Chapter 3: After the battle

Chapter 3: After the battle

(Ryoto's pov)

Karen: "4...3...2...1..."

I gritted my teeth for the incoming pain.

Ryoto: "Gogh!"

When I got the eyes, it wasn't as bad as I was feeling now, but I still felt my muscles expanding and compressing themselves. It was strange that my whole body going through a significant change is less painful than just my eyes, but they are God's eyes after all. It still left me without energy, though.

I felt slight tingling in the back of my head. Was that a spider-sense?

Lala: "Ryoto! Are you alright?"

Lala launched herself into me, crashing into me in the process. She then proceeded to shake me as hard as she could.

Lala: "Are you alright? What happened? Why were you in pain?"

Ryoto: "St-op sha-king me."

She really is strong. I have Spider-man's physique and still feel sick by her shaking.

Lala let go of me.

Ryoto: "Everything is okay. I'm not used to using my eyes, so it took more of me than I expected. If I rest for a bit, I'll recover."

Lala: "Really?"

Ryoto: "Really, really."

I patted her head.

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*PING*

*NEW TITLE ACQUIRED*

Title: "Headpats Beginner"

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I'll ask Karen about it later.

Ryoto: "I'm a little ashamed to ask, but can you help me return home. I don't think I can go back on my own."

I couldn't even stand up by myself.

Lala: "Sure!"

We went back to my room without saying anything, but it didn't feel awkward. It just felt... right.

In the room, I finally sat on the bed. I recovered enough to at least walk, but I still need a whole night of sleep to be at 100%... or that's what I feel. I'm not an expert, and I've never been in a similar situation, but my recovery rate is slightly increased, so I'm hoping for it.

Lala: "Hey, Ryoto."

Ryoto: "Yes?"

Lala: "Thank you. I'm happy that you saved me, but you should also think about yourself more."

I waved my hand.

Zastin: "Fufu... I went through-"

As Zastin went through his speech, I leaned towards Lala and whispered.

Ryoto: "Who is this guy?"

I, of course, knew who he was, but it would be strange for me to have this information.

Lala: "His name is Zastin, and he is servant and guardian of Devilukean royalty."

Zastin: "...but! This is it!! Lala-sama, come back to planet Deviluke with me!!"

Lala: "Nyeeeeeh!! I won't go back. I have a reason not to!!"

Zastin: "What is your reason."

Lala pointed at me.

Lala: "I...! I fell in love with this guy here, Ryoto!! So I'll marry Ryoto and live with him on Earth!"

Zastin: "..."

Zastin's eyes were cold for a moment, but it quickly changed.

Zastin: "I see, so that's how it is. I was wondering about it when I heard the report from my men. They said that an earthling tried to rescue Lala-sama but... they were defeated by a... creature in mostly white clothes that tried to... I shouldn't say it before Lala-sama."

When he started talking about his men, he clenched his fist hard. They probably will be looking for the said creature, but it won't be possible to find him. Mil-tan is not on this Earth after all, but the memory will be with them forever.

Lala: "Now that you know, go back and tell daddy! I'll never go back, nor will I meet any future husband candidates!!"

Zastin: "No, it's not that simple. I, Zastin, have received an order from the king of Deviluke to take you back... I won't be able to face the king if I go home after approving the marriage of a suspicious earthling and Lala-sama."

Lala: "Then what can we do?"

Lala asked, still hoping to convince Zastin.

Zastin: "Please stay back Lala-sama."

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*PING*

*NEW QUEST*

Mission: "Duel for the hand of the princess"

Objective 1: Defeat Zastin in battle.

Reward: "300 SP, Gate of Babylon."

Failure: "You'll try to Rickroll at any possible occasion.

Duration of punishment: One week.

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At that moment, my spider-sense started going crazy.

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