Chapter 432: Giabella City (7)

Chapter 432: Giabella City (7)

Have you actually gone crazy? Eugene glared at Noir with a dumbfounded expression on his face.

There was bullshit, and then there was what Noir had just said, which had gone far beyond anything that Eugene could comprehend.

Play around? Together? How absurd! Until now, he had already become far more involved with Noir than he felt was necessary. Eugene no longer wanted any further entanglement with Noir, whether by doing things together, making shared memories, or sharing emotional connections.

Was it because Eugene wanted to avoid any needless provocation from Noir? Of course, there was also that reason, but wasnt it strange in the first place to interact more than necessary with an enemy that you were determined to kill.

Dont be like that, Noir said with a grin as she pulled on Eugenes arms.

Unlike her expression, tone, and attitude, her grip was so strong that even Eugene couldnt shake her off immediately. But this fact just left Eugene feeling even more dumbfounded.

Just how much did Noir want to play around with him to put such a level of strength in her grip? Was this really something she should put such power into?

Why are you being so clingy? Eugene complained.

Well, who knows, why do you think Im doing this? Noir said coyly.

In fact, Noir herself couldnt figure out the exact reason for her current behavior. Until now, she had bothered Eugene like this many times before, but Noir had kept herself extremely cool-headed every time she did so. Although Noir had offered up Eugene a few lewd temptations, they had all been done jokingly, and whenever Eugene rejected her, she wouldnt linger on it for too long and knew when to step back.

However, currently in a rare and strange case for her, Noir didnt want to do that.

Its a strange feeling, Noir whispered to herself as she tilted her head in confusion.

Still holding on firmly to Eugenes arm, Noir pulled on it a little harder.

As she buried Eugenes rock-hard forearm into her chest, Noir licked her lips and said, Hamel, although there have been several times where I felt a strong desire for you, now. Fufu, just why could this be? These current feelings are so strange and mysterious.

Noir wondered why she was feeling this way. Her love for Hamel was something she had first started feeling three hundred years ago, but it had never burned as strongly as it did now.

Was it because he had grown up so delectably? Because he had become strong enough that he could truly make her feel the possibility of her own death? Or perhaps.

Noir giggled to herself and whispered to him, Now that I think about it, today is the full moon. Did you know that?

Let go, Eugene just grunted.

Almost all of the races of demonfolk receive some influence from the full moon. Their dark power becomes stronger, and so do their desires. Among the lower class of demonfolk, there are even a few cases where they go berserk on the night of the full moon, Noir paused to let out a pitiless laugh. But thats just for the lower class thats right, only the lower class. Such influence doesnt apply to those like us, and until now, I have never experienced such a thing. However, today could it be that my excessive desire has caused me to regress?

Eugene glared into Noirs eyes. The blatant emotions swirling within those eyes were familiar to him. These were the same emotions that Hamel had first seen when he met Noir Giabella three hundred years ago.

However, they also resembled the same emotions he had seen not so long ago. They were similar to the emotions that had filled the Twilight Witchs eyes when she looked at Agaroth.

This realization just made Eugene feel annoyed and angry. Just like how Eugene Lionheart wasnt Agaroth, Noir Giabella wasnt the Twilight Witch. Even though that should be the case, he couldnt deny that Noir's current emotions still bore a striking similarity to those of the Twilight Witch.

Fwooosh.

Black flames flickered to life around Eugene. His irritability and rage over his current situation drove him to seek out more violent measures to deal with Noir.

Although he knew that he would only suffer an overwhelming loss if he were to clash with Noir this early, despite being aware of this, the fact that he had come into such skin-on-skin contact with Noir was causing him to tremble in disgust.

Do you really not want to play with me that much? Noir asked with a pout.

Its not like were close enough to skip around together while laughing merrily, now are we? Eugene replied challengingly.

It depends on how you interpret playing around, but, hmm, fine, I get it. No need to be so angry, Hamel, Noir said as she let go of Eugenes arm.

But that was all she did; she didnt step back to give him more space.

Still standing right next to Eugene, Noir smiled and said, Then how about this? If you stay with me until the sun rises in the morning, I will answer any three questions you might have.

Eugene eyed her suspiciously, ...But I dont have anything I want to ask you?

Noir snickered, Hehe, no need to tell such obvious lies, no? Theres no way that after coming all the way to this city, you have nothing you are curious about. Also, have you already forgotten what you said to me earlier? Hamel, you did tell me that you were curious about my Giabella-Faces.

At these words, Eugenes face twisted as if he had just bitten into shit.

Fine. He had indeed said those words to Noir just half a day ago. It hadnt been a lie either. Eugene honestly did want to figure out the true purpose of those mass-manufactured Giabella-Faces.

However, he was not getting the urge to lie about it. He did want to ask Noir many questions, but he really wanted to lie and say there wasnt anything he needed to talk to her about.

The reason for this was simple. Eugene just didnt want to be together with Noir right now.

Haaaah, Eugene said, letting out a sigh. He suppressed his turbulent emotions.

Along with his surging killing intent, Eugene shoved it all down to the bottom of his chest. When he thought about it calmly and rationally, rejecting Noirs offer would be foolish.

