"She really trusts me?"
Rei Ao rubbed his chin. After a moment, he chose not to dwell on the Goddess's thoughts. Since she'd entrusted the world to him, there was no reason to refuse.
He proceeded with extending his power toward the world's essence…
"Rei Ao, what are you doing?"
Fresh from her bath, Frieren emerged wrapped in a towel and saw Rei Ao quietly standing there with eyes closed. She called out once but got no response.
A sly idea occurred to Frieren, and the corners of her mouth curled in a mischievous smile.
[Ding! Frieren is now live streaming!]
In the live stream, one could see Frieren tiptoeing toward Rei Ao.
Stella: "Frieren, what're you doing?"
Akame: "She looks sneaky."
Kasuga Hijiri: "Is Rei Ao-kun done with his business, or not?"
Frieren responded:
"He just stands there, so I figured I'd play a little prank."
Shiba Miyuki: "A prank!"
While speaking, Frieren took out a glass bottle filled with a purple liquid.
"Hehe~"
Frieren gave an… difficult-to-describe grin.
Mai Sakurajima: "What is that stuff? Some weird potion?"
Mai was instantly on alert.
Tohru: "Weird potion? You mean an aphrodisiac or something?"
Megumi Kato: "…Frieren probably wouldn't do that, right?"
Busujima Saeko: "Important to note, she doesn't need that. Given their relationship and trade conditions, if they want to do it, they just do it—no drug required."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "That's…true, but maybe you don't have to be quite so blunt."
Hiiragi Shinoa: "Yukino, you sound a bit jealous?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "@Frieren, so what exactly is in that vial?"
Frieren: "It's a formula that dissolves clothing~"
Erica: "? You plan to pour that on our King's body? That's…that's quite exciting!!!"
Aihara Enju: "Huh?"
Sui: "Um…Erica, maybe that's not quite the point…"
Erica: "What's wrong with it? Being able to admire the King's perfect figure is the ultimate honor for his loyal knights!!!"
"..."
Erica abruptly sounded unhinged. Athena, lying on the sofa munching snacks, threw her a glance, then silently scooted a bit farther away.
Tohru: "Pff—hahaha, hurry and pour it on him!"
Yomogawa Ayame: "Ugh… I do want to see it, but please don't be so… so pervy."
Misaka Mikoto: "Pervy? That's not just pervy—that's a bunch of perverts!"
Stella: "Cough, cough. I strongly condemn such behavior, but since it's happening in another world, I guess I can't stop you…so, well, do your thing, Frieren."
Fubuki: "Why do I feel you have no intention of stopping her?"
"Heheh~ I'm coming for you, Rei Ao…"
Frieren proceeded to pour the purple liquid along Rei Ao's shoulder. As soon as she finished pouring—
"Having fun, Frieren?"
"Ack!"
Frieren froze. She stiffly lifted her head to see Rei Ao's azure eyes gazing at her with an amused look. He'd been aware of her every move from the start but hadn't stopped her—since this substance couldn't harm him, and he'd have to take his clothes off soon anyway. This just saved him a step.
"You're awake already, huh…" Frieren said lightly.
Yet her eyes drifted downward from Rei Ao's neck to somewhere else, noticing how the material of his clothing was swiftly dissolving all the way down.
Until—
Misaka Mikoto: "Aaah!! W-what am I even seeing?!"
Erica: "Hmph, don't act so shocked. This is our King's body, more perfect than anyone's. You should be grateful, not screaming."
Misaka Mikoto: "…"
Mikoto's face reddened violently. After all, this was a crystal-clear frontal view! She couldn't possibly not react. She ended up screaming not just in the chat, but in real life too.
"Onee-sama, are you all right?"
Kuroko Shirai looked at her with concern.
"Senpai?"
Two other girls with them—Uiharu Kazari (short black hair) and Saten Ruiko (long black hair)—also turned worried expressions on Mikoto. The four of them, though from different grades, were close friends. Today, as usual, they'd gathered for sweet treats. Mikoto's sudden outburst had startled them.
"Uh…"
Realizing how out-of-character she must look, Mikoto swiftly lowered her head.
"I-it's nothing. My ice cream was just really cold."
With that excuse, she shoved more ice cream in her mouth, but her eyes—still watery—kept flicking to the group chat's live broadcast, torn and embarrassed.
"…"
Kuroko and the others exchanged questioning looks. Something clearly seemed amiss, but Mikoto was brushing it off, so they didn't pry further. Kuroko, however, silently fretted: Lately, Onee-sama's been acting so strange…
She recalled how Mikoto had snuck out late one night and returned in the morning, exhausted and carrying a murky aura. All these oddities suggested Mikoto was caught up in something—but concealing it from them.
Onee-sama, whatever secret you have, I'll help you!
…
Back in the Livestream:
"Staring so hard—planning on having a taste?" Rei Ao teased Frieren, who was staring intently.
Frieren, unembarrassed, nodded resolutely. "Mm. I've never tried it myself—just saw Aura do it. She wouldn't tell me what it tasted like, though."
Her big eyes brimmed with curiosity. "Can I try right now?"
"…"
Rei Ao was speechless. The group chat also went silent, stunned by Frieren's directness. After a moment, Rei Ao chuckled.
"I really underestimated you."
"Where did the other two go?"
"They're soaking in the hot spring," Frieren said, nestling closer to him. "That war survivor girl's with Aura."
A cute Fern was not to be missed—this was fate, after all.
And with that, he rose, casually whisked away Frieren's towel, seized her soft waist, and led her toward the hot spring.
"But that girl's in there, too," Frieren reminded him, leaning against him.
"No problem. I intend on having her join me," Rei Ao declared. "It's all fate."
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