Chapter 41
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 41
Chapter Title: Kasha's Rage
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『Gob's Perspective』
Rentrio. A tea leaf that helps you relax.
It's the tea I've been using a lot lately.
Pour... I poured the steeped tea into a glass cup.
I picked up the teacup and approached Lucy, who was sitting in her chair.
Lucy was blinking slowly, as if sleep was creeping up on her.
As I drew near, she turned her half-lidded eyes toward the teacup.
"Rentrio again. You must really like it."
Lucy's dry mutter.
She could tell just by the color? Her observation skills are sharp as ever.
I set the teacup on the table and grabbed my notebook and pen.
[It's getting late. How about we call it a night?]
I wrote that and held it out to Lucy.
It was 10 p.m. now. Washing up and bed would be perfect timing.
"I'll do another 30 minutes or so before I go. You can head out if you're tired."
She already looked sleepy, but she was going to keep at it.
She's been working this hard every day, yet she still hasn't broken Sera's curse.
If even Lucy can't figure it out, maybe it's impossible for any human.
[I'll stay with you till you're done.]
I scribbled that and showed it to her.
Honestly, I wasn't much help, but I could at least keep her company.
"I'm not tired. Question."
Lucy asked with her usual blank expression.
If she were a normal person, the right answer would probably be a white lie like 'I'm not that tired.'
[I am tired, but I want to stay with you.]
With Lucy, honesty was always the best policy. The truth was the answer.
"Why do you want to stay even if you're tired?"
[I don't want to leave you alone.]
"Why."
[You'd be lonely by yourself.]
"I'm not lonely."
Not lonely? Was that even possible?
If she were human, I'd say no way, but since she's a dragon, maybe.
Still, even if Lucy said she was fine, I planned to stick around.
[I'll stay anyway. I'd be lonely if I were alone.]
"I'm not you. I'm not lonely alone."
Lucy's words made sense.
They made sense, but... something felt off.
[I'll stay anyway.]
I couldn't explain why it felt wrong, so I brushed it off with 'anyway.'
"...Fine."
Lucy gave up without pressing further.
I sat by her side for the next 30 minutes, reading my book.
When Lucy stood up, I did too.
If she were a normal person, she might have sent me away earlier. She'd probably feel burdened by me hanging around.
But Lucy didn't care about stuff like that.
I liked being with her. No need to watch my manners—I could just do what I wanted.
I headed back to my room and washed up right away.
Quick shower, then straight to bed.
It was late, so sleep hit me fast.
I wonder what Sera's up to...
Her room's just a little ways over...
Shame we're not close enough for a late-night visit.
Knock knock. Someone rapped on the door.
Sera?
I bounced out of bed like a rubber ball and flung the door wide open.
"What, were you waiting? You came out fast."
Damn beast. What the hell did she want this late?
I'd been hoping for Sera, but it was Kasha. Anger surged up.
Slam! I shut the door hard.
"Hey! What the hell's your problem!? Open the door!"
Kasha's shrill voice from the other side.
Bang bang bang! She pounded on the door like crazy.
I ignored her and dove under the covers.
"If you don't open it, I'll break it down! Come out by the count of three!"
I'm so tired, and she's really pissing me off.
Maybe I should just tough it out?
"One."
Knowing her temper, she'll actually smash it.
"Two—"
Fine, I'll open it.
Creeeak.
I cracked the door timidly.
Poked my face out halfway and peeked at Kasha with one eye.
She scowled and glared at me.
She's pissed. Won't leave anytime soon. What a pain.
"You wanna die? A guest shows up and you slam the door in her face? Where'd you learn manners like that?"
If it were a real guest, I wouldn't have shut it. But a thug showed up. Not reporting her is mercy enough.
I wanted to snap back, but being mute held me back.
Even if I could talk, I probably wouldn't have.
"And what's with that look? You hate seeing me?"
Yeah, how'd you know? I hate your guts. Can't you just leave?
