210: Date And....
In a beautifully furnished room worthy of a princess, a beautiful golden-haired young girl could be seen looking at herself anxiously through the help of a full-body mirror.
She was wearing a black flowing skirt that reached her knees and a white short-sleeved shirt. Her hair was braided in french braids style.
''Little Alexandra, do you think this will do? Will he like it?'' Luna asked anxiously.
Yes, the girl looking at herself in front of a full-body is Luna. She was choosing a dress for today's date, her second date with Alex.
A sigh was heard coming from behind Luna.
There, on a queen-sized bed, a red-haired young girl was seated with an exasperated sigh on her face. It couldn't be helped as Gracier got dragged to help Luna select today's clothes two hours ago.
''This one will do. In fact, all others will do as well because no matter what you wear it looks good on you. Brother will be smitten praising you nonstop I can guarantee you this.'' Gracier said. This was her honest opinion.
''Are you sure?" Luna still asked.
''Yeah, I'm sure. However, can you tell me why you so bent on wearing some that could please Big brother so much? This isn't your first date. So, I'm-"
Luna didn't let Gracier finish before cutting her off and said,
''Call it woman's intuition. Somehow I have the feeling that today is going to be special.''
Even though Gracier was skeptical about Luna's so-called intuition. She still didn't deny it as she could feel that the latter wishes for something special to happen.
'Do your best Big brother.' Gracier murmured.
Afterward, Gracier helped Luna select shoes, she was ready for today's date.
•••••
Alex and Luna left the Blue Haven Villa to go on a date.
The moment Alex saw her he said,
''Beautiful, you're like an angel, My Angel.''
He expressed himself honestly, making Luna blush heavily.
Her bashful look at his sudden compliments was like an arrow piercing his heart. He saw himself falling in love all over again. So, he kept foolishly staring at her as if brand this face in every cell of his brain.
''Haven't you seen enough?" She asked.
Crossing his arms, Alex replied.
''No, I can keep looking at you forever.''
He winked while throwing this corny joke, hoping to help her relax a little as he noticed how tense she appeared.
This seemed to help as a small smile formed on her face. Gripping her hand even more tightly, he snuggly brought her arm to his armpit, he could feel the sensation of her breasts softly pushing against his arm, it wasn't bad. Smiling he began to walk with her.
As Gracier had said, Alex complimented Luna saying she was beautiful beyond like an angel. This made Luna extremely happy, she kept giggling.
The two walked into a plaza where Alex suddenly stopped and looked to his left.
Standing not too far from them was a woman. If he had one word to describe her, then it would be purple.
A purple long robe that hides her somewhat voluptuous body.
Beautiful long purple hair that reached until her butt. Her eyes were of the same hue, purple as well.
Having noticed someone staring at her, the woman smiled at him. Her smile was mesmerizing, however, Alex wasn't mesmerized. The reason why he stopped and looked at the woman was that she remains him of someone, also this woman may appear harmless like your gentle housewife but in Alex's eyes, she looks extremely dangerous. His six senses kept warning him not to mess with this woman or else he would regret it. He wouldn't even know how he died. Even without appraised the woman, he knew she was stronger than him, even stronger than Conrad.
Suddenly, a cold snort followed by a sharp pain brought Alex back into reality.
''Do you like voluptuous form so much? If you do, how about I call her over here? I'm sure you will gladly be happy having such woman as your date.''
Alex knew he had screwed, he immediately went on pleasing mode.
''It's not like that. That woman looks like someone I know. Let's not talk about her anymore. You're my sunshine. I love you more than anything. You're my queen, my every-"
''Stop it, please stop. I understand.'' Luna said and closed Alex's mouth as the latter was loudly proclaiming his love for her in broad daylight. Luna's skin wasn't so thick to let him continue. The anger she was feeling earlier disappeared like a cloud of smoke and got replaced by shyness as people were laughing while pointing their fingers at them.
Hastening her steps, Luna dragged Alex who was smiling with him.
Unbeknownst to Alex and Luna, the purple-haired beauty smiled before disappearing, she took the same direction Alex and Luna took.
After escaping the crowd's gazes, Luna sighed before glaring at Alex.
Shrugging his shoulders Alex said, ''I was being sincere or you don't like it?"
Being asked such a thing, there was no way she would deny it. Smiling Luna said,
''I love it. I'm so happy that my heart is about to burst.''
She then added, ''Being together with you makes me happy. What about you?"
Alex almost shouted you know the answer so why bother asking? However, he knew it would be an unwise thing to do. Even though she already knows the answer she still wants to hear it. Women are like that, even if they know you love them more than anything they would still want to hear it.
"I'm also very happy."
From the bottom of his heart, he was happy. So happy he thought he would burst. This is his honest feeling. Whenever he was with her, all of his worries would vanish. She's his solace, his little heaven.
''Let's go my Queen.'' He said while he extended his left hand at her.
Luna nodded before taking it, they entwined their fingers. Alex squeezed Luna's hand a little tighter, and she responded with a big smile, as warm as the sun, with her cheeks blushing red. Another arrow was shot at his heart.
