A beautiful girl who transmigrates into a Herrscher of the Void is treated like an elf and conquered

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Shido's abrupt and obvious action, along with his instantly changing expression, completely confirmed Chinatsu's guess.

(Heh, she's online after all. The channel connected pretty quickly.)

A knowing and playful glint flashed in Qianxia's eyes.

(Trying to trick me into revealing anything? Let's see who gets the upper hand first.)

Seeing Shido covering his ears and anxiously awaiting "instructions," a brilliant idea that would infuriate Kotori came to her mind.

Just as Shido seemed to have "heard" the options and turned back with a conflicted look, about to speak, Chinatsu took the initiative.

She suddenly stopped, turned around, and faced Shido directly.

The setting sun gilded her with gold, making her icy blue eyes appear even deeper in the light.

She tilted her head slightly, bent down and looked up at Shido, who was covering his ears with his head down. The cold lines on her face seemed to soften a little, and the corners of her mouth curved into a very faint but enough arc to make Shido's heart stop.

"You've asked so many questions, Itsuka-san." Her voice was no longer so cold; instead, it carried a hint of softness. "Itsuka-san...do you like me?"

As she spoke, she even subconsciously, in a slightly coquettish manner, gently twirled the ends of her hair that fell over her shoulders with her fingers.

This movement accentuated the curves of her chest, and combined with her seemingly expressive eyes, it exuded a natural yet deadly allure.

"what--?"

Shido's brain completely shut down!

Her face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato, and steam almost rose from her head!

He could clearly hear Kannazuki's strange cry of "Oh! Excellent reaction!" and Kotori's angry roar of "Idiot! That's not what I asked you to say!" coming through his headphones.

She suddenly took a small step forward, closing the distance between them.

Her icy blue eyes lifted slightly as she gazed at Shido, seemingly veiled with moisture, making her appear exceptionally sincere, even tinged with admiration.

She spoke softly, her voice becoming gentle and sweet:

"However... those people are all superficial; they only like my appearance." She pouted slightly, making a somewhat cute little expression.

“But Itsuka-kun, you’re different…” she continued, her tone softening, “My brother… Chiin used to talk to me about you a lot.”

Shido was taken aback: "...Senin mentioned me?"

"Yes!" Qianxia nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling.

He said, "That Itsuka Shido guy, although he's a nice-natured idiot, is amazing at housework, an incredible cook, and has a gentle personality. He's a super rare good man! Much better than a shut-in like me who only plays video games!"

(Senin actually praised me like that?) Shido was a little confused, feeling inexplicably happy and embarrassed.

Seeing his reaction, Qianxia chuckled inwardly and decided to add fuel to the fire.

A perfectly balanced blush rose to her cheeks, and her voice became lower, carrying a hint of dependence:

"And... I feel today that You are really just like what my brother said, or even better... Walking with you makes me feel safe and warm... You are completely different from those boys who only know how to stare at me."

As she spoke, she made a move that completely blanked Shido's mind—she very naturally reached out and gently hugged Shido's arm.

She subtly pressed one side of her "slime" against it, then tilted her head back and, in an almost coquettish tone, delivered the final blow:

"Itsuka-kun~"

"Hmm... Ah??"

Shido's whole body stiffened. The soft touch on his arm and the stunningly beautiful face so close to his face made his blood boil and his CPU overload.

"From now on... can I also treat you as my older brother?"

She blinked her big eyes, full of anticipation, "I promise! I'll be even better behaved and more like a good little sister than Kotori! Shido-nii~"

Chapter 28 The Moment from Prey to Hunter

[Snap! !!!]

A piercing, ear-piercing screech, like something being snapped in two, suddenly exploded from Shido's earpiece! It made his eardrums ache!

"Whoa!" Shido screamed in fright from the loud noise and roar in his headphones, jolting him out of his previous erotic atmosphere and stiff state.

He looked at Chika, who was still clinging to his arm with an "innocent" and "expectant" expression, and felt Kotori's roar that seemed to lift the ceiling in his ears. Overwhelmed by shame, confusion and fear, he was instantly engulfed.

"I'm so sorry! Phoenix Courtyard student! I...I suddenly remembered that the soup I'm making at home is going to burn! Goodbye!"

He shouted incoherently, almost forcefully but politely (but more like breaking free from a raging beast) pulling his arm out of Chinatsu's arms.

