Chapter 192

Chapter Seven: The Fake Sorcières in Droves

Episode 188: The Sticky, Goopy Prologue

Lately, I’ve been losing track of who’s the main character.

As far as the Star Reader’s Staff is concerned, I’m technically his Master, so it goes without saying that I should be in charge and have all sorts of rights.

But lately, there’s been a lot of “licking.”

…No, not literally licking, but more in terms of attitude.

Even now, he’s clearly making some condescending remarks towards me.

“―Let me ask again. What was that?”

I was sitting on the bed in my room when Star Reader’s Staff, in his Zero form, knelt down before me.

Was she? Anyway, while holding a small aquarium in her hand, she said,

“I want to keep an angel.”

“Are you crazy?”

Today, with only three days left until the Hinotuchi Cultural Festival, what seemed like a peaceful day…

It was a bombshell statement from Star Reader’s Staff while I was relaxing, thinking how easy life is since nothing’s happening at Factom General Academy.

What happened to the pride of being a Demon’s Gear?

“But isn’t this harmless enough?”

“This is an angel we’re talking about, it’s not harmless at all. And by the way, is this what you wanted to introduce me to?”

“Come on~ It’s fine, isn’t it? I’ll take good care of it.”

“Are you a kid?”

This is different from dogs or cats.

“Isn’t it cool to be a sorcière who has dominion over an angel? Think of it as contributing to the mysterious aura, alright?”

“Hmm… But isn’t that just a sea turtle? A sea turtle and a mysterious beautiful girl…?”

I pointed at the small sea turtle swimming gracefully inside the aquarium.

Why is the familiar a sea turtle?

That’s not exactly a strong choice for a familiar, is it?

“Ah, well, I guess sea turtles are nice too… Hey, why don’t you say something?”

Star Reader’s Staff tapped lightly on the aquarium.

Then the sea turtle looked at me and said,

“I’ve come here to learn about beautiful girls.”

“An otaku exchange student?”

Saying something creepy so fluently…

Ignoring my bewilderment, the angel continued speaking.

“I spent a long time together with a young sorcière. During those tranquil days with her, I felt something indescribable growing within me. Yes… it was love. I want to uncover the truth of this love. What I feel for her, what I see in her smile. And when I meet her again, what I should do. That’s why I’ve come seeking answers.”

“…?????”

I tilted my head and looked at Star Reader’s Staff.

She was nodding along earnestly with the angel’s words.

“Um, may I ask a question…?”

“Of course, my lord.”

“No, I’m not your lord… but… what do you mean by spending time with a young sorcière?”

“It refers to the days we spent together on a hill overlooking the sea. She loves my quiche.”

“I don’t know anything about that.”

It’s scary.

I’m seeing hallucinations with this angel.

Is this what the third angel was like…?

Somehow, I thought it would be more… computerized and tough…

“Look, your partner is scared. Even that appearance is quite adorable.”

“I see.”

“Anyway, I’ve figured out who the culprit is.”

I stood up and faced Star Reader’s Staff.

Then I grabbed her cheeks and pulled them.

“You insane Demon’s Gear! Angels are out of the question! They’re enemies of humanity! Which means they’re enemies of beautiful girls!”

“But, angels should have the right to enjoy beautiful girls too. Besides, having villains turn into beautiful girls is already a classic trope…”

“……Can angels even become beautiful girls?”

In response to my question, the angel answered while swimming around.

“It’s impossible.”

“Dump it then!”

“But please! I’ll manage it properly. Moreover, this one can no longer rebel against humans! I’ve modified it!”

You casually did something outrageous.

“I need someone to appreciate my qualities! Someone to share these feelings with!”

“The creepiness outweighs the joy.”

“That’s harsh! I followed my partner’s orders and chose someone who’s neither a beautiful girl nor human. There shouldn’t be any complaints!”

“Persistent much? No means no.”

Angels are genuinely dangerous.

It’d be safer to dismantle this one and turn it into a weapon.

Just as I tried to seize the aquarium from Star Reader’s Staff based on my knowledge of the original work, that’s when it happened.

“Please, Sorcière.”

“…”

As I reached to grab the aquarium, I heard a beautiful girl’s voice whispering near my ear.

Being originally a sorcière, her voice was akin to a gospel.

The pleasure ran through my entire brain, leaving me unable to do anything but collapse on the spot.

“Alright, let’s go to bed, nee~ ^_^”

“No, stop it!”

Whispering in my ear, Star Reader’s Staff carried me toward the bed.

