Since there were too many pilots who wanted sponsorship, Arthur divided this contest into 2 phases.
The first was strength, although the energy system of humans was the best test, this would make most of the participant's seniors, this was not what Arthur wanted, strength in magical power does not mean strength in kilos
There were too many variables that Arthur wanted to try...
"Participant 29, 500 Points"
"Participant 40, 430 points"
The contestants lined up and lined up on the power machine while Arthur and the other girls watched, keeping an eye on the most suitable candidates, after all, it was talent and attitude that mattered and if there was a suitable candidate she would move on to the next round.
"Hmm? What a surprise..."
Suddenly one of the participants caught Arthur's attention and how not to, since he was the only man, after all, men are weaker and there aren't many men in the army...
"Is his name Yholan?"
Arthur remembered it, they were in the same class and there was a rumor that this boy was Libe's boyfriend or one of her Boyfriends, that's right Arthur already knew that Libe was a hunter even though her body had no scent and is still a virgin, Arthur He didn't know what Libe's motive was with them, but he knew that Libe was playing.
And that Yholan is here, he amused Arthur a bit, he had already guessed his intentions, Libe who was next to him was sweating cold, surely he had already seen Yholan...
"Is that your boyfriend Miss Libe?"
"Hey?"
Arthur's question startled Libe and not only her, Indara and Lynne looked at her doubtfully, Lynne even narrowed her eyes at her, as the student council president, she knew of a rumor about Libe, but she never cared until now.
"No, he's not my boyfriend, he's a classmate, nothing more"
Libe denied it, partly that it was true and partly that she didn't want Arthur to misunderstand the situation.
"Is that so? It's not what he told me"
Arthur's smile widened and he put a finger to his chin pretending to think.
"That?!"
Several days passed and Arthur's popularity was only growing, many women already had his photo, Arthur had almost become every girl's delusional dream and they even sent him letters and gifts, this touched the bottom line of the boys and of course Yholan, every day Libe and Indara spent their time 'taking care' of Arthur as if he were a precious gem, Yholan was very annoyed.
Libe even began to get away from him, he doesn't call him anymore and tries to have less communication with him every time, Yholan could feel it, he was losing Libe's attention, I can't take it anymore and he confronted Arthur in the bathroom, one of the few places where Libe and Indara could not enter.
"Incubus! Stay away from Libe, she's my girlfriend!"
Incubus was the nickname that the 'Men' had given Arthur, it was not surprising, Arthur was literally like a demon that aroused the lust of the girls.
Arthur of course didn't care about the nickname, he was already used to that and he didn't care about Yholan's statements about being Libe's boyfriend either.
On the contrary, he amused him since if this was taken to his previous world it was like seeing a girl claim another
"Walk away?"
"That's right! Stop seducing her, she already has my"
Arthur doesn't remember seducing Libe, all he did was smile, but as a man of the old world, he knew that sometimes courtesy could be misinterpreted so he always kept his distance.
He didn't want to be like the women of his old world.
Unfortunately, Yholan didn't think the same.
"Sure, but she talks to your girlfriend, she's the one who follows me"
"No, no, she's not like that, you're the problem, you're blind, she's kind and she helps you"
"I am not blind and I see very well, she did not need help"
"Then why are your eyes closed?"
"...."
Arthur shrugged, Yholan was very unreasonable, he walks very well and has his eyes closed but it is because of his ability, anyone with good eyesight would know that it is Libe who is looking for him still, Arthur did not continue, it was too stupid to continue with This is not to mention that it wasn't worth it, besides that Yholan was brave enough to face him alone without a group of friends as men in this world usually do to intimidate.
"If that's what you think, then join us"
"Hey?"
Yholan never expected this answer, she froze for a few seconds and only looked at Arthur's hand, and then his expression darkened...
"Do you want me to be your pawn?!"
It was not uncommon for men to form groups and the 'popular' to have one or more pawns in command of him, it was natural, and of course, given Arthur's beauty, Yholan thought the worst.
"I didn't say that, we can be friends"
Arthur is not interested in 'popularity' he did not want to be surrounded by hypocritical men so during the years he has been on this continent he did not form factions or anything like that, he preferred to have one or two reliable friends, unfortunately, no one was brave enough and no inferiority complexes for that.
