Girl in the Box: Please tell me why I was reincarnated as a mimic monster!

"There's nothing to be afraid of now..."

He gently stroked her head.

"From now on, I will always be with you, and I will not accept anything you say."

His forehead lightly touched hers, a gentle warmth flowing between their skin.

"No rebuttals or objections will be accepted."

The unfathomable blackness receded from her eyes, her cherry-colored eyes regained their brilliance, the coldness was dispelled by warmth, and someone's presence enveloped her, as if everything had calmed down.

The kiss was stolen from her for the third time.

There was no burning heat, no irresistible roughness; it was just a simple kiss.

How much time has passed? A second? A few minutes? Or a whole day? Moonlight has crept in through the cracks in the window, what a long kiss... Who could it be?

Li was bewildered. He couldn't see anything in the dimly lit room by the moonlight, and his Demon Eye wasn't activated, but he seemed to already know who was there.

She left.

She moved away slightly, and a strand of her light blue hair shimmered in the moonlight. Strange, had her hair always looked like that before?

Her pink tongue swept across her cherry lips, lifting the unbroken silver thread and bringing it into her mouth. The blush on her face had not faded as she savored and relished the taste. Above that were two aquamarine 'gems'.

Deep and clear, as if one were on a calm sea, one's heart would be purified by those eyes.

So beautiful...

Her body, having regained its warmth, had calmed down. Her hands, no longer trembling, gripped the sheets tightly. She was surprised that she didn't resist, letting herself be manipulated without feeling any discomfort.

After she brushed her long hair behind her ear, the two, now accustomed to the darkness, could look each other in the eye. Ning still maintained her superior position, pressing down on Li tightly and giving her no chance to escape.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that this little rabbit has truly been driven to a dead end. A smile with a beastly quality has already appeared on Ning's face, and there's a bad feeling about it...

"Have you calmed down yet?" Ning poked her flushed face.

"How could anyone possibly calm down?!" Li immediately complained. "How can anyone be so unreasonable! Once isn't enough, so they do it again!!"

Li still vaguely remembers what just happened. The first time, it pulled her back from her reverie to that unpleasant memory; the second time, it was like a hand reaching out from the darkness and pulling her out of the darkness.

But thinking back on it carefully, it's really so embarrassing, I just want to find a hole and crawl into it.

"Actually, this is the third time already," Ning said with a wicked smile. "There was one time when I first came to the Duchy."

"No, stop talking! Let me go!"

Is this the third time already?!

My heart is pounding so hard it feels like it's going to explode. Why am I reacting like this? If I did this so abruptly with a boy, I'd definitely be very upset, but why don't I feel this way with girls?

No, this is going to look weird...

Li struggled to escape from Ning's embrace, but Ning actually tightened her grip and pinned her to the bed.

“I say, Ning… you seem a little strange today…?” Li asked tentatively.

“…Maybe so,” Ning didn’t deny it, “or perhaps you haven’t noticed yet?”

"What...what did you find?" Li looked away.

"Hmm...it seems like everything should be fine now." Ning relaxed and rested her head on Li's chest. "You always run away from things like this."

"I-I didn't!"

A powerless rebuttal. Li herself didn't know if she would act the same way in such a situation, but so far, Ning's words seemed to be correct, and even she was beginning to doubt whether she had such a problem.

"I like you."

A sudden, direct shot hit right in the heart.

"~ ~~!?"

Because she was too shocked to speak, after leaving the maze she vaguely sensed that Ning's feelings were different from before, but it also seemed that there was no difference. So she treated her as if she were the same as usual.

She was surprised, but upon reflection, it made sense. She just couldn't figure out why… Along with Ning's confession, what filled her heart more than surprise was happiness, an indescribable happiness.

"I want to have you all to myself." Ning's face was so close they were almost touching. "From today onwards, you are mine, and no one can change that. From today onwards, you no longer need to be afraid. I will be with you for the rest of my life. From today onwards, be my bride, okay? Li."

