This time, Libre chose the game.
"How about we play some table tennis next?" Libre asked with a playful grin.
I was a bit surprised. Libre, who always seemed so tough and serious, actually liked table tennis?
We headed over to the ping pong table. Lin and Libre would play first, and the winner would take me on next.
Lin and Libre stood on opposite sides of the table, holding their paddles like seasoned athletes. Their faces were unusually solemn.
"Let me show you the speed and agility of a cat beast!" Lin declared.
"Hah! A dogkin like me is the best at catching fast-moving things," Libre replied with a smirk.
Both of them were brimming with energy, their auras practically radiating from their bodies.
Lin served the ball, sending it flying toward Libre, who returned it with an equally strong hit.
The ping pong ball moved back and forth at such lightning speed that I couldn't even follow it with my eyes. It seemed like there were several balls floating through the air at
One Point!
'Wow… If these two competed in the Olympics on Earth, they'd easily win gold medals.'
Suddenly, Libre hit a tricky shot that barely grazed the edge of the table. Lin swung but missed.
"Nooo!! I'll win the next round!" Lin shouted.
"Oh my~ I doubt it!" Libre teased.
After a fierce battle, Libre emerged victorious, striking a playful victory pose by sticking out her butt and folding her hands like a cute puppy.
"My victory Woof!"
Lin's ears and tail drooped in defeat. Her whole body seemed to be radiating disappointment.
"Ugh… You always beat me. I've never won a single game of table tennis against you…" Lin mumbled, her voice filled with frustration.
Now, it was my turn. I picked up the paddle and took my position across from Libre.
"Alright, Sister Libre, let's get started. I'll serve first."
"Okay Woof!" Libre wagged her imaginary tail, ready for the match.
I remembered the table tennis games I played back on Earth. I tossed the ball and served it toward Libre's side.
The moment the ball bounced on her side of the table, Libre slammed it back with a spinning power drive.
The ball came at me so fast I could barely see it. But just as I stood there in a daze, the ball hit my paddle almost automatically and flew back to Libre's side.
"Hmm, Zeon~ You've got some tricks up your sleeve, don't you~ Woof!" Libre remarked, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Libre then started playing seriously, firing power drives one after another, but every time, the ball would bounce off my paddle and return to her court.
The pace of the game picked up, but I didn't have to do much. As long as I kept my posture and followed the ball with my paddle, it somehow managed to hit back perfectly.
Meanwhile, Libre's eyes were burning with competitive spirit. She was sweating profusely, throwing everything she had into each shot.
"Oh! Zeon! You're blocking my Mega Power drive! Amazing! Woof, woof!"
"Aaah! Even my super spin ball got blocked! What is happening?!"
Despite Libre's frantic efforts, the ball eventually bounced off her side of the table and hit the ground. I won the match.
Libre stood there, panting from the exertion, her face flushed with disbelief.
"Zeon-kun! You're really incredible! Woof! I'm out of breath, but you don't even look tired! Woof!"
I scratched my head sheepishly. I hadn't expected this outcome either.
"Sister Libre, do you want to play another round?"
Libre shook her head and set down her paddle.
"Nope. Woof. I'm done."
"Why?"
"I've hit a wall today. Woof. I don't think I can beat you. Woof~"
I chuckled softly. It seemed like I'd unintentionally crushed Libre's enthusiasm for table tennis.
"Sister, are you sure you're alright?"
"Yes, yes It was a fair match. My defeat~ woof."
Just then, Lin rushed over, her face beaming
With excitement. "Zeon! You actually beat the table tennis queen, Libre!"
"Wait, what?"
"Libre's the best in the Kasha Clan at table tennis! She's called the Queen of Table Tennis! Now you're the champion!"
"Wow, I didn't know that."
"You should brag about it! There's something special about you, Zeon! You're not ordinary at all!"
I laughed modestly. "I guess I just got lucky."
"Luck is a skill too," Lin winked.
By the time we finished, it was already evening. As we left the arcade, I turned to Lin and Libre.
"Sister Lin, Sister Libre, would you like to have dinner together?"
They exchanged glances before shaking their heads.
"I'm sorry, Zeon. There's a Kasha Clan dinner tonight, so we can't," Lin explained.
"Can I come with you?" I asked half-jokingly.
"You'd be up all night drinking with us. Once you join, there's no escaping!" Lin teased.
"Oh, in that case, I'll eat separately."
"It's really a shame~ meow."
"I agree~ Woof~" Libre said, suddenly grabbing my hand and slipping it under her skirt.
"Noona!"
