A Threat, and the Helper Erica Recruited

Erica, however, thought of the "God Slayer's" personality, and a solemn expression appeared on her beautiful face.

"What is it? Let me see!" Arthur slowly lowered his crossed legs, a thoughtful look flashing across his eyes. He then raised his hand to Liliana, whose body was still trembling, and said.

"Yes--"

Liliana responded, still not daring to get up. She reached into her coat pocket and took out a square box engraved with a wolf pattern, then presented it to Arthur with both hands.

She looked up and met Arthur's emerald green eyes for a moment, then, as if startled, quickly lowered her head again.

That panicked expression revealed a pitiful and endearing side.

Seeing such an adorable expression on the face of this honest and earnest girl is a truly delightful sight.

"Um?"

However, after Arthur took the box from Liliana's hand, he let out a sound of doubt.

This voice made Liliana look up again, anxiously staring at Arthur.

A look of panic involuntarily appeared on his face. Could it be that the item the 'Marquis' had sent was a dangerous one, and the 'new king' had discovered it?

What would happen to me if the 'new king' got angry?

Am I going to become a victim?!

Thinking of this, Liliana's face turned pale, and her beautiful eyes filled with fear.

Arthur looked up and saw Liliana, who was also staring at the box in his hand, her face filled with unease, and who was just swallowing hard.

Upon encountering the box (bhad), Arthur's Instinct (A) gave him a warning.

But this warning poses no danger whatsoever!

Seeing the change in Liliana's expression, Arthur raised the hand that held Liliana's heart in his hands and slowly unlocked the clasp.

'Whoosh--'

However, the moment Arthur opened the box, fragments of the future finally surfaced in his mind.

A dark shadow shot out directly from the box, but Arthur dodged it by slightly tilting his head.

It was a wobbly boxing glove. If you were to be hit carelessly, there would be no real danger; at most, you would just make a fool of yourself. It was a prop for pranks.

It was precisely because of this completely harmless prop that Arthur's Instinct (A) did not give him a strong warning, and the vision of the future only appeared after he opened the box.

However, the atmosphere in the living room turned cold because of this harmless prop.

Erica's smile gradually faded, and even Athena stopped what she was doing. Her delicate face was covered with dark lines, making it impossible to read her expression.

Liliana, who personally delivered the box from afar, seemed to be petrified; both her body and the background turned grayish-white.

It was a kind of collapse, a despair born of a deep longing for the world.

It's over! It's over!!

This is a complete disaster!

Liliana's mind was filled with such thoughts, and even her expression became blank.

'Snap--'

Arthur casually tossed the prank prop onto the table, crossed his legs elegantly again, narrowed his emerald green eyes slightly, and looked at Liliana with a calm expression.

"Wow..."

Liliana, who had been in a state of collapse, slowly came to her senses under Arthur's gaze, looking into his calm and indifferent eyes.

For some reason, my eyes suddenly filled with mist, which condensed into large teardrops that slid down my cheeks.

Suddenly, a loud cry echoed throughout the living room.

The sudden burst of crying startled Arthur, who hadn't intended to blame her.

Although Liliana's arrival prevented Arthur from enjoying a bath served by Athena, his anger subsided after a brief moment of irritation.

Now, seeing the seemingly upright young girl crying so hard because of him, Arthur couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Ara ara..."

Just as Arthur was wondering how to comfort the girl, Erica, who had been silent until now, suddenly came over and hugged Liliana from behind. Resting her chin on Liliana's shoulder, she looked at Arthur with a pitiful expression and said, "Your Majesty, don't make such a scary face! My Liliana didn't mean it; she was just following orders."

"However, as the price for angering the king, could you hand her over to me to deal with?"

That was half true and half false; Erica was nearly scared to death when she saw those boxing gloves.

Fearing that Arthur would anger Liliana, they used this method to rescue Liliana.

So preoccupied with her 'best friend' and 'arch-enemy', she didn't even notice the helpless look in Arthur's eyes.

"Fine, she's yours then." Arthur wasn't good at dealing with girls who cried easily, but seeing how frightened Liliana was, Erica's offer made him back down instantly.

"Thank you, great 'King'..." Erica winked at Arthur, then leaned close to Liliana's ear, breathed hot air into her ear, and whispered, "Then, Miss Liliana, who is guilty beyond redemption, come and accept your punishment!"

