Chapter 533

How did you end up here?

Novia narrowed her eyes and asked Alice, who was wearing a penguin coat.

"Because you... you're back, so I ran out to greet you."

Stop talking nonsense. How could you suddenly change your personality like this? Erice suppressed the urge to unleash a torrent of sarcastic remarks and calmly watched Alice and Novia's conversation.

"I don't remember we had a chance to tell you when we were returning."

"Yeah, I didn't tell them, but I always wait for the Tokyo trains whenever they run."

"... Yeah?"

Novia didn't seem particularly interested and didn't pursue the matter further.

However, Aoko Aozaki's expression subtly changed upon hearing this... but only for a moment, and was then obscured by the shadow of the penguin suit, so it went unnoticed.

Then the group headed towards the mountains leading to the Kuonji residence, but after half a day, they had only just left the Tourist Street.

"I'm probably wearing some thick clothes, so I'm walking a little slowly. Please excuse me."

"Aoko Aozaki said expressionlessly."

Wearing a penguin costume, Erice kept a slight distance from Alice and the others in front of her.

It is by no means to belittle them or to deliberately ignore their attitude.

Alice would occasionally participate in the conversation, without being perfunctory. Although her straightforward tone made Erice feel that this senior seemed to have not changed much, she also subtly felt that Alice's absent-mindedness was very strong. Moreover, Erice always felt that Yuzu was looking at Novia more often, sometimes trying to find topics to talk about with them, sometimes trying to find topics to talk about with her, but no matter what, she was always looking at Novia.

Although Erice didn't care, seeing Aoko Aozaki like this made her feel inexplicably out of place.

Could it be that I'm missing the Demon King?

Erice thought that might be the case.

The girl suddenly felt a strong urge to talk to the Demon King had been missing for several years.

I want to spend time with him, laughing and chatting about trivial things, being startled by his words, not having to say anything to each other, just walking together like this.

What is he doing now?

Before Erice could even begin to mused, Aoko Aozaki suddenly stopped moving.

Novia, who was closest to her, also stopped and turned to look at her.

Then--

"I'm a little hot. Could you please escort me to the Restroom over there to change my clothes? I feel better with a male escort."

The Witch said this to Novia.

Moreover, before Novia could reply, Alice's face remained expressionless, seemingly transparent, but she subtly expressed her apology, murmuring in a voice so faint it was almost inaudible.

"I'm sorry, my request is unreasonable, but I really can't do it alone."

"Can't do it?"

Novia tilted his head at a very inconspicuous angle, looking puzzled. Kuonji Aratsume did Aoko Aozaki quite strange now, but he still agreed on a whim.

He was still curious about what Aoko Aozaki was up to.

"I don't understand, is that all there is to it?"

"Of course."

Aoko Aozaki raised the corners of her mouth.

This was the first time I'd ever smiled like that in front of Novia; it was like a fox, the kind of fox in legends that leads people to strange lands.

Novia, who had been invited by Aoko Aozaki, immediately sensed something was amiss upon entering the designated Restroom, as the first thing she saw was a mirror—

"However, this was expected. If you can't detect this Mirror World immediately, I might have to implement another plan."

Alice paused for a moment, "Like the protagonist of a certain video, a two-hour film should be enough to enjoy."

"Oh, is it Impostor?"

Novia deduced this from Alice's words, but seemed indifferent.

Hmm? That's a good way to put it. Let's just go with that.

Thinking this, Yumina raised her well-shaped chin and spoke instantly, "I am reflecting the deeper consciousness of Aoko Aozaki. I didn't lock you up here with a happy or amused feeling... probably. I was just fulfilling my duty. For the sake of my reputation, I must explain... but I admit that these are truly my inner thoughts."

Yumina felt that she was indeed not lying.

To Alice, this man was like a star.

No matter how illusory the light may be, how wonderful it would be to have a place one should go to.

Whenever she thinks of Erice, the sense of loss she feels is perhaps like losing a star.

What a selfish emotion...

But Yumina thought it was great; shouldn't that be how Witch are supposed to be?

If you can't do it, then I'll step in for you, Xiao Alice.

"But what is the purpose?"

"Of course I'm here to admire your face contorted with fear."

Alice paused for a moment, then continued, "But it seems we failed. Once you decipher it, the real Alice should return."

Just as Novia raised her hand to unravel the illusion within the Mirror World—

Everything before my eyes was replaced by darkness.

Then he could feel the heat, so hot that it felt like the small space was filled with lingering heat. But more than the heat, what he felt most directly was the heat of a human being, which was pressed tightly against his body. At the same time, it felt like a cat was rubbing against him, as if it was being affectionate, as if it was telling him that it wanted to share its body heat with him.

It was as if she wanted to prove that she truly was.

Sweat dripped from her forehead, the heat stinging her skin, and her breath made her form visible.

"Congratulations! Since you've figured it out, I'll switch immediately. I'll provide you with the best game, a very interesting one."

She touched Novia's face again and again.

The next moment, she lowered her head, and the passion that had been burning like flames from Novia close contact vanished like Mirage.

That is, he became expressionless, yet whispered with a hint of tenderness.

"The clothes underneath, I guess you could call them swimsuits? I wore this only for you, you know. And... hold me tight around the waist, you don't want anyone outside to see us, right?"

Chapter 544 is about to be eaten.

