Absolute Zone Zero: I am a Succubus in Six Points Street

"... Yeah, I understand! Then, for your wish, I will make myself happier!"

Chapter 379 Bernice: Lucy hasn't hit me in a long time~

Jiayin smiled happily, and the two continued walking forward and came to a small park by the river.

"I sometimes sneak in here to play! After all, it's hard for children to recognize me. Even if they do recognize me, it's easy to coax them away, hehe."

"Jia Yin is very gentle with children."

"Well~ After all, when I was a child, everyone used such kindness... to save me."

Jiayin's tone was slightly deep.

"When I was little, I almost died in a hollow. I'm sure there are many people who've had similar experiences...

How many people in New Eridu have never experienced the Hollow Disaster? That was when I decided to keep singing.

"why?"

Zhe asked with some curiosity, saying that loving someone requires understanding the other person's inner self, and Jiayin was happy to share with him.

"Don't laugh. Back then, in the cave, I wanted to cheer everyone up, so I just started singing.

Even though it was a life-or-death situation... there were still so many people listening to me sing. Thinking of the way everyone looked at me at that time, I just want to keep singing, keep singing, keep singing...

Even if death awaits me at any moment, I hope that my singing...can bring a smile to at least one person's face."

Hearing this, Zhe silently held Jiayin's hand tightly, and the latter only then reacted.

"Ah, suddenly talking about such a heavy thing...Is it bothering you?"

"Of course not, I understand what Jiayin wants to say."

"Yeah... because I didn't want to admit defeat. I didn't want to admit defeat to those cruel things! Back then, I would imagine all sorts of things... I was a brave man, defeating a terrifying demon king, and I came up with a lot of cool lines!

"You can kill me, but you can't take away my singing and my smile!" ... something like that. I never thought that day... I would truly understand that. It was the people who saved me... who taught me that."

Jiayin's words made Zhe fall into deep thought, and he suddenly thought of something.

"I seem to understand."

"Got it…what?"

"What is the treasure of New Eridu?"

Jiayin was still a little confused. Looking at the confident Zhe in front of her, she spoke uncertainly.

"Eh? You're not going to say it's my song, are you...?"

"The essence is the same. The most precious thing in New Ailidu is... the right to never give up joy."

"Ah...you mean..."

After hearing what Zhe said, Jiayin suddenly realized what he meant, and then couldn't help but smile.

"Pfft... isn't that a little too cool, a statement like that? But I understand what you mean.

Yes, the most special and precious thing about New Eridu is… joy. I love this answer! This is what New Eridu is all about!

Jiayin agreed excitedly, but then became a little worried.

"Does everyone... think so?"

"Definitely."

Zhe said as he gently patted the back of Jiayin's hand. The costumes for the performance had been designed. There was still some time before the finals, and Zhe happened to come to the outer ring.

When I arrived, I stumbled upon Nicole chatting with Caesar...

"Long time no see, Overlord. I think I saw you on Liufen Street a few days ago. Were you looking for Zhe? I didn't go up to say hello because I was afraid you would be shy~"

“Why am I so shy…?”

Caesar was about to say that he and Zhe had a clear relationship, but he seemed to have thought of something, paused for a moment, and spoke again.

"Speaking of which, Nicole, why didn't you tell me in advance when you came to the Outer Rim?"

"You guys must be busy preparing for Tuojin Day, and I don't want to cause any trouble for Little Caesar."

"What the hell is Little Caesar...!"

Nicole was a little surprised when she saw Caesar's blushing and anxious look.

"Huh~ So Lucy doesn't call you that at home?"

"How is that possible! Unless one of us is crazy."

"If it were Zhe..."

"Okay, let's not discuss this anymore! What exactly brought you to the Outer Rim?"

Caesar no longer wanted to talk about this topic, and Nicole realized this and put away her gossipy nature.

"Ahem...actually, I wanted to ask if anyone has come to see Lucy recently? It should be a guy in a suit. I have something to discuss with him."

"Huh? You know that sneaky guy in a suit? He just ran away from here!"

"Eh? Just now?"

Nicole looked a little surprised after hearing what Caesar said, while the former continued to explain.

"Just now, I stopped that guy as soon as he showed his head. I was very concerned about this unfamiliar face and wanted to catch him and question him, but he ran away without a trace."

(Man in suit: I encountered a Overlord in the outer ring. He was so terrifying the moment he showed his face. I couldn't defeat him no matter how hard I tried.)

"That's really suspicious... Where is that man in a suit now?"

"I asked Wright to chase him. There's no way Wright would lose him. If you want to find that guy, ask Wright."

Zhe, who overheard all this, showed up and greeted Caesar, then went to find Wright with Nicole in the mood to join in the fun.

And I learned from the other party that the man in the suit was caught by Bernice again and was forced to drink fuel drink, and it was a new special drink. Suddenly, I wanted to observe a moment of silence for that guy.

Then Zhe found Bernice and Paipai, as well as the terrified man in a suit in front of them.

"Wow... those bikers in the outer ring are truly terrifying... No wonder Mr. and Mrs. are so worried. It turns out the young lady has to survive in this kind of environment every day...

Wuwu… a loud-mouthed woman who looks strong… a man with strong hands… a crazy witch who forced a strange drug into my mouth… the only harmless one is Miss Paipai…”

"Um...it's me."

Paipai felt a little confused when he heard what the man in the suit said, but he probably was praising himself, so he agreed.