"Libre, what are you doing?!"
"I'm so wet~ Woof~ I've been holding back, but Zeon beating me has made me even hornier Woof~"
When I touched her panties, they were indeed soaked.
"Shall we head to a motel?" she whispered seductively.
"Really?" I asked, somewhat flustered.
Before I could react further, Lin grabbed Libre's arm and yanked her away.
"No! We have a dinner to attend! And don't forget, Kasha will punish you if you touch Zeon!"
"Punish me? For what?"
"Kasha has her eyes on Zeon, and she won't be happy if you mess with him!"
Libre looked back at me with a mischievous grin as Lin dragged her away.
"Zeon~ If you ever get tired of Kasha, come find me~ Woof~ I'll take good care of you~ Woof!"
"Libre!" Lin scolded.
"And don't worry, Zeon~ I can protect my man! Woof!"
I smiled and waved them off. "Thanks! I'll think about it!"
With that, Lin and Libre disappeared into the distance.
'Maybe I'll grab a bite to eat and take a walk in the park,' I thought to myself.
I headed to a nearby restaurant for a quick meal and then strolled to a larger park in Briesen City for some fresh air.
———
Meanwhile, five assassins from the Black Mud Clan had been following him since noon. They had been paid a hefty sum to capture Zeon on behalf of a VIP.
Their plan involved attacking not just him but also his friends, Aris and Jenny. They needed enough manpower to capture all three of us alive and unharmed.
The academy's security made direct kidnapping difficult, so they waited for him to leave the premises.
After watching him visit a magic tool shop,
Play in the arcade, and part ways with Lin and Libre, they saw their opportunity as he entered the park.
The assassins began setting up a barrier around the park, using items to make people instinctively avoid the area. Once the barrier was in place, they hid among the trees, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Zeon, unaware of the danger, decided to relieve himself by a tree.
The sound of a branch snapping startled me. I quickly zipped up my pants and glanced around, but saw no one.
"Who's there?" I called out nervously.
Another branch snapped, this time closer.
Suddenly, the assassins stepped into view, eyes gleaming in the moonlight.
"Shit! It's an ambush!"
The sound of snapping branches sent a shiver down my spine. I quickly zipped up my pants and turned around. Through the darkness, I saw glints of metal and the faint outline of several figures moving between the trees.
'Assassins?'
I didn't have time to think—just time to run. My instincts kicked in, and I bolted through the park, dodging trees and leaping over roots, my heart pounding in my chest.
Behind me, I could hear the footsteps of at least five people, their pace picking up as they realized I had spotted them.
"Aaaaah!!!" I shouted, hoping maybe someone, anyone, might hear me.
Suddenly, a voice from behind barked orders in a cold, stern tone.
"Don't let him leave the park! Surround him!"
I risked a glance back. Five shadowy figures emerged from the trees, dressed in black and moving with the precision of seasoned killers. They were closing in fast, their eyes locked on me like predators hunting prey.
My breath came in ragged gasps as I searched for an escape. The park was dimly lit, and there were too many trees and too many places to hide—but not for me.
"Think, Zeon, think!"
There had to be a way out. But just as I reached the edge of the park, a strange feeling washed over me. My legs slowed involuntarily, my mind growing foggy.
'The barrier!'
They had set up some kind of magical barrier, making it impossible for me to leave. My stomach dropped as I realized they had planned this trap perfectly.
With no other choice, I skidded to a halt, my back against a large tree, facing the five assassins who now circled around me, grinning wickedly.
One of them, their leader, stepped forward. He was tall and menacing, his face partially concealed by a dark hood, but his eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
"Don't make this harder than it needs to be, kid. You're coming with us," he sneered.
His name tag shimmered faintly in the moonlight, and I could read it clearly.
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Name: Paranov
Race/Gender: Human/Male
Age: 29
Strength: 23
Agility: 25
Intelligence: 6
Mana: 2
Luck: 4
Assassin Lv6
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I clenched my fists, trying to remain calm. Paranov and his crew had higher strength and agility stats than me, but I wasn't out of the fight yet. My mana was still decent, and with a little luck, I might be able to fend them off long enough to escape or get help.
"Who sent you? The Demon Kingdom? Durin? Or are you just another group of lowlifes looking for trouble?"
Paranov smirked. "It doesn't matter who sent us. You're the prize, and we're here to collect."
My mind raced. I had no weapons on me, and I hadn't prepared any spells, but I couldn't just stand there. I had to think of something—fast.
Paranov snapped his fingers, and the other four assassins rushed toward me at lightning speed.
'Damn it!'
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