Free Web NovelChapter 1493: Chapter 67: Whose Person_3
"So, you’re saying that Paimon actually knew you a long, long time ago, even before I did, and waited for you in the river of fate for ten thousand years?"
"...That’s indeed the case."
"So, in reality, it wasn’t Paimon who took you away from me; rather, I took you away from her and put a cap on her?"
"Um... huh?"
Fisher nodded and then lifted her head to look at the thoughtful Elliog, full of bewilderment. Somehow, her thoughts arrived at this conclusion.
You say it’s incorrect, yet it seems correct; but if you say it’s correct, Fisher felt there was something off about it. From his perspective, the sequence of events was rather clear.
However, seeing her previously furious expression dissipate a bit like clearing after the rain, he didn’t dwell on these trivial matters at this crucial moment.
Elliog glanced at Fisher again. After confirming there were no remnants of death on him, she sighed slightly and said to Fisher,
"Tsk, still a bit annoyed... but there’s nothing I can do. Thinking back, it was because I assigned you the task of chasing that guy (Erwin) that led to you being enveloped in death. If not for that, you might not have met Paimon at all. But... even if she was an angel and not a demon, her nature won’t change; everything she does has significance.
"According to you, if she used a base to release us, and that base came from the Phoenix clan, she might have already considered the current situation when visiting the Phoenix in the Northern Realm six thousand years ago. But now, what is she thinking... Anyway, we must first find the base, and bring back those two foolish demons manipulated by her, Agares and Barbatos..."
Fisher opened his mouth, then smiled and asked,
"Are you willing to help me now?"
Elliog glanced at Fisher, then bit her lip with a fang that was slightly longer than the others, saying somewhat irritably,
"Heh, regardless of whether she came first or I, I have a grudge against her now. Either way, for whatever reason, I intend to help you... First, if Paimon is controlling the plan, opposing her will undoubtedly be correct; secondly, Agares and Barbatos are still being deceived by her. The partners of Agares and Barbatos, Sidi, and I are on good terms. Although I’m lazy, I’m not a beast without emotions; I want to help them...
"Finally, since you requested it as my Blessed, I have no reason to refuse your plea. You now possess a strength greater than mine, and I am more familiar with this place than you. Combining forces, including your Whale-man Species companions, may increase our odds of success."
Fisher paused for a moment, then said,
"I thought... if I didn’t say the words you wanted me to say, you really wouldn’t help me."
Elliog turned her cheek away from Fisher, smiling as she explained,
"...Well, upon further reflection, I have no right to make you declare yourself mine. Even if you said it, it would just be a reluctant admission. After all, compared to me, there are many girls you could say belong to her. You don’t know about the seal Paimon left on you, and I didn’t tell you when I left a seal on you either. So, we’re birds of a feather... When I said that earlier, it was out of frustration with Paimon. As for you... say whatever you want, I’ll help you regardless."
"Elliog..."
Fisher gazed at Elliog’s wheat-colored skin hidden in the shadows, watching her upturned lips and smile. He suddenly called her name.
When she turned to look at Fisher, he had no more to say, simply continuing to gaze at her.
Their connection remained as indescribable as ever since Nali, only revealing some clues in the silence.
Thankfully, after a long while, Elliog was the first to speak.
She seemed to suddenly recall something, laughed, and bit her fang while asking Fisher,
"Then, if earlier I did refuse to help because you didn’t say the answer I wanted, would you have been angry with me?"
"Angry..."
Fisher met her gaze and thought seriously for several seconds before shaking his head and replying,
"No, actually, I know you don’t have an obligation to help me. Even if you don’t help, seeing you is good enough."
"Glug glug~"
She shook her mouth, making a bubbling sound like lava from her throat and stomach area, looking very pleased.
Yet she didn’t say she was happy, only stood up, looked outside, stretched lazily, before saying with renewed spirit,
"Alright, let’s get ready to go and teach Paimon a lesson now!"
"..."
Watching her figure, Fisher’s chest felt warm, as if it was an illusion. And indeed, it was, for when he touched his chest, he found nothing there.
He didn’t feel Helair’s seal, yet suddenly recalled something.
Remembering the night shared with Elliog and the morning thereafter, recalling that early morning, she silently kissed his chest.
That gentle animal-like marking kiss, Fisher had no real awareness of it being a seal left by a Demon God...
Because when he felt her kiss him, he immediately embraced her lips, leaving an indelible seal in his heart, unblemished by Helair.
That seal told him,
"Someday, you must become Elliog’s person."
