That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

What the hell?

Hall was somewhat bewildered. The magical barrier protecting his body had not activated because it had not sensed any threat, and the primordial runes had no effect because they had not sensed any malice from Olga Marie.

I got slapped for no reason.

Hall's gaze fell on the window beside him, where sunlight was streaming in from outside.

"It's daytime now."

Although Hall's consciousness did not stay in the Sea of ​​Life for long, it seemed as if a whole night had passed in reality.

Olga Marie's hand didn't land; her pretty face was filled with anger as she said, "That's right, it's daytime now, so could you please explain why you're sleeping in my bed?"

Hall touched his cheek, still feeling a tingling numbness, and said speechlessly, "This is my bed, isn't it?"

"I was the one who slept on top first."

"What kind of robber logic is this? I already kindly didn't send you away last night," Hall said patiently.

Olga Marie's amber eyes were sharp as knives as she spoke loudly, "If I had known you were so shameless, I wouldn't have slept here, and I wouldn't have even bothered to share a room with you."

Instead of being angry at Olga Marie's disdainful declaration, Hall found it rather amusing.

This spoiled personality probably means she has never experienced the harsh realities of society.

Hall's temper wasn't good enough to remain calm after being slapped for no reason. He didn't intend to indulge her, and he wasn't angry because he was thinking about how to retaliate.

Should he slap Olga Marie too? Given her personality, it could very well lead to a complete breakdown in their relationship.

Spanking? We're all adults here; this kind of behavior is more like humiliating her self-esteem.

"In short, please get off me, and Joan of Arc, please leave this room until either Olga or Marie is out." Hall calmly ordered Joan of Arc, who was watching from the sidelines, his voice carrying an unyielding will.

Clutching the blanket, Joan of Arc glanced instinctively at her mistress, Olga Marie, who showed no reaction. Sensing the unusual atmosphere, she hesitated for a moment before leaving the room.

One update today.

I accidentally stayed up too late watching the League of Legends match!

Very impressive.

Chapter 372 I'm just lusting after your body.

In the not-so-spacious room, Olga Marie stood to one side with her arms crossed, her pretty face filled with displeasure and anger.

To save face, the room was put into a silencing spell.

"Olga Marie Asmiret Animusfia".

That's a really long name.

Hall read out Olga Marie's full name, marveling at its length while secretly admiring his own memory.

"What...what are you doing?"

When Hall pronounced her full name in a calm tone, Olga Marie couldn't help but feel guilty. As the heir of the Animusfia family, she rarely saw her father when she was young, and in her memory, her father was always unusually calm when he was angry.

The second slap didn't land, largely because Olga Marie realized what she was doing and regretted acting impulsively in the heat of the moment.

Hall sat on the bed, clasped his hands together, and said calmly, "You are the head of the Animusfia family and also the director of Chaldea. I am just a magician who has briefly cooperated with Chaldea. Apart from that relationship, there is no superior-subordinate relationship between us."

Olga Marie turned her face away and snorted, "So what?"

Even if she realized her mistake, Olga Marie had no intention of admitting it.

"So, I'm asking, what were you thinking when you slept in my bed and slapped me?"

"..."

"My patience is limited, and to avoid a similar situation from happening again, I think it's best to draw a clear line now."

What do you want?

Seeing Olga Marie's stubbornness, Hall frowned: "Despite coming from a prestigious magic family and experiencing Rafe's betrayal, you still don't seem to have improved at all."

"Why should I be lectured by you..."

"Because I am a rather petty person, my appreciation of your Chaldea's goodwill may be a matter of personal interest, but it is not a reason for you to take advantage of this goodwill. Apologize and leave my room. You are not allowed to set foot here again."

"What if I refuse?"

Hall's tone turned cold, and his demonic eyes flashed with a hint of chill as he looked at Olga Marie: "Then I'll have no choice but to expel you from Uruk City."

Olga Marie sensed the seriousness of the situation from Hall's attitude. A look of astonishment appeared on her face. She lowered her head, gripping the hem of her short skirt tightly, her fingers turning white as she whispered, "I don't want to."

Hall was getting impatient: "Didn't you hear what I just said?"

“I can apologize, but I will not leave this room.”

“A simple apology can’t solve anything; if you make a mistake, you have to pay the price.”

"..."

The atmosphere was tense. Olga Marie was infuriated by Hall's unyielding attitude, but she knew that continuing to vent her anger would only make things worse.

She said earnestly, "I can guarantee it won't happen again."

Hall said calmly, "This is hardly a price to pay."

Olga Marie looked up and met Hall's eyes, raising her voice: "If that's not enough, you can give me the same treatment I gave you."

Should he slap her back? Hall did have that thought, but considering the trouble she might cause in the future and that he was simply not suited to do such a thing.

