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The information about the Nightmare Seed has been collected, and there are still many questions to be asked.
Anyway, it's a multi-party win-win, and no one loses out.
"Magic Mirror, where is the lost glass slipper?"
This was the question Fujiwara Chika wanted to ask; the glass slipper still hadn't been found.
Of course, the secretary has never had any shadows in her life since childhood, so she naturally wouldn't give up memories. A dwarves happily asked on her behalf, and the reward only required a piece of bread.
Good people.
They are all good people!
The transaction was successful.
As the dwarves paid the boring memories of chopping wood, eating, and sleeping every day, the Magic Mirror quickly gave the answer:
"The lost glass slipper is in the ancient castle next to the large oak tree east of the city."
"Found it."
Fujiwara Chika held the map, her eyes lighting up.
A simple map of the town had already been drawn in the morning, and when she took it out and compared it, she quickly found the ancient castle where the glass slipper was located.
"Um..." Koyasu Tsubame suggested softly, "Should we ask if there are any other players?"
"Of course, we should ask." Fujiwara Chika slapped her forehead, her voice clear, "Everyone is a player, so of course, we should help each other."
Several ordinary players cast admiring glances, feeling as if the secretary was shining brightly.
In all fairness.
As an ordinary person, when encountering danger and despair, everyone hopes that someone can lend a helping hand.
So another dwarves sat in front of the Magic Mirror and began to ask.
"Eh, besides us, there are actually four other players in the dungeon?"
"So many people!"
"Ask for the exact location!"
"..."
By paying memories and exchanging information, they quickly learned the whereabouts of the other unlucky players from the Magic Mirror.
One of them was in the town, and the other three unlucky ones were all in the forest outside the town.
"Natsuki-kun..."
Fujiwara Chika looked over.
"It's getting dark soon, and if we go look for them now, we won't have enough time."
Hayasaka Ai preempted Chika, explaining the current situation.
The player in the town was one thing, but as for the three unlucky ones outside the city... from a rational perspective, they shouldn't waste time on them.
At least not now.
The main quest of the Nightmare Seed had not yet been completed, but they were running around to save other players, which was somewhat unreasonable no matter how you looked at it.
People can be kind.
Kindness is inherently a beautiful virtue.
But if kindness goes too far, people will be criticized behind their backs and called idiots.
The air fell silent for a moment.
Everyone looked at Amamiya Natsuki, waiting for his decision.
Amamiya Natsuki was quietly talking to the Ice Queen. Seeing everyone looking at him, he pondered for a moment and quickly said:
"Chika is right, we are all strangers, and when we are away from home, we should help each other."
Fujiwara Chika's eyes quickly brightened.
Hayasaka Ai, on the other hand, raised an eyebrow slightly, waiting for what he would say next.
"But this matter of helping can be entrusted to others..."
Amamiya Natsuki's tone shifted. He looked at the Ice Queen beside him, grasped her wrist, and said expectantly:
"Elsa, my companions are currently lost in the forest and are in a very dangerous situation. I urgently need your help now. This is the request of my life, please be sure to agree to me."
Everyone: "..."
Is this mooching?
It must be!
Aren't you ashamed to mooch off a widow?
"You, you let go first..."
A blush quickly spread across the Ice Queen's flawless face. She struggled slightly and whispered softly, "I promise you, I will immediately arrange for guards to set off and bring those strangers back."
"..."
Several ordinary male players showed expressions of extreme envy when they saw this.
Who wouldn't love such a delicious meal!
Shinomiya Kaguya bit her pink lip lightly and couldn't help but remind him:
"First, get a piece of paper and write down the information clearly, so those players don't worry or get scared."
"Kaguya-chan makes sense." Fujiwara Chika's eyes lit up, "I'll write it right away."
"..."
There were many guards in the castle. At Amamiya Natsuki's suggestion, the Ice Queen waved her fair hand, arranging for three guards per group, carrying the "Proclamation of Amnesty" written by Chika, to embark on the search for people.
The matter temporarily came to an end, and now it was time to wait for the guards to return.
Amamiya Natsuki also wasn't idle, saying gently:
"Miss Elsa, I'll go prepare dinner for you."
The Ice Queen's tone was cool, saying:
"Dinner can be left to the chef."
"No." Amamiya Natsuki lowered his voice, leaned forward slightly, and moved closer to the Ice Queen, "Because I'm going to prepare a love dinner."
"Love, love dinner?"
