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

(Wait... I think I've overlooked some crucial information...)

A fact that he had deliberately (or rather, selectively forgotten under the guise of amusement) struck his mind like a belated lightning bolt.

(I am... the first one.)

(Before Tohka officially appeared and began Shido's formal conquest journey, it was I, Hououin Chinatsu, who, in this dramatic way, first etched such a deep mark on Shido's heart—albeit the mark of a 'fallen white moonlight'.)

(Although I haven't 'successfully conquered' him yet, judging from the timeline and emotional impact... I think I'm the first spirit that Shido treats 'seriously'?)

(Oh no, oh no, oh no!)

A sudden, inexplicable chill ran up her spine, almost making Qianyuan drop her chopsticks.

(This script is wrong! According to the original plan, Tohka was destined to be the main heroine, the beginning and foundation of Shido's harem! What am I now? Someone who came out of nowhere, stole the initiative, and even has a tragic fate... the main heroine?)

(Could it be... that because I, this butterfly, flapped my wings, causing the world line to converge out of order, and I am destined to replace Tohka as the first, most special, and perhaps even... the main heroine in Shido's heart?!)

(Oh no, I've become the official wife?!)

The thought of this possibility made Chiin suddenly lose his appetite for the sausage roll in his mouth.

(What a joke! I'm just here to have some fun... and incidentally repair the core! I have no intention of really getting involved in this troublesome emotional vortex, let alone in the most troublesome role of a fallen white moonlight!)

He instinctively shivered and quickly banished the terrible thought from his mind.

(No, no! I have to find a way to correct this! I have to get Shido's attention back on track!)

(But... how do I do that? Am I supposed to jump out again, pretend to be Chika, and tell him, 'I'm sorry, you're a good person, but I actually like girls'? That would be too much trouble, and the risk would be even greater!)

(Or... hopefully Tohka will appear soon and forcefully turn the tide with her pure, innocent cuteness and powerful gluttonous nature?)

Chiin looked at Shido across from her, who had regained his fighting spirit because of a glimmer of hope, and her feelings were extremely complicated.

(Sigh, that's why innocent young people... are the most troublesome. Give them a little sunshine and they'll be radiant; give them a few memories and they'll treat them as eternity.)

(Well, let's just take it one step at a time. Anyway, I'm 'amnesiac' Chiin now. As long as I keep playing dumb and maintain my 'good buddy' persona, I should... probably... maybe... nothing too serious will happen, right?)

He forcibly suppressed the revulsion and urge to complain, and put on that carefree smile again, as if enjoying his best friend's treat, and said to Shido:

"Hey, Shido, stop watching me eat! Your bento's going to get cold if you don't eat it soon! This piece of fried chicken is mine, and you're not allowed to take it back!"

As he spoke, he quickly grabbed the last piece of fried chicken, stuffed it into his mouth, and used exaggerated chewing motions to mask the turmoil in his heart.

(Anyway, let's enjoy the food in front of us first. As for the main wife or something... that's a troublesome position, let whoever wants it have it! Leave the future troubles to me in the future. Right now, I, Hyouin Chiin (Chika), am only responsible for creating chaos and having fun!)

He made up his mind to stay out of this mess. However, the wheels of fate seemed to have begun to turn slowly in a direction he had never anticipated.

Chapter 124 Sparks of Hope and the Cold Water of Reason

The bell signaling the end of lunch felt like a pardon, temporarily rescuing Shido from the emotionally charged lunch with Senin.

He almost impatiently made up an excuse and hurriedly left the classroom, hiding in a quiet corner under the teaching building.

My heart is still pounding because of that amazing discovery.

He leaned against the cold wall, took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his turbulent emotions, and then quickly pressed the switch on the invisible communicator in his ear.

"Kotori! Can you hear me? It's me!" His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, and even trembled slightly.

[Shido? What's wrong? You sound very anxious.]

Kotori's voice immediately came through, with the familiar, low mechanical hum of the Fraxinus bridge in the background.

"It's Chiin! I just had lunch with him..."

Shido spoke rapidly, almost without interruption, recounting everything that had just happened—Chiin's praise of his bento, her bewildered muttering about "what I ate at home," and the startling conjecture that arose from this: that "sensory and bodily memories may not be completely erased."