She whispered her name, extending a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to herself, her sincere and loving eyes gazing at her without flinching or hiding, awaiting an answer.

It was an unfamiliar realm, a realm even more unfamiliar than another world, yet a realm that exists in any world. It was a place I had never been to on Earth. Could I now step into it?

Go ahead. Hesitating here isn't like you. You're the kind of fool who acts first and then regrets it. But I believe this decision won't disappoint you. It would be a real fool to regret it.

She and I will wish you both well. Please don't be afraid, take this step.

Although I have only ever dealt with swords in my entire life and know nothing about these matters, I think this might be the same as my feelings towards swords. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Stand tall and proud, I believe you two are a perfect match.

Although it was unexpected, I wish you both all the best.

It was as if I heard five familiar voices, voices of five people who were no longer alive, or even no longer capable of existing. They were the benefactors I had encountered in this life, irreplaceable and important people.

They gave him a push from behind, and the image of their smiling faces flashed through his mind. The answer was already clear to him, and there was nothing to hesitate about.

"Can you be with me, Ning?"

Chapter 4 After the Confession

"...It's morning...ah..."

Li struggled in bed for a moment, but couldn't get out. She was exhausted after all that tossing and turning last night, so she decided to stay in bed.

She burrowed into the dimly lit bed to escape the reality that it was already morning. The comforting scent made her feel lighter. When she opened her eyes, her naked body came into view. It was the owner of that body who had given her unforgettable memories last night.

The naked body possessed a unique perfection and purity. Li subconsciously reached out to touch it, and the silky smooth touch made her unable to resist. She began to boldly explore this "territory" that belonged only to her.

First, they climbed up those bouncy, pudding-like peaks, then strolled down the mountain onto the flat, expansive plain, before jumping into the deep rift valley. They explored the rift valley with particular care, and sure enough, the thing was gone.

"I'm talking about you..."

"Huh?!"

Two demonic claws grabbed Li's chest, plunging the adventurer Li into grave danger!

"That's too rude."

"~~~?! Wait, don't do that. It's going to look weird!"

The Great Demon King burrowed into the covers and revealed her true form. She skillfully teased Li's breasts, and if this continued, she would succumb to temptation like she did last night.

Last night, after exchanging feelings with Ning, they did something incredible. I never expected it to turn out like this. I did it on a whim, and when I came to my senses, the light coming in through the window was no longer moonlight.

Well... last night's experience can be summed up in one sentence.

Slime (Ning) is really amazing...

She guided her, who was completely unfamiliar with all of this, with perfect control of her strength. Her exquisite technique caused her consciousness to wander several times. She was amazing...

And that thing... you know, that one, it's so spectacular... Waaaaah, I have to stop here! I can't say any more! If I do, I'll have to cross over it.

Last night, I foolishly asked her about having children, and it seems she's been researching this for a long time. Apparently, dragons' physiological structure is no different from humans, except they don't reproduce through mating. Logically, they should also have reproductive organs like a uterus.

As for Ning... slimes are really too convenient. The body can change at will, so that thing can also be created by changing the body. Due to the characteristics of that body, there are many ways to play with it.

So, the issue of whether or not I could have children was resolved, and I don't remember much after that, because I was so comfortable that my consciousness was somewhat blurred.

"Fine, I'll let you go."

Just as Li was about to completely succumb, her breasts broke free from the clutches of the Great Demon King. Ning smiled wickedly as he withdrew his hand, and a strange emptiness filled Li's body. She pressed herself close to him and whispered something in his ear.

"What? Getting into the mood?"

"Who, who's feeling anything?!"

"Hey~ Really?"

Ning seemed to transform into the Demon King of the Night, revealing an evil smile. The two naked bodies rubbed together, sending electric shocks through their bodies as he caressed every part of them.

"Your body is behaving so honestly, you clearly want it, don't you?" Ning gently bit Li Min's sensitive ear. "Is it okay if we continue like this?"

