NOVEL NEXT Chapter 55 Two New Heroines At Once?
Echidna is a woman of unusual beauty. Her hair, divided into two distinct colors, is a blend of deep black on the right and radiant silver on the left. This striking division contrasts with her mesmerizing eyes, a rare heterochromia: the right one shines in intense red like rubies, while the left one is black and deep like the night.
Wearing a harmonious set of colors, Echidna exudes noble elegance. Her white cape gracefully floats in the wind, complementing the Trailing Top that harmoniously combines red and blue. The black stockings enhance her slender legs, while the vibrant blue hand sleeves add a touch of boldness. Silver ornaments, such as her belt and waist chain, stand out amidst the colors, as does the gem-shaped pendant that reflects the ruby of her right eye. Her hair is adorned with a discreet blue hairpin, while delicate earrings, one red and one black, complete her unique look.
Echidna, the daughter of the duchess, personifies nobility and uniqueness in her captivating appearance. Her distinctive style and careful combination of colors and accessories reflect her prominent position in society. Her hair and eyes make her a magnetic figure, attracting the attention of everyone around her. Echidna is a true of elegance
"It's good that you two learn the meaning of the word discipline while you're being punished," Echidna said, pointing her finger at the two elves with their faces turned towards the ground as they kneeled.
Meanwhile, Freytan nudged me, and when I looked back, the three of them were giving me mischievous looks. Fiona was the first to speak, saying, "So, Dantalian, is she the next target? Haven't you had enough with the three of us?"
"The master should stop at three, anything more than that is too much," Amanda added.
Before Freytan could speak, Dantalian put his finger to his lips. "What's gotten into you all? Are you disrespecting me? I told you to only speak when permitted, remember?"
"Are you done? Can you remove your finger from where it shouldn't be?" Fiona retorted.
"And it can only stay in the lower mouth, right, Freytan?" added Fiona.
"Both of you, silence, and I apologize, master," Amanda said, shrinking back.
In the midst of this conversation, Echidna arrived with a smile. She said, "It seems I'm not the only one having trouble with servants, the difference is that these aren't mine."
"Yeah, I guess I gave them too much freedom," Dantalian replied.
"Well, it's good to have too many rules sometimes; it hurts. You're a good master, Dantalian, just as my mother said in the letter," Echidna said, surprising the two elves who, when they tried to speak, felt Fiona's killer aura staring directly at them, causing them to fall silent immediately.
"Your mother may have exaggerated a bit in the letter, you know?"
"Really? She told me that you have quite the vigor. Is that an exaggeration? Either way, shall we go up? We have a duty to fulfill," Echidna said, leaping onto the tree trunk, which trembled slightly before they began to climb.
"Let's go, girls. We have a few idiots to punch in the face," Dantalian said, leaping onto the trunk, and silently, the three of them followed suit.
"Sir, based on what my mother said, I assume you've already come up with a plan, right?" Echidna asked.
"I'm not sure if it will meet your standards, great Knight Echidna, but yes, I've already thought of something. Let's go up, and I'll tell you everything."
'Master... Why are you doing this?' Amanda thought.
"Don't be modest. Even from afar, I heard about the event that happened in your region, Mr. Dantalian, and you're really good at what you do."
"You're right, miss. He's good at everything he does. Maybe you should come see us at night," Fiona said, paying attention to every facial movement of Dantalian.
Dantalian smiled as he saw Echidna turn to Fiona, who began speaking while gesturing with her right hand, "I'm sorry, Miss Fiona, but it's a bit unnecessary to talk about that in the current moment. After we resolve this situation, a small celebration would be nice. So please, put out the fire between your legs, okay?"
"But of course, I apologize for that. I was just trying to lighten the mood," Fiona said, as the image of the small party Echidna mentioned flashed through her mind. 'Dantalian definitely needs to hook up with her, as it will be quite a party.'
"You should learn to hide your intentions better, Fiona. It's written all over your face," Freytan said.