After the two departed, they visited a restaurant to eat breakfast before going to a clothing store. Alex thanked this world to be fantasy one if not he doesn't know how many bags he would be carrying after they left the clothing store. Never go on shopping with a woman, one of his drinking buddies had said.
''I guess it's true,'' Alex murmured.
''Did you say something?" Luna asked.
''Nothing, Let's go.'' He said and dragged Luna to a jewelry store where she helped him choose accessories for himself. He almost considered buying some for the others but decided against it as it may make Luna unhappy. She won't show it, she will be unhappy for sure, this was her date, a day she has Alex all for herself. It wouldn't be good to think about the other girls.
''Let's go, The next stop I think you will like it,'' Alex said while dragging Luna with him. Secretly, he had brought something, no, he took something he had previously ordered in this store.
The owner of the jewelry store, a middle-aged woman looked at the departing couple, especially at Luna with a warm smile.
''Young girl you are lucky to have such a wonderful man. Ah! It's good to be young, this brought back some memories.'' The middle-aged woman said while lovingly rubbing the ring on her finger. She was wearing the ring on the fourth finger from the right on her left hand.
211: Will You Mary Me?
Alex led Luna into a big building, Luna was greatly surprised to find that it was an aquarium. She has been living in the capital for a while, however, she has never heard of this building.
Seeing the surprise written on her face, Alex smiled, ''Did you like the surprise?''
Luna was brought back into reality, smiling in turn she said,
''I do. Who would have thought this world will have something like an aquarium. What a shock. I bet Maria and Sakuya don't know about it. How did you know?"
While leading her inside the aquarium Alex explained to her that it was Gracier who found this building by chance when she was touring the capital. She immediately fell in love with it, she kept bragging about it nonstop.
''I see, What a great discovery. As fishes lover, I must thank once back.'' Luna said while admiring the swimming fishes, apart from her love for sweet things, she likes aquarium more than anything.
Alex recalled how much he suffered being dragged from aquarium to aquarium. The small Luna even said she will open an aquarium once an adult.
Recalling such a detail brought a smile upon Alex's face,
''Do you remember that goal of yours?''
''I do. When we will settle down for good. I will create the biggest aquarium in the universe. This aquarium will house every unique kind of never-seen fishes.'' Luna responded with shining eyes.
Smiling Alex wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her body closer toward his chest, lowering his head he whispered into her ears.
''That's a lot of work but I believe you can do it. I will help you, we will help achieve this dream of yours.''
Luna smiled before leaning further into her man's chest.
Suddenly, Luna pointed her finger at one particular fish. A Boeseman's Rainbowfish also known as Melanotaenia boesemani (Scientific name) happily swimming with another group of fishes.
''Beautiful, but I think the one over there is more beautiful,'' Alex said while pointing his finger to another tank. There was a lone fish, it looks like a Neon Rainbowfish, however, its size was around 4 inches (10 cm), its tail was shining with seven different light (purple, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red) it looks beautiful, entrancing.
Luna was captivated by such beautiful sight, whenever the fish moved its tail it created rainbow light. Written under the fish tank is Arc-en-Ciel, which means rainbow in french.
Most of the visitors had come because of this unique fish. If Alex and Luna had smartphones with them, they would have taken a lot of pictures and videos of this majestic fish.
After leaving the Arc-en-Ciel tank, they visited another tank, they saw a stunning coral reef with its myriad colors, teaming with neon fish and other exotic creatures.
After spending another two inside the aquarium they left, satisfied. They saw a variety of fishes from Earth they have not thought of seeing in a fantasy, this aquarium wasn't different from the one you could find on Earth except for few unusual fishes.
While linking arms with Alex, Luna smiled she was really happy to have visited an aquarium. This helped to remember a past wish, one she has thought she couldn't accomplish, however, seeing that someone was able to do it. She knows she could accomplish her goal.
''Let me buy you something as a reward.'' She said before dragging Alex with her into a candy store.
The moment they entered the store, Luna let go of Alex's hand and started selecting several sweets and pastries.
Finally choosing several expensive sweets, she was preparing to pay for it but Alex stopped her.
''Lû, let's me pay for it.''
Luna had a sense of deja vu, chuckling she stopped him.
''I will pay this time. Like I said I'm buying something as a reward. It wouldn't be a reward anymore if I let you pay it don't you think?"
Alex could only cave in, not forcing her to let him pay. Suddenly, he had an idea, he decided to tease her once they get out. Luna gave him a bag full of candy.
Even though he was not too fond of sweet things, he still accepted his girlfriend's gift.
After they left the store, with a smile on his face, Alex took out candy from her bag and held it out to Luna. His intention was obvious.
"Here. I'll feed you some."
"Eh!? W- Wait… Lex you can't be serious right?"
"Here, quickly, ahhhh."
"A- Ahhn."
Not being able to refuse Alex, who was offering her sweets with a happy smile on his face, Luna had the pleasure and embarrassment of being fed sweets in the middle of a public street.