"Really, really, we don't need it anymore!" Li struggled to say.

"Okay, that's enough. This is your punishment for waking me up." Ning stopped abruptly and then lightly tapped her head.

The airflow from lifting the blankets dispelled the heat from their bodies, leaving the two naked girls exposed to the air. Ning walked off the bed without a care and opened the wardrobe to choose what to wear that day.

She was furious that she could calmly choose clothes after doing that kind of thing, but she couldn't bring herself to actually get angry. Helpless, she got out of bed and tidied up the clothes that had been scattered on the floor last night.

After Ning picked out her clothes, she held up a beautiful dress and looked at Li with a bright smile. Her smile held an unyielding meaning, and Li knew what it meant. She silently took two steps back.

"Um... clothes, I..."

"Don't run away!"

"Whoa!? I could have done it myself!?"

"Just be quiet!"

Of course, she was eventually caught, blushing as Ning helped her put on all her clothes, including her underwear. Honestly, she could have come alone, but she had to do this kind of shameful play.

Looking at herself all dressed up, Li Ning nodded in satisfaction, but she probably forgot the fact that she was also naked...

"So why did you make me wear it first..." Li flipped her hair and curled it.

"Because I don't need to go through the complicated process of dressing someone else." Ning snapped her fingers. "It's quite nice to experience dressing someone else."

With a snap of her fingers, a watery magical light enveloped her body, transforming it into a pretty little dress. She would do this occasionally when she was feeling lazy, but usually she would put it on manually because she wanted to be closer to humanity and to reason.

Ah, this person is truly flawless in every sense... but...

"I feel so at ease..." Li stroked her calm left chest. "There's nothing left to be afraid of..."

At first, it didn't feel real. While sitting on the bed, a large number of black illusions surrounded me. Someone's corpse lay to one side, and a demon sneered as it raised a spear and repeatedly stabbed itself.

"It's just an illusion," Li told herself, but her body still trembled uncontrollably, and then her consciousness gradually blurred, plunging her into that darkness once again.

But not anymore, a warm feeling in my heart tells me.

Because of her.

The first person I met after coming into this world was a bit strange, a perfectionist, irreplaceable, and unique—the one I could entrust everything to. She found herself in that darkness, asserted her dominance, and there was truly nothing I could do about her.

"What's wrong?" Ning asked.

"It's nothing," Li shook his head. "Let's go, it wouldn't be good to keep everyone waiting."

Li naturally took Ning's hand, and the two smiled at each other before standing together at the door. It was as if they had returned to the era of the labyrinth, adventuring together within it. The storm they were about to face was an adventure on a completely different level compared to the labyrinth itself.

"It will be fine."

What's past is past; there's no point in blaming yourself or feeling regret.

"I've stopped thinking about it!"

“So you’re just not suited to thinking about complicated things,” Ning interrupted her carefully crafted reasoning with a wry smile. “But let me figure these things out; it’s what a husband should do.”

"Ah... if it's yuri, then there's no distinction between husband and wife, right..."

"I don't care, you are my bride."

"...I never intended to compete for this in the first place."

The bickering continues.

Chapter 5 Return to the Front

"Good morning."

"Oh, good morning, Shi."

"Um, good morning! ...Is that so?"

"Are you alright, Sister Li?"

Everyone is very worried about you.

"It's okay, I'm full of energy now!"

Upon entering the living room, several guests and family members who were staying at the house came up to greet them, offering words of concern. Even Shuangyue rubbed against their feet in a way that expressed its care.

Seriously, what am I, this stubborn person, anyway... when I have so many friends and family who worry about me?

In short, she wanted to show them her best self, and she was genuinely happy to have so many friends. Suddenly, her hand, which she was holding, was tugged; it seemed someone was unhappy…like a child…

"It's okay."

The eldest sister, Fino, gently stroked Ri's head, gazing intently at the two holding hands, a meaningful smile playing on her lips... Ri's face flushed slightly, as expected, she couldn't hide it from her sister.