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Seeing as his game of tag was getting out of hand, as the horde of children kept growing in numbers. Asai took the chase up upon the roofs and trees, adeptly swinging off branches and leaping between buildings before swiftly making his way north and out of the city. If it were a normal human, engaging in such a display of athletic-ability. He was sure without a doubt, that the person would've long since been winded and exhausted from cramps and aches.

[Asai de Trichia: Lvl 97]  [Olivia: Lvl 80]

Yet, the two high levelled humans sprinted through the distance and continued their chase through the bamboo forest. Amidst the green scenery and the gentle flowing of water, the two humans broke through the tranquillity as Asai decided to bully the girl; vaulting, backflipping off the bamboo and even pretending to trip over and stagger. Just for the girl to catch in joy, a fake clone who immediately vanished out of existence.

A large amount of water from the shallow river bend splashed upon Olivia's person. Soaking her throughout as her clothing became wet, and greatly clung to her body.

Asai halted his teasing and instead that leering over the curves that were now revealed to him. Enjoying the sight as he nodded in approval, which only caused Olivia to blush and hide her parts with her arms.

"I thought you weren't interested in my body?" She teased, whilst her gaze went down to linger upon his crotch, expecting it to raise a tent. Noticing her line-of-sight, Asai proudly stood, as if he had nothing to hide, nothing to be ashamed of. Seeing such a stance, and his smug-grin, Olivia yanked off the colourful waist-rope, that held her mid-section tightly together. Allowing her robes to open up to reveal her porcelain skin and soft abs to the man.

Seeing that she now had his attention, she slowly crept closer like a leopard would to its prey. Slowly allowing the yukata to fall off her shoulders, revealing inch more after inch. Once she was close enough, she threw herself at the man and fell into the water together. Soaking him in return as an act of revenge.

Pushing herself out of the water, grinning and smiling with her hard-earned victory. She heard clapping as she quickly turned around to find Asai enjoying the view. The Asai under her also vanished out of existence.

As he was about to further bully and tease the beauty, his grin swiftly vanished before changing into a scowl.

[Living Bamboo: Lvl 80] [Living Bamboo: Lvl 70] [Living Bamboo: Lvl 80] [Living Bamboo: Lvl 81] 

Four large monsters that emerged out of the many bamboos had stick like legs that were equally girthy. four branches of arms revealed themselves as they were all aimed towards the two humans. Ruining their game of tag, and the pink atmosphere.

"Knight Olivia, where is your shield?" With a quick glance, Asai realized she only charged out of the room with a mace and yukata on her.

"Clearly not with me Sir!"

The living-bamboo, not being kind enough to allow their conversation to run its course, all struck in unison. And whilst Asai wanted to cast [Sealing Square] their bodies had already encroached within the boundaries of the skill. 

"I see. So, it wasn't magical stealth or skills, but natural camouflage that allowed them to get so close to me..."

Honestly, even whilst they were moving, due to their bodies and limbs being equally green just like the surrounding bamboo within the background. Asai was struggling to focus upon the monsters even as they were attacking. Like finding a black-hole within the darkness of space, the two humans clumsily dodged and rolled.

[Summon Skeleton] !

50 undead skeletons swarmed out of the water and immediately ran over towards their perceived proximities. Punching and biting both monsters and bamboo. Now having a moment of distraction, Asai lowered his stance to prepare his beloved blade [Ruin]

Noticing the familiar skill, Olivia did her utmost to parry away the frantic swinging of branches that sought to knock the man off his legs.

Firing [Astral Concussion] but missing the skinny monsters that were practically twigs. She focused on defending over attacking, applying a gentle layer of mana upon her duke and lord.

[Decimate: Full Moon] !

Like an axe, chopping through firewood. All four monsters were instantly severed through. Literally collapsing as if they were trees as they fell crumbling into the landscape. Noticing their name-plates vanishing out, as the system no longer showed their levels, Asai confirmed their deaths as he shifted his glance over towards Olivia who was somewhat pale.

"What's wrong? Are you hurt?" 

Olivia shook her head to reply. Before staggering over the shallow water.

"No, my lord. Your back is injured, it's bleeding... Please, allow me to heal it." The duke nodded, as he turned his back towards her. Only now, did he feel a slight stinging sensation as his back was wounded by a stray punch of bamboo.

Olivia removed the man's clothes, to reveal the wound better. Allowing her to disinfect and regenerate the cells with [Heal] as she had a better and clearer view of the wound. Something that ensured the skin recovered with no scars to tell the tale.

Feeling the touch of her soft hands, as well as the gentle healing properties of her mana surge into his body. Asai turned to thank the girl, that was, until he noticed her grin.

"What?"

"I caught you, my lord~ ♡"

Asai's gaze now went down, to notice her hands still attached to his upper body, albeit now touching his chest.

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[Olivia: Lvl 80->81]

[HP: 100 MP:100]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Heal]

100% Intelligence and 100% Psyche are applied to recover target's HP

[Battle Maiden]

When utilizing a single handed mace, caster receives maximum 10% of damage dealt as mana shield.

[Battle Maiden EX]

Caster's skills upgraded to AOE, effecting all allies within 15 m at 50% effectiveness.

[Astral Concussion]

Fires AOE attack upon target location. Maximum 10 targets stunned

[Half a Soul]

10% of Damage dealt recovers [Oliver] HP/MP/SP

[Blunt Mastery]

50% boost in One Handed Mace damage

[Silva's Protection]

Grants immunity to hostile physical projectiles under [Unique] rank

[Insurance]

Once a day. Upon receiving lethal damage [HP] will remain at [1] for 10 seconds.

kophzi

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertebrates/Walking-Sticks

Walking sticks, looks like just twigs.