When I Met a Woman in a Harsh World Where Chastity Is Reversed, She Became a Yandere and Started Worshipping Me Like a God for Some Reason - Chapter 18

“Kazuki-san.”

“!?”

A loud explosion was heard, and I was immediately embraced by Melt-san.

Nia-san quickly dashed out of the room, and soon after, more explosions echoed several times.

“This is…”

“Hmm…Did they target Lady Ceres while she was away?”

Targeted while she was away…? I had a feeling, and it seemed that my instinct was right.

“It’s Dark Elves…I sense several presences.”

“Dark Elves…”

As expected, these explosions were the result of a Dark Elf attack.

“Nia-san…Is everyone else okay?”

“I don’t know…But the explosions came from the direction of the academy…If the elf students are taken hostage, that would be troublesome.”

“Ah…That’s right, there’s an academy here too.”

I think I’ve heard about it before…Well, it’s a kingdom, after all, so it wouldn’t be strange for elves to have students.

“Um…Melt-san, you’re really strong, aren’t you? What if you go and help out?”

“Of course, I plan to…But if I do, I’d have to leave you here alone, Kazuki-san.”

“Ah…”

The moment I heard that, I grabbed the robe I was wearing when I arrived here.

“Let’s go.”

“Kazuki-san…Haha, you’re so dependable! But in return, if I’m about to get scolded, please defend me.”

“Of course. Even if it’s against Ceres-san or Nia-san, I’ll grope them to distract them so we can escape!”

“…I wouldn’t mind that happening to me, though.”

And so, I headed toward the place that seemed to be the academy with Melt-san.

It was still raining outside, but the rain had become gentler than before, and being soaked by it actually felt nice.

While Melt-san carried me, we arrived at a building that looked like a school, with holes torn in the walls, making it look quite miserable.

“This is…terrible.”

“………”

It was truly a scene from hell.

Up until now, I had only seen adult elves like Ceres-san, but what I saw here were elf children.

Of course, even though they were children, they looked like high school students from my previous life…Wait?

“The wounds…are healing?”

Just as Melt-san muttered in astonishment, the wounds of the fallen women were closing up…Could this be because they were being drenched by the rain?

“Is it the power of the rain…?”

“That seems likely…I’ve never seen injured elves getting rained on before, but the more I see it, the more it feels like Kazuki-san’s miracles are acts of a god.”

Well, if this power is helping them, then that’s a relief.

“Melt-san…I’m so happy.”

“Kazuki-san?”

“I’m not getting carried away because people think I’m like a god. No matter what anyone says, I still think I’m just a guy…But that’s exactly why…Even though I’m just an ordinary person who lived in that town without doing anything special, I’m able to help someone now…That makes me really happy.”

“…Ah, geez. You’re really…I’m soaking wet now.”

“It’s because of the rain.”

“Haha! You’re right!”

Since we had come this far, there was only one thing left for us to do.

Melt-san and I exchanged glances, smiled mischievously, and charged inside. Then we saw it.

“Ugh…Targeting the moment when Lady Ceres is away, how cowardly.”

“A mere maid has no right to act so brazenly.”

Nia-san was lying on the ground, along with many other elves. Standing over her, a Dark Elf with an impressive staff was trampling on her, while behind him stood several other elves with the same skin color.

“Nia-san, we’ve come to help.”

“M-Melt-san!? You shouldn’t have come here—”

Before Nia-san could finish, Melt-san unleashed magic at the Dark Elf, forcing him to step back and away from her.

Seeing this, I immediately rushed to Nia-san’s side.

As expected, this robe was quite good, and I didn’t draw any attention. Almost all eyes were on Melt-san.

“Just like Nia-san said, attacking while Lady Ceres is away is quite ungracious.”

“Hmph, we’re enemies, so it’s only natural.”

“You’re not even trying to hide it, are you? Dark Elf leader, Orie.”

Is Melt-san trying to give me information?

“K-Kazuki-sama…?”

“Are you okay, Nia-san?”

Nia-san’s body was battered, but there was a roof over us, so the rain couldn’t reach her.

However, since I was wet, I touched her body with my rain-soaked hands…and, right before my eyes, her wounds began to heal.

“This is…I did see the wounds of the elves in the rain healing, but…”

“It seems that’s how it works.”

But…there’s one thing that bothers me.

