Chapter 164: Gift Time-2 ✔️

Our following destination is Ano's tent. I go toward Ano's tent while hugging Stolas' arm.

-Master, it's inappropriate for the master to hug a guard's arm like this. (Stolas)

-You don't need to care about that, Stolas. (Farah)

-But... (Stolas)

-No buts, Stolas! (Farah)

Stolas shakes her head and tries to take her arm off mine.

-I think I can't do that, master. (Stolas)

I utter a deep sigh. Stolas is really stubborn. I need to use that method to make her listen to me.

-Stolas! (Farah)

-Yes, master. (Stolas)

-I order you to let me continue hugging your arm. (Farah)

-Huh? (Stolas)

Stolas looks really confused at my order.

-I can't, master. (Stolas)

-You once told me you would follow every order of mine, right? (Farah)

-But this order is absurd, master. (Stolas)

-However, it's still an order. (Farah)

-... (Stolas)

-You will follow it, right? (Farah)

Stolas narrows her eyes and nods.

-Alright, master. (Stolas)

-Ehehe, I will make you strawberry cake once we go back to our tent. (Farah)

Stolas's eyes shine at the moment I mention strawberry cake.

-Hehe, once it's related to strawberry cake, you will show many emotions on your face. (Farah)

-You must be mistaken, master. (Stolas)

-Ehehe. (Farah)

Stolas points at the tent in front of me and informs me.

-We have arrived at Ano's tent, master. (Farah)

-Kyuuuu!

When we step inside Ano's tent, we can see Ano is talking to herself.

-With this and that, I can make this. (Ano)

I try to call her out.

-Ano! (Farah)

-Ahahah, I can finally develop a new theory soon! (Ano)

I shout Ano's name out loud. Ano finally notices my presence and turns to my side.

-Oh, Farah and others. How long have you guys been here? (Ano)

-Don't worry about it, Ano. We have just arrived at your place. (Farah)

Ano scratches her head and apologies to us.

-I'm sorry to let you guys see me in that state. (Ano)

-No, it's nothing. It's our fault to come here so suddenly. (Farah)

I take out a small gift box from the dimension pocket and give it to Ano.

-Is this a gift for me? (Ano)

I nod at Ano's question.

-Excuse me. (Ano)

Ano tears off the wrapping around the box and finds out a small bag inside it. Ano turns to me with an excited face.

-Woah, Farah! I can't believe you give me a bag with the storage function. (Ano)

Ano takes the bag and inspects it closely.

-From the mana trace I can find on the bag, I can conclude that you are the one who made this bag! (Ano)

-Ehehe, I merely cast some spells on that. (Farah)

-I will treasure it. Thank you, Farah. (Ano)

Ano looks at me with serious eyes.

-Excuse me, I want to do some research on this bag. I will meet you guys later. (Ano)

-See you later, Ano. (Farah)

-Kyuuuu!

After leaving Ano's tent, we head to the training ground with others. I instantly find Amy and Nina there.

-Sister! (Amy)

Amy instantly rushes to my side the moment she notices me.

-What are you doing here, sister? (Amy)

-I come here to meet Nina to give her something. (Farah)

-Sister Nina, no, captain is inside, sister. (Amy)

-Oh, Farah and others. (Nina)

Nina stares at Amy.

-Amy, what are you doing? (Nina)

-Eh, captain! I only want to welcome my sister to our training ground. (Amy)

-But you are in the middle of practising, Amy. (Nina)

Amy avoids Nina and tries to hide behind my back.

-If you don't return to practice, I will increase your daily training. (Nina)

-I'm sorry, sister Farah. I need to return to my training. (Amy)

-Don't worry about that, Amy.  (Farah)

-Ehehe, see you later. (Amy)

Amy returns to the training grounds to leave Nina with us behind.

-It's rare for you to come to our training ground, Farah. (Nina)

I take out a long gift box and give it to Nina.

-Is it for me? (Nina)

-Yup, you can open it as you wished, Nina. (Farah)

Nina opens the wrap and finds a sword sheath inside.

-The sheath automatically changes the size, so it can fit any sword. It also has some hidden functions on its own.  (Farah)

-Oh, I really appreciate your gift, Farah. (Nina)

Since Nina needs to return to practice, I say goodbye to Nina, then leave the training grounds with Kyu and Stolas.

-Are you done yet, master? (Stolas)

-Two more people haven't received my gift. (Farah)

-Who is it, master? (Stolas)

I choose not to reply to her immediately and take her to the forest nearby.

-Can you bend down, Stolas?  (Farah)

-Yes? (Stolas)

Stolas listens to my request and bends down. I take a hair clip from the dimension pocket and put it on for her. The hair clip has a blue flower on it, and it seems to fit Stolas very well.

-What is that, master? (Stolas)

I take out a hand mirror and show it to her.

-Is it me? (Stolas)

-Ehehe, Isn't it cute? I think it fits you so much, Stolas? (Farah)

-I... (Stolas)

Stolas stares at the hand mirror.

-It's weird. (Stolas)

-What's wrong, Stolas? (Farah)

Stolas shakes her head.

-No, it's nothing. I will escort you back, master. (Stolas)

-Right, since it's too late, I will give Mashiro the gift tomorrow. (Farah)

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That night when I'm sleeping, I can feel someone shakes me. I open my eyes and notice Stolas stand right beside me.

-Stolas? (Farah)

-Master, I'm sorry for bothering you at this hour. (Stolas)

Stolas seems to hesitate before she continues her sentence.

-It may sound absurd, master. Can you listen to one selfish request of mine? (Stolas)

-Eh? (Farah)

-Can you have a duel with me, my dear master? (Stolas)

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