The immortal black snake just wants to live simply

'Sure enough, Arthur refuses to accept reality. '

it's fine!

Zofia will use her many years of experience (she always loses against Arthur) to help him get out of his slump!

'... No matter what, I can't leave this guy alone. '

"are you sick?"

Zofia sat on the other side of the sofa and said a little unnaturally.

"No~ It's just that when I think that I will be like the Black Knight, who was kicked off the championship, abandoned by the audience, and will never get flowers and applause, I feel so painful~ I feel like my life has suddenly changed There is no hope~”

Arthur spread out on the sofa, looking at the ceiling, motionless.

But out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a bag hidden behind Zofia.

'...Condolence items? '

Looking at Arthur who looked like a salted fish, Zofia suddenly felt another unknown burst of anger.

At a speed before [weak] Arthur could react, she grabbed Arthur's collar and said angrily:

"So what? You won't give up just because you win or lose a game, right?"

She pressed Arthur under her body, completely unaware that the shadow behind her had turned into a sharp blade, aiming at her back.

Arthur's pupils narrowed.

He was frightened.

Just like a kitten that has always been docile and suddenly grins at you, you will be startled.

"Listen up, you bastard who's always had his way."

Zofia pressed her face against hers, forcing Arthur, who felt awkward, to look into her eyes.

"This is just an ordinary failure... Whether you were careless at the time or in poor condition, a loss is a loss."

Arthur kept smiling.

But in the living room, where Zofia didn't notice, the shadows of the furniture were slowly approaching.

Black Snake doesn't like people talking to him like this, especially when he doesn't deliberately let others do it for fun.

Even though his attention is now focused on the territory, it does not mean that Arthur's defeated general can sit on his head and scold him.

The black snake cannot be insulted!

"But you also saw the lonely withdrawal of the black knight. As long as the champion of the knight's competition fails once, it is worthless... New things are always more lovable than old things."

The surrounding shadows had turned into tentacles, slowly and silently approaching Zofia's back.

Of course, Black Snake would not kill Zofia, because Zofia had no ill intentions.

But He still wanted to teach the other party a lesson.

……

"Arthur, you are the only opponent my Zofia admits. You have to cheer up!"

Zofia, who didn't notice the danger coming quietly, said excitedly.

In her opinion, Arthur looked so lackluster when he smiled now, and he was slumped on the sofa, without any of the vitality he had before.

"There are no fans of yours here, and there are no annoying reporters here, just me... If you feel uncomfortable, just cry, there is no shame in it."

The shadow that was about to touch Zofia suddenly retracted.

'What is this idiot talking about? '

1 Chapter [-] "The domineering and powerful whip blade bullies the outsider and the middleman and laughs wildly"

"Arthur, life is not just the immediate victory or defeat, but also poetry and the distance."

'...'

"Take a step back, the world is brighter... If you really can't figure it out, just cry. It will make you feel better."

'What is she doing...'

"I know you must be embarrassed...you knew when I cried before, so it's no big deal if you cry in front of me. Cry, I understand how you feel. It will be much better if you cry."

'...You can't read minds. '

Arthur, who was lying on the sofa, looked at Zofia speechlessly, who was excited at first, and then her voice gradually became gentle... even gentle, and he felt goosebumps rising.

For example, a cat that used to grin at you suddenly becomes very gentle and clingy.

This doesn’t necessarily offend you, but it certainly makes you feel wrong.

This is how Arthur felt at this time.

"...Did you read any weird books?"

"No...no!"

Seeing that Arthur seemed to regain his energy (Black Snake's attention was partially attracted back), Zofia pretended to be calm and loosened her hand holding Arthur's collar, and pretended to arrange her hair.

However, the slight blush on her face meant that she was not actually at peace inside.

'Hmph ah ah ah ah ah ah!What did I just do! '

At this time, Zofia felt very regretful.

She shouldn't act in a fit of rage and behave in a manner that is inconsistent with etiquette.

'However, the effect seems to be pretty good...Those messy books are still of some use. '

Zofia is really worried about Arthur.

After all, the feeling of failure is not pleasant...

And Arthur's performance really made Zofia a little panicked.

At least, Zofia has never seen such a listless [Laughing Knight], even the curvature of the corners of his mouth has dropped a lot.

Zofia didn't want to see her 'strong rival' in such a miserable state.