Tired, annoyed, hate you—everything about this sucks.
Thinking it over, hating her is the biggest issue.
If Sera showed up, I'd jump out of bed grinning even at 4 a.m.
But her? Zero welcome. Normal reaction for any guy.
She picks fights, nags, curses, hits!
And never apologizes once.
Even now, she's just causing a scene.
What the hell do you want, you mangy bitch?
"What makes you act so cocky? Huh?"
Kasha spat it at me, her face dripping venom. God, she's ugly when mad.
"Planning to run to Lucy and whine after one hit? That's why you're strutting, 'cause you think Lucy's got your back?"
I opened the door like she wanted, and all I get is this crap.
Especially dragging Lucy into it—my biggest sore spot, since she's the one who saved me.
Creeeak—click. Door shut.
"Ha, this little shit."
Low growl from the other side.
Boom!! Something exploded.
Something whizzed past like a bullet.
I turned—doorknob embedded in the wall.
Planted right in there.
"Try shutting it again. I'll rip the whole door off."
Kasha stormed in and snarled.
Crazy bitch. Anger issues? Smashing doorknobs when mad?
"Look at that sour face. Keep it up, and I'll tell Lucy all your secrets."
Tell Lucy what? Do I even have secrets she knows?
I don't hide anything. What is she on about?
Curiosity piqued, I grabbed pen and paper.
[What?]
Too lazy to write much for her.
One word it was.
"Ha, playing dumb now?"
Kasha snorted like it was ridiculous.
[No clue.]
"I'll tell her you're one of the Demon King's minions."
She leaned in close, whispering like it was top secret.
...What nonsense is this? Demon King's minion?
[I'm not.]
"Shameless. You are."
Straight-up accusation left me speechless.
Not joking around, so she means it. Why though?
[Why think that?]
"Your smell's off! Gonna keep pretending?"
Oh, that.
She's hung up on the skill punishment last time.
She lost it sniffing my dick back then.
I was pissed, so I was rough.
A wimpy goblin who only took beatings suddenly flips—easy to misunderstand.
Without knowing about quests, she'd pin it on the Demon King or whatever.
"Keep denying it, and I'll tell Lucy the truth. You're dead for sure."
Lucy again. Infuriating.
[Why tattle like a snitch? Kill me yourself if you want.]
I scrawled it furiously.
One hit, a beating, killed by this beast—whatever. Can't take it anymore.
Too wronged. Gotta vent.
"Kuh..."
Kasha clenched her teeth, speechless.
What? That reaction?
Thought she'd kill me on the spot.
At least a punch, for sure.
Come to think of it, why hasn't she killed me?
Torments me every time, acts like she will, but never does.
The smell maybe?
Sparing me 'cause she can't kill what she wants to sniff?
Worth testing.
[Can't kill me, huh? Wanna shove your nose in my dick and huff again?]
Wrote it ready to die.
Observe her reaction first—gather intel before death.
"You little bastard..!"
Kasha balled her fists, arms trembling.
Grinding her teeth in rage—her sharp fangs gleamed, chilling my neck.
But no punch came.
No bite.
Just glaring, face beet red.
Bullseye.
Wait, she really came for the dick smell?
What now... She's owed me payback for all she's done. Time to mess with her?
[Tired today. Come back tomorrow. I'll think positively about letting you sniff my dick.]
Made it as obnoxious as possible.
Could curse her outright, but this'd piss her off more.
[Fix the doorknob you broke. Or no dick for you.]
She broke it, she fixes it. Right?
"You bastard!!"
In a blink, Kasha grabbed my throat.
Lifted me into the air like nothing.
Body dangling, legs kicking air.
"Gack..!"
Throat crushed—no air.
"Goblin trash acting big!"
Kasha hurled me onto the bed.
She straddled me, pinning my upper body with her rock-hard thighs.
Couldn't budge. Trapped under Kasha.
What the hell is this beast planning now..!!
