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Chapter Sixty Two: Sleight of Hand

62. Sleight of Hand

06-16,-2024

A/N: Sorry for the delayed post! Was exhausted this week. Anyway, thank you for 90k+ reads! We're almost to 100k!!

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"(Y/N), before we reach the village, I'll let you borrow my shawl so you can perform your blessings without revealing anything," said Amaryllis as she handed you a long, draping cloth to match your clothing. She had picked it up from the boat you had used to get back to the main island toward the village. 

You gladly took it from her hands. "Thank you. I think this'll help me out a lot with the 'blessings.'"

The five of you had arrived to the village before the selection had started. Many women were already lining up for the selection, while the men were watching from afar. They all looked extremely upset that the selection was upon them.

"Amaryllis!" You heard a few people call out to her as she stepped foot into the area. Looking up, you saw a few, young girls approaching who had spotted you amongst them. "Is this the one that's going to help you? The demigod?"

Your group looked at her with bewilderment as to what Amaryllis had told them. She just ignored your stares and smiled pleasantly at them with a determined look in her eyes. 

"Yes! Have you told everyone else about the plan?" Your island friend asked them.

"Of course. We will do our best to support you two!"

The girls went their way and you turned to the brunette. Haru started laughing to themselves when they spoke, "Pff--a 'demigod?!'"

"I thought you were just going to say I have magic or something..." you wondered.

"Seeing how strong she is, I wouldn't say she isn't a demigod though..." Ginro commented with sweat dropping down his temples.

She explained as she nervously twiddled her fingers, "While you were finishing up the makeup for Ginro, I went up to inform them of you helping us infiltrate the harem. I told them that you weren't actually associated with Moz, but rather, you are a demigod with blessings to free the people from Ibara and the petrification device."

"That's too elaborate!" You exclaimed with a sigh. "Okay, well, whatever they say, I have to go along with it. Hopefully, they say something that I'm capable of doing."

Your group joined the other women, who had happily accepted you upon laying their eyes on your figure. You definitely had to play the role of a demigod now.

Moments later, you spotted a giant pack of warriors marching toward the village. Amongst them, you were able to see Moz and Ibara hanging in the back, eager to see the women before them. However, the spearman had seemed to notice you staring, and a smirk formed on his face, much to your discomfort.

"LINE UP, LADIES!" One of warriors ordered the girls. "THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMONG YOU WILL BE CHOSEN FOR THE HAREM AND BECOME THE MASTER'S PROPERTY!"

"HAHAHA, IT'S A BIG HONOR, YA KNOW!" Another shouted.

Haru grimaced at their attitude, while Ginro began panicking behind the four of you. You, Kohaku, and Amaryllis stared at the blonde boy with disdain.

"Ginro, what the hell are you doing behind us?! We are not having a silver spear situation again!" You hissed at him.

"Silver spear situation?" Haru questioned with a raised eyebrow.

You waved off their question, "I'll tell you about it later."