Part 1: Reunion Prologue

Umm, Princess Michelle

Hmm?

Do you mind moving a little bit? Its squeezy here.

Are you kidding me? Then, I will be the one suffering, you know!?

But, Im really suffering quite a lot here.

If youre a man, endure it! Geez, it should be your honor to have your body in contact with mine, a princess!

Are you making fun of me?

Idiot! Take note of the atmosphere!

She kicked me in my stomach, and although my HP did not drop, but I still felt the pain.

However

Shes speaking the truth. I have never been in such close contact with a young girl before No, if I take her figure into account, realistically, she should be a loli.

Although I do not know her actual age, however, I feel shes about 12 to 15 years old. Taking that age range into perspective, she could still be considered as a loli, right?

Fortunately, as a gentleman, I would never think of using this chance to touch her inappropriately. However, currently, were facing each other, and were pretty close as well. If we arent using our hands to support each other, we would definitely be hugging each other right now.

Thats right, a hug.

Because currently, Im already able to smell an aromatic scent coming from the breaths of this little girl.

Also, our noses are almost about to touch. Adding that this thing is constantly moving, Im already at my limits.

You guys are probably thinking, if a man holds back in such a situation, it will definitely be a waste, right?

However

The problem right now is that were in a life-and-death situation! Who the hell would feel like doing that at this time!?

Especially when were in a man-eating flowers stomach!

Hey hey, this definitely wont do if this keeps up. At the very least, we have to use our magic spells to pierce Devourer of Visitors from the inside! Otherwise, we will definitely be devoured!

Youre trying to release your hands right, you pervert! Then, you will be free to touch any parts of my body!

I wont do that! If I wanted to, I would have already done so! Why would I wait till now!?

Hmph! So youre meaning to tell me youre totally uninterested in my body? Oh right, unless youre more interested in a body like Annes?

Hey hey, that is totally unrelated to the current situation, right?

Although Princess Annes body figure is indeed superb

You bastard! Why did you shift your gaze when youre talking to me!? You were definitely thinking of how superb that bitch Annes body is, right!?

Of course not!

Does this girl actually have the ability to read minds? Or do all girls have powerful six senses? Even though shes just a little troublemaker

Stop fooling around! At this rate, we will definitely melt in its stomach acids!

But But

And what I want to say is Your cloak seems to already have melted quite a bit

Aaaaaaaaaaaaah! Noooo!

She immediately released her hands and wrapped them around her body. However, what she did was correct, as not only her cloak, the clothes on her body were starting to melt as well.

So close Her entire body was almost revealed.

Although I didnt manage to see it, but she immediately bumped into my chest. Unfortunately, we were both covered in this damn stomach juice, and I could not feel how Princess Michelles skin feels like at all.

However, I currently dont have the time to consider about these things. After all, Im already feeling a burning sensation on my skin.

Ice Assassination Spikes!

After crossing my arms on Princess Michelles back, I took out Blasphemer, pointed it at the man-eating flowers meaty wall behind her and ruthlessly pierced it with ice spikes.

Even though this thing is hard on the outside, but its defense must be pretty low on the inside, right?

Several ice spikes consecutively pierced into the Devourers stomach walls, and I could clearly see the HP of this LV 20 monster dropping rapidly.

And the ice spikes created a bigger space for us to move in. However, Princess Michelle was squatting down at the side. Using what was remaining of her cloak to cover her body, she stared at me with vigilant eyes.

Geez, just what does this girl think of me as? Im not a pervert or anything.

And finally, the monsters HP was depleted. I held up my Blasphemer and ruthlessly slashed it, and I drew a large square on its stomach wall.

Devourer of Visitors defeated.

Item(s) Received: Devourers Phlegm, Lightning Crystal Heart

Fortunately, this thing gave quite a good amount of EXP, otherwise the cost of being eaten by this thing would have been too great.

Are you alright?

Wanting to carry her out of the Devourers corpse, I raised my hands out. However, she actually slapped my hands away, and ran out.

Idiot! Dont look at me!

After that, she quickly ran into the forest, and only walked out after a long while.

It seems she changed into a new set of clothes.

You actually look more beautiful than when you were in your school clothes.

Hmph! Obviously! This is my favorite design!

However theres still some goo on your face.

Aaaaaaaaah! Where is it!? Hurry and clean it off for me!

Looking at her panicked expression, I helplessly shook my head. Casually, I took out a disposal towel from my ring and wiped her face.

However, you should hurry up and take a bath. This goo wouldnt be simply removed with a simple wipe.

Because when I tried wiping on myself, that corrosion status was not removed. Although the amount of HP dropping isnt much, however, the feeling was horrible.

You two are sure daring. To think you two were having some an embarrassing play under this broad daylight.

