Chapter 357

Therefore, after glancing at Miyu, who clearly possessed an aura similar to that of True Magic, and considering that her Od was sufficient, she decided not to steal it and then left the Mirror World.

But Chloe regretted it as soon as she left, realizing that her Od was draining away faster than she had ever imagined. Only then did she belatedly understand that the reason she had such abundant Od before was because of that True Magic. But it was too late to regret it now, and she could only wander aimlessly on the deserted street.

"No, I need to find someone to replenish my Od right away..."

Chloe looked uncomfortable, her body limp and weak from lack of Od.

She is now standing at an intersection, with Homurahara Elementary School on one side and another area on the other.

The reason the brown-skinned girl was conflicted was simple: she sensed an Od source within Homurahara Elementary School. To be fair, since she sensed it, she should naturally head towards that direction. However, her body was somewhat disobedient; in other words, she wanted to go in the other direction.

Chloe felt the reason was probably due to herself, that is, Ilya.

After all, replenishing Od requires exchanging body fluids. Although there are other, faster ways, this is still more convenient for the time being. For my childish 'self,' it just that I feel good doing that to someone I'm interested in... I'm really being held back by my body.

Chloe did have some memories of Ivia, Ilya liked, but she felt that her other self was far too naive. She was won over with just a flick of a True Magic, which was hard to judge. Moreover, her behavior of delivering milk every day was degrading and difficult to evaluate. And she was so indecisive, really.

If it were me, I would definitely do the exact opposite. It wouldn't be me who gets taken down, but him. It wouldn't be me delivering the milk, but him. I wouldn't hesitate so much. I would just go for it. That's how a master and slave should be, of course, only if I am the master.

Lost in thought, Chloe arrived at the Small Park where Ivia was. She gently patted her cheeks to shake off her drowsiness, then sighed as if relieved, and quietly walked towards the tent.

However, I'm not particularly interested in her... I guess. After all, it's normal for me to have some feelings for her since she likes her. As long as I can recognize them reasonably, it's fine. She should be sleeping right now, but it doesn't matter if she's awake or not. Anyway, I'm 'Ilya'.

"... Hi?"

However, the moment Chloe pulled back the tent flap, Ivia, whom she had assumed would be sleeping, was looking at her, as if she had already anticipated her return. The somewhat flustered girl awkwardly greeted her.

What stupid thing did I do? I could have just kissed her and absorbed her Od... Ugh, it must be because Ilya is so stupid.

"Why are you here?"

"Even though it's bedtime now, can't I come now?"

Chloe pouted at Ivia.

You should go to school.

"It's not morning now..."

"You should definitely go to school in the morning, but your outfit isn't quite right."

"Hmm~ I think it's alright, but I dressed like this and came to you in the middle of the night, don't you have any thoughts about that?"

Chloe covered her cheeks with her hands, her expression as sweet as melting cream, and then, as if to express her thoughts, reached out her hand to Ivia.

"If this is a request, I will do it."

Seemingly startled by Ivia's words, Chloe's shoulders trembled violently.

"Hmm? Did you just say something weird? Are you some kind of hidden carnivore? Running away from home all this time, could it be to avoid being discovered by your older sister while venting your frustrations? Or maybe it's because you've been used as a target of people's frustrations too much, leading to misogyny? Ah, how pathetic."

She tilted her head and gave Ivia a cheerful smile, as if she wasn't afraid but rather playing a prank.

She gently pushed her soft, swollen breasts upward with all her might, and with her movements, her collarbone and the straps of her bra were revealed through her clothes.

"To be honest, I'm too Ilya, right? How about this, if you agree to become my slave, a kiss wouldn't be out of the question--"

"If you delay any longer, your Od will run out."

The brief words instantly turned Chloe, who had just been wearing a cheerful expression, into a lost child, her eyes glazed over.

Chloe knew, of course, that all her words were utterly pointless; she should have just rushed forward and obtained the Od, but...

I can hardly believe it, but she actually got shy!

Chloe thought only her childish self would have such feelings, and she never expected to have them herself now. It must be because of Ilya's body!

"Although this is an inefficient method, there's no other way since we've been asked. After all, the Second Meeting are all about being asked."

So, seeing Chloe completely stunned, Ivia simply raised her arm and put her arm around her neck.

And so, even though they hadn't made any physical contact, their faces were inches apart, and they could feel each other's breaths.

With the slightest movement, their noses would touch.

Ultimately, Chloe, who had fainted from the kiss, had only one thought in her mind—

Are you kidding me! This guy's Od is too abundant! His whole body feels like it's filled with that Od...

Chapter 393 Kuro: Oh, it's so bitter.

Chloe had a dream.

In a sense, this was probably the first dream she had in her entire life.

