Book 3: Chapter 81: Cute and Terror


    <strong>Scarlet</strong>


    Im quickly yanked out of the crazydys arms by my bodyguards who pull me into their midst while surrounding me as Vincent says with a hint of warning in his voice, n Head Amaterasu, please keep your impulses under control.


    The woman pouts at me for a moment before turning her gaze to the guard, the gaze shifting to a cold one in the process that has shivers running down my spine. And when she speaks this time, I swear I hear thunder striking somewhere the moment the first word leaves her mouth, Duke Vincent Lacroix de Argus, I very well understand the consequences of going too far. Please mind your words when youre speaking to me. She then turns her gaze back to me, softening again in the process as she continues, And I know very well that I cant have the Princess, no matter how much that pains me.


    I feel a shiver run down my spine. Again.


    This woman is even more terrifying than her daughter. Can I go choose a different n now?


    <strong>They would take that as an offense, </strong>Tarments, sounding slightly frightened himself.


    Right. Of course they would.


    And offending the woman who is even stronger than my own mother is not a good idea. Not as strong as Leonidas though, nor anywhere near as strong as Gramps.


    <strong>Also, the leader of the Subi n is only about a couple dozen levels below her anyways, </strong>Tarments, giving me pause for a moment. <strong>And as for the oni n, here if the demons lose control to their instincts all you have waiting for you is being hugged and treated like a dress-up doll. Over at the oni n you could be killed if they lost control of their Wrath. Like that arachne did before.</strong>


    Ugh. Youre right.


    Doesnt mean I have to like this.


    Maybe I shouldve gone to a different continent after all


    <strong>The ghouls would eat you if they lost control, and the arachnae live in spiderwebs, </strong>Tar continues, crushing that thought. <strong>And unless you want to live in magma-filled volcanoes, I dont suggest the mindeaters. Those demons tend to live in caves.</strong>


    Yeah, I doubt the mindeaters would be very happy to help me anyways considering that it would interrupt their sleep.


    Your Highness, it is lovely to meet you, Raiden Senior says with a terrifying smile on her face. And its only now that I start paying any attention to her attire, which is kind of like a cross between Japanese traditional clothing and armor.


    Not something I expected to see on Tartarus, thats for sure.


    I put on a serious face as I nod and return her greeting, I appreciate you letting me stay here, and you letting me use your ns hunting grounds.


    Her smile grows wider, and she spreads her arms out as if weing me in for a hug, but doesnt approach, instead just saying, Why, of course I would help a little cutie like you, Your Highness! She closes her arms again, crossing them under her chest as she tilts her head. And dont worry, I wont let any of my little kits lose control of their Greed. You have my word.


    Raiden Junior clears her throat, bringing both of our gazes to her as she says, Excuse me mother, but I will be handling the Princesss wellbeing in the pce and the other n members. There is no need for you to step in yourself.


    The two then start staring at each other with smiles on their faces that look a tad bit too forced, making me nce at Vincent and Seraphina, who are standing in between me and them, the two of them both frowning. But they just mouthter without giving me a hint at whats going on.


    I look back at the Raiden duo again before focusing on Raiden Junior, whose smile has returned to normal again, no longer seeming forced.


    Why do I get the feeling this mother-daughter pair doesnt like each other?


    <strong>Well, it would certainly exin why the daughter of the head of the Kitsune n is acting as the Demon Kings head maid, </strong>Tarments, making me subtly nod my head in agreement.


    I return my gaze to Raiden Senior to find her staring at me with that creepy smile of hers again. One that looks like a mothers smile, but with a bit of greed and some longing mixed in. And I cant help but notice her hand twitching slightly.


    Okay, yeah, the other demon ns have it worse in terms of their curses.


    Although why do I get the feeling she thinks of me as a pet of sorts? Or a ything that she wants?


    <strong>Because she probably does, </strong>Tar says, almost making me grimace. But I hold it in. <strong>She clearly thinks youre adorable, and judging by the staff in the building</strong>


    Right. All of the staff members were cute and young looking girls. Not a single older looking person in the castle that we passed by.


    Although I just kind of thought that was because of coincidence. Since all ss II and above humanoid beings improve their appearance to what they and reality believe to be perfection for their body.


    But the fact that theyre all cute girls without any that arent cute in particr.


    <strong>Guess we found her Greeds fixation, </strong>Tar mutters, making me wish that I didnt look as I did.


    Am I really cute though? I never really thought of myself as cute.


    Cool, definitely. But not cute.


    Tar snorts in my head without saying anything.


    Hello?


    He still doesnt say anything.


    I hold myself back from crossing my arms under my chest and frowning. Specifically due to the pervert staring at me.


    Well now that greetings are over with, Raiden Senior says with a light p of her hands, apparently noticing that me and Tar are done talking considering her repeated looks towards the tanuki. That or she is just interested in him too since he <em>is</em> rather cute. A thought that has the tanuki shivering slightly on my shoulder. Lets head over to the hunting grounds, shall we little one?


    Damnit, she thinks Im cute because Im short, doesnt she?!


    <strong>Scarlet </strong>Tar mutters, only to sigh and not say anymore.


    Wait, so thats not it?


    He doesnt answer.