Chapter 147 – I want to start training with you, Mikoto.
I looked at the mission and then at Mikoto. She's interested in , but she's not in the process of falling in love yet. If she starts falling for , this mission will beco even easier.
Well, I can use the [Sexual Attraction] skill. I'm sure it would have a strong effect on her. But I think using that skill would take away so of the fun. The thrill lies in convincing her to give her body to .
Not that the [Charming Aura] skill doesn't already make things a lot easier.
"Luan?"
"Oh, sorry, I was surprised to see you here."
"Are you going to the dungeon by any chance?"
"I'm without a weapon. I was going to buy one."
"Huh? What happened? Did soone steal it? Did you lose it in the dungeon or sothing?"
"No, nothing like that. It's more complicated than it seems. You might find it hard to believe if I told you."
"What do you an? Now I'm curious."
"Why don't we talk while we walk?"
"But… I was about to head to the dungeon now."
"Who cares about the dungeon? You can go afterward. Aren't you curious?" I smiled at her. "I also want to make you a proposal."
"A proposal?" Mikoto tilted her head, confused. "What proposal?"
"Let's go." I put my hand on her shoulder and started walking. Mikoto stood still for a few seconds before following .
"Wait a second, I'll go with you. Aren't you going to the tower?"
"I'll do that later; first, I need to pick up so money from the library."
"Huh?"
"You'll understand once we get there."
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While we walked to the library, I talked to Mikoto about the training I wanted to do with her. When she heard about it, Mikoto stopped walking, and I turned to her.
I smiled, and her face flushed. She averted her gaze and scratched her cheek.
"I'm not sure this is a good idea," she said.
"What do you an? Wouldn't it be good to train together? I'm sure it'll be fun."
"It's not that… It would be great to train with soone strong like you, but…"
"But?"
"It's nothing, never mind." Mikoto resud walking, and I followed her. "I'll think about it. About the training."
"Sure. If you decide to train with , et
in front of the tower in three days."
"..." Mikoto said nothing and continued walking beside .
I led her to the library, and when we entered, Elma greeted us with a big smile. "Luan, you finally showed up. Who's this?" She looked at Mikoto. To my surprise, Elma didn't know her.
"Mikoto; she's a friend."
"Nice to et you."
"Oh my, you only have beautiful friends! It's a pleasure to et you." Elma extended her hand, and Mikoto shook it. Then Elma turned to , seemingly wanting to say sothing.
"Go ahead, you can speak."
"Does she already know you're the author?"
"I'm not sure, but it's fine."
"Author?"
"Yes, I'm an author. Haven't you read any of my work?" I pointed to copies of Re: Zero on one of the shelves.
"Wait, you're the author of those books? Really? I thought it was just a coincidence that your na is also Luan. I read it, and it's really good!"
"No need to get so excited. I don't want the other custors to hear about it."
"Oh, sorry. But if you didn't want to be recognized, why did you use your real na? You could have used another one." She is right—I could have used a pseudonym.
But I couldn't think of one...
"Hahaha. But many people already know I'm the author."
"I see."
"Oh, Elma, I need so money. You have a lot saved up there, don't you? My share of the sales."
"Oh? This is the first ti you've co for money since you took a big sum to buy your new house. What do you want to buy? Another house?"
"No, no. I'm looking for a weapon. My sword broke, so I need to buy a new one."
"Oh, right! I'd forgotten that you're also an adventurer. But Luan, why do you still do that?"
"What do you an?"
"You already have enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life if you keep writing. You don't need to risk your life in the dungeon."
"She's right," Mikoto confird.
"Nah, I don't want to stop. I enjoy doing this." Even though it might not seem that way since I don't go to the dungeon very often, I like fighting monsters. It feels amazing when I level up and go to the dungeon.
It's incredible to see my progress.
"..." Mikoto looked at , seemingly pleased.
And that was also sothing Mikoto wanted to hear.
"I love fighting, I enjoy wielding a sword. But I still have a lot to learn! I don't want to stop fighting until I beco a master. It'll take a long ti, but I'll keep at it."
"I didn't know you were like that… A battle fanatic," Elma exclaid, surprised.
"I'm not a battle fanatic. Don't exaggerate."
"Hahaha. Alright. Let's head to the back so I can get your money. And you, young lady? Aren't you coming?"
"I don't think I should. I need to leave now." Mikoto declined to join us, but I grabbed her hand. When I took her hand and pulled her along with , she didn't resist.
In the back of the store, I grabbed a bag of money and stored it in my inventory.
After we left the library, Mikoto asked about my inventory. When I explained it to her, she beca quite envious.
Unfortunately, when I invited her to co with
to buy a new sword, Mikoto declined and decided to go her way.
I hope she'll be in front of the tower in three days.
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