The two of them could feel the stares they were gathering, but Alex did not care while Luna was too embarrassed to care anymore. Even though she was embarrassed beyond words she was happy.
After she swallowed it, she saw Alex opening his mouth and understood that he wanted to be feedback.
Feeling her hand tremble slightly, she took out candy and slowly brought it to his mouth.
She yelped in surprise when he not only swallowed the candy but also kept her finger in his mouth, though without biting them.
She then began to shiver a little bit as she felt him lick his finger. Alex let go of her finger after a moment. Luna breathed a sigh of relief as Alex didn't play for too long.
However, another yelp escaped from her mouth when Luna felt a strong grip around her waist and her body moved, unconsciously she closed her eyes, she opened her eyes wide as her lips got sealed and forcefully open before something sweet was pushed inside it. She blushed heavily when she heard people whispered about how lovely the two are.
Some of the spectators recognized them. The two quickly left the area as they started to gather too much attention.
After the little episode, the two continued with their date.
The streets were currently crowded, as families, couples, friends, or singles people walked around. Joyous music filled the air while the merchant shouted to attract people to their stalls.
Luna could only marvel at all that. She was happily watching everything like a newborn.
Even though she had seen such a scene numerous times, it's different when you are with someone you love.
While they are walking around the capital, Luna would shot Alex a glance wondering when would he made his proposition.
With his enhanced senses, Alex was able to pick Luna's movements, however, he feigned ignorance and continued their date.
Four hours passed in the blink of an eye, they decided to take a rest inside a park. Alex found a bench under the shade for them. They weren't particularly tired, to be honest. But sitting a little was always nice.
Once Alex sat, he looked with curiosity at the fidgeting Luna who seemed to gather her courage, before finally seating on his lap.
One thing to remember was that Luna wasn't wearing a long robe but a skirt today.
Alex could feel Luna's ass through her thin skirt, and it was truly a tremendously destructive force striking right into his reasoning.
To be specific, he couldn't move as if he was completely turned to stone because he felt like if he moved, a certain part of his body would react and turn into a stone instead, so he was trying to make an effort not moving and keeping his mind free from obstructive thoughts.
Thankfully, he has strong willpower, once the shock passed, he was in control of his urge.
"Today was really fun. Everything seemed to be shining… It made me feel really happy, whenever I'm with you things seem to be different, sometimes I even though this is a dream. If it's a dream I don't want to wake up from it, I will stay inside it forever." Luna said.
"I'm also having a lot of fun with you by my side and don't worry this is not a dream you can be sure of it," Alex responded.
A warm atmosphere seemed to surround the two as they spoke like that.
He hugged Luna from behind as tight as he could without hurting her. Luna twitched in reaction, but she didn't seem to be resisting as she let him hug her body, making him feel her soft warmth filling his whole body.
Still feeling the warmth of her body, his hand was heading to the bulges of Luna's breasts, but he managed to control himself at the last moment. He couldn't do this kind of thing in public, it will be disrespectful. Well, it will be another matter if the girl wishes for it.
Thinking so, he let his hand trail down before taking her hand in his. He felt like his heart was beating so fast it was about to explode.
'To think a day will come that I will behave like this with a woman. I'm acting like a virgin.'
Alex thought, however, he forgot that he is still a virgin in this life.
After saying in such a state for a moment, Alex suggested that they should move to the last place they visited on their previous date before going back.
When they appeared on the hill that overlooked the commercial district, Alex hugged Luna from behind like last while they admired the beautiful view in front of them.
They stayed like this for almost twenty minutes before Alex said,
''Beautiful isn't it?"
''Yeah, beautiful,'' Luna replied.
''To me you are more beautiful though,'' Alex whispered into her ears before biting it, Luna shivered, her heart started beating crazily.
Suddenly, the warmth she was experiencing disappeared, this startled her so unconsciously she turned around it was then she saw a scene she would never forget in her entire life.
Alex bends down on one knee and took her hand and asked,
''Luna Heart will you marry me?"
212: Yes
Alex bends down on one knee and took her hand and asked,
''Luna Heart will you marry me?"
Time seemed to have stopped for her, not in her wildest dream she had expected such a declaration. At best she thought Alex would ask her to come live with them.
She was overwhelmed with emotions, so much that tears started falling from her eyes, it was tears of happiness. How couldn't she be when the one she loves asks her hand?
Her response was,
''Yes.''
Alex smiled before putting the crystal blue ring on the fourth finger on her left hand.
Looking at the crystal ring, Luna smiled,
''Beautiful.''
''You are more beautiful,'' Alex said before kissing her, it was a light kiss.
''Lex when I am with you, I feel happy as if I was walking on a cloud. I love you so much that it hurts. You know me, I'm a needy person, I love fighting. Despite knowing the real me. Do you still want me in your life?'' Luna asked just to be sure.
