Chapter 83. A Misunderstanding, Never Mind, Let's Fight Anyway
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This is an incident, not just a case!
Upon realizing they were trapped in a different space, the three girls—Reines, Luvia, and Gray—formed a circle and began analyzing the situation.
First, Reines and Luvia had reasons to be targeted, but dragging Gray into this was strange. Moreover, leaving them alone in this space after pulling them in was even stranger.
Finally, with Gray looking puzzled and Reines watching with an amused expression, Luvia, while protesting that it was impossible, led them underground.
She had prepared a magic circle to increase customers' purchasing desires down there, but it had gone out of control... or so it was supposed to be.
Luvia's eyes widened as she noticed an unexpected guest standing with their back to them in the hall she had prepared. The floor was littered with destroyed security system dolls.
This wasn't an accident; it was an incident!
Someone had entered her hall in a provocative manner, destroyed her security systems, invaded her space, and pulled them into this other dimension, then arrogantly waited there for them!
Not only did this raise the stakes, but it also ensured they would come to them.
But... you're about to regret underestimating Luvia Edelfelt!
You're probably thinking that, aren't you?
Reines covered her mouth, watching Luvia, who was now grinding her teeth in frustration, with interest.
"Then..."
"Leave this to me."
Reines reached out to cover Gray's mouth.
"Hmph, of course!" Luvia grinned fiercely, like a lioness about to tear apart her prey, as she stepped out of the elevator. "But if you interfere, I won't forgive you!"
"Then it's all yours~" Reines waved and pressed the button to close the elevator door.
"Reines... that was Mr. Cyd," Gray said in confusion. She couldn't believe Cyd would go to such lengths to trap them; he was obviously there to help after noticing something was wrong.
"Yes, but she said she wanted to handle it herself. For the sake of our families' friendship, I should give her some face," Reines said mischievously, leaning against the elevator door to peek through the crack, watching the fuming Luvia.
"Mr. Cyd will definitely explain gently!" Gray, worried that Luvia might get beaten up, prayed while pressing against the elevator door.
"Hey! I have to admit, you managed to take down my security system, so you have some skill, but!" Luvia began, her voice sharp and threatening, "Now it's my turn to personally deal with you."
Luvia, you shouldn't say that! It'll make people think you orchestrated this [attack]!
Gray was filled with concern.
"Huh?" Cyd looked puzzled.
At first, he thought this rich-looking young lady was the store's owner, here to resolve the incident, but after hearing her...
So you're the attacker?
You're so arrogant, huh! You lured me here, sent those dolls to attack me, all as part of your plan!
"Oh? Do you think you can?" Cyd began counting on his fingers.
Although he wouldn't kill her, he was more than happy to teach this spoiled young lady a lesson.
No, Mr. Cyd! You're going to make Luvia think you're the criminal and that you're underestimating her!
Gray inwardly cried out.
"Don't worry, I'll book the best hospital so you won't die so easily," Luvia said, raising her hand and pointing at Cyd.
"Zoom, zoom, zoom—"
Countless light bullets shot from her fingertips toward Cyd.
"Are those... gems?" Cyd raised an eyebrow and flicked his finger at the nearest red gem.
"Bang—"
The red gem altered its trajectory, hitting a blue gem. Then something amazing happened—the blue gem, after being struck by the red one, grazed Cyd and shot into the wall, while the red gem continued its trajectory, bouncing off the third gem.
"Bang, bang, bang—"
With a series of collisions, all the gems Luvia fired ended up embedding themselves into the wall, narrowly missing Cyd. The red gem, flicked by Cyd, tauntingly scraped past Luvia's face and lodged itself in the elevator door.
"Not bad in terms of power and momentum," Cyd remarked, glancing at his smoking fingernail, "But it's still not enough."
A large vein bulged on Luvia's forehead.
"Hoh hoh hoh~ Things are finally getting interesting," Reines chuckled, covering her mouth.
"This... this isn't interesting at all," Gray said, looking distressed.
"Now I'll show you what a real lady's combat looks like!" Luvia lifted her skirt and charged at Cyd like a leopard.
How is she going to fight? By slapping him while holding her skirt?
After spending so much time with Atalanta, Luvia's speed was no different from a slow jog, so...
"Bang—"
What the heck!
Seeing the rapidly approaching knee, Cyd instinctively raised his arms to shield his face, but the sheer force still sent him flying like a cannonball into the wall.
Do all ladies... fight like this?
"How was that!" Luvia laughed, covering her mouth. "This is what a true lady's combat style looks like!"
"Well~ Just remember not to do that to others," Cyd said, standing up and dusting himself off, "Not everyone can walk away unharmed like me."
"Rrrrip—"
With an expressionless face, Luvia tore off her expensive gown, revealing her long legs, which were covered in marks from reinforcement magic.
"You'll be eating those words soon."
"Reinforcement, huh? I've learned some self-defense techniques, but I doubt you'll die... probably," Cyd said, rolling his shoulders as he slowly approached Luvia.
"Hah!"
Luvia shouted and lunged, wrapping her arms around Cyd's waist. Using her incredible strength and flexibility, she executed a perfect back throw. However...
"Not bad," Cyd said, balancing himself with one hand on the ground. "You're quite skilled. How many people have you taken down with this move?"
"Tch!" Luvia clasped her hands together and pushed hard against Cyd's waist.
"I have to admit, you have potential," Cyd said, flipping in the air and landing smoothly. "But I've figured out the situation, and there's no need to keep fighting."
After all, a little one was already tapping the elevator door behind him.
"No way!"
Seeing Luvia's unwillingness to back down, Cyd sighed. She really reminded him of Atalanta. Unless her pride was shattered, she wouldn't let go.
"Take this!"
Luvia yelled as she leaped, her knee brimming with enough force to shatter granite.
Her athletic form was like a Nordic crane, like Hercules reborn!
And this wasn't just imagination—someone was actually shouting!
Gray and Reines stared in confusion at the suddenly wide-awake and yelling mercury maid, Trimmau.
Cyd calmly raised his right hand and pressed down on Luvia's knee. The force that could shatter granite only made his hand bend back slightly.
"Girls shouldn't make such big moves," Cyd said, casually tossing her aside, "Maybe wear pants next time."
"Bang—"
The "Hercules reborn" Luvia spun like a top and was sent flying.
"Splat—"
With her eyes spinning like a mosquito coil, Luvia elegantly collapsed onto the floor.
"That was close~" Cyd looked at his right hand. "Almost crushed her knee."
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