[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 75: Secrets (3)

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"So, what's your defense now? "

In a room of one of the cafes, Olivia empty-eyed asked a white-haired girl in open maid clothes who was sitting on the floor with a stiff expression.

"Umm, that .. There's something I need .. So ... I have to do this to do it … "

The girl timidly tried to tell him the reason.

"With cross dress? "

"With a cross dress," said the girl with full confidence while puffing her chest.

" ……… "

Olivia then kept silent and continued to stare at the girl with condescending eyes.

"U-umm .. Miss Olivia .. A-I don't know what you're thinking, but .. I'm sure there's a misunderstanding here … "

"And? Who do you think it was wrong? O Mr Noelle who has a hobby of cross dressing? "

" ……… "

The girl did not answer anymore and shifted her gaze elsewhere.

Just like Olivia said, the girl was not a real girl, but Noelle who was disguised as a maid-clad girl.

Her tall and slender figure truly depicts the dreamy appearance of any woman who would even make a top-class model on earth instantly escape from embarrassment.

In appearance, there was almost no difference with the usual Noelle. The face of Noelle who from the beginning has androgynous characteristics is indeed his advantage to look the opposite sex.

He just needs to change the size of his chest using magic or put up pads so that his figure really becomes like a real woman.

For hair and maid clothes, she wears wigs and clothes provided by the owner of this cafe.

Therefore, even though the physique is slightly different, people who often meet him or people who have been together for a certain time will be able to easily recognize him.

Conversely, if those people had never met Noelle before, they would easily believe that she was a girl.

While Olivia was still looking at him with empty eyes, Cryll who saw her on the other side was lifting one corner of her lips forming a sly smile.

" … What? "

Noelle with a suspicious expression tried to ask Cryll, but Cryll just turned around without removing his smile.

"Ahhh, sunny day .. I think I'll go out … "

" … I'm coming, '" Stella said as she turned to Cryll.

Noelle remained silent and looked at their backs which were getting further and further from behind. He didn't know what Cryll was thinking, but naturally he knew it wasn't a good thing.

Although Noelle is desperate to jump in and pull Cryll to sit on the floor with her even though she has nothing wrong, but he still can't do it because it is being held back by Olivia and Chloe who look at him with empty eyes.

(Wait, I can see if it's Livia, but .. Why is Chloe also looking at me like I'm a pathetic person …? )

"You must be wondering about that, but it's a natural thing."

"Hmm? "

Unbeknownst to her, Charlotte sat on the chair right behind her with her legs crossed and looked at Noelle with a condescending look.

"Imagine it, the master he idolized ended up being a cross dress waitress in a cafe and tried to seduce many men … How could he not be disappointed when he saw you had such an abnormality."

Charlotte breathed a tired sigh.

"Wait a minute, I told you this was a misunderstanding, okay?! I'm doing this because I need something that I can only get by doing this! "

Noelle frantically made an excuse, but Charlotte still did not change her way of looking at Noelle from above and instead sighed resignedly.

"Yes, yes, I know that .. But, you better tell them both, and not me. I'm nobody here."

Charlotte then pointed at Olivia and Chloe with her finger, while she propped up her own chin with her other hand.

"Ughh .. A-I know that! "

Noelle let out an expression as if she had swallowed a bitter insect, then looked back at Charlotte with an annoyed expression.

But instead of returning Noelle's gaze with a more threatening look, Charlotte actually smiled and narrowed her eyes with her slightly blushing cheeks.

"Fufu~ View your current situation … You who had previously issued such shameful words of wisdom to encourage me were now in a position of seiza before your own lover who accidentally found you in a state of stupidity and immorality."

Noelle was a little goosebumps when she saw Charlotte's smile that she rarely saw.

" … Charl, haven't you become more talkative lately? "

"really? "

At Noelle's question, Charlotte was only able to tilt her head to the side while still limply supporting her own chin.

Noelle then nodded.

"Mhmm, you're a little different."

"I see, yeah .. I guess I'm just trying to multiply my dialogue even a little bit."

" ……… "

The two of them stared at each other in confusion.

" … Are you done? "

As soon as the conversation of the two of them was over, Olivia in a voice without intonation interrupted and made Noelle reflexively turn towards Olivia who was still staring at her with empty eyes.

" … So .. Is there a defense? "

" ……… "

Olivia asked without batting her eyes, and Noelle raised her one hand while looking at Olivia firmly.

" … The suspect is allowed to speak."

"Why does this become like a court. First, I have a strong defense. As I said before, I was forced to do this because I was in need of some material that I could only get here … "

"Just here? Is that not in the supplies we brought from the castle? "

"Mhmm .. No, I've checked it and I didn't find it at all. I guess it's an entirely new ingredient and it doesn't exist in the previous era of vampire kings."

Noelle helplessly shook her head, then Charlotte asked curiously.

" … Can't you find it anywhere else? If it was you, I'm pretty sure you'd find it easy."

"I'm glad you praised me. I can indeed find it myself if I intend, but .. It will take a few days. I want to make my weapon as fast as possible so that I can use it for raid missions, so .. I can only choose the fastest alternative, which is to work here."

" ……… "

After Noelle explained it, Charlotte made a surprised expression for a moment, then immediately sighed while closing her eyes.

(Even someone like Noelle would also choose an alternative way, yes ... That was a little unexpected .. )

After all, he knew Noelle as a 'serious person' and 'someone who can solve his problems properly'.

