Even with all my advantages, the fight wasn't easy. Actually, that was an understatent, it was difficult as hell.
I was barely scraping by as we fought. Lucy's power and speed exceeded my initial calculations, and I was extrely terrified of getting mutilated during every second of our fight.
Everything took a drastic turn for the worst when she used her remaining Skills with absolute ferocity. I knew at that mont that I was royally screwed.
Luckily, due to all the evasion maneuvers I employed in our fight, I gained more Stats in Agility, so I got even faster. Also, the 'Hero' Title buff made sure I wasn't losing Stamina—at least, not at the ti.
My other Title effect also ca into play at that mont.
'Fraud'
Thanks to my constant bluffs and condescending statents, Lucy faltered and began making blunders. Her uncertainty made it perfect for to regain control of the situation.
Finally, the battle ca to a close, and Lucy crumbled before . To be honest, if it had lasted another minute or so, I would have humiliated myself and lost badly.
I also ca up with the perfect excuse for not using my useless weapon.
Truly, for this fight at the very least, luck was on my side.
'I really tried my hardest. Let's just hope the rewards are worth it.' I smiled, trying to get away from the crying girl.
The flas were getting unbearable.
[Warrior's Skin] granted passive defensive features, and I had also inscribed runes on my outfit to prevent damage to them. That was why I was able to confidently hug the girl—as an emotional bonus.
But, I didn't intend on it being this long.
'OW! OW! OW!' The flas were beginning to burn.
If I didn't get away soon, it could an serious trouble! I would be toast, literally.
'Hey! Get away from !' I scread internally, half glaring at the smiling girl who didn't seem to have any intention of letting go.
As I thought, this girl really wanted to kill !
'Let gooooo!!! Pleaseee! It burnnnss!!!' I wanted to cry, but my façade remained unchanged.
Was this really… how everything would end?
After all my efforts at ensuring I didn't die. To think I would go out in such an embarrassing—and terribly painful—way!
'Goodbye… sweet world…'
'Haha, just joking'
Of course, I wasn't going to let myself suffer death like that. Not with the crazy effort I had put in to escape it.
'This was a mistake! I'll reverse everything with Arcana Call!'
Then—
"Get away from the Hero—I an, Sam!" A sharp cry surged through the air as soone quickly dashed in my direction.
"U-uh…?"
"Stay away from him! Why are you ogling him so much? Even after losing, you're still so shaless!"
The one who intervened was none other than Sarah. To be honest, I had never been so glad to see her butting into my business.
"A-ah, I'm so sorry…" Lucy finally let go of , granting the sweet relief I desperately desired.
Unfortunately, I couldn't let that show in my deanor.
"It's alright. My shoulders are always available for you to cry on." Of course, I didn't give a shit, but I said it anyway.
Lucy's eyes glimred brightly the mont I said this, and it felt like I had received all her devotion.
Still, I could not trust the little monster.
'Not only did she try her hardest to kill when we fought, she nearly smoldered in flas. Whether she's doing this intentionally or not, being around this girl is bad news!'
I needed to create so distance.
"S-stay away from him!" My savior, Sarah, intervened.
Standing to my feet, I casually shrugged, trying desperately to ignore the stings of pain I felt all over my body. The Hero's Automatic Recovery would handle that soon… at least, I hoped.
"What's your problem, Sarah?" Lucy snapped back at the Priestess—much to my chagrin.
The young girl's vicious eyes toward the blonde were a sharp contrast from what she had just shown to .
Hostility was lurking within those crimson irises.
"T-The Hero just defeated you. Have s-so sha and reflect on your actions!"
Although Sarah said this, the quivering tone she used to speak told that her emotional outburst stemd from a personal issue.
Both won didn't seem like they liked each other very much. The way they stared daggers at each other was enough proof.
Besides, no one around tried to stop them.
'Haha, looks like we've got so rivalry, or sothing…'
[SYSTEM NOTICE]
[System Reward]
~Loyalty Of Lucy (The Strongest Plebian)~ ~Addition of Lucy to Character List~
~( 5) Stat Points~
~( 10) Karmic Value~
[End Of Information]
'Ah, looks like the Base Rewards are here…' I gave a wry smile, still watching both girls arguing.
'Hopefully, I had so good achievents from the fight…'
It was best not to raise my hopes too high, though.
Even though Lucy seed pretty hardcore, it was still relatively easier to get her on my side than I had thought.
Resolving things through violence was a necessity this ti, reminding of the fact that I needed to resort to such asures from ti to ti.
'I can't bullshit my way out of everything…'
To survive in this world, I needed to beco stronger—and fast!
The problem was how to go about such a thing.
'The fastest way would be to complete Quests or to train in specific fields.'
The forr was very risky, while the latter was virtually impossible—at least for the mont.
'I think I overdid it with these people…' I stared at the astounded faces of everyone around .
They all looked so impressed, faces gleaming in admiration of the almighty Hero.
I was as strong as an average warrior, at best. However, unlike them, my practical knowledge about fighting was non-existent.
That ant I needed more experience in waging battles—not only to increase my Stats, but also to build more confidence and muscle mory.
'Unfortunately… they all think I'm Overpowered!'
Not only could I not get the proper guidance I needed from them—since they all assud I was far stronger—if I tried to force the issue and show my pathetic side to everyone, they would finally realize how much I sucked.
There was no way I could have that!
In the end, I was stuck between a rock and a hard place—an impossible situation!
A single question kept echoing in my head as I had these thoughts.
'Who's going to train ?!'
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