26 Miach.
Every single piece of equipment was disposed of before we got to the surface. I could feel my temporary companions slightly loosen up when we arrived near the traffic of people. The number of quick 'secret' weary glances they would be taking towards my way massively increased.
The orange sunlight on the horizon directly greeted my face. I put my hands in front of my face squinting my eyes.
We exchanged brief and curt professional goodbyes.
'I'd like to see their reactions when they learn I'm only a level3.' I faintly smiled.
The time was still ripe. The residents of Orario were weird people. Staying up late and waking up early all the same.
I went my way to Miach's Pharmacy, but along the way, I came across someone very unexpected. Yet it perfectly made sense at the same time.
''Four Jagamarukun please.'' quietly said an expressionless blond-haired, and golden-eyed young girl as she stood on the opposite end of a potato puff stand. Her head barely came to meet the counter, letting her deposit her coins.
''The princess again. You sure like Jagamarukun.'' Said a gruff old man behind the stand in a warm voice. Much like how you would address your granddaughter.
[Ais Wallenstein-Lvl4]
HP: 1696
MP: 1020
It was the Sword Princess. The fastest person to level up in history.
You can practically see the air-headedness coming off of her. Her clueless head tilts and looks were not something that struck me as cute. It just seemed sad.
'We all have our own sad stories.' I shook my head taking in the smell of spicy potato puffs as I went my own way hands in my pockets.
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The Miach pharmacy was as empty as usual. Something no doubt due to the interference of the god that got him into
this whole situation in the first place.
''Welcome. How can I help you?'' Said the only staff member I could see in the store. It was a female brown-haired and eyed dog-kin. The only remaining member of the Miach Familia.
[Naaza Erisuis-Lvl2]
HP: 420
MP: 180
Her fake business smile dropped when she saw who I was '' What do you want? '', she said in a suspicious voice.
I just smiled '' Potions? You know. The only thing you sell here?''
My reply made her pinch her nose bridge with her non-gloved hand.
She was about to reply when a fair-skinned man with long blue hair and eyes came into the shop. He had a black robe and was carrying some groceries.
He took a moment to register what was happening but then happily walked to me. ''Hey, Ken. Thank you for last time. Are you here to buy more potions? Are you injured?'' He said with a very bright smile taking my hand, blinding me for a moment.
I looked to the side. And I could see a faint shade of pink adorning Naaza's cheeks. I couldn't help but smirk at her in a knowing manner. She could only groan at that.
Poor Miach had no idea what was going on.
I nodded '' Well, potions are something I'll be buying. But I'm mostly here for that lesson you promised?''
''Of course, of course. Here, I'll go put some things out and I'll meet you in a minute. Nazaa will lead you to the workshop.'' He said amicably gesturing to the dog-kin.
The said person was looking accusingly at me once Miach was out of the room. Her expression hardened for a moment and asked in a steady voice.
'' Are you in love with Lord Miach?'' She said with jealousy.
''*cough* *cough* Excuse me?!'' I literally choked on air due to shock. I hit my chest a couple of times.
''Why the actual fuck would you think I'm in love with him. You even sounded really confident there.'' I responded feeling mostly confused.
Great. Now I have this weird image that I can't get out of my head.
She looked utterly confused by my response. As if the most natural thing in the world was to fall in love with Miach after meeting him a couple of times.
'How many guys have fallen in love with him for her to straight-up assume this?' I grimaced.
I shook my head. ''Look. I'm sure a blind man can see how head over heels you are over him. Have you even told him about it? Just ask him out for a date first.''
'Fucking hell. Giving advice to a 14-year-old in love with a very fucking old god. I'm not sure the FBI will like this.'
She immediately started blushing and daydreaming ''For someone that was ready to talk smack. You sure went down pretty fast.''
She didn't respond. It seems she's already in Dreamland, dreaming of Miach coming to pick her up in his shiny white armor, riding on his white steed. Ushering her to ride along.
We continued on when she stopped daydreaming. She looked really embarrassed when I gave her a very unimpressed look.
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Unfortunately, I did not get anything special from my lessons. Other than how to mix two of three potions, which was
already something impressive for a first timer according to the god of alchemy himself.
I was heading to Hephi's place. It was already dark by the time I went out. As it appears, the Loki Familia expedition will be embarking tomorrow. It takes two weeks to a month according to Hephie.
We were also in collaboration with the Loki Familia, so some high-lvl smiths will be going alongside them on the expedition. Not everyone is blessed with the convenience of infinite storage.
As a matter of fact. I could potentially make something like a storage ring or necklace.
''What are thinking about?'' Came the familiar capturing voice of my lover from the other side of the bed.
''I was just thinking of making some sort of magic storage device. You know, maybe like a ring or necklace.''
She seemed surprised for a moment, but quickly got up from the bed fully enthusiastic. Only wearing thin clothes, her arm raise doing magnificent things to her figure. She didn't seem to really register that, she was in her geek mode now.
''I will help you with that.'' She said in a self-sacrificial tone.
I was bemused'' No no. You don't have to really. I wouldn't want to waste your time handling the Familia.''
She looked shocked for a second, but continued in a non-panicked tone. ''No problem Ken. There is going to be a lot of free time these next weeks.''
We kept going back and forth until I couldn't help but snicker when she just didn't want to admit it.
Hephie drew an inquisitive eyebrow at my snicker ''Ahh. You jerk!'' She said with puffed cheeks.
I drew close to her and hugged her, her smell as intoxicating as always.
''You'll remove the eyepatch when we make it, and maybe even turn it public, right?''
She just nodded and we got back to the bed. Nothing happened that night expect some warm cuddles and light kisses.
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[One-Handed-Sword Mastery: Lvl86-->87.]
[Elemental Magic: Lvl80-->82.]
[Non-Ele-Magic: Lvl69.]
[Space-Time Magic: Lvl72.]
[Akagi Ken]
Level:3
HP: 1540--->1660
MP: 970----1030
STR: 84-->86
VIT: 76-->79
DEX: 85-->87
WIS: 86-->89
Unallocated Stat points: 47
Valis: ~8mil
-Strength: B700-->A823
-Endurance: F320-->D501
-Dexterity: B756-->A862
-Agility: B756-->A862
-Magic: A820-->S950
Skills: Gamers Mind - Gamers Body - Instinct - Mind's Eye (True) - Mage - Mystery - One Handed Sword Mastery - Smithing.
Magic: Ele magic - Non-Ele magic - Inventory.
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