NOVEL NEXT Chapter 251
The newly awakened Libby briefly held a faint whitish aura all over her body. The gentle, flowing light was sacred and beautiful.
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Passerby Constellation’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[If there were a saintess in <God’s Play>, she would be scouted to the temple right away
ㅋㅋ
.]
As the constellation said, Libby visibly felt remarkably different. Her deepened green eyes, subtly more mature expression, and calmer demeanor were clearly the unique changes of a protagonist who had reached a turning point.
Libby calmly examined her body and then harnessed her flowing magic.
“How do you feel? Are you okay?”
When I asked, Libby looked up.
…What’s this? Her gaze on me seems hazy.
“Yes.”
It wasn’t my imagination; something felt off as Libby suddenly spoke formally.
“Libby?”
Did something go wrong during the awakening? That’s odd. That couldn’t be the case.
Libby, with widened eyes, hurriedly explained with a reassuring look. “
Ah
, sorry. I was just lost in thought for a moment.”
“Really…?” It felt like a lame excuse, but I let it slide.
I explained what we would do with Libby’s white magic. “White magic can weaken the dungeon’s functions.”
As I was about to explain in detail how to do this, Libby nodded.
“Yes. I think I can do it. No, I can do it.”
Oh, it seems the white butterfly has significantly boosted Libby’s abilities.
I had a strong intuition that this task would be much easier, thanks to Libby’s explosive growth.
Still, there were warnings to give, so I spoke to Libby quite seriously.
“Stigmata plans to open not only the gates of hell but also a path to the heavenly realm, so they will target you because of your white magic. No one surpasses your abilities, but you still need to be careful.”
“I understand. Don’t worry about me, Sister.”
“When you get home, Father will give you a book. Make sure to read it.”
“Okay. But Sister, can’t I stay here with you?”
I almost carelessly said she could but quickly came to my senses. “…What?”
Libby pleaded with a gloomy, sullen expression. “I don’t want to be apart from you.”
Of course, Libby liked me unusually much. But she had never been this direct…?
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Analysis Junkie’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[Looks like the awakening has deepened her attachment to Theresa, similar to male leads. The stronger the being, the stronger the bond with the creator.]
Oh, is that so?
I awkwardly smiled and patted Libby’s head. “His Majesty might not allow it. But don’t be disappointed. We’ll be clearing dungeons together every day.”
“Okay… Sorry. I didn’t mean to make things difficult. I just suddenly got worried about not seeing you.”
“I’m not so weak that you need to worry. You should be careful instead.”
Libby smiled bashfully.
Watching us, Mimosa sarcastically remarked. “Anyone would think you were family members finally reunited after being separated for life. How are those without siblings supposed to live?”
She then grumbled, “
Ugh
! Do I have to keep watching this?” and her anger shifted to the Stigmata, who had caused this situation.
“Those lunatics. Why do different species live in separate realms? Because they absolutely cannot coexist! So why try to merge dimensions? It’s infuriating!”
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘I Hate Romance’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[The leader of those lunatics is the very Damian you love
ㅠ
.]
At that moment, Reini cautiously raised her hand. “
Uh
, so what’s my role…?”
“You’ll be making potions to increase the mana of these two. At least ten bottles a day.”
“…Pardon?!”
“You can do it, Reini. You’re an alchemy genius.”
“But, even so, how can a student like me make potions of that level…?!”
“Your potions are already unmatched in the academy. Also, I’ll increase your budget. Tenfold.”
“Tenfold budget…!”
Reini suddenly brightened and nodded fervently. “I’ll do it!”
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Materialism’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[Who wouldn’t with a tenfold budget
ㅋㅋ
.]
After coordinating the details with the three, I sent them off.
“Now, the next item on the agenda is the meeting.”
I felt exhausted from the constant preparatory work to prevent the destruction of the human realm. I had experienced such a hectic schedule before.
It was when I was in the Pantheon.