Chuckling Alex said, ''It's all those things that make you what you are, I will not deny them. Love is about acceptance. I will accept all of you, you will accept all of me. I love you, when I look at you I see my future, my paradise. I can't be perfect without you beside me. So, yes I want you to be part of my life. Please be mine forever.''
These words moved Luna to tears, she felt extremely loved.
''I'm so happy. I will never forget this day.''
''Me neither,'' Alex said.
Even though he knew she would accept, he was still happy when she did. There was a little bit of him thinking maybe she wouldn't accept saying it was too fast. However, to him it wasn't, he loves her and when to spend the rest of their life together, so why hesitate. Previously they were fiancé in name, however, now they are properly engaged.
Alex moved closer to Luna and reached out his arms and encircled her waist from behind.
He put his head on her shoulder while taking huge breaths.
''It saddens me that Aunt May wouldn't be able to see such a scene,'' Alex said while thinking about how regrettable it is not to be able to ask Luna's parents, especially her mother, her daughter's hand.
''Ah! Don't worry even if she isn't present I bet she will feel my happiness. They will continue living through me even if I may never be able to see them again. I'm not lonely I have a family now.'' Luna turned her head to face Alex, their faces were almost touching as she said these words, there was a bright smile on her face.
Alex nodded his head before asking, ''Lû, I want you to come live with me. Do you accept?"
''Yes, I want to live with you. I will tell the others tomorrow at the same time show them my ring.'' Luna said thinking about Maria and Sakuya's reaction.
Alex let out a chuckle finding Luna's decision childish, it was like a child that got a new toy and couldn't wait to go show it.
While he thinking such a thing, Luna closed her eyes, she inhaled deeply before taking away his arms from around her and turned to face him.
She removed his eye patch, Alex immediately controlled his right as not to hurt her. Staring into those beautiful heterochromia eyes Luna got momentarily dazed, somehow Alex's blue eye remains her of the ring she was wearing. She stroked it before saying.
''I'm happy that you have proposed to me. Now that I'm your fiancee there is something I want to say."
''Go ahead.''
Nodding her head Luna said with seriousness that made Alex gulp.
''I'm not asking you to tell me all your secrets, however, I want you to tell me what burdening you. Weak as maybe I'm not so weak to be left on the sideline, I want to support you with my meager strength, to lift some of your burdens, and to be able to do that you must tell me. I know men must protect his woman but the woman ought to do the same. I do not claim that I can perfectly support you but I will try my best, please rely on me.''
Alex was moved, so moved that he embraced her to feel their beating hearts. He swore to himself that he must protect this girl no matter what. He must protect those dears to him, to do so he needs strength, to be the strongest. However, he didn't want to stand at the top like a lonely king, he wants his loved ones beside him.
''Okay, I understand. I will rely on you, my dear fiancee. Don't come complaining later, okay?"
Alex said he didn't forget to crack a joke at the end.
Luna giggled, ''Don't worry I will not.''
Before kissing him on her initiative. She went for the deep kiss. Ten minutes passed before they got separated. With misty eyes, Luna stared at her fiance. Both stared into each other eyes for a moment, everything seemed to have disappeared from the world, leaving only the two. They remembered everything that happened before today, it almost seems like a dream, however, it wasn't.
From now on they will live together, celebrate, fight, learn to forgive the other as it's what love is. The road may be bumpy but they will reach their destination with the others.
''Let's go back.''
After what seemed to be an eternity, Alex said, Luna nodded.
Suddenly, Alex squatted inviting Luna to mount his shoulders, she happily did it.
''Wow! It's so high.'' She said while looking at the shining commercial. The night was not different from the day due to the numerous luminaes illuminating the capital.
With Luna on his shoulders, Alex left. The passerby whistled when they saw the couple. Luna blushed heavily. Even though she was embarrassed she refused to descend.
Today was the best day of her life, one which she would never forget. The best date of her life. Alex may have numerous wives, however, she will always be the first to whom he made a declaration, this means a lot to her. The place she occupies inside his heart will never be stolen no matter how many women came after her. She was sure of this.
Unaware of his fiancee's thought, Alex continued while happily humming.
Trailing them not too far was two women, the passersby seemed to not see them. One was chuckling,
''What a cute boy. I would like to have such a declaration. How lovely.''
Killing intent locked the purple-haired beauty in place, smiling she said unaffected, ''Wow! Jealous are we? Zero, don't worry your turn-"
''Shut up, Alpha, or else I will kill you.'' Zero, the brown-haired woman shouted annoyed.
Alpha giggled not saying anything. Of course, she noticed the annoyance in Zero's voice and she knew why. Looking at the couple walking in front of them Alpha wondered if one she would be able to find love.
'Unlikely.' She thought while shaking her head, she decided to focus on her job.
Zero was silent, nobody knows what she was thinking.
However, for an inexplicable reason, Alex kept feeling a cold chill running down his spine until he reached his villa. He wondered if he had offended an unseen enemy.
213: Assassination Attempt 1: A Deadly Luna
Alex with Luna on his shoulders was walking back to their villa when suddenly, he accel-ed, disappearing from where he was to reappear twenty meters away. The expression on his face was serious, even the smile on Luna's face had disappeared.
