DCGB EP 19 - Redhead Coming!!

Yesterday's overtime was very hard. I almost didn't have time to sleep, but I finally managed to post today's chapter.

As for the advanced chapters, I think I'm going to start my Patreon on Friday. It's so sad that I still can't find a cheap apartment to live in, lol.

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"I also like you too, Noelle," Yuji spoke candidly. Now that the girl had expressed her feelings, how could he, as the boy, stand idly by? He wasn't the kind of protagonist who would let a girl come to his room and do nothing.

Noelle, upon hearing Yuji's words, beamed with happiness, completely disregarding Sylph's remarks.

Sylph, the spirit of wind, feeling the sting of being ignored, seethed with anger, ready to unleash her Ark magic on Noelle. But Yuji stepped in just in time, halting her. Frustrated and defeated, Sylph muttered that she no longer cared about Yuji before retreating into him, her presence fading as she fell asleep within his body.

Now, only Noelle and Yuji remained in the forest. They stood facing each other, the air thick with unspoken words, until Noelle finally broke the silence.

"So, this means..." she whispered, her voice barely audible, her cheeks flushed with color.

"Yes, it means you're mine now," Yuji replied, closing the distance between them and pulling her into a tight embrace.

Noelle initially resisted, pushing against him, but her resolve quickly crumbled. She relaxed in his arms, and Yuji, seizing the moment, gazed deeply into her eyes before capturing her lips in a tender, passionate kiss.

'Finally, it's all coming together,' Yuji thought triumphantly.

As their lips parted, Yuji leaned in and murmured softly in her ear, "Noelle, stay with me tonight."

"Okay," she answered, her voice trembling with a mix of shyness and excitement as she buried her face in his chest.

Hand in hand, they made their way back to the Black Bull squad's headquarters, the forest's mysteries left behind them.

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"Yuji, I'm starving. Can we get something to eat?" Noelle pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. She had been suck his little brother for what felt like hours, and exhaustion was beginning to take its toll.

Yuji snapped back to reality at her words, glancing down at Noelle. Her face, smeared with the remnants of their intimacy, brought a pang of tenderness to his heart. He retrieved a cloth from his dimensional pocket and gently wiped her face clean.

Noelle, touched by his unexpected tenderness, smiled up at him, a genuine happiness lighting up her eyes. She stood and dressed quickly once he was done.

"Alright, let's go get some food," Yuji said, his voice warm. He took her hand, leading her towards the dining hall, ready to face whatever lay ahead together.

As they stepped into the grand hall, Yuji immediately sensed an unusual tension in the air, hinting that something significant had transpired.

"Oh, you two arrived just in time. Quit the lovey-dovey act; it's time to get to work!" Yami barked, his stern expression darkening as he caught Yuji and Noelle in the middle of their playful banter.

"Yes, sir," Yuji and Noelle responded in unison, quickly finding seats as Yami's commanding tone snapped them to attention.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's get started."

"Listen up. We've just received a report about the discovery of a new dungeon."

"A dungeon!?"5x

"Wow," Asta exclaimed, eyes wide with curiosity. "What's a dungeon?"

"What!? You don't know what a dungeon is?" Magna exclaimed, clearly astonished by Asta's lack of knowledge.

"A dungeon is an ancient structure filled with artifacts, or relics, left behind by people from the past," Magna explained, his voice tinged with a mix of excitement and reverence.

"It's also a place where various forms of magic are taught."

"But the creators set up traps to prevent anyone from misusing the artifacts for evil purposes. That's what makes dungeons so fascinating."

"And due to the many dangerous traps and the threats posed by those who seek to misuse the magical items, we, the Magic Knights, are tasked with exploring these dungeons."

Yami continued, his voice grave, explaining that this particular dungeon was located near the border of an enemy kingdom. Hence, their mission needed to be executed with utmost urgency. As expected, Asta had been chosen for this crucial mission, personally selected by the Wizard King himself.

Upon hearing the news, Yuji's expression turned serious, but inside, he felt a sense of relief. Finally, he would get to undertake a mission. He had been in this world for quite some time. Even though he and Noelle had become a couple, their relationship hadn't progressed to its ultimate conclusion. The most intimate they had been was merely pleasing each other orally. He hadn't been able to take Noelle's virginity, fearing the wrath of her overly protective, silver-haired brother if he made a wrong move. Hence, he couldn't go all the way with Noelle.

As for the mission, Yuji was confident he could accomplish it because he had already explored that Dungeon before. Therefore, it wouldn't be difficult for him to navigate to the treasure room. While Yuji was deep in thought, he suddenly heard a call.

