Chapter 151: Am I Really a Lolicon?
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 151: Am I Really a Lolicon?
Atoris didn't bother answering Cecilia’s question directly.
Her gaze remained fixed on the direction where Thanatos and Roland had disappeared, her brow furrowed slightly.
"The World Tree..." she murmured to herself. "What is that? Roland never mentioned it to me before. What are they preparing behind my back this time?"
She turned back to Cecilia. "Come on. We’re going to keep following them to the foot of the mountain."
Faced with Atoris’s demand, Cecilia was practically on the verge of tears. "Sword Princess, I..."
"Hmm? What is it?"
"Uh... nothing." Cecilia took a deep breath, swallowing the complaint that was on the tip of her tongue.
Immediately, she transformed into a professional workhorse, leading Atoris back into the shadows to follow them stealthily.
To Cecilia, Atoris was a truly unique kind of loli. She was undeniably adorable, yet incredibly fierce. Cecilia couldn't help but wonder who she was even being cute for. Was it for those fanatical fans back in the Empire who were constantly whaling and showering her with money?
Thinking of this, another petite white figure suddenly flashed through Cecilia’s mind. She sighed, grumbling inwardly.
Ugh... I really want to see my Xiao Baibai again...
It’s a pity I only got to see her for a few moments last time before she left. I didn't even get to say the apology I had prepared...
Her eyes grew a bit distant. I wonder if I’ll ever get the chance to see her again...
*
Down below, Maomao took advantage of the group's break to steal glances behind her. She was secretly observing Xie Bai, who was currently stroking Aisarakus as if the creature were a puppy.
Maomao felt as though Xie Bai’s charm possessed some kind of special magic; she couldn't stop herself from looking back. It definitely wasn't because she had an interest in lolis. Definitely not.
Sensing Maomao’s gaze, Xie Bai gave a secret little smile and took her hand off Aisarakus’s head. While Maomao wasn't paying attention, Xie Bai quietly circled behind her and gave her sleeve a gentle tug.
Feeling the pull, Maomao instinctively looked back.
"Wah!" Seeing it was Xie Bai, Maomao’s mind went momentarily blank. "Y-You... why did you suddenly sneak up behind me?"
"Hmm? Why... am I not allowed to be behind you?"
"It’s... it’s not that..." Seeing Xie Bai’s innocent, pure smile, Maomao’s heart calmed down slightly. "It’s just that you suddenly appearing behind me is a bit startling, Senior..."
"Hmm? Am I that scary-looking?"
"Absolutely not! You’re actually very cute, Senior... Uh, wait." Realizing she had let that slip, Maomao instinctively avoided Xie Bai’s eyes.
But Xie Bai didn't let her off the hook. She stayed right by her side, looking up at her expectantly, waiting for her to say more.
Under Xie Bai’s hopeful gaze, Maomao’s cheeks flushed a faint red, and her vision began to swim.
This isn't right... Why does my heart race so much whenever she gets close? But she’s so small and cute. Could it be... am I actually some kind of perverted lolicon?
The thought startled her, snapping her back to her senses instantly.
"Ugh... what a terrifying little loli. I almost got sucked in. Better hug Xiao Ai to regain some sanity..."
With that, Maomao buried her face into the top of Aisarakus’s head, wedging herself perfectly between the two dragon horns as if they were a natural headrest.
"Ugh... Maomao, my horns are a bit sharp. Be careful..." Aisarakus was caught off guard by the sudden movement, but didn't push her away.
Seeing this, Xie Bai couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. She looked up at Taro Ball, who had just lowered his hand, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Feeling Xie Bai’s stare, Taro Ball turned away as if nothing had happened. He certainly wasn't going to tell Xie Bai that he had just used a Purification Spell to clear the Lesser Charm status that had been affecting Maomao.
Even if he didn't say it, Xie Bai could guess what he’d done.
Unless she was intentionally suppressing her presence, Xie Bai’s astronomical Charm value of 99 was enough to entrance weaker individuals with just a smile—even without any charm-related skills. Maomao had only recently become a Demigod and wasn't particularly strong yet, making it difficult for her to resist Xie Bai’s close-range "assault."
Faced with Xie Bai’s scrutinizing gaze, Taro Ball pretended the weather was lovely and looked up at the sky.
"Anyway... ahem, the others are all here now. Senior, why don't you say hello?"
Hearing this, Xie Bai withdrew her gaze and turned to look at the newcomers.
It was Yu Yunsheng and Elania.
"Hmm? Maomao, Xiao Ai, you guys are here..." Yu Yunsheng greeted them instinctively when she saw the two huddled together. "By the way, Brother, when are we—"
She stopped mid-sentence as she spotted the petite white figure.
Xie Bai.
The white-haired loli who was currently the most discussed topic in the entire game.
The last time they had met was when Xie Bai helped save Elania. However, by the time Elania woke up, the girl had already vanished. Yu Yunsheng had assumed they wouldn't cross paths again, but she hadn't expected to see her a second time so soon.
The moment she saw Xie Bai, Yu Yunsheng instinctively glanced at Elania. She remembered the promise she had made to Elania when they joined the Wheel of Fate... that she wouldn't go after other cute girls within the organization.
She had even accidentally mentioned back then that her idol was a member. Although she hadn't explicitly stated who that idol was, anyone seeing Xie Bai—who looked almost entirely out of place in her surroundings—could probably guess.
To Yu Yunsheng’s surprise, however, Elania didn't have an extreme reaction. Instead, she could see a faint, lingering trace of nervousness on Elania’s face.
Nervous? Yu Yunsheng was stunned.
Even if Elania wasn't familiar with Xie Bai, Xie Bai was still her savior. There shouldn't be any reason to feel nervous or afraid, right?
However, Yu Yunsheng quickly pushed the thought aside. She looked at Taro Ball, who was standing not far from Xie Bai.
"Brother, I underestimated you. I didn't think you could even pull her into this."
As she spoke, Yu Yunsheng acted as if she were indifferent to Xie Bai’s presence, pulling Elania along as she walked past her. As they passed, Xie Bai’s eyes met Elania’s, causing Elania to instinctively look away.
In response to Yu Yunsheng’s comment, Taro Ball spread his hands.
"Well... you know, Bai is also a member of the Wheel of Fate, so she’s technically our senior. This trip is quite dangerous, and since Senior Bai happened to be here, I invited her along to look out for us."
"But don't we also have Tha—"
Yu Yunsheng stopped when she saw the gravity in Taro Ball’s eyes. It was a look he only gave when something major had happened at home and she had just walked in without knowing anything—a silent signal for her to be careful.
Relying on their sibling intuition, Yu Yunsheng quickly understood what he was trying to convey.
"I see..." She quickly adjusted her tone and flashed a polite smile. "I didn't realize Senior Bai was not only powerful but also as kind-hearted as she looks, willing to take the time to help us newbies with such small matters."