I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party

77 – The Demon King and Lilith (3)

Demon King and Lilith (3)

Irina’s offensive was unstoppable.

She tried to reveal the truth that Lilith was a demon by pouring out her divine power once, but failed.

In that case, it would be right to assume that the other party has prepared a means to hide the fact that they are a demon.

Yeah, then that’s not the part we should be attacking.

“If you really loved Mr. Jim, you would have done everything you could to find him… … Oh, did you know that Mr. Jim was a member of our party?”

current situation.

The excuse Lilith made.

However, it is not perfect, because Jim’s sudden action changed the position she was trying to take.

And Irina knew that just by the slightest change in Lilith’s expression, her plans had changed.

“When I think about it that way, it seems like he’s trying to get a piece of the action by looking around at his fiancée whom he met by chance. But, that’s not true, is it? I’m so glad that we met by chance like this. It must be thanks to God’s guidance.”

Innocence.

Irina asked with an innocent smile, as if she didn’t know that what she was saying was rude.

Although what he said was obviously sarcastic, his expression alone would make anyone think that Irina had no ill intentions.

Of course, if it goes beyond this, she will have no excuse.

But there was no need for that in the first place.

“No, that’s ridiculous. How could such a coincidence happen?”

Because her specialty is instigation.

Moreover, the person most susceptible to her instigation is right next to her.

Although she was a scholar, Tina, who had the most white hair in the warrior party, immediately fell for Irina’s instigation.

“… … You were trying to trick me with your luggage? I knew it. You were definitely trying to steal my luggage from me.”

And it felt like Millia was more of a bandwagon than agitated. It felt like she was looking for an excuse to murder Lilith.

Esmeralda stops Milia, who seems ready to run out to bite Lilith at any moment.

However, she has also gone through all sorts of hardships to keep Jim in this party. Just look at the party members going crazy now that Jim is on the verge of leaving.

“Certainly, it is a little strange, Lady Liris. Do you understand? Our warrior party has been exposed to far too many lies like this.”

“… … .”

“Is there anything you want from us?”

There’s no way it won’t happen.

Do you think he just called you over to greet you and entertain you?

Of course, whatever it is, there has to be a purpose.

In a situation like now, Jim’s withdrawal.

Esmeralda secretly pressured Lilith even though she knew it was obvious.

Lilith also knows. In a situation where she is under suspicion like this, it is impossible to kick him out of the party just because he is Jim’s fiancée.

Lilith looked back at the current situation calmly as Esmeralda’s words and actions hit the nail on the head.

‘Moreover, even if it wasn’t ‘our’ side, there were many movements to exclude Mr. Jim from the warrior party.’

It is even more difficult because this is something that has already happened before.

Jim disguised himself as an ordinary villager and infiltrated the warrior party.

Without any special talents, he was given the job of a porter.

It would have been nice to avoid suspicion. In reality, Jim doesn’t use magic at all, so to outsiders he looks like a villager who doesn’t know anything.

However, there are some people who don’t like that.

In the past, many groups moved to recruit Esmeralda, and the ones who took priority were the Celestial Spirit Church, the Magic Tower, and the Eye of Truth.

Just an ordinary villager with no background who ended up in such a competitive place.

It’s natural that it’s annoying.

‘If I say I’m taking Mr. Jim in this situation, people will be suspicious even if I’m your real fiancé.’

It’s very likely that someone is trying to get Jim kicked out of the party by taking his orders.

So, here she has only one choice.

“I love Mr. Jim.”

“I love you too.”

“… … .”

Lilith spoke with a determined expression, and Jim agreed.

Liris was momentarily speechless at the sudden agreement, but soon regained control of her expression and began to express her opinion again.

“So I hope Mr. Jim doesn’t take any dangerous risks. But, you… … I mean, I understand the position of the warrior party.”

The purpose itself is not hidden.

It doesn’t matter if I’m suspected. No, I was suspected from the beginning.

In that case, it is better to push through rather than making excuses and beating around the bush.

“You don’t trust me, do you?”

Lilith slowly looked over the members of the warrior party who were looking at her with suspicion.

It’s scary. Wasn’t he the one who dealt with the 12th Corps Commander?

