Anime Crossover: I Became the Bull Demon King in My Own Land

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"..."

How long have they been suppressing this?

Eugene's lips twitched.

He glanced at Liu beside him.

Suddenly, only the two of them were left in the car.

"Haha, Miss Ryu, don't be so nervous."

"I'm just out for a casual stroll tonight, I won't do anything."

Looking at the elven girl's upright posture, Eugene was a little worried that she might become stiff.

After all, a healthy back is very important.

"Uh, um!"

Ryu kept her gaze level and answered haltingly.

"...Are you...I'm that scary?"

Eugene was both amused and exasperated.

So you really practice racial oppression?

Eugene, being a Minotaur, exudes a powerful masculine aura and an aggressive temperament that is a complete knockout blow to the self-proclaimed noble elves.

Let alone touching her, just being in the same room with her made Liu feel hot on the skin and short of breath.

"Okay, I'll go down now, okay?"

Eugene couldn't bear to see the girl's embarrassing state any longer, so he got off the carriage first.

He even suspected that if he flirted with her, Ryu would faint on the spot.

"Hey boss! Hurry up and come here!"

Chloe and Noru couldn't wait to call out in the street.

If it weren't for their special identities, Eugene would have been hallucinating.

What? My Otherworldly Romance Story must have a problem?

After waiting for two seconds, Ryu also got out of the car behind me.

The group wandered aimlessly through the brightly lit streets.

After the turmoil caused by the dark faction, the people of Orario seem to value each day.

Even though it's not a major holiday, the night market stays open very late, and the streets are bustling with people.

"This one! Buy this one, meow!"

"I want to eat this!"

Girls are both complex and simple.

Especially when shopping.

Eugene followed behind the skipping girls, repeating the same action all the way – taking out money!

Buy and buy!

Buy all sorts of small trinkets and snacks.

Occasionally stopping at a game booth will be Eugene's chance to shine.

The effects of strong luck have been ongoing.

He then performed a blindfolded, back-facing ring toss for several girls on the spot.

This left even the agile women speechless with astonishment.

My opinion of Eugene has risen a few points.

This blond guy, contrary to his frivolous appearance, actually has some skills!

"I thought he might try to touch me inappropriately, meow!"

"Hmm, although he dressed up in a very serious manner, he turned out to be a surprisingly generous (emphasis) kind person."

"According to him, maybe working for him in the future wouldn't be bad, meow?"

"Yeah, at least we can go out and play like this more often!"

With their hands full of snacks and their arms wrapped around fluffy plush toys, the two girls, sharing a similar plight, whispered behind Eugene. Their glances, initially wary, now sparkled with excitement.

To be honest, they didn't initially intend to help Eugene.

I finally found a place to stay and have just joined a warm family.

Although I complain about it often, deep down I still agree and feel satisfied.

If we get involved in this man's troubles at this time, wouldn't we be caught in another vortex?

If Eugene's offer hadn't been so tempting, and if the information he presented hadn't been so infuriating to the two women, they would never have agreed.

Even after their conversation with Eugene ended, the two immediately regretted it.

Since there's no contract or agreement, it doesn't count.

But after their first meeting with Eugene, they discovered that this man was more interesting on the inside than on the glamorous and frivolous exterior.

I always felt that he was very confident and methodical in everything he did.

Let's observe first!

If the timing isn't right, you can always back out!

The two, who considered themselves no longer part of the underground society, felt no psychological burden whatsoever regarding breach of contract.

“Um… Mr. Eugene, I still don’t quite understand.”

Ryu, who was walking ahead, unexpectedly struck up a conversation with Eugene.

Although she still dared not look directly at him.

"You mean the trip out?" Eugene chuckled. "Didn't I already say it was to strengthen our bonds?"

"I know some things about you, but that doesn't mean we're friends, does it?"

"Anyway, I don't have much to do these days, so I might as well get closer to you guys and build some friendship. Don't be so heartless as to abandon me later."

"I find it hard to agree with what you're saying," Ryuna said, her beautiful eyebrows furrowing slightly.

"I will not go back on my promise to you."

"Ha, as expected of the messenger of the goddess of justice, then I can rest assured."

justice……

As if recalling the murders she had committed, Ryu's expression darkened.

Because of the machinations of the dark faction, his closest friends all died in the dungeon.

For this, she did not hesitate to abandon justice, resorting to sneak attacks, poisoning, and assassination.

He even ended up becoming a wanted criminal in Orario.

"I can no longer represent justice..."

Despite numerous attempts by her close friend Seele at the tavern to offer guidance, she could never overcome this realization.

"Ah...that's true."

"You're a prisoner now."

Having completely seen through Ryu's thoughts, Eugene smiled and replied.

"However, prisoners also have their own way of life."

"If it can't represent justice, then it doesn't represent justice."

"Times are always changing, and so should people."

Because she failed to save her friends, and because of the frenzied slaughter, these self-reproaches accumulated day by day, gradually plunging Ryu into an abyss of self-blame, self-abandonment, and even the intention to destroy herself.

In short, it means being held back by the past.

"If we dwell on the past and don't move forward, we will inevitably fall into confusion."

"In that case, they will gradually become remnants of the times."

"Even living in a daze is no different from being dead, is it?"

Eugene's words were brief and to the point.

He knows Ryu well, but their relationship is currently only that of acquaintances.

If you're in a hurry to make an impression on her, you start pointing fingers and gossiping about her past, going on and on about all sorts of things.

That might actually have the opposite effect.

"..."

Ryu's eyes quieted down.

Her gaze toward Eugene was less hesitant.

Elves will gradually become closer to those they approve of.

And in her heart, it seemed that a few thoughts had also begun to form.

"Ah, right!"

Eugene's voice suddenly rose a few decibels.

His face once again broke into that old, sly smile:

"Actually, what I just said was all made up, and the effect may vary from person to person!"

"For example, I myself hope to maintain the status quo!"

He stopped in front of the elven girl, whose eyelashes trembled slightly, and a warm glow spread across her small, upturned face.

"After all, being able to date such a beautiful lady is my lifelong dream."