Chapter 43: Nobles?

『☆☆☆☆ 【Glesia】 Gelidio Creostings LV166

With a drone-like sound, Glesia slowly sliced through the air and flew in front of Lotte.

She faced Lotte with an arrogant attitude, as if saying, ‘It’s my turn next!’

‘Wow… what a difference in size…’

Looking at the two side by side, it was like looking at David and Goliath.

One of Glesia’s stingers was as big as Lotte’s torso.

But this was definitely going to be fun.

A showdown for the title of the strongest among the bugs!

The bugs began to gather close.

The spiders lined up on top, flapping their legs, and the bugs that could fly drew circles in the air.

It was like the stands of a futuristic coliseum!

Most of them took their places on Glesia’s side, but there were still a few bugs attached to Lotte’s side.

It seemed like Lotte wasn’t so scary anymore.

Square, square!

Cecilia was nibbling on Nissima’s petals like popcorn at the movie theater.

It was cute how she fluttered her wings and looked back and forth between Glesia and Lotte.

Flap!

Miel flew over and sat on Nissima’s petals.

She tapped the petals with her thin legs, as if she was begging for honey.

“Okay, okay.”

Miel quickly flew over and drank a drop of honey from Nissima’s weak spot.

In the meantime, Cecilia and Miel seemed to be talking about something with their antennae touching.

Perhaps they were predicting who would win?

“Oh my~ I’m looking forward to this,”

Nissima said with a mischievous smile.

The master also watched as if he found it amusing.

At that moment, Glesia’s wings began to move violently.

The buzzing sound grew louder and louder, and a blizzard began to swirl around them.

The white wings glittered silver as they cut through the air, causing ice crystals to dance and scatter.

At the same time, she lunged at Lotte, thrusting her giant stinger forward.

‘This is do-or-die… no…! KiX Impact!’

Boom!!!

With a loud noise, a thick blizzard rose up.

The space shook and rumbled.

The surrounding bugs were surprised and raised their antennae.

‘As expected, our Glesia! Even though she may look lazy, she can hit hard!’

However, the one she was worried about was Lotte.

When she checked with the area control radar…

Huh?

They were both fine.

Lotte was still floating in the air, and Glesia was flapping her wings, preparing for her next attack.

As the blizzard cleared, Lotte’s body glowed even more intensely.

The bluish-black light sparkled like an expensive black pearl.

In fact, it seemed to become more beautiful the more it was attacked.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Glesia continued to attack with her venomous stinger.

But Lotte, like the legendary adamantium armor, absorbed all the impact and bounced it off.

Once, twice, three times…

Lotte’s surface shone even more brilliantly as the attacks continued.

‘How solid is it…?’

“It’s definitely amazing,”

the master said in admiration.

“Right? Right? It’s my work~”

Nissima shrugged her shoulders with a proud expression.

Square, square!

Cecilia ate the petals more diligently and focused on the game.

She spread her fiery wings wide and cheered, just like a cheerleader.

Miel was also busy watching, sipping Nissima’s honey.

At that moment, Lotte finally started to move.

She spun her body around and charged at Glesia…

‘Hmm…? Isn’t that a little slow?’

Lotte approached slowly as if in slow motion, and Glesia easily dodged it.

It was a futile body slam.

The bugs in the stands also tilted their antennae.

The same pattern continued to repeat itself.

When Glesia attacked with her sharp stinger, Lotte simply took it.

When Lotte attacked, Glesia easily dodged.

Little by little, the bugs’ reactions began to change.

At first, Bugles, who had been wary of Lotte and avoided her, now slowly approached and began to carefully examine her.

Her attacks were completely ineffective, and her attack power was also low…

She just rolled around, no, she flew around.

Then, Glesia suddenly opened her mouth wide.

Did she yawn…?

The humming of her wings also died down…

And soon she flew to a corner of the labyrinth and lay down with a groan.

‘Huh…?’

Bugles in the audience dropped their antennae in disbelief.

What kind of ending is this?

It ended so vainly.

I knew Lotte’s defense was really great, but her attack power was…

“Only her defense is good.”

The master gave her a simple evaluation.

“Huh~ Should I strengthen her further?”

Nissima approached Lotte with a mischievous smile.

Flash!

Lotte, who looked like a robot, flew towards me in an instant and hid tightly behind the stem.

The eight legs separated from the body were trembling.

The surrounding bugs also looked at Lotte with pitying eyes.

‘What the… what on earth happened…?’

I felt sorry for her.

The spider who had once been so confident suddenly became a strange test subject one day…

And now even the bugs were pitying her.

“I still like her so much! It’s okay!”

I quickly scratched the floor with my roots.

I also drew hearts around the letters.

Lotte’s legs seemed to be shaking a little less.

“Hehe. Our Rico is so kind.”

The master smiled warmly.

“Really? Then please raise her well~ Oh, and…”

Nissima suddenly took something out of the hem of her clothes.

It was potions containing various colored liquids.

Red, black, purple… They were all strangely suspicious.

“Is that it?”

The master glanced at the potions and nodded.

‘Huh…?’

“Yes! That’s right!”

Nissima answered cheerfully, and then suddenly poured the potions all over me!

