—A few hours ago, at the investigation department, Oscar interrogating the 3 remaining members of Arian's party—
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"He's my husband!!"
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"He's my Mas—I mean, he's just a normal archer, but still I love him from the depths of my heart."
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"He's like a teacher to me."
"I see, why do you think so?"
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"Why, you said? Isn't it obvious? Because HE IS MY HUSBAND!"
"Sounds so convincing. Please excuse me for asking such a naive question! Bride Mistress!"
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"Because... Because... He's cruel..."
"Excuse me, what did you say Royal Mistress?"
"Ah sorry, I meant nice; because he's nice!"
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"Since he's strong of course!"
"Strong?"
"Yep! I have to learn so many things from him!
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"Where did you meet Arian?"
"My room..."
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"Cave!"
"H-Heh? Cave?"
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"Desert?"
"Desert? How? How did you meet him there?
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"He broke the door and came in by force... OHH..."
"Sorry, what?!"
"I mean, I opened the door for him and allowed him to come in!"
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"Fireballs, naked, hugged, naked..."
"W-what? What is that?"
"That's how I met him!"
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"He kissed me."
"Kissed you?"
"Yeah! We first kissed before seeing each other for the first time! Doesn't that sound romantic?"
"Yes, yes it does! What a lucky guy... to kiss such a beauty! But why would Arian do that?"
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"To rape me OUHHH..."
"H-Huh? What?"
"To help me!"
"Oh, I see..."
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"To die?"
"W-What? 'To die'? What's that mean?"
"He wanted to die."
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"To go honeymoon with ME!"
"Sounds adorable..."
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"How does he treat you?"
"Viciously!!"
"Heh...?"
"I meant, gently! He's always kind and generous to me!"
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"Strongly!"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It's all for teaching me to stay strong!"
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"Isn't it obvious? He treats me like how a king treats his queen!"
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"Why did you join him?"
"OUAAHH!! To get punished..."
"W-Wha...?
"To help him! Of course!"
"Oh... Ok..."
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"To become stronger!"
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"To go honeymoon with HIM!"
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"Has he touched you without your consent?"
"Unfortunately, no..."
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"No! I won't allow it until our honeymoon!"
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"He once took me in his arms naked."
"What!? Explain!"
"Ah, well... it was to help me..."
"I see... I'm relieved then... but can you please explain more about him? About his behavior, attitude, beliefs, and such related stuff."
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"Hmm... he's a bit nervous sometimes."
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"HE'S RUTHLESS!"
"Eh?"
"I meant, he's so kind! I've only seen him get mad one time, but yet he behaved with patience and tolerance toward me."
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"Strong!"
"Ah... White Mistress, don't you have another word to describe him by it?"
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"... but even though Arian is upset most times, I always enjoy the time I'm spending with him."
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"Malevo—Magnanimous!
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"Stronger!"
"Something else maybe?"
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"Surprising? He always surprises me with his decisions!"
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"AN ABNORMAL SADISTIC MONSTER!"
"Wha...What?"
"A normal but passionate man!"
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"Strongest!"
"I see, thanks! I get it now. But are you aware of his intentions? What is he trying to do?"
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"TAKING MY VIRGINITY!"
"E-eh?"
"Ah nothing, I just said his goal is to help poor people in his adventure!
"Oh, I see, it's fine then..."
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"A honeymoon with me! Even though he's hiding some of his objectives from me, Arian promised me that his ultimate goal is to honeymoon with me!"
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"Teaching this humble student how to become powerful!"
"... Ok..."
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"All right, let me say it in a simple way: What is Arian seeking?"
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"Death!"
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"Flames!"
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"White Flame!"
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Everyone in the Council knew Oscar for his never-ending grin. The broad smiling look on his countenance made up most of his facial expression. It appeared annoying for most of the people; even for the ones who'd been with Oscar for years, it was hard to avoid giving attention to that disturbing large smile.
He had been in three white rooms, seen three beauties, talked with three angels, interrogated three suspects, and slammed three doors shut.
However, as he shut the door, quit the last room, and began walking in the hallway, one could see no trace of that wide grin.
"I can't believe... I've been such a miserable man this whole time—to not understand the brilliance of such a man who has been praised by the beauties. He has to be a god!"
Tears of joy could be seen shedding from his eyes and flowing over his face. That false annoying grin had already vanished, turning into a real joyful smile.