A black blade landed where the was, the ground melted, this indicated that there was a corrosive poison on the blade.
Luna had already left Alex's shoulders and was standing beside him while vigilantly looking around. She was so furious that she started emitting killing intent, someone dares to disturb her peaceful moment with her man. They must have a death wish, she could roughly sense few assassins lurking in the dark.
When she glanced at Alex, she saw him relaxed, there was no hint of fear on his fear, on the contrary, it seemed like what he had been waiting for has come.
Looking into the dark alley Alex said with a long sigh,
''I have expected something like this the moment I used my power. Someone must be afraid that I may become a threat, so better deal with me.''
Luna's eyes widened, even though she thought something like this would happen she had not thought it would be this soon.
Alex's killing intent soared, he knew that people are protecting him and his sister in the dark, it was because of that only the weaklings appeared here. Being targeted like this piss him more than anything.
''However, did you think it will be easy?"
Just after he said those words he disappeared, unbeknownst to the assassins hiding thinking he couldn't spot them, he was already aware of their position thank his divine sense.
Alex appeared behind one of the assassins, startling the latter to death.
''What? H-"
He didn't even finish talking before his head left his body and danced in the air. Blood spurted from the headless body like a fountain.
Alex had already disappeared from there, so no blood landed on him. The remaining assassins quickly moved, three launched their deadly blades at him.
Those blades were too fast, kicking the ground Alex did a backflip dodging the blades, once in the air his head towards the ground he extended both his hands, two silver guns appeared in them.
Spinning he fired, bullets tore through the air at sonic speed piercing two unlucky assassins. Life slowly left their eyes, until the end they were still unable to understand how Alex's reaction could be this fast, it was like he had perfect control over his body and his Gift, he even located them. They may be weak compared to the others, however, never would they have thought of dying so quickly in front of the target at the same level as them.
Fear assaulted the remaining assassins, not even a minute had passed and they have all lost three men. Two of them charged toward Luna who was standing there blankly as if not understanding what was happening.
'This one is just a pretty flower. We will capture her to threaten that boy to obediently accept his death. Once we are done, the Supreme being will praise us and reward us handsomely.' Thought the two assassins.
They were too focused on their fantasy to notice Luna secretly smirking, while Alex ignored them and concentrated all his attention on the last assassins. Unlike others whose levels were not different from his, this one is stronger, he should be around Level 74, meaning a Rank 8.
Both were vigilantly staring at each other.
Meanwhile, just as the two assassins neared Luna, she quickly summoned her staff and hold it fearfully. She was even trembling.
One of the assassins smirked seeing this, holding her blade in a reverse grip he sent a deadly strike toward the trembling girl. The other moved to want to take Luna from behind.
However, Luna who was trembling suddenly grinned startling the assassin in front of him, she even let go of her staff.
'Shit.'
Muttered the assassin before a fist covered in water glove connected to his nose, breaking it, like a ragdoll he was sent flying. Even though the second assassin was surprised by this unexpected situation, he decided to continue.
Luna lowered her body until almost touched the ground, the second assassin blade passed over her head.
Surprised by this unexpected move, the assassin was almost caught off guard, he quickly crossed his arms to block Luna's kick.
She sent a kick toward the assassin pushing him back before flipping her body up using her hands.
Bang!
Because of what she was wearing, her underwear became visible as she jumped into the air. Even though he was locked in a silent war with the leader of this group of the assassin, Alex still has enough time to spare to watch what happening on his fiancée side. Seeing that her underwear became visible, he fired as a warning toward the man, 'Don't you dare to even peek.' It is what his shot meant.
Silveria couldn't help but chuckle because of Alex's unexpected jealousy.
Luna summoned her staff and used it to block the first assassin blade, somehow he had recovered. Using her free hand she shot a light beam at the assassin.
The light beam was too fast and came from a tricky angle, hence the assassin couldn't avoid it, it pierced his left thigh stopping his movement.
Sensing the second assassin's incoming attack, Luna rotated her staff, she used the head staff (it's a little bit curved) to drag the second assassin toward the incoming attack.
She sidestepped enough to let the second assassin pass her body. Everything happened too fast, both assassins didn't expect such a move as such their reactions got delayed. The first assassin shifted his blade into the opposite side to not injure his colleague, he tried shifting his body, however, it was already too late, both assassins collided headfirst.
They got momentarily dazed because of the concussion their brains received.
And how could Luna let go of a such perfect chance to finish them off? He quickly pointed her finger at them and commanded,
''Destroy my enemies. Water Spear.''
A five meters long spear made of water appeared and was hurled at the two assassins who haven't recovered yet.
The leader of this group of assassins wanted to move to save his men, however, he couldn't move as Alex's locked him in place with his killing intent. He couldn't only watch helplessly as his men were going to die.
At the last moment, the first assassin used his colleague's body as a meat shield to avoid certain death. Even so, he was blasted back as the water spear exploded after piercing through the second assassin's body. The body exploded covering the injured assassin in gore and blood, he lay on the ground puking blood.
