After my father's public announcement and execution thing's were hectic for awhile. Liliana was a lot more physical with me more than usual. The other girls in our party kept looking away as I tried to talk every time. Gerard didn't change much but had me spar with him for awhile.
Classes were suspended for a couple weeks as they vetted everyone's identities. They wanted to make sure that what occurred wouldn't happen again. They did say there would be no dungeons for awhile either cause now the training dungeon has become corrupted.
One other thing, apparently the Church of Hestia had an Oracle. The Goddess herself has labeled me as her Soulmate. According to the church during their speech it is said that the dead God king Zeus split us in half as a punishment for our pride, and we were destined to walk the Earth searching for our other half. They just kept praising the fact that the Goddess had found hers, it honestly felt a bit over the top with the praise.
That itself was the reason for why Liliana was much more physical than usual. I didn't hate it but it felt like she was trying assert herself to the Goddess as the first wife. Due to this though everyone believes that I'm somehow going to become a God and now everyone wants a piece of me literally. I can't go anywhere without anyone trying to butter me up, treat me like I'm already a living god, or like I can just end their existence by asking Hestia herself if they make me angry. I'm tired of all this.
Now today at the end of our classes there was a school announcement. The Headmaster told us that in a few days the dungeon will be safe to enter for the Dungeon Class. Everyone in school got excited and worried at the same time. Worried that something may happen, but excited for the fact that we can "safely" get stronger while polishing our skills.
The next day we all met up in my and Liliana's home to discuss what we will do. I start the conversation.
"What are your worries for the next time we enter?"
Instead of a serious answer I get something else entirely as Gerard speaks up.
"Is it true that you are Goddess Hestia's soulmate?"
He sits with the biggest grin ever as he just laid out a bomb in my face. After his question all the girls just keep staring at me, feeling uneasy I try to shift the conversation.
"Anyone else have a–"
Liliana cuts me off with a kick to my leg. She looks at me and urges me to answer or she will force it out of me. Let me tell you, I've never thought any woman would be more terrifying than my mother till now. Resigning to my fate I sigh.
"That's what she tells me in my dreams. Why though I couldn't tell you, she just seems really attached to me."
Then they ask me questions on her appearance, her voice, and Gerard went a step further emphasizing what her feminine assets look like. I almost strangled the man to death myself considering he's been stirring the pot.
"I honestly couldn't say though, a lot of her face and figure are covered by a veil. I can't describe what I can't see. Her voice though sounds very motherly, laced with longing. It's as if she's been so very lonely and now has some hope to end that."
As we keep talking I have to constantly assure Liliana that no matter what happens she will always be the most important woman in my life besides my mother. Even as we delve into other topics Liliana just sinks into my chest and Gerard keeps on trying to agitate the other girls.
Then out of nowhere the other 2 Tyria and Hillary both stand up with red faces while staring at me. I look down and see Liliana's got a smug look as if she is teasing the girls.
Simultaneously they both run off while exclaiming how unfair it is.
"What is up with that Lily?"
She sighs and sits up.
"They both like you but it seems that you didn't notice."
I shake my head no and think back to our encounters. We really haven't known each other for that long. When did it start I wonder? As I am thinking Liliana grabs my head and makes me look at her.
"They have felt this way since you saved them, at first it seemed like it was just a simple crush. That was till I caught them looking at you as you worked up a sweat exercising. I mean they were drooling at your figure, I would've too if I didn't feel conflicted about those 2."
As I get up to question the last sentence she shushes me and makes me sit back down.
"I know you promised to only be with me, but with the Goddess Forcefully throwing her hat into the ring I've figured that as long as I am the first one in your heart then I'm ok with more. There is a limit though, and I will make sure you know it."
As she finished talking I could see a smile that sent shivers down my spine. I walk off telling her I need to think on this. I make my way to the training grounds and switch to a more comfortable outfit for training while grabbing my sword granted to me by my father.
As I begin to start my training I start to zone out. I could feel the air being split as I performed my swordplay, I could feel my Mana coursing through my body strengthening me as I pushed myself further. While I continued practicing my swordplay I could feel as if my sword and arm were one and the same. It was as if my sword had a will of its own, I could feel excitement from my weapon.
