Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 87

In the cherry blossom garden...

"Eluma"
*turn* "Huh? What are you guys doing here?!"
"We came to talk to you about something."
"What is it?"
"..."
"Blackie? What is it?"
"Do you want me to say it?"
"... No. I'll say it"
"Say what? What's going on?!"
"Eluma, Hexy and I found out why Maria and Sally are not breaking up with Leo and Nick"
"Eh? Really?!"
"Well, we're not 100% sure about it, but it might be because they are not totally convinced about our relationship."
"Now that you say it, whenever I tell them that I'm going to see my girlfriend, they act pretty normal for someone who's in love"
*nod*
"Then, what is the solution?"
"... Flirt"
"Huh?"
*sigh* "In order to prove them that the two of you are in a relationship, you have to flirt in front of them, go on dates, hug, do what normal couples do."
"!"
"I know it will be troublesome for you, but-"
"Alright, let's go now"
"Eh? To where?"
"Let's go on a date!"
"Now?!"
"Yes!" *grab*
"!"
"We'll go, Hexy. See you"
"Huh? Ah, yes, enjoy"
*woosh*
"He looked pretty excited"

He indeed loves her. Well, I hope that she'll return his feelings. Since they left, I should train a little-

"Hexy!"
*turn* "Diane?"
"Hello! How are you?"
"I'm fine, how about you?"
"I'm fine! Are you alone?"
"..."

Looks like she was searching for Blackie.

"Hexy?"
"Yes, I am alone. If you're searching for Blackie, she left with Eluma right before you came"
"No, I was looking for you!"
"... Really?"
*nod* "I searched the entire academy, but I couldn't find you."
"Ah, well, I came here with Blackie"
"Oh, I see. I was wondering if we could go to the river near the castle. I've been training all day, so I need a change of pace"
"... Just the two of us?"
"Yes- ah, I understand if you don't want to be alone with me"

I don't know why, but the moment I thought of going to the lake with someone, the first person that came to my mind was Hexy. Probably because Luka is with his mom right now, and I didn't want to disturb master.

*grab* "Alright! Let's go!"
"Eh? Really?! Thank you!" *bright*
*badump* *smile*
*woosh*

...

Meanwhile, in a flower field...

"Wow! It's beautiful!"
"Glad you like it. Is it your first time?"
*shake her head* "I came here a few times in my past life, but it's even more beautiful than before"
"Well, let's sit"
"?"
*woosh*
"!"

... A picnic?

"Come" *extend his hand*
"... Thank you" *gives her hand* *sits*
"Here" *opens the basket*
"Oh my, so many sweets! And they are all chocolate flavored!"
*chuckle* "Well, you do like chocolate, don't you?"
"... How do you know?"
"Of course I would. You're the most important person in my life. How can I not pay attention to you?"
"!" *badump*

Even though I only mentioned this once...

"You can eat as much as you want"
"... Thanks" *smile*
"!" *hug*
"Eluma?!"
"Sorry, can I stay like this for a little more?"
"... Whatever"
*chuckle* "Thanks" *badump* *badump*

Eh? Eluma's heart... is pounding really fast. Even though he's the one who hugged me first...

*let go* "Sorry"
*nod* "I'll start eating"
"Alright"
*eats* "!"
"You like it?"
"Yes!"
"I'm glad"
*smile* "Thanks"
"!" *blush*

She's really testing me.

"Blackie"
"Hm?"
"... Do you really have no feelings for me?"
"!"

What's with the sudden question?!

"I-"
*phone rings*
"It's my phone" *checks*
"... Who is it?"
"It's Luka. I have to answer"
*nod*
*answer*
"Luka? What is it?"
'Sis! Where are you? We went to your office but you were not there'
"... I'm with Eluma. Is everything okay?"
'Oh, I see. Actually, mom and I wanted to talk to you about something'
"... Alright, I'm coming"
'Okay, let's meet at our house'
"Got it. See you"
*end call*
"What is it?"
"I have to leave"
"Eh? Already?!"
"Mom and Luka want to talk to me about something"
"Oh, I see"
*stands up*
*grab*
"?"
"Our conversation will not end here"
"..." *nod*
*woosh*

I have to thank Luka for saving me.

...

"Sis!"
"Morning dear"
"Good morning"
"How are you today?"
"I'm fine and you?"
"We're fine"
"That's great. So, what is it?"
"... Blackie, come and sit here"
"?" *sits*
"Your father sent you a letter"
"... A letter?"
*nod* "Here" *gives*
*takes* "..."
"Won't you open it?"
*open* *reads*
"So?"
"..."
"What is it?!"
"..."
"Blackie, what does it say?!"
"An invitation"
"Eh?"
"Invitation? To what?"
"There's a banquet that will be held in a week in the demon world, and he wants me to go as the crown princess because he won't be able to attend"
"Is he crazy?!"
"You won't go, right?!"
"... Of course not"
*phew* "That's a relief"
"..."

But why would he send me this? Did he really think that I'd go? No. He can't be this stupid. He's one of the most intelligent Demon Lords in history. Then, why?