S-Class Dungeon’s Mistress - Chapter 176

“What? Really?”

“Yes, really. Ask the dwarves. They’re a race that cannot lie, so they will tell you the truth.”

Adelaide turned her head to look at Pink. Her eyes were asking if this was true.

This psyc**.  The dwarves silently cursed Lisianthus. Can’t you do it moderately? This is why couples break up.

“Of course! Of course. Since ancient times, a lover’s kiss has been known to be a cure-for-all! Hahahaha!”

However, they couldn’t express their inner feelings because they were too scared of the silver-haired manager. The overwhelming pressure they felt every time they faced him was thicker and heavier than that of Shavarma’s, the owner of Sol Dungeon. No matter how hard it is, they have to keep straight appearances for the sake of their jobs.

The dwarves raised their thumbs up and replied that whatever Lisianthus said was right. Naively, Adelaide seemed to believe this. Her reason was simple.

‘Because they said they were a race that couldn’t lie.’

Then I can believe it. She put on a serious expression and nodded her head. She seemed to have already forgotten how they lied about having slept well while looking at Lisianthus.

“Th-then, good luck on the detoxification!”

“We’ve finished the weapon test, so we’re gonna go and sleep!”

The colorful dwarves hurriedly ran away. They didn’t want to get involved in the time between lovers, and they were really craving sleep. They couldn’t even doze off for a second due to Lisianthus’ vicious urging.

“Since there are no more intruders. Shall we get it done?”

Regardless, Lisianthus’ eyes were fixed only on Adelaide. The cool open eyes gently bent and drew a curve. Tap tap. He lightly tapped his lips with his long index finger. Seeing his reddish lips shake slightly was very seductive.

“Please help me, Master.”

His low voice rang in her ears. Adelaide gave him a small nod then stood on her toes with her expression still extremely serious. The face of a demon who was really trying to detoxify poison and not kiss.

Her duped appearance was so cute. And the moment he was about to close his eyes thinking so…

“There’s no need to help him, Adela.”

An uninvited guest appeared and interrupted their kiss.

A gentle hand pulled Adelaide by the shoulder. Smelling his familiar scent, she turned her head back to confirm who it was.

Of course, there was only one demon who could intervene in this situation, Lupinus.

“Because it’s all lies anyway.”

“Huh? No! The dwarves said it was true. By the way, the dwarves are—”

“Saying that dwarves are a race that can’t lie is also a lie.”

“A race like that doesn’t exist.” Lupinus added with a snort.

“No way. There’s no way Lisian could have deceived me so blatantly……!”

There is. After checking Lisianthus’ sullen face, she realized it only then. The fact that she had been tricked in front of the dwarves.

“In the first place, there’s no way a devil would be in peril from just poison.”

“Lisian……!”

“How could you!” Adelaide trembled like a demon who had been betrayed. Her own dense brain isn’t the one at fault. The deceiver is bad and the one who got deceived did nothing wrong! That was her opinion.

Lisianthus chuckled as he stared at her, who was making a fuss, saying that it was unfair. He was annoyed that he couldn’t kiss her due to the obstruction of a half-blooded b*st*rd, but it was funny watching her trying hard not to acknowledge her ignorance until the end.

[T/N: Sometimes I really hate this side of Lisianthus.]

“I made oil pasta and steak, Master’s favorite, for tonight’s dinner.”

“Ha, now you’re using food……!”

“For dessert, I prepared sweet apple crumble.”

“…… let’s go!”

It was too attractive a menu. Adelaide licked her lips, forgetting all the resentment and betrayal she felt a moment ago. Then she, like a triumphant general, gallantly marched toward the dining hall.

The two men laughed heartily as they watched her running away excitedly. But even that was short-lived, as Adelaide disappeared from sight, restless tension lingered between the two.

“True love’s kiss at that age. Aren’t you ashamed?”

“And how mature is it to chase after and disturb us. Are you that anxious?”

Smile. With a ferocious stare, Lisianthus sneered at Lupinus. This battle was his victory.

If there was one thing that changed the most ever since Adelaide confessed her feelings, this was it. The battle to win her affection intensified.

Lisianthus and Lupinus did everything they could to get her attention away from the other. Not only did they pay attention to their appearance and clothes, but they also appealed using their charms by flirting in various ways.

In their minds, they wanted to do underhanded tricks like pouring sleeping potion into the food the other person was eating or attempting to restrain each other, as they had done before, but they knew that Adelaide would hate it very much, so they refrained from doing so. It would be more difficult if she draws a hard line like last time and declares that she won’t have skinship with anyone.

