Chapter 179 - Positivity

To Lili's words, Riveria moved her head to look into her eyes and, emitting an 'Mhh?' she wondered why Lili wanted to go beyond normal training, but she didn't waste time asking for explanations.

"... It won't be easy at all. Do you think you can resist with your body? Not even Ethan can stand it for long."

To her own words, Riveria narrowed her eyes calmly as, If given enough attention, it was possible to see how a fire enveloped Riveria's irises, representing her seriousness about training.

She, in fact, had created a rather harsh regime for Ethan, mainly aimed at increasing his magic bringing his body to the limit. But in addition to this, there were also times when Riveria took care of him by sparring against the latter, this because in addition to the normal training, what Riveria taught were just the morals that an adventurer should possess.

Even if he's strong in fact, Riveria was trying to teach him a simple concept. He will have to pay attention to even the weaker goblins, because even the latter could reserve unexpected surprises in a place like the Dungeon, and although normally adventurers use as little force as possible to deal with them, The reason behind it was precisely to preserve one's strength for stronger monsters, limiting the force that was used accordingly for other monsters, and not because it is assumed that the monsters are weak.

But unlike Ethan, Lili had to start by improving her parameters at least to an acceptable level and, just like Ethan, the best method was to bring the body to the limit through combat or training, So Riveria really wanted to continue this cycle, with the only thing that could stop it being the very risk Lili couldn't pass through it.

Although it might seem from an external point of view that Riveria was a terrible person for not going easy on someone who had barely started training, Riveria believed in the theory that in the Dungeon, there was no weak. There was only one stronger than another, and the monsters certainly wouldn't have waited for her to be strong enough to get her through hell.

What she didn't expect, however, was precisely that her intimidation wasn't enough to shake the Lili's will, as she in fact with a determined expression, responded with a bow, sign of respect for her.

"Please, take care of me"

At her words, Riveria closed her eyes before sighing and, while all this was happening, Tiona broke the seriousness of their conversation with a laugh

"I didn't think Lili had such willpower! From what I see, Riveria has no intention of limiting her training for you, so I think we'll consider ourselves lucky if we will be able to see you alive in a few days!"

By saying this without worrying too much about the weight of her words, Tiona was already ready to ask Lili why she seemed so determined, but before she could do that, Riveria interrupted her time by responding to her words and, while this was happening, Lili was considering if perhaps it was appropriate to train on her own...

"Don't say that. If you want you can also help in her training"

To her words, Tiona had sparkles in her eyes as she immediately nodded. Although she knew Lili wouldn't be as interesting of an opponent as Ethan, who could try to fight her in a battle of friction using his [Boost Magic] along with [Instantaneous movements] and a combination of [Sprint] and [Heavy Blow], it was still interesting for her to observe someone else's fighting spirit in action..

"I will surely help!"

Saying these words without the slightest hesitation, Tiona decided, however, to not add anything else about the

"I realized I can't just fool around while Ethan's doing his best to train, I need to become strong enough to stand by his side after all!"

Lili's words led Tiona to laugh while carrying a hand on her head, she patted it a few times before replying

"If that's what you want, then I guess we can start right now. It's going to be hard to get used to double training, so when you're done and eaten, I would say you'd better go straight to bed."

Gulping, Lili nodded with a hint of hesitation on her face but, even if this was the case, by now in her mind she had convinced herself it was what had to be done, and nothing would stop her now.

To this determination hers, Riveria could only answer sincerely.

"Since you've made up your mind, I guess the only thing we can do is to grant your wish..!"

At these words, Lili's eyebrows lowered, a sign of seriousness while looking at what was the garden. She still had her hand in the shape of a fist, and carrying it on her c.h.e.s.t, Lili had only one thought in mind.

'Wait for me, Ethan..I promise I'll catch up to you soon, and when that will happen, I'll force you to recognize my charm as a woman..!"

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'T-T-Tonight...'

Although she had tried very hard to ignore this little detail that had escaped when Loki had spoken to Ais about an expedition, now Lefiya knew something very important was about to happen in a few hours.