However, the truth is Noelle is someone who would be super lazy if she had no intention of doing anything. He will even happily spend money to ask others to do his work when he is lazy.

Noelle who felt a slight misunderstanding was only able to sigh lightly and looked back at Olivia seriously.

"That's the story."

"And, what kind of material does Noelle need? "

" ……… "

Although she had tried to look at him seriously, Olivia seemed unfazed and lightly ignored all the previous talk.

"That … "

Noelle was a little conflicted when she wanted to tell Olivia. It's not that he didn't want to tell her, it's just .. Noelle felt that this wasn't the right time. And also, Noelle wants to keep this a secret from everyone and will show it as a surprise later.

"Itu–"

"Emmm .. I don't want to interrupt your conversation, but .. Noelle's break is up, so .. Noelle should get back to work now."

"My mi! "

Just as Noelle was about to explain everything under the pressure that Olivia was putting out, a girl– or rather a burly muscular man with no upper clothes with a haircut that was braided cutely into two halves, and using a pink apron depicting a rabbit on his chest appeared and interrupted their conversation.

It made Noelle call out her name with excitement.

"Noelle-chan~ Your work hours will start~ You better get ready~"

"Alright~ Then, you two, I'll come back later! "

Utilizing the shock of the three of them because of the girl(?) muscled who appeared all of a sudden, Noelle immediately got up from her sitting position and excitedly walked out of the room.

After a moment of freezing in shock, Olivia, Charlotte, and Chloe suddenly realized the situation and suddenly turned their heads towards the door Noelle was passing through.

"Sorry yes interrupt such a conversation~ But Noelle's break time is up, so .. He has to go back to work~"

" " " ……… " " "

Noticing the existence of Mioku standing right behind them all made them turn their attention back to Mioku.

"Include me, my name is Mioku. I am the owner of this cafe. Greetings, ya☆"

Mioku ended his self-introduction by winking one eye and unleashing some star effects and an exaggerated heart using magic.

" …………… ."

Olivia with a trembling body instantly froze the entire room and made Charlotte panic due to the sudden attack.

"Tu-wait! Olivia! Didn't Mr Terneth already forbid us to make a scene in the city?! "

"No Charl, that rule doesn't apply if we're dealing with a monster."

"But he's not a monster, okay?! Look at Chloe who's almost frozen in there! You scared him! "

Charlotte frantically tries to calm Olivia down so that the incident at the restaurant doesn't happen again, while the already almost frozen Chloe is somehow able to regulate her body temperature thanks to the basic abilities of the vampire race, and make a protective dome using its ability to control shadows.

"Jeez~ That's a very rude greeting~ Calling a girl a monster is a nasty thing~"

While it all happens, Mioku who is the target of Olivia's attack actually looks to be having fun.

"But .. As Noelle-chan said .. Your ability in ice magic is truly amazing! Mioku is so impressed with you! "

Mioku with sparkling spirit and eyes approached Olivia and issued her plea.

"Can you make the temperature even colder? This is still less fun for Mioku! "

" ……… Die."

The ice that enveloped the room became increasingly thick and the temperature became much colder than before and made Charlotte become even more panicked.

"Ahhhh! Tu-down– I mean raise the temperature a little! B-even I can't quite hold it in now! "

"Nghh … "

Not only Charlotte, but even Chloe hiding behind the ice-covered shadow dome also let out an ominous moan from inside the dome.

"Ahaa♡ I-this is very convenient! I might get hooked on this later! Ahh♡"

But not with Mioku. He actually let out an expression of ecstasy and drowned in pleasure while continuing to groan.

"Next ... Can you step on my head?! "

"Dead! "

Olivia without making any excessive movements instantly pulled her [Achto] rapier and intended to attack Mioku, but the tip of the rapier was easily held back using a single finger by Mioku.

"Hmm~ Using a sword is interesting, but~ The pain I get will not make me feel so good~ Ahh! I heard from Noelle-chan that if you can use a weapon similar to a whip, can you use it to whip me?! "

" … Let's kill him."

Charlotte without further ado took Centipede out and spoke to Olivia.

While it was …

"Haii~ Did I make you wait a long time? ☆♡"

" " " " " Not at all! " " " " "

"Fufu~ Thank goodness then~ I don't want to leave you guys for too long, so I finished my break quickly today~"

" " " " "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! " " " " "

On the other hand, right next to the room where Olivia's fight with Charlotte began, Noelle … He cheerfully and with an innocent expression greeted the customers who had been waiting for him for several hours.

As soon as Noelle greeted them, all of the customers suddenly shouted their spirits and hit each other for a table.

"Surge! Thisismy place! "

"No, I found this place first! "

"Exit you! I'm the one that Noelia-chan will serve! "

" "Silence you jerk! " "

In fact, there were only a few people who actually cried out in spirit from the bottom of their hearts. The rest just came shouting because it was carried away by the festive atmosphere around it.

"Ahh~ Why are you fighting again? Didn't I tell you to be a good boy and queue in an orderly manner? I'm not going home before serving you all, so .. Be patient and order as much as you can, okay? ☆"

Noelle flirtatiously blinked one eye and made all the customers there cry out madly while orderly tidying up their queues.

Undoubtedly, the 'battle' in the other room lasted so long that Noelle could finish all her work quietly until nightfall.

Mioku is doing her best to support Noelle!

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