Heading to the village

We were currently walking down a long path to get back to the villa, Lucie was a little annoyed that I woke her up but it didn't last long and she returned to her usual attitude.

Lucie was currently surrounded by many birds and rabbits, it seemed that all the animals adored her and got along with her.

As for Nol… she was staring at me.

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'Looks like you want to ask me something, doesn't it?' I asked Nol.

Nol nodded enthusiastically and moved closer to me.

Her hands touched my entire body as if she was looking at an interesting toy.

Why do I feel like they are taking advantage of me?

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"How is it that you can absorb mana automatically," she finally said, Nol's eyes shining deeply and her smile blossoming even more.

'It is not normal? We are surrounded by mana, right?', today was the first day I came into contact with mana so it was just a guess

"..."

"Fufu~, are you a tree class? You may not know but only plants can passively absorb mana, even I can't do that," Nol was cheerful as she talked about magic.

"Besides using mana to extend your lifespan or strengthen your body requires a lot of concentration and time, but you can do it while walking," her enthusiasm was rising rapidly.

"You even have the talent to be a magician, I can assure you since I am a magician and all magicians can know another magician when they see one", Nol's words sounded more and more enthusiastic.

How much knowledge does this little Elf have, I thought in my mind.

"I'm glad you are talented and can become a magician, I don't have to worry about you dying of old age anymore, since all magicians can live long", Nol sighed and the sincere look from her made me feel warm inside.

"Kya," Nol yelled as I picked her up and hugged her. I forget this feeling that someone cares about you, it's a satisfying and special feeling.

"What's wrong Ryou, why are you hugging me all of a sudden", Nol blushed a little but she let me hug her.

'I don't know, I just wanted to hug you, can't I do that?', I asked with a teasing tone.

"Umm~, sure you can," Nol realized she was joking and humored me.

I felt someone leaning on my back.

"It's not fair Messiah~, I want a hug too", Lucie seemed to have finished playing with the little animals and listened to us.

Lucie was pouting, she looked very cute.

So we continued walking while the three of us hugged.

As we walked Nol spoke.

"Ryou, let me teach you magic", Nol's look indicated that she would only accept a Yes for an answer.

"Are you okay with that? I mean, the magic of every magician is like her most precious treasure", I didn't want to take advantage of Nol, I've always thought that at least a fair exchange should be made.

"Fufufu~, you know it seems Elves can only have one partner in their lifetime, so you could consider yourself my husband~, so I wouldn't lose anything by teaching you my magic," Nol explained her reasoning with a smile. Apparently she loved saying the word "husband".

"That being the case, I'll be in your care... Teacher", I understood Nol's reasoning and didn't refuse, in the future I'll make sure to pay him.

"Hehe~", Nol rubbed against my chest as she laughed happily.

"Messiah, I will teach you alchemy," Lucie said, her gentle expression showing that she had the same thoughts as Nol.

'Thank you Lucie, I hope to learn a lot from you… Master,' I told her as I rubbed her sensitive ears.

"Hmm~, Messiah~", Lucie squirmed a bit and blushed and gave me a reproachful look which I ignored and we continued walking.

After 3 minutes of walking we took a shortcut to get directly to Nol's house, even from afar you could see all the houses of what was the Elves' village.

With my enhanced eyesight I could see many elves, some were talking and some were bathing in the big lake that was near the village.

They were too many to count.

Apparently I won't be able to rest easy, but I'm not complaining.

...

Nol's house did not follow the patterns I imagined, usually the house of the leader or lord of the city is always in the central part of any city, but Nol's house was in a corner.

The size was large, very large. Easily 20 people could live.

And so we entered.

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I thought there would be no one, but there was a woman. Her white hair tied in two pigtails, her crimson red eyes and sheer clothing was a killer combination.

"Firis, what are you doing here?", Nol heaved a small sigh, apparently she was used to seeing this woman.

"Nol-sama I heard that you came back and brought Messiah-sama", the voice of the woman known as Firis had a touch of haughtiness and elegance, she seemed to have a high position in the village.

"Damn gossip birds…" Nol muttered.

Nol gave a blank look and ignored Firis. Lucie also seemed used to Firis's behavior.

Firis didn't react much and looked directly at me.

"Messiah-sama, I am Firis from the noble Hagerhelm clan, nice to meet you," Firis patted her chest as she spoke proudly though she also seemed very curious to see me.

"The Hagerhelm clan, we have decided that we will give birth to the first child, I hope to have your support Messiah-sama~", Firis's words sounded arrogant though, I couldn't tell if there should be arrogance in such a matter.

A screen appeared in front of me.

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