Their romance storyline only begins on the second playthrough

Just as she was feeling wronged and resentful, Rod's gaze met hers.

Yes, they looked at each other, but neither said a word.

In that instant, Lilith finally realized—

If you still can't say anything, then I will still leave you.

This sentence echoed repeatedly in her ears.

Yes.

Don't do that... So, she needs to do something.

Do something that will prevent you from becoming even more despicable.

Even if Rhodes looks at him with disgust at his own greed, he must still speak out.

I can't be afraid anymore, and I can't pretend I don't care at all anymore.

Clearly, you've already given everything away, so what's the point of saving face anymore...?

She took a step forward—

"Rhodes... do I have one?"

The girl put aside her arrogance.

Chapter 113 Lilith, So Ashamed She Wants to Crawl into the Floor (4k Meow)

Lilith's figure was as graceful as a fish, but at this moment she appeared so restless.

"It's not like that, it's just... no, let's go." Lilith clenched her fingers, her chest trembling slightly.

She tried to deny what she had just said.

But in Rhodes' eyes, Lilith's emotions were clearly reflected.

My mouth is clumsy; I hate that I can't express myself properly.

As long as there are other people around, it's impossible to act cute.

These initial settings become so obvious once the flaws are removed.

This is Lilith's characteristic, and it's something that can't be completely changed...

As long as the nature of the "error" remains unchanged, he has no reason to question Lilith, nor does he need to allow himself to fall into anxious thinking about those negative aspects.

All he needs to do is believe that Lilith's feelings are real, and use his absolute power to ensure that those feelings remain real forever.

To put it bluntly, the fact that she was able to say those words just now already makes her hundreds of times stronger than before, doesn't it?

Rhodes broke free from Felicity's grasp.

His eyes lowered, looking at Lilith, and he spoke softly:

"Aren't you willing to persist even for a little while? If you don't deny your own desires so quickly, that would be good."

Lilith, I am not an omnipotent machine, nor can I always take care of emotions.

If you back down, then I really won't move forward.

The words were gentle, but they were really just simple guidance.

Although he was guiding Lilith forward from a high position, that was enough.

At least, Lilith understood what Rhodes meant.

If she hadn't backed down, Rhodes would have given her what she wanted, and she could have greedily enjoyed it all.

Or rather, if she takes just one more step now, she can obtain these things just as easily.

But the problem is...

My feet just wouldn't obey me; I couldn't take a single step forward.

His mouth seemed to be blocked, as if saying the words he had just taken back would be even more awkward.

The stubbornness in her heart grew stronger, causing her eyes to tremble.

But wouldn't it be the ugliest thing if she didn't take a step forward now?

Once again, they denied Rhodes's feelings with words, and once again hurt him in a vicious way...

She absolutely refuses.

So, she bit her lip, a faint taste of blood and a stinging pain spreading through her body, making her feel a part of the reality of being a "mortal".

Then--

Her feet trembled slightly as she took a step, her light blue boots gently touching the ground, propelling her body forward like a shadow.

Just a little bit.

But even this little bit is a lot to her.

Then, she lowered her head and gently hooked the hem of Rod's dress with her slender fingers.

"I also want……"

Three words.

She vanished as if she had evaporated, her ear tips turning red and bleeding, her eyes began to dart around uncontrollably, and she became dazed.

shame.

That's true. In her eyes, expressing her feelings in front of such a group of people was so shameful that she would dig a grave and jump in to be buried in peace.

Not to mention, three of these people were "fish-stealing cats" who were completely unimportant to her in her past life.

"No." Lilith took a deep breath, then, still feeling ashamed, released her grip, her face flushed. "I..."

In that instant, Rhodes gave her no chance to back down again.

Looking at the girl's extremely innocent appearance, he reached out and took Lilith's hand, which was about to let go.

It's as soft as cotton, and feels very gentle when you hold it in your hand.

Unfortunately, Lilith's hands are very cold now because the intense emotions have caused all her blood to concentrate in her torso, making her limbs cold.

“If you can continue to express your emotions like this, then of course you deserve a share.”

Rhodes bent down and said softly, "However, to prevent you from doing this out of ambition, I will only give you the ring after I have become very, very strong."

"At least, we'll wait until you can't beat me no matter what."

It may seem like a threat, but it's actually completely harmless.

Or rather, the words spoken in such a gentle voice are more about flirting.

Therefore, Lilith's breathing became even more erratic.

Her face was already flushed red, and now her whole body felt weak and numb, and she almost collapsed to the ground because her legs were too weak.

"I……"

"Let's go, we need to hurry back to the meeting and have a proper discussion about Phillips's marine species problem."

"Ah... um, okay." Lilith didn't even know what she was doing.

She's like a fool now, just nodding and shaking her head blankly.

I felt excited, embarrassed, and ashamed—all of those feelings.

But she really didn't need to care about anything anymore.

She simply felt her hand being taken by that man again, felt his warm, solid touch, and then fell into a dreamlike illusion.

His silhouette, his aura.

How long?

For decades, for centuries... they were immersed in their own broken world, unable to break free.

Although the world of the previous timeline reverted three years after Rhodes' death, the gods' perception of time is different.

If something important has been lost, it is eternity—

Ok.

Has she succeeded now?

At least, we've gained so much more.

She knew her mistakes were still there, so she would have to spend her whole life following him to make amends.

But at least now she no longer has to humbly call herself a sinner, and she has a little bit of courage to share this love.

Couldn't we at least say something to those thieving cats and stop them, instead of just standing by and watching...?

She walked with Rod leading her.

Just like when I was a child... I tiptoed behind my master with a haughty expression.

Although I really hate being led around by her, because she always confidently says how powerful she is and how easily she can protect me, in the end she still ends up as a grave.

But being led by Rod is a completely different story.

I don't dislike it, I'm very content, I feel my own existence, and I'm happy.

They walked step by step, and everyone followed in Rhodes' footsteps, moving forward together.

"Rhodes, what exactly is your relationship with Lilith?" Ivina leaned over and finally couldn't help but ask.

Of the girls present, she was the only one who knew nothing about it.

Now that we're so close, surely we should know about this little problem?

Rod paused slightly.

It's not that he can't tell Ivina, it's just that he suddenly doesn't know how to explain it to her.

It's definitely not appropriate to directly say something like "second playthrough," since there are three outsiders behind us.

Besides, even if I told her directly, she might not understand.

Rhodes thought for a moment, but to his surprise, Lilith spoke first.