In her dream, nothing related to 'her' was sealed away, and she grew up gradually, following the existing traces of time.

Although he secretly despised those ordinary kids who had nothing to do with his world, he still became good friends with them on the surface. Later, due to his own strong charm, he naturally became the most famous "big" person in Homurahara Elementary School, the kind who received so many love letters every day that his bookshelf was overflowing.

The events that followed were largely the same as what happened after Ilya met Ivia. If there was any difference, it would be that the roles were reversed in front of the Theater that day. In other words, ' Ivia wanted to perform but failed every time, and at that moment, the incredibly mature Ilya stepped in and gave her a little help.'

So the final scene in the dream was like this:

"Watch closely, and don't forget, this is the correct way to use True Magic!"

The silver-haired girl shouted coldly and used her True Magic with unparalleled smoothness.

"As expected of Ilya, she's truly amazing!"

Ignoring Ivia's cries from behind, 'Ilya' turned and left coldly and indifferently.

Immediately afterwards, Ivia, who was still watching her retreating figure, picked up the True Magic from the ground and muttered to herself:

"I really, really like it--"

Then the girl abruptly woke up from her dream.

"... So, it was just a dream."

Inside the tent, Chloe, her hair slightly disheveled, rubbed her sleepy eyes, lifted the still-warm blanket, and looked around.

The ground wasn't dirt, but a thick sleeping mat. This was probably to reduce the penetration of moisture and cold air from the ground, making it warmer and more comfortable to sit or lie down. There was also a soft mat underneath Chloe, which Ivia probably laid out Ivia Chloe fainted last night.

The wall has several small mesh bags for storing common household items such as toothbrushes, water bottles, and keys.

However, looking at the other blanket that was some distance away from her, Chloe realized that she had slept alone on one side last night. Although they were in the same space, they were still separated. How to put it, this made Chloe feel a little disappointed.

In fact, the instant Ivia raised her hand and wrapped it around her neck last night, Chloe even imagined the bold physical contact that would follow, but before she could utter a sound, the overwhelming Od of the tingling sensation that surged into her body knocked her unconscious...

Thinking of this, Chloe subconsciously reached up and touched her lips.

"Actually, it doesn't taste like anything at all..."

She vaguely remembered reading in a girls' comic book that Ilya had secretly hidden under her bed that said, "The taste of a first kiss is sweet." Chloe had always scoffed at such claims, since kissing couldn't possibly have any special taste.

It's nothing more than a brief touch of lips, allowing their saliva to mix slightly.

Therefore, normally there isn't one at all...

"Speaking of which, that guy actually managed to hold my hands... Ming, he's still just a kid, how did he learn that move? But that level is nothing, it won't make me..."

Chloe seemed to be talking to herself as she refuted her own words, because the sensation from that time, and the feeling she had experienced back then... a warm feeling deep in her abdomen, or rather, a quick rush, was probably due to the replenishment of her Od, she thought.

But she couldn't deny the excitement she felt at the time, and another thought arose: if he forced me to stay, I would have absolutely no way to resist.

So Chloe, eager to get out of this state, shook her head and climbed out of the tent.

Soft sunlight streamed into the Small Park scattered throughout the park. The thick air seemed to indicate that the world was still drowsy. Unidentified weeds grew rampant in the grass near the tent.

I don't know what time it is, but it should be time to go to school.

"That's normal, after all, it's time for Ilya to go to school now."

Chloe sighed inwardly at the scene and said this, her voice tinged with annoyance.

It was as if she wanted to remember the name 'Ilya' forever.

Perhaps it was a good night's sleep and a pleasant dream, or perhaps it was because her Od had been replenished, but in any case, Chloe began to ponder something at this moment—

Won't Ivia be confused by Ilya's sudden appearance here so late at night? And if she were at school, she'd definitely ask Ilya questions like, "Weren't you sleeping in the tent?" And that Od she possesses is completely unlike anything a normal person would have... It's all so strange no matter how you look at it.

But then Chloe realized something: Ivia was probably also from the Magecraft World. Since her sister was Faith of Jesus, was she from the Holy Church? No, she seemed to be Buddhist, so was she from some Buddhism organization? But she'd heard there were Buddhists in the Burial Agency too.

Out of some inexplicable trust, Chloe wasn't too puzzled by Ivia's abilities.

In short, after a brief consideration, Chloe decided to set off for the school to erase Ilya, since there could only be one 'Ilya' in the world.

However, just as she stepped out of the tent with this thought in mind, a familiar voice came from behind the Fountain.

"Good morning."

Ivia called out as she leaned out from the Fountain, gently patting her washed face and looking at Chloe with a cheerful expression.

