I'm the Only One With a Different Genre - Chapter 44

Chapter 44 – Someone Pounced on Me

As I mulled over whether it was time to leave after the staged match had seemingly concluded,

‘I guess I can leave now?’

I thought to myself and walked towards the exit from where I had come.

***

Totogen gritted his teeth as he watched Lian leave the arena, not even short of breath, let alone injured.

‘Damn it, how could he be like that?’

In his hand, he clutched a gilded spyglass that only nobles typically used. Through it, he could see Lian’s innocent expression as he exited the place clearly.

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‘How can someone with that kind of power… have such pure eyes?’

This was the domain of Jiso, a realm where the most sordid desires converged. It was a place brimming with those who committed atrocious acts without hesitation to obtain tremendous power.

Totogen, who had made his business targeting those obsessed with power, knew too well how dangerous ‘tremendous power’ could be.

Even if power was granted effortlessly, once it reached a certain magnitude, humans swiftly succumb to madness.

Lian shattered that all-too-familiar rule. He wielded vast power with eyes clearer than any person, as if it were nothing more than a toy.

This paradoxical reality filled Totogen with both wonder and impatience.

‘This isn’t what I was looking forward to…!’

Having fainted after witnessing Lian’s organ, Totogen refused to accept, upon regaining consciousness, that he had fallen in fear of Lian. Instead, he convinced himself that it was all a hallucination and that he had merely tripped and fallen unconscious. However, his anger did not subside.

Thus, Totogen opened his wallet.

The dozens of monsters had been prepared with this kind of background in mind.

‘How can I bring that guy down?’

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He chewed on his nails nervously, his mind churning aimlessly as no suitable solution came to mind.

Ordinarily, he would call upon slaves to intimidate them by showing his face or handle them directly. However, on an instinctive level, he was avoiding a confrontation with Lian.

Despite dismissing the fainting incident as a mere dream, he was instinctively scared and avoiding him.

Unable to torment Lian directly, Totogen’s only option was to purchase monsters with money and harass them.

‘Yes, if dozens aren’t enough, making him fight hundreds, even thousands, will do!’

With a raised voice, Totogen called for his secretary.

“We need to prepare more monsters.”

At his command, the secretary quickly left the room to call for automatons.

***

I had just breezed through a match and was on my way back to my room where Iris was waiting. The elevator came to a halt, and the moment I stepped into the neatly arranged corridor, someone pounced on me.

“Whoa!”

My body tilted backward, and I stumbled, falling flat on my backside.

“B-Bianca?”

“Hehe.”

She was hugging me with a greatly relaxed expression, seemingly in a good mood. I, unable to hide my confusion, stammered,

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“W-What’s the matter?”

It was my first time being held by an adult woman, my body tensing rigidly. My hands fluttered in the air, unabashedly showing my discomfort.
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“I saw it!”
“Huh?”
“Your match! I can’t believe how strong you are!”
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She was excitedly rambling, having seen Iris’s matches but never having witnessed me in one until now.

She thought I’d be quite strong as Iris’s brother but never imagined to this extent, lavishing endless admiration upon me.

“Thank you.”

Even if it was all thanks to the cursed sword, praise was always sweet. As I managed a thank-you with flushed cheeks, Bianca beamed with a gleeful smile and said,
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“Iris turned me down, but… what about you?”
“Huh?”
“Going to the top floor.”
“Ah.”

Following Bianca would easily grant access to the top floor, but I’d have to be separated from Iris. Moreover, my biggest concern was that my ‘skills’ were solely the power of the cursed sword.

Bianca certainly needed a disciple with impressive talent, not someone whose matches were entirely won due to an item.

“Sorry.”

My response was inevitably a refusal. Bianca’s face twisted with apparent wounded pride as her offer was declined by both Iris and me.

“Really..? Could you tell me why you dislike the idea?”
“It’s mainly because of my worry for my sister.”

