NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 6: W-What Do You Mean?
A whole minute.
Veer spent a whole minute staring at his system panel, questioning its authenticity. Was it malfunctioning? Or maybe it was a bad product?
[Host does not need to worry about that. The system has been given to you after millions of years of testing and is in perfect condition. Everything stated by the system is a simple fact.]
"Then how the hell do you explain this?" Veer pointed at the Love Meter and roared. "We don't even know each other, and you're telling me she loves me with all her heart?"
[The system can only show things that are allowed by the Evolution Stage.]
Veer clicked his tongue and fell into contemplation. There must be some hidden loophole or something that caused the meter to be so wrong. He refused to believe that Liliana loved him that much.
He might have accepted it if it was just love or admiration, but Yandere-level love? That was something else.
He felt a headache as another problem came to his mind. "If she's a Yandere, then it would be nigh impossible to convince her."
[The beginning bonus is going to end, and prolonged use of System's space may cause damage to the Host's soul.]
"Great! This was just what I needed," Veer sighed and slapped himself. "Get yourself together. You need to convince both of them, even if it costs you your life. Damn it! I feel like an idiot!"
His plan was simple and dangerous. He was going to ask both Liliana and Elara for their hand in marriage. Yes, he wanted to marry both of them and make them his wives.
It sounded like a suicide plan, but he was ready to do it. At first, he was hesitant, but after getting details from the system about his potential future, he knew he needed to do anything to get powerful. The best way was to use his cheat, and in a way, that was his only choice since he couldn't use his Aspect to grow stronger.
Before leaving the system's space, Veer decided to check on Elara's status too.
[Name - Elara Flamme]
[Age - 18]
[Race - High Human]
[Rank - F]
[Aspect - Purifying Flames (S-Rank)]
[Description - Summons flames that consume anything within reach, leaving only pure ash behind. These flames burn away all corruption and impurity, cleansing everything they touch. As the Aspect's strength grows, the flames become hotter and spread further, even able to burn through the world layers. However, overuse may result in amplification of emotions, leading to a crazed berserk state.]
[Love Meter - 98/100 (Will burn the world for you)]
Veer nodded in satisfaction, even though he was shocked by the information. This was more believable than Liliana's status.
Still, he noticed something and thought, 'So, she doesn't have any dormant Ranked Aspect, huh!'
He looked at Elara, who wore circular spectacles over her emerald-green eyes that shone like a bright gem hidden away in a vast ocean. With her short hairs, she looked so handsome. Even after seeing her face practically daily, he still found her attractive.
A smile formed on his face as he muttered, "Don't worry! I will never leave you!"
Just as he said that, he was forced out of the system's space. He didn't want to stay there, risking his soul. The familiar chatter and curses once again sounded from all around him.
Veer opened his mouth to say something, but before he could, a cold, otherworldly voice sounded beside him.
"You can accept her. I am fine sharing you."
Veer looked at her, his mouth and eyes wide open. For a moment, he just stood there, completely numb from the sudden turn of events.
He wanted to cry. Why was nothing going according to his expectations? Also, what did she mean by that? He couldn't comprehend it.
He wasn't the only one, as others just stared at her with incredulous looks on their faces. They had thought that after so many surprises in a single day, nothing could shock them.
Who knew their goddess would prove them wrong so quickly?
Even Elara was stunned, not knowing what was happening. She looked at Liliana, trying to see if she was scheming something, but all she found was a cold pair of eyes.
She quickly composed herself and asked, her voice stuttering, "W-What do you mean?"
Liliana tilted her head slightly, as if confused by the question. "I don't understand. Isn't it common for a person to have many spouses?"
Elara took a deep breath and said, "I think we are on completely different pages."
With a light smile, Liliana said, "We can talk about it later, then. For now, just answer my question. Are you willing to share Veer with me?"
Elara didn't reply instantly, as she was conflicted. She wanted Veer all to herself—who wouldn't? However, knowing his history, she knew it was wishful thinking.
He was bound to have many relationships, and the only way she could prevent it was to live in the countryside all alone with him. She was completely fine with it, but things were getting out of control, and she didn't know what to do.
She didn't want to lose Veer. She would rather die than do that, and because of this, her heart was in turmoil.
Veer also snapped out of his daze and saw the opportunity before him. He didn't know what had happened or why Liliana was even doing this, but he would be a fool to miss such an opportunity.
He quickly took Elara's hand and knelt before her, looking into her eyes with full sincerity. He didn't even try to lie; he simply spoke from his heart.
"El, please accept it. I know I'm a scumbag and a horrible person to actually say this, but give me a chance. You know how much you mean to me, but I also can't give up Liliana," Veer held her hand and clasped it tightly.
He smiled at her and continued, "I promise I will do my best to take care of both of you. I would sacrifice myself for you two. You know how much of a dumbass I am. I need you. So, will you give this relationship a chance?"
Looking at his smile and shameless words, Elara had an urge to punch his face. And she wasn't someone who held back, so she clenched her fist tightly and punched him right in the face.