The Elemental Sword Demon King
Episode 211: Abduction of the Queen
"In addition to the fact that you just recovered the strength of your spirit contract not too long ago, you should have tried to gradually strengthen your bond with your spirit!"
As members of the nobility serving the imperial family, Eve and Aura were bound by etiquette to withstand what they could say to Tiana the imperial princess.
But since the Victorian family had been stripped of their title, she was able to speak very openly and unwisely to the current Tiana.
"I-I don't need you to teach me that, Victoria." Tiana replied defiantly.
He understood very well that Victoria was really worried and cared about him. Nevertheless, he still felt a sense of opposition emerge naturally.
“I feel you are too anxious, but there is no need to force yourself to become stronger immediately. Tiana, your ritual dance performance is already very reliable and besides, don't we have Kaizo? She's strong."
"Then do you intend to remain dependent on Kaizo?" Tiana interrupted sharply.
"What, that's not what I said."
"I don't want to be a beautiful princess that only my loved ones can protect." Tiana silently shook her head.
"I like Kaizo," he issued a direct challenge to Victoria, "therefore I want to be strong, strong enough to stand by her side on the battlefield."
"I-I understand." Victoria showed a hesitant expression. Although Tiana never hid her affection for Kaizo, revealing her intentions directly was probably the first time.
"What about you, Victoria?"
"Eh?"
"Regarding Kaizo, what do you think, Victoria?"
"Why do you have to ask such a question? It has nothing to do with anything!" Victoria blushed and started to panic.
Rather than speaking in her usual playful tone, Tiana's words were as sharp as a knife, "I want to hear your opinion. Do you love Kaizo, Victoria?"
Victoria was really surprised. Then as if trying to avoid Tiana's gaze, she suddenly shifted her gaze, "Ti-no one is like that. It was as if someone was that stupid!"
"But when Kaizo disappeared after falling off a cliff, you chanted his name somehow during your dream."
"I-I just slept in a daze, Ka-Kaizo and I didn't..."
"Is that so? I get it." Tiana silently shook her head and turned to leave.
"Hey, wait there! I'm not done yet."
As if cutting Victoria's call to Tiana, the trees and leaves were closed like doors.
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(I'm totally overreacting, yeah. Really messy.) Tiana walked quickly through the forest while sighing with regret.
Unknowingly, he had reprimanded others very loudly. When it was clear Victoria was worried about him sincerely.
(How childish I am to make trouble like this. I have to apologize to him later.)
As Tiana thought this to herself, she suddenly realized, (But isn't this something that can't be avoided?)
Precisely because she said that to Victoria, Tiana finally realized her innermost feelings. And find out what he really feels.
(Indeed, I'm worried.)
But this was not just because he did not want to burden the team, as much as he wanted to use that excuse as a cover. In fact, his intentions did not come close to that noble at all.
(How unsightly am I, to think I would be jealous of those girls.)
Victoria, Eve, Aura, and Nyx. Kaizo is surrounded by attractive girls. They are trusted by Kaizo and are able to guard his back.
(But I.).
Tiana stopped walking. A cold, clear night wind blew on her burning cheeks, helping her mind to become cold and calm.
"I have to get back to the tent."
Many evil spirits roam the forest at night. Even though Tiana was currently inside the protector, one could not state that she was completely safe.
Suddenly, a terrifying beast barking sound came from far away, causing Tiana to tremble.
(In hindsight, the first time I met Kaizo, it was also in a forest like this.)
At that time, Kaizo had saved Tiana from the berserk attacks of the Dryads, while she was still active as Rei Assar, the «Holdest Sword Style Holder».
(He was my first love)
Tiana could feel her heartbeat speeding up.
"So you're here, Tiana."
"Eh?" Tiana looked up in surprise.
"Kaizo?"
Appearing by his side was the young man he had just thought of.
"Why did you come here?"
“I came to look for you, Tiana. Forest at night is quite dangerous.”
"You don't have to worry about me." Tiana blushed immediately.
"Hey Tiana, do you have any free time now?"
"Hmm, yeah, a little. Why?"
(Did the wound treated this morning break again?)
"Let's take a walk. Look over there. Is there not a beautiful spring? At night, the shining spirit of water will gather."
"U-umm, is this..." Tiana held her breath for a moment then continued, "are we going on a date?"
"Hmm, dating, yeah. Well, I guess." Kaizo wryly shrugged his shoulders. It was the first time Kaizo had delivered such an invitation. Tiana could feel her heart thumping.
"Na-yet..." Tiana instantly calmed down and shook her head, "no, it would be dangerous to leave «Pengbarang» despite being close enough."
Anyway, «Steel Sword» Festival is underway. No amount of risk is worth taking no matter how small.
"It's okay, I'm here with you." Kaizo smiled gently as she extended her hand towards Tiana.
Despite the dissonance of witnessing the rare gentle expression of Kaizo, Tiana found her pitch-black eyes gaze causing her mind to become blurred as if a layer of fog was floating in her mind.
(Indeed, being together with Kaizo would definitely be quite safe.)
Kaizo is surrounded by many attractive girls. This made Tiana feel confused. If he missed this opportunity, the others might not come again.
(Sometimes, it's okay to act according to my feelings frankly, right?)
"alright. Just a minute should be okay." Tiana made a decision, grabbed Kaizo's hand and walked forward.
"By the way, shouldn't we tell Victoria and the others that we're going on a date?"
"Hey, hey, this is a rare chance to date. No need to tell that group of people, right?"
"Eh?"
Instantly, Tiana stopped her steps abruptly. The dissonance he felt just a moment ago was transformed into a decisive fact with a single statement.
"Brengsw*k!" Tiana screamed loudly and brushed off Kaizo's hand.
"W-What's up, Tiana!?"
"Who are you?"
"What?"
"Kaizo would never call our colleague 'that group of people, ' absolutely never!" Tiana looked coldly at the young man before her eyes. This is just someone who looks like Kaizo.
"Fufuu, so."
The tone of the voice of the youth, no, the entire voice became very different.
"I even tried to use a bit of mental manipulation magic, but the result still failed."
Soon, Kaizo's figure distorted into a girl with bright blue hair. Erotic clothes like exotic dancers. She is a pretty girl. However, her face gave off the impression of a poisonous flower.
Her ominous red eyes swept across Tiana's entire body as if they belonged to a snake that was eyeing its prey.
"I've come to greet you, «Queen of Darkness»."
At that moment, the girl released a flash of lightning from her fingertips. Tiana lost consciousness.
...
*Connected.....
*Note: This story is fictitious. If there is a similarity in the name of the character, the scene, or the story, it is a mere coincidence and there is no element of intentionality.