"What?" Fiona exclaimed with a twisted smile, considering the possibilities.
"Yes, even I can see it written, and I disagree," Amanda said.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Fiona asked, looking at Amanda.
As the conversation between the three continued in the background, Dantalian sighed. "I apologize for them. Ever since Fiona arrived, the situation has been a bit strange."
"I understand. Adding a new intriguer is always somewhat problematic," Echidna said, walking to the side and positioning herself in front of Dantalian. "But I hope you're not thinking the same thing as them, because if you are, then I would be irritated."
"Work, I know. I'm not one to mix pleasure and work at the same time."
'Even when I had the opportunity, I ended up ruining everything,' Dantalian thought, remembering his previous job.
Echidna stared into Dantalian's eyes and said, "Rules are rules, but that doesn't stop you from having fun, at least not in this job. So just think carefully about what I said, because we're almost at the top."
Dantalian looked up, seeing the beginning of the staircase that would lead to the royal castle. 'Why did they design such a tiring structure...'
When the enormous tree trunk stopped in front of the straight white staircase that led up to the castle garden, fitting perfectly, its branches extended like protective arms, while the leaves danced in the wind, creating shadows on the steps.
"Wow, the elves really know how to make a grand entrance," said Dantalian.
"So, is this your first time here?" Echidna asked.
Amanda nudged Freytan's rib with her elbow, gesturing towards Echidna with her eyes.
Fiona looked at the faces of the two. Freytan seemed unfazed, but Amanda was like a cat afraid of having its food stolen.
"Dantalian was never one to go out, but recently he started doing so, and it turned out to be something great, don't you agree, master?" Fiona said.
"So, the fact that you're reserved is true? It didn't seem like it, seeing your companions. I apologize for that," Echidna said.
"Hahaha, don't worry. Like I said, these three are quite challenging for some reason," Dantalian replied.
"I understand. If you need, I can teach you some tactics I use with my soldiers, because unfortunately, many of them deserve to lose the ability to procreate," Echidna said, making scissor gestures with her fingers.
"That's very interesting, but we'll save it for after the job, right?" Dantalian said.
' Oh no... What have I done? Now the master will be alone with this wench ' Amanda thought.
"Very well said, Mr. Dantalian," Echidna spoke.
Time passed, and as Dantalian and his group approached the garden, they could see several elf employees diligently tending to the diverse flowers that grew there. Each flower was unique, displaying an explosion of vibrant colors and captivating aromas.
The center of the garden revealed a meticulously paved path that led directly to the grand entrance of the castle. As they drew closer, they could spot two elegant elf females waiting at the beginning of the path. One of them wore a maid outfit, with an impeccable appearance and a serene expression. The other elf, presumably Anna, exuded a commanding presence, with a proud demeanor and a vigilant gaze that indicated her important position within the castle.
"I hope the experience of flying over the entire city on the tree trunks was enjoyable, and thank you very much, Echidna, for waiting for them at the beginning of the staircase," said Anna.
An elfess stood before them, a Dark Elf with exotic and captivating beauty. Her skin had a smooth and radiant shade of brown, giving her a naturally charming appearance. Her long hair cascaded in soft waves down to her waist, vibrant red in color. Her captivating eyes, intensely yellow, shone like rays of sunlight.
She wore knee-high stockings in white, contrasting with her tawny skin. The rest of her attire consisted of a bold combination of navy blue and orange. A fitted and elegant top in navy blue accentuated her slender silhouette, while a flowing skirt in the same color added a touch of graceful movement with each step she took.
A thin and delicate orange belt wrapped around her waist, accentuating her natural curves. Her skirt was adorned with an orange tassel that swayed gently as she moved, adding a touch of charm to her look.
For protection, she wore hand guards that enveloped her hands with lightweight yet resilient armor in navy blue. They provided both defense and style. Additionally, the character sported an elegant shoulder armor, also in navy blue, which offered additional protection and conveyed an aura of fearlessness.
' Oh boy, the dangerous Dark Elf appears. '