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

(But... her eyes at the time... seemed very sincere...)

(And...the feeling when she hugged me...so soft...Ugh! What am I thinking!)

(Her final demeanor... didn't seem fake... If she really is with Chiin, will Chiin be in danger?)

(What am I afraid of... I promised to find out where Chiin is...)

(Whatever she is, she seems to need help right now... and here I am, lost in my own thoughts...)

Kotori's stern command also surfaced in his mind at that moment: "...Your primary task is to protect yourself and ensure Chiin's safety...Every word she says could be a trap..."

(How is this even possible?!) Shido lamented inwardly.

(Just looking at her makes me so nervous I can barely speak, let alone win her over? I'd be lucky if I didn't get scared off like a weirdo! Finding the truth in a trap? And she's an elf!)

The word "elf" made his feelings even more complicated. Such a beautiful, shy, and coquettish girl (even if it was fake).

Was it really a disaster that triggered a spacequake? Kotori and Reine's words clashed greatly with his intuitive feelings.

He tossed and turned, his thoughts a jumbled mess. Amazement, excitement, guilt, responsibility, confusion... a mix of emotions overwhelmed him.

(Tomorrow... what should I do tomorrow?)

(Should I greet her as usual? But I think... I can no longer treat her with the same normal attitude...)

(But if I act too strangely, won't that make her more wary? How will I find out about Chiin then...? And Kotori definitely won't let me off the hook...)

Finally, gazing at the moonlight streaming through the window, he reached an incredibly conflicted conclusion:

(Anyway... let's try to act like usual for now... at least, don't make her feel uncomfortable... we need to protect her...)

(But... what exactly is "normal" like...?)

Finally, gazing at the moonlight streaming in through the window, his chaotic thoughts struggled, but were eventually forced into a direction by his almost instinctive good-natured nature and sense of responsibility.

(No... I can't keep thinking like this.)

(Chiin might need help... and Chika... no matter who she is, she just seems like a shy, scared girl right now.)

(What Kotori and Reine said makes sense, but what I saw with my own eyes is also very important...)

(My mission... is to confirm Chiin's safety, and... protect her. At the very least, I can't let her be harmed by AST.)

He recalled the vulnerable look on Chika's face when she finally crouched down, and his protective instincts quietly overcame some of his other thoughts.

(Yes...that's it. Tomorrow, go to school as usual.)

(Observe carefully, test cautiously... but most importantly, trust your own eyes and judgment.)

(If she really needs help... I absolutely cannot leave her alone!)

(Regardless of Chika's true identity, her display of vulnerability is genuine.)

The boy carried immense worries, a subtle stirring of emotions, and a heavy sense of responsibility, but this time, amidst the chaos, there was an additional, clumsy yet unwavering determination of his own.

He let out a long sigh of relief. Although he was still tossing and turning, he was no longer a headless fly, but was slowly fighting off sleep with a clear (even if difficult) goal in mind.

Chapter 32 Sleeping Beauty Under the Moon

On the other hand, things were in a terrible state for Senin.

[The residence of Phoenix Institute Sen-in]

After closing the apartment door and completely shutting out all outside sights and noise, Phoenix Inu Chika...

Or rather, the core is still that being from the Phoenix Institute, Senin.

The facade of a "cool and delicate younger sister" on her back vanished instantly like a receding tide.

She almost stumbled onto the living room sofa, throwing herself in like a sack of potatoes devoid of dreams, letting out a long, humiliating, and weary sigh.

"Aaaaaah—! Kill me! Now! Please kill me!" (Kennedy's voice)

A silent roar echoed wildly in her head. Everything that had happened during the day, especially the details of gym class and the way home from school, played on a loop in her mind like the highest definition videotape of shame, in 4K Dolby Atmos.

The girls in the locker room stared in almost tangible shock.

Countless scorching gazes from the playground seemed to ignite her.

The "slime" that shakes violently while running, defying the laws of physics!

My own overconfident, incredibly stupid, and masculine movements while playing basketball, followed by that shy "Ah!" at the end, and then crouching down to defend with my head in my hands!

(Phoenix Institute Sennin! Where did your manliness go?! Did Aha eat it like a snack?!)

