Usman P.O.V.
In the evening, I woke up. I washed my face with water. Then, I projected my new armour. After that I sat on bed, Growlithe was sitting near me on the bed. I caressed his fur for few minutes.
Usman ' Luminous. Give the notifications.'
Luminous ' Sure.'
Ding!
Fifth Test completed!
You have gained:
6 translucent light green Jade worth 100 gps
900 cps
8000 SPS
2600 GPS
120 PCs
Dwarven plate
Balance:
132 pcs
5950GP
2 Citrine 50 gp
1 Calcedony 50 gp
9 Amethyst - transparent deep purple 100 gp gems
12818 sp
1285 cp
10 Azurites ( opaque mottled deep blue) each gem worth 10 gp each
6 White jade worth 100 gp each
6 translucent light green Jade worth 100 gps
Dwarven plate
Usman " Damn! With this much, I can live a life of luxury. But... entity won't let me. I have to take care of IT first."
Luminous' Now, you can draw a random power again. Do you want to do it now?'
Before I said something, I looked at growlithe. Even though he was strong, his flames had no damage. Flare might had but....
Usman ' Luminous. Can Growlithe evolve?'
Luminous' Yes but you have to sacrifice a chance for a new power.'
Usman ' Can I remove the weakness of flare blitz like this? Can it happen at the time of evolution?'
Luminous' Yes but you have to sacrifice your two chances of getting powers.'
Usman ' How many can I have again?'
Luminous' Ten. With this, they will reduce to eight. If you do sacrifice your two chances of getting a new power. Then, you will only get one after the 7th test. So, do you want to do it?'
Usman ' Can I do it when we will leave?'
Luminous ' Sure but with this, your chances to get a new power will be gone.'
Usman ' Okay.'
Ding!
Host has sacrificed his two chances to get a new power to evolve and improve his summon Growlithe!
I stood up and walked out of the room with Growlithe. Then, I went down to the dining area.
Firuza " Usman!"
I looked towards the voice and saw her sitting near a table. I went there and sat on a chair.
Firuza " Are you alright? Do you need any healing?" She asked worriedly.
Usman" No, I am alright. I just needed some sleep."
Firuza" That's good. Then, let's go to Calarel's office. She asked me earlier today."
Usman ' Huh? Wait?! Is it another dinner!'
Luminous' Seems like it.'
Usman " Haah! It's a dinner with the Countess, right."
Her eyes widened then she closed them with wry smile.
Firuza " Y-yeah."
Usman " Then, let's go."
...
Firuza P.O.V.
We went to Calarel's office. Guards escorted us in when they saw us coming. One of them, took us to her office.
THUK! THUK! THUK!
Calarel " Yes."
Guard " Ma'am! The crimson warrior and his party is here!"
Usman" Let me guess, you told Sabae that nickname." He said with a deadpan look.
Firuza" Well...it was made in north...so...yeah..."
Calarel" Bring them in."
Hearing her voice, he took us in. She was standing near her table.
Calarel " Thanks for coming. How are you Usman?"
She looked at him.
Usman" I am fine. Thank you."
Calarel " That's good."
She smiled and looked towards the guard.
Calarel " I am going home. Close the office."
Guard " Sure."
Calarel" Shall we?"
We nodded and left with her.
....
Raejiisa P.O.V.
Last night was most chaotic night of my life until now. Not just, I was abducted but the city was also attacked by demons. It could end badly if... Usman. Yes that was the name of the boy, who saved me and my city. Usman....a mercenary from a border town. I...I wanted to know about him more.
But he was resting after the fight. According to Calarel, he was exhausted. But mother had invited him and his party to a dinner tonight. Just in case, he could come. I.... want him to come...He had come with his party! Speaking of his party..... that druid had alluring body... could they be...
NO! I was both beautiful and elegant and.... and big breasts weren't everything to describe someone's beauty! I took off my clothes and looked at my naked body. Looking at me like this, I...I had a desire to be touched by him. I was going to do my best.
....
Usman P.O.V.
After waiting for an hour in the hall, we were taken to the dining room. There was a long wooden table with different dishes. Both the Countess and her daughter were sitting on the right end of the table.
