Avoid Yandere Constellation-Chapter 233

The constellations nodded in agreement at Fate’s words. Then, Battle was the first to speak.

“So, according to what you’re saying, aside from the dragon that David von Kaine is carrying around, there were traces of two other beings as well?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Happiness nodded, and Amusement asked her a question.

“Happiness, I assume you don’t know who they are?”

“Yes. I detected the presence of those two beings, but since they came from a different timeline, it was impossible to identify them. If we wanted to find out, Dimension would have to be here.”

As expected, Happiness shook her head. Well, considering that the only goddess capable of manipulating space-time freely was the Goddess of Dimension, it was no surprise that she didn’t know.

“It’s frustrating not having Dimension here right now.”

“Yeah. Has anyone heard from her?”

“…”

At Fate’s question, the other goddesses remained silent, maintaining an awkward stillness.

‘Well, if they knew anything, they would have gone to find her already.’

With that thought, Fate shifted the topic.

“Well, leaving that aside, let’s just call it a time machine for now. What are we going to do about it?”

“…I believe we should destroy it completely.”

Happiness carefully voiced her opinion that it should be destroyed. She then continued her explanation.

“I don’t know who repaired that half-destroyed thing, but I doubt it was done with good intentions. To prevent any future trouble, I think we should completely destroy it.”

“…”

“…”

Logically, Happiness was right—destroying the time machine was the best course of action. However…

‘…Damn. The problem is Yong-yong.’

That was the issue.

If they completely destroyed the time machine, the beings who came from the past would be forced to return to the past. After all, they didn’t originally belong to this world.

“Fate, are you hesitating because of the dragon David von Kaine is carrying around?”

As if she had read Fate’s mind, Happiness asked in a sharp tone. Fate remained silent instead of answering.

“…”

“This normally wouldn’t be an issue, but isn’t this a time when you should at least separate your personal feelings from the bigger picture?”

Happiness had a point. Now was the time to prioritize duty over personal attachment. After all…

“If the one who repaired that time machine was the Grand Duke—or even if it wasn’t him—aren’t you aware of how catastrophic the worst-case scenario could be?”

There was a chance that the Grand Duke himself could emerge onto the continent. Fate bit her lower lip in frustration, but Happiness pressed her further.

“Or are you saying you think you can defeat the Grand Duke on your own—”

“Enough.”

Struggle interrupted, cutting off Happiness’s words. Then, glancing at Fate, she said,

“Happiness, calm down. And Fate, you need to think more rationally as well.”

“…Haa. I apologize.”

“Alright…”

It was understandable why both goddesses were on edge.

The Grand Duke—the pinnacle of demons. He was a transcendent being on par with the constellations. Aside from Dimension, he was easily the strongest of them all. Overwhelmingly so.

‘It’s not like they’re being paranoid for no reason.’

Back then, they had only managed to seal him away by ganging up on him with four people. But if he were to reappear on the continent now…

‘We wouldn’t be able to win.’

Unlike before, their descent into the mortal world would come with restrictions.

Right before he was sealed, the Grand Duke had cursed the four goddesses.

‘That’s why we need to gather as much strength as possible.’

That way, they could temporarily lift the restrictions if necessary.

While Fate was lost in thought with a troubled expression…

“Can I give my opinion?”

Amusement cautiously raised her hand, looking around nervously. The three goddesses turned their gazes to her and nodded.

“Well, I don’t think destroying it right away is the right move.”

“Can I ask why?”

At Happiness’s question, Amusement responded in a serious tone.

“Happiness, you said that including Yong-yong, three beings arrived in this timeline, right? But considering nothing major has happened so far, maybe it’s not as big of an issue as we think.”

“But the time machine is fixed—”

“Yes, and that is a concerning issue. But we’re the only ones who can destroy that portal. That means one of us would have to descend into the mortal realm, and if we do that, we won’t be prepared for the worst-case scenario. So I think it would be better to wait and observe before making a hasty decision.”

She had a point.

Destroying the time machine required at least one of them to descend.

Since it was an artifact created by the Grand Duke, they would need to combine the power of all four goddesses to completely obliterate it.

Happiness seemed ready to nod in agreement when suddenly—

“Wait a moment. Isn’t there someone besides us who can destroy the time machine?”

A thought suddenly struck her. Then, she answered her own question.

“David von Kaine. Wouldn’t he be capable of destroying the time machine?”

“…Are you seriously suggesting we ask him to do that?”

Fate narrowed her eyes at Happiness’s words.

The moment she saw Fate’s reaction, Happiness realized she had made a mistake.

She had failed to consider Kaine’s perspective.

“Ah… I’m sorry. That was thoughtless of me.”

“As long as you understand.”