Hearing her voice, I realized Princess Anne and the rest were already here.

Indeed Its a little daring

Even Shir joined in.

Dont misunderstand! Do you guys think I would have wanted this to happen? Shir, lend me your houses bathroom. I really need to take a bath. This goo is too disgusting

Un, no problem.

What are you saying! Im the one who suffered here, alright!? Even though I managed to take that Crystal Heart, but I was actually captured and swallowed by that monster, and then. And then, why did you get swallowed as well!?

Princess Michelle pointed me and shouted.

Obviously, to save you. Geez

Cant you have done it from the outside?

Took a look at this guy!

I pointed at the corpse and continued.

Its outer skin was already as hard as a rock, and it even buffed itself with a wood defensive magic spell. Its vines were also poisonous, so how else were we supposed to fight it!? I had to risk my life getting eaten by this bastard, you know!?

Ah Umm Is that true?

Unless you didnt want me to save you?

Its not like that! But Whatever, thats all! Im going to take a bath!

After that, she immediately returned to her own house.

Hai Just what is this girl thinking.

Hmhm~ The two of you sure are interesting.

Princess Anne, didnt we originally agree that you guys would immobilize it? So why was it running around!?

You said it yourself, its skin was tough. So theres nothing we could do.

Immobility magic?

It was ineffective.

You guys were just lazy, right?

In the end, everything went pretty well, didnt it? Tell me, wasnt Princess Michelle cute?

The other three looked at me with curious eyes. Obviously, they were Elan, Angil and Shir.

6 and Princess Michelles bodyguard were forced to leave due to the increase in security measures.

Cough cough, in any case, this is the final Crystal Heart, right?

Saying that, I threw the Lightning Crystal Heart into Princess Annes hands.

Ice, Water, Summoning, Wind, Earth and Lightning Crystal Hearts were all found by us. Of course, we were attacked several times because we were holding 6 of these Crystal Hearts. However, after gaining 5 levels, I wasnt someone they could simply mess around with.

Although I have not learnt any intermediate-grade ice magic spells, however, all of my elementary-grade magic spells firepower were greatly improved. My Ice Knight Magic automatically increased several levels as well. Other than the initial Ice Sword Summon, I could now use Ice Knight Armor Summon and Ice Shield Summon Magic spells as well. This is not the same as the regular Ice Shield Magic spell, as it is able to temporarily enchant a shield, just like Ice Sword Summon.

However, I do not dare to reveal it. After all, theyre skills that I stole from someone else. If someone is able to identify it, I would be in big trouble.

And Im currently wanted by the Mitchell Kingdom I wonder wheres Irlin currently at. Im curious why the system had not removed my Fiance title. It seems theres a need for me to return after I gain a few more levels.

Although my current level was indeed much higher than the Mitchell Kingdoms king, however, its not my style to directly plunge myself into dangerous risks.

However, Im still worried about Irlins situation. After the Annual Tournament, we will be having a vacation. I will take a look then.

With this, were all done. Lets return to the airship. I have a feeling some people will be taking care of us on our way there, so stay focus as we move along!

Thats of course!

However, other than the 6 Crystal Hearts listed above, I found the Wood Crystal Heart as well. It was found together with the Summoning Crystal Heart. After all, the Ice Crystal Heart was still rather useful with my current level, so its best to keep it.

We actually did not manage to find any of the 99 Trials, so its best to at least collect some other good items, right?

The next quest will be the Annual Tournament!

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Side Quest: Extracurricular Live Exercise Completed

Additional Objective(s):

Find the Mysterious Person (Completed)

Additional Reward(s): Momiji Guild Points increased by 100.

Current Guild Rank: C

Title Unlocked: Momijis End

After handing over the Crystal Hearts, the quest completion notification popped out.

After simply glancing over the screen, I realized the mysterious person I saw at the start of the live exercise was actually Yuon.

So that girl actually smuggled into our airship. Just how did she hide from those people that were of higher levels than her?

However, I recalled she was an Assassin, and she must have added points into a unique skill related to Assassins, just like my Dominators Hawkeye skill.

Though, I realized I now have 7 skill points after leveling up. I shall find some time to look at the other skills later.

Theres only about a week left till the start of the Annual Tournament. When it comes, we must definitely prevail! Otherwise, how are you going to repay me for staying in this forest for so many days!?

Princess Michelle, who was beside me, unhappily said.

Looks like she has not dispelled the shadow the Devourer gave her. Currently, she returned to her usual blue one-piece dress. However, she still occasionally looked around her own body for any weird stains.

And right now, the only person beside her was me. So, the speech she gave earlier was directed at me.

Princess Michelle, during the exercise, you had only been following us, and you basically did nothing at all.

