I'm in Type-Moon, how can I let you bully me?

[Ereshkigal Favorability +5]

[Regional Favorability +60]

Uruk: 50 (Love)

He originally thought that Ereshkigal was invincible in terms of self-attack.

Unexpectedly, Uruk was even braver than her.

Which loyal minister is helping him?

The total of 60 points of regional favorability were not gained overnight.

Russell watched as the region's favorability increased by "+1" each time, continuing to rise, and it has not stopped until now.

You are just a little short of that. Once the favorability reaches 60 or above, you can get the reward.

So, who was this loyal minister and what did he do?

This is so cute and so worthy of me!

On the side, Ereshkigal could have had a pleasant exchange with Russell, but the closer she got to her palace, the more she saw the brighter smile on Russell's face, and she couldn't help feeling embarrassed and annoyed.

Even the worry that the palace was a bit dilapidated and would disappoint Russell was somewhat diluted.

Why......

Looking at Russell's face, which had not stopped and even become more presumptuous since he said he was going to the palace, Ereshkigal thought with embarrassment.

Why did she start laughing when I told her I was going to her house?

Moreover, the closer you get to it, the brighter your smile becomes.

She...she just wanted to take you...just like she did to other places...

Just a simple visit!

Didn't think of doing...doing something...

So, what are you thinking about and what are you laughing at?

Ereshkigal's face flushed as she thought about what Russell might be happy about.

"Mr. Russell!"

For some unknown reason, Ereshkigal's tone was somewhat cold.

"What on earth have you been laughing at since just now?"

Could it be that he thought she was some fool who was easy to deceive...

At this moment, the feeling of worrying about gains and losses replaced the rationality that had disappeared due to impulse.

The twisted and dark nature of the goddess that had been suppressed slowly emerged to the surface.

After listening to this, Russell felt a little guilty and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous."

Russell, oh Russell, how could you be so careless?

Even if Uruk's ever-increasing regional favorability has attracted your attention, you can't forget that there is a goddess beside you, right?

There was an operation error!

Seeing that Ereshkigal still had a stern expression, Russell apologized again.

"I just thought that I made a good friend today and recalled some happy things. I was relaxed and my attention was a little distracted."

"friend......"

Because you were in front of friends, you were relaxed and didn't notice the loss of composure?

Ereshkigal understood what Russell was trying to say and accepted it reluctantly, but...

On the way to her palace, I thought of some happy things...

What else can I think of happy things!

Is this kind of thing so obvious?

Ereshkigal was still somewhat unhappy.

"Even so, you... Anyway, it's still too early, right?"

Too early?

Does that mean it's too early to be friends?

Looking at the favorability level as high as 95, although the maximum value may be more than 100, Russell is still a little confused.

"Is it too early?"

“It’s too early!”

Ereshkigal's tone was firm.

"We don't understand each other!"

"It's okay, right?"

The words that came out of Russell's mouth made Ereshkigal's heart ache, and the cold air surrounded her again.

As expected, was I treated as a fool?

What does it mean to say "it's okay"? What does it mean to say "it's a matter of course"?

Is this kind of thing normal and natural to you?

A chill began to fill the air, but Russell seemed unaware and continued speaking.

"We still have a long time to get to know each other."

The coldness disappeared like the early spring when the ice and snow melted under the warm sun.

"How...how can you say such a thing!?"

This kind of talk is so unfair! Isn't this a confession?!

Ereshkigal subconsciously exerted force, causing Garula Lingdu to almost fall to the ground without being able to bear it.

How can you say such a thing!

But, if we promise to spend a long time getting to know each other...

After all, it was fate, and it seemed not impossible for him to be loved by the underworld just like himself.

[Ereshkigal Favorability +5]

[Ereshkigal: 100]

When a scumbag tries to lure a young girl into bed, he spouts sweet nothings and lies like they're free.

For those who are anxious about gains and losses and say they don't understand yet, just say, "I'll understand in the long run." For those who are timid and don't dare to touch taboos, just say, "I'm just touching it."

【Summary: Sincerity is watched by the heavens, be careful of being struck by a knife.】

What do you mean?

He didn't realize when he became a scumbag who tricked an inexperienced girl into having sex...

22. You will pay for what you have done sooner or later.

This sudden and inexplicable comment left Russell stunned for a moment.

He sorted his thoughts out a bit and recalled the conversation that had just taken place.

Unlike the slow-witted male protagonists in some anime or light novels, when Russell recalled the conversation just now, he realized that there was a misunderstanding.

It must be that what she was thinking when Ereshkigal asked the question was different from her answer and what she thought.

Therefore, a misunderstanding arises -

Ereshkigal she...

Maybe she misunderstood what I just said and wanted to develop a closer relationship with her?

Thinking of this, Russell looked at Ereshkigal, who was immersed in fantasy, with a headache.

This kind of well-intentioned misunderstanding would better promote the development of the relationship between the two, but given Russell's original character, he would not deliberately clarify it.

If the misunderstanding is wonderful, let it remain so.

This is what Russell has always thought.

Of course, the premise is that Russell does not make great use of the benefits he gains from this misunderstanding, or he will not plant a bomb for himself that can explode at any time.

only......

Sometimes, you still need to be sincere.

When he faced Ereshkigal, he already had his own strategy, which became one of her countless firsts.

Later, we will experience countless firsts together.

There are many opportunities to improve your favorability, so there is no need to plant a landmine.

Moreover, what Ereshkigal had just said and the inexplicable comments made by the trial made Russell alert.

The relationship had developed too quickly, and Ereshkigal might have been mentally prepared to do something with him in the palace.

After doing something like that, his future was clear—he would remain in the underworld forever, living with Ereshkigal.

Although it would be wonderful, he couldn't let it happen.

pity......

After some deliberation, Russell suddenly shook Ereshkigal's hand.

"Ereshkigal, there seems to be some wonderful misunderstanding between us."

"Eh?!"

Startled by Russell's sudden action, Ereshkigal subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand, but was reluctant and just spoke dizzily.

“It’s wonderful.”

"..."

It’s over, this goddess is in love.

If this misunderstanding was cleared up, wouldn't he be killed because of Ereshkigal's anger?

God!

But, we have to clarify.

Just now, Russell sensed the dark divine power stirred up by Ereshkigal in the misunderstanding.

There is no doubt that the goddess' dark and vicious nature is now buried deep down only because of "love".

This is another related reason why Russell insisted on clarifying.

Before receiving love, people will imagine infinite beauty for love, and even do things that suppress their own nature for love.

However, after receiving love, love may not disappear, and beauty will still exist, but the true nature will slowly emerge.

There is no doubt that Ereshkigal's nature is extremely possessive, to the point of being pathological and wanting to "destroy it if he can't get it." At that time, it will be extremely difficult for Russell to leave the underworld.

This also means that he has no chance to increase the favorability of the Uruk region, nor does he have the chance to increase the favorability of other characters.

In this way, after Ereshkigal's favorability is fully increased, Russell's future is fixed.

According to the rules of the trial, if it is confirmed that there will be no progress in the future, the trial will automatically end. He cannot stay with Ereshkigal forever.

"Goddess Ereshkigal..."

Thinking of this, Russell still gritted his teeth and wanted to clarify.

Ereshkigal didn't react at all, he just stared blankly at Russell holding his hand, with a strange look on his face.

"From now on, just call me Ereshkigal."

There seems to be something wrong in her tone?

"Ereshkigal..."

Russell tried to make his tone sound gentle.