Chapter 34: Date (Catherine)
Last night was a real surprise. I gained so many new and overpowered skills!
First of all, the title 'Loved by Mana' increases my INT by a full 50 points. That's an extra 500 mana capacity!
My INT went from my lowest attribute to my highest!
Not only that, I also got God Smith LV1 and Mana Merge LV1.
God Smith is the evolution of Blacksmithing, and gives me access to, you guessed it, godly smithing techniques. Basically, what it means is I can achieve perfect control over any metal that's been heated as long as I have a hammer in my hand.
If I reach a high enough level, I can even shape metal with just my mana and a thought. I'll turn into one of those cultivators! But in a western fantasy world!
Mana Merge is probably the most overpowered. Despite being level 1, it allows me to become one with mana. Put simply, my body is a conduit. It absorbs mana from the outside world at an insane rate and feeds it all into the spell I'm channelling.
I practically have infinite mana now. However, there is a limit on how many times and for how long I can use it, which is dependent on the level. Right now, I can perform it once a day for one hour. However, after I perform it, Mana Regeneration LVMAX still comes into effect, so there is absolutely no loss there.
I'm really excited. If Gorund provides a Mithril or any other high-quality material for the forging competition, I'm confident I can make an even higher grade weapon than Dragonsbane.
I already have a plan in my head. I'll recreate my Mithril Longsword, but with thorns detailing the cross-guard rather than a dragon.
I'll name it 'The Knight's Rose', resembling the chivalric yet sometimes disadvantageous values of every knight.
I plan to gift 'The Knight's Rose' – which I'll call Rose from now on – to Catherine. After all, she's my Swordsmanship student.
Anyway, today is my date with her. I don't really have anything planned out, but I'll take her for a walk around the town, and we can end with dining out.
I can also take the opportunity to ask her about her views on certain topics, so that I can specifically tailor the Rose to her personality.
Ah, speak of the devil! Actually, don't do that, please.
In any case, Catherine sure is beautiful today. She's wearing a short, white and floral one-piece dress, which emphasizes her playfulness. There's also a hole at the bottom of her back, with her tail sticking out.
So cute! I just want to mofu-mofu it. This definitely makes up for the lacking chest department.
*ahem* that's not what we should be talking about today. Let's talk about my clothing. Well, there's actually not much to talk about. I'm still wearing my casual silk clothes from Border Town. I've never really paid attention to my casual clothes, and my armor is only considered from a practical stand point.
"You look great in that, Catherine!" (Daniel)
"T-Thanks, nya." (Catherine)
Beastmen in this world must have a lower blood count that most other races, because whenever she blushes, the rest of her face looks really pale. Either that, or she just blushes really hard all the time.
And it's happened once again. I'm guessing my first assumption is correct, because I can see her wobbling around a little bit.
I catch her just before she falls down completely. Come to think of it, she seems to be a bit taller today.
…
A-Are those high heels?! They have these things in this world?! I can already imagine a female assassin wearing stilettos…
"If you're not comfortable wearing high heels, then there's no need to force yourself, you know." (Daniel)
"Really, nya? Arin told me that men prefer taller women nya…" (Catherine)
Ah, I can see Arin winking at me. Damn her!
"Th-That's really not the case, Catherine. It doesn't matter what you look like, you're still you. And I like you just the way you are." (Daniel)
There goes the blush again. I am such a sweet-talker, aren't I?
I help her out of my embrace, and we can finally get this date started.
But not before she changes shoes. She's back in some flat heels now.
Catherine is a bit timider compared to Arin, so despite walking around the town for a bit, she did not run off by herself.
"Is there anywhere in particular that you want to go?" (Daniel)
"N-Not really. Just being with you is already enough." (Catherine)
There's no way I can stop myself from spoiling her if she's this cute. For some reason, I can telepathically communicate with her stomach, and it's telling me that she's hungry right now.
Knowing exactly what I have to do, I take her to a high-class restaurant away from the industrial hustle and bustle of the marketplace.
"Hello, customers. Will it be a reservation for two?" (Waiter)
"Yes, thanks. Also, can I get a private table?" (Daniel)
"Certainly. Please follow me." (Waiter)
Afterwards, we arrived at a luxurious private room. The walls had those ripple-like cushions on them, and everything was red. There were roses on the table, and the candles really set the romantic mood.
How can the waiter know exactly what I want? Well, whatever. I'll take this chance. Thanks, whoever set this up.
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[3rd Person POV, outside the room]
"Sir, the target has entered the room." (Waiter)
"Acknowledged. Continue observing him for now. For the Dark Guild!" (???)
"Yes sir! For the Dark Guild!" (Waiter)
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[Daniel POV]
"Catherine, what do you think about roses?" (Daniel)
"R-Roses, nya? Well… um… I think they're very romantic nya. The rose itself is very beautiful, and the thorns protect it from any potential danger nya." (Catherine)
"But you can also interpret it as a beautiful thing among ugliness, right?" (Daniel)
"Y-Yes, but… nya… I think… it's better not to call something ugly nya, just because there's something else that's more beautiful, nya…" (Catherine)
What a good mindset! She's more fit to be a Holy Knight than Olaf is!
Anyway, now I know exactly what the Rose needs to be. It'll be a sword that stand up for the weak, and acts with righteousness!
And similar to Caliburn from King Arthur's tales, it will break should that code be broken.
I'm aware that it might be a hindrance instead, but the phrases 'stand up for the weak' and 'act with righteousness' can be determined very broadly. In this case, the power boost gained from such a 'deal' with the sword is very worth it.
Back to the date now. The atmosphere has gotten very awkward after that Q&A session.
I try to lighten it up by speaking to Catherine, but I'm struck with awe at her beauty in the candlelight. The blush on her face, the slight fluttering of her ears, and most of all, those moist lips…
I unconsciously lean forward and plant my lips onto hers. She was surprised by my sudden action and was a bit against it at first, but realizing what had transpired, she slowly relaxed and opened up.
The sweet taste of her lips intoxicated me. I kept sucking at them, as if I was a baby sucking their mother's teats. Wanting to get more, I sent my tongue probing, only to be met with soft resistance in the form of her lips.
Unable to stop myself, my hands wander towards her ears and tail, which I fondle quite aggressively. Letting out a soft moan, her lips open for the slightest moment and my tongue slithers in like a tadpole.
Catherine is once again surprised, yet she can do nothing but succumb to my attack. Slowly, the hand on her tail starts to move onto her butt, and then towards her… 'area'.
But suddenly, the door opens, and the waiter is standing there carrying some food.
We didn't even order anything yet! Why are they coming here?
Catherine and I quickly separate, but not before a strand of saliva forms as we part lips.
The waiter waltzes in, not caring for anything that just transpired. Catherine is extremely embarrassed, and I'm afraid she may faint from the blood accumulating in her face.
I myself and not much better, but part of it can be considered anger directed at the waiter. Still, he technically did nothing wrong, so the only thing I can question him on is the origin of the food.
"We still haven't ordered anything, so why is there food?" (Daniel)
"It was paid for by someone else. They didn't leave a name behind." (Waiter)
"Alright then. Thanks." (Daniel)
Whoever it was, they better hope I don't find them, because they will pay for this. And not just for the food, either.
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SSBGoditz 2nd chapter of the day! Whew. A long chapter mainly because of that last part.
Also, his first kiss in this world! Ah, the pains of no 18+ content.
Hidden title: Passionate kiss?!
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