017: Chapter 1 ~ Tell Me, How to Burn Off Stress ③

Not just Charlotte, but also Myaha was shocked. Allen nods his head as he enters a calm state.

“What, didn’t you hear me? I told you to hit me.” Allen

“Well, I heard it! Why?” Charlotte

“Mr. Demon Lord… I didn’t think you had that kind of hobby…” Myaha

“Don’t misunderstand. This just a part of being cool.” Allen replies with a shrug.

Charlotte’s face is deeply worried, she’s holding her gloved hands to her chest and shaking her head.

“I can’t do that! Allen has done so much for me… I just can’t!” Charlotte

“I can’t do it, I can’t do it” Allen repeats as he crooks his index finger at Charlotte.

Allen smiles as if he knows something secret.

“You’ll do it” Allen

“Huh?” Charlotte

What? Charlotte’s right arm suddenly jumps up. Suddenly she twists her hips and swings her fist as hard as she can.

“Oof?!” Allen

“Allen?!” Charlotte

A beautiful corkscrew punch explodes in Allen’s face. Allen flies off and lands about three meters away. Dust is shaken free from the living room’s ceiling and floats down to the ground. Charlotte rushes over to Allen, who is currently moaning on the floor.

“Ah, what just happened? The glove moved on it’s own…” Charlotte

“Ugh… it’s magic. I used it to manipulate your right arm to hit me… that was a good punch.” Allen

“What on earth did Myaha just see…” Myaha

Allen checks on his condition, he notices that his mouth is cut a little, but his teeth and jaw are good. He wipes the blood from the edge of his mouth and smiles at the scared Charlotte.

“Ok, Charlotte. I need to say something.” Allen

“What is it?” Charlotte

“I could be beaten, stepped on, or cursed. Even after all that, I won’t abandon you.” Allen

Charlotte is completely stunned.

Allen looks satisfied that his point may have been communicated to Charlotte. He wants to see her enjoy her life, no matter what happens. Even if it was weird to make that sort of confession to a girl he met yesterday, he can’t help but to say those things.

“This is not the Evans house. You can feel and say things here. You are free to have emotions here.” Allen

“Uhh, mm…” Charlotte

Charlotte vaguely mutters to herself as the situation sinks in. Myaha suddenly realizes what just happened.

“So, is it… Did you hit yourself?” Myaha

“Clearly. If I didn’t do it, she won’t move forward. It’s like shock therapy.” Allen

“That’s so over the top!” Charlotte shouts with a bright red face.

Allen jerks from her shout.

“Well, even with that. Injuries of this degree can be cured lickety split.” Allen

He then applies a simple healing spell to himself. His bruised cheek returns to normal and the blood in his mouth also disappears.

“See, there’s nothing irreparable, so don’t be so worried about me.” Allen

“Mr. Allen…” Charlotte

Charlotte looks surprised for a second, but quickly turns angry.

“But the fact that Allen was hurt a minute ago wasn’t erased.” Charlotte

“Well… you’re right.” Allen

“Please stop doing this altogether. No matter how many healing spells you cast, it’s not enough.” Charlotte

“Ok, I understand…” Allen

Allen has to accept Charlotte’s concern in the end. It’s clear he’s really angered her. At that point, it’s like Charlotte has a small realization.

“I have lived in fear of many things…” Charlotte says while staring into the middle distance.

“But… it’s ok.” Charlotte

“… of course” Allen assures while holding her hand.

Allen can feel Charlotte’s tension through the glove. She looks at Allen with a determined gaze.

“I don’t know if I can do it soon, but… I will try my best. I want to be able to say my thoughts.” Charlotte

“Oh, take your time. I’ll be around you as long as you need me.” Allen says as he laughs.

It’s not what he planned for Charlotte’s stress relief, but it’s not a terrible first step.

Suddenly Allen realizes there’s a punching bag in the room. He smiles at Myaha.

“I’m sorry, Myaha. Even though you had to bring it all the way here… I think it will be a while before either of us use this.” Allen

“No, you’re ridiculous.” Myaha says as she shakes her head while wearing a large smile.

“More importantly, please continue to patronize our satyr shipping company.” Myaha

“Oh? Of course. Why?” Allen

“Well, I think you’ll be needing all sorts of things in the future! Like a double bed and a set of rings… maybe even baby supplies!” Myaha

“Why would we need such a thing?” Charlotte

“here we go…” Allen

Myaha has an enthusiastic expression, but Allen and Charlotte were just exchanging looks of commiseration.

Translation

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