CH 14

note : guys I’ve been having some back pain ( I draw and play games too much)… so, sorry if the updates got slower haha..

oh myy if only someone would buy me a cup ramen!

(lol jk)

the new girl color will be this orange!

anyway, enjoy! Sorry for any errors!

“Harold, if you become a father, what would you like to do for your child?”

Suddenly, I tilts my head as Eleanor asks a frighteningly ridiculous question.

What kind of crazy-

“…Yes? Haha… well…”

Lying on her lap, I gaze up at the sky that is devoid of clouds, shielding my eyes from the intense brightness with the back of my hand.

To be honest, I couldn’t help but feel anxious because Eleanor continued to ask suspicious things from a while ago.

She kept asking whether I wanted a son or a daughter and what my plans were for my future child.

If it were a normal day, I would have brushed it off as her making strange comments, but considering what happened yesterday and the timing of her conversation, it makes my heart race with anxiety.

“I… Eleanor-sama, … Was it a dangerous day yesterday?”

Even so, when she keep asking those questions, I can’t help but worry about the potential responsibility that would come from the exercise we did yesterday.

However, fortunately or unfortunately, Eleanor answered my question with a rather complicated and lingering smile.

“Huhu~, you don’t have to worry, because having a child between an ordinary human and a god is just like snow falling in the desert.”

I breathes a sigh of relief inwardly, it feels like the burden in my heart is lifted after hearing her answer.

I desperately tried to suppress the urge to release my worries with a sigh, struggling to maintain a composed expression in front of the goddess.

“I understand…”

In response to Eleanor’s mood, I also force a smile, trying to change the atmosphere and mask my own inner turmoil.

Eleanor reassures me, saying,

“You don’t have to make that expression, my knight. It’s something I’ve always known, so it’s not shocking to me. Besides, my intention is for you to be with me… it’s enough to have you by my side.”

Then she closes her eyes, finding solace in the tranquility of the moment.

“My knight…, if you want anything, just tell me and I’ll give you everything.”

she said she would make my wish come true, but to be honest, if it’s items or a specific magic I need, I could just ask for it directly, but at this point….

no… it’s too dangerous

It must be said that the mismatch is quite significant… While the ability itself is immensely powerful and beyond what most can withstand, my body struggles to contain it properly, leading to inefficiency.

If I were to utilize the magic bestowed upon me by Eleona, I can only do so a maximum of three times.

However, even with that limited usage, it would render me unable to engage in combat due to the severe depletion of my magical energy.

So, if I really need somethng…

“Eleanor-sama, is there any elixir or magic that can increase one’s maximum magical power or physical abilities?”

Of course, these items are not implemented in the game, but because Eleanor can grant items and magic that do not exist within the game. I ask with hope.

“Hmm…something like that?”

I wondered if such items or magic truly existed,..

Then, Eleanor fell into deep thought, her hand resting on her chin.

“Ah! I don’t know if it’s what you’re looking for, but maybe this is it!”

Then, she reached her hand into the air, as if pulling something out of thin air, and handed me a bottle filled with green liquid.

“It’s a small amount, but it’s an elixir that permanently enhances your vision, speed, reflexes, and stamina!”

Looks like it won’t increase my magic energy…, but this elixir alone contained enough of the buff I wanted.

As a primarily wizard-focused type, survival and durability were crucial factors alongside magic power.

Typically, wizards are at a disadvantage in close combat, making speed and stamina crucial for creating distance from opponents or retreating swiftly when their magic power is depleted.

“Thank you,  Eleanor-sama…”

Saying it happily and expressing gratitude to Eleanor, she too placed her hands on her waist, puffing out her chest with pride.

“This is nothing for my only knight! It’s not much, but I’ll give you all I have.”

With that said, she took out about 10 bottles and handed them to me. The green liquid gave off a subtle glow, giving it a mysterious feeling.

I bowed my head deeply in a gesture of gratitude, thanking her, and without wasting any time, I removed the cap from the bottle and started drinking the elixir.

Plop!

Gulp-

Gulp-

As I consumed the entire bottle and the remaining potions, a surge of energy surged within me, making it difficult to control the overwhelming power.

With my eyes closed, I focused on the sensations coursing through my body, relishing the newfound strength that was strengthening in real time.

