Chapter 189 - Step Forward (1/2)

”So that's it? An apocalypse?”

Elizabeth whispered after merging with the essence of Nik's consciousness. The idea of the system itself was mind-boggling for the quest and Missions were nothing short of fortune-telling. After all, not a single soul would be prepared for the sudden apocalypse by the time Muzan emerged.

Sitting on Nik's lap with her body completely cleaned, of course, due to Nik's effort, with Shigure and Shizuka sleeping beside them with a peaceful expression as if the lust overflowing from their eyes had been a fleeting dream, Elizabeth couldn't help but marvel at the fact that Shizuka actually managed to outlast her.

What a stamina!

Speaking of Stamina...

Elizabeth tilted her head and matched Nik's gaze with overflowing curiosity, just like how she witnessed him for the first time. Many of the peculiarities around him seemed to have vanished but even more questions popped within herself.

”I have so many things to ask of you...”

She whispered as her arms gently wrapped around his neck while she extended her neck to softly kiss Nik's lips.

”Then ask away. We have the time.”

Nik smiled warmly, his embrace around her body tightened a little as he lowered his head once again, kissing the back of her neck as he brushed her hair away.

”No we do not... in less than two months, the entire state will plunge into a state of panic and despair...

Time is the only thing we do not have.”

Elizabeth whispered as a sad sigh escaped her lips.

”And I wanted to stay with you for a long time... but now...”

Elizabeth shook her head as Nik's voice emerged within her consciousness.

'I'll always spend time with you. One way or another.'

'Yeah, you would... you are just that type of guy. But chatting without seeing you feels extremely lonely.'

Her words immediately made an idea spin within his consciousness and immediately, Elizabeth could 'see' Nik within her mind. It was a strange sensation, but it felt real nonetheless. Immediately, Elizabeth struggled out of Nik's embrace and turned her body to match Nik's gaze.

”Alright, this was extremely adaptive of you.”

”I am nothing but adaptive.” Nik smiled and hugged her body as Elizabeth nuzzled against his neck while Nik continued in whispers.

”And you should give yourself some credit. Your body is quite adaptive too.”

He whispered and immediately, his left hand pinched her butt, making her smile warmly while she kissed his chin.

”Of course. I, too, am nothing but adaptive.”

They both continued the embrace silently, enjoying the moment until Shizuka's soft moan pointed her awakening followed by her unceremonious kick due to stretching her leg towards Shigure, waking the other, too.

”Well, too much for having some time alone.” Elizabeth groaned before pecking Nik on the lips and getting out of the bed.

”Aw, we should be cuddling.”

Nik smirked while Elizabeth eyed him seriously and finally stated.

”After your mission... survive the entire month without leaving... and I'll surprise you.”

Clothing herself thinly, Elizabeth left with a wink as her words sounded within his consciousness, describing her plans on how she would be leaving within an hour to make appropriate preparations. As things are now, instead of hunting the moon demons, the corps should be conducting a severe training exercise to bolster their ranks and also become a bit lenient in the qualifications to join the ranks.

But even then, Nik still felt that only a little could be achieved for Muzan's change was due to the interference of the other system. And even then, Nik's apprehension for this particular mission was quite low.

He just needed to survive.

That is all.

Of course, those with their families' responsibilities, this particular event would leave a deep scar in their lives. Of course, staying at the capital, where Elizabeth's mansion and the Demon Slaying Corps headquarters is, Nik also speculated an increased pace of immigration into the capital with regards to various noble families for once Elizabeth took action, many strong families would definitely get the wind.

”Mmhm, Nik, where's master?”

Shizuka yawned, spoke and rubbed her eyes simultaneously as she slowly crawled over to Nik's lap with a satisfied expression and enjoyed Nik's hand softly stroking her hair.