Chapter 102: Now we're definitely on our way!
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The girl didn't have a lot of stuff, mostly clothes and a few small things, and after a couple of minutes, we left the empty tavern, but before that, Yuki decided to leave a note.
I didn't bother her and waited outside - trying to smooth over the jealousy of my armour, and when the girl returned, I decided to finally check her out with my 'assessment'.
Yukiona Karnes is a self-taught mage
Danger level - servant/low
Attitude towards you: Curiosity, Mild sympathy, Delight, Gratitude [?].
Attitude towards????? [?]
Attitude towards????: Rival [?]
Worker-6, Cold Magic-3, Fencing-2, [?], [?], [?], [?], [?].
Worldview - kind
Strength - D+
Dexterity - C
Endurance - D
Intelligence - C
Pretty good stats, especially for such a young girl. But I decided to ask Miku about the questions in the stats. After all, I had to be sure of my guesses.
I asked her this question, even imagining a miniature image of myself next to her: I sat down on a chair and then put the jealous girl on my lap and started stroking her head.
It was hard to do several things at the same time, but it was especially hard to distribute my limited strength, but Miku helped me out.
All I had to do was thank my assistant, no longer distracted from my conversation with Yuki.
'You're welcome, ummmm, to the point: most of the time, the 'assessment' shows very approximate figures, and some of the figures can't be determined until you see them with your own eyes. So you shouldn't trust this data too much, especially if the assessment was used on a strong person or creature,' my goddess said in the form of a teacher and in a stern tone, going through some papers in her hands... looking at the silent girl on my lap with a sly look.
It was strange, but I paid no attention, concentrating on my conversation with Yuki and Mika - with the girl mostly on mundane topics.
'That's how... then, are there skills that I won't be able to recognise at all with an assessment?'
'Perhaps, I can't say for sure since I haven't met such people yet, but I think if a skill exceeds a certain threshold in level, it will be impossible to recognise and define. It will be invisible to evaluation until the bearer demonstrates it!'
- Ahem, Arien-san, I'm sorry I didn't show you right away, but I think as a mage, you can help me study this grimoire? - Yuki suddenly spoke up halfway to the girls and rummaged around in her small backpack, pulling out a seemingly unremarkable old book.
'W-what? A grimoire?' - I stared at the girl in bewilderment, looking at the small, notebook-like book.
I didn't know such things existed at all and was confused. Although, I've only been here for a month, if not less, but the world continues to amaze me.
- Ahem, I honestly don't know until I take a look.....
Yuki handed me the book without question and I opened the first page.
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The beginning path of becoming a magician for beginners.
Author: Alduis Dek'blador, white wizard of the kingdom of Haldrei, esteemed headmaster of Akaraxia Academy.
Topics:
The basics of magic...
Attributes...
Spells...
Development...
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- Erm...' I turned page after page, trying to memorise everything, making Mika do it as well, for maximum reliability. She realised it herself, so she nodded without question.
- W-wow! As expected, you've already read this grimoire! - Yuki's mouth gaped open in delight, obviously misinterpreting what she'd seen and literally glowing with excitement.
I stammered, almost dropping the book from the response and the emotion that came over me at once, and looked up at her sweet and hopeful face.
Whatever I tell myself, I guess there's no point in lying.
- Mm-hm, alas Yuki, as a mage I am not the best teacher...' I shook my head.
Yuki lowered her head and ears, her former joy disappearing, replaced by sadness.
- N-but... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have jumped on you like that... you're very busy and...' she squeezed the edges of her skirt, trying not to look at her master.
She was a little hurt - there was an unpleasant pinch in her chest.
At first she was glad - the adventurer, who was also a mage, had hired her as a servant, not as a mere employee! He'd paid her a lot of money and given her hope for the future, but now that her master couldn't pay attention... she should just take it for granted! Is she a servant or an employee? It's time for her to break the habits of the past! Maybe he's testing me.