It was a potent force that made me feel capable of facing adversaries from every corner of the world, albeit accompanied by a sense of discomfort.

“The limit of your mana capacity is innate, but… you can increase that maximum through repeated training.”

And then she starts to tell me a lot of things.

“The training method to increase your magical power is actually quite simple. It’s similar to pushing your body to the limit to increase your stamina. When you deplete your magic to the point of exhaustion, it may not be noticeable at first, but your limit will gradually increase over time.”

“yes… I understand…”

In games, leveling up typically results in overall stat improvements.

However, in this situation, the criteria for leveling up or even the concept of leveling up itself is uncertain, which caused me a headache.

Despite the progression of the story, I didn’t feel like I was getting any stronger.

“Thank you very much!”

“Eleanor-sama is the best!!”

She shrugged her shoulders in response to the unstoppable praise, her pride swelling with each passing moment.

A smug smile formed on her face as her head gradually turned towards the ceiling.

Le Eleanor face is like this probably lol

“Hehe… Hehehe~, seeing your reaction, would it be alright if I asked you for something in return?”

“…If it’s what you want, I’ll do my best.”

Then, she gestured for me to sit down again, and she positioned herself upright, settling onto my lap.

“Then, stroke my hair..~”

It felt a bit embarrassing, but I accepted her position and began gently stroking her hair.

ssk

As the soft and smooth touch of her hair was felt against my hand, the sensation traveled through my nerves, creating a comforting and pleasant feeling that uplifted my mood.

The pleasant sensation of stroking her hair relieved the heavy emotions that had accumulated in my heart, akin to the soothing feeling of running my fingers through a dog’s frizzy fur.

“hehe… hehehe~”

Eleanor, in her cheerful state, let out a contented purr, resembling that of a stray cat, and began to giggle bashfully.

After a period of comfortable silence, I try to slowly withdrew my hand-

“Hey…It’s not enough, so don’t stop, Harold.”

I quickly resumed stroking her hair, sensing a cold atmosphere and empty gaze emanating from her.

Scary!

As I reflected on my previous mindset, I realized that my attitude towards Eleanor had significantly softened.

Before, I had been eager to ecape from her, regardless of Eleanor’s condition.

But since our exercise yesterday, there seemed to be a deep emotional connection that had formed between us.

She’s really nice to me but… but..!!!

Unless she is triggered by that strange switch….

Kugh!… that’s scary..!

Suddenly, a blush rises on my face and a thought enters my mind, causing my hands to tremble slightly.

“What’s wrong, my knight? You seem uneasy about something…”

“n-no….hahaha!”

Denying her question, I continue to stroke her hair, taking deep breaths to calm my mind.

Being able to enjoy Eleanor’s presence without hesitation makes me realize that maybe I’ve fallen in love her-

Shake shake!

I shake my head, dismissing any unnecessary illusions that might be clouding my thoughts.

Uh.. maybe I should stop now…

Ssk

Grip!

“Huh…? Hey…, when did I tell you to stop? Huh?”

This time she grabbed my wrist and took it back to her head.

Feeling the coldness in her voice, as if it were piercing my chest, I continue to stroke her head with utmost care.

While Eleanor’s demeanor had softened to some extent, I knew deep down that it was still a delusion to believe that things had truly changed.

I remained cautious, aware that her mood could shift at any moment…

It’s scary…

After some time, she patted me gently for a while, holding me close with our positions switched. Finally, she released me from her embrace.

◆◆◆

To test the extent of my newfound strength, I sprinted all the way to the guild hall without a single pause.

Initially, I thought it was a reckless challenge, but to my surprise, I succeeded with ease.

Thanks to the elixir I consumed, which amounted to around 10 bottles, my abilities had experienced a significant boost.

As I arrived at the guild hall, I was thinking about buying a sword from the blacksmith to test it out, but upon entering the hall-

There was a buzz of activity, with people gathered around, seemingly engaged in animated discussions.

Curiosity piqued, I made my way towards the commotion to see what was going on.

“What the hell is going on..?”

Then, on the way to the counter, I accidentally ran into Paulo.

“Ah…! Harold…!”

He spoke with a saddened expression, clearly showing remorse for his actions a few days ago, acknowledging the deception he had subjected me to.

