Chapter 23

"That's not fair! Tell me how you did that!" She demanded from me though it seemed more like a whine than anything. To be honest, there was nothing particularly special about what I had done.

I simply used the Sword God style's inclination to speed and attacked her before she could attack me. I wasn't at a level where I could anything other than basic techniques so there was no secret in my movement.

"I was faster than you." I shortened my explanation for her. Since she ran out of her studying it's fairly safe to think that she wouldn't enjoy such a long explanation when I could give her the same information in only a few words.

"This little guy has been practicing for over a year now, it only makes sense that he's better than you right?" Dad pitched in but the proud smirk on his face discredited everything he was saying. He did have a point though.

Compared to her I've had a much longer time to train my abilities which when added to my abuse of healing magic made me quite a bit stronger than her. Of course, my time has been split between magic and all three styles rather than her focus solely being on the Sword God style but even then I've trained for much longer than her.

"A year? What rank are you?" She demanded from me seriously. I doubt she'd believe me if I told her I was intermediate ranked in Sword God style but I wasn't one to lie. I'd much rather simply not tell the truth than a lie if I could help it.

"Intermediate." I told her. Naturally, I wouldn't tell her about the other styles or my main focus being magic since I'd prefer not to accidentally cause her to have an inferiority complex when she was only a child.

"Then I'll be even better than that after a year!" She declared proudly. I underestimated her. It looks like she's the type of person that doesn't crumble under inferiority and thrives when she has a goal.

"Probably." I agreed without care. Truth be told it wouldn't surprise me if she could grow to at least that level, especially when she is so determined and she has that strong lady that's hiding in the corner teaching her.

"You don't believe me?" She questioned in an almost hurt yet angry tone of voice. Is she what the Japanese called a tsundere? She is violent but gets attached easily so maybe she is? She fits the boxes but I guess it doesn't matter.

"Your goal is dumb. Aim higher." I explained briefly. As much as I would hate it if a child wasted their childhood on something they hated she clearly enjoyed using a sword and would train whether I encouraged her or not.

"That's my son right there! Isn't he just like me? Already flirting at his age." Dad said proudly, his hand resting on the woman with a Demon Eye's shoulder. Judging by how close they are it's fair to assume they know each other then.

"I'm going to tell mom you're cheating on her." I said without hesitation. They seemed a little closer than just friends so she was probably the victim of my dad's youthful rampage. She might become his third wife if I'm not careful.

"Wha-! Don't do that!" Dad begged me on his knees. Looking at him in disgust I turned away and looked at the beast woman. I can see why dad would be attracted to her, she was quite beautiful in a manly type of way.

She had tan skin with the exception of a scar on her lower torso, large assets that would definitely draw in my dad, and two animal ears on her head in place of human ears. She had everything a pervert like my dad would want.

"You take more after Zenith than Paul. Good." She said with faint traces of a smile on her face. I didn't expect her to know mom but I guess that means that mom at least knows her which would make it easy to integrate her into the family if I have to.

"I'm happy to say I do." I agreed with a small nod of my head. I can't even imagine what I would be like if I took after Paul without gagging. Would have I lusted over Roxy and stolen her panties or something disgusting?

"You know him Ghislaine?" The young miss who I haven't asked the name of yet questioned the beast woman. Do I have to ask for her name? I've gotten used to hearing people say it before I even meet them but everyone here who talks about her just calls her young miss or some other variant. Maybe if her family wasn't panicking over the rebirth of the Demon God I would have heard it, what a shame.

"I was in a party with him and his wife. We disbanded soon after they got married." Ghislaine explained briefly. So she was one of dad's party members? Is she the Sword King he talked about then?

Considering that she's only marginally better than dad I think it's fair to be proud of his growth. From Advance to Saint there was a large difference and he managed to cross it with only a little encouragement and a lot of training. Good for him.

I won't forgive him for making me fight the young miss though.

"So you were a member of Ghislaine's party!" The young miss said in excitement, almost like a child meeting their idol though I guess that's a good comparison. S rank adventurers are definitely famous and she respected Ghislaine so she probably is excited to ask him questions.

"Not a member, I was the leader!" Dad bragged happily, his head held high. It's the first time he has bragged in a while so I'll let it slide this time. It's not like bragging is a problem either, the issue stemmed from his desire to feel better than everyone else.

"The leader! You must be strong!" The young miss said in childish excitement that was incredibly endearing. If she had asked this question a year ago his answer would be praising himself to the high heavens despite being fairly weak compared to Ghislaine but it's different now.

"Well, I'm not as strong as Ghislaine over here but I'm pretty damn close. Well, there was always one place she could never beat me in." Dad said with a perverted smirk on his face. I take back all of my praise for him.

He's unredeemable trash.