Chapter 205: Floor Guardians
"Is that so?" Aura nodded, finding it reasonable. After all, Shido truly was a strong being. Even though she and Shalltear had tried to conceal their location, Shido still managed to find them, and even identified that both of them were together.
"Yes, anyway, I wanted to thank you for bringing me to a safe place," Shido said, though he couldn’t help but wonder if this place could really be called ’safe.’
"E-Ehehehe... Actually, it was Shalltear, the other person with me, who suggested that we take you in. I didn’t really do much."
Aura felt a bit embarrassed when Shido thanked her, especially since she could sense how genuine his gratitude was. Still, her lips twitched as she remembered the real reason Shalltear decided to bring Shido to their base. It wasn’t to save him, Shalltear simply had her usual impure motives. Aura sighed inwardly, thinking that Shalltear really was a bitch.
But in the end, she couldn’t entirely blame her. Even Aura herself found Shido’s appearance captivating, as if he were a perfect being standing closest to a god. He was so handsome, his attire was majestic, and the aura he exuded was both domineering and gentle, creating a calming presence that made Aura feel strangely comfortable around him.
Still, what truly drew Aura to Shido were his crimson eyes, marked by a strange spiral pattern that seemed to pull one’s soul into the abyss.
Shido could feel the change in Aura’s gaze, and he immediately understood the reason behind it. Realizing that Shido had noticed her staring, Aura’s face grew hot and a blush crept to her cheeks.
"A-Ahaha, anyway, I’m Aura Bella Fiora, a Floor Guardian of the Great Tomb of Nazarick." She tried to mask her embarrassment by quickly introducing herself and changing the topic, but the flush on her face remained clearly visible, softening her usual boyish demeanor.
"...."
"My name is Itsuka Shido. Nice to meet you, Aura-san, you can also just call me Shido." Shido played along, introducing himself with elegant composure as he stood and extended his hand toward her.
"...Un, Shido." Despite her embarrassment, Aura reached out her small hand and shook his.