Sensing Luna slowly approach him, he knew his death has come. Glaring at the angelic-looking woman who played the rabbit to lure them into a trap, the assassin cursed.
''You will die an horrible death you bitch.''
Luna wasn't offended but such a rude words, smiling she said,
''Remember to tell King Yama that it's a bitch that killed you.''
She then brought down, her staff, she aimed it toward the assassin's head, however,
suddenly she stopped.
''Hahahahaha!!!"
Suddenly, a sound of mad laughter could be heard, it came from the assassin laying on the ground.
''Haha, cough- cough. Die you bitch, it's what you get for you underestimating your enemy.''
The said assassin waiting for Luna's body to fall on the ground.
However, no matter how much he waited nothing happened. It was then he noticed that something was amiss.
His leader sighed while Alex chuckled, it seems that the assassin had underestimated Luna too much. The moment he fired that poisonous needle at Luna because he thought that she would have let her guard down as she was bringing her staff down, a white barrier appeared in front of Luna blocking the poisonous needle.
Too sure of his sneak attack, the assassin failed to notice this.
Luna may not have much experience fighting against humans here but back on Earth, she had suffered numerous assassination attempts to know how deadly assassins can be (due to her father's job, Maria's father's hand man. Maria's father is a Cartel's boss).
Even when you thought you have their back against the hall after a deadly strike, it is at that moment an assassin would be the most dangerous. So, she had never let her guard down because the assassin was at death's door.
Sighing heavily Luna said, ''I thought I would send you off with a kick death, however, now I have changed my mind.''
At the end of her words, she flicked her fingers, the assassin turned pale in fright as even he couldn't perfectly see, he was able to see numerous small water spears pointed downward the moment Luna flicked her fingers.
Another flicked brought more than thirty small water spears rained down on the poor assassin. Not even a bone was left behind after Luna's small spears disappeared.
Both Alex and the leader of the assassin feel a chill running down their spine, especially the leader as she couldn't believe such an angelic girl to be this ruthless, she was even smiling. He knew ttoday'smission was a failure, maybe not as the others are still fighting. Who knows a miracle may happen.
214: Assassination Attempt 2: Wiped Out
Both Alex and the leader of the assassin feel a chill running down their spines, especially the leader as he couldn't believe such an angelic girl to be this ruthless, she was even smiling. He knew today's mission was a failure, maybe not as the others are still fighting. Who knows a miracle may happen.
As he thought this the leader of this group of assassins moved, he decided to make use of the moment Alex and Luna were exchanging looks, they seemed lost in their little own world.
Five shurikens were hurtled toward Alex, the assassin knew this wouldn't be enough to deal with him therefore he disappeared intending to strike Alex the moment he started dealing with the shurikens.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as he planned, Alex's fingers moved like lightning and he pulled the triggers.
Bang! Bang! Bang!!!!
The five shurikens were sent in the direction of the assassin with perfect accuracy. The assassin's expression changed as he hadn't thought of such a counterattack.
Moving his daggers he deflected all the shurikens, the assassin momentarily stopped moving, he thought Alex would have used this opportunity to attack.
Indeed, Alex did it, however, it wasn't the kind of attack the assassin was expecting, instead of using his guns or a knife like a ghost Alex appeared in front of the assassin and jumped in the sky before performing a leaping reverse kick.
The assassin was caught completely off guard and he couldn't defend in time he was sent spiraling into the air.
Luna's who was watching the fight eyes shined as the kick performed by Alex remind her of a certain famous actor on earth.
Alex aimed his gun at the assassin and fired a phantom bullet, he planned to finish the man.
The assassin's instinct warned him of extreme danger, he automatically created numerous wind shields in front of himself, the invisible bullet clashed against the wind shields breaking a few before exploding. Using the recoil produced by the explosion the assassin managed to land on the opposite side.
He immediately sprung into action, as an assassin he knew that a direct confrontation would be a foolish thing to do, therefore he decided to make use of his trump card and finish Alex from the shadow.
''Bloodbath.'' Shouted the assassin.
Instantly Alex froze, he couldn't move as he got locked in place by a terrible killing intent, he saw red, an illusion of countless corpses, even though he had killed a lot of monster and few humans compared to an assassin he was still lacking, so he got affected by the assassin intent, he urged his body to move, with the help of his right eye his left hand moved.
However, it was already too late as he wasted one breath of time under the assassin's intent, it was more than enough for an assassin to finish its prey. Like a lightning, the assassin's blade moved from the shadow toward Alex's neck, everything happened so fast, both Alex and the assassin knew he couldn't dodge this blade even though he managed to move his left hand.
From his hiding face, the assassin grinned sure to kill Alex or at least badly injure him, however just as the blade was about to connect with Alex's neck it was stopped by a thin barrier.
The assassin was shocked, he had forgotten about Luna, this was a fatal mistake assassin should never make.
Using the chance his fiancée offered him, Alex aimed his gun at the assassin and fired.
