventurer, and I want to make friends with you on the premise of letting you become my wife."

Broly stated his purpose very politely.

"Hmm, I know."

The boy's intention did not surprise Darkness; she was already clear on this information.

"Then, would Miss Darkness be willing to become my friend on the premise of ultimately becoming my wife?"

Broly asked straight to the point.

"Of course, under the Goddess's guidance, our meeting is simply fate's arrangement."

Darkness nodded in agreement without hesitation; she believed her prayer had taken effect, so there was no reason to refuse the friend the Goddess Eris had given her.

"It is indeed the Goddess's arrangement."

Broly glanced at Aqua Master beside him, fully agreeing with Darkness's statement, and nodded his own head as well.

"Miss Darkness, since you are willing to befriend me with the end result of becoming my wife, then I will naturally repay you in kind; so, let us discuss how to let you gain happiness!"

Broly went straight to the point.

"Ah, you want to let me gain sexual happiness right away?"

Darkness's mouth gaped open, her face turning red at a visible speed.

"Although it's a destined meeting, isn't our development speed a bit too fast?"

Darkness was somewhat reluctant; she was still a pure maiden, and although she had fantasies about that aspect, she never imagined her first time would be given to a boy.

This is a crime, right? It must be something the law doesn't allow, right? Once I agree, will I be arrested by the Security Officer and charged with child molestation? 【Ah, being imprisoned, how heart-moving, what to do?】

Darkness was in great turmoil; on one hand, the morals belonging to a Crusader forbade her from laying hands on a minor; on the other hand, the impulse as a masochist wanting to be punished was simply a demon's whisper, disturbing her mind.

"Too fast?"

Broly was a bit puzzled, but still continued along with Darkness's meaning.

"Then let's take it slow?"

"Ah?!"

The Crusader girl was somewhat disappointed.

【Darkness Happiness Value Decrease】

Broly: "???"

"No, I want it fast."

"Mhm~"

【Darkness Happiness Value Increase】

"Eh?!"

Broly was a bit startled; he thought for a moment, then continued: "Come on, tell me how to make you happy, I'll satisfy you thoroughly!"

"Ah!" Darkness exclaimed, both hands covering her mouth, but not out of fear — it was surprise and delight.

Darkness's mother died after giving birth to her; from childhood to adulthood, Darkness's father doted on this only daughter immensely, letting her have her way in everything.

But perhaps it was precisely this overly doting, unrestrained situation that instead gave Darkness a rebellious psychology, always wanting someone to strictly discipline her.

This psychology gradually evolved into masochistic tendencies during her days adventuring after coming of age.

And Broly, watching the Happiness Value fluctuate and attempting a forceful attitude, happened to strike right at the bullseye of Darkness's heart, letting this Crusader girl feel satisfaction.

The Happiness Value on Darkness rising continuously non-stop left Broly somewhat stunned.

"What are we eating tonight?"

When ordering, Broly asked.

"How about Red Wine Braised Beef?"

Across from him, Darkness proposed.

"No, we'll eat Garlic Roasted Giant Shrimp."

Broly rejected Darkness's proposal and chose another dish completely unrelated to Red Wine Braised Beef.

Darkness, her proposal rejected, bit her lip, turned her face away, sat in the opposite seat panting, her face flushed red.

Rejected, her proposal rejected again; if it were her father, he would surely say 【Alright, let's listen to Lalatina】, with such a statement.

Although being treated gently feels nice, upon closer examination, Darkness still prefers this kind of situation where she is forcefully refused.

"Broly, what's wrong with you? You didn't order a single one of the dishes Miss Darkness proposed.

That won't do. You're friends with Miss Darkness, so for a girl, you have to demonstrate your gentlemanly demeanor.

What? You ask what gentlemanly demeanor is? That is naturally deferring to women. You have to respect Miss Darkness's ordering opinion.

Otherwise, look, Miss Darkness is getting angry; the breath from her nose is spraying just like a bull."

Broly was lectured by Aqua. The boy looked at Darkness's still-rising Happiness Value and felt some doubt about his own master's words.

"I'm sorry, Miss Darkness. This child Broly is still young and not too sensible. Now let me, as his master, order a few dishes you like to eat!"

As Aqua spoke, she took the menu from Broly's hand, but just as she prepared to order, a hand suddenly reached out from the side and pressed the menu in her hand down.

"Miss Darkness?"

Aqua tried to flip open the menu, but discovered she couldn't move it at all, and looked over with some doubt.

"I'm fine, and I'm not angry. I just think his ordering is very good. Miss Aqua, just let your disciple continue ordering."

Darkness raised her head and spoke with a face full of enjoyment.

Aqua: "..."

After eating dinner.

"Waitress, check."

Aqua called the waitress and prepared to settle the bill.

"We ate this much; the price isn't cheap. Let me settle the bill."

Darkness said.

"How can that do? Since you said it's a surprise for you, then naturally we'll settle the bill."

Just as Aqua refused and prepared to pay, Broly stopped her.

"Master Aqua, just let her settle the bill."

"Hm?"

"You also feel this will make you happier, right, Miss Darkness... hmm, Darkness."

【Ah, we've only known each other for how long, and a child younger than myself is already calling me by name directly, and with such a matter-of-fact air making me pay the bill, when clearly tonight the other party is the host!】

"Miss Aqua, Broly is right. Let me settle this bill."

【Darkness, Happiness Value rising】

Aqua: "???"

(Chapter End)