Chapter 24: Why Are You Here? (3)

Chapter 24: Why Are You Here? (3)

Oh my?

Eve swept her hand down her chest, wearing a meaningful smile.

It seems Sir Jonah is quite mature for his age. That will make our conversation enjoyable indeed.

You are quite mature (X)

Rude little boy. Want to do something fun with me? (O)

?

The translator in my head broke down. No matter how many times I reinterpreted it, it really sounded like that. Flustered, I shook my head vigorously and added,

Its not Miss Eves chest, but the necklace youre wearing!

Ah? I must have misunderstood. What a shame.

Embarrassed for misunderstanding (X)

Shame, we could have had some fun (O)

Had Eve always been this kind of character? Unable to determine whether it was my brain translator or Eve that was broken, I sighed.

Eve pulled on her necklace, revealing a golden gem that had been hidden in her cleavage. The piece, both antique and delicately crafted, was a work of art in its own right. Perhaps if it were auctioned, it could fetch at least 20 gold.

However, that necklace was not just a simple accessory. The primary reason Eve, despite her lack of business acumen, still managed to make a living was because of her magical tool that increased luck.

For me, who was planning to spend the money I earned this time on the gacha, it was an essential item. Fully aware of her necklaces effect, Eve, holding the golden gem in her hand, opened her mouth with a beaming smile.

You might not know, Sir Jonah, but this is a really important magic tool to me. I cant just hand it over that easily. Even in this situation.

Over my dead body. Try taking if you can (X)

Theres a condition (O)

So, youre saying youre willing to hand it over under some conditions?

Eves smile deepened. I, too, responded with a smile to her positive reaction.

Uhuhu

Ahaha!

Lydia was startled, Lemon became wary, and Apple was anxious, but that wasnt really important.



On our way back to the Fairy and Silver Coin, I stroked the necklace on my chest with a satisfied smile.

Wow. That was a really good deal! Eve seemed like a nice person, too.

Jonah, are you blind?

Miss Lydia, you shouldnt judge people by their appearance. Of course, Eve looked a bit suspicious, and she chose her words as if they had a deeper meaning but she isnt a bad person.

You shouldnt trust people so easily.

I didnt trust her easily. I just had a good feeling about it.

Thats being too trusting.

Lydia sighed and shook her head. Sticking right next to her, I nudged her with my elbow.

Dont tell me are you jealous right now, Miss Lydia? Oh my. This is both pleasing and embarrassing. I already have Ellie, you know!

Its not like that.

Come on. You just didnt like it because I was getting along and laughing with Miss Eve, did you?

Jonah.

Lydia looked at me with a pitying expression. She seemed to have complicated thoughts, hearing a child speak so gloomily from such an early age. But I was sincere. My appearance was admirable, even to other men, so imagine how I must look to women in a world where gender roles were reversed.

Moreover, I was someone who held Earths chastity values and the author who created the essence of this world. In such circumstances, how could I possibly enjoy an ordinary life with smooth sailing?

If living is a series of incidents and suffering, shouldnt we at least gain something in the end? In that sense, luck will definitely be helpful!

All right. If Jonah thinks so, I wont say anything. Lets go back and brag to Senior Ellie about what happened today.

Sure! But before that, lets stop by one place.

Where to?

A lingerie store.

Wow.

Lydias thin eyebrows trembled. Seeing her red eyes quickly scan my entire body made it clear what she was thinking.

Miss Lydia. You thought of something naughty just now.

N, no, I didnt.

Hmm. So, the person who always acted so noble was imagining me in my underwear?

.

Now Lydia turned her head away altogether, avoiding the answer. But stopping here wouldnt be fun, would it? I raised myself slightly on my tiptoes to grasp Lydias cheek, making her turn towards me.

Snickering at the sight of Lydia rolling her eyes in bewilderment, I whispered suggestively,

Im not sure if Ellie will like it or not Would you mind checking it first?

!

Lydias lips sputtered open and shut, unable to form words. She attempted several times to articulate her thoughts but failed. Instead, she grabbed my head with one hand, her eyes narrowing.

It wasnt the usual pat or gentle touch. It was an iron grip.

Squeeze-

Ouchouchouch! Miss Lydia! It hurts! Please let go!

No. I wont let go. I dont plan to.

I dont think this kind of obsession is healthy!

Its not obsession. Its educational guidance.

Gahhhh! I get it! Ill be honest! I wasnt planning to buy underwear for Ellie, but for me. I just wanted to tease Miss Lydia because your reaction was funny!

Huh?

Lydia tilted her head in confusion, seemingly unable to understand. Right. Of course, she didnt understand. After all, women in the Pan Continent didnt pay much attention to underwear!

Mens underwear came with unnecessary decorations, was translucent, or dissolved when wet, among other features. Womens underwear, on the other hand, was nothing but plain, single-colored pieces of cloth. Often, they even wore mismatched sets!

Did you know how disappointed I was when I raided Ellies room last time and found her rolling around in underwear with different top and bottom colors?! I realized that the target for wrapping in pretty underwear had shifted from women to men Still, I want to see Ellie wearing some hot underwear!

If Miss Lydia had been excited imagining me in my underwear, youd understand, right?!

I dont get it at all. And I wasnt excited.

Hmph.

Well, if she had understood that, it would have meant Lydia was a lesbian.