Lily.
The Indomitable Hero! One of the protagonist Robin’s heroines, playing the role of an assassin.
After losing her sister in the past, she moved around the Empire and entered the Academy at the age of 17.
Once she got into the Academy, she blossomed her talent for assassination and became positioned to ambush enemies quickly, leading to advantageous battles.
However, despite her abilities, Lily showed severe obsession towards the protagonist.
After her sister’s death, Lily led a lonely life until she met Robin at the Academy.
Concerned for the always hollow expression on Lily’s face, Robin consistently helped her, gradually filling her empty heart.
Since then, Lily has shown excessive obsession towards Robin, never wanting to be away from him for a moment and demonstrating intense hostility towards other heroines around him.
“Especially, she really hated Ani, who was Robin’s childhood friend.”
Eventually, she caused disputes with other heroines, resulting in several incidents due to her obsession.
I reflected on The Indomitable Hero and thought deeply.
“Maybe it turned out to be a good thing.”
My plan is to avoid getting entangled too much in the protagonist’s growth. Still, I’m willing to aid him if it helps.
Right now, Lily’s sister, Dania, is still alive. Given my suspicion, I’ve already dealt with Bram, a strong candidate for her cause of death, so Dania shouldn’t be in danger. If she were, I’d just need to watch over her.
If that happens, Lily’s intense obsession with the protagonist would likely reduce significantly, and the various conflicts born from that obsession would be amicably resolved.
Moreover, I know several ways Lily can become stronger. Being astutely aware of her growth journey in the novel, I could have her enter the Academy in a much more capable state than the original.
Resolving the obsession problem while leveling her up?
If I were Robin, I’d want to bow deeply out of gratitude.
Leveling up party members surely wouldn’t hinder the team, even if it doesn’t help.
“Hi… hi there, sister…”
I spoke to the girl staring through me.
“Hello. What’s your name?”
Upon hearing my answer, her eyes widened, and she broke into a bright smile.
“I’m Lily!”
Gulp. So cute.
My heart is under substantial strain.
Thinking about Robin trying to woo such a cute girl makes me somewhat irked.
But what can I do? He’s the protagonist.
While thinking about how the protagonist must endlessly toil for the sake of the world, my annoyance lessened as Dania spoke up from beside me.
“Hera, what are you thinking now?”
The sprawled corpses of Bram and his subordinates. His death will indeed have a significant impact as the ruler of the West.
I need to be cautious in order to live a happy life in the West. After a brief silence, I responded.
“Can I change my clothes first?”
Ugh. The scent of blood is giving me a headache.
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Thus, the place we arrived at was Dania’s house.
It didn’t seem like one lived a prosperous life here, but there was a warmth in the atmosphere.
“Please go in and wash up first, Hera.”
Dania handed me a change of clothes and spoke. Uh, wait a sec.
“N-no! You go first, Dania.”
As she observed me flustered, she tilted her head quizzically.
“Huh? But Hera’s condition is the most serious.”
Pointing at me, I realized I was covered head to toe in blood.
Staying in that state in her house would indeed be a nuisance. I had no counter-argument.
“Don’t be shy and hurry in! Aight!”
“W-wait!!”
Dania pushed me into the bathroom and shut the door behind me.
“Haha…”
I just stood still in the bathroom.
‘… After all, it’s something I’ll have to experience someday.’
I tightened my eyes and removed my blood-stained clothes.
Then, with a sigh, I looked into the mirror and saw…
“…Wow.”
The woman in the mirror mirrored my words.
So pretty. Not because it’s me, but it truly looked like a face crafted with care, stitch by stitch.
With an elegant nose and slightly flushed, adorable cheeks. And lips as red as cherries, sparkling gemstone-like eyes.
I thought I was pretty when seeing my reflection in the water, but seeing it in the mirror was beyond that.
As my gaze lowered…
Gulp…
I couldn’t take my eyes off the white, beautiful body. It was like a captivating form sculpted by gods, and I just stood there in a daze.
How long did I stare? Suddenly snapping back to reality, I slapped my cheek.
“I-I’ll wait! Gotta wash up!!”
So, I overcame the battle with myself, cleaned up, and changed into the clothes Dania provided.
It was casual attire, suitable for activities. Aside from the slightly loose fit around the chest, it fit well enough.
After changing my clothes and stepping outside…
“Huh? Did I not close the door properly?”
I noticed the door was slightly ajar.
‘Dania must’ve mistakenly left it open.’
I thought little of it and stepped out of the bathroom.
“I’m all cleaned up, Dania.”
With a delicious aroma wafting, I heard her voice from the kitchen.
“Oh yes! Please sit comfortably, Hera.”
I plopped down somewhere around and saw Lily nearby.
