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Chapter Sixty: Sin of Envy

60. Sin of Envy

06-01-2024

A/N: Thank you for all the reads and votes guys! This fic is heading toward 100k reads at a steady rate, it's crazy. I can never thank you enough. (*＾▽＾*)

Q: Got anything planned for this summer?

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"Okay, so basically, I'm going to help infiltrate the palace with Kohaku and Amaryllis to steal the petrification device from the master," you explained after hearing the entire story from the group.

They had also told you about Amaryllis backstory about seeing the device for the first time. According to Senku, the device had three rules to it: it has a set range, it can petrify the user if too close, hence it being thrown, and the petrification can be stopped if parts of the body were to be removed. You had also learned that Kirisame and Moz were the master's top dogs, which caused you to realize that you really did have a shot at getting picked.

"Yes. All while looking for the platinum," said Senku. "But first thing's first, we need to deal with a few problems before attending the harem selection."

"And that is having to fix Kohaku-chan's boorish attitude and appearance!" cried Gen as he pointed directly at the blonde woman. "We need your help, (Y/N)-chan! You know exactly what 'ladylike' means!"

You looked at the lioness, who had a cat-like expression on her face as the man stuck his finger toward her. Upon seeing her, you had a feeling that you knew what they wanted to fix with her. But really wanted to confirm it first.

With a sigh, you crossed your arms and asked, "Okay, how we 'fix' her then? I can see that you guys changed her dress to something more elegant. Kohaku, what do you think of the dress?"

"I like the way it looks but it's really hard to move around in! Especially around the legs!" Kohaku told you as she tried to do a flip in front of you, shocking everyone around her. She then equipped her shield and sword on her back, which you immediately snatched away from her. 

"I can see what needs fixing now..." you muttered to yourself, then faced the blonde girl. "Okay, I will help Amaryllis with fixing Kohaku. But clothes aren't the only things that makes someone pretty...we need some make-up! If this is essentially a beauty contest, we need her looking more feminine!"

"Then, we need the lab. I can't do anything with what we've got in hand," said Senku as he nodded at your claim.

The five of you lead Amaryllis to the ship while explaining to her that it was important to have. Since science was your trump card, you needed the lab on the island. 

"Did you sail here on that?! This is my first time seeing a ship that big!" Amaryllis wondered with surprise.

"Yeah, and it's overflowing with enemies...I could probably sneak in there and get the lab, though," you mentioned as you studied the enemy's formation.

Senku looked directly at you with furrowed brows. "No way. You can't do that with all of them up there, especially if you're doing it alone."

You turned to him with determined eyes. "I won't be alone. There's a survivor on that ship. I'll be able to help her if one of you send some sort of subtle signal."

"What kind of signal would be subtle?" Soyuz questioned you.

"I'm... not sure, but I'm going to go over there," you declared as you started heading down the cliff side in a haste, ignoring everyone around you.

"Are you kidding me, slowpoke..." This caused Senku to let out a sigh, reminding him of the time you left without a care in the world to help someone. Some things never change. But it's not like he'd change that part of you either.