As for those messy books... they are works of art created by Arthur and Zofia's irrational CP fans.

People~ always have some damn curiosity.

And once Zofia was bored and opened a book called "The Domineering and Powerful Whip Blade Bullying the Foreign Strong and the Strong in the Middle" out of curiosity...she could never go back.

Zofia swore that at that time she just thought that the content of the book was about how she beat Arthur violently, so she opened it to relieve her resentment towards Arthur!

Not that kind of 'beating'!

As for the entire series that was hidden in the safe in her mansion and should have disappeared from the market...

She just forgot to throw it away!

……

"That Margaret is so ignorant! Even though she has been offered such good conditions, she still refuses to give in... If she hadn't been from the Linguang family, she would have died long ago!"

"Those rotten knights will only hinder the development of Casimir... What kind of glory is really ridiculous. Can glory be eaten as food? Or can it be spent as money? Without our business federation, Casimir's economy would not be possible. It’s so prosperous now!”

"It's from the 'Linguang' family... No wonder, no wonder! It's a pity that shouting slogans is of no use in this land."

"Everyone, do you want to deprive the opponent of the championship? Compared with the friendly and easy-going Fidia, the stubborn and arrogant Kuranta is much harder to get along with... and he is still clinging to the glory of the past. Rotten things will only hinder Casimir’s progress.”

"Seconded."

"Seconded"

……

"Cheer up, Arthur!"

"Zophia, I'm really not sad at all. You don't have to be like this."

"I understand, I understand... you are not sad at all. Can you please accompany me to the dessert shop? Don't worry, I'll treat you."

"..."

'Troublesome Kuranta. '

……

In a dessert shop, the two disguised people sat on chairs and waited quietly for the waiter to serve their food.

This store was carefully chosen by Zofia.

There are no knight-themed collaborations, no annoying TV screens, and more importantly, the venue can be reserved.

There won't be a crowd talking about the latest hot topic - the loss of the Laughing Knight.

'...This Kuranta is quite attentive. '

Arthur took a big scoop of ice cream and stuffed it into his mouth.

The defeat of the knight competition is not a big deal for Black Snake. After all, he participated with a game mentality.

In the final analysis, the champion of the Casimir Knights Competition is just that, he just has a high status in the hearts of the Casimir people.

In terms of combat power, those Silver Spear Pegasus are generally stronger...but they can't shame themselves and participate in a competition that is essentially a kind of commercialization and packaging of themselves.

In terms of influence, it is true, but it is not as good as those big bosses from the Business Federation who really control the game.

Although there is a feeling of pity, Black Snake is not sick enough to care about the game.

But Zofia doesn't think so.

"……how do you feel?"

Zofia, who was just stirring the milk tea in the cup, asked sideways.

She had calmed down...and somewhat regretted her previous aggressive move.

What if it irritates Arthur and makes him more decadent?

But fortunately, my own encouragement is still effective.

The smile on Arthur's face, now eating sweets, was obviously much brighter than that of him who was decadent at home. (Black Snake’s attention was attracted by sweets again)

"Zophia, I'm really touched~ It's just that I always feel that your previous actions seemed to be based on a certain book..."

Arthur wiped his mouth after finishing ten plates of desserts and said frivolously.

Of course he has also seen the 'artwork' written by fans.

After all... words can cause [pollution].

"You...what are you talking about? I don't understand it at all."

Seeing Arthur returning to normal, Zofia felt a big stone fall in her heart and was a little panicked.

"Really...did I remember it wrong?"

Arthur reached out to the shadow and took out a beautifully packaged book called "The Crazy Laughter of Domineering and Strong Whip Blade Bullying". He placed it on the cleared table and made a gesture to open it.

Black Snake has always been open to literary works...probably.

Snapped!

Zofia pressed the book down on the table in shame.

"How do you collect such weird things?!"

"Haha, you look a little guilty now~"

"...I regret it. I really should have let you stay listless!"

Zofia took the book by force.

And Arthur also smiled and let go of his hand.

"But thank you for your concern, my men are defeated~"

And Zofia looked at Arthur, who seemed to be smiling sincerely for the first time in front of her, and an inexplicable blush suddenly appeared on her face.

She was definitely attracted to Arthur, there was no doubt about it.

But is that actually love?Zofia, who has never been in love, doesn't know.