"Yuji, you, Noelle, and Luck will undertake this mission," Yami instructed. Yuji nodded in acknowledgment, knowing he had to complete this mission if he ever wanted to return home.

"Understood,"3x

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Now, the four of them—Yuji, Asta, Noelle, and Luck—were making their way through the Dungeon.

"Hey, Yuji, are you sure this is the right way?" Luck asked skeptically, as he was convinced this was Yuji's first time exploring the Dungeon. Thus, he shouldn't be leading. However, since Yuji insisted he could guide them using his magic, Luck relinquished the role, primarily because he just wanted someone to spar with.

"Of course. According to my magic, we're only on the first level of the Dungeon," Yuji replied, showcasing his magic 'Schwarz's Escape,' which displayed a three-dimensional map of the Dungeon.

"Wow, your magic is as impressive as ever, Yuji," Asta marveled, staring at Yuji's magic with a look of astonishment.

"....."

Despite the sweetness between Noelle and Yuji, Asta and Luck seemed completely indifferent. It could be said that they didn't care at all, perhaps because neither of them was interested in romance, or maybe they still had a childlike mindset.

"Huh?!" Suddenly, Luck sensed something. He turned to look in one direction before informing Yuji and the others, "It looks like there's something interesting over there. You three go on ahead."

With that, Luck enveloped himself in lightning magic to enhance his body before vanishing in a flash. Yuji, Asta, and Noelle watched him disappear, their faces showing a mix of exasperation and resignation.

"Alright, let's keep moving," Yuji said, signaling for everyone to continue following him. He knew that Luck was the type to act on impulse, so trying to stop him would be futile. It was better to focus on their mission instead.

The three of them ventured deeper into the Dungeon. Although they encountered traps along the way, none were particularly dangerous. Most were relatively harmless, and they had been walking for a long time without encountering anyone until...

"Ah, that's Noelle-chan!" Suddenly, a voice called out from above them.

"Are we there yet?" Noelle blurted out while clinging to Yuji's arm. Although she was happy to be on a mission with Yuji, she preferred snuggling with him in a warm room rather than being in this dangerous place.

"Be patient, Noelle. We're still on the first level, and this Dungeon has many layers. But don't worry, it won't take long," Yuji reassured her, gently patting her head. Despite knowing the Dungeon well, he was aware of the numerous dangerous traps and lurking enemies, so they needed to stay cautious.

"Hmm," Noelle nodded, her face blissfully content like a purring kitten.

All three of them who heard the voice quickly looked up and saw three individuals wearing the robes of the Magic Knights squad "Golden Dawn." One of them was none other than Yuno. The other two were a man with glasses and a voluptuous redhead woman who had come to explore this Dungeon with Yuno.

And the woman who called out to Noelle was none other than the voluptuous redhead herself, Mimosa.

When Noelle saw Mimosa, she couldn't help but show a wary expression, as if afraid of having her beloved stolen. "Mimosa..."

Yes, Mimosa was the voluptuous redhead.

Afterward, all three descended and stood in front of Yuji and the others.

"Hello, Noelle-san. Haven't seen each other since the royal banquet last year, huh?" Mimosa spoke with a smile when she saw Noelle, as they had been childhood friends and used to play together. However, due to Noelle's issues with controlling magic power, they had to separate.

"Hmm," Noelle huffed with dissatisfaction. Truth be told, she didn't particularly like Mimosa, especially since Mimosa was better at controlling magic and had a larger bust than her. So, she was quite displeased, especially at this moment when Yuji was staring at Mimosa's chest without blinking. She then tugged on Yuji's arm with frustration.

"Yuji!!"

Yuji, who was staring at Mimosa's ample chest as it bounced up from her robe with fascination, snapped out of it before lifting his gaze to meet Mimosa's flushed face.

The reason behind Mimosa's flushed face wasn't just because of Yuji's lingering gaze on her chest, but also because the moment she saw Yuji's face, her own face heated up, and her heart raced.

She understood this feeling well because during her childhood, her mother used to tell her stories and describe the sensations she was experiencing now, which was – her first crush.

Yes, her first crush!!

She had never been like this before, and this was the first time she had ever felt this way. She was determined to try to get to know Yuji a little better because even though she might seem like a noblewoman who appeared aloof, she was actually a sharp and intelligent young woman.

"Do you two know each other?" Asta spoke up.

"Yes," Noelle replied.

Yuno looked at Yuji quietly without saying anything.