It’s clear that the wounds of the elves are healing in the rain, but the wounds of the Dark Elves, who are also getting wet, are not healing.

Orie may be an exception, but the Dark Elves behind him are injured, and their wounds aren’t healing.

“…I’m not sure why the Dark Elves’ wounds aren’t healing.”

“Maybe it’s because of your heart, Kazuki-san. Since you’ve opened your heart to us elves?”

“Now that you mention it, that does seem likely.”

Anyway, it seems this rain is performing miracles only for the elves.

“Is this Olie?”

“Yes, she is the leader of the Dark Elves.”

Olie…Sorry, but I have to say it—even in this tense situation, she is insanely sexy.

(Like Ceres said…She really does resemble her…and because of that, she’s just too sexy.)

Her appearance radiates coldness, and she has sharp eyes, just like Ceres. Her outfit, too, is as revealing as Ceres’s, with a similar breasts size—so large that depending on the angle, you could almost see the top of her breasts. It’s dangerously erotic.

“What is it? I feel an unpleasant gaze.”

“Oops…”

I quickly diverted my eyes…and it seemed to have gone unnoticed.

“I don’t like it…Tell me, elves, what happened to you?”

“What do you mean?”

“This vibrant life force surrounding Eternia…I’ve never seen anything like it. On top of that, the bodies of the elves…something is different…And most of all, this rain. Why is this rain falling? It never rains in our land. Why…why is this rain healing your wounds?”

“Jealous, are you?”

Melt’s teasing words made Olie bite her lip. It seems she hit the mark. But still, the hostility from Olie and the Dark Elves is overwhelming. Is this the urge to do something about the elves?

“Now that Lady Melt is here, things have calmed down. But I can’t remember the last time I felt such intense hatred from them.”

“Huh?”

“Since meeting Lord Kazuki, I no longer feel any hatred toward the Dark Elves. Even though I’m in this state, Lady Melt is calm as well, which proves she holds no hatred either.”

“…”

Could it be…My skill is not just affecting the rain, but also suppressing the feelings of hatred the elves have toward the Dark Elves? Anger clouds judgment, and if there’s no hatred, one can stay calm. On the other hand, the Dark Elves’ hatred toward the elves might be intensifying because of the miracle caused by my skill.

“What do you plan to do now?”

“Now that Lady Melt is here, we can strike back…But with Lady Ceres absent, we can’t avoid some casualties.”

Nia stood up, but I was thinking about something.

“Nia…The reason elves and Dark Elves are enemies is because of the mutual hatred, right?”

“That’s correct…Lord Kazuki, are you thinking of…?”

“Yes—I want to try something.”

Nia looked surprised but didn’t oppose the idea. She nodded in agreement.

“Understood. In that case, I will follow you.”

And so, with Nia holding onto me, we headed to where sparks were flying.

“What is it, you mere maid?”

“What’s going on? Don’t tell me this is Kazuki’s suggestion?”

“Exactly. There’s no guarantee it will work, but it might bring us a new future.”

“I see…In that case, I’ll follow Kazuki too.”

Melt then embraced me as well. With the two of them holding me on both sides, I somehow felt the warmth of Ceres as well…Ah, I’m sure of it.

(Somehow…my perspective has changed.)

I definitely found Olie, the leader of the Dark Elves, sexy. I did have impure thoughts about her. But I can’t forgive what they’ve done…attacking this nation that Ceres protects. I’m surprised at myself—my sense of justice is stronger than my impure desires.

“Olie, could you come over here?”

“What are you saying?”

“It’s simple. We won’t attack, so let’s make a vow as elves.”

“A vow?”

An elf’s vow?

I tilted my head in confusion, but Olie approached alone. The other Dark Elves tried to stop her, but she held up her hand, signaling them to stay back.

“Interesting. If an elf breaks their vow, their tongue will be cut out. Haha, what kind of trick do you intend to show?”

“!?”

“It’s okay.”

“It’s okay.”

No, it’s not okay!

And so, I stood face-to-face with Olie…Here, no one could see my face from behind, and from the front, only Olie could see me.

“…!”

Taking a deep breath, I took off my hood. The moment Olie saw my face, her eyes widened…and her cheeks quickly turned red, her eyes moistening. She froze, and then her next words were…

“I love you♡”

To that, I, of course, responded.

“Don’t be ridiculous.”