The former bitterness was gone - a ray of hope warmed her soul pleasantly, and her cunning and slightly naive eyes were fixed on her master....
Flicking through the pages so assiduously, as if he already knew....
'Exactly! He can't just hire me for no reason! He's testing me for patience, diligence and efficiency!' - she speculated on a book she had once read.....
'Since that's the case, I'll be a responsible servant and won't let my master down!'
...
Meanwhile, unaware of my partner's thoughts, I continued to leaf through page after page, noticing the girl's quick change of emotions.
Hmm, and she's adapting quickly. Such a nugget of strong will... I've been incredibly lucky to find her. Still, she's still a teenager, so I need to bind her to me as best I can.
- Don't feel bad, I have an acquaintance who owes me a favour. She's an excellent mage, so she won't refuse my request to tutor you in magic.
With a smile, I ruffled her hair... DAMN, her ears are so warm and soft, I want to squeeze them!
- Isn't that right? Thank you, Master, I'll do my best! - She hugged my hand timidly, squinting and smiling happily, almost purring.
She's so cute... I just want to squeeze her.
What have I got to lose?
- Hyaya! Master?
Grabbing Yuki's soft spots, who was not expecting such a turn, I, as if 'someone', began to squeeze the babbling girl, enjoying her weak protests and sweet voice.
Mika watched the cute performance with approval, nodding to herself. She was pleased with the progress of the priestess's education, so much to her brother's delight. It was still worth talking to her about her own future, but that would come later.
Spirit of Armour burned a glance at her soulmate, feeling the tingling in her chest more and more. She was angry with him, but she couldn't blame him, because she knew it was her fault... The long sleep had taken too much out of her - her only hope was to get a name from her soulmate, but he was in no hurry to ask, which again was a shame. But nothing - she knows how to wait, and she'll get it all back... the torture of pleasure... will be his punishment!
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Suddenly, as I squeezed the blushing Yuki carelessly, a chill ran down my spine, making me look around - no one, just a dusty, beaten path and the forest.
- I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself...' I finally stopped torturing Neko, who stood on the ground with a blissful smile.
Just in case, I called my scout with the order to look at the situation. She silently flapped her wings and disappeared into the air, with a final glance at the girl.
- N-nothing... h-master... n-nothing...' Yuki grabbed her knees and frantically gulped for air, her ears pressed nicely against her head. Only the tail behind her gave away her positive mood.
After waiting for the snowflake to rest, we continued walking in complete silence, due to the embarrassment of my companion. All the way to the temporary camp she glanced at me timidly, so that I would not see, and each time she blushed, quickly turning away.
The whole journey passed without incident, though, I was on the alert to protect Yuki, not taking a step away from her. That chill clearly lodged in my mind until the end was frightening.
It wasn't until I met the girls that I was able to relax a little, enjoying the striptease in reverse. At least until I was asked to turn my back....
- I'm sorry Arien-san, n- can you... n- not look? - Okita asked timidly, dimming her gaze, hesitantly pointing her index fingers at each other.
Eh... depriving a man of his flock was a very cruel decision, but wherever we were.
I had to agree and pretend. But! All this time, no one but me knew about my responsible scout Yuko! Booga-ga-ga-ga! She didn't let her commander down and watched the beautiful performance from the tree, which means everything she saw I saw too! Booga-ga-ga-ga!
Unprotected from me, chocolate Okita's naked tits and the curves of her beautiful partners will warm my soul for a long time to come.
Towards the end of the show, I realised that I adore chocolate! Especially mulatto women with juicy thighs! How hard I had to restrain myself from pouncing on her is beyond words.
There was only one regret as the girls threw on their cloaks, hiding their bodies behind the fabric... and the eyes of those gathered on Yukione, standing modestly beside me.
- Arien-sama, who's... k-who's that cute khe-keh-kheh? - A confused Astoria choked out at the end of the question, looking at the snowflake mesmerised.