Chapter 309 - Sinister Eyes on the Beast! (3)
“Kyaaah!! L-Let go of me!”
“W-What the hell are you!?”
The pair of man and woman flailing in my grip. Contrary to my expectations of some real intrigue, these watchers were caught before they could even slip out of the alley. True to the word watchers, it seemed their only goal was just to observe me.
What the...? Is this really it? Nothing else? I'd spent two days anticipating what kind of show you'd put on.
No way this is the end? Fuck... how embarrassing. I figured you were pro spies sent on a big hit job for my life, so I was even excited during my matings with my Yin-su, preparing for all sorts of escapes and attacks—hell, I even got Lianna to make me expensive gear tough enough to double as armor!
And you disappoint me like this!? You boring fucks! Show me some ninja vanishing in a puff of smoke right now!
“H-Hey, let go already! A divine beast harassing humans? If people see this, even you'll...!”
Haa... what the hell. This clueless male with the blank stare... A spy tailing someone should have that sharp edge, like they could kill without blinking. What is this average Joe citizen type...?
“C-Can't... breathe! Let me go!!”
...Well, at least the female's got some spark in her eyes. Kinda cute, like a plucky detective.
Haa. Still, way off from what I imagined... I was hoping for a swimsuit-clad thief girl hurling daggers. If she'd been my type, I might've given her special treatment—y'know, since I don't have a proper thief girl in my harem yet?
But this one's cute and all... sigh. Total letdown. Guess I'll just drag 'em off and figure out who's behind this.
“Guh...! H-Help! The divine beast is...!”
“Sigh... Ceres.”
“Yes, Master♡”
“W-What? Lord, what are you—...?”
As Ceres reached out toward the thrashing male and female screaming in my grasp, their faces froze like time had stopped.
What? They even knew Ceres was the lord? Disappointing, but fitting for watchers—they had intel on us.
No chase scene like I'd hoped... but fine. Interrogation's next. Let's enjoy that. Whoever sent these pests better make it fun.
“...Puhah!? W-What!?”
“Hah!! Hah, haaah...!? M-My body's moving...!?”
Back at Lianna's shop, I tossed the frozen watchers amid my Yin-su. The moment Ceres released her obedience skill, the female and male flailed, checking their bodies. Already pale as ghosts. And we haven't even started.
“W-What was that just now...? No, more importantly, where are we...”
“...Ugh... D-Doyle...”
Yeah. Yeah. That terrified look. Perfect. Get the picture? You're in the den of us beasts now?
Kuhuku... Well, Lianna's not fully my Yin-su yet. But she's far enough along that her glare at you two is pure hostility. With the last scraps of humanity left being this antagonistic, sorry to say, no escape for you.
We moved fast late at night, so witnesses were just a couple drunks... So why were you spying so late? Pissing me off.
“These the ones...? Sema, you okay? No injuries?”
“Grr, worried about me? Lianna fussing like this is touching.”
“Of course I'm worried. It's you, Sema...”
“Kuhuku. Caught 'em too easily—nothing to worry about, Lianna.”
I pulled Lianna close as she inspected me, and she nestled into my arms, blushing. Stroking the soft body of my soon-to-be Yin-su, then—a grating noise hit my ears.
“...Tch...”
...What the hell, this female. Did she just click her tongue? Such a cheeky bitch. Daring to interrupt while I pet my woman?
“...You two. Why were you watching me?”
If you want my attention that bad, here it is. Yeah. Let's chat. You with the glasses and the sour face. Before we have a physical conversation.
“...What? You? ...Hah...!”
“...Christy. Don't react. He won't do shit to us anyway...”
“What? Why do you think I can't do anything to you?”
Keep pissing me off, and I might just kill you. What's with the confidence?
“A divine beast killing humans in town? Folks who hate divine beasts would riot over that.”
“Huh? Ever think I could bury you without a trace?”
“Y-You're insane. Saying that so boldly... If we go missing, the nobles or client tied to us will suspect you. Think you can slip away quietly when the kingdom's watching you?”
Aha. So, touch you and their human pals pin it on me? But aren't you forgetting something?
“Hey. Who do you think these two are?”
“...Saintess and lord or whatever, but if you're a crime suspect, even they can't just brush it off?”
Not just Ceres, but Clea too? Fair enough. Anyone paying attention knows their faces. But knowing who's with me and still this bold...
“...What do you think, you two?”
“Indeed... If the nobles start clamoring for an investigation on Master, it could get a bit annoying.”
