Chapter 88 - The Birth of My First Bitch! (Part 2)
I came down to the first-floor lounge with Lizbet and sat in a suitable spot, deciding to wait for Als. It was the delightful start of the day when Lizbet had become my bitch, but for some reason, my mood felt a bit off, tainted by a nagging unease.
The subtly relaxed expressions Lizbet had shown that morning. And that peculiar telekinesis-like skill she'd never displayed before. The Lizbet by my side felt strangely like someone else entirely.
But... no matter how I looked at her from every angle, she was unmistakably Lizbet herself. Why this feeling? The gaze she directed at me brimmed with the pure affection of my devoted bitch, and her actions matched perfectly. There was no reason to suspect anything off about her demeanor, yet this sense of dissonance lingered.
This incongruity... it wasn't anxiety, but some indescribable, subtle mood that was hard to put into words. Seizing the moment when the dorm entrance opened and Lizbet's attention turned that way, I pulled up her Status Window to investigate the source of my discomfort.
I rubbed my eyes as I stared at Lizbet's Status Window that had appeared before me unbidden. ...What the hell is this? What in the world...?
Not only were there shocking changes, but the window itself looked completely different from before. The translucent blue hologram-like interface had turned into something gloomy and black, as if signaling Lizbet's total corruption.
The skills appeared maxed out with levels gone, some even renamed. And the favorability rating, once displayed, had vanished as if no longer needed.
Fine, maybe those changed when she pledged submission to me... but what was this Reward of Submission? I never gave her any such reward. Esser Kinesis—was that the skill she used earlier? And that last garbled line with "4%"... what the fuck?
Was the unease I felt from Lizbet tied to this altered Status Window?
"...Hehe♡"
As I puzzled over it, our eyes met. Lizbet smiled reassuringly, as if she knew everything, easing my bewilderment.
...Somehow, seeing that smile made me think, Yeah, it's a bit weird, but whatever. An odd calm washed over me. Right. Whatever. On closer look, this window even gave the vibe that I'd fully conquered her—pretty satisfying, actually. It was disconcerting, sure, but no bad or anxious feelings at all.
I'd wandered without a Status Window at first anyway. And... the text sparkled whenever I glanced at it, like clickable links on a computer screen. Maybe I could...
"Ah, you two are already here."
As I pondered tinkering with Lizbet's window, Als appeared at the stairs. Hearing his voice, I closed the window and turned to him.
Yeah. I could check the Status Window anytime later. Right now, priority was delivering Als's end.
"...Liz. Good morning. How's your body feeling?"
"...Good morning, Als. I'm much better now. Sorry for worrying you."
Unlike yesterday, Lizbet greeted him with a bright smile. Seeing it, Als's face lit up as he nodded happily. He'd been eyeing her fearfully until the greeting, but her smile seemed to relieve him.
But just now... right after greeting, that fleeting expression on Lizbet's face. Different from her usual coldness—it looked like a smirk mocking Als, or so it seemed to me.
"Yeah. That's a relief..."
Missing it entirely, Als sighed in relief with a beaming smile. He'd worried their relationship might shatter before guild approval if she stayed cold, but it seemed fine now. Relieved, he started chatting with her about future adventurer plans, explaining quests he'd scouted.
"I'm not in good enough shape for adventurer work yet. Sorry, Als."
But Lizbet cut him off with a smile. We'd planned this—she'd string him along today before dumping him, no need for half-assed quests.
Your time's running out. Savor these last memories, day by day. Als.
"...Then Liz, today together..."
"Sorry about that too~. I have plans with Sema today."
...Huh? No plans. She'd said she'd pretend to hang with Als during the day for a bit...
Had Lizbet changed her mind? Als looked utterly deflated too. What was she thinking?
"But... tomorrow's fine. Let's go out tomorrow."
Als brightened at that, anticipation lighting his face. Lizbet grabbed my arm, stood, and told the now-cheerful Als:
"Don't wait up since I don't know when I'll be back. See you tomorrow morning, Als."