My sword began to glow, changing from what seems to be a slightly ornate steel sword to something much grander. During its transformation a bright holy glow emanated from the weapon. Continuing my movements I wasn't disturbed in the slightest, it felt like what was happening is natural while a connection started to form between me and the sword. After I finished I heard a notification from the system but ignored it as I gazed upon the new form of my sword.
The blade changed from a simple steel to a Damascus blade. The hilt had ornate designs above it not too flashy but showed off its elegance. Along the guard at the middle was my family's Royal signet. At the pommel I could see a small glowing stone with various colors. The same colors which represents my elemental affinities. I then go grab the sheath noticing that it too had undergons similar changes.
Once I've finished I walk towards the exit and notice both Hillary and Tyria are both standing there with their heads down. I stop a few feet from them and see them raise their heads.
"What's wrong you two? What has you both so upset?"
They begin to stare at one another as if conveying a silent message to each other.
I started to remember what Liliana and I talked about earlier. It was then I started to actually notice how the other two looked like.
Tyria has hair that falls below her shoulders to the middle of her back. The color resembles the projected Elf I saw above her figure, Silver. Her ears have become slightly more prominent signifying her slow transition to a Shadow Elf. Her figure showed that she trained properly. Her chest was modest, her thighs and but were both large enough that her pants looked like they wanted to explode and I had this weird instinct to have my head squished between her thighs. Overall her figure is great, average chest while seemingly everything else went to her lower half. She is wearing high heeled boots with leather pants, a tight form fitting long sleeved tunic, with a hood attached to it.
Hillary has hair with streaks of white showing her slight changes towards her First Wyvern race. Along her forehead I could see two bumps signifying where her horns will be. Her figure closely matches that of Tyria but with one difference. Her chest is larger giving her a more voluptuous figure. She is wearing a similar attire to Tyria as if they are both dressed to practice.
After staring I could feel myself blushing so I turned away.
"What's got you both bothered?"
After I said that they both pointed at me while Tryia spoke first.
"We talked to Liliana, she doesn't mind if we pursue you."
"If you talked to her then you know my stance on relationships."
After I said that Tryia looked a bit frustrated as Hillary stepped up.
"Then you also remember what she said about that then?"
I sigh to the girls persistence. I nod my head yes as they start tearing up.
"I didn't save you both to make you fall for me."
Then the dams burst open. Both girls have fallen to their knees crying as if they are letting out what they have seemed to bottle up. I kneel to help them back up while holding them close as they continued to cry.
"What's wrong you two?"
They began to speak of how intense their feelings for me were and how they thought that it was just a fling and would disappear. Since it didn't though they consulted with Liliana on what to do. At first Liliana verbally lashed at them for even thinking such a thing, but then after calming down realized that this is for the best.
Apparently what she decided with these girls was the reason her acting smug and our talk.
As they calmed down I could feel my body drenched with more tears and snot than my own sweat. I helped them clean up and then asked a question.
"Are you really ok with this? Even if this means that my attention won't always be on you 100%?"
They both nodded yes to me and then I sigh deeply again.
"If you are both ok with this then I guess I am too. It will take a bit of getting used to though."
They both jump for joy and start to hug me tightly. Kissing both my cheeks the girls run off to talk with I assume to be Liliana. Shaking my head wondering what I got my self into I walk towards the bathroom to clean myself up. As I sit in the bath I pull up the system.
{Excalibur Restored}
{Soul within Excalibur has Awoken}
{Arthur Pendragon introduces himself}
I close out the system notifications as I hear a young mans voice.
[Hey there boy, I see that you also have your fair share of drama.]
"Who are you?"
[I can't remember much other than I also used to be a King.]
"Are you supposed to be someone great?"
[Look kid, all I know is that whoever I once was is gone. I can't tell you anything but I can help you. I feel that you will be facing some potentially deadly storms in the future. When I can I'll impart knowledge unto you when I feel that it's necessary.]
After our little talk he went to sleep and I got out of the bath. As I got dressed I could feel that this year is going to be a long one.