"So then, what do you want to play?
Let me make it clear first. I'm not interested in games that are too complicated. "
Wrapping her arms around her waist, Reemilia stared at Jenn vigilantly.
She was not a fool, and it was not the first time Zayen had tormented Remilia. Even so, Zayen did not get to enjoy the tasty strawberry as he wished. After all, Remilia's Fate ability could help her escape from any dangerous situation.
But this didn't mean that Jenn couldn't torture Reemilia. In fact, Reemilia had been tortured by Jenn several times.
For example, she danced in her translucent spaghetti straps, sang 'Mommy is the best in the world' in front of Jenn, wore baby clothes, and sucked on a pacifier …
All in all, it was a dark history that she couldn't bear to look back on. There was a period of time when Reemilia thought of lying on the bed and counting the stains on the ceiling.
But in the end, her pride prevailed and she didn't let Reemilia give up on herself and choose to die.
"Since it's to kill time, let's play something simple."
Jenn said, retrieved a wooden cup, and placed it on the table. Then, he flipped his right hand and a peculiar crystal die appeared in Jenn's hand.
"What's this?"
"There's an interesting little game in the Underworld. It will change according to the mood. To put it simply, the dice will be placed in a cup, and the testee will put his hand on it. The other person can think of ways to change his mood and then say what he's feeling. If he guesses correctly, it's considered his victory.
If the guess is wrong, it's a loss … Best of three, how about that? "
"Sounds good."
After listening to Jenn's explanation, Reemilia took the die curiously and tested it. After confirming that there were no problems with it, she nodded in satisfaction, placed the die under the wooden cup, and gazed at Jenn with a smile that didn't seem like a smile.
"Alright then. You want to go first?"
"Sure."
Zayen shrugged his shoulders at Remilia's words. He reached out and placed his hand on the glass, then looked at Remilia.
After confirming that Jenn didn't use any 'unconventional' methods to cheat, she lifted her head and gazed at Jenn. She took in a deep breath, stared at Jenn, and said.
"Idiot."
"…"
"Idiot!
Idiot!
A stallion that thinks with its lower body!
Lecherous!
Pervert!
Your brains up there are all white!
What a shameless idiot … "
As though venting her frustrations, Reemilia launched all sorts of insults and ridicules at Jenn. Meanwhile, Jenn held the wooden cup in front of him expressionlessly and gazed at Reemilia.
He looked very calm and had not changed at all, but Reemilia was getting more and more excited the more she scolded. After all, she had been tormented badly by Zayen these days. Now that there was a chance to "avenge a personal grudge", Reemilia naturally would not let it go.
After an unknown amount of time, Reemilia finally stopped panting. Zayen looked at Reemilia with a somewhat amused expression, and asked, "How did you manage to do that?"
"That's it?"
"Yes … Although I don't think I can fully describe your nature … Alright then, that's it for now!"
"Guess what I'm feeling right now."
"There's no need to guess. You must be angry!"
Upon hearing Jenn's question, Reemilia lifted her head and answered proudly.
It was apparent that she intended to use this method to anger Jenn and win. Even though it sounded old-fashioned, one had to admit that it was indeed an interesting idea.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. Angry. Really, really angry!"
"Alright then."
Zayen nodded when he heard Reemilia's unusually firm words. Then, he picked up the cup.
Reemilia looked into the cup eagerly. Then, she couldn't help but be taken aback.
The corner of the crystal die at the bottom of the cup cracked open and revealed an excited smile. The crystal die itself had also turned into an excited scarlet color.
"How … How is this possible?
You're not angry?
Are you a pervert?! "
Looking at the scene in front of her, Reemilia could not believe it no matter what. She looked up at Zayen in astonishment, and in response to Reemilia's astonished gaze, Zayen shrugged his shoulders and did not answer her question immediately. Instead, he made an inviting gesture at Reemilia.
"It's your turn, Reemilia."
"Hmm … Alright then …"
Upon hearing Jenn's words, Reemilia curled her lips, picked up the wooden cup, covered the crystal die, and stared at Jenn.
Facing Reemilia's gaze, Zayen smiled lightly and said.
"You must be wondering why I'm not angry at all, right?"
"Huh?"
"Surprised."
Before Reemilia could react, Zayen snapped his fingers. In the next moment, Reemilia's cup flew into the air and a crystal die with a surprised expression appeared in front of both of them.
Gazing at the expression on the surface of the crystal die, Jenn revealed a meaningful smile to Reemilia.
"Seems like I've won the first round."
"Wait, wait … You cheated. That doesn't count, doesn't count!"
"I didn't cheat. I waited for you to place your hand on the wooden cup before asking. Besides, we didn't set a time limit for opening the cup, right?
That's why I asked you a question and opened the cup … I don't think I did anything wrong. "
"Damn it …"
Looking at the smiling Zayen, Reemilia gritted her teeth in annoyance. In the end, she gave up and put the cup back. She watched as Zayen picked up the cup and covered it again.
Then, a peculiar smile appeared on Remilia's face. She stared at Zayen and was silent for a moment before she spoke.
"You're afraid."
"…"
Upon hearing Reemilia's words, Jenn twitched his brows, but didn't say a word.
This time, Reemilia seemed to have held her temper. She puffed out her chest, stared at Jenn, and said word by word.
"Although I don't know what you're afraid of, I'm sure you're afraid.
Look, everything is normal here, but you're like a field mouse hiding from an owl. You're digging holes one after another, as if you're running away from something.
I heard from Enoya that your position in the underworld isn't that stable. Also, it seems like you're under a lot of pressure with your two younger sisters who seem to be obsessed with your brother? "
"Everyone is afraid."
Facing Reemilia's question, Jenn shrugged.
"It's the same for the demons in the underworld. As a matter of fact, you're also one of them. I think you should understand that using this method to prove that you can infuriate me is a very wrong way of doing things.
Besides … I advise you not to mention them. If not, I can't guarantee that they won't be eavesdropping and find an opportunity to repay you. "
"Ugh …"
Upon hearing Jenn's answer, Reemilia was taken aback. But shortly after, she returned to her senses.
"Don't change the topic. I know you must have something on your mind. If not, why would you come to play such a boring game with me?"
"You're the one who found me first, Reemilia. I don't mind killing time."
"Really?"
Reemilia knitted her brows and stared at Jenn.
"Alright then, I request that you pick up the glass. I think what you're feeling right now is — fear."
"…"
Facing Reemilia's words, Jenn didn't pick up the glass. Instead, he stared blankly at her. After a few moments, he pushed the glass forward abruptly.
"Alright, you win."