"...So, Kotori! What do you think? Does this mean that Chinatsu... hasn't completely disappeared? She might still be somewhere in Senin's body, just 'hidden'! Is there a chance... for us to find her?"

Shido's tone was full of hope, as if someone who had been walking in the darkness for too long had finally seen a glimmer of light.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the line, as if they were processing this sudden information and analyzing its possibilities. Then, Kotori's calm voice rang out, carrying a hint of cautious approval:

"...Your observation is very keen, Shido. This conjecture...is not without merit."

[Memory erasure, especially when targeting specific objects, may theoretically fail to completely cover all subconscious connections, such as taste preferences, muscle memory, or a certain kind of... 'familiarity'.]

If the existence of 'Hououin Chika' has some kind of deep connection with Chiin that we have not yet understood, then it is possible that she left behind some 'echoes'.

Upon hearing Kotori's affirmation, Shido's heart nearly leaped with joy, and the light in his eyes shone even brighter.

However, Kotori's next words were like a bucket of perfectly placed cold water, slowly poured down her throat.

However, Shido.

Kotori's tone became unusually serious.

[You need to understand that this is just a possibility, a very slim speculation fraught with unknown risks. We don't even know how Chika managed to erase her memories, let alone how to 'reverse' the process.]

She paused, lowered her voice, and carried a hint of barely perceptible helplessness and complaint.

[I must remind you, your attention to this 'Hououin Chika' seems a bit... excessive.]

Shido's excited expression froze slightly.

Kotori's voice came through the communicator, clear and direct.

"I understand, Shido. She's the first Spirit to appear before you in such a... well, incredibly impactful way. A tragic past, a sudden confession, a resolute departure, and even a 'life erasure'... "

[This kind of 'white moonlight' scenario is absolutely devastating for someone like you who's hardly ever had any deep interactions with girls... uh, a pure-hearted young man.]

(Kotori's inner thoughts: Oh my god, how did Chinatsu choose such a perfect script! Now she's etched an unforgettable impression on my stupid older brother! Her impression score is off the charts!)

However, Shido.

Kotori's tone became earnest again.

Remember, she's not the only elf. Our goal is to save as many elves as possible who are rejected by the world and fight alone, and to give them a place to belong.

There may be many more spirits you need to save in the future. If you prematurely and excessively pour all your attention and emotions into one person...

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was self-evident.

Shido, do you understand what I mean?

On the other end of the communicator, Shido fell silent. He leaned against the wall and slowly slid down to sit on the floor.

The newly ignited flame of hope was not completely extinguished, but Kotori's rational and realistic words undoubtedly cooled down his overheated mind.

(There's more than one elf...)

(I... don't just need to save Chinatsu...)

He certainly understood what Kotori meant.

As the only one chosen by Ratatoskr to seal the power of the elves through "kissing," he carries the fate of more than one person on his shoulders.

If his mind is completely occupied by one person, it may lead to misjudgment, or even... missing the opportunity to save other elves.

(But...Chinatsu...)

The image of Chika bidding farewell in tears resurfaced in my mind, along with her cold and mad gaze amidst the thunder at the end.

That complex and intense emotion is not so easy to let go of or transfer.

He clenched his fist, his nails digging into his palm again.

“…I understand, Kotori.”

After a long silence, Shido responded in a low voice, somewhat hoarse, "I will not... forget my responsibilities."

Kotori's tone softened somewhat.

[Regarding Chika and Chiin's situation, Ratatosk will continue to monitor and analyze it. Your current task is to adjust your mindset, return to a normal life, and prepare yourself.]

No one knows when or how the next spirit will appear.

“Hmm…I know,” Shido replied.

After ending the call, Shido did not get up immediately. He sat alone in a quiet corner, sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows at his feet.

A spark of hope still flickered in his heart, reminding him of the possible traces of Chika. But Kotori's warning also echoed in his ears like a warning bell.

He needed to find Chika; this desire was incredibly real and intense.

But he cannot let this lead him to ignore other beings who might need his help.

This newly ignited, faint hope, intertwined with the heavy sense of responsibility on his shoulders, formed a new and more complex pressure that fell on the still tender shoulders of the young man.

