Peace...

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[The Devoted Heart]

Rank: A

Abilities: Lover's Care(A), Unbreakable(C), Waterproof(E)

Produced by a blacksmith in a foreign record, this ring was the result of the love felt by the creator for his Queen. This ring has the effect to protect the user based on the feelings infused by the person who gave this ring to the real user, the stronger the effect, the more the wielder can feel it. This ring has a red ruby in the centre wrapped in a steel line, with a couple of diamonds on the sides. The rest of the ring is in wrought iron.

Soulbound: Ais Wallenstein

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(A/N: Unbreakable works based on the Rank. Being a Rank C, any weapon on rank B or higher can destroy the ring. Waterproof doesn't need an explanation...)

After Ethan cleared his thoughts, Lefiya had a moment to look at the ring on Ais' finger.

"By the way, Where did you buy this ring? It's so beautiful"

Looking away, he tried to answer as naturally as possible

"I didn't buy that ring..."

Hearing his words, Lefiya and Ais looked at the ring

'Is..something important to him? It's better not to ask...'

Ais instead, had different thoughts

"I can feel..."

Waiting for her to continue, Ethan understood the ring didn't cost 10.000SP just for show. Deciding to explain its abilities, he said

"This ring can make the wielder feel the love of the person who gave it to her, but it's not only that. Using these emotions, the ring can create a barrier that will protect her. It's even unbreakable up to a certain threshold..."

Surprised by such effects, Lefiya looked more focused on the ring, finding a string of mana.

'This.. Isn't this super expensive? This could be a treasure based on the barrier power..'

with a gulp, she saw Ais look at the ring with a 'smile'

"So it was your love..."

Feeling shocked, Lefiya didn't know what to say

'Is it the only thing that matters!?! It seems I'm the problem here!! Why these two idiots doesn't care about its value?.. If someone--'

Her thoughts were stopped by Ais, who added

"Are you okay...Lefiya?"

Sighing, she felt a headache

"I'm okay.."

Understanding what Lefiya wanted to say, he interrupted their conversation

"There isn't anything to worry, I won't reveal the ring's effects..."

Feeling slightly better, she saw him come towards them. With a thumb up, Lefiya moved away from Ais while Ethan embraced her.

"So..how do you feel?"

With the strange sensation in her body spreading like all the times he held her, she placed her hands on his back, answering

"I am happy..."

Nodding, Ethan smiled, replying in a gentle tone

"We are just at the beginning..."

Nodding on her own, the two stayed like this with eyes closed for some seconds while Lefiya observed them.

'..they're so cute together'

After their embrace, the two looked at each other in the eyes. He felt that he was coming to understand her, even if little by little.

"We should go to sleep."

Hearing this, Lefiya misunderstood the meaning of his words. With a blush on her face, she said

"Y-Y-Yes, I should go to sleep.. I will see you t-tomorrow!!!"

Running away from the room while saying this, Lefiya was nowhere to be seen. The two looked at the door for some seconds, Ais with a confused expression while Ethan facepalmed

'She misunderstood... I'll explain it to her tomorrow'

Looking directly in her golden eyes, he said

"What do you want to d--"

Feeling her lips on his, he wanted to smile.

'At least give me a second to ask you..'

Embracing her another time, he felt the same warmth that always spreads through his body when he held her.

Holding her hand while stroking her hair with the other, He continued to kiss her for some seconds before slowing the rhythm.

This because he wanted her to feel different types of kisses and, from his perspective, doing always passionate things can take them to a point where their relationship can't grow and always remains the same over time.

Although it isn't a bad thing in the short period, to build a solid relationship you need to alternate passionate moments to moments were you can relax with your lover.

Even if Ais wanted to explore new things, Ethan promised that he would make her try new things with time.

After their kiss ended, Ethan said

"Did it make you feel good?"

Hearing his words, Ais answered

"Yes, it feels good.."

Nodding, Ethan said

"After solving all the problems with the Dungeon, do you want to go on a date?"

Seeing her confused expression, he smiled

"A date is when a girl and a boy go out together"

Hearing this, Ais thought about it for a moment

"go on a date..seems fun"

Remembering his previous world, he said

"it is.."

This time, Ais had a questioning look on her eyes

"Have you ever gone on a date with someone?"

Thinking about it for some seconds, he thought about Fuyumeko.

"I went on a date, but it was years ago with a friend of mine"

Nodding, she decided not to ask anything more about it.

Clearing his thoughts, he added

"We should focus on the present..."

After this, the two continued their earlier kiss. 30 minutes later, he was still embracing her.

"Do you want to sleep with me?"

Answering with a 'yes' she placed her head on his chest. Although Ethan felt his heart beat faster and faster, he was trying to get some sleep for tomorrow...

"I can feel..your heart beats faster and faster..."

Holding her tightly, he said

"That's your fault"

With a 'smile' she didn't say anything more before the two fell asleep.

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Waking up, Ethan felt Ais' hair all over his face.