But why is her face so red?…
Even her breathing seems heavy, as if she’s unwell.
“Lily, are you okay?”
“Huah! Y-yes?!”
Lily startled and panicked at my call. Then she bowed her head deeply.
“I-I’m going to wash up now…!”
She hurriedly dashed into the bathroom, as if avoiding me.
‘Did I do something wrong…?’
I feel slightly hurt.
Not long after, Dania had prepared all the food and called me to the dining table.
‘Dania… are you perhaps an angel?’
The meal Dania prepared was indescribably delicious. Since I possessed someone previously, I hadn’t had a proper meal yet, but this level of flavor must surely be top-tier in this world.
Her face is beautiful, her personality is great, and she cooks well. In modern times, she’d be an absolutely perfect housewife.
“You’re planning to take over the West, right?”
Dania started speaking with a delightful smile while watching me enjoy the food.
“Um… That’s close. Isn’t it possible since we captured Bram?”
Upon hearing my answer, she propped her chin with her hand, deep in thought.
Truth be told, I didn’t aim to play a grand role as a king.
With the power and wealth Bram possessed, I thought it would suffice to live comfortably with Dania and Lily.
Lily would need to go to the Academy, but there’s still about three years left, so I can think about that later.
Maybe we could reduce the crime issues, slowly refurbish buildings, and get by just fine?
Having concluded my thoughts, Dania dropped her hand and said.
“It won’t be that simple. Even though Bram is dead, there are many still loyal to him.”
“Ugh…”
“And all the food and resources in the city have been managed by Bram until now, so we’ll need to take responsibility for that.”
Realizing this raised another question in my mind.
“I was curious, but how does Drax procure food?”
Drax is a region too damaged to be salvaged. It wouldn’t have any means of generating resources by itself.
Without help from somewhere, the city couldn’t have sustained itself.
“We do get food from hunting, but most of it is obtained through trade with merchants.”
“Merchants?”
Were there items in Drax that merchants would want? Could there be mines or something?
“Yes. Every week, merchants come to visit with food and various items.”
“Do you know what Drax gives in return?”
Shaking her head, Dania replied she didn’t know.
“No… Only Bram and a select few of his subordinates knew, but I know when and where the trades happen.”
Apparently, the large mansion where I created a mess earlier was the place used for trading with the merchants. The trading day would be the first day of the week. Looking at the time, there are two days until the next trade.
It seems I should directly ask the merchant on that day. If it doesn’t pose a problem, maintaining ongoing trade relations would be good.
“Ugh… It seems more complicated than expected. I thought if I took down the head, it would all be resolved.”
Seeing me groan, Dania smiled and moved beside me.
“Let’s take our time and work together. This time, I’ll help you.”
Then, she took my arm, entwined it, and rested her head on my shoulder.
“Whoa? Dania??”
“Actually, I… was one of Bram’s subordinates.”
With a sad voice, Dania spoke. It seemed there was some backstory here.
Nonetheless, Dania carried a lovely scent… No, this is not the time to think about that.
“When the city collapsed, and my family and everything was lost, Lily and I wandered here. One day, we encountered Bram and his subordinates.”
“They tried to make a move on Lily and me. So, I fought back, but I couldn’t withstand Bram.”
As if remembering that time, Dania began to tremble.
“Dania…”
“I begged Bram, asking him not to touch Lily. I’d rather be the one to take the blows.”
‘Bram. You bastard. You made it too easy. How dare you to hurt Dania…’
As I bit my lip in regret, Dania continued her story.
“Then Bram said he would guarantee Lily’s safety if I worked under him. I couldn’t refuse.”
“I endured day by day thinking of Lily, but it was so painful and difficult… I sometimes thought about giving up.”
“Then, you saved me from those hellish days.”
Tears welled up in her eyes, but even so, her green eyes shone clearly.
Dania, gazing at me brightly…
Smooch.
Left a quick kiss on my forehead.
“Thank you so much, Hera. I owe you a great debt.”
‘Please allow me to repay it by your side.’
I didn’t quite catch the last part.
Wait?
Did I just… kiss? No, even just a peck, but still… huh?
What does that mean? Was it out of gratitude? Or not?
Could it be… she likes me? No… I’m a girl??
Blank.
My head was as white as a blank piece of paper.
“Hu… huh?”
An incomprehensible sound escaped my lips.
No no. In situations like this, I need to act cool… no, I mean, girl-like…!
As I desperately tried to grasp my swirling thoughts…
“Sister?”
A cold voice that couldn’t have possibly been warm pierced through my brain.
When did she finish washing up?
Turning my head, I saw Lily staring at us with vacant eyes.
“What are you two doing?”
For some reason, a chill ran down my spine.
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