The next morning, Loid woke up in Lalica’s stronghold; it was not that she was crushing his bones by hugging too tightly; it was just that she had locked him in her embrace, so he could not free himself.

He was facing her. Loid looked at her peaceful sleeping face; he didn’t want to wake her up; she was exhausted last night after using her ability to limit.

But he also wanted to go check how other where doing; Elizabeth and Amilia were driving all night, so he was a little worried about them.

He tried to free himself, since he couldn’t remove her arms; he tried to slowly slide down.

"Ah?"

Her arms around him tightened, pressing him strongly against her chest.

"Darling, why struggle so much? Not liking hugging me." Lalica said, opening her eyes.

"Ah, you’re awake,’’ Loid muttered, looking into her eyes.

"Going to see your favorite person?" Lalica touched her nose with his as she muttered.

"No", Loid denied.

"You can go, though." She released him.

"Really!" Loid looked at her just for a moment. "Alright.’’ Loid sat up.

"Ha!"

She grabbed his wrist, pulling him back into her embrace.

"What do you mean by ’alright ’?" Lalica asked, narrowing her eyes.

"I mean, I’m going to see Elizabeth.’’ Loid pressed His lips tighter, holding his laughter back, after seeing her look.

"Tsk,’’ Lalica clicked her tongue in annoyance and tightened her arms around him.

"I’m kidding, you’re the favorite, I swear,’’ Loid said immediately; he knew she wouldn’t break his ribs, but still, let’s not mess around.

"You learn to lie every well." Lalica opened her mouth wide and gently bit his cheek, running her tongue around.

"Um..., if you don’t believe me, then that’s not my fault... hey, stop it already, ow! Your teeth, don’t bite!. "

"Smooch!"

Lalica kissed his cheek before releasing him.

"Alright, Mister liar, let’s go take a bath, then we’ll see them together. Also, I need Aunt to cook something; I’m starving.’’

"I’m not a liar.’’

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Meanwhile, Elizabeth had already freshened up after taking a bath. Now she was in the kitchen, cooking for everyone.

There was still dark outside, but much better compared to night; it was just because of a thick layer of clouds.

Soon, women with wavy-red hair also entered the kitchen.

"Morning, Mira," Elizabeth said, looking at her. "How did everyone sleep?’’

Mira sighed. ’’ It good thing Alice knows when to back down, or I would be seeing a battle between her and you dauther, i was really scared knowing she was carrying a loaded gun with her.’’

’’ haha..don’t worry; she won’t shoot. Even if she had pointed at anyone, it was only for empty threats.’’ Elizabeth laughed.

"It wasn’t a toy, you know; you should have taken it away from her’’ Mira said, looking at carefree mother.

"She’s not going to give me no matter what I do, and she had three more, who knows where she was hiding,’’ Elizabeth said, opening the freezer, taking out eggs.

"Really! Three?!’’

"Yeah, three I bought her legally,’’

"Can I ask her one for self-defense?"

"Well, if she gives you one, then sure,’’ Elizabeth said, walking and placing eggs on the slab.

"I will convince her,’’ Mira said confidently.

"Well, are you even able to shoot?’’ Elizabeth asked, chuckling,

"I can; don’t think of me as weak hearted women; I survived alone at my workplace when everyone was dead,’’ Mira said.

"Well, if I’m not wrong..., well, forget it., yep you can’t be underestimated, ’’ Elizabeth laughed a little.

Mira felt embarrassed; seeing her expression, she knew Elizabeth knew that Loid saved her, and here she was acting tough. Making a fool of herself. What got into her? She calmed herself.

She still needed to ask an important thing; now she finally got a chance, she didn’t want to delay it.

She walked closer to her.

’’By the way, your relationship with Loid was like, you know..., can I join’’ She asked, looking at Elizabeth, studying her reaction.

"Huh... what?’’ Elizabeth looked at her, pretending not to have heard her.

"I said, um... nothing, y-you need help in cooking’’

"Oh dear, I heard you. Well, why are you asking me? Though sure you can, but I’m not sure how about Lalica and Loid.’’

"Y-you okay with it?" Mira asked, surprised.

"Of course, in this world-ending situation, when we had no idea what was going to happen tomorrow. Why would I become a wall between you and your happiness? But were you wanting to be with him because you like him, or were you using him for your insecurities?" Elizabeth asked, looking into amber eyes, which fluttered, maybe because what she said was uncomfortable for her to talk about.

"I like him..."

"No, dear, let me finish," Seeing her listening, Elizabeth continued. "Just you know he wasn’t capable of abandoning anyone, at least not those people who entered his life. Even if those were present for a few moments. You saw it yesterday: how he jumped in front of the giant; he was aware that what he was doing was stupid and dangerous, yet he was ready to die there, but believe me, it’s not because he slept with Lalica; if in her place were an Alimia or you, he would have jumped to save you without caring about the outcome.

Thought I’m working on making him more selfish,’’ Elizabeth added at last.

"W-why? " It’s taken Mira by surprise; she knows he was kind that why he helped her, but why does she want him to turn into a selfish person?

"Because that’s good for him," Elizabeth answered without explaining much.

"How will you do that?"

"By loving him hehehe..."

"Huh, what do you mean?"

"Alright lets stop this talk. So what I mean is, ask yourself if you want to have an intimate relationship with him because you like him or for some other reason, and whatever the answer you get, share it with me. I would help you. If I can. And I don’t mind you getting sexual with him, but about Loid and Lalica, I can’t say anything. Though you can tell me if you have any idea to convince them; if I like it, maybe I will help you a little. Hehe.."

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