'We ended up falling asleep in the room where Riveria would do her lessons..'

Smiling, he stroked her back, saying

"Ais...we should get up..."

Seeing she had her head on his chest exactly like yesterday, he felt his heart beat faster but, ignoring it for the moment, he continued his previous actions.

After some seconds, she opened her eyes. Placing her hands on his chest to get up, she looked directly in his scarlet-gold eyes. Feeling that looking away was impossible, he saw the time on the system interface

'7 AM...'

Seeing she got up from him, he got up as well, saying

"We should go in the Dungeon this time"

Nodding, she said

"I'll go..in my room.."

Understanding she needed to prepare, he said

"I will see you in 20 minutes, okay?"

Leaving the room first, he saw that the hallway led to Loki's room before his. Deciding to get his status updated, he went towards the door.

After a knock, he said

"I'm Ethan...can you open the door?"

Hearing a yawn, he saw the door opening

"Just in time, I wanted to talk to you"

Loki, had a mischievous smile on her face before she saw Ethan enter the room as he closed the door behind him. Without wasting time, he said

"I want to get my Status updated"

Licking her lips, she replied

"I knew it. For now I'll update your Status, take off that shirt..."

Doing as she said, he placed himself on the bed like always before feeling her butt on his back. Grinning, she added

"How is it?"

Without minding her teasing, he said

"Just update my status"

Replying with an annoyed 'yes', she updated his status, preparing for the shock she expected to feel

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Name: Ethan

Age: 15

Race: Human

Lv 2

[Falna: 334/1.000]

Pow: 20I → 171H

End: 25I → 137H

Dex: 17I → 153H

Agi: 15I → 141H

Mag: 23I → 246G

{Total Parameters : 5.807 → 6.555}

Skill: [Qienta's Blessing:SSS], [Mana Control:B], [Boost Magic:H]

Magic: [Sagitta Magica:D]

Development Ability: [FeatherFoot:I], [Spirit Healing:I], [Hunter:I→H]

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(A/N: Loki saw he didn't grow this much in his Mag parameters.)

With a surprised expression, she said

"I expected an explosive growth..."

Hearing her words, he replied

"I will do my best to grow faster and faster..."

With a smile, Loki decided to change the topic of the discussion

"Tell me.. Ethan..did you and Ais..."

Looking in front of him with Loki still on his back, he said

"She's my girlfriend now..."

With a mischievous smile, she added

"Oh...and your relationship with Lefiya? I've seen how she always protects you..."

Thinking about her, a smile formed on his face

"I'm not against polygamy, but that's not what you asked..Lefiya, I think we can become friends in the future..but if she loves me I don't know if I can ignore her feelings like nothing..."

Understanding he was serious, Loki grinned

"It's an arrogant way of viewing things but it's not that bad"

Hearing her words, he said

"Why are you saying I'm viewing things arrogantly?"

Placing her hand on his head, she said

"You are considering Lefiya's emotion as a variable, not for the feeling itself. The way you put things feels like you expect something like this to happen, thus, it's an arrogant thought. I understood you aren't arrogant yourself but you need to change that line of thought. You had the luck to be with Ais but it won't be the same with other girls..."

Nodding his head, he started to think about her words. Understanding she was right, he felt he underestimated goddesses. With a smile, he said

"Thank you, Loki, I'll reflect on your words.."

getting up from his back, she said

"It's nothing... You'll repay me with your magic in the future..."

With another grin, Loki remembered that she had something to say to him.

"By the way, In the next week there will be a Denatus, do you know what it is?"

Seeing him nod, Loki added

"I will choose a nickname for you but I know next to nothing about your abilities. I will officially register you as a member of the Loki familia this morning, you have 7 days to choose your nickname"

Nodding again, Ethan thought

'A nickname...'

Trying to analyse his abilities, Ethan said

"I will tell you my nickname when I choose it. Can I leave? I need to go in the Dungeon"

Loki, chased him away with her hand, saying

"Go, and don't be late!"

Seeing him exit the door, Loki threw herself on the bed

'What a troublesome child...he stole both Ais and Lefiya's heart...At least he'll make my familia more efficient than before.'

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(I have a discord server. https://discord.gg/cpVr5X8 If you enter it, you can choose one of Ethan's future powers from the pool I created, but that's not all! On the server, you can see the reference on some things that will be present in the story! Right now you can freely see some things like the [Twin's Digimon] and [The Devoted Heart].)

(If you want to support me.. https://www.p.atreon.com/user?u=30889745. I have also a discord server. https://discord.gg/cpVr5X8 If you enter it, you can choose one of Ethan's future powers from the pool I created)

(A/N: His nickname will be revealed in the next chapters...hehe...)

(Alternate Titles: "Ais is so cute...", "Loki, casually teasing Ethan while teaching him how to grow up", "I felt your headache..Lefiya...", "Keikaku is still here, don't expect he's gone...","Fuyumeko...Appears!?")