Chapter 510 - 510: A Topic for Elves

Riveria's words fell into the Elves' hearts, sending countless ripples through them.

"..."

Alicia was speechless for a moment.

As one of Riveria's supporters, she did not even know whether the emotions churning inside her came from shock at this unexpected fact, or confusion over the Elf princess's wording.

Not true lovers?

They were already planning to marry, and she could still say that?

And just now, Riveria-sama had clearly been holding the boy while directly confessing her love, hadn't she?!

Although Alicia had never been in love, she often listened to the younger members of the Familia pour out their worries and gave other girls advice about romance. As someone who had heard plenty, Alicia was certain that the Elf princess's words were definitely strange.

A thought flashed through her mind. Could Riveria-sama be as innocent as a little girl when it came to love?

No, Riveria-sama certainly knew about romance. So why was she so awkward on the outside?

Alicia could not understand it at all. Her expression was complicated, as if she were saying, "What exactly is this Elf princess talking about? Does she really know that what she just said has already gone beyond ordinary lovers?"

Before Alicia could feel guilty over such disrespectful thoughts, her confusion and shock continued to pile up.

"I used to think there was no man in this world worthy of Riveria-sama, but if it is Cranel-san, I can accept it..."

Ryuu voiced her thoughts.

She had never expected that what she had said during their journey through the Spirit Land would become reality today.

Although Ryuu fully accepted the relationship between the boy and Riveria, this brought up another serious problem.

"Riveria-sama, if you intend to marry Cranel-san, then what about the other girls in his harem..."

Ryuu asked tentatively.

The fact that the boy had several lovers had already spread throughout Orario. If Riveria wanted to reach the point of marriage with Bell, the harem was a mountain she could not avoid.

Even if Riveria herself had no reservations, the opinions of the other Elves and how to treat the other women in the harem were both problems that could not be ignored.

"They can simply become [concubines], can't they?"

Riveria answered as though it were only natural.

She looked very far ahead. Judging by a woman's position, Goddesses could not bear children with people of the Lower World. As long as she and the boy reached that stage, the position of primary wife would naturally belong to Riveria.

"Mm..."

Ryuu unconsciously frowned.

On one side was a friendship she had to cherish. On the other was her loyalty to the royal family. Ryuu had no idea whether she should support Syr or Riveria.

Not to mention, she herself held special feelings for the boy and wanted Bell to remain by her side.

Ryuu's thoughts were an utter mess, so she simply set those worries aside and guided the topic toward a more pressing issue.

"Riveria-sama, would the royals living in Alf's Royal Forest agree to something like this?"

Ryuu was only able to set aside her fixed beliefs and accept their romance because she had grown close to the boy.

But the other Elves were different.

Especially Riveria's father. Ryuu truly could not imagine what sort of terrifying conflict would break out if this matter spread.

"Mm... I've been worrying about that too. But once it's done, it's done, right? I'll figure out the rest later."

Riveria glanced at the boy beside Ais, and a nearly imperceptible blush flickered across her cheeks.

In her plan, that forbidden line could only be crossed after marriage.

But that was only the ideal situation, a duty she ought to fulfill as royalty.

The mischievous, willful Elf princess could not care about that much.

Riveria refused to admit that she and the boy were true lovers only because her girlish side was at work. Even she did not know when, during her relationship with Bell, her mature side would take the lead.

"..."

Alicia was utterly speechless.

She had sensed the contradiction within the Elf princess. No wonder Riveria-sama had said something so strange.

A young girl's modesty and a mature woman's composure existed in the same body. The two were now maintaining a delicate balance, but once that balance tilted, her love would swallow Riveria whole, just as it had today.

A scene flashed through Alicia's mind, Riveria taking the initiative to seek love from the boy.

No, no, no. That was Riveria-sama. Wouldn't that be far too strange?

She actually said something like making it a fait accompli...

Gale, say something back. Why have you suddenly turned useless and stopped saying a single word?

Alicia supported Riveria unconditionally, and she had also been moved by the boy's heroic bearing, believing the two of them were extremely well matched. Because of that, Alicia could not say anything against it.

Fortunately, the other Elf girl finally recovered and picked up the conversation.

"Riveria-sama! When you said that just now, d-does that mean you plan to do that kind of thing with the permanently horny rabbit?!"

Lefiya asked urgently.

She had not even finished digesting the shocking declaration of engagement before Riveria's explosive remark stunned her again.

The noble Elf princess doing indescribable things with the boy... Just imagining it for a moment made Lefiya's whole body bristle like a kitten.

"I won't deny having that thought. Lefiya, calling my lover a permanently horny rabbit? You have quite the nerve."

Riveria's words carried a hint of anger.

When facing these Elf girls, she could stand from the position of [Nine Hell] and naturally discuss such embarrassing topics.

But when the subject changed to the boy, her girlish side would unconsciously emerge, flooding her with endless shame that left her unable to meet Bell's eyes.

Even Riveria herself could not understand it.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to..."

Lefiya hurriedly apologized.

Her heart was a mess of conflicting emotions, and she had no idea what she should say or what she wanted to do.

Amid her confusion, Lefiya could only squeeze out a few broken words.

"I'll support Riveria-sama... and I'll keep this a secret... so, um... even with that sort of thing, I'll practice with Bell and make sure he never hurts Riveria-sama!"

"..."

Alicia was completely speechless.

Did this golden-haired Elf really know what she was saying?

And Riveria-sama too. Earlier, she had said they were not true lovers, but just now she had clearly called him her lover, hadn't she?

As for the useless Elf beside them, there was even less need to mention her...

Could it be that among all the female Elves here, she was the only normal one?

"In any case, it is enough that you are willing to support me. The Dungeon is no place for flirting. From here on, all of you need to stay focused."

Riveria saw through Lefiya and the others' confusion and hurriedly ended the topic.

"Yes..."

Alicia answered with a complicated expression.

The Dungeon was no place for flirting?

Riveria-sama, who had just been hugging the boy, had absolutely no right to say that...