He looked up, gazing toward the noisy classroom at the end of the corridor, his eyes seemingly trying to pierce through the walls to see his best friend, who knew nothing of this and was still playing the role of an "ordinary high school student."

(Chika... No matter where you are, I will find you.)

(But... I must continue on this path, one that is destined to be anything but smooth.)

He took a deep breath, stood up, dusted himself off, and walked towards the classroom. His steps were much more steady than before.

Chapter 125 I've Become the Empress?

Seeing Shido cover his ears and slip out of the classroom with a serious expression, Chiin knew without a doubt that he was off to have another secret meeting with his "sister commander" Kotori.

(Tsk, they're probably discussing 'Hououin Chika' again, aren't they? They're so persistent...)

After Shido left, Chiin felt as if his bones had been removed. He collapsed onto his desk with a "thud," face down, burying his face in his arms, trying to physically isolate himself from the reality that was giving him a headache.

(Could I... actually hold some weird 'official' position in Shido's heart?!)

Once the thought arose, it was like a demonic chant echoing wildly in his mind.

(What about Tohka?! What about that innocent, cute, and incredibly greedy Yatogami Tohka, who should have been the first member of Shido's harem?!)

(Would I be considered to have... unintentionally stolen someone else's partner? Or the most crucial one!)

(The key issue is—I'm a man! A real man! A true tough guy! How could I possibly fall for that indecisive, good-natured guy Shido, and then have my powers sealed by his kiss?! This isn't going to be funny! This isn't a joke anymore, this is going to escalate to disaster!)

The inner voice inside him is already banging its head against the wall.

(But... this 'fallen white moonlight' image is just too powerful! Tragic, resolute, strong, mysterious, and it even comes with the heart-wrenching 'I'm leaving you for your own good' buff.)

(...This thing is absolutely devastating to a guy like Shido who's still a pure, innocent virgin!)

(It really proves the old saying: momentary fun leads to disaster.)

(This is terrible. Judging from Shido's attitude just now, is he going to chase after me... Chika, like Naruto chased Sasuke, even to the ends of the earth? Damn it, this is too much trouble! I should have known better than to use this script!)

Chiin was filled with remorse. He had only intended to put on a show to escape Aha's punishment and, incidentally, leave a "deep impression" on Shido. Who knew that this impression would go too far, becoming etched into his DNA!

He sighed helplessly.

(It's too late to say all this now. Let's just take it one step at a time. Anyway, I'm 'Chiin' now, I'm a man, and I'm Shido's good brother.)

(No matter what Shido is like, he can't possibly actually look at my face and try to win me over as if I were Chinatsu, right?)

(That's too gay! Yes, that's right, as long as I maintain the 'Chiin' persona, he can't do anything about it!)

Thinking about it this way, he felt a little more at ease. Right, as long as he insisted it was Senin, Shido couldn't force him to be gay, could he?

Just then, the classroom door was pushed open, and Shido returned.

Chiin subconsciously raised her head and secretly glanced over.

Upon seeing this, the little bit of hope he had just built up instantly collapsed.

Shido walked into the classroom, his steps no longer tinged with guilt and hesitation, but rather exuding an unusual calmness and determination.

His brows were slightly furrowed, and his blue eyes no longer held confusion and guilt, but rather a clear sense of responsibility, even... a faint, almost imperceptible pressure, as if he were carrying something on his shoulders.

It was a look of unwavering resolve, a gaze that came from someone who had made a firm decision.

Chiin was all too familiar with that look—wasn't that the same "I'm going to save you" expression that Shido would give when he decided to save a certain spirit in the original work?!

At this moment, although the gaze did not directly lock onto him, the way it scanned the classroom as if confirming something, along with the aura of "I have realized something" emanating from it, made Senin feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

(Oh no, oh no, oh no!)

Qianyuan slammed his head back onto the table with a loud thud, drawing the attention of the students next to him.

(That expression! That aura! That standard 'shido determination' mode!)

(It's all over...it's all over...)

(I... I've really become his 'official wife'! The kind of 'official wife' who needs to be chased back, rescued, and run away!)

(What is this?! A wife-chasing-after-the-cremation scenario?!)