Then, without looking back, he fled the scene at top speed, his back view filled with panic and disarray.

Chika stood there, watching Shido's almost hasty retreat. After turning around, the innocent and coquettish expression on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a knowing smile.

(Hmph, trying to outsmart someone like that? You're still too green, you naturally wicked brat Kotori. But... Shido's escape was rather amusing.)

She turned around cheerfully, humming an off-key tune, and slowly walked into the apartment building.

On the Fraxinus, only the sounds of a certain commander frantically stomping his feet and smashing a new lollipop echoed across the bridge...

Location: Fraxinus, a few minutes ago

The strategists on Fraxinus are watching the live stream below.

On Fraxinus's screen, just as Chika's eyes were filled with tears as she softly said, "My brother often mentions you... praising you for being a master of housework and a good man."

High above the Fraxinus bridge, thousands of meters in the air, the cold, analytical voice of data analysis also rang out.

“…Target statement detected,” Murasame Reine’s calm voice broke the focused atmosphere on the bridge as she looked at the scrolling data on the screen.

"There is a significant logical conflict with the known behavior patterns of 'Phoenix Institute' in the database. Probability assessment: 2.1%. Preliminary speculation is... calculated flattery."

"Hmph!" Kotori, sitting on the central command seat, subconsciously snorted while chewing on her lollipop, her lips twitching almost imperceptibly.

"At least she has some insight, knowing that this idiot brother is only this much..." Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly realized what she was doing, immediately straightened her face, and slammed her hand on the armrest.

"...No way! Who asked her to praise this idiot? The point is, she's lying!"

When the next scene came on, Chinatsu leaned slightly forward and said in a tone that was a mixture of dependence and admiration, "Completely different from those boys who just stare at me... It feels so warm," the entire Fraxinus bridge instantly erupted!

"Kyaaaa—!!" The female crew members were the first to let out an excited scream. "A direct shot! It's a direct attack! The 'You're different from other men' series!!"

"Itsuka Shido! Hold on! This is the crucial moment for your favorability rating to skyrocket!" The male crew members seemed to be there, clenching their fists and cheering him on, as if they were watching a thrilling ball game.

Meanwhile, Vice Commander Kannazuki Kyohei pulled out a handkerchief from who-knows-where and vigorously wiped away non-existent tears, his voice choked with emotion and brimming with passion:

"It's here! This is... this is the Supreme Good Card! The ultimate evolution of 'You're a good person'! 'You're a warm and kind person'! Combined with this unguarded close proximity and the near-field visual impact of the Absolute Territory... what destructive power! What purity! This is no longer a strategy, this is holy light purifying the heart! Commander-sama, can you see it?! This is..."

"Bang!" His poetic aria was once again precisely interrupted by the data board that Kotori threw at him, and he fell to the ground again.

The commotion on the bridge and the "warm-hearted offensive" on the ground created an absurd yet synchronized echo, like a grand live commentary session.

When Chinatsu finally hugged Shido's arm and said, "Can I treat you like a brother too? I'll definitely be better than Kotori... Shido-nii~"

A nuclear-level silence enveloped the bridge.

Everyone stared at the screen, frozen in place, before cautiously and in unison turning their gazes toward the central command post.

The lollipop in Kotori's mouth made a teeth-grinding "crunch crunch" sound.

Her face turned from white to red, and then to ashen, all at a visible speed.

The veins on his forehead bulged, and the black aura behind him almost solidified.

(More like a good younger sister than...more like me?!)

(This...this shameless elf!!! How dare she put me down?! And she even dared to hug my brother's hand?!)

"Clang—!!!!"

With a crisp, crackling sound, the poor lollipop was completely crushed by her bite!

She snatched the microphone away abruptly, ignoring channel and volume controls, and roared with all her might:

"Aaaaaaahh ...

"She's lying to you! Can't you see?! She's provoking me! Provoking Ratatosk!"

"Push her away! Now! Immediately! Then retreat! That's an order! Execute it immediately—!!!"

The roar, like a sound from hell, mixed with the noise of electricity, slammed into Shido's eardrums.

Thus, the entire crew of Fraxinus witnessed on the big screen how Itsuka Shido was terrified by the double stimulation (the soft fragrance in his arms + the demonic sound in his ears), and screamed in agony.

Like a startled rabbit, it struggled desperately to break free, then fled in panic at the fastest speed it had ever been.