But if he had been in the car driven by Paipai, the man in the suit would probably look completely different.

"I'm a witch! Lucy's family really knows how to talk~"

After hearing what the man in the suit said, Bernice seemed very happy, but the former became even more worried after seeing this scene.

"Ms. Paipai, please take good care of my Miss Lucy... wuwu..."

"That's so annoying... Stop it. The pampered Miss Lucy you imagine is so capable of whipping us Outer Rim thugs three times a day if she wants to."

Paipai couldn't stand the man in the suit, and when it came to whipping, Bernice suddenly thought of it.

"Come to think of it, Lucy hasn't hit me in a long time! What's wrong with her lately~"

"Really? Then I have to apologize to everyone on behalf of the young lady, wuwu..."

Chapter 380 You're the one who forgets your old love when you find a new one...

"Please wipe your tears, someone is looking for you."

"That's right, ah, Zhe, you're here! Great, would you like to try my new fuel drink? I made one especially for you!"

"Uh, ok, ok, but let's do it later. I have other things to do right now."

Zhe temporarily delayed Bernice's invitation to prepare himself mentally. He had to drink, after all, he couldn't let the other person down.

Of course, except for some cases, the drinks prepared by Bernice are at least drinkable...

"Oh...it's you! The manager of the video store on Sixth Street! Have you seen Miss Lucy? I'm looking for her. I have something to explain to her..."

The man in the suit immediately showed a look of surprise when he saw Zhe. He knew the relationship between his eldest daughter and the other party. If the other party was there, maybe his own things would go more smoothly.

"I understand, but someone is looking for you here, so please follow me first."

"Oh? O-okay..."

Zhe brought the man in the suit to find Nicole. When Nicole saw that the man had been brought here, she nodded with satisfaction.

"You're truly worthy of being me, so reliable!"

"Um, what do you two want to talk to me about? I'd be very grateful if we could talk later. Right now, I have to find Miss Lucy and explain everything..."

Before the man in the suit could finish his words, Nicole took the initiative to interrupt him.

"Let me guess, Mr. Montef Group, you want to clarify the misunderstanding last time, right?"

"How do you know—?!"

The man in the suit looked surprised, but in fact there was no need to guess. Anyone who was smart and had experienced what happened with Lucy in the Star Ring would be able to guess it.

It happened that both of them were smart people. Nicole couldn't help but smile when she saw Zhe's thoughtful look.

"Did Zheya feel that? Lucy's family actually just wanted her to bring the partner she met outside back home.

Of course, if you think about it more complicatedly... If I were Mr. Montev, I might deliberately let the messenger make the words ambiguous to test my daughter's true feelings.

If Lucy could return home obediently and even agree to the family's subsequent arrangements, then that would be a great sign. Even if Lucy gets mad, we can put the blame on the messenger—saying that he misunderstood her.

Nicole's explanation made Zhe sigh, what a complicated family, and the look on the suit man's face became even more shocked.

"...Ms. Nicole, who are you exactly?... You've never met Mr. Montef, but your understanding of him is almost the same as mine, who served him for twenty years.

I'm only saying this to you two. Sometimes, I understand why Miss Lucy wants to run away from this house..."

The man in the suit sighed again after saying this.

"But this is my job. I still have to find Miss Lucy and apologize to her for the wrong message. And then take a few more lashes from her...

Then I can go back to my home and spend my Tokujin Day with my lovely wife... I really have something to look forward to, woo woo..."

"What if we say we can explain it for you?"

Nicole's sudden words made the man in the suit stunned.

"W-What does this mean? Does it mean...I can go home directly?"

"Don't worry, you don't have to be whipped. We can also ensure that Lucy won't vent her anger on her parents. After all, you are familiar with the relationship between this person next to me and your eldest daughter.

Of course, this may cost you a little..."

"I, I do! It's a pity I didn't bring any money with me... But I brought this, I was planning to give it to the young lady as a gift..."

Before Nicole finished speaking, the man in the suit couldn't wait to agree. After a conversation, the former left the specific requirements for remuneration to be contacted later.

The two then found Lucy, and Nicole explained to her the misunderstanding with the man in the suit last time, but Lucy didn't buy it.

"Hmph, that man in the suit told you it was a misunderstanding? That's a typical Montev tactic. But, it doesn't matter. In a way, it wasn't the fault of a mere clerk like him.

That was the only way my father knew how to deal with people. So whether it was with enemies, friends, or family, he could only use tricks to try to manipulate and control them.

To put it in a more disgusting way... that person's "love" is probably just like that. Of course I'm angry. But I feel more sorry for him."

Lucy was angry but calm at the same time. As a daughter, she knew her father very well. Nicole was a little curious when she saw this.

"Can I ask you a question, Lucy? If your father didn't use the excuse of misunderstanding, would you consider it?"

"Considering... what?"

"Of course I'll take my partner home for dinner~"

As Nicole spoke, she looked directly at Zhe beside her, and Lucy blushed and remained silent for a long time before finally speaking in a low voice.

"...I, I don't know. ...This matter...must be considered in accordance with my partner's wishes..."

"Of course I will respect your choice. If Lucy really wants to go back, I will definitely accompany you."

Zhe's words, which completely disregarded her life and death that day, made Lucy's face even redder, and Nicole couldn't help but tease her when she saw this.

"So red~ If I had known Lucy would blush so much, I wouldn't have mentioned it. But... it's really nice.

On this bustling day of Takujin, it feels like there’s a place called home to return to.”