''Fire bullet.''
A crimson bullet tore through the air and transformed into a huge fireball that clashed against the assassin.
Boom!
''Goho?!"
The assassin was blasted back, his right arm was completely burnt (he used it to defend against the incoming attack). Rolling on the ground, the assassin quickly got up to be frozen in place by a pair of heterochromia eyes.
Biting his tongue, the assassin managed to resist Alex's right eye, he jumped back to avoid knives thrown at him. He regretted taking on this mission.
The fact that he hadn't been able to deal with Alex even with his full strength had already left him deeply alarmed. Now that the latter made use of his eye, he was even more frightened.
He was already severely injured, so how could he possibly dare to continue fighting Alex? He grabbed his limping arm and fled without a backward glance.
As an assassin, his top priority was to preserve his life. No matter how careful he was, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he had to be careful. That was why he had fled. Once he recovered from his injuries, he would return to settle the score with this fellow.
With a few leaps, he disappeared into the distance.
How could Alex let him leave like that? Exchanging a glance with his fiancée for a moment. Alex smiled before accel-ing to reappear in front of the assassin. The latter soul almost flew out of his body, he hadn't thought Alex could move like that. It was an impossible feat.
Alex combined his divine sense and Accel's skill to be able to move as he does. He located the fleeing assassin through his divine sense before teleporting in front of him.
Heterochromia eyes stared at yellow eyes for a moment before Alex thrust his knife toward the assassin's neck, the latter titled his head to narrowly avoid the knife from penetrating his neck.
However, just as the assassin was about to jump back he soon found out that his body became cold, he couldn't move, in a matter of seconds, his body was encased in ice. In his final moment, the assassin remembered the report saying that Alex could use a different type of elements through his Gift.
Looking at the ice sculpture in front of him Alex sighed before breaking in. He would have liked to know who is the mastermind behind today's assassination attempt, however, he reckons that even though he were to torture the assassin, the latter wouldn't have spilled the beans.
With the death of this assassin, Alex killed four assassins, 3 Rank 7 and one Rank 8. He knew he had a level, he decided to check it before going to his fiancée.
''Status.'' He called out.
『[Alexander Kael Touch]
Class: Magic Gunslinger
Age: 17
Male
Race: High Human
「 Rank 7」
Level 65
Experience Value (XP): 200/18800
Magic Power: 5010 (+10) ✒ 5020
Magic: None
Attack: 1090 (+10) 1100
Defense: 980 (+10 (+10 BP) ✒ 1000
Agility: 1120 (+10) ✒ 1130
Intelligence: 980 (+10 (+10 BP) ✒ 1000
Luck: 770 (+10) ✒ 780
BP: 0
SP: 0
Gift: Two Guns * Semi-sealed*
Skills: [Advanced Appraisal Level 1] [Item box Level 2] [Swift Fingers Max] [Divine Sense Level 4] [Throwing knife Level 5] [Dark Vision Level 2] [Dual Wielding Level 2] [Accel Level 3] [Knife Art Level 4] [Link Level 3] [Gun Art Level Level 10] (New) [Normal Regeneration Level 5] [Mana Recovery Level 5]
Special Abilities: [Language Comprehension][Danger Sense] [Overdrive] [Death's Eye] [Envisage] {Erase} {Magic Bullet} {Snatch} [Hellsing] [Xerox]
Titles: [Otherworlder] [The one who can't use Magic] [The one whose fingers are faster than Flash] [Goblin Slayer] [The Reborn]』
''Only one level huh?!. It's pretty hard to level up as one Rank goes higher. Well, the harvest isn't bad. Thanks for the Gift whoever you are I appreciate it. I will surely return the favor later on.'' Alex murmured.
Silveria couldn't help but burst into laughter. Only her master could think like that.
Ignoring the laughing Silveria, Alex said, ''Let's go back.''
His figure vanished as soon he said those words.
215: Unknown Entity
While Alex went to deal with the assassin, Luna who had stayed back was thinking about who the culprit behind tonight's assassination might be. Even after pondering for a moment, she wasn't able to find the answer, therefore she decided to consult Maria and Sakuya, with their help they may be able to find something.
*Sigh
A soft sigh escaped from her mouth as she waited for her man to come back.
••••
Meanwhile, in another location, five individuals were staring at each other, floating in the air.
A purple-haired beauty was staring at the black-clothed individual in front of her with a boring look.
While yawning she said, ''Your subordinates may have left this world already.''
Even though the assassin knew she said this to provoke him, he couldn't help but clenched his fists in anger. If wasn't for this unknown variable who had popped out tonight mission may have gone smoothly.
From the information, their client sent normally they should have been only one master protecting Alex from the shadow.
However, there were two masters, not one.
Suddenly, the expression of the assassin behind the mask changed because he sensed the death of all his subordinates.
It was at that moment the purple-haired beauty said, ''It seems like they are all dead.''
The assassin didn't say anything, he secretly sends messages to the other assassins. One of them will sacrifice his life to let the others escape to complete tonight's mission. This mission must be completed at all costs.