Silence fell on the bridge once again.

Only Kotori's heavy breathing and the faint sound of her biting into a candy were clearly audible.

A few seconds later, Shen Wuyue broke the silence first. He had somehow tidied his appearance again, and his face was solemn.

"What a decisive retreat! Faced with the ultimate temptation and the ultimate terror, Itsuka Shido chose to obey the Commander's orders! This is the power of love! Commander-sama~!"

"Shut up!!!" The new data panel hit his face accurately once again.

Lingyin calmly watched Chinatsu's small, knowing smile on the screen, and adjusted her glasses:

"...Target behavior pattern analysis updated: Highly aggressive and adept at psychological tactics. Possesses excellent provocation skills towards Itsuka Shido and...Commander. Threat level assessment needs to be upgraded."

"Hououin Chika...!" Kotori gritted her teeth as she muttered the name, her baton clenching so tightly it cracked.

The "escort mission," which was broadcast live by Fraxinus, ended in a complete rout of the attacking side and the commander's furious outburst.

Chapter 29 The Out-of-Control Script

As the sun set, Shido ran wildly until he had turned several street corners and could no longer see the apartment buildings, before he dared to stop.

He braced himself on his knees, panting heavily, his heart pounding and his cheeks burning.

(They escaped...)

The soft touch, the sweet fragrance so close, the dependent yet adoring gaze... all intertwined with the heart-wrenching roar from the piano in the headphones, the impact was overwhelming.

He took several deep breaths to calm himself down, trying his best to appear nonchalant, and didn't dawdle home until nightfall.

As soon as I pushed open the door, a wave of gloom hit me. Kotori sat at the dining table with a sour face, biting into a lollipop. Reine sat quietly to the side.

"I...I'm back."

"Oh—you're back." Kotori drawled, "How was it escorting 'my good little sister' home? My...idiot...brother?"

Shido felt a chill run down his spine, slipped into the kitchen, tied on an apron, and tried to distract himself by cooking: "It's...it's alright...it'll be delivered downstairs..."

"Delivered it downstairs?" Kotori followed to the kitchen door. "I think it was delivered to their heart! 'So warm'~ 'Want to be their older brother'~ Hmph!"

Shido's hand trembled as he chopped vegetables: "That...that was just something she said casually..."

"Of course it was just a casual remark!" Kotori stamped her foot. "Reine has already analyzed it! It's flattery! It's a tactic!"

At this moment, Lingyin also slowly walked over, leaned against the kitchen door frame, and began to calmly review the situation:

"...The sudden physical contact and emotional expression initiated by the target 'Chinatsu' contradicts her previous aloofness. Considering her suspected identity as a spirit, this action is highly purposeful. It is most likely aimed at Shido-kun's tendency to be soft-hearted, and..."

She glanced at Kotori, “...a precise provocation targeting your personality, Commander.”

"See!" Kotori said to Shido, pointing at Reine, her tone filled with resentment that she thought, "Just as I expected."

"She did it on purpose! She deliberately tried to upset me! This is such a low-level attempt to sow discord..."

Shido tossed the vegetables into the pot, using the sizzling sound to cover his embarrassment: "I didn't... I just didn't realize what was happening..."

"Being slow to react is a crime too!" Kotori said angrily.

"In short! This operation was a complete failure! ...Wait, Reine, let's go over this 'Chika' again. What exactly is she trying to do? Not only did we fail to get any information out of her, but we were also led by the nose and she even took advantage of us! Shido, your training tonight is doubled! No! Tripled! You must level up your 'Resist Charm' and 'Detect Lies' skill points!"

Shido: "..." (Thinking to himself: Does that kind of skill really exist?!)

Kotori's voice suddenly stopped halfway through her sentence, and the angry expression on her face froze instantly.

As if struck by an invisible lightning bolt, she abruptly turned her head to glare at Lingyin, her pupils contracting sharply as she suddenly realized a terrifying truth.

"Wait, wait... Lingyin..." Her voice rose, carrying a hint of disbelief and horror.

“She…she just called me ‘Kotori-chan’…that’s nothing, a little investigation would reveal that. But…the implication of her words…she clearly knows me.”

"She knows Shido is approaching her! She knows I'm watching! She can even predict my reaction! She's not trying to sow discord between 'Shido and me,' she's... shouting at me?!"

This question is like a stone thrown into still water, yet it stirs up a raging storm.