I was wrapped only in a towel as I walked out of the bath and Rachel handed me another towel to wipe the water off my body.
Coming closer to the mirror I looked at my appearance carefully, touching my jawline and chin gently.
[well, my looks are better than anyone in my family if I don't count Maa.]
After that, I inspected my body from my shoulders to my abs and admired the well-built body.
It was the result of the sheer hard work I put into it.
Then I slowly took off the towel, becoming completely naked and started inspecting my lower body too. First from my limp shaft.
[It seems to be 5 inches even in a limp state.]
And then my hands descended towards my thighs and legs.
After my inspection, my attention came back to the mirror. I saw Rachel's eyes glued to my back with a red face, this brought a smirk to my face.
I turned around, shocking her as her mouth hung open.
She blushed fiercely and immediately turned her head to the other side.
"Y~yo~your~Highness, I have brought you clothes." she said, controlling her composure.
"Put them on the bed and prepare for dinner." I said, feeling smug about her reaction.
"Yes, your highness." Saying that she left hurriedly.
[She is cute as always hehe.]
Rachel is the only other person who is close to me like a family. She is four years older than me but she is like my childhood friend who will joke around and laugh with me.
After Princess Veronica and I decided to take our relationship further with our family's approval, she had become distant all of a sudden from me.
*****
At night after my piano practice, when I lay on the bed exhaustion hit me as I remembered the mental pressure I put on my mind to not show my nervousness and embarrassment on my face.
[How could I have left the princess alone, but what could I have done to save her?]
I thought as I put both hands on my face.
[And that pig smell... If the princess would have noticed it then I...]
"Hah... " I groaned in frustration but soon my face become red as I remembered her original appearance in that common clothing in the evening today.
Although most of her figure was covered with the cloak, it still couldn't hide her perfect curves and beauty.
As my thoughts were slowly getting wilder I noticed my member getting harder.
[Oh no I have to calm my mind or I will lose control.]
I hurriedly jumped out of bed, stripping my clothes and I sat in a comfortable position with my legs crossed in front of me. Bringing my arms down to my sides and gently placing my hands on my lap on top of my knees. Extend my spine lengthwise and lower my shoulders, releasing any tightness in my neck. I shut my eyes and breathe deeply.
This pose was taught by my Maa for my meditation. And it affects me in more than just meditation.
As I started concentrating to calm my mind from the lustful thoughts, I felt a sensation from my legs.
This sensation was not new to me as I had felt it countless times but my Maa could not feel it.
It was a feeling of warmth from a mother's hug just like when I hug my Maa, but just as I started feeling it I forcefully came out of it.
I did it because my Maa had warned me that it may not necessarily be a good thing as no one else had felt these sensations like me.
[I think I saw something, it was red, yeh something like that was inside me and trying to connect to the red thing outside my body.]
*****
In the morning I woke up quite early and refreshed despite being exhausted mentally yesterday.
[I guess Maa's method is the best as always.]
After that, I opened my status.
Name: Finn Divy Veer
Species: Human
Age: 17
Health: 496/496
Experience: 403/500
Level: 50
Profession:
Titles
Stats
Skills
Techniques <7>
Inventory <10>
Then while checking, I opened my stats.
Strength: 450
Vitality: 480
Agility: 240
Dexterity: 400
Intelligence: 500
Defense: 470
[I guess to reach equilibrium, I need to work hard even more on my training]
To reach equilibrium I have to work on my stats for them to become equal. My 'Intelligence' stat is already 500, so my primary goal should be to increase my 'Agility' and other stats to reach 500.
This will make my health stats 500 and at that time I will finally reach the 'Level 50' equilibrium.
According to my Maa's insight gained from years of experience in leveling up, this equilibrium will be very beneficial for me even though leveling up doesn't need equilibrium.
[I should probably check Profession and Technique too.]
Advanced swordsman
Style: Quick Death style
Master Painter
Master Piaonist
Translator
1. Khuduk language
2. Dami language
3. Ancient language
[Just a little more and I will finally reach the 'Veteran rank' where I will finally start comprehending my 'Sword Intent'.]
1. Sword Dance
2. Body empowering
3. Calm mind
4. Speed sword
5. Movement reader
6. Dual wielding
7. Quick Death
[I have to reach 100% proficiency in at least 'Sword Dance', 'Body Empowering' and 'Speed Sword' before reaching equilibrium.]
After a while, I got up from bed and exited the room where Rachel was already standing with a freshener and water in hand.
The freshener is a recently developed liquid-like product of alchemy that helps in cleaning our mouths. I took the liquid from her and poured it into my mouth, I swished in for 30 seconds.
[It tastes like... mint? ]
After cleaning my mouth with water, I walked inside the bathroom and entered the pool water.
After 5 minutes Rachel came in with shampoo and a towel. Folding the sleeves and skirt of her maid dress, she sat on a stool near the water tap.
"Your Highness, it's your shampoo day." she said.
"Okay let me take another dip then you can start."
Taking another dip I swim toward her and got out of the pool, realizing I am naked she blushed a little bit but immediately regained her composure.
As I sat on a stool she started applying shampoo to my hair with utmost care.
"This shampoo, where is it from? It smells different and feels a little soft too." I asked.
"It is imported from the North Eastern Continent, your highness."
"Oh, a foreign product, hmm... was that freshener also from there."
"Yes, your highness."
"But these products are originally invented in our empire, right?"
"Yes, your highness but recently the North Eastern continent groomed some new talented alchemy and Mechanic grandmasters."
"I see."
[So they have made this much progress, our empire cannot be left behind, they already have many powerful warriors and that so-called 'Shamans'.]
"Rachel, do I have any free schedule today?"
"No, your highness but if postponed the self-study then you will have 2 hours free in the evening."
"Okay, fix a meeting with the Student Council, Prince Alfred and Princess Sydney in the evening. If they don't have a free schedule then fix it tomorrow."
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