“Hmm… nyah…”
【Lycoris】 Thanatos Crown LV195 Age 3 ♀
【Stats】HP: 1,994/1,994 + (871,790)MP: 1,894/1,721
Attack: 1,994Magic Power: 1,894Defense: 1,894Magic Resistance: 1,894Agility: 0
【Skills】“Territory Control LV1” “Crimson Apocalypse” “Frost Block LV8” “Photosynthesis LV6” “Annihilation Toxin” “Black Root Projection LV6” “Petal Bloom LV2” “Pollen-Attraction LV9” “Pain Resistance LV4” “No-Self Practice LV8” “Pollen-Paralysis LV3” “Pollen-Healing (Pure) LV2” “Pollen-Bleeding LV4” “Pollen-Corrosion LV3” “Pollen-Decay LV4” “Delicious Nectar LV7” “Nectar-Will LV9” “Red Mist LV6” “Red Moon” “Intimidation LV3” “Bright Radiance LV1” “Poison Resistance LV5”
【Traits】[Inferno Stigma] [Mikel’s Support] [Demon Nature] [Prostia’s Favor Plant] [Blood Heaven] [Mikel’s Flower]
“…Huh? Status window?”
Even though I didn’t call it up…Still, it’s been a while since I checked.
My level and skills have increased a lot.Is it because I’ve killed so many knights?What’s this poison resistance?
Ah… I drank alcohol earlier…
“GYEKK!!”
The memory slowly came back.I drank alcohol, hugged Master with my roots, and even confessed my feelings!In front of everyone!
My petals curled in embarrassment, and even the stamen shrank.
“Aaah… What have I done…?”
It felt like a dream, so I thought it over again.I clearly drank alcohol and…Hugged Master tightly…Did I say “Master I luff yoo…”?AAAAH!
The writing I scratched on the ground must’ve been a mess too!
Still, deep down, my heart felt warm.I finally mustered the courage to say it!It’s embarrassing, but I don’t regret it at all!
I slowly came to my senses and looked around.Master was standing next to me.His silver hair shone like moonlight, and instead of his usual cold expression, he had a soft smile.
In the corner, the humans were gathered, looking awkward at each other.
Flap flap!
Miel hovered around me, fluttering her transparent wings happily. They sparkled with a blue light.Cecilia had spread her fiery wings too, and Glecia… was still sleeping in the corner.She really is a slacker…
《Master… I’ve become sober now…》
I carefully scratched on the ground with my roots.The writing was still crooked, but much better than before.I even drew some pretty flower patterns!
“So? You’ve regained your senses?”
Master gently stroked my petals with a smile.The cold touch of his hand traveled down my petals to my stamen, sending a shiver through my entire body.
“Our Riko was so cute. Drunk, you tightly hugged me with your roots and confessed your love…”
“UUUUH!”
My petals trembled with embarrassment.
“I love you too, Riko.”
“AAAAH!”
My petals blossomed with happiness before curling up again out of embarrassment.Is this a dream!?Master… he… accepted my confession!
Flap flap!Flap flap!
Miel flew around even more excitedly.Cecilia’s fiery wings glowed brightly in celebration too.Even Verlez seemed to join in.But Glecia… was still sleeping.Even at this important moment!
“What about the knight these humans brought?”
“Ah!”
I remembered now.You came here for this reason.I was too distracted by my drunken confession.
Tap tap.
I moved my roots to get the humans’ attention.Bryan carefully carried Edgar over.Edgar’s face was still pale, his clothes torn in many places.Blood still pooled in his wounds.
Pale green pollen floated from my petals.The healing pollen gently enveloped Edgar’s body, dancing like cherry blossoms in spring as they settled.I could see his pale skin gradually turning red, the blue frozen veins melting away, and his wounds slowly closing.
“Truly… truly thank you.”
Bryan’s eyes watered.The sincerity in his trembling voice was clear.
《But these knights suddenly attacked me, trying to capture me.》
“That’s outrageous. How dare they…”
Havell spoke angrily.She tightly gripped the handle of her greatsword.
“That’s… there are rumors about you.”
Rain carefully spoke up, glancing at Master.It was kind of amusing seeing him checking Master’s reaction like that.
《Hm? What rumors?》
“A sacred flower that grants miracles to the holy maidens and heroes…”
“Ah!”