It does feel that way… In a sense, the situation involves him betraying a trusted friend and prioritizing the desires of his goddess. When I think about it, it truly seems absurd and difficult to comprehend.

“Kugh! Harold!! I’m sorry! Goddess’ orders are absolute to me, so I deceived you!”

Then, with a loud and sincere voice, he bowed his head and shouted his apology in the guild hall, making sure that his words reached everyone present, including me.

“keugh! I don’t ask for forgiveness… You can blame me, but I want to tell you that I’m truly sorry, HAROLD!!!!”

Then everyone went silent and looked at us with weird eyes.

In an instant, the tense atmosphere left me feeling bewildered and unsure of how to react, leaving me momentarily frozen in place.

t-this bastard! In front of so many people!

Shit! So embarrassing!

“P-paulo, It’s okay!. It’s fine! I’ll forgive you, so just stop!.”

In response to the reflexive answer, he raised his head and looked at me with tearful eyes as if he was touched.

To be honest, I was angry for a while, but I didn’t say that I was hurt or anything…, well it’s not really his fault too-

“Keuk! Thank you so much Harold!! I’m really lucky to have a guy like you as my friend! Kugh! You’re such a nice guy!!! I’ll never forget your kindness!!!! HAROLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!”

Hug!

Then, he hugs me tightly with his disgusting, ragged muscles.

Fuck! This bastard!

The people around us returned to their tasks with smiles, and the guild hall regained its usual atmosphere.

…

..

With a sense of relief, I waited for the moment when he released me, and then immediately ask him a question.

“By the way, what’s happening? The guild hall is usually bustling, but today the atmosphere feels particularly heavy, don’t you think?”

Then, with a bitter face, Paulo tells me what news has come.

“Well… it appears that there has been an attack on the wagons. A group of wagons that were transporting goods and passengers has been surrounded by bandits. It seems that these days, the criminal gangs are becoming bolder and are planning something big. Most of those guy at the receptionist are novice adventurers, the guild is putting up a subjugation quest for the bandits.”

Well, Bandit subjugation quest never appeared in the game…so…

“Okay… Then I’ll go too.”

Then Paulo’s expression brightened up and patted me on the back.

Slam!

Fuck it hurts!

“Oh?!!! If you’re coming too, I’ll be very reassured, Harold!”

It was a great opportunity to test how strong I became after drinking the elixir, and it was a quest that wasn’t in the game, so I was intrigued.

Then, Mr. Paulo went to the receptionist, and he took out a map and pointed to a certain point.

The forest…?

That forest is commonly referred to as the tutorial area by players due to the enemies being so weak. Then…, are the bandits weak..?

But looking at this world, it’s the reality, not a game. I can’t completely rely on evaluations that overlap with the game. Nevertheless, I’ve made the decision to participate.

◆◆◆

When we arrived near the destination guided by the scout, we were greeted by a scene of overturned wagons and the lifeless bodies of both thieves and guards strewn across the ground.

While the receptionist had recommended that I ride a wagon, I decided to run instead to reach the destination faster, so I ran alone and arrived first before everyone into the forest.

“Damn..!! This bitch is really tough!

“Keuk… catch her!… then we’ll get to play with her body..!”

Then, I saw a female adventurer was surrounded by thieves and surrounded.

“tch…”

Expressing her frustration with a disgusted expression, she tightly gripped the sword and scanned her surroundings vigilantly.

However, it was evident that she was feeling fatigued, as she appeared weary.

huh…? Why is her face so familiar…

The woman’s face, though new to me, felt strangely familiar…

“You bastards! Get the hell out of the way! You fuckers are struggling fighting one woman…tck!”

At that moment, a man who seems to be the leader of the bandits unsheathed a large sword and stood face-to-face with the female adventurer.

Shiing!

“Y-yes boss!”

That was obviously the tutorial boss, the lieutenant of the criminal gang…

Come to think of it, I didn’t go through the tutorial.

I skipped it because it’s too annoying and spawned to another place back then…

“So I just need to defeat you…”

The female adventurer spat in response and swung her sword at the man, charging towards him. However, her loud voice and unrefined movements caught everyone’s attention, leaving me surprised.

What the fuck is she doing?

Clang!

“What?!”

Sigh…

At that action, the tutorial boss sighed in disappointment.

swish!

“agh!!”

