Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)-Chapter 60: Confession part 2

I thought Eris would be furious.

I thought she would recoil in disgust, reject me, maybe even look at me like some kind of monster.

But reality?

The exact opposite.

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Not only was she not angry—she wasn't even slightly upset.

Instead, she was understanding. Patient. Genuinely worried about me.

Eris is… really nice.

Like an angel of some sort.

And as I sit here beside her, warmth settling in my chest, I can't help but wonder—

Am I… just incredibly lucky?

The thought brings a small, genuine smile to my lips.

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"But… you don't seem that surprised?"

"Huh? Surprised?" Eris tilts her head, ears twitching slightly. "About what?"

"The fact that I'm from another world!" I blurt out, still baffled by how casually she's taking all of this.

"Oh. That." Eris chuckles and reaches over to ruffle my hair. "Maybe that's because it was already one of the possibilities I considered."

"…Eh???" I blink at her, utterly stunned.

She knew?!

Eris laughs at my expression, clearly amused. "You see, we live in a world where hundreds of new dungeons appear every day, each connected to different dimensions. So far, we've only encountered two worlds with thriving civilizations, but that doesn't mean there aren't more, right? The possibility of intelligent life existing elsewhere has always been on the table. It's really just a matter of time before another world is discovered."

Ohhh!

Hearing her explanation, it finally makes sense.

To Eris, the idea of other worlds isn't shocking at all. In fact, she had already suspected it!

But then—

"I was surprised when you mentioned reincarnation, though…" she admits, her gaze sharpening slightly. "I've read about it in ancient magical texts, but I never actually believed it… until now."

She leans back, crossing her arms as she studies me. "And even among reincarnation cases, yours is… unique."

"…Unique how?"

Eris tilts her head, thinking. "Normally, reincarnation means being born again as a baby and starting a new life from scratch. But you… you woke up in an already-existing body. And not just any body—the same girl you tried to save."

I nod, my throat tightening.

"And you said the other soul is always asleep?"

"Y-yeah…" I swallow hard.

"Did she ever try to take control?"

"No… or at least, nothing has happened yet."

That's the truth. So far, I've had complete control. The real Felicia has never tried to take back her body…

…Or at least, not that I'm aware of.

But still… there were weird moments.

Moments where I felt emotions that weren't mine.

Moments where my mind and body reacted in ways that made no sense.

Like when Eris slaughtered those men—

That overwhelming thrill. The strange, intoxicating rush of ecstasy that left me grinning uncontrollably.

It terrified me.

I was still me, and yet—at that moment—I wasn't.

And then, there were the other moments.

Like when I touched Felicia's dress and jewelry, only to be struck with such deep sorrow that I nearly broke down in tears.

It was as if her lingering emotions were bleeding into me, whispering from the depths of this body.

Of course, I've already told Eris all of this.

And now, as she sits beside me, ears twitching, she exhales a deep sigh.

"I wish I could help… but I really have no idea what's happening inside you." Her expression softens. "This is a complete mystery."

I force a shaky smile. "It's okay… I guess, as long as this body isn't rejecting me, I should be fine… right?"

At that, Eris's eyes widen slightly.

Then—she nods.

"Right. That's a good sign." A quiet relief washes over her features. "Still, if you ever feel anything strange—anything at all—tell me, okay? We'll figure it out together."

"Nn." I nod, a flicker of comfort settling in my chest.

But then—

Eris's face turns serious again.

"Felicia… don't ever tell anyone else about this."

A cold shiver runs down my spine.

"About being from another world. Keep it a secret."

I gulp, the weight of her words sinking in. "Right…"

It makes sense.

If the wrong people found out—

I could be captured. Interrogated. Experimented on.

The thought alone makes my blood turn to ice.

I absolutely don't want to be experimented on.

I just want to live a peaceful life.

Maybe explore some dungeons.

Maybe have fun with Eris and everyone else.

"But… should I keep this from Gordon and Guildmaster Karl too?" I ask hesitantly.

"Of course." Eris's response is instant. "I trust them, but… the fewer people who know, the safer you'll be."

I nod slowly. "I… I see…"

A quiet moment passes.

Then, I hesitantly murmur—

"But… I have another question."

Eris tilts her head. "Hm?"

I clutch my hands together, my gaze dropping. "How did you know I wasn't a bad person? I mean… what if I was some criminal on the run? What if I was a monster pretending to be a lost girl?"

At that, Eris lets out a soft, melodic chuckle.

Then—her ears twitch, and her lips curl into a playful grin.

"You know… I just had a feeling."

She reaches out and flicks my forehead gently.

"After all, a catgirl this beautiful couldn't possibly be evil, right?"

A wink.

A damn wink.

Aaaaghhh!!!

I feel my face heat up instantly.

"E-Eris!!!" I groan in embarrassment, hiding my face.

She just laughs. "See? Too cute to be evil."

I pout. "I-It's not fair if you keep teasing me like this…"

Eris chuckles again, her laughter soft under the night sky.

Then, with a sigh, she leans back onto the rooftop, gazing at the stars above.

"The truth is," she murmurs, "I just couldn't leave you alone."

Her voice is quiet—gentle.

"Sure, there was always a risk you might be dangerous. But if I let that fear control me… I wouldn't be able to help anyone, right?"

She tilts her head, looking at me with a soft smile.

And in that moment—

Something inside me aches.

A warmth—bittersweet and overwhelming—spreads through my chest.

Right…

I can't believe I'd already forgotten.

That's just how Eris is.

So kind.

So warm…

I exhale softly and lie down beside her, letting the cool rooftop beneath me ground my swirling thoughts. Above us, the night sky stretches endlessly, a vast ocean of darkness adorned with countless silver stars. They twinkle like scattered shards of light, delicate and eternal. A gentle breeze drifts by, carrying the crisp scent of the night air, and for a moment, everything is still.

Just the two of us, lying beneath the infinite sky.