I felt proud.It seems I’ve successfully fulfilled my role in Mikel’s trials.At first, I only received help from Mikel, but now I’ve become an important being who delivers Mikel’s revelations!
“Actually… that’s why we came. Our party also… wants to become stronger.”
Rain continued to check Master’s reaction while speaking.Harwin behind him looked at me with excited eyes.
“Huh?”I’ve only corrected wrong beliefs and given away some items from Master’s storage… right?
“Riko doesn’t have such abilities.”Master’s firm voice echoed.The cold voice like frozen ice made the humans flinch.
“But… I heard those who drank the honey all became stronger.”
Adrian carefully spoke up.
“Hm? My honey?”
His hand was still playing with his alchemy bag.The bag that contained 95-degree alcohol…Thanks to that, something good happened!
“Really? I didn’t feel anything?”Massage massage!
“Kyaa!”
Master dipped his finger into my nectar and tasted it.
“…Not really?”“That… it’s especially effective for followers of the God of Light…”
Adrian’s voice trembled.
“Hmm. Could this be a hidden ability of [Mikel’s Flower]?”
At that moment, I could feel the surrounding air getting suddenly colder.
“Hmm… Mikel keeps spreading his influence on what’s mine.”
Master’s gaze sharpened.A terrifying aura filled the entire cavern.Frost crystals instantly bloomed on the ice walls.
“Mine…!”Those words made my heart race.I prefer Master over Mikel!
But the humans were overwhelmed by Master’s aura, shrinking back.Adrian stumbled back and bumped into Harwin, all the blood drained from Rain’s face, even Havell and Bryan seemed to freeze in place.
“Don’t give humans honey recklessly anymore.”
“Understood!”
My roots scratched the ground proudly.I even drew hearts around the letters.I’ll make honey just for Master!
I could see the disappointed faces of Rain’s group.Hmm…But they came all this way…Especially Adrian, he did drink the alcohol.Even though I did something embarrassing after drinking that strong alcohol…Still, it made me get closer to Master!
“Master, may I give them honey just this last time?”
Master glanced at the humans with his sharp eyes before slightly smiling.
“Alright. Do as you wish.”
The humans lined up in front of me.Even Havell and Bryan cautiously joined the line.Just like standing in line for school lunch, orderly and cute!
“Huh? You’ve already had some?”
“It was so delicious… we want more.”
Havell said shyly.Her usual confident demeanor was nowhere to be seen, instead she looked at her feet like a little girl.
“As for me… I think eating more will make me stronger…”
Bryan followed.His eyes were filled with earnestness.
Master pierced them with his cold gaze.The temperature dropped again.
“Of course you can have some!”
I hastily scratched the letters, filling them with flower patterns.
The humans’ faces lit up with wonder after tasting the honey.
“This is a sacred taste…”“Such sweetness is unprecedented…”“It’s like nectar from heaven…”
I felt accomplished that my honey tastes so good.And Bryan carefully asked if he could give some to Edgar too, but I refused since he has a history of attacking me.
“Leave now.”
As Master spoke, an idea came to mind.If the rumors spread, people will keep coming…
“Wait!”
I stopped the humans who were about to leave.
“Change the rumor!”“Change it…?”
Harwin tilted her head in confusion.The other humans also looked at me with curious expressions.
“To visit me, they must bring alcohol!”The humans’ faces relaxed with smiles.
“Hehe, you want to drink more again?”Master teased with a playful voice, different from his usual cold tone.
“Next time, bring something light…!”My petals trembled slightly from embarrassment.Will my new poison resistance prevent me from getting drunk on light alcohol?Eh… probably not…
Flap flap!Miel fluttered around me.Seems like she’s encouraging another alcohol-induced romance.
“Well then, we’ll be going…”As Rain was about to say goodbye, Bryan stepped forward.
“Miss Lycoris… thank you very much. And…”Bryan hesitated for a moment before deeply bowing.
“Would it be alright… to bring alcohol occasionally in the future?”
“Of course! Bring different kinds next time!”The humans left with smiles.I could sense relief from Bryan supporting Edgar’s back.Havell gave a big wave at the last moment, and Rain’s group bowed politely.
Now it’s just Master and me again…
“Kya…”
Thinking about my earlier confession made my heart race and my petals curl in embarrassment.
“Riko.”“Kya!”
At Master’s call, my petals trembled.
“You should drink in moderation.”
“Understood…”