Competition through moderate methods was quite harder than expected. They stuck with her as long as possible to get more opportunities. They didn’t care about other people’s eyes at all.

The dinner table was no exception.

“Try this too, Adela. Aah.”

“Uhmm. It tasshte good.”

“Eat this first, Adele. It’s more delicious because it’s freshly grilled.”

It’s already in my mouth! Adelaide cried as her cheeks puffed out. Then she gave Bell all the meat they gave her. Naturally, Bell gobbled them all up with a happy face.

That d*mn rascal. The men’s eyes narrowed. If Caladium who cared for Bell had been here, he would have taken his side, but there were no demons who did that now. Of course, Bell didn’t mind at all.

On the other hand, the demons who were sitting around and eating quietly avoided their gazes or cleared their throats in embarrassment. No matter how much they try, they could never get used to seeing the two men flirting with the dungeon master in the middle.

However, Pia, as always, had a satisfied expression on her face.

Ah, it would be perfect if Caladium-nim came back!

She hissed, imagining Adelaide holding three flowers in her hands. Raham casually wiped the sauce from her mouth, as if he was used to seeing his lover like that.

“Uwah, it was delicious today too!”

Adelaide patted her bloated belly and threw herself on the sofa. She then took out the pad as it has been her habit and checked various information.

[What are the conditions for ‘Greenville Dungeon’ to become A-Class?]

It was a phrase that made her heart tremble, but her face didn’t look very impressed. She had already pressed the button yesterday, and the result came out.

[‘Win a war against an A-Class dungeon and win!’]

How could such a condition arise? It was as if it read her mind.

As Lisianthus explained, this was the worst of the random conditions. Unless your luck is pretty nasty, this doesn’t appear out of nowhere.

Fighting and winning against an A-Class dungeon, not even a B-Class. For this to be a condition in order to be able to go up to A-Class was ridiculous to say the least.

However, after confirming the condition, Adelaide said it went well and even clapped her hands. She was preparing for a war with Los Halde anyway, so nothing changed. The class upgrade condition was just one more push on her back.

“By the way, when the hell is Los Halde coming?”

She grumbled, leaning back on the spot where Caladium liked to lie down.

She has already prepared enough justification for the war, so it doesn’t matter if they attacked first. However, considering the reaction of the demon society, it would be better for her to leave the declaration of war to the other side. Lisianthus had forecasted that they would soon send an army there, and Greenville was sharpening its sword, eagerly waiting for that day.

They had already made all the arrangements, but oddly enough, Los Halde didn’t move at all. Could they be preparing some other strategy? Even after thinking about it with her brain, she still couldn’t figure it out.

“Well. I’m not sure, but I think they’ll probably send troops in a few days.”

“Ugh, at this point, I’d rather they attack quickly. The sooner we get rid of them the sooner we can live in peace.”

Together with Caladium. She tactfully swallowed her words.

But Lisianthus was not the type who couldn’t read his lover’s thoughts. He furrowed his brows slightly, and a faint frown formed over his lips.

If that uncultured guy comes, it’ll surely become more annoying. Lisianthus clicked his tongue without letting Adelaide notice. He was already feeling suffocated at the thought of facing the st*pid birdhead again.

“Oh, by the way. You mentioned the other day that you would contact Caladi separately and tell him I’m fine.”

Adelaide just remembered and clapped her hands. Lisianthus smiled dejectedly at the sight of her mentioning Caladium’s name so quickly even though she had swallowed her words out of consideration for him earlier.

“Yes.”

“How did that go? Did you get an answer?”

Her pink eyes sparkled excessively. A look that said she was expecting something.

What should I do? Lisianthus pondered briefly. Never mind getting an answer, he didn’t bother contacting him in the first place. The reason was simple. The one who dared to make her cry without even knowing his place deserved to suffer greatly.

It was dirty, but Lisianthus felt no guilt whatsoever. With a relaxed face, he contemplated how to lie to Adelaide.

“Oh. If it’s about that, I definitely…… ”

He answered and raised his gaze alowly. It was because he felt someone approaching the dungeon at a quick pace. It was perfect timing.

Adelaide also felt the presence around the same time and turned her head. Soon, along with a loud cry, the postman’s aisle flashed.

“Gwaeaeaek !”

Shoebill, the demonic postman, appeared, flapping its large wings.