It's been an hour since I've returned the house.
Originally, my plan was to leave as soon as I was certain that Solis was alright... I really hope she didn't do anything reckless while I was away.
Anyways, going back to topic, because Reina "caught" me right before I could make my quick escape, I HAD no choice but to stay until I was done play — I mean, dealing with her.
"Erm... Eh, well...."
Using the same lie I used with Reaper as an explanation, the others nodded in understanding, as if an indication of them accepting my lie.
Although I could still sense a faint air of suspicion, I realized there was no need to add more unnecessary details to my explanation... I knew for a fact that adding too much might make it seem like I'm pushing too hard to convince them, which will obviously arouse more suspicion.
"....."
"....."
After hearing my brief explanation, Occiditis, Odium, and Reaper went back to what they were doing before I arrived.
Only Solis, and Reina, who was happily sitting on my lap, remained in the living room with me while the other girls went upstairs. In the end, we undeniably found ourselves in a very awkward situation.
I...."
"I?"
"Uh... Nevermind." Solis shook her head, clearly trying to put an end to our awkwardness.
Right...
I admit that even I was quite embarrassed on how I acted when we kissed, but... That doesn't mean I should excuse myself to becoming a wimp.
...I'm not like Junior.
Erm... It's not that I'm trying to insult him in any way; what I meant to say is that I'm not THAT type of person who back down quickly before something even started.
Life is unexpected in it's own way... It's better to enjoy the process and go with the flow; instead of fighting the strong current.
I'm weird, so what...?
Your opinions? Yeah, sorry to inform you this, but I'm the type of guy who was willing to throw even the love letter I've once received from my school's famous idol in front of her just because I personally don't like her.
...Plus, I was one of those people who can read an NTR novel until the end.
Now that I thought of it... what if I got transmigrated into this world without finishing the novel?
Not only that, just what if... I was meant to be transmigrated as someone else instead of Junior's body? Would that change something — Well, I mean, yeah; something will definitely change one way or another.
Erm... I guess there's not much of a point for me to ask that stupid question.
"Solis... Wait, no...." She turns her head back to my direction to look at me after I called her out, her body tensing up as if she was surprised.
"...?"
Anyways, since I still can't leave at this state, I might as well try and ask her about the question that had been bothering me since I got back... I'll tease her for a bit.
My eyes stared straight to her's. With a serious expression, I spoke up and said something that made her expression froze.
"You look cute in that outfit."
"Hm...!?"
*****
In a luxurious castle, amidst its vast expanse of rooms, a man with ashy-brown hair and striking blue eyes, reminiscent of a breathtaking ocean, gazed at his reflection in astonishment.
He was adorned in princely attire: white gloves, a brownish suit complete with a long side cape draping over his left shoulder, radiating a unique and elegant charm.
"Holy... Why am I in someone else's body!?" While he continued to scrutinize his reflection in the mirror, the man couldn't help but touch his cheeks, pinching them to ensure he wasn't caught in a dream.
"This guy looks handsome... Damn, did I hit a jackpot or something?"
While he was certainly amazed at the body he found himself in, his amazement didn't deter him from being vigilant at his current situation.
...Nonetheless, curiosity surged within him as he pondered over the identity of the person whose form he now inhabited.
"Wait... This guy seem oddly familiar."
It was at that moment, a particular name of an individual materialized in his mind, causing his lips to twitch involuntarily.
"Out of all the bodies I could have ended up in, why am I inside the person I despise the most...?"
His right hand slowly extended forward to touch the mirror.
"Why am I inside Maximus!!?"