Hall shook his head: "There's no need for that. I've made myself perfectly clear. No one here is obligated to tolerate your whims."

“I can make it up to you.” Olga Marie panicked, her eyes unsure where to look, like a child who had done something wrong looking for an excuse.

“You are of no use to me now. Just as King Gilgamesh said, you are just a little girl who needs to be taken care of,” Hall said coldly.

"don't want···"

"..."

Olga Marie lowered her head, her face completely obscured. Her shoulders trembled, and her weak voice trembled with tears: "I know I can't do anything by myself, and I know I have a proud and arrogant nature..."

We used this trick last time, didn't we?

"I'm sorry, I don't have time to take care of you right now." Hall took a step to leave the room, when he suddenly felt his clothes being grabbed.

Olga Marie grabbed Hall's clothes, her eyes red and glistening with tears. "Then tell me what I should do! No one has ever told me these things, what I should do, how to gain recognition from others, how to be praised. Please, since you saved me and gave me a new body, tell me."

What kind of robber logic is that?

Hall's face darkened. "This is your own responsibility."

"Because I am the head of the Animusphia family, and the director of Chaldea, the only surviving human organization."

"..."

"I just want praise, I just want recognition... But it's too heavy, I can't do it well at all. Even with this body now, I'm clearly more capable than Fujimaru Ritsuka, but I still can't compare to her... In the end, I can only be alone."

Hall countered, "There are many people in worse situations than you, and many who have suffered even more. Even in this era, countless people have lost their families and lives because of the burning of humanity. Is this all you want to say? I'm sorry, we have nothing more to talk about."

Olga Marie wiped away her tears, clenched her fists, and said softly, "Even after all this, you still don't intend to change your mind. You truly are an excellent magician, just like my father."

Hall didn't think this was a compliment. In the eyes of ordinary people, so-called excellent magicians were a group of unorthodox, cold-blooded, ruthless scum who had no morals.

It's time to end this.

Hall sighed inwardly. This way, he wouldn't have to cross paths with Chaldea in the Seventh Singularity. As for the rift in their relationship, it would only be with Olga Marie, and there would be many ways to repair it in the future.

“If there’s no reason for you to forgive my behavior just now, then create one.”

Hall, who thought Olga Marie had given up, was taken aback: "Create a reason?"

Olga Marie stared defiantly at Hall and declared, "We are to be married. The name Animusfia is worthy of you. The union of excellent magician bloodlines can produce even more outstanding offspring. If you become my husband, you will have every reason to forgive my earlier offense."

what is this?

Hall was somewhat amused and exasperated, feeling for the first time that Olga Marie had thrown him off balance.

After saying this, Olga Marie was also caught in a daze of shyness because of her impulsiveness. She dared not look at Hall anymore and clutched her sleeve to hide the blush on her pretty face.

In the silence, it was Olga Marie who could no longer bear it and urged in a low voice, "Say something quickly."

"Are you serious? You're not spouting nonsense just because you breathed in air containing divine ether."

Hall was dizzy from Olga Marie's skillful maneuvers.

"If you can let me stay here, then I'm serious."

"I'm sorry, I have no plans to get married at the moment, and I can't be sure of your true feelings."

"I think so too. You have to make sacrifices to do anything, if you think I'm joking..."

Olga Marie took a deep breath, gently cupped Hall's face in her hands, and tiptoed to offer him an awkward, sweet kiss.

Hall's eyes widened slightly: "......"

You can see the girl's tightly closed eyes, and her fair face, besides being shy, also carries a certain determination.

Lip points.

Olga Marie, suppressing her shyness, looked directly into Hall's eyes; her shy expression seemed genuine.

Hall frowned and said, "I want to hear your real thoughts."

Olga Marie took a step back, crossed her right arm, and mustered her courage to face Hall: "When I hit you just now, I was thinking, why were you so calm? Why did you seem to care about me at all, like you were treating me like a stranger? Yet I was so happy to see you again. I don't understand this kind of thinking and I'm angry."

"Now I'm sure of my own thoughts. I care about your attitude towards me. I want your praise. I want your recognition. I want to get your attention."

"This is not just about repaying a debt of gratitude."

"Just like you said, I'm just a willful little girl. I only realized this after being betrayed by my father's assistant, Rafe, who is also the person I trust most. I know I have many immature aspects, just like just now. I don't want to lose you because of my immaturity."

"If I leave here, I'll probably disappear like you, not knowing when I'll meet you again. But both I and Chaldea need your help."

"You're the one who made me realize this."

After speaking earnestly, Olga Marie seemed relieved and gave Hall a bright smile.

After listening to Olga Marie's story, Hall remained silent for a moment before replying seriously, "I don't have that many complicated thoughts about you."

I'm just lusting after your body.

It was with this common sense in mind that Hall decided to try to get rid of Olga Marie.