“I see,” Celestia said softly, her voice filled with understanding, though it was tinged with something Lucian couldn’t quite catch. “So, love to you is about the fear of loss.”
Lucian nodded, relieved that she seemed to grasp his thoughts, though the sadness in his eyes lingered.
Celestia smiled sweetly, her expression as gentle as a spring breeze, but her eyes held a glint that hinted at something deeper. “Well, that’s perfect, isn’t it?” Her voice dipped into a tender, almost hypnotic tone. “Love me, Lucian. I will *never* leave you no matter what. You don’t need to be afraid of losing me. You can love me as much as you want, without any fear.”
Her smile widened, teetering on the edge of sweetness and something far more unsettling. A crazed intensity shimmered in her gaze, though she still managed to look heartbreakingly beautiful.
Lucian blinked, trying to process her words. He opened his mouth, fumbling for a response. “But… but… Celestia, try to understand,” he said awkwardly, his tone caught between pleading and wary. “I don’t have any plans for a relationship right now. I’m not ready for this.”
Celestia tilted her head, studying him like a hawk eyeing prey. “And what if you changed your mind later?” she asked softly, her smile never faltering.
and also…lucian couldn’t help his instrusive thoughts.
“I mean…” Lucian hesitated, the words slipping out before he could stop them. “What if you got bored? What if you decided later that you didn’t want this anymore? Or worse…” He swallowed hard, glancing away as though ashamed. “What if I cheated? What if I went back to Avey? You can’t trust me, right? I could… I could hurt you, even if I don’t mean to.”
He didn’t even know why he was saying these things, but Celestia’s intensity had a way of twisting his thoughts, making him stumble over himself as he tried to reason with her politely.
Celestia’s smile froze. Slowly, her face became eerily expressionless, her narrowed eyes gleaming like shards of ice. “Cheat on me?” she murmured, her voice devoid of emotion.
Lucian felt a chill run down his spine.
Celestia’s lips curved into a smile again calm, serene, but there was something unhinged lurking beneath. Her tone was light, but it sent shivers through him. “If you ever did that…” she began softly, her words deceptively sweet. “I would kill you. Not just once, Lucian. I’d kill you ten times over.”
Lucian froze, stunned by the weight in her voice.
“But that’s not all,” she continued, her eyes gleaming dangerously. “After I killed you, I’d kill myself over and over, a thousand times. Just so I’d never have to exist in a world where you betrayed me.” Her smile grew wider, almost uncomfortably so, and a dangerous glint passed through her eyes.
Lucian stared at her, utterly speechless.
And then it hit him. The sheer absurdity of her words the sheer honesty behind them was too much. A laugh bubbled up in his chest, escaping his lips in a loud, unrestrained burst.
“HA HA HA! What… what the hell did I just hear?” he exclaimed, clutching his stomach as the laughter overtook him. Tears pricked the corners of his eyes as he wiped them away with his index finger.
Celestia simply sat there, watching him with an unwavering expression, her smile unchanging.
Finally, Lucian calmed down, his chuckles subsiding. He glanced at her, a small, amused grin still lingering on his face. “You know what, Celestia? I think I’m starting to like you a little.”
His tone was lighthearted, but there was a flicker of seriousness in his gaze. He’d seen the truth in her eyes the conviction behind her words. She wasn’t joking.
Killing him ten times? Killing herself a thousand? Her words played on repeat in his mind, and strangely, instead of being offended or alarmed, he felt… something else. A faint warmth.
“What an incredible way with words you have,” he murmured, almost to himself, shaking his head.
Celestia tilted her head again, her eerie smile softening into something warmer, more tender. “So… you won’t cheat, right?” she asked sweetly, her voice like honey laced with poison.
Lucian swallowed hard, unsure whether to laugh or cry. “Yeah, yeah. I wouldn’t dare,” he muttered, though his voice carried a trace of nervous amusement.
Lucian couldn’t quite figure out why he was even answering her. He wasn’t in a relationship with Celestia heck, he wasn’t in a relationship with anyone so where did cheating even come into the picture? And yet, here he was, trying to justify himself as though everything about this conversation was perfectly normal.
It wasn’t normal. Not even close.
Why am I answering her like this is okay?Lucian thought to himself, an exasperated sigh building in his chest.
Celestia’s gaze remained fixed on him, her intense presence almost hypnotic. It was as if her words didn’t just reach his ears they reached straight into his mind, twisting and turning his thoughts until he didn’t know which way was up. He felt as though he was being manipulated without even realizing it, his instincts betraying him at every turn.
Note to self: never mess with a princess, Lucian resolved firmly in his mind.
A soft, mechanical voice interrupted his thoughts.
[Sure, Host. Always here to assist you.]
Lucian’s eyes widened, and black lines appeared on his face. “Motherf” He cut himself off, his hand trembling with anger. “Didn’t you just tell me you were busy with your girlfriend? And now you’re suddenly back, acting like a good little system?”
The system, Max, replied smoothly, its tone carrying just the faintest hint of smugness.
[With all due respect, Host… are you jealous? Jealous that I have a girlfriend and you don’t? I wouldn’t blame you. But alas, as your loyal system, I can’t hold it against you. Sigh…]
Lucian felt his frustration boil over as he gritted his teeth. His hand clenched into a fist, trembling from suppressed rage. “You son of a… You motherf…”he cursed internally, his thoughts spiraling into an angry tirade.
The system’s response only made it worse.
[Language, Host. Remember, I’m here to guide you, not to indulge your foul mood.]
Lucian groaned internally, his fury mounting. “This goddamn system!” he muttered silently.
Whatever, Lucian finally sighed in resignation, pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration. What days have come to pass? Even my own system is looking down on me now. Systems used to be loyal and obedient. Now they’re out here dating and judging me from their high horse.
Max, as if sensing his thoughts, chimed in one last time.
[Don’t worry, Host. If you ever need tips on romance, I’m happy to help. After all, I do have more experience than you now.]
Lucian felt his sanity slipping away. This smug bastard of a system…He wanted to scream, but instead, he buried his face in his hands and sighed again.
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