After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

"When it comes to tormenting people, I'm no match for you."

"Well, with a little modification, it can become a rather unique entertainment facility. I plan to promote these things in the future so everyone can enjoy them too!"

"What about weapons for combat? There should be some weapons that have practical combat value, right?"

"Of course, but that's not my forte. I'd have to ask someone special... Silent Leaf, is the guide ready?"

"Ready."

……

Throughout the journey, Ji Zhiye stayed by the girls' side without speaking or showing any expression.

Only then did she sigh and say, "Lord Hofa, please come in and explain."

"Um...cough cough..."

……

Suddenly, a door next to them was pushed open.

Although everyone looked towards the source of the sound, what came out was a beautiful, large-breasted, and incredibly fair-skinned blue-haired girl.

Her figure was graceful, and a light blue dress perfectly outlined her elegant curves. Her eyes were calm and focused, but a slight blush appeared on her cheeks.

(This...this guy, could it be...?)

Lonnie's heart skipped a beat, and facing everyone's gaze, the man nodded and said, "Yes, that's right... I, I am Hoffa. I apologize for my appearance."

"what?"

"It's... Hoffa?"

……

The girls had met Hoffa twice when they first went to the post-apocalyptic independent kingdom. At that time, he was the leader of the descendants who stayed behind in the post-apocalyptic independent kingdom, and he had fought with the girls.

However, because the girls practiced the Sun Loli God Technique, Elcia displayed unprecedented power. So Hoffa was afraid and prepared to negotiate, but was ambushed by Mortar and disappeared in the wilderness.

This action, of course, amplified the power of Silent Leaf. With a death wish, she passed the torture device and was able to contend with Elcia, resulting in a fierce battle.

……

Looking back on the past now, I feel a bit wistful.

However, neither Lonnies nor Elusia harbored hatred... because battles between humans, no matter how fierce, were ultimately their own affair. And now, their task was to fight against alien civilizations, so all of humanity should unite unconditionally.

And the eight-tailed fox? He recounted them with great familiarity:

"Commander Elusia, did you see that? Right in front of you is a very practical combat weapon!"

"Huh, what... do you mean?"

"It's Hoffa, isn't it? Her body is my masterpiece, a fusion of beauty and strength. Not only is her physical strength formidable, but I've also infused every drop of her blood with the power of molten lava. So, whenever she's injured, Miss Hoffa's fighting power actually increases, making her even more formidable in battle."

As the eight-tailed fox introduced him, Hoffa's cheeks flushed slightly.

However, she still nodded and added an explanation, following the eight-tailed fox's words:

"Miss Eight-Tailed Fox is right. Although my body looks beautiful now, it's all for the purpose of deceiving the enemy. In reality, my body only feels one-tenth the pain of an ordinary person, and even if my arm is severed, it won't affect my subsequent battle. On the contrary, I can move on my own to control my opponent."

"oh……?"

"Moreover, my body has actually been destroyed. This body is less a new body and more a combat weapon that Miss Eight-Tailed Fox and I discussed together, to allow me to complete my final mission."

……

Hearing Hoffa say that, Lonnies felt a little embarrassed.

Why is there such a big difference between me and Hoffa, even though we're both boys?

Their level of understanding is completely different!

If only I hadn't been so overly sensitive back then, I wouldn't have embarrassed myself like this. Making such a fuss over the slightest bullying is just incredibly shameful.

but……

……

"Hmm, I understand. Hofa, Eight-Tailed Fox, I'm fairly satisfied with the results you've submitted, but there's one thing you've overlooked."

"What is it?"

"That means... fertility must be preserved, okay? Don't forget to bring the next generation into the world."

"Uh?!"

"Continuity is the true meaning of life, so don't forget to design organs like the uterus, okay? Miss Hoffa's genes are actually quite excellent and worth passing on."

Elusia shook her finger and said so.

Chapter 58 Triangular Relationship

Thus, the work in the ruined city was basically completed.

With Cecily's help, the girls reactivated the portal here... After that, they could continue to travel between different cities through the teleportation connection between Rainbow Abyss.

This is certainly a good thing, but the cost of teleportation portals is still quite high, so for now it is only limited to use in war or emergency situations.