“Yes. Then, as Amusement suggested, let’s observe the situation for now. If something happens, we can step in—it won’t be too late.”

With that, the constellation meeting came to an end.

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Meanwhile, during the constellation meeting…

“…”

“…”

An awkward silence hung over Kaine’s party.

And with good reason.

“Mom?”

Yong-yong was calling not just any woman but Lien “Mom.”

However, what was surprising was—

“Yong-yong, why do you keep calling me Mom?”

Contrary to expectations, Lien did not seem particularly shocked.

At her question, Yong-yong only—

“Mya!”

—waved her arms energetically and nodded her head.

At that moment—

“Mom… Don’t tell me you’ve already done that with Lord Kaine?”

Ange asked in a trembling voice, her eyes wide open.

“I’m sorry, but whatever you’re imagining, we haven’t done anything like that.”

Kaine quickly intervened before the situation spiraled out of control.

At the same time, he changed the subject.

“Anyway, does Yong-yong often call you ‘Mom,’ Lien?”

“Ah, um, yes. It’s been a while now.”

Lien nodded with a flustered expression, then explained how she ended up being called ‘Mom.’

A moment later—

“You’re something else, Lien.”

“As expected of the Saintess’s mother.”

“Maybe those who’ve raised children really are different.”

“I should’ve done this sooner.”

The four women murmured in frustration.

“Wait, why are they frustrated over something like this?”

Besides, it wasn’t like Lien had done anything particularly significant.

She had simply looked after Yong-yong at Kaine’s request.

“If anything, she only educated her and scolded her along with Kage.”

While Kaine was feeling baffled—

“Ah, Papa…!”

Yong-yong tugged at the hem of his clothes, calling for him.

Kaine lowered his gaze, tilting his head.

“Hm? What’s wrong, Yong-yong?”

“Auu… Kyah!”

She pointed at Lien, trying to explain something.

When her explanation wasn’t getting through, she suddenly seemed to have a great idea—

—Snap!

She proudly held up her pinky finger with a confident expression.

Ah. So that’s what she meant.

“You’re talking about the promise we made this morning, right?”

—Nod, nod, nod.

She nodded desperately.

Kaine turned to Lien.

“Together with Mom?”

“Mya!”

Her bright smile confirmed his guess.

It seemed she simply wanted to play together with her ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad.’

“Hmm. I don’t mind, but the problem is…”

Lien.

From Kaine’s perspective, it was just about keeping his promise to Yong-yong.

Nothing more than that.

But for Lien, it might feel a bit uncomfortable.

Before Kaine had saved her, she had already been a married woman.

Of course, her so-called husband had long stopped caring about his wife and daughter.

“Even so, this is a bit awkward.”

While Kaine was thinking of how to decline—

“Lord Kaine, may I ask what Yong-yong is talking about?”

Lien asked curiously.

Kaine replied—

“Well, this morning, I promised Yong-yong that we’d play together later, and I think that’s what she’s referring to.”

—Nod, nod, nod.

Yong-yong enthusiastically confirmed it.

Lien thought for a moment, then suggested a reasonable compromise.

“Hmm. Then, rather than now, wouldn’t it be better to do it during the upcoming Royal Academy Festival? There will be much more to see then.”

“Yaaa!!”

At those words, Yong-yong’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Judging by her reaction, she was quite pleased with the idea.

Kaine, however, looked at Lien with a hint of concern.

“Are you sure you’re okay with this?”

“Yes, it’s fine. It’s about time I moved on…”

Lien smiled, but… did it seem a bit sorrowful, or was that just his imagination?

While Kaine watched her with a complicated expression—

“So, Lady Lien was a rival after all.”

“A formidable opponent…”

“She has a completely different aura from Kaine’s past love rivals.”

“Even ‘Mom’ is a rival now…”

He could hear unsettling murmurs in the background, but that wasn’t important right now.

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A few days passed.

Upon hearing Jade’s fate, Andrew—

“I see… You did well, Sien.”

“Yes.”

“Alright. You may leave now.”

With his face hidden behind a mask, Andrew smirked slightly.

—Creak. Click.

The moment Sien left the room—

“Kuhahahahaha!”

Andrew burst into laughter.

His delight was understandable.

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For so long, he had suffered due to Jade.

“I never knew what that bastard might pull, so it always weighed on my mind.”

But now, that troublesome bastard had disappeared exactly as planned.

How could he not be pleased?

“For the first time in a while, things are going my way.”

However, this was not the time to be celebrating just yet.

There was still the matter of world domination and tracking down the imposter who dared to use his name.

Therefore—

“For now, I should lay low and focus on gathering information.”

It would be wise to amass forces and wait for the right moment.

“Still… this feels good.”

That night, Andrew finally had a peaceful sleep—

Still under the mistaken belief that Jade had died a traitor.