Chapter 135: A husband's time with Xiaoxiao!

"Kyoya… I would like to thank you today."

"Is it because of the game system? You are the one who put the effort, so you are reaping the fruits of your hard work, Xiaoxiao. No need for any thanks."

The husband and Xiaoxiao were already far away from the rented inn. They were swallowed by cheerful mood, but whispers of Xiaoxiao couldn't just escape Kyoya's ears. He heard her perfectly despite the bustling crowd enjoying their life wholeheartedly.

He also guessed Xiaoxiao's intentions on the spot.

That was why Kyoya just pulled Xiaoxiao to the first booth. They ordered the spiciest food, then headed to another one. A lot of spicy food with various forms had assaulted their tongues before the duo decided to just settle down on the bench.

Right now, Xiaoxiao wore similar robes to him, but her was red with a flame-like design going across her whole clothes. Her red lips were glittering from the beginning, but due to the spicy food, Xiaoxiao exuded even more spiciness! She also had some tears around eye's corners, but it was because of the food they bought and the husband's current state.

"Milk… I need more milk…"

"Haha! I will go get one more."

"T-thanks."

The husband's whole face was red and puffed as he stuffed as much milk as possible. Their reserves were already all up and so Xiaoxiao had to go for a small shopping trip. She came back with more than one milk bottle, then watched Kyoya reaching for those with his greedy hands.

Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!

"Ahaha~~ Kyoya, you don't have to eat each time with me."

"If you want… to pay… then it wouldn't kill me to try."

"You look like a dead person, though."

Xiaoxiao wanted to pay for everything as the first part of her thanks, but the husband rejected that idea. The duo argued for a little, then both of them ended up paying every second booth.

Their goal was to eat as much for now, then some shopping for clothes as that was what ladies liked. Of course, this was the husband's plan and he was using the knowledge from the earth, but Xiaoxiao also wanted to try some games offered by festival people.

However, with the husband being pinned down to the bench, Xiaoxiao had a chance to speak whatever was on her mind.

"I was always working hard, but results were miniscule. So please, don't say you have done nothing…"

"..."

"A game system better than your close friend… I have already realized that Josef doesn't have inventory nor he gets quests to raise his stats. The same is with Maria. Both of them have weaker versions of your power."

As she said, Xiaoxiao extended her hand and patted the husband's back. He was coughing from drinking too much milk, but she knew that he listened to her attentively. When the husband's coughing stopped, he turned his face and faced Xiaoxiao seriously.

She was being honest and genuine with her feelings.

"Maybe you did it to test your power… Yes, I had such thoughts from time to time, but after a short time with you and our battle against pyromaniacs, I realized that you have been yourself all this time while going up floors. It made me really jealous…"

"Xiaoxiao… I feel like you are yourself too right now. You have been smiling more and I see less seriousness that I could see on you during our first meeting. But I was a big newbie back then and needed to learn a lot, so this is understandable."

"Yes… I felt it myself, so… thank you."

She smiled so sweetly Kyoya felt his heart beating louder. It was kinda expected attack against his manly side, but Kyoya still felt like he went against his principles. His heart continued to beat louder and louder yet he felt like it was fine.

Wasn't Xiaoxiao too cute right now?

As a friend, Kyoya was happy for Xiaoxiao's contentment. He was also feeling proud because she changed her current life thanks to him and felt comfortable in his party that he just began to seriously build up.

As a man, Kyoya still couldn't stop getting charmed by Xiaoxiao's smile. More and more thoughts that it was fine for him to be charmed began to appear within his heart and it was one of the things that began the change.

The change in Xaya's heart.

Far, far away, she was called by those loud heartbeats. If Kyoya was back in the inn, then he would see the shock written all over his friends' faces. However, what he saw right now was the village lady in her prime.

Her make-up surely did the job, but Kyoya knew that Xiaoxiao was becoming sweeter both by her hard work and emotions. He was also pulled by those and extended his arm to pat her head.

"Mmm… Don't treat me like that."

"It was instinctive… You are just too cute, Xiaoxiao."

"Stop it…"

"Are you comparing yourself to my wife?"

Kyoya softly smiled when he heard Xiaoxiao's words. He looked deeply at her while she fiddled with her fingers, then patted a tad rougher to get her eyes back onto him. When those orange jewels shined upon Kyoya's face, his smile widened.

"Beauty is not only external. And I really think you are cute, Xiaoxiao. Your heart is sweeter though."

Both of them then ended up hugging each other.

It was a friendly hug and this time, the husband was the one to pat Xiaoxiao's back. He then inhaled her fragrance deeply instinctively. It was mostly because Xiaoxiao's answer was strong and she truly hugged him tightly.

Her hair was all Kyoya could see and feel!

"Thank you… so much…"

"Hey, it's fine-"

Ding!

[Xiaoxiao has become the first woman eligible to take 'Four of a kind' spot!]

And it was the first surprise for the husband.

This message fell onto him so heavily Kyoya felt like he got hit by a hammer. It was because this was like becoming the direct disciple, so Kyoya felt like Goddess Fiana would notice the changes soon.

Even more disturbing was that this skill awakened from particular skill 'Wife movement speed' which somehow made things a tad awkward for the husband.

Xiaoxiao was a friend and he thought like that only, even in such a hug. However, Xiaoxiao didn't let him contemplate the appearance of this special skill. She trembled a little and with a heart full of emotions, Xiaoxiao opened herself.

She began speaking about her past and the reason why she climbed up the floor. It was one of many reasons, but Xiaoxiao didn't want to reveal this to anyone as people could get many weird thoughts.

"It happened during childhood…"

As Xiaoxiao began to speak, Kyoya answered the hug properly. He wrapped his arms around her tightly, then listened to the important conversation.

His friend was opening herself to him and Kyoya found it valuable.

He also knew that there was a deep reason for Xiaoxiao to climb the floors as she left him just after ending the first mission. That was why Kyoya was all ears and support for Xiaoxiao!

However, things turned wrong when Kyoya suddenly lost his sense of touch.