Chapter - 11 [ Selfishness... ]

Ash and Orna who left Flare's room was walking towards the outside. Orna asked,

"Do you like her?"

Although Orna was jealous, they weren't in a relationship yet. Besides, she heard him saying the system of Blessings and Affection is for those who he has affection towards. In other words, there will be other women in his life. But she wasn't worried about it. After all, his feelings towards her is limits off the charts! She was sure he likes her more.

May be knowing what she is thinking, Ash said,

"I know what you are thinking, Orna. And I won't say I'm not selfish. As you already know, I was going to seal my emotions because I didn't want to be dependent on my emotions. But your words denied me. And yes, I like you more. But that wouldn't be the case in the future. Because if I like only you more, that would make me even more selfish. And I don't know if I can say this for sure, but I will try my best for you. And as for Flare, I do like her. But not romantically at the very least for now. But that wouldn't be in the future. After all, she herself said anything can change. I won't refuse anyone who wants to be with me unless that person isn't worthy. So, I can only apologise beforehand..."

Orna who heard him speaking apologetically felt his sadness.

[ You have a message from Master's AI, The Queen! ]

[ "It's my descision and request to Master that he accept a harem. Because he can't live like this without those who can be with him and accepts his burdens. Of course that doesn't mean he will die. He will not be able to stay with mortal beings. That's all. And if you think you are the first person, then you are wrong. I was with him the beginning. So, think wisely. And yeah, he don't know that I'm talking to you right now. You can decide to be selfish, which means hurting him and those who have feelings towards him. Or you can accept his selfishness and allow others to bear the burden. And also, you alone can't handle his burden." ]

Seeing this, Orna sighed... Then she thought about it. The system was right. He was selfish. But his selfishness was to make others happy. Of course he will be happy as well. But if she goes forward with her selfishness, Ash being the kind man he is will accept it, but it will definitely hurt him, and others who will join them in the future will be hurt too.

She sighed once more and looked at Ash who was looking at Apologetically. Then she remembered what happened to her...

She was all alone....

She was not needed.....

She didn't have anyone to call a family, friend, or important....

She disgusted anyone she interacted with before...

And then, a man came to her life...

He said she was a beauty. And he was saying the truth!

He said he wants her!

He said she weren't disgusting or creepy at all!

He said she was cool...

He made her more happy and more beautiful...

She is now who she is because of him....

'Ah... How could I forget about his kindness... I'm such an idiot...'

Turning towards him once more, she saw that he was looking at the sky in contemplation.

'He is now even thinking about what to do... He really is an idiot..'

"I don't mind, Ash..."

"Huh?"

"I said... I don't mind if you have more woman! Just...just make sure you love me and them equally.... If i asked you to love me more that would be wrong. But I don't want to be loved less than anyone else. So, make sure you love all equally..."

'I'm an idiot... How am I going to make her happy? Isn't she making me happy than I'm to her?'

[ Don't forget master. We talked about this... ]

'Yeah... I...I have to be headstrong too!'

"I promise! I don't know who in the future I will have, but, I will promise you in my name and soul that I will not treat anyone unequally!"

Orna smiled sweetly at him and hugged his arm and buried it within her breasts.

"Then, I'll be in your care, Ash!"

"Mmm... Wait! Does than mean we are Lovers now?"

Orna blushed and nodded with a meek smile.

"I see... I have a lover now... And it's a beauty..."

"....😳" Orna blushed even more.

And his next actions made her even more embarassed!

He hurriedly jumped and screamed :

"Yaahoooo!!! I have a Lover!!!!"

Under the gentle eyes of everyone, Orna who was blushing so hard hid her face in his chest while Ash who was so happy hugged her back and walked towards their Ship!

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Though embarassed, the couple reached near the port and waited for Flare to come. They enjoyed the city as their first date for a while. After eating some sweets and enjoying the shows of cooking, they were now waiting.

After a few minutes, Flare came running towards them very excitedly. Her appearance caused a lot of people to exclaim as she was very known in this Chef's Heaven. She was the prodigy who created new recipes and helped in the growth of the city.

Seeing Ash and Orna who were together, Flare smiled. Then her smile broke as she saw Ash is hugging Orna's waist and the other party wasn't stopping her. They weren't this close a few hours ago!

"How come you guys are this close?"

Ash and Orna looked at each other and smiled. Seeing this, Flare was a little envious. But she 'hmph'ed and walked forward to find the ship. But she stopped because she couldn't see the ship.

Seeing her, Orna who understood what happened giggled.

Flare who didn't find any ships asked,

"Where is our ship?"

Ash smiled and spoke,

"Lene, I'll leave D to you."

[ Understood, Master. ]

Then the sea surface began to expand and a jet Balck ship so large, it's even 10 times the size of Going Marry which is The strawhat pirates ship!

Seeing a ship suddenly appearing, all of the locals became scared because such a colossal ship only appear here if a large pirate group appeared. But shocking everyone, even Flare, Ash teleported them to the ship.

Appearing in the ship deck, Flare was a little lightheaded. But she quickly calmed down and asked,

"Wait! This is a military ship from our world!?"

"Not really. It's my first masterpiece, It's called 'D', or 'Destroyer'."

"Destroyer? Seriously!?"

He smiled and ordered,

"Lene, I'll let you decide the next destination. Start her!"

[ As you wish, next Destination : Conomi Islands! ]

"I see.. it's time huh..."

[ Yes. ]

'Although at first I thought I should accept her, after all, let's forget it. When I leave this world, she won't come with me anyway. So it's better not to invite her. So, change the plot back and make sure Luffy invites Nami and she will join them to make her dream come true. However they will only leave after a few days of our arrival.'

[ I think so as well. And yes, I will change it as you wish, Master. ]

'Yeah... let's leave then!'