I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

After hearing something that concerned her, Ella began to think about what Fukagan had said "before".

Come to think of it, after becoming a vampire through the illusion barrier, I seemed to have held Shen Gan's hand in order to prevent them from getting separated. If holding hands alone could successfully conclude a contract, it should have been successful at that time.

But the fact was that there was nothing displayed on the status bar, and there was no change in the body. Ella subconsciously thought of the race name and occupation name on the status bar.

When I first entered the dreamland and confirmed my identity, my race was clearly written as Demon and my profession was Healer. However, when I was fighting Iris and was forced to switch roles, my race was written as Human and my profession was Swordsman. There was no word related to vampires.

Could it be that I am actually a vampire only in appearance?

Even if I did what the legends of the Dreamland said, even holding hands wouldn't change anything? Thinking this way, apart from the fangs, devil wings, silver hair, red eyes, and pointed ears, my features had nothing in common with vampires—neither the vampire's blood-sucking urge nor the fear of the sun...

"Tsk, I got tricked..."

Facing Shen Gan's somewhat puzzled look, Ella sighed.

"Well, even if that's the case, it's annoying to be held hands by strangers, but it's not a wasted effort, right? Thanks, Fukagan."

"I don't think I've ever done anything to help you, senpai..."

"I'll need Fukagan's help soon."

With the level bonus of 116, Ella easily picked up the unconscious Iris with one hand and carried her on her shoulder, then, as if demonstrating, she held her hand with the cool touch of a deep orange.

"If those people come later, Fukagan, please cooperate with me, okay?"

"casual."

"Hey! That vampire lady is here!"

"Is there another girl next to you?"

"Wait, their hands..."

“Tsk, someone got there first…”

The residents of the dream world who rushed over surrounded Ella and Shen Gan. When they saw Shen Gan and Ella holding hands, they sighed helplessly.

"Um... I don't know why, but I'm actually a vampire only in appearance, you know?"

As if to prove it, Ella unfolded the little devil wings that symbolized vampires from her clothes and fluttered them in the sunlight.

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

"But it seems to be just as this lady said. If it's a vampire, it can't walk normally in the sun..."

"Just relying on imagination to dress up? What a strange hobby. Everyone, please disperse. But with all the commotion, Kuro-sama should be here soon."

After confirming that Ella could move freely under the sun, the residents of the dream world sighed with lack of interest and gradually walked away. Some of them felt sorry and walked up to Ella to say sorry.

Although those people still misunderstood that she had deliberately dressed up as a vampire in the end, as long as she was no longer being chased, there was no need to explain anymore. Ella forced a smile and responded to the residents who apologized to her one by one.

After everyone who arrived later went home, the dream world that was originally daytime had slowly turned into the color of dusk. Camisia, Lotte, and Angeline also returned to Ella, and Iris also woke up from her fainting state.

Considering that a high level might cause damage unconsciously, Ella has already switched to the healer profession in advance.

Walking to the edge of the square, Ella sat down on the steps without caring whether the ground was clean. If it weren't for the image issue, Ella would even imagine lying on a bed on it.

“Ah~ah, I’m so tired.”

"Was it just a farce in the end? But Aira-chan showed no mercy with that last blow... I'm going to get it back in the end-of-term exam, okay?"

Iris subconsciously touched the place on her head where Ella had hit her before, and then looked at Ella with malicious eyes.

"Even if this hadn't happened, wouldn't you have deliberately made things difficult for me, Iris?"

"Eh—I don't have such thoughts, right, Angelina?"

Looking at Angeline who kept nodding to Iris with a confused look on her face, Ella shrugged helplessly.

"Who knows?"

"Hmph, if I could participate—"

"Uh...if Camisia-san were to participate, things would become very troublesome..."

Ruthie held the drinks that seemed to be created by her imagination and handed them to everyone. When it was Shen Gan's turn, Shen Gan hesitated for a moment, then took the cup honestly.

"Thanks."

"Where's the Cheshire Cat? I haven't seen it since a while ago."

After gulping down the drink Lotte handed her, Ella stretched her body for a moment before asking Camisia, who had separated first.

Although Camisia was the one who faced the most residents of the dream world in this battle, she seemed to be the most relaxed among them. At least, there was not a single stain on her white dream dress.

"Are you referring to that black cat, Princess? If so, he seemed to be going to find someone named 'Kuro-sama'."

"Running away at the critical moment..."

"Oh, oh, Master Ella, how rude of you! I risked my life to go to the Netherworld to ask Master Kuro for help."

Just as Ella finished her words, the familiar black cat face of the Cheshire Cat slowly appeared from mid-air. At the same time, a girl with ice-blue hair who had her eyes closed and looked extremely holy arrived. After the girl slowly landed on the ground, she opened her pink eyes and lifted up her long hair which looked like twin ponytails, but in fact, she had long hair hanging down her back.

"I am Claudia, the soul guide of the dream world. Welcome everyone to the dream world. For the sake of convenience, please call me 'Clau' from now on."

Chapter 47: The Netherworld

"With...a kimono?"

Ella spoke in a somewhat shocked tone, completely ignoring the self-introduction of the girl named Kuro.

The light-colored clothing that the girl was wearing now looked like a kind of clothing called kimono from her previous world.

"Hmm? Miss...what's wrong?"

Kuro tilted his head, and the sacred aura he had before completely disappeared.

"Eh, nothing much, I just find this kind of clothes a bit novel."

"Is that so? I'm glad you weren't scared. This dress was made based on my memories of the Netherworld... But, this square... was it you who did it?"

Kuro looked at the square that was almost in ruins and spoke to Ella.

