The Melody Demon (Alastor x Overlord!reader)

Chapter 10

Charlie plopped face first down onto one of the couches in the lobby. A hard aggravated sigh leaving her lips as her face hit the cushions. Husk glanced over at the princess with a raised brow as Vaggie trailed into the lobby behind her.

"What's her problem?" Husk asked Vaggie. Before she could answer, Charlie was already sitting up on the couch with her legs to her chest. "I looked all over the hotel, TWICE, and I couldn't find Alastor anywhere. (Y/n) could be back any minute and I have nothing that could help her!" Vaggie sat next to her girlfriend and wrapped an arm around her.

"Back any minute? It's the third of the month." Husk said as he cleaned a glass. "Yeah, and?" Vaggie asked. "(Y/n) won't be back until sunrise." Husk explained. Vaggie and Charlie both glanced at each other confused before looking at the bartender. "Is she always out that late?" Charlie asked and Husk shook his head no.

"Sometimes she comes back later than usual, but it's the third of the month...don't expect her back tonight." Husk said and Vaggie raised a brow. "What makes her stay out so late?" "Business." Husk replied.

"We still don't know what she actually does, Husker." Vaggie said crossing her arms over her chest. "I thought she ran a bar and was Hell's 'music industry'." Charlie said putting the last part in air quotes from not really knowing what it meant.

"While she does have those...there has to be something else. From what I've seen, there's no way she's as strong as the other overlord's power wise. Her power must lie in one of her businesses." Vaggie said making Husk laugh. "You folks haven't even seen a fraction of what she can do. There are plenty of reasons why people fear her." Husk said before taking a bottle from the bar and walking out of the room.

"I just want to help her out, Vaggie." Charlie said with a sigh as she looked at the ground. "I know you do. Why don't we head to bed? I'm sure you could use a good nights sleep." Vaggie said with a soft smile. "Yeah...maybe...you go on up. I'll be there in a minute." Charlie said giving her girlfriend a reassuring smile. "Okay...don't keep me waiting." Vaggie said before heading towards their shared room.

Charlie's eyes met the board that held information and pictures of the overlord she'd become close with. The princess stood from the couch and placed her hand on the board. A sigh left her lips as she started to turn the board around. The sound of the hotel door opening broke her movements. Charlie's eyes moved only to see the overlord she'd been looking for.

"Alastor! You're back! Where have you been?" Charlie asked as she ran up to the man. A large grin plaster on both of their cheeks. "Why, good evening, Charlie. It is a bit late for you to be roaming the halls, yes?" Alastor asked as he continued to walk successfully avoiding her question. Charlie followed close behind him as he walked.

"U-uh, yes, but, I wanted to ask you something." Charlie said trailing behind the man. "Oh, you know I am dying to answer any question you might have in that enthusiastic little head of yours." Alastor said turning around to face her.

"It's about (Y/n)." Charlie said making Alastor's ears unintentionally perk up slightly. The mention of the woman's name instantly caught the overlord's attention. "You see...it seems like (Y/n) is...how do I put this...having relationship problems." Charlie said. The lights flickered slightly as a hum of static surrounded Alastor. The effects disappeared as soon as they'd arrived.

"You and (Y/n) are close, so I figured you might know who it is she might be having these problems with. She does so much to help around the hotel, and I wanted to-" "And what did she say that makes you so sure of these issues, hm?" The overlord asked.

"She was talking to Husk earlier and I heard him talking about someone who left and came back in her life. He said something about her maybe not being able to trust them but she should enjoy it while she can." Charlie recalled the small piece of conversation she'd overheard. "Is that so?" "I was hoping that you might know who this mystery person is. Figuring out who they were talking about means I can help them and (Y/n) can be more at ease!" Charlie said hoping that the overlord had the answers she needed.