At that, Bianca laughed and responded,

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“Don’t worry about that! You can both become my disciples!”

“Even before, you said…”
“Umm, it might hurt to say this… but the reason I couldn’t take you as a disciple was that I found it hard to be responsible for someone without adequate skills. But now, things have changed!”

Bianca spoke with a bright flush of exhilaration.

“You’ve proven yourself to have sufficient skill! So, stop worrying and let’s go to the top floor together with your sister!”

At her words, I fell silent and pondered.

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‘Even if I go to the top floor, my lack of true skill will soon be exposed. I can’t wield the cursed sword for every training session. But… if it means Iris can be safe, is it right to give up because of my own inadequacy?’

As I groped for an answer in my mind, Bianca spoke with a light-hearted voice.

“If you’re unsure, why not visit the top floor for even just a brief moment? Seeing it for yourself might clarify things.”

“I have been to the top floor already.”
“You must’ve just glanced over it, right? Looking more carefully might make the answer come easier. Let’s go up now!”
“Huh? I, well…”

Bianca didn’t wait for my answer, sprang up, and grabbed my wrist. With such strength, she swiftly pulled me toward the elevator.

“But Iris is waiting for me…!”

“Don’t worry, we’ll just go see and then come back down.”

Bianca reassured me it would take just 10 minutes as she spread her hands.

‘Ugh, if it’s only that long…’

Reluctantly agreeing since she was arguably the highest authority among the arena’s gladiators, the elevator slowly ascended toward the top floor.

***

Smirk.

Bianca stood near the elevator entrance, curling her lips into a dangerously wide smile. She trembled slightly as she reminisced about the thrilling battle she had witnessed today.

‘Ah, to think ripe fruit lay so close!’

Thinking of the scene where dozens of monsters were rapidly dismembered and devoured, her body writhed with excitement.

‘With that power, I might be able to aim for the champion’s seat!’

The champion: the term referred to the strongest among the ten who occupied the top floor. The first place always received special treatment, and the champion enjoyed privileges greater than what Bianca currently had.

‘If only I can claim that position -… I could join Lord Jiso’s ranks!’

Not only would it mean the end of her slave status, but also a chance to enter the ranks of Jiso’s followers, who received the favor of the Demon Lord.

The most famous of those who became champions and joined Jiso was Baekroo. It was said that if things go well, she could even seize the position of Jiso’s right hand.

‘Hah, ahh! Lord Jiso!’

Bianca’s thoughts of the Jiso she adored were so intense she unconsciously wiggled her hips. She quickly composed herself when she noticed her slip.

With a jolt, the elevator arrived, and they both stepped onto the plush carpet.

“Here, this side is my room.”

Bianca led Lian into her room. Her shadow wafted excitedly, barely containing itself in anticipation of what was to come.

Before long, they reached the ornate door. Bianca opened it effortlessly.

“This door won’t open without me.”

She casually mentioned the security features her floor had that Lian’s didn’t possess as they entered.

Thud.

The door closed heavily behind them, leaving only Bianca and Lian in the room. Lian was busy observing the opulently decorated room, which was different from the one he had seen before.

“Different from the room you’ve seen before, right?”
“Yes, it’s different.”
“The top floor allows you to decorate your home however you want.”

Everything from the structure to the furniture and atmosphere could be changed at will.

“If you both move to the top floor, then you’ll live here with me. There are many empty rooms, so there would be no inconvenience either.”

Bianca proudly showcased the lavish interior, trying to captivate Lian’s heart. Eventually, while they were touring the room, Lian scratched the back of his head and spoke.
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“The place sure is nice, but… I think I should be heading back now.”
“What?”
“It’s long past 10 minutes, and Iris must be waiting for me anxiously.”

At his words, Bianca pressed her lips tightly together.

“Thank you for showing me around today. I should get going now.”

As Lian turned to leave without hesitation, Bianca suddenly grabbed his wrist.
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