After finishing her greetings to me and Chronois-san, Isis-san looked around briefly before finally focusing on Lilia-san.
[……The homeowner?]
[……Y-Yes. M-My name is Lilia Albert.]
[……Nice to meet you.]
[N-Nice to meet you too.]
Ah, I get it. She wanted to greet the homeowner but didn’t know who it was, so she was scanning the room for someone who might fit the role.
When Isis-san asked, Lilia-san nodded with clear anxiety on her face.
Even Lilia-san, usually so composed, seemed this frightened… I can’t help but wonder how terrifying her magic power of death must originally be.
[No, the pressure she’s releasing is much less today. Her mood has a significant impact on the magic power of death she exudes, so she must be in a very good mood today.]
Sensing the doubts in my mind, Chronois-san quietly provided more information.
It seems that her magic power of death is heavily influenced by her emotions. If Isis-san is in a bad mood, she appears more fearsome, but if she’s in a good mood, she becomes less intimidating.
Perhaps because of this, Lilia-san is able to converse with her properly, despite still trembling. Chronois-san looks at them with a slightly relieved expression.
[……By the way… there’s one thing… I want to ask you…]
[Eh? W-What is it?]
[……New Year’s evening party… Why is it… that only Kaito didn’t attend?]
[Hiiiihhhh!?]
Isis-san’s voice dropped significantly, and Lilia-san instinctively jumped back.
It seems Isis-san is releasing a rather potent magic power of death. Not only Lilia-san, but even Lunamaria-san’s legs are trembling. Seeing this, Chronois-san quickly steps between Lilia-san and Isis-san.
[Wait, Death King. What are you planning to do when you ask something like that?]
[……What I’m going to do? ……If Kaito…… is being tormented by someone here…… I will “kill” every one of them.]
[Wait a sec…… Isis-san?]
[……If the homeowner there…… is tormenting…… Kaito…… I’ll kill her.]
[ ! ? ! ? ]
I don’t know how Isis-san knows about the evening party, but it’s clear that the current situation is spiraling into something tense.
Chronois-san is clearly ready to fight, glaring at Isis-san with sharp eyes, while Isis-san meets her gaze with an icy cold stare.
Is it their magic power clashing in the air? I can actually hear the air creaking. This situation is looking pretty bad.
[Do you really think I’m going to let you do that?]
[……If you interfere…… I’ll kill you too.]
[Tsk…… I knew it would turn out like this!]
[P-Please wait a minute, Isis-san!]
[……Kaito?]
Seeing the two of them about to clash, I hurriedly called out to Isis-san.
I don’t know where she got the information, but it seems that Isis-san misunderstood the situation, thinking I’m being tormented here. As the person involved, I need to clear things up first and tell them the truth.
[Isis-san, even if that’s the case, fighting here isn’t acceptable!]
[Miyama, stop! With her current state, she’s not in a condition to converse…]
[……Unnn…… I understand… If Kaito says so… I won’t fight.]
[——What?]
When I told her not to start a fight here, Isis-san quickly obeyed, and the tense atmosphere that had surrounded her vanished.
Chronois-san seemed confused, not quite understanding what had just happened, but I decided it was best to clear up Isis-san’s misunderstanding first. Ignoring Chronois-san for the moment, I began to explain to Isis-san.
[That day, I was invited by Kuro… the Underworld King, so I couldn’t attend.]
[……Underworld King… You mean… Kuromueina?]
[Yes, anyway, that’s why I’m not being tormented by anyone in particular. Lilia-san has been very kind to me, and I’ve always been under her care.]
[……I-Is that so… Lilia… I’m sorry.]
[Eh? Ah, y-yes.]
As I expected, Isis-san’s honest nature showed through. Upon hearing my words, she realized her earlier misunderstanding and immediately bowed her head to Lilia-san, apologizing.
Seeing one of the Six Kings suddenly bow to her, Lilia-san looked utterly confused, her trembling halting as she processed the situation, before nodding her head in acknowledgment.