After saying that, Erica grabbed Liliana, who was still caught in a whirlwind of emotions, and led her towards the stairs leading to the second floor.

Chapter 355 Threat, Erica's Helper

Inside the luxurious rooms on the second floor of the villa.

"Erica, what do you want to do?"

Liliana, who had been led into the room by Erica, looked warily at her 'girlfriend' who was smiling in a rather intriguing way, and asked in a deep voice.

"Oh my... Is the sinner questioning the judge? You've got some nerve!" Erica's smile became even more enigmatic as she teased.

"Hmph! A scholar can be killed but not humiliated--" Without Arthur in front of her, Liliana reverted to her proud demeanor, crossing her arms and turning her head away, as if she were leaving Erica to deal with her.

"Pfft... So cute~ Lily!" Erica couldn't help but laugh out loud, covering her mouth and chuckling, "Just a moment ago you were looking like you were about to cry from being scared of the 'King,' and now you're all ready to die! Did you figure it out? I wouldn't do anything to you!"

"You..."

Liliana, her secret exposed, blushed with embarrassment, and looked at Erica with a look of panic.

"Hahaha..." Seeing Liliana's expression, Erica laughed even harder.

Although I have always held the upper hand in verbal sparring.

But every time I see my 'girlfriend' make that face, I can't help but burst out laughing.

"You're not allowed to laugh anymore... or I won't be polite!" Liliana, already ashamed beyond measure, disregarded her current status as a 'sinner' and grabbed the hilt of her knight's sword at her waist, threatening Erica in a panicked tone.

"Okay, okay... I won't laugh anymore!" Erica clutched her stomach with one hand and shook the other at the embarrassed and angry Liliana. Then she wiped away a tear that seemed to have spilled from the corner of her eye, and finally stopped laughing. With her cheeks flushed, she looked at Liliana and said with a smile, "Well then, I want to ask you a question!"

"Why would you have contact with the 'Marquis' who lives in the Eastern European Balkan Peninsula, the oldest god-slaying king, Sasha dejansdar Voban?" Erica asked suspiciously. "And why were you used as a pawn by him? This is clearly not how a knight should be treated."

"Have you somehow offended that oldest god-slaying king?"

"..."

Upon hearing Erica's words, Liliana's expression darkened slightly, and she remained silent.

Seeing Liliana's expression, Erica seemed to understand something. She moved closer to Liliana, staring at her with a strange look, and asked suspiciously, "You... you don't mean to pledge allegiance to 'Marquis' Sasha Dejanstad Voban, do you?"

"..."

"Are you out of your mind?!" Seeing that Liliana remained silent, Erica's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but reach out and touch her forehead, as if she wanted to test whether her 'best friend' and 'nemesis' had lost their mind.

"Don't touch me!" Liliana slapped Erica's hand away, leaped back, and looked at Erica with a defiant expression. She said in a deep voice, "Are you 'Copper Black Cross' allowed to find powerful backers, but we 'Bronze Black Cross' are not allowed to pledge allegiance to other kings?"

"Pfft..." Hearing this, Erica couldn't help but laugh out loud again, covering her mouth and looking at Liliana teasingly, "You don't actually think that I brought the 'King's' protection to the 'Copper Black Cross,' and that you wanted to pledge allegiance to 'Marquis' Sasha Dejanstad Voban in order to fight against me, but before you even became his knight, you were used as a pawn by the 'Marquis'?"

"Isn't that right...?" Liliana, once again exposed, retorted defiantly, "I won't lose to you!"

"Oh my god... so cute!" Seeing Liliana like this, Erica couldn't help but rush over and hug her 'best friend' tightly. She first rubbed her cheek against hers, then smiled slightly seriously and said, "Unfortunately, Liliana, you're mistaken!"

Under Liliana's questioning gaze, Erica said softly, "Didn't you hear what 'The King' said before? He's a free man who doesn't care about power or territory, and he's completely unrestrained! I'm not pledging allegiance to 'The King' on behalf of the 'Copper Black Cross,' but rather, in my personal capacity, I'm voluntarily pledging allegiance to and serving 'The King'!"

"You..." Liliana stared wide-eyed at Erica in disbelief.