She covered her face with the pillow, curled up in intense shame, and kicked her legs weakly in the air.

(And on the way home from school! That idiot Shido! His skills at getting information out of people are terrible! The way he covered his ears and waited for instructions was so stupid!)

(But... Fraxinus and his gang... especially Kotori... that last roar, tsk, it was really melodious...)

The thought of Kotori possibly jumping up and down in anger made her feel a little better, and even gave her a vengeful smirk.

But this moment of joy was quickly overshadowed by an even greater shadow of social death.

(Origami...I was definitely following her today. That feeling of being spied on is unmistakable.)

Thinking of that AST elite, Chika's mood became slightly heavy.

(Being targeted by her is much more troublesome than being watched by ordinary students... I have to be much more careful.)

The lingering, subtle fatigue in her body, and the heavy, undeniable weight on her chest, constantly reminded her of a cruel truth: this was not a dream, and it would continue tomorrow.

She dragged herself into the bathroom, intending to wash away her fatigue and embarrassment.

Looking at the stunning blue-haired beauty with a curvaceous figure and delicate features in the mirror, she still felt a strong sense of incongruity.

(It's clearly the soul of an older man... okay, a young man... how did it turn out like this...)

Taking a shower is still an awkward struggle with an unfamiliar body.

The warm water washed over her skin, bringing comfort while also making her more aware of how different this body was from the one she had before.

Every curve, every touch, emphasizes one fact: Phoenix Institute Sen-in is experiencing another life in an extremely absurd way.

(Ah... the price of this pleasure is too heavy...)

(I just wanted to be a quiet spectator, watching Shido conquer his harem and occasionally making a few comments... Why did I have to be pushed into the spotlight?!)

After drying herself off and changing into loose, conservative loungewear, wrapping herself up completely, she finally felt a little bit of security and a sense of "self" back.

Lying back in bed, she stared at the ceiling, her thoughts drifting away.

(Speaking of which... Tohka's coming soon, right?) (Once the main heroine appears, all the attention won't be on me anymore... right?)

(Then I can continue my plan to survive and enjoy the show...)

Clinging to this faint hope, and with the wishful thinking that "I might be able to catch a cold and take the day off tomorrow," Qianxia, ​​exhausted, finally succumbed to sleepiness and drifted off to rest.

Even in her dreams, she seemed unable to escape the shadows of the day—one moment she dreamt of being chased and slammed by a giant basketball, the next she dreamt of Kotori chasing her with a giant lollipop, and finally the image froze on Shido's flushed and dazed face, and the sound of her own shy voice seemed to be endlessly looping in her ears…

Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, quietly illuminating the sleeping girl's face. Only at times like these would the carefully maintained mask of indifference completely vanish, revealing a barely perceptible weariness and helplessness belonging to the soul of the once carefree person.

The tranquility of the night temporarily soothed the restlessness of the day, gathering strength for a new round of "battle" tomorrow—whether she wanted to participate or not.

Just as Chika's consciousness sank completely into the depths of her dream, that annoying and flashy system interface, accompanied by a faint, cheerful electronic sound effect, silently activated in her sleeping sea of ​​consciousness.

[Ding dong! Today's 'pleasure' settlement begins~?]

[Evaluating today's entertainment contribution value... Calculating...]

The background of the interface features a funny smiling face of Aha, constantly scattering confetti.

[Aha's Pleasure Gift System - Evening Settlement Report]

User: Phoenix Academy Thousand Academy

Current Form: Herrscher of Reason (Spirit Form - Hououin Chika) <<<Abnormal Lock>>>

Status description: "Hahaha! Fun is the best cleanser! You did a great job today, a lot of the core messy data has been washed away! Keep up the good work, more fun is just around the corner!"

Repair conditions: Accumulate "Pleasure" energy; Repair progress: 46% (↑29%! Huge progress!)

[Core Permissions]

Binding Core: Herrscher Core of Reason

Permission Level: Lv.2 (12.0%) (↑0.0%)

• Current effects: Construction strength ↑ | Understanding feedback ↑ | Consumption reduction ↓ | Can create energy bodies (Unlocks access to the [Anti-Entropy Basic Weapon Blueprint Pack])

• Note: Keep it up! Using reason and knowledge to create ingenious effects—that's the kind of art Aha wants to see!