The bandit boss skillfully deflected the sword attack from the female adventurer and swiftly disarmed her by punching her wrist.

In that moment, the hostility towards the thieves vanished, replaced by a growing sense of fear that’s visible in her eyes.

“haah… how foolish.. this bitch… you need to train 100 years more before you can beat me!”

The showdown ended abruptly, leaving the other thieves momentarily frozen in surprise.

However, their hesitation quickly turned into malicious grins as they aggressively lunged towards the female adventurer.

“You bitch! I’ll play with you as much as I’ve suffered!”

“Get her!!! Hahaha!”

“Ha ha ha ha ha!!”

Each of them charged at her with lecherous intent, overwhelming her attempts to push them back.

Despite her resistance, the bandits managed to overpower her, forcing her down onto the ground.

Thud!

“?..!!”

As her clothes were torn, she fought back with a sense of shame, but it was futile against the strength of the armed men.

The bandit boss sighed, an expression of indifference on his face, sheathed his sword, and turned away without even sparing a glance at the defeated adventurer.

“N-no! Don’t come! Don’t!”

She prayed desperately, but the bandits seemed unwilling to stop.

“It’s still too early you bitch! How many of my friend have you killed huh?!”

“Hahaha!! Earlier this bitch was pretending to be a hero, but look at her now!!”

“Gyahahaha!!! Eat this you bitch!”

Then the bandits began to mock and kick her-

Kick! Kick! Kick!

“Agh! Hic… N-no! I’m sorry! Ugh! P-please stop..”

In the end, she couldn’t overcome her fear and cried…

“You have a pretty good voice! Cry more! Let me hear your voice!! Gyahahah!!!!”

“Ohh!!! When you say things like that, it really turns me on!.”

“Take her clothes off quickly!”

“Hey! I’ll do her first!”

Rather, it only stimulated the bandits’ s*xual desire and had no effect.

If I don’t break in, it’s going to be really bad, so I hurriedly run out at full speed.

swiish!!

It was as if time was moving slowly around me, and as I was about to hit the tutorial boss, I could see him preparing to deflect my attack-

Instead, I swiftly unsheathed my sword and struck at the bandits, aiming to reduce their numbers.

Swiing!

Slash!

In hindsight, I realized I may have acted too hastily by not prioritizing the boss, killing him with surprise attack…

There was only one sound of the flesh being split as I only swung my sword once, but it seems like i managed to hit several enemies, knocked them down by my surprise attack-

When I stopped, time flowed normally again, and two enemies died instantly, they became cold corpses with blood splattered-

Not giving them a time to react, I continue to swing my sword at the remaining bandits-

Swiishhh!

Thud-

Thud-

Thud-

Thud-

“ugh…w-what…?”

The female adventurer looked perplexed and unable to comprehend the situation unfolding before her. She stared at me with a blank expression, unsure of what to make of it.

With only one enemy remaining, I shifted my gaze towards the boss and readied my sword. Surprisingly, there was no sign of hostility from him.

“Tch… I can’t win against this bastard…”

Swiish!

Ssk!

Then he vanished into the forest, leaving without a trace. I could have pursued him, but in the game, defeating this boss usually triggers a scripted event where he retreats.

Although it felt a bit unsatisfying not having a proper fight with the boss, I shifted my attention to the woman lying on the ground instead.

“Are you okay?”

At my words, she seemed to snap out of her confusion and her expression brightened. Without hesitation, she grabbed my hand and pulled herself up.

“T-Thank you! I was really worried about what would happen! Uuu… hic.. hic..sob..”

She stood up, expressing her gratitude, and proceeded to introduce herself briefly.

“I-I’m Erina Viheria! hic.. sob…I-i’m a new adventurer, nice too meet you! uuu….”

When I heard her name, I was perplexed…

Indeed, if this person was Erina, it seemed to explain the sense of familiarity I had felt earlier.

With the question now resolved, I couldn’t help but feel amazed and a shiver ran down my spine.

Erina… If it’s Erina Viheria…

“W-why are you looking at me like that…? Is there something on my face…?”

Unlike me, she’s completely unaware and asked me questions with an innocent expression.

The name “Erina” struck a chord of familiarity…

Right…

Yes, when creating a character in the game, that was the default name given to the female protagonist.

Her name is Erina Viheria.