Their romance storyline only begins on the second playthrough

Krod knew that even if he asked her, she would say the same thing as before: 'You're not qualified to know.'

That's Lilith.

She refused to say anything important; arrogance was her constant demeanor.

Rhodes's avoidance was a lesson learned from experience, but now he was being chased and killed by this arrogance. How could he not feel uncomfortable?

He really hated this situation because, no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't figure out what her reason was for acting this way.

In fact, the fact that Lilith did not use any forceful means means that she at least needed to take advantage of his goodwill; otherwise, she would have directly used force to coerce him and held a knife to his throat to make him do his bidding.

But what it required him to do for her willingly... Rod never figured out what it was from beginning to end.

Therefore, this all became a mystery.

However... in any case, Rhodes understood.

Since she didn't use force, it at least means she didn't intend to kill him.

As long as Lilith doesn't threaten her own safety or put those around her in danger, then it doesn't matter if she wants to use her for a short time.

In one month, I will reach Lilith's strength. In other words, after one month, whatever she thinks will have nothing to do with me.

Because, even if she wanted to harm herself, then...

His eyes glanced at Lilith—

That cold, wary look suddenly met Lilith's gaze.

Even in a split second, Lilith caught the attitude in Rhodes' eyes.

Lilith, her lips pursed, nervously awaited Rhodes' arrival. But when she met his gaze, she was first stunned, then incredulous, until finally—

His heart stopped abruptly.

At that moment, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her whole body turning cold.

That look in his eyes.

What kind of look is that?

She was treated as an "enemy"?

By whom? Rhodes...?

Suddenly, she froze, overwhelmed by a jumble of emotions—

This isn't right, this isn't right... why?

I didn't do anything, how could Rod think I'm a bad guy...?

Lilith couldn't understand why Rhodes suddenly became hostile towards her.

In fact, she had many choices and many requests.

She could have chosen to commission Rhodes to kill some necessary enemies or to resolve the troubles she hadn't dealt with in her previous life, but in the end, she chose the simplest and most deadly option.

It wasn't because the commission was particularly ingenious, but simply because it allowed her to be with Rhodes at any time.

She... just wanted to be with him.

But at this moment, this most ordinary and basic requirement was shattered by this gaze.

She just wanted some time to get to know Rhodes properly, she just wanted to change the terrible outcome...

But why is this happening...?

Countless questions exploded in her mind, and Lilith attempted to use her logical thinking to extinguish this fact—

After all, she never imagined she would be subjected to such a gaze from Rhodes.

So cold, and with such indifferent gazes.

I never, ever would have imagined it.

The person you love, the person who once loved you, is now hostile towards you.

Even though Rhodes didn't say a word, just a glance was enough to push Lilith, whose mental state was already unstable, into a desperate situation.

Can--

“Okay,” Rod said with a smile.

Rhodes' response at that moment suddenly froze Lilith's crumbling emotions once again.

Yes, it's not "I refuse" or "I hate you," it's "okay."

It's the simplest and cleanest word, yet... it's also the most deceptive word.

At this moment, Rhodes's gaze returned to its original state, revealing a calm and gentle expression. "I don't think I have any reason to refuse Miss Lilith's gift, do I? Thank you very much. Please take good care of me for the next month."

thump.

Lilith's heartbeat returned to normal simply because of those two simple sentences.

Blood began to flow again, and the cold body began to warm up.

She snapped out of her daze, staring blankly at Rod, her lips trembling, her eyes slightly unfocused.

She paused, lost in thought, and unconsciously asked:

"You...agree?"

“Of course, or rather, I can’t disagree with what Miss Lilith says, can I?” Rhodes said, resting his chin on his hand as he pondered.

very common.

There was no trace of the coldness that had just been revealed.

Even Lilith was mesmerized by this extraordinary performance.

Rhodes... agreed? He doesn't hate me? Did I just misread it?

Am I seeing things?

It's just an illusion.

Lilith's eyes brightened instantly.

“However, Miss Lilith, if you are going to travel with me, then you must get some rest early today,” Rhodes said to Lilith.

"Hmm—?" Lilith blinked and asked, "You have a plan?"

"I received a request from Professor Merrick. She asked me to go to the Duke's mansion to bring the Duke's daughter to the school for protection. And time is of the essence, so I have to set off tomorrow."

When Rhodes said those words, he felt a strange mix of emotions.

After all, he concealed Ivina's psychological problems.

Well... telling a former love interest that you're going to save another girl, isn't that... just another way of saying you're going to...

But when Rhodes told her about this strange request, Lilith's expression suddenly froze.

A strange light flashed in her eyes:

"The task Merrick gave me?"

“Yes, the reward is so good, I can’t possibly not go,” Rhodes replied.

"wrong……"

Lilith was completely surprised that Merrick would issue such a task to Rhodes.

why?

Did Merrick actually know Ivina's importance, but failed to protect her in his previous life for special reasons?

Or perhaps Merrick also knows something, meaning that Merrick is just like himself...?

The moment this thought crossed Lilith's mind, she felt a jolt in her heart, and after a long while, she stared blankly at Rhodes—

If Merrick is the same, then Rod...

The moment this thought surfaced in Lilith's mind, an even more perfect explanation emerged.

Yes, if that's the case, then Rhodes's abnormality, his behavior...

No.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

She rejected this possibility from the very beginning.

Because if it were that Rod, he wouldn't have abandoned me in the dungeon.

So, at most, Merrick might just have the memory, and even that might not be a real memory; it could just be a prediction or some kind of butterfly effect.

Lilith couldn't be sure which situation it was, but one thing she could be sure of was that some things in this life probably wouldn't go as she wished.

In fact, she hates change. As a deity, anything that cannot be controlled is considered heretical.

Therefore, from the moment of her resurrection, the only thing she wanted to change was the ending between her and Rhodes; she didn't want to alter anything else.

She had no intention of changing either her return to godhood or the death of those damned people.

She didn't care about the life or death of anyone except Rod, and neither did Merrick.

However, she also understood one thing.

For her now, if she doesn't look for and solve the problems, her relationship with Rhodes won't progress.

Therefore, she now needs to create more crises to overcome with Rhodes, and since Rhodes has already promised Merrick, there's no harm in doing so.

The only thing that needs to be confirmed is that once there's an opportunity to meet with Merrick, we can see if she really did return to this point in time with her memories intact, just like her...

After all, if even Merrick returned with his memories, then it's very likely that other powerful beings at the level of [Eternal Sage] or above would also have their memories with them, which would make things truly troublesome.

Especially her...

Cecilia Elman.

“Okay.” Lilith nodded in agreement.

"Well then, get some rest, Miss Lilith. I'll be relying on you to assist me starting tomorrow. Thank you."

Lilith nodded lightly twice, and then nothing more.

Because what now confronts Rhodes and Lilith is a very big problem—