[Energy Reserves] Echoes of Fate Energy: 168% (Full → Surging!) (↑18%) Pleasure Level: Lv.3 (35%) (↑30%) Pleasure Experience +7%

• [The Disaster of Physical Education Class] (The locker room, running track, and sports field continuously exude an irresistible charm, causing widespread mental disruption) --> Pleasure Experience +7%, Fate Echo +8%

• [A touching performance showcasing the deep bond between siblings] (Successfully disguising their identities and staging a moving reunion scene) --> Pleasure Experience +5%

• 【Fraxinus FM】 (Uncover surveillance and reverse it, precisely provoking the commander and causing chaos on the bridge) -> Pleasure Experience +6%, Echoes of Fate +5%

• [The Innocent Boy Flees in Despair] (Delivers a critical blow, causing the target's social death +1) -> Pleasure Experience +5%, Echoes of Fate +5%

[Ding! Congratulations on unlocking a new achievement! The reward has been sent to your inventory!]

• [Achievement: All eyes are on me!]

• Description: Successfully became the absolute sole focus of attention in a non-combat scenario!

• Reward: Cleanliness +5%, [Item: Never-Crooked Hairpin (Blue)] x1

• [Achievement: Succubus's Unintentional Temptation]

• Description: Without any clear intention, the mere existence of a plurality of individuals causes chaos.

• Reward: Cleanliness +3%, [Title: Unintentional Success] (Slightly increases initial favorability towards others, but is more likely to attract strange looks)

• [Achievement: Master, I've understood!]

• Description: Successfully aroused the strong interest of AST elite Origami Tobiichi, and initiated a continuous tracking and investigation mode.

• Reward: Echoes of Fate Energy +5%, [Intelligence: Origami's Observation Notes (Fragment)] x1

· [Achievement: Prelude to Reverse Strategy]

• Description: Successfully increased the target's affection for you significantly, while simultaneously infuriating their guardian.

• Reward: Cleanliness +5%

(Cleanliness has been included in the calculation)

[Equipment/Item Inventory]

• 【All-Encompassing Driver】 (Bound) - Limited Edition Transformation Belt Across the Universe!

• 【The Fool's Mask】 (Equipped) - The disguise effect is still in effect, thank you for your hard work!

• [Powerful Stain Removal Bubble Gun] - Keeping things clean is a good habit!

• [Anti-Entropy Basic Armament Blueprint Pack] - Contains basic blueprints for Titans, Thunderclap Mechs, Drones, and more. A must-have for any build!

• [Declaration of War Announcement Generator (Trial Version)] - Enter keywords and generate a sophisticated declaration of war with one click!

• [DEM Cafeteria Menu (Next Week)] - Useless information +1. The 'Wednesday Strawberry Cake' is circled in big red.

• [Undelivered Strawberry Cake Coupon] - A resentful item. Using it may attract the world's most powerful assassin.

• [Never-Crooked Hair Clip (Blue)] (New) - Even if there's a slime riot, your hairstyle can't be messed up! Aha pays attention to detail!

• [Info: Origami's Observation Notes (Fragments)] (New) - Quickly see what bad things the master wrote about you!

[Special Status Bar (One-Time Use)]

• 【Allen's Gaze】x 1 - When used, it makes the specified target feel an aura of 'being stared at by something terrible' for 1 minute.

[System Message] Excellent performance today! Huge gains in fun points and impressive cleaning progress! Keep up the good work with this talent for creating chaos (just kidding) and spreading joy! Make good use of your wisdom and strength (and your new gadgets), and we look forward to an even more spectacular performance from you tomorrow! ?? (Aha, thumbs up for you!) ??

The system interface vanished silently, just as it had appeared, leaving only a faint, unconscious smile playing on Chika's lips as she slept, as if she had seen something amusing in her dream (like Kotori's flustered appearance), and muttered a vague, sleep-talking phrase:

"...Ha...idiot...worth it..."

The moonlight remained serene, but the energy within her was quietly growing, nourished by joy, silently charging up for the unknown (and destined to be anything but peaceful) daily life of tomorrow.

Chapter 33 Morning Silent Theater and Inner Commentary