Walking alongside the somewhat frightened Shia, Lily was frantically complaining internally.
What's going on? Why do I feel so strange?
I clearly wanted to say "Are you okay?" but when it reached my lips, it became something else.
"Human."
"What is it, Your Majesty the Dragon King?"
"No, it's nothing."
Right! How did I become so stoic! Wait, it's not exactly stoic, but anyway! I'm speaking so little.
But I don't feel like there's anything wrong with it.
No way, could it be that switching to summoned beast form also changes my personality?
That assassin just now—I actually didn't originally intend to kill him.
Before transforming, I thought I'd just need to beat him up and chase him away.
But...
When I became like this, standing on the ground in Catania's form.
I suddenly felt.
He was so noisy.
With a smack, I swatted him to death.
Really just like swatting a mosquito—such a trivial matter.
So, as I thought? My personality changed too?
This imperial-like noble coldness does match the personality I originally set for Catania.
I'll find a chance to change back and see later.
So Lily found an opportunity. In a forest area with complex terrain, she took advantage of a moment when Shia wasn't paying attention to change back to her own appearance.
"Your Majesty the Dragon King?"
Shia pushed aside the branches, but what appeared before her was only a petite white-haired girl.
"Yo!"
Being herself again made her feel refreshed, and she greeted Shia with a somewhat cute call.
But Shia naturally didn't recognize her. Her mind was full of questions about how a little girl could suddenly appear in such a place.
"Little one, how did you end up here? This place is very dangerous!"
"You're the little one!"
"Eh?"
Shia was obviously very shocked by Lily speaking this way. Was this still a cute little girl!
"Listen well, human. I am personally sent by Dragon King Catania to help you."
"Personally sent by the Dragon King? Are you also a dragon?"
"Uh... sort of!"
"Then you must be a young dragon, right?"
"What's wrong with being a young dragon! A young dragon is enough! If Her Majesty were to act personally! Be careful that the aftershock might destroy your kingdom along with everything else, hehehe."
Lily let out a chilling villainous laugh.
Hehehe! Didn't that bluff you! Good thing my own stats as a summoner aren't bad either. Thinking about it this way, I really should let Catania and the others come out less often. For this world that no longer has other players, they're too strong.
"I see, that's indeed something I hadn't considered. But did Her Majesty just leave like that?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"It's just... it's just..."
Hmm?
Shia's expression was somewhat bashful, her face slightly red as if she was being shy, her mouth hesitating to speak.
"Her Majesty... after all, did extend her tail toward me, and I remember that within the dragon clan... that means courtship..."
"Hah?!"
Lily held her head with both hands, completely stunned.
No! That's not what I meant at all! I just thought having a long tail was a novel experience! I just wanted to try controlling it! How was that courting you!
"No! Please don't be surprised! Don't be angry! I didn't mean it that way!"
"What the heck!"
"I mean! Her Majesty might... have taken a fancy to me..."
I took a fancy to you?! Love at first sight?!
That's not taking a fancy! That's called catastrophic misunderstanding!
Lily was almost going crazy internally. She really hadn't expected her thoughtless action to make this princess think this way!
"Anyway! Her Majesty saved my life! Even if Her Majesty really has taken a fancy to me! Even if it's not an equal relationship! Even if afterward... I can only be a toy that Her Majesty likes... that's fine too..."
Fine my ass! I didn't come out looking for romance!
"What are you thinking!"
Lily suddenly raised her hand and bonked her fist on top of Shia's head, causing the latter to crouch and cover her head defensively.
"What are you doing?!"
"Hmph! Impure thoughts! I understand now! It's you! You're the one who's set your sights on Her Majesty's stunning beauty! Saying you can accept an unfair relationship! Actually, you just want to be Her Majesty's little pet, don't you!"
"What?! What are you talking about?"
Shia's entire face went blank. She couldn't imagine such words coming from a child like Lily. No, she was wrong—as a dragon, even if just a young dragon, Lily's age was probably greater than hers.
"Heh! I hit the mark, didn't I! Admit it! You're already eagerly preparing to imagine Her Majesty's beauty at night! While putting your hand under your skirt!"
"I am not! What do you take me for! I'm not that kind of lewd woman! Besides! If it weren't for repaying a debt of gratitude! I wouldn't be willing to accept it! I don't even like women! At least! Not that kind of liking!"
"Hmph, I don't believe you."
"Hmph! Believe it or not!"
Shia turned around and continued on the journey.
Lily used floating magic to circle around Shia again and again. Each time she passed in front of Shia, she would deliberately make a big-eye-small-eye expression O_o to stare at her intently.
"Could you please stop circling?"
"No way, I must keep watch over you for Her Majesty."
"That's not necessary. I'm not a child who would get lost."
"Although you're an adult as a human, in my view, you're no different from a child."
"Tch! You're clearly the one who's more like a child! So tiny!"
"What are you saying! I'm so cute!"
Damn! Do you know how long I spent creating this appearance!
The computer even crashed once in the middle! Causing me to have to do it twice! Damn, it made me so angry!
"Hmph! You mortals! Simply cannot comprehend my beauty!"
"Yes yes yes! You're very pretty! I hope you grow up quickly!"
"Tch!"
Damn! I really want to transform into Catania and show her my true power!
The Catania I created is a super sister! A great beauty! Whether it's the chest or butt, she's way better than you, stinky princess!
"Huff-"
Perhaps because they had walked for too long, Shia's breathing became heavy.
"What's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, just need to rest a bit."
Oh right! I forgot I've been flying this whole time! Using magical power so I'm not tired at all!
Oh my, our poor little princess must be tired.
"Hmph, tired, aren't you? Come, I'll carry you."
"You'll carry me?"
"That's right! Come, maiden! Grab my hand! This time! With no regrets or remorse! Head toward the future you desire!"
"What are you talking about?"
Shia looked at Lily with the expression of looking at an idiot.
"Tch, you don't understand. Anyway, just grab on!"
"Alright, eh eh ahhh!"
Hehe! Taking you on a roller coaster ride!
"Ahhh! Slow! Slower!"
Spinning circles in the air with Shia, Lily seemed to not care much about having died into the game world.