Chapter 147 – I want to start training with you, Mikoto.

Chapter 147 – I want to start training with you, Mikoto.

I looked at the mission and then at Mikoto. She's interested in me, but she's not in the process of falling in love yet. If she starts falling for me, this mission will become even easier.

Well, I can use the [Sexual Attraction] skill. I'm sure it would have a strong effect on her. But I think using that skill would take away some of the fun. The thrill lies in convincing her to give her body to me.

Not that the [Charming Aura] skill doesn't already make things a lot easier.

"Luan?"

"Oh, sorry, I was surprised to see you here."

"Are you going to the dungeon by any chance?"

"I'm without a weapon. I was going to buy one."

"Huh? What happened? Did someone steal it? Did you lose it in the dungeon or something?"

"No, nothing like that. It's more complicated than it seems. You might find it hard to believe if I told you."

"What do you mean? Now I'm curious."

"Why don't we talk while we walk?"

"But... I was about to head to the dungeon now."

"Who cares about the dungeon? You can go afterward. Aren't you curious?" I smiled at her. "I also want to make you a proposal."

"A proposal?" Mikoto tilted her head, confused. "What proposal?"

"Let's go." I put my hand on her shoulder and started walking. Mikoto stood still for a few seconds before following me.

"Wait a second, I'll go with you. Aren't you going to the tower?"

"I'll do that later; first, I need to pick up some money from the library."

"Huh?"

"You'll understand once we get there."

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While we walked to the library, I talked to Mikoto about the training I wanted to do with her. When she heard about it, Mikoto stopped walking, and I turned to her.

"I see."

"Oh, Elma, I need some money. You have a lot saved up there, don't you? My share of the sales."

"Oh? This is the first time you've come for money since you took a big sum to buy your new house. What do you want to buy? Another house?"

"No, no. I'm looking for a weapon. My sword broke, so I need to buy a new one."

"Oh, right! I'd forgotten that you're also an adventurer. But Luan, why do you still do that?"

"What do you mean?"

"You already have enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life if you keep writing. You don't need to risk your life in the dungeon."

"She's right," Mikoto confirmed.

"Nah, I don't want to stop. I enjoy doing this." Even though it might not seem that way since I don't go to the dungeon very often, I like fighting monsters. It feels amazing when I level up and go to the dungeon.

It's incredible to see my progress.

"..." Mikoto looked at me, seemingly pleased.

And that was also something Mikoto wanted to hear.

"I love fighting, I enjoy wielding a sword. But I still have a lot to learn! I don't want to stop fighting until I become a master. It'll take a long time, but I'll keep at it."

"I didn't know you were like that... A battle fanatic," Elma exclaimed, surprised.

"I'm not a battle fanatic. Don't exaggerate."

"Hahaha. Alright. Let's head to the back so I can get your money. And you, young lady? Aren't you coming?"

"I don't think I should. I need to leave now." Mikoto declined to join us, but I grabbed her hand. When I took her hand and pulled her along with me, she didn't resist.

In the back of the store, I grabbed a bag of money and stored it in my inventory.

After we left the library, Mikoto asked about my inventory. When I explained it to her, she became quite envious.

Unfortunately, when I invited her to come with me to buy a new sword, Mikoto declined and decided to go her way.

I hope she'll be in front of the tower in three days.