Chapter 134 – Yamato Mikoto.

Chapter 134 – Yamato Mikoto.

Near the dungeon, I encountered someone who had been on my radar for a while. Yamato Mikoto. Yes, her. A member of the Takemikazuchi Familia, who later joins the Hestia Familia during the War Game.

Surprisingly, I hadn't seen her until now. This is the first time I've seen her since I arrived.

I've even seen Hermes, who also disappeared after the day I saw him talking to Hestia. I wonder what he's up to now. Maybe he's out of Orario.

'But how should I approach her? If I try to be too friendly right away, she might get a little uncomfortable. I need to be careful.'

Mikoto was standing near the tower, perhaps waiting for someone. As I approached her from behind, I didn't even need to say a word for her to turn around and start staring at me. However, when she saw me, her gaze softened.

Perhaps because of my appearance or the [Charming Aura] ability, she seemed almost stunned by my presence.

"That's a good sword."

"Ah, yes..." Mikoto responded, averting her gaze.

"I've tried fighting with a sword like that before, but I couldn't handle it. Ah, can I ask your name?"

"Mikoto. Yamato Mikoto."

"My name is Luan, nice to meet you."

When she heard my name, Mikoto's eyes widened, and her eyebrows rose. "Luan? I've heard that name before," she said softly, but I caught it.

"I'm a member of the Hestia Familia. Maybe you've heard my name because of that."

"A member of the Hestia Familia... No, I think I've seen your name somewhere else. Oh! I remember! You're the author of that popular book." Mikoto blurted out without thinking. Some people nearby looked over, but I smiled bitterly and took Mikoto's hand.

"Hey, wait a second," she protested. But I kept pulling her along.

Once we were away from the crowd, I whispered in her ear.

"I am the author of that book, but please keep it a secret."

Mikoto immediately pulled away. I could hear her heart beating fast. Her face turned as red as a tomato. I had never seen her act this way before.

My appearance and skill affected her quite a bit.

"Okay, I won't tell anyone, but please don't get so close."

But first, I need to find a way to begin the training.

I have to get closer to her.

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*Ais's POV*

I was walking through the city when I suddenly saw two people talking. To my surprise, it was Luan and a girl.

For some reason, he seemed very close to that girl. I've seen her before, but I can't recall her name... But... What's this? Why has Luan changed so much?

Especially his hair. How did it grow so long in such a short time?

And he's even taller than before. What a surprise.

But... he's even more handsome now than before, which I didn't think was possible.

I felt my face heat up, and I hid to observe them for some reason. I think this is the first time I've done something so strange. This doesn't seem right, but I did it on impulse. I want to see what they're going to do.

To my surprise, though, they parted ways as if nothing had happened.

But Luan had a smile on his face.

'Does he like that girl or something?'

I couldn't help but feel a bit jealous.

'Wait, why am I feeling this way? We're not even dating. I don't even like him that much.' Why am I thinking about all these things? Luan has messed up my feelings... more than he should have.

I'm thinking and doing things I would never do. That's strange.

I need to get a grip.

"Ais? What are you doing here?"

Before I realized it, Luan was already standing before me.

Idiot! Stop daydreaming and pay attention to your surroundings!