What things represent summer?

The sound of cicadas, the scorching sun, and the heatwave—if you could see the sea, you would naturally think of a beach; and seeing a beach would naturally lead to thoughts of swimsuits.

Especially in Akihabara, where swimsuits are everywhere, all kinds of swimsuits are worn by different people.

"... It's so hot."

Akihabara was as noisy as ever today, and my feet, wearing sandals, felt incredibly hot from the reflection of the ground...

Strangely enough, even though Erice thought she should be used to it after living here for so many years, she still broke out in a sweat.

I'll take a shower when I get back.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Erice."

"Yes, yes, I've been waiting long."

Erice, who was still wearing the penguin mascot Aoko Aozaki, as she slowly walked over.

"... Where is that guy?"

"Oh, I had to go. Where are the other two?"

Since she wasn't particularly concerned about Novia, Erice quickly told Alice after a moment's thought that Luce seemed quite interested in the beach, so Tiamat went to protect her. Anyway, she knew the address of the Kuonji residence, so it wasn't a big problem.

"Weren't you changing clothes?"

"I have no clothes to change into."

"... I see. Then let's go together."

After saying that, Eri glanced Alice Erice. Despite wearing such a heavy penguin costume, she wasn't sweating at all. Could it be that she had hidden a fan or something similar under the costume? Although she thought so, there didn't seem to be anything like that. Even if Erice listened carefully, she still couldn't hear any sound.

But suddenly, Erice had a problem.

Why does Aoko Aozaki's body seem a little strange?

It seems to have suddenly gotten much taller. Could it be my imagination? Or is it just because it's so hot that I'm seeing things incorrectly?

Even so, Erice remained obedient and did not ask any questions. However, she failed to notice the pleased look in the eyes of Aoko Aozaki Yuzu, who was traveling with her. Her eyes contained not only curiosity and sadism, but also a certain emotion... as if she were immersed in a sense of superiority, as if she had obtained some rare item.

At this moment, inside the penguin costume, the position of Aoko Aozaki and Novia could barely be described as a straddle embrace, except that they weren't facing each other. Instead, Alice was in front and Novia was behind. In short, that was the situation. As for the so-called swimsuit, it consisted of large areas of exposed skin and shiny fragments covering the bra and thin waistband. In short, it was like an advanced version of belly dancing.

At the same time, my whole body was trembling, as if from a slight bump.

"I said, you're Yumina, aren't you?"

"Hmm? Who's that? I don't recognize him."

As she said this, Yumina took Novia's right hand, which was resting on her thigh, with her slender fingers and brought it to her mouth.

Just as Novia sensed something was wrong and was about to say something, Yumina suddenly put his finger into Kou.

This gave the silver-haired youth goosebumps. It felt somewhat familiar, and it was like licking candy. Then, he pressed his tongue firmly against the center of his palm, suddenly turning it to his fingers, making soft smacking sounds, sometimes biting lightly, licking them quickly and sometimes slowly.

"... Strange? Did you hear anything, Kuonji?"

"No."

Yumina stopped and looked down at Erice had raised a question.

Those dark eyes, still devoid of emotion.

"With so many people going into the water nearby, that must be the sound."

"... Um, yes, sorry."

After Erice, and seemingly anticipating Novia's question, Yumina preemptively struck, her gaze almost dismissive:

"Because your body is too clean and doesn't look right, so I'm going to get it dirty."

"... You like dirty things?"

"I had no interest in that kind of thing, it was just for you, I simply wanted to get you dirty, but unfortunately I couldn't bite through and make you bleed."

For you--

Generally speaking, this is a fatally attractive statement. No one would be unhappy to hear someone say this to them.

The problem is that she is Yumina, and as Witch, the way she says those words creates an inexplicable, yet potentially fatal, sense of unease.

As she spoke, Yumina placed her saliva-covered hand on her stomach, pinching it slightly until it became sticky and fleshy. It seemed she needed to keep an eye on Alice's figure. She knew this when she saw her in a swimsuit before, but now she understood it even more deeply.

However, Yumina felt that regardless of which part of the body it was applied to, apart from the difference in softness, the sensation should not be much different; the heart rate would increase and the body would become warm.

"Generally speaking, if a mirror is broken, you should go back."

"That's right—the game of pretend is over."

Yumina paused, "But Little Alice is already lost. Planning to side with humans or something? She's no longer worthy of being Witch, is she? After all, Witch aren't human; they're beings far more powerful than humans. You'll get lost too later."

Even as Yumina said this, her eyes still betrayed disdain.

"... oh?"

Indeed, Witch are, to some extent, a subspecies of Fairy, and their degeneration into humans is a regression. But Yumina really think Novia doesn't know that the one currently inside Aoko Aozaki is none other than herself, the First Magus? After all, Yumina is an exception, being both Witch and a human.

Therefore, after a moment's thought, Novia leaned close to Yumina's ear and whispered something.

"Between you and me, who will ultimately get lost? My lovely... Yumina."

The words lingered in Yumina's ears.

It was a sticky, sweet sound, as if Honey had been poured directly onto the eardrums.

This man definitely doesn't find me cute. Although it sounds convincing, it's all a lie. The friendliness and smiles I show to others from time to time are things that everyone has, not something unique. So I can't be fooled.

Yumina thought this way because of the power of the First Magic.