She tried to read the emotions on Kro's face, but it was useless. Ella couldn't tell what Kro was thinking at all.

—Judging from what the Cheshire Cat said earlier, Chloe should have considerable power in the dream world. It's only natural for her to be angry about having her home destroyed like this by outsiders. It would be better to just admit it, right? Maybe I'll need her help to escape the dream world later.

Ella nodded slightly.

"Yes, I'm so sorry."

"Hmm, you're such an honest child. So, how are you going to make it up to me, this fake vampire lady?"

"compensate?"

Ella was a little confused. Although it was natural to pay compensation for breaking something, in the dream world where everything could be created through imagination, what kind of compensation would be needed to reflect its value?

As if thinking, Kuro raised his index finger to support his chin, then blinked as if he had figured out the answer.

"That's right, let me make it up to you with your body."

"ha?"

Kro's unexpected answer made Ella exclaim in surprise. This proposal, which was even worse than Iris's, was too bad no matter how you looked at it.

"Hmm? I think I'm the same kind as you?"

Iris herself also reacted to Kuro's words.

"Hoohoo, what a bold statement."

"Ms. Ella..."

"Haha—that's really noisy."

"The princess will not agree to such a request."

Camisia took a step forward and stood in front of Ella, but Kro's next explanation was beyond everyone's expectations.

"Hmm? Did you misunderstand something? The most valuable part of a person's body should be their kidneys, right? I just want that, okay?"

"you--"

"Well, it was just a joke. Ultimately, this situation is due to my negligence as a leader. I should be the one to compensate you all."

Kro waved his hand casually, and the square that had been reduced to ruins suddenly returned to its original appearance - it was like magic, no, perhaps it had exceeded the boundaries of magic.

"What wishes do you have in the dream world? If it's something that Kuro can do, I will do my best to compensate you."

"A wish?... Um, could you please tell me the origin of this dress, Chloe?"

Ella was the one who answered on behalf of everyone. This dress really shocked Ella. Judging from the part she saw now, it was exactly the same as the kimono she had seen before. In addition, what Kro had said before, "It was made based on the memories of the Netherworld", maybe the Netherworld was a place equivalent to a transit station between worlds.

"Clothes? If you like them, I can make one in your exact size. But as for their origins... that would involve the composition of the dream world."

Kro coughed lightly twice, paying no attention to the residents passing by. She didn't even set up a soundproof barrier and just stood there explaining to Ella.

"It's nothing special. The dream world consists of the Land of Dreams, the Netherworld, and the middle ground. Apart from the middle ground and the Land of Dreams, the Netherworld contains the memories of everyone in the world. It's rightly called the 'Sea of ​​the Subconscious'. Sometimes, crystal balls containing human consciousness washed ashore there are found by chance. This piece of clothing is something I picked up from a memory I stumbled upon."

"Eh? It contains the memories of people from all over the world, so it doesn't just include those from the mainland?"

Ella continued to ask, not expecting that the Netherworld that Kro mentioned was actually something in this sense.

"Well - I'm not sure. I'm different from other residents of the dream world. I've been in the dreamland since I was born, so I don't know what the outside world is like..."

"So, can I find memories specific to someone in the underworld?"

Ella took a step forward and stood in front of Chloe.

If possible, then perhaps I could get information about my sister here. Even if I don't have any special wishes now, remembering my sister's name is also very important. Moreover, I have always had a hunch that this is a bet given by my sister. Because my sister is absolutely sure that I will not remember her name, she promised in the greeting card that if I remember her name, she will fulfill any of my wishes.

Well, now may be the best opportunity.

After hearing Ella's words, Kuro smiled meaningfully.

"Of course I can, but—time is running out. You should all be waking up soon in the real world. If there's a chance, see you later."

As she spoke, Kuro snapped her fingers and the world became blurry.

* On the morning of October 25, 6186, at the Holy Academy

“Ah—ah, so tired, huh?”

Ella woke up from the bed and stretched as usual, but her outstretched hand seemed to accidentally touch something.

I pinched it subconsciously - it felt a little soft and cold overall.

This feeling... could it be?

"Senior, have you pinched enough?"

Ella's originally confused mind suddenly became clear, and she jumped up from the bed and looked around.

Fukaman, with her long brown hair, was looking at her with disgust, but Ella was relieved. If the target was Fukaman, it meant that she had only pinched her cheeks, not her breasts, which would cause trouble. No, pinching someone's face casually was not right, but it was better than the soft object she had imagined.

As for why Ella made such a judgment, it was because of what Fukagan said...

——After all, there is no material there.

Ella let out a long breath.

"I'm fine... uh, no, good morning?"

"Senior, are you thinking of something very rude?"

Sitting up from the bed, Shen Gan took out two white ribbons from somewhere and tied them on both sides of her hair. However, she was not paying attention when tying them, resulting in the ponytails on both sides being of different lengths.

"No, no, how could that be?"

Because of Shen Gan's casual sitting posture, the dress that could not cover her chest properly fell down. Ella quickly shifted her gaze to the other side, put on her slippers, walked to the mirror and began to tidy up her appearance, but she soon froze there.

No, I was clearly sleeping on the floor before, so why was I in bed? And it felt like something important had happened last night—a small town, vampires, a dream world. It seemed like a very long and troublesome dream, but the details of what happened were always vague. I couldn't recall the whole thing, and Ella shook her head.

"Was it Fukagan who put me on the bed after I fell asleep?"

"Um."

Shen Gan hugged the quilt and agreed softly.

Looking through the mirror at Shen Gan's thin shoulders exposed from behind, most of her body was covered by the quilt, and the straps of her dress just fell down, so Shen Gan now looked like she was not wearing any clothes.

Ella said helplessly.