'Ais will not return home...t-that means..'

It was only obvious after all the times they had slept together that even today wouldn't have been different, and this realization had hit Lefiya very hard, because Ais' absence meant that...

'We'll be all a-alone..tonight.'

Even though she said she had to take care of something in the house, she had actually already taken care of these things after a few minutes, because all she had to do was talk to Ethan later, and so, actually, this time was for her to try to organize her mind about what to do as she decided to return to her room and currently, she was on her bed.

She knew very well that this occasion wouldn't be repeated easily in the future, as it was very likely that for normal expeditions she too could be called to participate, but now she was alone with Ethan, so Lefiya imagined as if there was a wall that, even though she was previously accustomed to see as insurmountable, now seemed almost transparent, as if she only had felt like it, she could pass without even the need to put up a fight, but the real problem remained in the very fact her embarrassment, coupled with her fear of sleeping for the first time without mediums with Ethan, were a little too strong for her to handle alone..

But even if that was the case, Lefiya knew there were no things that held her back behind, in fact in addition to the fears and conflicting feelings, on the opposite side there was the kindness, the warmth of his hands, his tough body, the gentleness contained in his lips as he smiled at her, the awareness he wouldn't go further if she wasn't ready, the fact he was trying to put her at ease as he could...and even just imagine all these feelings placed on the other side, Lefiya had her hands joined together with each other holding her knees with her arms while her cheeks were red, But other than that, she could feel the happiness these feelings made her feel, which, now that she had a complete vision, seemed overwhelming if compared to the negative emotions that would arise from what she would do if she let this happiness act accordingly to her d.e.s.i.r.es...

'He wouldn't think I'm a p-pervert..right?'

'He probably...wouldn't..'

Narrowing her eyes warmly, Lefiya looked towards the floor as her lips curled up in a small smile while she, in her mind, made her resolve.

'I...can't waste this opportunity to get closer to Ethan..I'm sorry Ais, but my objective is to stand above you now...being at the same league is not enough..not anymore'

Although this was something that Lefiya had already promised to do, this was the first time she had really decided to prove herself with everything she had. She could neither contain these feelings nor restrict them because of his admiration for Ais. She had realized that although she felt closer with her more than ever, at the same time she couldn't act as a true friend would do now, but even if that was the case, Lefiya knew Ais wouldn't miss the opportunity if she had one, just like she did secretly in the bathroom with Ethan...

'We are friends..rivals..but more than all, we're in love with the same man...'

Although her thoughts almost seemed to be against Ais, in reality Lefiya greatly appreciated her company and the closeness with her. Although she was determined to 'beat her' or 'to be in the lead' in the race, the race would never have a real end, but what was important was precisely that it had begun, and even if other participants would join in the future, Lefiya was determined to not leave her place under any circ.u.mstances, this was the greatness of her love for Ethan, perhaps inexplicable by any other means.

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Even if Ethan hoped Riveria wasn't here anymore, there weren't only negative things if she stayed here, because even if it would be weird, Ethan wanted to figure out if there really was something that had changed between them, if not for the intimate moment they had more than one time that made Ethan much more aware of her presence near him than other people like Lili, for example.

That being the case, he pondered about it for a few seconds and, recalling again the way Riveria had consoled him, Ethan could only smile involuntarily.

'Maybe I don't think it's a bad idea even if Riveria stayed here.. I mean, we didn't do anything questionable. In due time we will also have to explain what really happened today, and decide what the situation will be from that moment on, so for now I think confirming my feelings is a very good step towards achieving the goal..'

Having also found his determination, Ethan moved away from the door so that he could open it and, in doing so, he decided to head to the first floor of his house with a slow peace as during his little walk, he took his time to give another look around the second floor...

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(Alternate Titles: "Friends, Rivals..and in love with the same man..Lefiya is so l.e.w.d, expressing herself so boldly...!", "Lili's resolve, Ethan's resolve, Ais' resolve, Riveria's resolve, Lefiya's resolve..people really live out of determination in this world...","Lili won't remain alive for long, is that what you wanted, Lili haters? :("