Interlude Chatter

It's already past 5 p. m.

Seeing her boyfriend's lazy appearance on the screen, Hermione felt a little worried, so she asked:

"Bell, what's wrong? Are you sick?"

As the saying goes, concern can cloud judgment; at this moment, Hermione completely forgot her identity as a wizard. A mere illness was nothing more than a Potions.

"No, it's just that the people here in the United States are too enthusiastic."

Bell didn't want Hermione to know that he had gone through 10 intense battles the night before, otherwise Hermione would be so worried that she wouldn't be able to eat or sleep.

"... Too enthusiastic!?"

However, Hermione completely failed to understand Bell's good intentions.

Instead, after hearing Bell's explanation, Hermione's gaze towards Bell was filled with danger. However, the dazed Bell didn't notice this.

Although she has never been to the United States, Hermione has indeed heard people say that United States are very hospitable.

Especially when facing the opposite sex!

Although it was difficult to say, Hermione had to admit that her boyfriend's sexual desires were indeed very strong.

Ever since that night at the Christmas Ball, Bell has been pestering her to rest together every one or two days.

And then they didn't let her rest at all!

Although she didn't really want to rest...

Cough cough!

In other words, what she meant was that the last time she did it with Bell was more than half a month ago.

Even she longed for Bell's embrace, so one can only imagine how much Bell, whose desires were far stronger, must have wanted it.

At that time, Bell happened to be in the United States, and the United States people were very warm and open.

So, what happens when dry wood meets a raging fire? Is there any need to think about it?

Didn't you see that Bell can't even get out of bed anymore?

So how many were done simultaneously before?!

At this moment, Hermione wished she could Apparition to appear beside Bell and purify his defiled body with raging flames!

"Bell!"

Although Hermione had imagined this day countless times in her mind.

But she never expected that this day would come so early and so suddenly.

"Huh? W-what's wrong?"

Even with his mind still foggy, Bell could tell that Hermione's voice was off.

So what exactly happened? Was it because he looked too lazy?

Seriously?! They've been married for ages! Hasn't Hermione already seen how lazy he is?

"What's wrong? Tell me what's wrong!"

Tell me quickly! How many people were there last night?

Hermione standing on end in anger, demanded an answer in a sharp voice.

She's already seen through it all; don't even think about fooling her anymore!

"Well..."

Bell was shocked!

So how did Hermione know what happened last night?

Could it be that little traitor Fina has been bribed by Hermione with food again?

"I'll confiscate your Personal Terminal later, let's see how you play games on the Magic Web then!"

"Ouch!"

Unaware that she had been innocently dragged into this mess, Little Fina rubbed her nose in confusion before refocusing on the game.

This game is going very well, and I believe it will soon be able to lead its teammates to destroy the enemy's crystal.

It wants to prove to others that its zero win rate is not because it's bad, but simply because it had bad luck before!

"Well, not too many, just over a thousand people."

Since Hermione already knew, Bell had no choice but to confess.

"What!? Over a thousand people!? Are they all girls?"

Hermione was stunned when she heard the number.

No matter what, isn't this a bit too much enthusiasm?

It's a wonder Bell is still alive.

"Girls? No, how could they all be girls? There are more men than girls."

After all, no matter how much a wizarding group is disguised, it cannot hide its true nature as a criminal organization.

Therefore, the number of women willing to join is still smaller than the number of men.

"Phew! That's good... Wait! Bell, you... you didn't go after the guys too, did you!?"

Considering the situation in her own country, even if she didn't believe it a million times in her heart, Hermione's clever little brain would still uncontrollably veer in that direction.

"Huh!? What nonsense are you talking about? Does this kind of thing even matter if it's between men and women? Of course, we clean it up together!"

For some reason, Bell had a strange feeling that he and Hermione weren't on the same wavelength.

Why is Hermione talking so strangely?

"..."

Upon hearing Bell's answer, Hermione felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.

If she weren't sitting on the bed, she might have fallen flat on her face.

If Hermione were cheated on by another woman, she could barely... well, that's unacceptable!

But at least it's still somewhat acceptable?

Being cheated on by a group of men, her feelings are beyond what words like sadness or pain can describe.

So who came up with that idea of exploding the Earth from the inside out? Let's discuss that again!

"Hermione!? Why are you crying?!"

Seeing Hermione burst into tears without saying a word, Bell's last trace of sleepiness vanished.

He's perfectly fine, not even a scratch, so why is Hermione so worried that she's crying?

At that moment, Bell didn't know whether he should feel helpless or happy.

"Why are you crying? Why do you think I'm crying? How can I not cry?!"

"We haven't seen each other for just over two weeks, and you've already done that kind of thing! Did you even consider my feelings?!"

The more she spoke, the more overwhelming Hermione grief became.

Large tears rolled down her cheeks, and she couldn't wipe them away even with both hands.

"That's why I didn't plan to tell you, because I was afraid you would worry."

I didn't want to do this either, but those wizards in United States were just too aggressive.

If I don't act now, the scales will only continue to tip in the other side's favor. By then, I might not even have the chance to act.

Don't worry, I've made thorough preparations beforehand, there won't be any danger.

Bell tried to persuade him earnestly.

"You're afraid I'll worry and you're not planning to tell me? You... wait! What did you just say?"

Suddenly, Hermione realized that what Bell had said earlier seemed to be different from what she had expected.

So what did Bell just say?

She was crying so hard that she didn't hear anything.

I only vaguely remember words like "United States wizard," "aggressive," and "take action," which sounded very dangerous.

"... So, why were you crying just now?"

Bell realized that perhaps his previous "illusion" wasn't an illusion at all?

"Did I... did I cry? You're mistaken, this is actually sweat!"

Hastily wiping away the remaining tears on her face, Hermione opened her large, swollen eyes and forced herself to lie.