I moved to the left side and sat. There was a meal prepared for Growlithe. I allowed him to eat it after checking IT. Firuza sat on my left side. Calarel went out.
Phelorna " Ahem!"
Gaining our attention.
Phelorna "I am really happy that you came here on this dinner."
Usman" It's alright."
Phelorna" No. What you have done is....well... you rescued my daughter and protected my city. Which deserves a better reward than a meal."
She had a genuine look.
Usman" No, it's okay. You don't have to..."
Raejiisa " N-no! I-i mean.... you deserve much better."
She was anxious.
Usman" And I appreciate your generosity."
Firuza " Haah~"
Her sigh drawn attention.
Firuza " My Lady, I know what are you feeling. Because we asked the same thing before."
She looked at me and shook her head. After that we had our dinner and left.
.....
Phelorna P.O.V.
I had never met a person, who didn't want money or something else. But he was different. He didn't care about such things. He only came here to accept my gratitude.
Phelorna " Haah."
I was sitting on my arm chair....
Raejiisa" Mother... Are you busy?"
I saw her looking at me. She seemed tensed.
Phelorna " No. Come here."
I gestured to the sofa besides me. She came and sat. She was fidgeting.
Phelorna " What's going on?"
Raejiisa " I...I have something to... tell you..."
Phelorna" You looks worried. Tell me, what is the matter?"
I was getting anxious too.
Raejiisa" I....ike...im...." She whispered.
Phelorna " Huh?"
What?
Raejiisa" I like HIM! USMAN! I WANT TO BE WITH HIM!" She expressed her feelings.
WHAT?!!
Phelorna" When did it happen?" I asked.
Raejiisa " When he brought me back... and seeing his bravery...." She said playing with her hair.
Was she at such age already?
Phelorna" Hehehe."
Raejiisa " Mother! Why are you laughing?"
Her face was a deep red.
Phelorna" Sorry. I am just surprised. To think, my daughter is already at such age."
Raejiisa" Mother, I am not a child anymore."
Hehe. She pouted.
Phelorna" So. You like him or love him."
I teased her.
Raejiisa" Of-f course! I love him."
She was really blushing.
Phelorna" Well, I don't mind. Besides with this, Reme Serine will have a strong connection with him."
Raejiisa" Can I go and meet him tomorrow?"
Too eager, Huh.
Phelorna" I think, you should go with Calarel. It's not good to be Blunt in these things."
Raejiisa" O.. okay...."
Hehe, she pouted again.
Phelorna " Come here!"
I grabbed her left arm and pulled her into a hug.
.....
Firuza P.O.V.
Next day, after our breakfast. We went to Calarel's office. Usman wanted to check his status. In other words, we were leaving on our 5th day here. Haah~
I know, it was common in such age. Even, I used to be like him. Always eager to help people. Always on the move...haah~ They were good times.
When, we went in her office. Raejiisa was talking to her, who stopped talking seeing us. Then, she started to stand more presentable?
Usman " We want to make new documents."
Calarel " Oh! I see..."
Raejiisa" You are leaving!"
She was shocked.
Raejiisa " I mean... weren't you resting?"
Usman " Yes, I was but I am okay now. So, it's about time, we leave."
Her eyes widened and became misty! She turned quickly. I-i see.
Usman " I want to check my status."
Calarel " Huh?"
She stopped while gathering materials. Raejiisa, who was shaking also stopped.
Calarel " Ok."
After his status....
Calarel " Cr 9!"
Calarel and Raejiisa were shocked.
Firuza" Well, after what he encountered lately. It's natural."
Calarel nodded at this. After that I had my status.
Calarel " Cr...4..."
Firuza " I expected it."
Calarel " You can have your papers tomorrow."
And we left.
....
Phelorna P.O.V.
My daughter returned with a sad news. Seemed like he was preparing for departure.
Raejiisa " Mother....sob...do something....sob....I want to...be with him...sob... but I am... weak...sob...he will not take me with him!"
She was already crying.
Phelorna" Even IF he do. I will NEVER allow it."
Raejiisa" Then, please do something...sob...I want a strong connection with him....sob..."
Maybe...
Phelorna" Have your engagement ceremony with him."
Raejiisa" Huh?!"
This would be your greatest test ever.