Have you placed a suggestion throughout the whole area? Eugene voiced his suspicions.

Thats right, Noir nodded while smiling. The three Giabella-Faces floating in the sky are able to circulate the life-force supplied by the city throughout the whole area. Thanks to that, I am getting stronger with every day that passes. Instead of using this supply of life-force to increase my dark power, Im going in a different direction. This city, which is under my complete control, will gradually become part of my dream instead of remaining a part of reality. Then I can collapse the boundary between dreams and reality.

Eugenes expression hardened as he worked through what these words actually meant.

If, as Noir had said, the boundary between dreams and reality was to completely collapse then this whole space, this entire city, would become part of Noir Giabellas dream. Even if one were able to resist falling asleep, all of reality could still be used as a weapon to attack oneself.

The unavoidable weakness of the Demoneye of Fantasy was that, in the end, it was just a fantasy. No matter how strong of a psychological suggestion was woven into the dream, reality itself wouldnt change.

So even if Noir showed Eugene all sorts of ridiculous fantasies, Eugene was confident that he wouldnt be deceived by any of them. His will was strong, and he believed that as long as he strengthened his divine power and overall divinity, he would definitely be able to resist whatever tricks she might pull.

However, if the boundary between dreams and reality did collapse, that would mean that the Demoneye of Fantasy wouldnt have any weakness. Within the confines of this city, Noir Giabellas power would reach a level of literal omnipotence.

And the spearhead that would allow her to realize such an incredulous ideal were those three stupid-looking heads.

What if I were to destroy them now? Eugene silently considered.

It would be useless to try to destroy them, Noir said as if she had just read Eugenes mind. If they are destroyed, I can just remake them. Or perhaps I could fly up into the sky and handle the circulation myself.

They didnt encounter anyone else while leaving the subway, but the streets were crowded with people as they headed into the night. However, even among these people, none turned to look at Eugene and Noir.

Noir tried to reassure him, Theres no point in worrying about it just yet, Hamel. Because the process still isnt complete. Right now, the only things possible to demonstrate would be things like slight changes in perception?

Although Noir tried to say it like it wasnt a big deal, Eugene couldnt just accept this at face value. He had seen how the numerous individuals in the abandoned railroad hadnt been able to look at them directly, and instead, all began to look up at the ceiling as if it was only natural for them to do so. There hadnt been anyone around them in the subway either. And even now, no one in their immediate vicinity was looking at Eugene and Noir.

Presently, Noir wasnt using her Demoneye of Fantasy, and Eugene wasnt being shown some kind of dream either. It seemed that a suggestion was laid over the entire area that naturally diverted attention away from them.

I feel like thats enough to answer your question about the Giabella-Faces. What are your other questions? Noir prompted.

Im still thinking of some, Eugene replied, suppressing the urge to sigh.

Eugene had originally wanted to investigate what kind of security forces or private guards were serving Noir. When he next came here to kill her, he didnt want to get caught off guard when her reinforcements came pouring in.

However, at this point, something like that was no longer at a level that was worth worrying about.

Would holy ground be able to resist her power? Eugene wondered.

Invasions into his mind and being dragged into a dream could both be resisted through his mental power and divinity.

But would holy ground be able to resist her direct manipulations of reality? Eugene didnt believe that such a situation would be necessarily hopeless. Eugene also had many measures that he could take in response. Even if the boundary between dreams and reality collapsed and this entire city became a territory over which Noir reigned, in the truest sense of the word, holy ground could turn an area into a land controlled personally by a god.

In fact, there was a simple solution to the whole problem.

Eugene just didnt have to fight Noir while in this city.

Theres no reason for me to play to her strengths, Eugene thought before spitting out with a scowl, So where are we going now?

Does that count as one of your questions? Noir asked cheekily.

Should I just stay silent then? Eugene countered.

It was just a little joke, Hamel. I also want to keep talking with you, so of course, I wont be too harsh about the conditions of our agreement. Fine then, how about this? If you raise your hand and shout Question!, its only then that the question will be counted, Noir raised two fingers and waved them at him. You have two questions left starting now.

Eugene repeated the question, So like I said, where are we going?

Were heading to the Giabella Department Store, Noir revealed.

Do you even know what time it is right now? Eugene protested.

Whats so important about the time? Hamel, this is the city without a night, Noir reminded him.

As she said this, she casually tried to hook her arms around his, but Eugene quickly sidestepped her, keeping his distance from Noir.

Just what on earth are you going there to buy? Eugene asked.

Noir sighed, Haaaah, do you really only go shopping when theres something that you need to buy? Its fun to just take a look around. Hmm, never mind. There are actually a few things that I want to buy right now. I also feel like it would make me really happy if you could pick out some clothes for me.

Get lost, Eugene scoffed.

I knew that would be your response, Noir said with a shrug. It doesnt matter. I already have a whole lot of clothes, so I dont really need to buy any more.

Eugene frowned, Then why

How about a ring? Noir spoke over him, holding her fingers up against the sparkling stars in the sky. I really want a new ring.