"Hey, since you're here, why don't you come to my place for some dinner?" said Anos with a smile.
To him, Misha was someone he could call his first friend after his reincarnation, and Rimuru was family. Although he wouldn't say it, he respected Rimuru more than he showed due to the help she provided when he was just a child. He still remembered when he was three years old, surviving in the war zone. She appeared, even then on vacation, trying to find something interesting. And interesting she did find—a three-year-old boy born with the concept of destruction. Curious, she observed the boy for almost a day. She found that he was like every other kid, craving parental love but not getting it for some reason. So, he had to mature quickly to survive in that war zone era. And Rimuru always had a soft spot for children. From that day, she came into the life of the little boy and made him the Demon King he was today.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Anos looked at Rimuru with a grateful expression, to which she responded with a questioning gaze. He then said to Misha, "So, what do you say? It will be a celebration for passing, or do you want to go out somewhere else and have some fun?"
Though she was as deadpan as ever, it appeared like she was puzzled a bit. "With me?"
"Yeah."
"Is that okay?" asked Misha hopefully.
"Yeah, I mean, I'm inviting you." Anos shrugged, not knowing that Misha, who had no friends her age, was excited to finally have some fun with friends.
"Wait for a bit. I shall contact my guardians and come right away."
Misha walked a bit away, made a hand sign, and a magic circle appeared. She then began to talk to it as if using a telephone.
Rimuru and Anos watched this with a smile. Rimuru said, "Wow, I never thought you had it in you to ask a girl to come to your parents' house when you just met her today."
Anos replied, "It's not that big of a deal, you know. And did you notice how her eyes started to twinkle when I mentioned having some fun together? I may be a Demon King, but even I can't let such expectations die because I couldn't say the right words."
Rimuru examined him for a few seconds and said, "Wow, after your reincarnation, you seem to have let go of your pride and ego a little."
Anos said nothing but smiled, although a few small veins popped in his head at her comment. 'My arrogance is nothing compared to your overgrown ego,' he thought but didn't voice his opinion. He had enough experience to know that whatever he argued would come back to bite him in the ass in the future.
After a few minutes, Misha came back to their little group with her usual deadpan expression while her eyes were still glistening. "I got permission from my guardians, so let's go. I can also use
"Although going home using
While Misha was confused, she did what she was told and held his hand. Seeing she was within arm's distance, Anos began to construct the magic circle that slowly appeared under his and, strangely, Rimuru's feet, who also came close to him. After the magic circle was complete, he said, "I'm ready. Hold my hand tighter."
"Understood."
Misha strengthened her grip on his hand, curiously eyeing the new magic circle she had never seen before. A magic circle began to emit a blinding light, and the scenery in front of them was dyed pure white. The next moment, they appeared in front of a blacksmith and appraiser's shop called [Solar Wind]. It was a wooden house with two floors, the second being Anos's family's living area.
"We've arrived. This is my house." Anos said happily to his guest, while Misha was still staring at the signboard in front of them, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water. Her facial expression didn't change, but anyone could see how surprised she was.
"What kind of magic is this?"
"Oh, it's
Misha closed her mouth, then opened it again and muttered some words quietly, "...Lost magic..."
'Oh, he appears to have done it again. Better change the subject quickly,' Rimuru, who heard Misha's muttering, quickly said, "Hey, let's go in quickly. I'm hungry, you know," while giving Anos a look that said, 'Do as I say if you don't want to complicate things.'
Anos hurriedly nodded and opened the door while dragging the still-surprised Misha, who hadn't let go of his hand.
The doorbell of the shop sounded with a *clang-clang* when Anos opened the door.
"Welcom...ah, Anos-chan, welcome back."
From inside came Izabella with her usual apron on. She came running near Anos and began to hug him, rubbing their cheeks against each other. After enjoying her time a little, she took her face away from his and asked nervously, "How... how'd it go?"
"I passed." said Anos with his usual cocky smile.
Izabella's face lit up, and she began to hug him again, this time a little bit tighter. "Congratulations! Congratulations, Anos-chan! That's amazing! To get into the academy after just one month. You're so clever, Anos-channnn! I'll make a feast tonight!!"
"Ohh, I will look forward to it," said Anos neutrally, but with excitement in his voice.
While the mother and son were bonding together, Misha looked at this with a surprised expression and asked Rimuru, "Is his mother always like that?"
Rimuru chuckled and said, "Yes, she is. In fact, she is quite tame now."
Hearing their discussion, Izabella turned towards them. When her gaze went to Rimuru, she beamed more happily. She quickly let go of Anos and ran towards Rimuru, hugging her like Anos.
"Rimuru-chan, you came too! Did you also pass the exam like Anos? Knowing you, you definitely passed, right? Right?"
Seeing her enthusiasm, Rimuru just nodded while smiling wryly. After answering a round of questions, Izabella finally calmed down to notice the other guest she had forgotten. She then threw Anos a questioning gaze.
"Ah, Mother, this is my guest who I invited to have dinner. Her name is Misha Necron. I met her today at the academy."
Anos introduced Misha, who went behind him for cover when Izabella decided to attack Rimuru with her unlimited motherly love.
"Nice to meet you," Misha said meekly, like a kitten afraid of being scolded by its mother.
Seeing Misha, Izabella looked surprised and covered her mouth while stuttering, "Anos-chan has... Anos-chan has..."
Then, in a surprised voice, she yelled out, "My Anos-chan has already brought a bride homeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!"
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