Phelorna " According to what Sabae told us, he will accept you if you prove yourself as a good noble."
Raejiisa" ..he.. would..."
Just look at you
Phelorna " If you can convince him and have your engagement ceremony tonight. So, can you do it?"
Now.... She wiped her tears and nose.
Raejiisa" I will do it."
Her eyes were full with determination.
Phelorna " Go ahead then."
She nodded and left. Haah~ You have grown up.
.....
Usman P.O.V.
I was walking around alone. I left Growlithe with Firuza. She needed to buy some stuff. I had also gave her 18 sps.
Raejiisa " Usman."
Huh? I turned around and saw her coming behind me.
Usman " Lady Selakiir...."
Raejiisa " Raejiisa. Call me That."
She was pouting. Wait...I checked her status and....haaah!
Luminous' IT was pretty obvious.'
Usman " Lady Raejiisa..."
Raejiisa " Just Raejiisa."
She was frowning.
Luminous' Just do it.'
Haah.
Usman " Raejiisa. Did something happen?"
Raejiisa " Can't I talk to you without something happening?"
She was glaring.
Usman" No, you can. It just, we had never talked like this before..."
Raejiisa" Then, we are talking now. I think, change is a good thing. What do you think?"
Usman" I think, one should change with time in many things to improve oneself."
Raejiisa" Well, that is true. That's why I want to bring change in many things after becoming the Countess."
Usman" You are?"
Raejiisa" Yes."
Then, we talked about how she wanted to bring change for people. After two hours of our talk, we were standing on a bridge.
Raejiisa " Usman, it's hard to believe that you were raised as an orphan. You are quite knowledgeable."
Usman" Life is my teacher."
Raejiisa" That is a fact."
She looked around and looked towards me with a blush.
Raejiisa " Usman, you might find it strange. But I want to say this. I have fallen in love with you."
Usman ' Another.'
Luminous' It's pretty common in this world.'
Raejiisa " My mother wanted me to marry THAT Gladiator. But he was just a performer besides his strength."
She shook her head.
Raejiisa" But you are not. You even haven't demanded any rewards. You even risked your own life for people while you are a mercenary. "
She was looking at me with respect.
Raejiisa" That's made me love you even more."
Haah
Usman" Listen, I already have a wife and someone who wants to be my mistress. I am telling you this because I don't want you to keep in shadows...."
Raejiisa" I already know about Baronet and druid's sister. But I really appreciate how you are clearing things with me."
She was looking at me with smile.
Usman" Who told you? Sabae?"
Raejiisa " Yes. She learnt that from the druid."
Usman " I see and you still want to be in a relationship with me."
Raejiisa" Yes. Even though I am a classless person. I will be useful for you as a noble."
She looked at me with determination.
Haah
Usman " First, you are not a thing. You are a person, who are helpful to people not USEFUL."
Raejiisa" Thank you. I am really happy that the boy, I love, have such mindset. So, do you accept my feelings?"
Her eyes became misty.
Usman" If you are okay with someone like me then sure."
Tears came out from her eyes and she had a happy wide smile. She moved forward and hugged me. I hugged her back.
Usman ' I can't believe it.'
Luminous' As I said, this is normal in this world. Better get used to it.'
We separated.
Raejiisa " I know, you are leaving and right now. I am not that helpful to you but...I want something."
Usman" What?"
Raejiisa" I want to have our engagement ceremony."
My eyes widened.
Usman" Right now?"
Raejiisa" Yes. "
She was blushing.
Luminous' It's mean...'
Usman ' I know..'
Haah
Usman " Okay."
Hearing me, her eyes widened. Then, she came closer. Soon, our lips met.
Chu! Chu! Chu!
After few light kisses, we started kissing passionately. After 4 minutes, we separated with a bridge of saliva connecting our lips. Wiping our lips, we smiled at each other.
Then, she hugged me again for 2 minutes.
Raejiisa " Thank you for accepting me."
Usman " I am the one, who is lucky to have you."
She started blushing.
Raejiisa" You know... after when I become a Countess. Peppi can become your wife. Apparently, a Count can have 2 wives and 3 mistresses."
Usman" Really?!"
Raejiisa" Yes. Then, I am going home. I will be there when you depart tomorrow."
Usman" Sure."