Floor 21

There was something standing tall but it wasn't justice.

There was something big but it wasn't courage.

There was something prominent but it wasn't talent.

There was something round but it wasn't determination.

These four metaphors described what Charlie was feeling at the moment.

It was a lie to say he wasn't feeling anything. After all, he wasn't gay.

"Charlie and I are spiritually bound by a Spirit Contract. I've seen your memories, so I know all the porn you've ever watched in your life." Aishia said something extraordinary in a flat tone.

"Cough... Don't mention that, Aishia."

It was embarrassing to talk about pornography with a woman. Even a man with a steel mind like Charlie wasn't immune to shame.

"A-What?!"

His body trembled slightly as Aishia's delicate and soft hand touched 'it' and moved it up and down.

"Charlie doesn't like it?" Aishia asked innocently.

"Ugh..."

Seeing him not resisting, Aishia knew Charlie liked it. Therefore, she moved her hand faster.

"Stop it, Aishia. Don't forget we're in the Dungeon. This isn't the right place to do that kind of thing."

Charlie quickly grabbed Aishia's hand from the water as he was about to ejaculate.

He was worried he would lose his sanity.

"Alright. Charlie can tell me anytime if you want to do it."

Staring into his eyes without a hint of emotion, Aishia didn't blush even though she had given him a 'handjob'.

"..."

Not knowing how to respond, Charlie chose to remain silent. He wasn't a herbivorous man like Rio, he knew what kind of person he was. In his opinion, it was only a matter of time before he had intercourse with Aishia. But at least it wouldn't happen anytime soon.

Charlie didn't want to fuck with Aishia just because of lust, he wanted there to be feelings involved. Releasing his lust on a prostitute in a brothel was another matter.

"Charlie, I want to know the meaning of the name you gave me."

"Aishia is a word that means warm spring or beautiful spring. It might be a bit too simple, but your hair is the color of beautiful cherry blossoms, so it gives a strong impression of spring."

"Cherry blossoms... Charlie has a good sense of naming."

"I don't deserve that praise."

Aishia was the name Rio thought of in the original work. Charlie wasn't shameless enough to claim someone else's good deeds.

"Well, Aishia, can I learn astral form with Spirit Art?" Charlie changed the subject.

In astral form, Aishia became invisible and had the ability to pass through objects like a ghost. In other words, even the safest place was very easy for her to infiltrate from any angle without being noticed.

From Charlie's perspective as a former police officer and special forces, astral form was incredibly OP if used by the right person.

He had tried to transform himself into astral form with Spirit Art but had failed.

"The manifestation of a physical body from an astral existence is a Spirit Art unique to Spirits only. I don't know if I have the necessary organs for human life to function, but my general structure and physical abilities shouldn't be too different from normal humans." Aishia said, giving a rather serious answer unexpectedly.

"Hmmm... In other words, the more Spirit Art causes phenomena that contradict natural law, the more Essence is consumed. Taking a physical form from a form might be the most natural way of manifestation."

Hearing that, Charlie added his own assumption.

After feeling sufficiently refreshed, Charlie and Aishia got out of the bathtub. Without any curtains or anything to block them, they began to put on their clothes.

Aishia glanced at the long, mushroom-like object that stood stiffly in Charlie's crotch without feeling embarrassed like a normal girl would.

Meanwhile, Charlie observed the perfect body of the girl in front of him while putting on his clothes. He was aroused but wouldn't let lust cloud his rationality.

After putting on their clothes, he built a wall of earth around the tent with Spirit Art. It would serve to delay time when monsters came to attack.

"I'm going to sleep with Charlie."

Inside the tent, Aishia said as if it was a natural thing.

"Sure." Charlie nodded.

He was now used to sleeping with Aishia.

Lying side by side, Aishia used Charlie's arm as a pillow, closed her eyes and fell asleep.

"Sweet dreams, Aishia."

"You too, Charlie. May you not have nightmares tonight."

"..."

In front of Aishia, Charlie couldn't hide anything.

"Yeah, I hope so too."

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Day 15.

The next morning.

Charlie and Aishia continued their expedition after finishing breakfast.

Perhaps because his Development Ability was Luck, no monsters disturbed them last night.

Just like yesterday, Charlie and Aishia worked together to defeat monsters on Floor 19.

It wasn't uncommon for them to encounter other adventurers carrying out resource gathering missions in this area.

It's worth remembering that most adventurers in Orario are only Level 1. Any adventurer who could reach Floor 19 had at least Level 2, or Level 1 adventurers carried by Level 2 seniors from the same Familia.

Perhaps witnessing how powerful the duo of Charlie and Aishia was yesterday, no adventurer dared to provoke them even though they were captivated by Aishia's unmatched beauty.

Still not feeling any obstacles on Floor 19, Charlie quickened his pace, and that day they reached Floor 21 at 6:56 pm.

Although the environment of Floor 21 was no different from Floor 19, the intensity of the monsters that appeared increased and became more varied.

For example, now Charlie and Aishia were facing a new type of monster.

It was the largest ordinary monster on the Middle Floor, standing six to seven meters tall with dark red fur and long tusks.

Mammoth Fool.

*CLANK*

The sound of metal clashing echoed as Damocles' Sword deflected the Mammoth Fool's curved tusk, which was used like a spear.

His legs sank slightly into the ground due to the Mammoth Fool's incredibly powerful thrust.

"Here it is! I can feel it! So, my raw physical strength is almost comparable to the Mammoth Fool."

*CLANK* *CLANK* *CLANK*

Then, Charlie and the Mammoth Fool exchanged blows.

As for Aishia, she handled the other three Mammoth Fools to prevent them from interfering with Charlie's swordsmanship training.

The fight lasted about five minutes before Aishia defeated the three Mammoth Fools she was fighting.

*Pu-chi*

Sliding on the ground under the Mammoth Fool's body, Charlie plunged his sword into the Mammoth Fool's heart.

"TRRRR!!!"

The Mammoth Fool let out a dying roar before its massive figure disappeared, leaving only a magic stone.

"Huft... Let's find a place to rest. I didn't expect to use three Dual Potions in one day, I need to be more frugal."

"Someone's coming."

Hearing Aishia's warning, Charlie turned towards the trees with vigilance.

"Ahahaha... We've been caught."

A woman's cheerful voice was heard. It was likely two beautiful women approaching.

"You..."

Seeing them both, Charlie didn't expect to meet acquaintances.