However, Lilith still looked at the luggage that she was holding tightly in her hand and steeled her resolve.

“So keep me close and watch over me.”

“……yes?”

“I will also carry the luggage of the warrior party together with Mr. Jim. So, if your suspicions about me are resolved, then you can free Mr. Jim.”

“… … .”

Lilith’s words sounded as if the warrior party was holding Jim back. That was intentional.

I’m spreading the current conversation. I’m not lying, so even if you’re a warrior party, you won’t be able to touch me.

And then you just have to wait.

They won’t be able to touch Liris so easily now that such rumors have spread. If something happens to her, the reputation of the warrior party will be ruined.

And if you hold out like that, you’ll realize that even the warrior party can’t hold on to the load forever.

Isn’t that obvious?

A village youth who lost everything.

But the fiancée wants to be with that village youth.

‘If things continue like this, there will be no reason to keep Mr. Jim.’

This is the move she made.

Will Lilith’s identity be revealed first?

Otherwise, the reason the warrior party is holding onto the luggage will disappear.

“… … Okay, Lady Liris. Then I will ask you to take good care of me from now on.”

“Yes, my lord. I will also do my best to gain the trust of you and your colleagues!”

Thus began the uncomfortable companionship between the warrior party and the Demon King’s aide.

***

Esmeralda clicked her tongue.

‘I can’t let my guard down. He really is a man who knows how to use his head.’

Honestly, she alone wouldn’t have been able to see through Lilith’s plan.

Of course, it wasn’t her wise colleagues who warned her.

‘Really… … How is it that this guy doesn’t say a word?’

She read Lilith’s surface psychology and grasped the gist of her plan.

Of course she is like this, but Lilith is definitely different.

Irina probably knows why Lilith decided to join.

Isn’t she the one who cares more about public opinion than anyone else?

For her, who has been putting on a good show of being an innocent and pure saint in front of people, joining Liris this time could only be the worst.

‘You must have a plan. But it’s probably to run away with your luggage.’

The fact that Irina didn’t say anything means that she also has her own ulterior motives.

It is even more difficult because we cannot see through her psychology, which is created through self-brainwashing.

So in a way, there is no one as comfortable as Milia.

[Note: I intend to kill you.]

How honest is that?

Esmeralda only has to stop Milia, who has threatened to go on a rampage.

What about Tina then?

[Note: If you steal and run away… … No, that won’t do. You can’t betray Esmeralda anymore. But, is taking Jim with you a betrayal? If you think it’s like taking one less burden off your shoulders… … That won’t do!]

Worries.

Esmeralda grew tired of just reading Tina’s superficial psychology.

If Millia is a bomb that was supposed to explode, Tina is a dud that may or may not explode right now.

If you just betray them in a flash, it might be okay, but if you struggle with internal conflict, you can’t do anything about it.

If that greed were her fault, it would be even worse if she thought it was the result of an unfortunate accident.

Esmeralda still wanted to be Tina’s friend. She had no choice but to suspect her again, fearing that she would be truly cut off from her friendship.

‘Tina, my friend. My only… … .’

True friend.

Esmeralda was a delicate and sensitive country girl, so losing her true friend was unbearable for her.

‘Well, the biggest problem is… … .’

Esmeralda glanced back and checked Jim and Lilith’s condition.

“Oh, be careful not to trip. There are tree roots.”

“Thank you, Mr. Jim.”

Jim leads Lilith by holding her hand as if he were an escort.

There, Liris is blushing and expressing her gratitude.

‘They’re talking nonsense.’

Esmeralda clicked her tongue at the atmosphere that seemed like a real engagement.

Still, she’s pretty good at this.

‘Other kids won’t just end up being annoying… … .’

Of course, it would be similar for Milia, who is openly showing her murderous intent, and Irina, whose true intentions are unknown.

The same goes for Tina, who is currently being swayed by her own greed. The fact that she is being swayed in the first place means that she does not like the current situation.

So we have to stop their rampage. Esmeralda has to solve the problem while stopping their rampage.

However, the one that Esmeralda is so wary of is Lilith… … .

‘Oh, he’s so handsome.’

I wasn’t in my right mind right now.