“What 'suspicion'? If they can even think that.”
Hmm. Yeah. Even their power might make things messy? Reinhardt Kingdom isn't the type where nobles swing swords at commoners scot-free. Feels like titles the king hands out lightly—easy to strip too.
So that's it. Even as lord and saintess, they figure they can't cover up a town crime. Hence the bravado.
...Puhuhu. Cute.
“Hmm... Fine. Don't wanna deal with hassle, so answer nicely... Who sent you, and why watch me?”
“...Hmph. Think I'll tell you?”
“We're in a trust-based business... Sorry, can't spill client info.”
Trust-based, huh... Reputable info brokers?
“Even if I pay more than your client? Still no?”
“...We have top-tier rep in this biz. We don't sell out clients for cash.”
“Yeah! So let's just end it here? We'll close the job, no more watching...”
“Hmm. You bail, and we settle with the client ourselves?”
“Y-Yeah! Once we report done, the client'll contact you.”
What arrogant pricks. Pocket their cut and dip. Guess it's time for that physical chat. Both the male and female, different methods though.
“...So shameless... Don't you have any conscience?”
“......Hah?”
Lianna, who'd been quietly watching Doyle and Christy beside me, spoke up in disbelief.
“Spying like filthy rats, and you're this bold?”
“W-What!? Don't want that from you!”
...Huh? What's with her? Why so aggressive at Lianna...?
“Hah. Hurt being called rats? Using Sema's divine beast status to threaten...”
“Who threatened!? Just saying no more spying, let's part nice!”
“Flaunting others' weaknesses isn't a threat? You got clothes on, but skipped the conscience one?”
“Hah, what? Conscience? Con-shit-science!?”
“W-Wait...! Christy...!”
Rare sight—sweet Lianna pissed. My Yin-su-to-be showing her colors was adorable, my arms tightening around her. Then, words from Christy that made Lianna flinch.
“Who's got conscience!? You, the adulteress cheating with a husband at home!”
“Christy!!”
...Huh? She knows Lianna's married? Huh? Unlike famous Ceres or Clea, Lianna just looked like a shop owner...
...Oh ho. Interesting.
“...What did you say?”
“We know all! Married woman sticking to a divine beast in her shop! Sucking and biting like animals!”
“Haa... Christy...”
“...Tch! Fine! ...Filthy bitch preaching conscience...”
Puhuhu... This female's fun. Spilling the client like that. I figured some noble or rich cuck whose woman I stole. Didn't think it'd involve Lianna, so I petted and kissed her freely.
But that was the goal? Guess I showed 'em everything they wanted, unwittingly. Mating stayed in the back room to avoid eyes, though.
When'd Lianna's husband notice? I was gonna reveal her as my Yin-su with a bang after, like the other males.
“...Haa. No way...”
“Afraid so... Lianna, you okay? Didn't mean to drag you into...”
“Nng... Why'd you apologize, Sema? If anyone's sorry, it's me.”
“...Tch. Fucking pathetic...”
This bitch? Whisper all you want—I hear it. Don't underestimate a beast's ears.
Anyway... Now I know who pissed off me and my Yin-su. Time for payback. Lianna's husband, Dario... Suspecting before I even planned to reveal? How to torment him...
“...Hmm...”
“...? W-What... why stare— S-Se... yo...?”
“W-Wait! Don't hurt Christy, we weren't trying to—”
...Kuhuku. Got a fun idea. Suspicious, Dario? Wanted to know what your wife's up to? Fine. I'll tell you—using the female you hired.
“Kyaaak!? Let, let go!!”
“Ch-Christy!? Wait, not her...!!”
“Yess~♡ Stay put, little rat♡”
“Be still♡ You trash fuck♡”
“Keurgh!?”
“Doyle!!!”
I grabbed the female's hand; the male, Doyle, tried rising in panic. But before he could, Lizbet and Cecilia's high heels stomped his shoulders.
“My Yin-su. Keep that one restrained—don't touch much. Be back after some fun.”
““Yess~♡ Got it, Master♡””
“Good. Lianna... Wanna join me inside?”
“Huh? ...Yeah. Sure.”
“W-Wait! F-Fine! Client info, just leave Christy...!”
“Too late♡ Pathetic rat♡”
“Guh, gyaaah...!!”
“Doyyyyle!!”
Screams of the female and male echoed through Lianna's shop. Laughter mocking them.
Forcibly dragging Christy, I entered the fitting room with Lianna.