I wanted to help as well! But But I was swallowed by the disgusting thing! And And my purity was actually sullied by a bastard like you

Hey hey! You can do whatever you want, but dont blurt out such lies! When did I ever sully your purity?

Fortunately, there werent anyone near us to hear that Wait a minute, why did a red marker appear in my mini-map?

In the next second, an ice cold blade was held at my throat. Such efficiency. Was I actually so loved that I caught even her bodyguards eye?

Princess, was what you said true?

It was definitely untrue

I didnt ask you! I asked the princess!

Her blade was brought closer to my neck. I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.

Although an action without any offensive strength would not reduce my HP, however, a humans neck is a fatal location. If someone of such a high level were to cut my neck just like that, I would definitely die instantly.

As a man, Im able to endure this. Since the academy is within the compounds of the city, Im able to resurrect at the cathedral, so I dont really mind.

However, for my upcoming quest, I dont really wish to have a falling out with them. After all, the quests EXP and rewards are still quite tempting. If I die here, then my only choice left is to run. I have yet to learn any new magic spell, so I will definitely make a huge loss here.

Even though Even though you still hugged me when my clothes were melted off, and you kept moving closer to me. Isnt that sullying my purity?

If I did not enter the Devourers stomach and save you, you would have already been a pile of bones! How could you blame me when that monster had such a small stomach?

Even though the supervising teachers would have saved us when were in such situations whereby we were incapable of fighting, however, we wouldnt have gotten the Crystal Ball if that happened.

But But you hugged me, didnt you?

And thats what I have been asking you. What does that have to do with your purity?

Take responsibility for hugging me!

Im sorry. Princess had never taken lessons of this nature before, please forgive her.

In the end, the bodyguard kept her blade and apologized.

Earlier, I already realized she was a girl from hearing her voice. Now that she walked over to Princess Michelles side, I could finally see her appearance.

A young girl with a black pony-tail. However, whats most impressive were the muscles on her arms!

Even though she looked like a innocent young girl, she actually had such developed muscles. Are you from a combat tribe or are you Nezha?

The light armor she was wearing was the same kind as Aliyahs, however, it was black. This set of equipments most unique point is that it does not have any armor on the elbows. So, the muscles are exposed.

My princess, a hug is really unrelated to the purity of your body.

Is that so, Dual?

Thats right. Umm If you dont do that kind of thing, your purity will still be intact.

That kind of thing

The bodyguard known as Dual was in a dilemma. Shes probably troubled on how to explain Health Ed to the under-aged princess.

When I think back, I was someone who learnt everything on my own. After all, my school did not bother about Sex Ed at all

You, the young man over there! Explain it to the princess! Explaining this kind of thing is not my expertise.

Then whats your expertise?

Killing people.

Alright. Why do all the girls I know in this world either love killing, or specialize in killing?

I must say, cant you do things what most young girls should do? Theres no elegance in killing people at all.

Her expression clearly darkened for a moment. I realized I spoke out of place.

Im only suggesting you to do what young girls should do, dont mind it.

No, youre right. However, this is my problem. Currently, you should be thinking of a way to satisfy my princesss curiosity.

Even if you say that, what method should I use to explain it? Looking at you, you seem to know quite a bit as well. Why dont you explain it?

That kind of thing Umm Im not entirely clear about it as well.

Hah?

Because my training and missions were always on a tight schedule, so, I only heard about it occasionally from my subordinates, so

This girl is seriously a dutiful person But just how old is she? She seems to be taller than me, but if I were to just look at her face

Unfortunately, I could only see that her name is indeed Dual, and other than that, I know nothing else about her.

What a pity

If only theres a skill that allows me to see through my targets question marks, that would be great.

Phads Eye

Allows user to see through the targets name, gender, age, class, or title. (Randomized) Unable to re-use skill on the same target.

Suddenly, that weird skill list popped out, as if to respond to the thoughts in my mind.

Looks like this system carries a thoughts-searching function. Not bad.

I quickly added a point into the skill, and used the skill on her.

Dual

??? Female ??? 17 Years Old [???] [???] [???] [???] [???] [???]

1 17 years old?

Shes actually the same age as me?

Even though she emits such aura of maturity? Unless its because of the results of her harsh training?

However, being able to acquire a new skill is a pretty good start. With this skill, I could at least reveal some of the stuffs of my target thats usually restricted by our level differences.

Youre taking far too long. Do you actually know about it or not?

Dual said impatiently.

Are you sure about listening to this? To sully a persons pure body, theres only one way. And that is

I dont need you to steal my job!

Suddenly, I was knocked in the head. And since were not in a party, my HP immediately dropped by 20%!

When I turned to look, it was actually Ms. Mari!

