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Chapter 38 - Family

Prev  |  TOC  | Next After confirming the usefulness of the portable toxin capsule , I released my grip on Eliza’s chin. Her body, pulled down by gravity, collapsed forward with a wet thud. Her well-shaped, ample chest flattened against the floor, and a sultry breath slipped from her lips. “Stay there and sleep it off. In about three hours, you should be able to move again.” I looked down at Eliza as I said this. “Ghh... k-kill me...! I won’t... accept the mercy... of an enemy...!” She spat the words out, glaring up at me with fierce defiance. Ahh... perfect. This is thrilling. I want to see how long that stubborn pride can last— Wait, wait, stop right there! I hastily pulled back the right hand I had been about to extend toward her chest, forcing myself to take a long, steady breath. ...Damn it, that was close. I almost lost myself completely just now... The situation had been far too provocative, and I had nearly acted on impulse. But come on... this isn’t my fault...

Chapter 37 - Fishing for Criminals

Prev  |  TOC  |  Next I had drawn up my “Win Over the Paladins Plan,” and while waiting for the day of that juicy event to arrive, I busied myself with the tasks at hand. My daily routine included training in Void techniques, swordsmanship, and mana control. Of course, it wasn’t as if I could spend all my time focusing solely on myself. I also had to keep watch over the protagonist, oversee the development of Void Town, hear the regular reports from Nihil, and, on top of that, take on the newly added “dirty jobs for the Heisenberg family.” My plate was overflowing. If I didn’t make good use of every spare moment, there was no way I could keep up with everything. So I reminded myself: no rushing, no wavering, no arrogance. Stay humble, stay steady, and tackle each task one step at a time. By the time the night had grown deep— “Phew... I really worked hard today...” Having finished up the day’s work, I went for a stroll through Void Town to clear my head—when somethin...