"A dinner infused with my feelings for Miss Elsa."
"..."
The Ice Queen's cheeks were flushed, and she shyly looked away. Although she was a widow, her performance was unexpectedly naive, not at all like a ripe peach.
But that's good too.
If the Ice Queen were a ravenous juicer, Amamiya Natsuki would be in danger right now.
A high school student driving a big car, with insufficient driving skills and experience, could easily strain his back if he wasn't careful.
Facing Amamiya Natsuki's offensive, the Ice Queen, like a young girl who had never been in love, quickly couldn't resist. She had a guard lead Amamiya Natsuki to the kitchen, and Chika and the others naturally followed.
They soon arrived at the kitchen.
Amamiya Natsuki used his "Queen's Man" identity to tell the chefs inside to pack their things and leave.
After the chefs confirmed the situation with the guards, they packed their things while whispering, leaving the kitchen with complex expressions.
Fujiwara Chika raised her hand to cover her mouth and whispered:
"Will those people think we mentally controlled the Queen?"
"Probably not." Tsubame-senpai shook her head, "That's the Ice Queen, a super powerful magician. She doesn't need guards to worry about her."
An ordinary player raised their hand and said:
"I just overheard them talking, and it sounded like they were saying Natsuki-kun is the Queen's male concubine..."
"What does male concubine mean?"
Someone asked curiously.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama crossed her arms over her chest and said faintly:
"During the Tang Dynasty, the Empress Wu Zetian had many male consorts."
"I see." Hayasaka Ai extended a finger, stirring up trouble, "So, a male consort probably means a male pet, right?"
What about male consorts? How many people wanted to be the Empress's male consort but couldn't!
Amamiya Natsuki interlaced his fingers and looked at Hayasaka Ai: "Well said. Come to my tent tonight and explain yourself thoroughly."
"Tsk."
Amamiya Natsuki looked at the others: "Who here can cook?"
"I can." A female player stepped forward and said softly, "I joined the Culinary Club in college."
Amamiya Natsuki said:
"Very good, the Queen's dinner is entrusted to you."
"Um…" The female player looked around, her expression a bit troubled, "It seems there are no seasonings in the kitchen."
Needless to say, medieval Western European cuisine's most famous food was black bread, which could be used as both a weapon and food.
Ingredients aside, seasonings are the soul of a dish.
As long as enough seasonings are used, even pebbles can become a delicious snack with drinks.
Hayasaka Ai extended her right hand and said:
"I once opened a bottle of seasoning, it was spices, from a Blind Box."
Another passerby player said:
"I have a bottle of salt."
"…"
With a simple combination, they could barely meet the cooking needs. The passerby player quickly got busy, while the others helped out, preparing ingredients.
Amamiya Natsuki walked over to Kaguya and whispered:
"Kaguya-san, come out with me for a moment."
Shinomiya Kaguya blinked lightly and followed Amamiya Natsuki out of the kitchen.
The two arrived at a sheltered corner.
"The mushroom on your head needs to be picked off," Amamiya Natsuki stopped and looked at the Sheltered Ojou-sama, whispering, "It would be dangerous if we couldn't hold back and the Queen found out."
Both of them had lust mushrooms. When their bodies occasionally touched each other, it would cause an electrifying sensation that made it hard to control their emotions.
They could still forcibly endure it now, but it was better to be safe than sorry.
If they couldn't hold back and were discovered by the Ice Queen, it was hard to say what would happen.
After all, women, as long as they can breathe, will get jealous.
Shinomiya Kaguya bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth and hummed softly: "I can hold back."
"I can't hold back."
"You have to hold back even if you can't."
"Yes, yes."
"…"
Amamiya Natsuki reached out and touched the mushroom on Shinomiya Kaguya's head, shaking his head:
"Still not working."
The mushroom was still in an immature state and could not be forcibly picked.
Amamiya Natsuki looked at the Sheltered Ojou-sama: "It seems we can only artificially ripen it."
Upon hearing this, Shinomiya Kaguya's pretty face quickly flushed, "What does 'artificially ripen' mean?"
"The literal meaning."
Amamiya Natsuki spoke while holding the Sheltered Ojou-sama's soft hand.
The moment their skin touched, an electrifying shiver surged again, making both their hearts beat faster.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama wanted to break free, but her movements were soft and weak, and her voice trembled slightly:
"Let go, you just held Queen Elsa's hand…"
You say that, but you could totally break free!
"I've held your hand more often."
