Chapter 29
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 29
Chapter Title: Triumph? (5)
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『Gob's Perspective』
After finishing the day's work, on my way back to my room.
-Tomorrow, you're coming with us.
Lucy's words to me came to mind.
Can I really pull this off?
Sera hates even looking at me. What kind of reaction would she have if I touched her...?
And it's not just touching—it's basically simulated intercourse.
"Kehu..."
My chest felt tight, so I let out a heavy sigh as I walked down the corridor.
"Why are you sighing like that? As if you even have anything to do."
A sharp voice came from behind me.
I turned around, and sure enough, it was Kasha.
She was grinning like a devil as she looked down at me.
My face immediately soured. What the hell does this beast bitch want now?
"Hey, why the sour face the second you see me? You're hurting my feelings."
Psycho bitch. Don't you remember all the crap you've pulled on me so far?
You tease me, yell at me, hit me at every chance. You think I can smile at that?
"Hey, if you've got a problem, say it. You can talk now, right?"
Kasha pointed at the notepad and pen around my neck.
Honestly, I didn't want to bother with her. But ignoring her would just make her cling even more and throw a fit.
Reluctantly, I picked up the notepad and pen.
[Didn't you go out hunting?]
I wrote it down and held it out to Kasha.
"I'm back from hunting now, aren't I?"
My eye twitched. How could she play it so cool? It was infuriating just looking at her.
"And don't you know honorifics? You should use them with your big sis."
Her tone reminded me of those delinquent girls from school. Disgusting.
Slutty bitch. The type who sleeps around with anyone, then acts innocent when they're older and latches onto some sucker to bleed dry.
The exact kind of person I hated most in the world. Come to think of it, this beast bitch fits the bill perfectly.
That's probably why even her pretty face repulses me.
I whipped my head away and started walking.
"Hey, where are you going in the middle of our talk? Not like there's anywhere to go besides your cell."
Kasha followed right behind me.
This bitch. I got out of the cell as of yesterday.
Too annoying to explain, so I just ignored her and kept walking.
"Sniff sniff. Urk, your sweat stench is seriously rancid!"
She shoved her nose right against the back of my head, sniffed, and fake-gagged.
I'd been at the cauldron all day, so yeah, I was sweaty. But why sniff me on purpose?
Nobody forced her, so what was with the gagging act?
"Sleeping like that must feel gross. Want to borrow my shower? I've got one in my room."
What's with the sudden kindness? Just go away and stop pretending. And my room has a shower too.
Kasha kept yapping as she trailed me—asking if I even knew what a shower was, telling me to clean up, nagging nonstop.
I tuned her out and trudged on stubbornly.
Finally, I reached my door. A bold nameplate reading 『Gob』 hung there.
"Wh-what? This is your room?"
Kasha, who'd followed me all the way, made a fuss.
I considered ignoring her and going in, but I casually glanced to the right.
Three doors down on the right was Sera's room.
When picking a room, I'd chosen this one on purpose so I might run into Sera by chance.
I'd wanted the room right next to hers, but that would've been too obvious, so I settled for three doors away.
"Hey, why are you staring over there?"
Kasha's voice had a hint of irritation.
Maybe she'd gotten mad from me ignoring her nonstop? I figured I shouldn't ignore this one.
[Can't I look?]
I wrote on the notepad and showed it to her.
"Who said you can't look? I'm asking why you're looking. You're acting suspicious, you pervert goblin."
Typical beast bitch, always so damn rude. Should I fire back with the same attitude?
Suddenly, I remembered the flick to the forehead. It hurt like getting shot.
...Tch. Better not. Getting worked up would just make me as bad as her.
[It caught my interest, so I looked.]
"What the hell caught your interest? You're not seriously crushing on Sera despite knowing your place, are you?"
Why was she so pissed? It's not weird to be interested.
What should I say...? Screw it, just be honest.
[I like her.]
"Pfft, for real? Ahaha, that's hilarious. Aren't you underestimating Sera too much? Hahaha!"
Kasha clutched her stomach and laughed exaggeratedly.
I stared at her, clenching my fists tight.
Someone bares their honest feelings, and she turns it into a joke. This is why I hate trashy bitches like her.
"So what if you like Sera? What are you gonna do, kiss her with that face? Even you know that's ridiculous, right? Heh heh."
Squeeze... I gripped so hard my nails dug into my palms.
I squeezed even tighter, using the pain to suppress my anger.
[It's not about expecting anything from Sera.]
I pressed down hard as I wrote, my grip full of force.