『 You have acquired the [Automatic Costume Wearing (Default – Black Dress Set) – Polymorph] trait. 』

『 [Automatic Costume Wearing (Default – Black Dress Set) – Polymorph]

Automatically wears an elegant black dress when polymorphing. 』

『 You have acquired the [Polymorph Effect – Black & Red Smoke] trait. 』

『 [Polymorph Effect – Black & Red Smoke]

When polymorphing, dark red smoke rises beautifully. 』

『 You have acquired the [Perfect] trait. 』

『 [Perfect]

Your appearance and dignity are always in top condition. 』

『 You have acquired the [Noble Dignity] trait. 』

『 [Noble Dignity]

A noble atmosphere and elegant attitude are naturally exuded. 』

『 You have acquired the [Noble Young Lady Etiquette] trait. 』

『 [Noble Young Lady Etiquette]

Etiquette appropriate for a young lady of the upper class is automatically applied. 』

‘Ugh…!’

Suddenly, strange traits poured out.

Is it okay for a trait to be gained through a potion…?

More importantly… ‘Automatic Clothing’?

Does that mean that if I polymorph, I’ll have to wear a black dress unconditionally…?

And what’s this ‘Black & Red Smoke’?

When I transform, crimson smoke just rises up…?

“It’ll come in handy if I polymorph~”

Nissima smiled.

“That’s useful.”

The master also seemed satisfied and said.

‘Ah…! If I don’t have this, will I be naked when I polymorph!?’

… Thinking about it, this was really important.

That’s fortunate for now…

‘Perfect’ just seems good.

‘Noble Dignity’…? ‘Etiquette for a Noble Young Lady’…?

Uh…

Something feels strangely uneasy…?

No, it was given to me by Nissima!

These traits will definitely make for a perfect look!

‘Hmm… Then I…’

Walking gracefully and greeting with, “Oh, master.”

Raising the little finger naturally while drinking tea…

“Hehe, the weather is really nice today.” Fanning myself…

‘Eww! No!’

Suddenly, the image of me in my head had become perfectly like Nissima.

The flower petals trembled in embarrassment.

But…

Thinking about it, wouldn’t I need to have a noble attitude to be by the side of a queen-like master?

If I looked too ordinary, it wouldn’t suit my master’s status…

Right! If I control myself well, I won’t end up like Nissima!

‘Right…?’

《That… noble…

“Shh! That’s a secret gift~”

‘…Huh?’

“What? You didn’t give me something weird along with it?”

The master also heard Nissima’s suspicious line and immediately questioned me.

“Huh? No no! It’s only good things! Rico-sama, right?”

‘It seems like you gave it to me with good intentions…’

Hmm…

There couldn’t be anything wrong.

《Yes! That’s right! It’s perfect!》

“Hehehe~ See you. Well then, shall we go back now”

Uh…

Something feels strangely uneasy…?

No, it was given to me by Nissima!

These traits will definitely make for a perfect look!

‘Hmm… Then I…’

Walking gracefully and greeting with, “Oh, master.”

Raising the little finger naturally while drinking tea…

“Hehe, the weather is really nice today.” Fanning myself…

‘Eww! No!’

Suddenly, the image of me in my head had become perfectly like Nissima.

The flower petals trembled in embarrassment.

But…

Thinking about it, wouldn’t I need to have a noble attitude to be by the side of a queen-like master?

If I looked too ordinary, it wouldn’t suit my master’s status…

Right! If I control myself well, I won’t end up like Nissima!

‘Right…?’

《That… noble…

“Shh! That’s a secret gift~”

‘…Huh?’

“What? You didn’t give me something weird along with it?”

The master also heard Nissima’s suspicious line and immediately questioned me.

“Huh? No no! It’s only good things! Rico-sama, right?”

‘It seems like you gave it to me with good intentions…’

Hmm…

There couldn’t be anything wrong.

《Yes! That’s right! It’s perfect!》

“Hehehe~ See you. Well then, shall we go back now?”

Nissima smiled brightly as if she was satisfied.

‘Oh, you’re going now.’

《Thank you! “Goodbye!”》

I carved the letters vigorously with my root.

And as a token of my gratitude, I also drew a pretty picture of a flower.

“Okay. Goodbye.”

The master said calmly.

Then, as if a thought had suddenly occurred to me, I asked Nissima.

“Borrowing Rico?”

“Huh? Borrowing me?”

“Ah~ I’ll borrow that after I polymorph~”

Nissima answered with a mischievous smile.

“Uh… uh… uh…”

For some reason, I had a very uneasy feeling.

Wait a minute.

I’m not going to be transformed like Lotte, am I…?

While I was panicking, Nissima looked at the master and waved her hand.

As if telling me to hurry up and come.

“No, what are you doing?”

“What am I?”

“You should take me!”

The master let out a deep sigh.

“…I’ll be back.”

He stroked my petals once more as he said that.

A shiver ran through my face as his cold hands brushed against the petals.

“Yes! Have a nice trip!”

I said goodbye, scraping the ground with my root.

The flower petals also swayed as they saw me off.

Even after the master and Nissima left, the uneasy feeling did not go away easily.

Nissima borrowed me…?

What on earth does that mean…?

She is not really trying to do some strange experiment on me, is she…?

The flower petals slightly curled up in worry.