The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

ldn’t particularly deny that either.  

 

After all…  

 

“To be absolutely truthful, it’s not like I’m completely unrelated to the gods either…”  

 

As she thought of the difficult to speak up secret in her heart, Vivian’s mood turned rather complicated.  

 

“Perhaps this viewpoint of mine is because of the [god] part of myself.”  

 

It was because of that reason that Vivian’s own opinion of Leon is rather objective.  She considers him as not a very professional adventurer, but it was still an entirely valid way of life, so she did not deny it either.  

 

At the very least, Leon was very cooperative of everyone’s actions.  Baring cases where it’s damaging to his own profits, he would generally not object to anyone else’s decision.  In a certain way.
he’s someone very “easy to get along with”.  

 

Since it doesn’t affect others, Vivian doesn’t want to particularly say anything about his personal motives.  

 

As already described, Vivian personally still tries to respect Leon as a person.  She wouldn’t act with stinginess when it comes to basic manners.  

 

However, recently, Leon’s actions did indeed end up affecting Vivian somewhat.  

 

“Good evening, Miss Vivian.”  

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Just as Vivian was heading to Balon’s tent, a familiar voice called out to her.  

 

Vivian stopped walking and let out an exasperated sigh in her mind before turning about and facing the direction the voice came from.  

 

There, the figure that she had anticipated appeared.  

 

And it wasn’t alone either.  

 

“Vivian…”  

 

Eudrice’s extremely guarded voice also entered Vivian’s ears.  

 

There, a that magic item merchant’s daughter walked out from a nearby shadow while hugging a man’s hand.  

 

Who else could that man be but Leon?  

 

“Good evening, the two of you.”  

 

Vivian nodded to the two of them in greeting.  Her sharp eyes discovered something unnatural with the two of them.  

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Basically, the clothes on the two of them were a bit rumpled.  Leon had red marks on his neck, and Eudrice’s seductive face was even more coquettish and energetic.  Add to that the fact that the two of them have a rather warm atmosphere, it was obvious at a glance just what those two were doing just then in the shadows.  

 

Vivian once again sighed in her mind.  

 

Leon on the other hand acted like nothing had happened.  As he subtly pulled himself out of Eudrice’s arms, he showed Vivian a smile.  

 

“Is Miss Vivian heading over to Sir Balon’s place now?”  

 

Leon’s spoke in a modest and gentle tone.  His every motion was filled with elegance in a way that gives off a good impression.  

 

Unfortunately for him, Vivian knew full well that those actions were done purposefully by Leon.  

 

“Indeed.”  Vivian did not look straight at Leon.  Instead, she lowered her eyes and spoke politely, “Our travels today encountered an unexpected and unplanned for ogre pack attack.  It’s possible that something similar might happen tomorrow too.  Just in case, I felt it necessary to discuss the matter first with Sir Balon and Alrith.  See if maybe we should change our planned route so as to avoid danger zones.”  

 

“It really has been hard on you.”  Leon spoke up as if worried over her, “To make a woman like Miss Vivian to shoulder such things.  It really is a failure on my own part.”  

 

“No, nothing like that.”  Vivian shook her head, “This is my work, so how can it be considered Leon’s failure?”  

 

“Then at least allow me to show you my thanks.”  Leon smiled at Vivian and continued, “How about, after we reach the capital, I invite Miss Vivian out for a meal.”  

 

When she heard that, Vivian didn’t make show any outward signs, but in her mind, she muttered to herself, “not again”.