When did you

Just now! Alright, you two idiots better listen up. Regarding things like this, its best to ask your female teachers. Why the hell would you ask a man? If he misleads you, you will be in big trouble, you know? Though I believe Fir doesnt have the guts to do so.

Hey hey, teacher, I cant just ignore what you just said!

If you dont wish to be bestowed with the criminal charge of sexually harassing your teacher, then you better shut up, you little twerp!

Ruthless! So this teacher is an asshole as well!

Alright, lets go! I will be the one teaching you two!

With that said, Ms. Mari actually pulled the two girls and left!

Oh well, this development is fine as well.

After pondering for a bit, I looked towards the societys activity room, and walked towards it.

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Pushing the door open, it was still the same familiar room. However, other than Yybril, there was no one else inside.

Yybril was holding onto a black cloth, and was cleaning the long sword in her hand. When she heard the door open, she stopped and raised her head.

So its Fir. And here I was wondering, the rest of the girls shouldnt be returning anytime soon.

The other two girls?

Yeah. Around this time, there will be several students from other schools coming over to watch the Annual Tournament in our academy. So, Falan and Lanya were dragged away to do some work.

Is that so? So they would participate in an event like this as well?

After all, our society still receives a portion of the schools budget even though we basically do nothing. So the school will sometimes task us with harmless work.

Speaking of which, this society was founded from obtaining one of The 99 Trials. Hence, this is basically a society created without any goals to be achieved.

Then why arent you

Why arent I helping out? Are you joking? Im a Knight who serves the Church. Without any order from my superiors, the academy does not have the authority to make me do anything.

Is Is that so?

So this is the importance of authority, huh Indeed, even though the other two girls are strong, but they do not have anyone backing them up Speaking of which, Im the same as well.

Even though Im currently already LV 18, however, I feel that the people with high authorities here are always accompanied with strong guards whose levels Im unable to see through. Whenever I see them, my mood become sour.

Although I do not intend on making any enemies, however, whenever I see that my level is not even comparable to that of some others, I would feel a strong sense of discomfort.

Fortunately, you returned a little later. Otherwise, you would definitely be forced to do some work as well.

Why? Im not even a member of this society.

What are you talking about? Your name is in the rosterfor this society.

How is that possible!? I had never submitted my application form.

Is that so? Then someone must have forged it for you.

Damn it. Both Falan and Lanya are very potential suspects.

Then how do I leave the society?

Submit an application to the principal. However, since you come to this place at a daily basis, the academy will definitely not accept your request to leave the society. They do not mind having more hands to work, after all.

Why is the academy like this as well? Isnt the academy known as the strongest school around here? To think they will even need students to help with their work Just what the hell is this?

Alright alright. Speaking of which, hows the procedures of the Annual Tournament like?

Hah? You dont even know that?

After hearing what I asked, Yybril revealed an expression of disbelief.

Because my teacher is Ms. Mari.

So it was her I understand now.

Looks like my classs teacher is rather well-known, though unfortunately, shes infamous.

Usually, two students of each class will be selected to participate in the Annual Tournament, and compete for the top three spots. After that, out of the six people, three will form a new party to compete with the other teams of the other two grades.

Hah? Are you serious? The levels of those in the Advanced-Grade No. Their combat abilities are much stronger than the other two grades, theyre basically seal clubbing!

(t/n: WoT reference. Experienced players playing low tiers and massacring noobs.)

Seal clubbing?

It means theyre able to easily annihilate the teams in the lower grades.

Thats not for sure. I think you should be able to defeat the Intermediate Grade team at least.

Eh?

Is she actually able to sense my increase in levels?

Your weird battle techniques, are basically the nightmares for all Magicians. Other than a few Magicians with high defense, the rest are small fries that you should be able to easily defeat.

Youre thinking too highly of me. Im just a normal student of the Elementary Grade.

Normal people dont grow a wing.

Suddenly, I remembered that Yybril is one of the few people in the school that knows that I have a wing.

Speaking of which, have you considered about the thing I asked you?

Oh? What thing?

Its about joining the Church, of course. Youre currently someone who is able to spread out an Angels Wing. Even though its only a single piece, however, you already fulfilled the criteria for joining us.

Oh right, there was such a thing.

However, the current situation is that I already joined the Momiji. Its basically impossible to join the Church as well, right?

And its seems there are too many rules and restrictions within the Church. For people like me, its completely impossible to fit in.

Well, about that

Wait. If youre thinking of refusing, you dont have to say it. After all, this invitation will always be kept valid. Whenever you think of joining us, you just have to explain to anyone related to the Church.

After pausing for a moment, she placed the sword down, and walked over.

Speaking of which, people who grow an Angels Wing is able to use Light Magic. Let me teach you a few of them.

Eh?