……

"Yes, Silent Leaf, that's how it is. In the meantime, you and Hoffa should rest well in the ruined city. Once we've placed the Abyss, we'll return to the past."

Elusia is a very gentle girl, and she knows that Silent Leaf has a lot to say to Hoffa.

but?

Ji Zhiye shook his head and said:

“No, Princess Elusia, I don’t need to do that, because for me, this is a journey of atonement.”

“Atony, why would you think that? You did absolutely nothing wrong. Even if you were deceived and turned your sword against me, that's all in the past.”

Elusia shook her head. She wasn't one to hold grudges, and the fact that Silent Leaf had always helped the girls and wasn't like the Eight-Tailed Fox who often caused trouble was enough to prove her point.

but……

"Atonement is not just about getting forgiveness from others; I can never forgive myself."

"Uh?"

"Because, after following everyone on this long journey, I've realized that the reason I've met with this fate is because I'm just too stupid."

"The Leaf of Silence?"

"I don't have the intelligence of Princess Elusia, nor the emotional intelligence of Su Ling and the others. Even my combat strength and adaptability are far inferior to those of the Eight-Tailed Fox. So, someone like me deserves to be deceived."

Silent Leaf lowered her head. Actually, for her, the most important thing was to settle accounts with Mortak and kill that disgusting guy completely.

However, after so many things have happened, she is no longer able to seek revenge on Mortak... Now, Silent Leaf has almost nothing left to do, and her only option seems to be self-deception.

but……

Facing this desolate leaf, Elusia frowned and said seriously:

“Hoo... Silent Leaf, it’s not that I can’t understand your predicament, it’s just that you need to get out of this shadow from the past on your own.”

"shadow?"

"Yes, when my homeland was destroyed, there was a time when I felt just like you are now. I suddenly felt incredibly lost, as if I had no motivation to do anything. I felt like I was a complete waste, utterly shameful."

"..."

"During that time, I was immersed in a period of deep thought, even wandering alone under an assumed name. But later, I realized... life in this world, time may seem long, but it's also short; many things pass in the blink of an eye. So, often, there's no need to be so hard on yourself."

"Elusia..."

"If you don't know what to do tomorrow, then do what you need to do today. If you don't know where to start with long-term planning, then don't hesitate about your ideas. Whatever you do, be true to your own soul and to the partners who have supported you along the way."

"This……"

Ji Zhiye fell into thought. Although she still hadn't found a solution, she seemed to have grasped something slightly.

Seeing her like this, Elusia knew she didn't need to continue giving her pointers, and instead changed the subject:

"So, Silent Leaf, this is a rare opportunity. Don't you really want to say anything to Hoffa?"

"Well, let's forget about that... I've recently noticed that Prince Hofa seems quite happy when he's with the Eight-Tailed Fox."

"Wasn't that what they were discussing recently, about weapons reorganization?"

“I don’t know if this is right… but I do know that Her Highness Hofa has always raised me as a child and a subordinate, and I can only obey her orders. The Eight-Tailed Fox is different. To Lord Hofa, the Eight-Tailed Fox symbolically represents the past glory of the Independent Kingdom. So their relationship is that of partners, right? Should I not get involved?”

"Ugh, this is really troublesome. Well then, Jizhiye, you continue working here for now, I'll go ask the Eight-Tailed Fox."

……

……

Although Elusia usually gives the impression of being a very venomous and domineering person, what is she really like?

This black-haired girl is actually a very kind person.

She was mindful of her companions' feelings, so despite the troublesome situation, she temporarily set aside her work and prepared to find the eight-tailed fox to investigate.

"Princess Elusia, what brings you here?"

The eight-tailed fox shook her eight tails and confidently placed her fingers on her chest.

"Eight-tailed fox, didn't I tell you that you can fool around with everyone here, but you can't date before things are over? Because it will make everyone uneasy and the atmosphere will be chaotic."

"Dating... I... I'm not dating anyone?"

“However, I received a report that you seem to be dating Hoffa recently.”

"Ah, who...who said that? Was it Zhou Mixue?!"

"Don't worry about who said it, just explain it to me clearly."

"Ugh."

The eight-tailed fox lowered her head and sighed, "Yes...that's right, but it's more like catching up with old friends than dating, isn't it?"