Amamiya Natsuki extended his left arm, wrapped it around the Miss's soft, slender waist, and then used his arm to pull her into his embrace.
Their eyes met.
Their hot breaths quickly raised the temperature in the air.
In the quiet corner, their rapid heartbeats were exceptionally clear.
"Mm…"
The Sheltered Ojou-sama looked up, and her beautiful wine-red eyes quickly filled with a watery mist.
Seeing Amamiya Natsuki lean closer, she couldn't help but close her eyes in a panic, yet her pretty face lifted slightly.
A burning, familiar sensation soon came from her lips.
(Again, kissed again…)
The Sheltered Ojou-sama felt a buzzing sound in her head and became dizzy again.
(I didn't have any expectations at all, it was all the mushroom's fault!)
(But… it feels so good, I can't hate it at all.)
Under the influence of the lust mushroom, Shinomiya Kaguya couldn't help but extend her arms, wrap them around Amamiya Natsuki's neck, and part her pink lips, shyly and clumsily responding.
Their current state was like dry wood and raging fire, igniting with a single spark.
After an unknown amount of time, until Shinomiya Kaguya was about to run out of breath, the two finally separated.
"Hoo… hoo…"
Rapid breathing sounds immediately filled the air.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama lay in Amamiya Natsuki's embrace, already unsteady on her feet, her face flushed crimson, almost dripping blood.
Sniffing the sweet, orchid-like fragrance in the air, Amamiya Natsuki felt his desires stir again, almost unable to resist teasing her again.
No!
He must hold back, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to do anything!
Just when he finally managed to hold back, the Sheltered Ojou-sama, whose breathing had evened out, looked up again, her pink lips slightly parted, her eyes revealing a desire for irrigation and nourishment.
Amamiya Natsuki overestimated his endurance.
How could he possibly resist a Miss who wanted to be kissed!
Another few minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
It wasn't until approaching footsteps startled the two.
"Hoo…"
Amamiya Natsuki took a deep breath, forcing himself to endure.
He had to hold back.
He came here to pick mushrooms, not to indulge in kissing.
The footsteps should have just been passing by and quickly faded into the distance.
Amamiya Natsuki lowered his head, about to speak, but saw the Sheltered Ojou-sama look up again, closing her eyes…
She still wants more, you should exercise some restraint!
Amamiya Natsuki once again couldn't resist, lowered his head, and once again blocked the girl's soft, rosy lips.
After an unknown number of kisses, the two finally stopped when Fujiwara Chika came looking for them.
"…What are you two hiding here doing?"
Fujiwara Chika tilted her head and asked.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama turned her head away, unwilling to be seen, her head dizzy, feeling as if her body was about to melt, unable to answer.
Amamiya Natsuki was slightly better and said:
"Picking mushrooms for Kaguya."
"Why is Kaguya-chan's mushroom still on her head?"
Why?
Of course, it was because the Sheltered Ojou-sama was unwilling to stop!
Amamiya Natsuki took a deep breath and touched the mushroom on Kaguya's head.
Sure enough, this time it finally turned into a ripe, pickable mushroom.
As Amamiya Natsuki picked the mushroom, Shinomiya Kaguya finally calmed down.
"Wait a minute." Fujiwara Chika pressed her finger to her temple, "Kaguya-chan's mushroom wasn't ripe before, so did you two…"
"You're thinking too much."
The Sheltered Ojou-sama decisively interrupted, pursing her slightly numb pink lips, her gaze sweeping across Amamiya Natsuki's face, feigning the appearance of Miss Ice Princess, "Hurry back, it's almost dark."
Not admitting it!
Absolutely not admitting it!
The first few times were being bullied, but the later times were clearly her own initiative… How could she possibly say it out loud!
The three returned to the Cafeteria.
The meal was already prepared.
There wasn't much to say, just roasted meat and fish sashimi, with no green vegetables at all.
Amamiya Natsuki took the dishes and went to meet the Ice Queen.
During this time, a team of guards successfully returned, followed by a woman, who was indeed the unlucky player in the city.
After confirming the information and knowing everyone's player identities, this unlucky player immediately found her organization and burst into tears—
As a newbie, being thrown into a strange world of ice and snow, unable to guarantee basic living, surrounded by lurking evil and strangeness, and with a mushroom of sin growing on her head… she was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
Everyone heard this and looked at Amamiya Natsuki, who was chatting and laughing with the Ice Queen.
Being a male consort isn't easy either!
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