[Besides, Isis-san is an incredibly strong person, so you shouldn’t just casually say you’d kill someone.]
[……I understand… I won’t just say… that I will kill someone.]
[Thank you. I’m glad you understand.]
[…..If Kaito is happy… then I’m… also happy.]
[……Oi, seriously, who the heck is that? It’s not someone else wearing the skin of the Death King, is it?]
When I thanked Isis-san for listening to me, she nodded with a smile, her cheeks adorably blushing.
Yep, I think she really is a good, honest person. The public’s perception of Isis-san is probably largely influenced by her magic power of death.
Relieved, I patted my chest, but for some reason, Chronois-san looked confused and whispered something to me.
[Oi, you… How in the world did you manage to tame that unreasonable Death King?]
[Eh? No, it’s not that I tamed her or anything like that…]
[No, she’s the kind of person who’s so unreasonable it makes everyone around her want to pull their hair out. She’d even resort to using force if someone disagrees with her… How did you make her listen to you like a loyal dog? You… Are you a monster?]
[………………]
For some reason, the Supreme God sees me as someone inhuman.
To me, though, Isis-san has always been this way since the moment I met her. It seems, however, that this is at odds with the public’s perception of her.
Hmm, I think it’s the public’s perception that’s wrong. I believe Isis-san is an honest and kind person, but could it be that the magic power of death she’s clad in has caused some misunderstandings?
As I pondered this, Isis-san turned to Lilia-san again and, with a calm tone, spoke.
[……Kaito… said that he has always been in your care… that’s why I… am also thankful to you… If there’s anything I can do to help… just say it.]
[Eh? Ah, errr, ummm, i-i-it would be my honor!?]
Lilia-san, clearly not expecting such words, stuttered and resolutely nodded her head, her expression a mix of fear and confusion.
[Hohhh… Does that mean… let’s say, if Lilia were to ask for “Blue Diamonds” and “Ice Crystals” that can be mined from beneath your home, you’d accept?]
[B-B-B-Blue Diamonds!? Ice Crystals!? U-U-Umm, Chronois-sama? Those are among the finest jewels in the world, only appearing on the market a few times a year…]
[……Unnn? ……If you want them… I can give you as much as you want, you know?]
[Eeehhhhhh!?]
I still don’t fully understand the cost of living in this world, but it seems that in the area where Isis-san lives, extremely rare jewels can be mined. And apparently, Isis-san is fine with Lilia-san—the Albert Duchy—procuring them.
[I-Isn’t that great… My Lady? We could even make a fortune as jewelers with this…]
[N-No, I mean, eh? P-Please wait a moment!? I can’t keep up with what’s happening… Kyyuuu~]
[My Lady!?]
Ah, Lilia-san had already reached her limit.
Lunamaria-san quickly rushed to her side as Lilia-san’s eyes spun. It’s a sight I’ve become rather used to lately… but in a way, it’s my fault again, so I feel a bit sorry for her.
[Isis-san, shall we go inside for now?]
[……Unnn…… I’d like to talk… with Kaito… about lots of things.]
[Yeah, we didn’t get to talk much last time. We’ve got plenty of time today, so let’s just sit back and have some tea while we talk.]
[……I’m looking forward to it.]
Though I said that, since there’s not much I can do about it, I’ll just show Isis-san around for now.
Due to her magic power of death, the only people who can properly speak with her are me and Chronois-san. I was originally supposed to guide her around the mansion, so there’s no problem.
Seeing the genuine, happy smile on Isis-san’s face, her cheeks slightly blushing, I smile back and head into the mansion.
[Lilia… You really do have all sorts of troubles, huh. I’ll send you some good stomach medicine next time.]
I heard Chronois-san’s voice from behind, sounding as if she truly pitied Lilia-san from the bottom of her heart.
Dear Mom, Dad— With Isis-san’s arrival, more troubles have come, and I don’t know if you’d call it a tradition these days, but—Lilia-san fainted again.
T/N:
Stop, stop, stop please!
No, seriously, I almost used up all my stacks there.
-LazyCat
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