Just like that, three weeks had gone by, everyday I continued my training, and improve my strength gradually.
My muscles are now starting to take shape. Of course, I didn't neglect my studies making sure to peep on Inoue senpai's daily training.
Did I forget to mention that, not only does she train in the katana, but also the naginata? If you don't know what it is, just picture a halberd, but the blade is much thinner. She also trained in the bow as well.
She is basically a war goddess, in the game, she would carry various kinds of weapons with her to the Dungeon. Her proficiency in every type is high, but her katana and naginata are her favorite.
Ever since the first time I had gone there, she had noticed my presence. Of course, she never exposed me and continued her training.
Though for some reason, the aura of loneliness I initially sensed from her was slowly being thinned out. I wonder why?
Then, one day while I was running, a pleasant smell that was a mixture of sweetness and sweat filled my nose with bliss.
With every step I took, the word I thought most was; "Why?"
Now you might be wondering why I'm thinking that. Well, right next to me, is the beautiful war goddess Inoue Rei herself.
And what was she doing next to me?
Well, why running of course, what did you expect?
Her well-toned body could be seen while enveloped in sports clothing just next to me. If you're wondering why she's running along with me…
That's what I'm wondering too!
Once I ran for about an hour, I found a spot to sit down and rest.
"Huff, huff, huff."
Next to me, senpai was adjusting her breathing, while her large chest jiggled.
Though I tried not to stare, it was jiggling right beside me, how can I call myself a man if I don't stare?
Catching sight of me staring at her, I turned my gaze away from her twin towers and look forward.
"Do you train like this every day?"
I nodded.
"There's more to it, but not as intense as yours, senpai."
Oops, did I just call her senpai?
"Inoue Rei, Second year and Vice President of the Disciplinary Committee at the magical academy."
Inoue senpai introduced herself. Grabbing her soft hands that didn't have any callouses, even though she trained every day since childhood, I introduced myself.
"Hatsume Haruhiro, First year."
"That's quite a grand title, the vice president."
"It's nothing special."
Both of us shook each other's hands.
By the time we let go of each other's hands, I had already stopped breathing heavily. Not wanting to disturb senpai's training, I said my goodbyes, as I started running home.
When I arrived home, I headed to the waterfall after having breakfast with Futaba-san and Onee-chan.
The next day, I was told to accompany Futaba-san and Onee-chan to shop. Since I was going to train anyway, I decided to go with the two beauties after changing into proper clothes.
"Hiro-kun, we should buy you some new clothes."
"You're in need of new clothes."
The mother-daughter combo attacked me as I came dressed up at the door.
"Huh? What do you mean? Aren't my clothes fine?"
Even though I asked that I knew there was a problem. Looking down at the clothes that I thought were cool and stylish, the mother and daughter pair shook their heads.
In the car, I sat in the back seat, with Onee-chan sitting beside me. As she drove, Futaba-san would occasionally laugh.
I could sometimes hear, "Fufufu." while I was staring out the window.
Ignoring the gazes I was getting from the mother-daughter duo, I continued staring outside the window, with my chin on top of my arm.
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Getting out of the car, Onee-can and I waited for Futaba-san to park the car. Since it was the weekend, the shopping mall was packed. As I look around, I find that it would take a while for her to find a spot.
As we were standing by the entrance, I saw two men in suits and black shades walking around. At first, I ignored them, but after a while, they were still walking around the parking lot.
Since it was obviously shady, I continued observing them from far away, making sure that they wouldn't notice me.
As they were standing by an expensive-looking car, Futaba-san tapped my shoulder.
"What's wrong, Hiro-kun?"
Getting out of my trance, I shook my head.
"Nothing, let's go."
Hearing my reply, Futaba-san smiled as the three of us headed inside.
While we were walking inside, I continued staring at the men in black right until my entire body stepped foot inside the mall.
Walking around the mall, I could feel gazes of envy and jealousy on me. It was natural, since two beauties were walking with me, side by side.
Though the gazes were on me, I ignored them as I was thinking about the men in black outside.
Hmm, those guys outside were suspicious. But since I couldn't see nor hear what they were doing, I could just be drawing conclusions here.
As I was thinking, I suddenly remembered something.
My thought process headed towards the direction of one of the main heroines. The second princess of the Virlen Kingdom, Lumiere Maria-Angela de La Virlen.
A beautiful elf princess, with golden-blond hair and green eyes. The elven race is filled with beautiful people, whether they are male or female. Even if you spent a thousand years searching, you wouldn't find even one ugly elf.
As the second princess of the elven race, Lumi (short for Lumiere), is naturally more beautiful than the average elf.
She is the same age as me and transfers into the magical academy, about halfway through the first year.
The gentlemen (player) would have a hard time going for her route. Why?
Because of her personality. Even though she is a princess, she is scornful of men and would abuse them both physically and verbally.
She wasn't always like that. After getting to know her, when she opens up to the player, she would reveal the reason why she hated men.
From what I could remember, she said something along the lines of; "I was betrayed by a person I loved and trusted." though the reason for it wasn't explained, so no one ever knew what the reason was exactly.
In the dialog, the date of the day that it all happened was said to...
Wait a minute, isn't it today?
If that's so, it must be what those men outside were there for.
Just as I came to a realization, an explosion occurred in the carpark.
Boom! Boom!
Honk! Honk!
As soon as the explosion happened, the windows and glass doors were smashed into a million pieces.
People who were near the door were injured, as blood dripped from their wounds.
Without saying anything, I ran outside the car park by myself as fast as I could.
"Wait! Hiro-kun!"
"Futaba-san, take care of the injured!"
Even though we were somewhat far from the entrance, I could tell immediately that it was the entrance that we had come through.
Pushing through the crowd of people, I rushed outside. The people I passed by, could only feel a gust of wind, sweeping their hair.