Chapter 265

In the morning, Ais and Tsukasa did their sword training as usual.

However, unlike in the past, Tsukasa was holding his new sword instead of his usual claymore.

Ais knew Tsukasa would become stronger when he was holding his new sword, but she didn’t expect he would be this strong!

Tsukasa was like a fish who had entered the water or a bird that flew freely in the sky.

On the other hand, Ais felt like she was someone who was trapped in a quagmire. Her entire body was heavy, and she felt it was so stiff. It wasn’t that she had gotten weaker or anything, but Tsukasa had become so strong that she didn’t know what to do. Her strength was stronger, she was faster, yet she didn’t see she could beat him at all.

Ais felt she might have a chance to defeat Tsukasa if she used magic, but this time, she didn’t use her magic, only swordsmanship.

However, Ais realized how far the distance of the swordsmanship between her and Tsukasa was.

Tsukasa was like a bottomless abyss. He absorbed everything like a black hole, and he never felt satisfied until he became stronger and stronger.

Still, Ais saw an opening from time to time on Tsukasa, which made her somehow excited and attacked him during that time.

However, Tsukasa could still deflect or parry Ais’s sword easily.

It might seem strange for Tsukasa to make a mistake, but the truth was, he had been cautious not to cut Ais’s rapier into two. He knew how dangerous his new sword was and how sharp it was. It was also his first time wielding it for a fight, so he needed time to adjust.

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Fortunately, Ais was the perfect someone who could help him adjust his swordsmanship.

His sword was made from Orichalchum which was practically indestructible metal and made with a special blacksmith technique, giving it the top-tear if not the best sword.

Meanwhile, while Ais’s rapier was made from the same metal, it wasn’t as perfect as Tsukasa’s sword, and the quality was lower.

The fight between the two was like a clash between a hurricane, yet it was also gentle and didn’t cause destruction in their surroundings.

“…….”

Everyone, who peeked at their fight, could only stay silent and speechless.

After all, even if Tsukasa was only a Level 3 adventurer, he didn’t lose to Ais, who was a Level 5 adventurer.

“Alright, stop,” Tsukasa said and quickly jumped back.

Ais also stopped and let out a long depressed sigh.

Tsukasa looked at Ais and said, “When the expedition is over, I’ll help you to become a Level 6 as soon as possible.”

“Re-Really?” Ais was surprised and looked up.

Tsukasa nodded and said, “Anyway, you want to become stronger, right? My consolation words might not be enough for you, but you should know, compared to before, you have become stronger.” He sat down on the bench and put his sword on the side.

Compared to the past, her sword had become more delicate, flexible, and sharper.

Ais, without a doubt, had become stronger.

“…Thanks.” Ais showed a slight curve on her lips, but it was only for a moment before she sat on his side, resting.

Tsukasa knew Ais was okay, but he was quite absentminded, especially when he thought about his debt.

‘500 million Valis…’

Tsukasa could tell whether it was Demeter Familia, Freya Familia, or even Ishtar Familia. Those Familias might not have a problem paying his sword since those three Familias had a business. On the other hand, Loki Familia, while the income was huge and also rich, its expenditure was also enormous.

While Freya Familia was also an expedition Familia, similar to Loki, its scale was on a different level.

Freya also used her ability to collect all the talented people in this world to become part of her Familia.

Tsukasa was sure that the Freya Familia was the strongest Familia in the world.

Even if most people thought the power of the Loki Familia and the Freya Familia was similar, Tsukasa didn’t think so. He knew the Loki Familia was weaker than the Freya Familia.

Of course, that was the past, Tsukasa had joined this Familia after all, so it was only a time before this Familia became the strongest. The only thing that this Familia lacked was money.

When Tsukasa thought about how to get fast money, suddenly he felt his head being patted. He was dumbfounded and looked at Ais, who patted his head.

“Um…” Ais seemed quite panicked, even though she didn’t know the reason, but she said, “Riveria usually did this to me when I was sad.” She hesitated and asked, “…You don’t like it?”

“No, I like it. Thanks, Ais.” Tsukasa suddenly felt that Ais was an angel.

Ais felt relieved and happy, but her expression was as blank as ever. “Is it about money?”

“Um…” Tsukasa was awkward, but he was in the middle of thinking because of his debt after all.

“I have a lot of money. I can give all of them to you,” Ais said without hesitation. Tsukasa had always helped her, so this time, she was going to help him!

Ais made up her mind and thought of making a lot of money for him!

“…….” Tsukasa blinked his eyes and wanted to nod, but he shook his head and said, “Thanks, Ais. I have a plan to make money to pay my debt. Still, if it isn’t enough, I’ll borrow some from you.”

Ais shook her head and said, “It’s alright. You can have all of them.”

“…….”

Tsukasa was a scumbag, but he felt he might change if he really accepted Ais’s money, so he changed the topic of conversation and asked, “By the way, how is the training of your magic?”

Ais’s magic, Ariel, gave her the ability to control the wind.

The wind was the element of freedom, and it was also powerful.

However, Ais didn’t know how to utilize this power to the limit, but it was a rare ability, and she learned to wield this ability by herself.

Still, with Tsukasa’s advice, her control over her ability had become better, and because of him, Ais had developed many new techniques.

They talked for a while before they decided to go back.

Ais left first, but Tsukasa decided to stay since he wanted to think for a while.

However, who would have thought someone would suddenly interrupt him, causing his mood to turn bad.

“Hey! How long are you going to hang them up!? Just make your choice already?!”

Tsukasa looked at Bete, who came out from his hiding place. He knew Bete had been peeking at him and Ais for a while. Even though they had never talked to each other, he knew well this guy had been watching him many times.

However, it might be because Tiona and Ais had always been around him. Even Riveria sometimes, Bete didn’t dare to approach him.

Still, this time, Bete couldn’t handle it anymore, and he wanted Tsukasa to make his choice!

After all, Bete could see whether many girls had fallen for him, and he also felt if he didn’t say anything, everything would be too late!

However, Bete didn’t know that a confession from a guy, unless it was a marriage proposal, would lead to a fiasco.

The relationship was better to stay ambiguous unless you were sure of your chance of getting that woman.

Still, Tsukasa’s mood wasn’t good, and he also didn’t have a good impression of Bete, so he shouted, “Enough, Bete! I don’t know how to cure impotence!”

“….”

Bete was in a daze and was confused.

However, all the girls and people who had been peeking at Tsukasa were dumbfounded!

“What?! Bete has impotence?!”

“No way! But is this the reason why he never has a girlfriend?”

“Bete is impotence!”

Bete realized everyone had started to talk about him, and anger rose on his chest, but when he suddenly realized Tsukasa had gone missing!

That guy had escaped!

“AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!”

Bete roared angrily!

On the other hand, Tsukasa used his Trackless Step and escaped sneakily.

Still, his mood became better now.