"Yes~" Erica extended a slender finger and touched Liliana's lips, a smile playing on her beautiful face as she said, "I was captivated by the aura of a 'king'..."

"Arthur, no... he should be the King of Knights! He is a king of unparalleled appearance, extraordinary temperament, and astonishing wisdom and strength!" Erica praised without reservation, her face showing longing as she said, "He is the only god-slaying king in all these years that has moved me, Erica Brantelli, and made me willingly submit to."

As Liliana listened to her 'girlfriend's' words, her expression gradually became one of utter astonishment.

This woman, who has always been strong and scheming, actually has this side to her?

And why does that expression look so familiar?

It's like... it seems like...

Suddenly, Liliana's cheeks flushed bright red, and a few wisps of steam even rose from the top of her head.

"Hey... Lily, why don't you join me and pledge your allegiance to our Lord?!" Erica suddenly said earnestly to Liliana.

"Impossible!" Liliana, who was still lost in thought, pushed Erica away without saying a word and refused in a deep voice.

"Oh, really?" Erica wasn't annoyed at all; instead, she gave Liliana a playful smile and looked at her with amusement.

At that moment, for some reason, Liliana felt that this woman was emanating a terrifying aura.

Like a demon, it sends chills down your spine!

"Hey, Lily..." Erica revealed a sly, fox-like smile as she said to Liliana, "I've recently become obsessed with a romance novel!"

"Impossible! How could you possibly have that kind of interest—" Just like the invitation earlier, Erica immediately dismissed Liliana's words as absurd, shaking her head firmly.

"It's true!" Erica's smile widened, and she said meaningfully, "It's just that the author's formula is a bit too old-fashioned."

"She's always troubled by the appearance of a certain male lead, but in the end, she always becomes completely obedient, and the sentences are full of domineering and cheesy dialogue..." Erica paused slightly, looking at Liliana who was holding her breath, and gave a wicked smile, delivering the final blow. "It's like writing down your own inner desires! Although the plot is cliché, the sense of immersion is still quite good."

· ······Requesting flowers· ·······

"This novel is quite good; I think it should be promoted!" Erica said to Liliana with a smile. "How about I invest in a publisher to release the novel worldwide, so that people all over the world can appreciate the author's soulful work?"

"What do you think, Lily?!"

"You... you... you... you..."

Liliana pointed at Erica, her extreme panic rendering her speechless. Her face was flushed with shame and indignation, and her eyes even had swirling circles from the shame of her exposed secret. It seemed that even a slight stimulation would cause the girl's blood to rush to her head and faint.

But a cry was already rising in my heart!

How did this woman manage to read her own novel?

"Oh dear... what's wrong, Lily?" Erica asked, feigning ignorance, but the smile still lingering on her lips was utterly detestable in Liliana's eyes.

"Speak... what exactly do you want?" Liliana pointed at Erica for a long time, unable to utter a single word.

Finally, as if giving up, he lowered his head and said in submission.

"I'll say it again... Lily, pledge your allegiance to my lord!" Erica said earnestly, extending her hand to Liliana.

"What exactly is your purpose in bringing me, your competitor, into your camp?" Liliana still didn't agree, but she still voiced her doubts.

Just as Erica knew her very well, so did Liliana.

This woman has found someone who will only boast to her, but will never share with her.

This invitation definitely has other hidden agendas.

"No~" Erica said with an innocent smile.

"If you don't tell me, I won't agree." Seeing Erica's expression, Liliana knew exactly what she was thinking and immediately seized the opportunity to retaliate.

"Okay, okay... I'll tell you then." Erica put her arm around Liliana's shoulder and whispered in her ear.

"Heretic God?" Liliana's incredulous voice interrupted Erica's words just seconds later.

"Yes, that woman in the maid outfit is the legendary 'Goddess of Wisdom,' Athena," Erica said helplessly. "Ever since my master subdued her, this woman has been hindering my plans."

"No wonder I felt something strange as soon as I came in," Liliana murmured softly.

Suddenly, Liliana awoke with a start, narrowing her beautiful eyes as she looked at Erica: "You've asked me to be your helper, do you perhaps intend to kill a god?"

'Snap--'

"What are you thinking?" Erica slapped Liliana on the head, rolled her eyes, and said, "I have another purpose in asking you to be my helper."