"You haven't left yet? Shouldn't you be at school...?"

"It's still early."

After saying that, Ivia threw something at Chloe. The girl, who reacted quickly, glanced at it and saw that it was a toothbrush and a bottle of milk.

Remember to brush your teeth and wash your face.

He continued.

"And while you're at it, could you comb my hair?"

Upon hearing Ivia's words, Chloe couldn't help but touch her face.

"Are you some kind of old hag...?"

That's what she said, but Chloe still obediently combed her hair after returning to the tent and taking out a comb. Then she washed her face, brushed her teeth, drank milk, and did all the things she needed to do in the morning. After that, Chloe and Ivia, who was sitting next to her, stared at each other.

For the girl, this was the first time she had looked directly into Ivia's eyes. After all, it was too late last night, so her vision was a bit dim and she couldn't see clearly.

Therefore, now that the sun was shining brightly, after seeing Ivia's face clearly, Chloe, who was looking at her, shyly showed an embarrassed expression.

Chloe felt that she was too mature for her to feel the same way her childish self did—her heart racing, wanting to kiss, or Jealousy of other girls. Absolutely not, unless, of course, he took the initiative and begged her. After all, as a master, she needed to reward her slave in some way...

At this moment, Chloe stared intently at Ivia, as if she was not prepared to give in, and tried to calm her body heat and racing heartbeat.

However, the shift from "I am the master, and you are the slave" to "I am the master's slave, and I will absolutely obey any command... guess if this is a joke?" is probably not too far off.

"If you want to go to school, change your clothes."

Suddenly, Ivia said this.

"Oh, oh, oh..."

Upon hearing this, Chloe went back into the tent and changed into her elementary school uniform. However, she actually changed it using Od, so she didn't have to come in. But, to be honest, she just subconsciously felt that it was better to change inside the tent.

In fact, Chloe and Ilya are basically the same except for their skin color. In many people's eyes, they are essentially identical, except that Chloe's skin color has become a bit darker. Only a few people can tell the difference between the two.

Ivia could certainly tell, but she hadn't expected Chloe to come to her. After all, she thought that with the Od source of the Dragon Flower Bodhi from Homurahara Elementary School, the Kuro who had separated from Ilya's body and appeared with the Archer Card, but lacked Od, should be heading towards the Dragon Flower Bodhi.

After all, those who offer kindness are the first meeting, while those who seek help due to difficulties are the Second Meeting.

However, Chloe bypassing Dragon Flower Bodhi and coming directly to Ivia isn't that different; it's just that she can't directly target Ilya like Ilya.

The reason Chloe was sent to school was simple: early that morning, Ivia found a note and a bottle of milk outside the park. The note said that Ilya wasn't feeling well today, so the milk was being delivered there, and that Ilya should come visit her at home today.

Although the signature was Ilya's, the free and easy handwriting, combined with the tone, made it easy to guess that it was actually Ruby who wrote it.

And so the two of them went to Homurahara Elementary School together.

This nearly startled Ilya's three friends, who all thought to themselves, "Have she become so bold now?" "Looks like she doesn't need our help anymore." "This is practically an official announcement in front of the whole school! That's amazing, Ilya!"

Chloe may know this, or she may pretend not to; in any case, she acted Buddha Principle.

They couldn't tell the difference between the two, only wondering if 'Ilya,' with her slightly darker skin tone, was going for Shibuya Style? But she's too young for that yet...

However, due to the significant difference in their auras, Chloe and Ilya didn't say anything directly, but instead expressed their confusion through their eyes.

Chloe found elementary school lessons utterly boring and meaningless, and most importantly, why wasn't "herself" in class?

She had originally planned to get rid of 'herself' as soon as possible, but unexpectedly she didn't come to class... Could it be because of last night? Thinking about it, it makes sense; her body was so weak, she really couldn't take it. Oh well, let her live one more day.

In fact, Chloe could leave the school at any time with her own abilities, but the reason she comforted herself like this was probably just that she wanted to experience the 'life of her own' in her dreams. Although it was meaningless, boring, and uninteresting, it was something she missed very much.

Hey everyone! I'm filling in for you in cooking class today!

Taiga, who had come to substitute teach with great enthusiasm, looked at the students and suddenly noticed Ilya, who should have asked for leave, and became puzzled.

Why is Ilya here? I remember she took leave... Ah, so she came to school while sick. But since she's here, it means she's feeling better, right? After all, Sella isn't someone you can easily talk to. But I didn't expect Ilya to be so diligent now. Teacher, I'm so happy.

Without thinking twice, Taiga gave Chloe a thumbs-up and shouted:

"Everyone's wearing aprons now, right? As I mentioned before, we're going to make scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Please assign tasks to each group and cook safely."