After laying me down, she looked at the aquarium and said,

“What you’re about to see is the Zero Sorcière. The origin of the world and absolute truth. Imprinting it onto that overly capable circuit would be beneficial.”

“Okay.”

“Hold on a sec, I’m not going along with this ‘but isn’t this great for the beautiful girl content?’… ugh”

She’s right.

Right now, I’m experiencing the ultimate in beautiful girl goodness.

If another beautiful girl were subjected to this, I’d probably intervene with a straight face, but since it’s me….

“Is it recorded?”

“From every angle.”

“Well, I guess… this time only, okay ♥”

“Yeah ♥”

The telepathic agreement leading to the yuri roughhouse theater—now commencing.

Transforming into Sorcière attire, I glared fiercely at Zero.

“St-stop it…!”

“Nope. Now, naughty children need punishment, don’t they?”

Actually, you’re the one being naughty.

“Why did you suddenly change clothes…? What does it mean? And why did the situation reverse just because I whispered…? Unthinkable―”

The uninspired voice coming from the aquarium.

Starting another telepathic conversation with Star Reader’s Staff, I thought,

“Seems like they don’t understand yet.”

“But, can’t you sense their willingness to comprehend? You must already know; that thing is no longer a threat.”

“I think you’re the bigger threat now.”

“Thanks ♥”

“Not really ♥”

The whispering Zero and the struggling Sorcière.

A meeting of beautiful girls unfolding in our minds.

The meeting proceeded quietly.

“That could serve as an excellent computational system. Its performance as auxiliary parts is sufficient.”

“That’s true.”

But a sea turtle?

“Besides, insurance is necessary. For alternative power if I get incapacitated.”

“If you’re incapacitated, we’re done for, aren’t we?”

“Angels are evolving in response to sorcières. We must evolve as well.”

Those were surprisingly serious words.

I thought it was just Star Reader’s Staff spreading her mad love.

Impressive, Demon’s Gear.

They possess the resolve to accept both good and evil when facing calamity.

Then I must respond accordingly.

“…Fine. Alright, go ahead.”

“Thank you ^_^”

“However, we need to place restraints on the angel.”

“Restraints?”

Star Reader’s Staff seems to have taken precautions on the system side to prevent the angel from rebelling.

So, I’ll bind its heart.

“In that case, let’s fry the angel’s brain.”

“Leave it to me ^_^”

To the angel, the sorcière might appear as a protected entity. The influence of being with a Loli Ciera must be strong.

So, let’s show it what happens to such a protected entity getting utterly wrecked right before its eyes.

After all, angels are still innocent little kids.

R-15 content will suffice.

Get ready, angel…

Our yuri roughhousing will leave a mark!

“Let’s kiss too, nee ^_^”

As Star Reader’s Staff leaned over me,

just then, the door suddenly opened and someone came in.

“Kei, look at this! Is this a fake sorcière…?”

“Don’t stop! Clam, are you listening!? If you stop at the entrance, I won’t be able to come in!”

Clam burst in hurriedly.

Behind him, Hikari was making a fuss.

“K-Kei… Are you okay?”

“Oh no, what do we do now, Star Reader’s Staff!

This is bad!

“At least lock the door!”

“We don’t lock the door when we have nothing to hide from beautiful girls.”

“That purity is actually working against us! Well, let me handle it for now.”

Star Reader’s Staff said that, then tilted her neck exaggeratedly and looked at Clam.

“Really now, you should at least knock before entering a room. No manners whatsoever.”

“Hey! Stay away from Kei!”

“Got it, you’re such a noisy human.”

With that, Star Reader’s Staff kissed my hair and turned into particles of light, disappearing.

Ah, she fled!

“Phew ^^”

“That was close.”

Angel, you shouldn’t be running away either!

And speaking of which, I’ve noticed there’s been someone else in my head recently. Is that you?

“Hey, stop worrying about us and attend to Clam already.”

As Star Reader’s Staff suggested, Clam rushed over to me.

His eyes were wide open.

“Did something happen to you? Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. Fufu, you worry too much.”

I smiled coolly and patted Clam’s hair to deflect his concern.

When it comes to mysterious beautiful girls, taking control of the conversation is effortless.

“So, what’s the matter?”

“Ah, that’s right! Kei, it’s terrible! Your “fake sorcière! Dark Sorcière!”… well, that’s basically what’s going on.”

I see, a fake sorcière.

…Well, I have a pretty good idea who the culprit is.

“I didn’t do it.”

Huh?

“I sense you suspect me, so I’ll say it first: it wasn’t me.”

…Eh!?

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