mijobooks Chapter 4: Is winning him over really that easy?
Chapter 4: Is winning him over really that easy?
Lilith wasn't quite sure how violent her heartbeat and breathing were when she yelled "Stop!"
Because at this moment, her heart was filled with unknown fear and uncertainty.
What's going on here? She doesn't understand!
In her eyes, Rhodes was too strange now.
He possessed a ruthless and decisive nature, yet he acted as if he didn't recognize her and simply walked away...
Lilith understood that this time, it seemed that not only she had changed in the world, but Rhodes was different as well.
But as a deity, even when the situation changed dramatically, Lilith was still able to calmly offer two possible interpretations.
The first possibility is that Rhodes, like her, returned to this point with his memories intact.
The reason Rod ignored her was because he disliked her and wanted to stay away from her...
The second type is the Rhodes without memories, the purest Rhodes.
The reason he possesses power and decisiveness far exceeding his previous life is likely because Rhodes in his previous life disguised himself and concealed his true abilities in the early stages.
As for why he didn't choose to ask her for help this time, Lilith could guess the reason—
That was her this time, because when Rhodes looked at her just now, she deliberately acted too profound and innocent, and that unnecessary eye contact caused Rhodes to feel something was off.
Lilith is more inclined to believe the second possibility than the other way around.
After all, how could Rod possibly hate her?
Even on the altar, he could wait for her quietly for hours, just like before. Not to mention, in this situation where he could start over, he would definitely come to her with a smile and joy.
After thinking about this, Lilith gradually calmed down and figured out why Rhodes left directly.
But at the same time, she also felt an embarrassing burning sensation in her ears.
After all, it was her fault for striking that pretty pose to attract Rhodes, which made him too afraid to talk to her!
At this moment, Rhodes, who was being stared at by Lilith, also froze in his tracks, his feet hovering in the air for a long time before finally landing. However, he did not turn around immediately, but instead remained puzzled.
Lilith, who are you calling for?
Rhodes couldn't understand who among them could make that arrogant god utter the words "wait."
But it's none of his business.
Rhodes was thinking this and was about to take another step to leave when Lilith's voice interrupted him.
"I said, wait, stop, stay." Lilith noticed that Rhodes was clearly trying to leave, so she quickly called out again.
"Um?"
Rhodes turned around this time.
"Are you calling me, Miss?" he asked, sensing something was amiss.
At this moment, although the two were ten meters apart, Rod felt uneasy.
It's impossible not to care.
After all, he had spent two years grinding this game just to get this ultimate CG and a good ending, and now what he was facing was the ending he had wasted two years of his life on without achieving it.
Just like studying things, when the ending is unknown, one might fantasize about peeking into it and dedicate their entire life to it. But if, after investing a great deal of time, one is told that it was all a mistake, then...
It would be difficult not to develop a dislike for this matter, wouldn't it?
People tend to blame their emotions on things, personifying things to express their hatred for what they dislike, not to mention that the thing itself is a person.
Moreover, it would be one thing if Lilith were simply impossible to win over, but the problem is that she's practically a fishing girl.
She's been all over him, touching him all the times she wanted, giving him gifts, and not letting him touch other girls... but in the end she still won't confess to him. Isn't she just a gold digger?
But Rod was a master of acting, so much so that even when he felt uncomfortable inside, he still spoke calmly:
"Miss, my companions have just unlocked your handcuffs and the dungeon. We need to leave quickly, or we'll be in trouble when the witch returns."
"I'll take my leave now."
"Don't you recognize me?" Lilith interrupted Rhodes and said softly, then bit her lip and looked him straight in the eye.
Her frail and abandoned appearance evoked pity in the girl, and at that moment, Lilith took graceful, slender steps, moving towards Rhodes's location step by step.
The girl's figure gradually expanded in Rhodes's vision, while the oppression and distress intensified in Rhodes's mind.
"Should I get to know you, miss?"
He was still gentle, considerate, and elegant...
Looking at Rhodes, who was covered in "warning lines," Lilith felt a pang of anxiety.
But that's to be expected, because in this life she isn't even his 'savior' on the surface.
If we use the term "affection level" that Rod often talks about, then Rod's current affection level for her must be 0, right?
Hmm...that's good. Being wary of strangers and not getting involved with other women is something she wants to do. It's just that...now she's the one being wary, so it's a little uncomfortable.
It's alright, she'll have plenty of opportunities to save Rhodes in the future, winning him over will be a piece of cake...!
Lilith raised her head, hiding her hands behind her back, her fingertips twisting and turning secretly.
Then, a clear and pure voice escaped from her pink lips.
"Ahem. I think... well... anyway..."
"In short..."
Oops.
She spent a long time thinking about what to say, but in the end, her mind was so confused that she couldn't say anything.
It was just like back then, on the altar.
Suddenly, Lilith's emotions became chaotic and fearful; her body trembled uncontrollably, and her lips trembled.
No, no, I have to speak properly... What should I do, what should I do?
We can't afford to mess this up again; at least we have to get it right now...
But my body felt stiff...
Why? Why can't I ever get things done properly at crucial moments?
The opportunity is right in front of you, but you just can't seize it...
Just as she had faced that cold corpse years ago, Lilith's pupils began to dart wildly, and her mind gradually became as frenzied as it had been when she lost all meaning.
But a voice pulled her back to reality.
"Miss? If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Rhodes sensed that Lilith was acting strangely, which made him even more eager to leave.
click-
The moment Rhodes' voice reached Lilith's ears, her morbid mind abruptly went blank.
Her gaze refocused on that figure.
The boy's figure still stands here, his body still warm...
Her madness vanished instantly.
The instant she was pulled back from the Fallen Hell, Lilith spoke without hesitation:
"You don't know me, so let me introduce myself. My name is Lilith, yes, the same Lilith as the Star God, um."
Lilith regretted her words a second after they left her mouth, but she knew she couldn't say anything right right now, so she could only force herself to hold it in and try to speak properly next.
"..." It turns out it was just a self-introduction.
Rhode had thought that Lilith might have activated some special route after being silent for so long, but it turned out to be just this.
However, upon reflection, he realized that he was indeed prone to overthinking.
In the past, just because there were a few periods when Lilith would hug him and cry loudly, and occasionally she would blush and run to his bed to warm herself, I thought that the affection level was full and the CG could be unlocked.
Come to think of it, isn't this guy just this bland most of the time?
"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Rod Evan Lance, and I'm a student at Stasen Holy Academy."
Rhodes nodded slightly and continued, "There's no need for words of thanks. Time is of the essence. Our first priority is to escape from here and get back to Phillips."
"Okay. Lead the way. But what I want to say isn't gratitude..."
At that moment, Lilith suddenly dug her fingernails into flesh behind her, drawing blood.
It was this pain that gave her a sliver of courage to reveal her plan:
"Actually, judging from your strength, there's something I need your help with."
"Huh?" Rod was slightly taken aback.
Wait, what's with this plot?