It's fine if she never looks my way.
It'd be nice if she did, but that's her choice.
The closer I try to get, the more she might hate me instead.
Still, I can like her, right? Liking her is allowed.
If she tells me not to, I'll hide it as best I can.
But these feelings are mine alone.
"You're full of shit. You're just hitting on her hoping something happens."
[I'm not trying to make anything happen.]
She probably assumes everyone loves like she does, since she's never felt real affection.
"Stop playing innocent. Then why do you like her?"
Why do I like Sera?
She's kind, pretty, gentle, great figure, nice voice...
Did I fall for her because she's beautiful, or does she seem beautiful because I fell for her?
She was pretty before I liked her, and after, she's the most beautiful in the world.
Her personality, body, voice—everything's the same.
Hard to put feelings like that into words.
Why do I like Sera?
[I just like everything about her.]
I just like it all. That's all I can say.
"Pfft. You just keep parroting 'like' like a damn parrot. Can't think of anything else, huh?"
The strength drained from my fists. I wasn't even mad anymore.
Not worth dealing with. Ignorant beast bitch.
"You'll never end up with Sera anyway, so snap out of it quick. I'm saying this for your sake."
For my sake, my ass. Fucking mutt, all she does is bark bullshit.
Wasted my time. Time to wash up and sleep.
I gave up on talking and opened my door.
As I stepped in to close it, Kasha slammed her hand against it.
"Wait a sec."
What now?
"Um... you know..."
I glared at her with all my annoyance, and she stammered on awkwardly.
She looked tense, like a dog desperate to pee.
What the hell's wrong with her? Did she eat something bad?
As I scanned her, something odd caught my eye.
Two bulging spots on her chest.
Nipples poking out? Did she sniff me and get horny again?
"Um... housewarming! Right, I gotta do your housewarming!"
A super awkward voice. Obviously an excuse she just thought up.
Now that I looked, her hair was sweaty too, and the scent wafting off her was intense.
My nose is pretty good, and right now, Kasha reeked of arousal.
Like a female in heat? Sera smelled just like this on days she sweated a lot.
Especially from between her breasts and below. Probably from all the sweat buildup.
But Kasha's was several times stronger than Sera's cleavage scent.
Does she just sweat a ton? Or from all the exercise?
Either way, this bitch is in heat and wants to fuck me for sure.
"Don't you know what a housewarming is? When you get a new place, you show it off."
Kasha kept trying to push into my room.
If I let this bitch in, I knew exactly what would happen.
She'd pin me down with brute force and ravage me like crazy.
Pretend not to notice and let her in to back out later? Or kick her out cold?
I stared at her, weighing the options.
"Why are you staring like that? It's creepy, stop."
Kasha held the door with one hand and covered her chest with the other.
Perfectly hiding those pokies.
"Kek."
I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Once I knew what was up, her intentions were obvious. No holding back the laughs.
"Why are you laughing all of a sudden? Wanna die?"
Her face flushed red as she yelled.
Scared her nipple hard-ons got caught?
Her reaction made me laugh even harder.
"You know what? You look even uglier when you laugh. Sounds like a monkey, hate hearing it."
"..."
The laughter died instantly. That's already my biggest insecurity when I laugh.
"See that face? You knew it too, huh? Hehe."
Kasha cackled like she'd caught me red-handed.
You're done for. Time for a lesson today.
[Give me a minute to get ready and I'll come out.]
I scribbled on the notepad.
"Get ready? For what?"
[Room's messy, need to tidy up quick.]
The room was brand new today, nothing to clean, but whatever, good excuse.
"Fine. If you're not out in a minute, I'm coming in."
-Nod nod.
I went in, shut the door, and opened the shop window.
This dog bitch. Time to school her with a cash item.
I found the skill I'd eyed before.
Skill Name: Predator's Scent
Effect: Targets who smell the user's scent will recognize the user as the apex predator.
Especially effective against dog beastkin, wolf beastkin, and other races with keen senses of smell!
Price: 50 SP
I'd looked it up after Kasha beat my ass in front of Sera's room back then.
Needed to save points for turning human, so I'd held off. But no more.
[Would you like to purchase?]
Leave this beast bitch alone, and she'll keep tormenting me.
Time to drill it into her good so she never messes with me again.
[Purchase completed.]
Bang bang bang! The second it finished, Kasha pounded on the door roughly.
"Hey, a minute's up! When are you coming out? I'm going in!"
Slam! The door flew open.
Rude bitch. Barging in like it's her room.
Today, etiquette lesson time.