-1016- Can't rest assured leaving you alone

"Umm..."

With a timid expression and voice, Avrora stood in front of Rozen once again.

However, at this moment, the dress specially designed by Rozen was already worn by Avrora.

The light blue fabric highlighted her white skin.

The airy skirt made her thighs subtly visible, but unlike when she was just wearing a boy's coat, it wasn't provocative; instead, it had a very pure and youthful feeling.

Except for the straps, her shoulders were exposed to the air.

Paired with Avrora's fairy-like and dreamy beauty...

"It's just like an fairy frolicking by the seaside..."

The shop assistant who helped Avrora put on the dress was amazed herself, holding her hands in front of her and looking at Avrora as if she were looking at an incredibly cute doll, her eyes shimmering with hearts.

But the shop assistant's appraisal was exactly how Avrora made Rozen feel.

"I initially thought the outfit would give a harmonious feeling with the sea and sky as the background, but you've surpassed my imagination in wearing it."

Rozen praised in admiration.

This made Avrora shyly lower her head, fidgeting restlessly, but soon she was amazed by the airy clothes, using her small hands to play with the skirt.

"Here, put this on, and this too."

Rozen then walked over with the sandals, squatting down to help Avrora put them on, then he took out a sun hat and placed it on Avrora's head.

With this, Avrora really seemed like an fairy playing against the backdrop of the sky and sea.

"How is it? Does it look good?"

Rozen led Avrora to the mirror to see her current appearance.

"Is this... really me now?"

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Avrora widened her eyes, looking somewhat incredulous.

"Of course! It suits you perfectly! Miss!"

The shop assistant nodded repeatedly beside them, helping Rozen answer the question.

"Are you satisfied?" Rozen smiled and asked, "If you are, shall we buy this outfit?"

At these words, Avrora hesitated for a moment before mustering the courage to speak.

"T-Then... I'll permit you to offer a new tribute."

Avrora said so.

It seems that this vampire girl is very satisfied with her current appearance.

"Very well." Rozen smiled and turned to the shop assistant, "Please, we'll take this outfit."

Upon hearing this, the shop assistant immediately helped Rozen with the payment.

And whether it was Rozen's illusion or not, he always felt like this outfit was priced very cheaply.

"Please come again!" The shop assistant said with an extremely hopeful smile.

"Please do come again!" the other party urged.

Later, Rozen found a phone number written on the back of the receipt.

Seeing this phone number, Rozen didn't hesitate and directly threw it into the street trash can.

"Why are you abandoning such a rare gift?" Seeing Rozen throwing the receipt into the trash can, Avrora tilted her head, once again showing an incredible look.

To this, Rozen could only say.

"Can't help it, there are too many similar gifts. I'm a decent person, you know."

Rozen shrugged and said something that didn't sound like what a decent person would say.

"Okay, let's go back."

Rozen took Avrora's hand, preparing to head back home.

"Back...?"

However, Avrora was slightly stunned, then looked around with a somewhat reluctant expression.

"You..." Rozen chuckled wryly, "You're so shy, yet you seem interested in bustling places like this."

"Um..." Avrora protested with a blush, as if her weak point had been hit, "I'm just observing human life to prepare for the future."

Preparing for what exactly?

Do you want to become a big demon king, and one day fight humans, so you're observing the enemy here?

Come to think of it, that doesn't seem impossible.

Even though she's timid, Avrora is still a part of the Fourth Primogenitor, wielding one of the twelve beast vassals akin to natural disasters. Perhaps it's indeed possible for her to become an enemy of humans in the future.

Though Rozen felt that with her personality, even in a shopping mall, she looks like a trembling bird, if she were on the battlefield, she might be scared to death by the sound of a soldier firing a gun.

A great demon king scared to death by a foot soldier?

The image is just too beautiful; Rozen couldn't find the words to describe it.

But...

"If you want to browse around here a bit longer, I can accompany you."

Rozen scratched his cheek helplessly.

"Really...?" Avrora looked at Rozen with anticipation, like an ordinary girl, forgetting her lofty tone.

This made Rozen smile involuntarily.

"Since I'm already on leave today, there's still plenty of time before going home, and it's been a while since I've been to a commercial street or shopping center. Plus, one outfit isn't enough for you, and you need several changes, along with daily necessities. I guess I'll have to take care of those for you. Let's enjoy the outing."

Rozen said in a relaxed tone.

However, this time, Avrora didn't reply shyly or with a high tone but instead stared at Rozen in silence.

"What's wrong?" Rozen asked, feeling puzzled.

This made Avrora lower her eyelids slightly, and after a while, she raised them again, staring directly at Rozen.

Is this the first time Avrora has looked at Rozen like this?

Before, whenever their eyes met, Avrora would immediately look away like a startled bird, too scared to meet Rozen's gaze.

But this time, Avrora didn't look away.

Because...

"Why do you want to help me?" Avrora couldn't help but ask.

"I don't have any value worthy of your assistance."

Avrora actually said such words.

This made Rozen stunned for a moment, then fell silent.

After a while...

"Indeed, upon careful consideration, I don't really need to help you to this extent."

Rozen sighed.

"Cowardly, timid, always crying, causing trouble for others, freezing things here and there, even though you're one of the matrices of the Fourth Primogenitor and have some utility, there's no need for me to serve you meals, help you dress, play with you, and even miss school just for you. It's really giving me a headache."

Rozen's words made Avrora lower her head as if struck.

Until...

"But I just can't rest assured leaving you alone."

Rozen changed his tone, somewhat embarrassed.

"Huh?" Avrora looked back at Rozen in surprise.

But that's Rozen's sincere words.

"Until now, I've received help from many people, including those who raised me. Although some of them may have been interested in my abilities or wanted to use me, their care for me was genuine."

Rozen met Avrora's gaze and smiled suddenly.

"So, it's about time for me to take care of others."

Rozen said frankly.

"Ugh..." Avrora's eyes immediately became teary, showing a mixture of touched and joyous emotions.

"See, I told you, you love to cry, don't you?"

Rozen chuckled again.

"Okay, let's go, Avrora."

Rozen reached out his hand to Avrora once more.

"Okay!" This time, Avrora didn't hesitate. After wiping her tears, she reached out and took his hand.

At this moment, Rozen and Avrora truly connected with each other.

And thus, they changed each other's fate in this world.