I remembered Kike and Benito, who would give me poisoned juice and lime candies when I was tired from handling countless schedules. “I wonder what they’re doing now.” I hadn’t seen them since the brief visit to Ozworld’s mansion.
Ozworld has also been unusually quiet.
I suspected he might be up to something unpleasant again.
As I was moving to a new location, a sudden sponsorship came in.
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Born From Theresa’s Heart’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[
Baam-ba-ra-bam-bam! Baam-ba-ra-bam-bam! Bam!
Congratulations~ Congratulations~ Congratulations to Theresa for being number one~ Congratulations~ Congratulations~ Congratulations~ Congratulations on being number one in the Pantheon ranking~!
Baam-ba-ra-bam-bam!
]
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Broadcast Genius Theresa’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[Rank 1, stay as BJ Theresa forever.]
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Born From Theresa’s Heart’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[It feels like just yesterday I saw little Theresa who couldn’t even enter the top 100, and now she’s ranked number one… Our Theresa continues to grow healthy and strong.]
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
Sponsorships exploded simultaneously, making it hard to keep up. But I understood why there was such a commotion.
Ranking one.
It was something I had neither hoped for nor cared about, so it felt surreal.
Should I check? Broadcast settings.
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[Broadcast Setting]
Channel Name: BJ Villainess
Channel Rating: Diamond
Channel Ranking: 1
st
Sponsorship: 622,190,000 coins
▲
“…
Wow
. Really number one.”
And already 622 million coins in sponsorships. At this rate, I might actually collect 1 billion coins soon.
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Cider Pass’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[Even though you’re number one, your reaction is always so mild,
ㅋㅋ
. Anyway, congrats, congrats.]
Ding!
[Constellation ‘Therdang’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[That’s Theresa’s charm]
I shrugged and opened the store for the first time in a while.
▼
[Store]
▹
Wish coupon [1,000,000,000 coins]
: Any wish will be granted once.
▲
Any wish, huh…
For now, there was no stronger desire than wanting Clyde back.
Clyde. Where are you now?
I keep thinking that the man I met yesterday might be him. It’s probably just me wanting to believe that.
“Theresa.”
I was absentmindedly staring into space, and before I knew it, I ran into Euges. He must have been quite busy dealing with the assignments he got while spending time with me yesterday.
As soon as Euges saw me, he motioned with his hand. Understanding his signal to come closer, I approached, and he pulled me by the waist for a brief kiss on the lips.
“Did you meet your friends well?”
“…Your Majesty, isn’t it inappropriate to do this outside?”
Did you do this because you knew how many courtiers were lined up behind you?!
Euges responded nonchalantly. “I restrained myself since we’re outside.”
His common sense was completely broken. Or maybe this was normal behavior for a tyrant.
I forced a smile, remembering the many eyes around us. “
Haha
. Let’s go to the meeting room, Your Majesty. Everyone is waiting.”
“Do you act this way on purpose because you know you’re especially cute when you can’t hide your emotions?”
I heard the courtiers, who were always like ghosts, involuntary gasp.
Ding!
[The Constellation ‘Our Yushin’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]
[He’s really a madman (high praise)]
I realized that pretending not to hear was the best option and dragged Euges into the meeting room. There, the imperial wizards were gathered. The wizards greeted the emperor first, then smiled warmly and greeted me.
“Long time no see, Lady Theresa!”
I noticed more familiar faces than I expected.
Some were from the Sudoku dungeon, and others from the magic farm when I visited with Euges.
When did I get to know so many people?
Realizing that all of them would be in danger if we didn’t clear the dungeons in a few days made my expression naturally serious.
“It’s good to see you all. You know why we’re gathered today, right?”
The wizards, faces flushed with excitement, nodded vigorously. “Yes, Lady Theresa. We’re all aware.”
Their eyes sparkled with great expectations. It was a bit overwhelming but not unpleasant.
I glanced at Euges before starting the meeting, and he gave a slight nod. He was giving me full authority.
“Then let’s begin the meeting.”