He was always the public enemy of men.
"Friends?! Who would want to be friends with the man who seduces his girlfriend?!"
"I understand"
Arthur sighed, he knew this would happen yet he tried...
"What do you suggest then?"
"Get away from her!"
"That's going to be hard"
"I knew it! You are one seductive Incubus!"
Yholan's expression worsened due to Arthur's refusal, his fists clenched and his eyes flashed, if it weren't for Arthur being stronger than him, according to Akagi the chances of him attacking Arthur were 80%.
Arthur on the other hand, since Yholan was still hostile didn't care if she would play with him a bit.
"Don't get me wrong, Libe joined Deus Ex Machina and as training partners at the Festival, it will be hard for me to walk away"
"What?! She joined?"
"Didn't you know? She didn't she tell you?"
"Not..."
And of course, she wouldn't tell him, the last thing Libe wanted was for Yholan to get in the way of her relationship with Arthur...
Yholan's fists loosened and her mind wandered from her, Libe's family is powerful and rich, and the rewards given by Deus Ex Machina won't make Libe agree to join, the most likely reason is that Arthur will force her.
"Did you force her to join?"
"You are being unreasonable, Miss Lynne, and she joined us"
"...."
Yholan was speechless and Arthur smiled again...
"But even though I can't get away from her, I can help you get closer to her"
"Help me? How?"
"Join Deus Ex Machina and then you'll spend as much time as you want with her"
"She Is she a trap?!"
Yholan's mind processed and instinctively he thought it was a trap, as a man knew how malicious other men could be with those of the same sex, especially when Arthur doesn't earn anything, since Arthur is a master pilot, he will most likely take to Yholan to show off his ability and win Libe's heart.
Various conspiracies and delusions went through Yholan's mind that Arthur lost his patience...
"It's not a trap..."
"You lie!"
Shaking off his hand, Arthur didn't want to talk anymore so he walked past him and continued from him.
"But since you don't trust me... forget it, but if you change your mind you know what to do"
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Yholan surely thought it through quite well that his only solution was to join Deus Ex Machina, which is why he came to this interview.
After all, although it was a trap, Yholan felt that if he didn't do it then he would lose Libe and this was not something he wanted to see.
So according to him, he had to protect Libe from the seductive Arthur and watch this Incubus not try to flirt with her, only then could he prevent the love of her life from being deceived, it was a pretty good excuse and Arthur gave him the idea.
Of course, Libe thought otherwise...
"It's not true, Yholan is a good friend, but that's all"
Libe desperately tries to explain her misunderstanding, bad for her, Arthur didn't even speak when someone else ratted her out...
"He's the same boy who was at Mother's birthday, the one you invited"
Lynne remembered Yholan and how not to do them when her little brother Ludwing mentioned it to her several times...
"Now that I remember, Yholan was at that party"
Indara also remembered, although she was very happy to dance with Arthur, she still kept her gaze on the guests, and that day Yholan was present….
"They are very close, Ludwing also mentioned it"
"...."
"He is pretty, he seems like a good boy, I approve of your courtship Libe"
Libe was speechless and wanted to hit someone, she didn't invite Yholan, it was Ludwing and he wasn't very close to him either, all she wanted was her luck and she didn't want her sister to approve of her partner either. ..
But now seeing this from another point of view it seemed that all actions were like that of a girl in full conquest...
Libe wanted to cry, she didn't know if she regret winning Yholan's heart or feel satisfied that he is MC is a free bank of luck points...
After all, she is still in debt and every day the System reduces her luck points...
(huh?)
And it was then that Libe saw it, her luck points went down again…
(What's going on?)
It was not yet the time for the system to reduce her points, they simply went down, this only means one thing ...
(My luck was robbed again!)
It was then that Libe reacted, her eyes quickly looked at the participants, and then she found the culprit, a woman was joining Yholan...
[Name: Miriam Midene
Human race
Age: 15 years
Luck Points: 21,200 (Rising)]
She was Miriam and maybe because she felt Libe's gaze or maybe because she wanted to see Arthur, she turned her head and smiled...
*Creakk
Libe's fists clenched tightly, this was a provocation, and she had to eliminate this FMC.