"Huh? O-okay. See you tomorrow..."
Her expression and voice were bright, but her tone felt stiff, like mere notification. With that, we headed out together.
Once away from the dorm, led by Lizbet, I cautiously asked:
"Liz. Plans? Did I forget something?"
"Hehe. I need to tell Klea something." She giggled, hugging my arm tighter. "You said you'd help, right?"
Her smile looked a tad wicked.
"Oh my. Sema. Hello."
At the church, skipping Baul entirely, we went straight to the nuns' dorm to find Klea. Announcing our visit, a nun I'd passed a few times recognized me and led us to a small waiting room, promising to fetch her.
If not for my visits and dragging Klea on adventures, seeing her face would be tough. Waiting briefly, Klea entered with her serene smile.
"Hey, Klea. Doing well?"
"Yes, Sema. Hello. What brings you here today...?"
"Ah... nothing much. Just checking in."
Glancing at Lizbet, she just grinned innocently.
"Hehe. No incidents, thanks to you. Thank you, Sema."
Klea smiled softly. Distance had shortened since last time, but without dragging her out, asking for relief felt awkward. No more blackmail, so I needed to set the mood—but inside the church? Tricky. What help did Lizbet have in mind?
"And that lady over there..."
Klea tilted her head curiously at Lizbet behind me.
"...Huh? Lizbet... is that you?"
"Hehe. Hi, Klea."
Hearing Lizbet's voice, Klea's expression grew stranger.
"Wha—huh? Really Lizbet...?"
"...Giggle. Yeah, it's me."
Was it linked to the changed Status Window? Klea didn't seem to recognize her as Lizbet.
"Y-Yeah, it's Lizbet, but... something..."
"Klea."
Lizbet called her seriously as she kept tilting her head.
"How about handling Sema's sexual relief every day for a while?"
"Y-Yes?!?!"
Klea jumped in shock at the bold request, and even I jolted. Lizbet, helping like this? Outright? Daily?
"L-Lizbet...! Wh-what are you saying...!?"
Klea, usually serene, flustered visibly. I'd hinted she enjoyed it with Lizbet indirectly, but never outright—and lately, unspoken. For her to blurt a no-holds-barred request? Shocking.
"Liz? That's..."
"Master. Wait outside a bit."
Stunned, I called her, but Lizbet smiled leisurely.
"Girl talk for a sec."
Her relaxed attitude deflated me; I had no choice but to step out.
Outside, I waited anxiously, ears perked for shouts. Lizbet warned no eavesdropping on girl talk, so I stayed back from the door... but worried about hair-pulling. Unlikely from the newly submissive Lizbet, but Klea only tolerated me out of fear—not used to relief yet. What were they discussing?
Leaning against the opposite wall, soon Lizbet opened the door, smiling: "Come in."
Inside, Klea sat blushing furiously, head down, fidgeting with her habit's skirt. What had they talked about?
"Liz? What'd you two say?"
Closing the door behind me, Lizbet went to Klea, gripped her shoulders.
"Hehe...♡ Klea will tell you♡ Go on, Klea♡"
"......Y-Yes..."
Shoulders grabbed, Klea flinched, stammering shyly with head bowed.
"S-Sema... Um... F-for now... every day... visit the church in the afternoon... and I'll..."
She twitched, legs twisting slightly, voice shrinking.
"I-I'll... handle... your sexual relief..."
"...Every day?"
"Y-Yes... every day..."
My god... My requests to Klea were half-threats before; now I pondered moods post-rapprochement. What did Lizbet say to make her volunteer daily? She wasn't ready for that...
Glancing at Lizbet, she smirked triumphantly, whispering in Klea's ear:
"Hehe...♡ As we discussed, right? Take good care of Master♡"
"...Eek, y-yes..."
Sensing the odd vibe between them, Lizbet headed to the door like her task was done.
"I'll stand watch. Let's start today, Klea♡"
With Lizbet's permission, Klea's sexual relief service began.