Chapter 499 Is that really Robyn? [2/2]
"Then fight. Fight for the strength you seek. Prove to me and to all the world how powerful the love you hold is. You need not fear what may come tomorrow. I will show you the way. Together we will forge a future where you both can live in bliss."
'Holy fucking shit. Is that really Robyn? I couldn't help but gasp.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
'I agree, this is really unlike her. She seems like a different person. Liv echoed my comments.
'Her thought process, tone of voice and choice of words are all impeccable. Is this really the Aussie who is the stupidest of the Sirens? Dearest, what have you done to her?'
'Haha! Darling! Robyn is smart now! The world will end tomorrow!'
'It's like she's a completely different person. Honey, did she tell you anything interesting?'
'Husband, I don't think that's Robyn. It is similar to Jo. That person feels like it is someone else.'
"Shujin, I have given Vincent stamina, he should hold on for ten minutes. Please let me know when to stop.'
Except for Aki, everyone was taken aback by Robyn's sudden change in behavior. But somehow it didn't seem out of place to me. As if I was used to seeing her act with such authority.
"Now tell me, Alicia Gertrude. Are you ready to accept the burden that comes with strength? I will waste no time in convincing those whose hearts have no courage. If you take my hand, be prepared to give your all and accept a life of hardship. But in return, I guarantee you power beyond your wildest dreams.'
"I-I ACCEPT! PLEASE HELP ME! MASTER!"
"Wonderful. I applaud your decision. Possum."
Suddenly called by the noble woman in front of me, I replied nervously.
"Yes, my lady! How may I serve you?"
Robyn raised an eyebrow in suspicion, then sighed deeply before continuing.
"Why do you address me as such? Possum, I wish to take Alicia under my wing. She will join Pixie as part of Rhiannon's Hellcats. Do you have any objections?"
'Man, the dissonance in hearing Kitten talk like this is so sexy. Kitten, you are there, right?'
'I am Possum. And why are you making such a big deal about the way I talk? Are you perhaps making fun of me?
'No, Kitten, I would never do that. Ah! Wait, let me answer you outside.'
"I have no complaints, Kitten, proceed as you wish. I will assist you to the best of my ability."
"Thank you, then please heal Vincent. He needs to stay alive a little longer."
At Robyn's words, I took out a healing tablet and shoved it into the dying gangster's mouth.
"Sorry Vincent, I guess your birth as a reaper will come later in the future," I remarked.
Green healing light surrounded Alicia's husband. His face softened noticeably as his breathing stabilized. Alicia meekly held Robyn's hand as she would her queen, then kneeled to the ground in reverence.
"Alicia Gertrude swears allegiance to you, my lady. May I know your name?"
"I am Robyn Lithgow Smith, you may address me as Rhiannon."
"YES, LADY RHIANNON! ALICIA GERTRUDE GREETS HER LADY!"
Chirping like a fanatic, Alicia lost whatever maturity she pretended to have and stared at her supposed new liege with starry eyes. Robyn nodded and touched what looked like a jewel around Alicia's neck.
"Child, to grow stronger, you must not lie to yourself. Appearances hold no sway over those who can see deeper. I want you to accept what you are, only then can you move forward."
The woman in front of Robyn furrowed her brow before exhaling in defeat. She then removed the jewel from her neck and quickly shrank in size. If Alicia had originally towered over my Australian lover, they were now about the same height.
She lost the curves her mature version had and now looked like a young teenager on the cusp of adolescence. Robyn then embraced Alicia with a gentle smile.
"Well done, Alicia. Today is the beginning of your journey. Gone will be your weakness and soon you will have the strength to protect what you hold dear. I am proud of you."
Alicia tried to stifle her whimper, but ended up grabbing Robyn and crying into her chest. This was common among the descendants, many of whom bore deep scars from the curse of what they were.
Contrary to her usual demeanor, "Rhiannon" gently rubbed her new follower's back in motherly affection. The two of them looked like a picturesque scene of mother and daughter.
Vincent, who was already up and standing by my side, murmured in satisfaction.
"I am so happy for you Alicia...this is truly a wonderful day."
"Vincent, it looks like we need to speed up our plans to turn your people into reapers. Otherwise you might die by accident."
"Haha! My Lord, for twenty zombies, my beloved Alicia was finally able to shed her insecurities. Thank you for using Lady Rhiannon to help her."
"My pep talk had little effect, and you almost died. Kitten was the one who saved the day. Alicia swore her loyalty to Robyn, not to me."
"Indeed. Alicia has always forced herself to act mature when she hasn't really accepted herself. Seeing her lady show such maturity and strength despite her appearance finally allowed her to move forward. Thank you again, my Lord."
As Vincent and I talked, Alicia continued to sniffle as Robyn wiped away her tears.
"Haha. You are truly adorable, my child. Make sure you always maintain your dignity as Vincent's queen. Especially when the time comes for you to bear him children."
"Children? But my lady! This body is too immature for such acts. That is why I used {Nubile} in the first place."
"Alicia, the only opinion you need to heed about your body is that of your husband. After all, your appearance is for his sake, is it not?"
"Yes. But I..."
"Has your husband ever said that he finds your real appearance lacking?"
"W-Well, no, but compared to Lucrecia, I look like a child..."
"Haha, I can assure you, Alicia, women like us have our own charms. However, what remains most important is our ability to satisfy and continue the bloodline of our husbands."
"T-Then... have you already been with the lord... um... that is..."
Of course, since it was considered extremely rude to ask others about intimate matters, Alicia stammered. But Robyn just smiled in understanding while making a mischievous face.
"I have consummated my marriage with my Possum, if that is what you wanted to ask. We just returned from our honeymoon. Although with the amount of love he has given me, I am sure I will be with child by this time next year."
"Ah! But my lady, you... your body... I mean..."
"As I said, Alicia. The opinion that should matter is your husband's. No matter what anyone says, my Possum loves me for what I am. If anything, he loves me a little too much. To the point that I can barely stand after he has showered me with his passion."
"Ah! Um... my lady, if you don't mind me asking... did it hurt?"
"Haha, it does at first. But the bliss of being one with your one and only is worth the pain. Considering your husband's size, you might have to make some... effort."
Alicia blushed like a tomato at the mature topics Robyn shared. It was probably something the young Wraith was curious about but had no one to ask. After all, her mother had died before she came of age.
However, it seemed that having someone to look up to who cared about her would help Alicia come out of her shell. Still, I had to find out what had happened to Robyn.
I continued to think such thoughts as Alicia and Robyn conversed like sisters.