Both assassins vanished, the brown-haired woman showed no sign of panic while the purple-haired woman chuckled.
Suddenly, a dark beam was shooted toward the purple-haired woman, she titled her head and dodged before her expression changed as she could feel a powerful pressure lock into her.
Boom!
An explosion occurred blocking the brown-haired woman's vision, one of the assassins had detonated his body, it was the weakest of the three, a peak Rank 8.
The purple-haired woman didn't even look at her colleague because numerous daggers floating in the air appeared before being hurtled toward her.
Tapping her foot in the air, a powerful force burst from her body and annihilated all the floating daggers.
Smirking, the purple-haired woman flicked her fingers.
A tiger's roar suddenly sounded. Even from afar, one could feel powerful pressure.
One of the two assassins who was planning to sneak away using the earlier commotion froze in place.
''What… what is this…" The assassin's eyes widened in shock.
A purple tiger suddenly appeared in the sky not too far from the fleeing assassin. It wasn't a real tiger, but an illusory image formed from lightning.
It could be said to be an illusory image, but the purple tiger's claw strike was able to send him spiraling into the air, he even spurted a mouthful of blood, there was a cut on his chest, just half an inch away from his heart.
He was gravely injured, let's not forget that he is Rank 10. Even though he was an assassin, the purple tiger strike almost killed him.
While he was evaluating the purple-haired woman's strength, he saw the last assassin froze and a short black sword pierced him from behind, ending his life.
He was so shocked that his soul almost flew out of his body. There was nobody behind his colleague, just the sword that appeared out of thin air, looking into the brown-haired direction he saw her flick her fingers, a short black appeared inside her hand.
''So that's how it is. You two are Saint, no wonder.''
That was the assassin's last word before he got killed by the purple tiger.
After destroying the assassin's bodies, the purple-haired woman faced the brown-haired woman and said.
''It seems that those from Dark Guild are becoming more and more daring to accept assassinating someone under master's protection. Do they want to be wiped out?"
''Unlikely, however, there must be a reason for them to act this recklessly. You know Faceless, don't you?"
''I know, it's why I'm surprised. The other party may have something that forces Faceless to act even knowing the consequences.'' The purple-haired woman said while looking in a certain direction, the Dark Guild location.
''Well, that aside. Alpha, Don't you think you have been too reckless?" The brown-haired woman's eyes narrowed dangerously as she said those words.
Alpha started sweating, eyes darting left and right, ''Dunno what you are talking about.''
''Hoh?!"
The brown-haired woman disappeared and when she reappeared she was already behind Alpha, a black dagger held against the latter neck.
''Do I need to repeat myself?" The brown-haired woman asked.
Alpha sighed before her figure blurred and when she reappeared she was already ten meters away, ignoring the small cut on her throat she said.
''Say Zero, aren't you becoming overprotective? Do lo-"
''I dare you to continue what you are saying.''
Zero said her eyes sharp as she glared at Alpha sending spikes of nervousness down her spine.
''Ah! You are sure troublesome to deal with. You know, A good blade can't stay forever inside a scabbard, or else it will become rusty. It needs to undergo few battles to be perfect. So unconditionally protecting him wouldn't any good. He will not know what going on. From tonight encounter he would become more careful, he will know that someone is after his life.'' Alpha explained.
Zero sighed thinking that what Alpha said make sense.
'It seems that I'm becoming more and more.' She shook her head wondering what wrong with her. Recently, she started experiencing unknown feelings, having never experienced such things she doesn't know how to deal with them.
Suddenly, Zero's expression changed, she disappeared to reappear in front of Alpha, startling the latter as she thought she was still angry with her decision to let Alex did with the weakest assassins.
However, it wasn't the case, Zero's fist passed near her left ear to clash against something behind.
Boom!
Both girls were blasted back, it took them a lot of effort to stabilize themselves again.
When looks in front of them, they saw something, it looked like a human, however, its skin was completely black, deep red eyes, emitting eerie light mixed with a bit of green.
Looking at this unknown entity, Alpha feel a chill down her spine, unconsciously her hand started trembling.
''What is this?" She couldn't help but ask.
Zero had no time to answer her as she nervously gripped her short sword. This thing was giving her a dangerous feeling, she couldn't see through it.
Suddenly, the unknown entity looked in Alex's direction, the latter has just arrived beside Luna, the two were happily chatting.
Something flashed through the unknown entity's eyes, it seemed to want to say something but couldn't. It was at that moment, someone dressed entirely in black appeared, only his sinister yellow eyes were visible, this black-clothed individual brought the unknown entity with him.
Before leaving, he glanced at Zero and Alpha and said, ''We will complete our mission at any cost.''
He vanished after saying those words.
216: The Approaching Darkness
After the black-clothed man brought the unknown entity with him after leaving those words behind, Zero who had been standing in the air suddenly spurted a mouthful of blood and started to fall from the sky.
Alpha was surprised, she quickly caught her, it was then her expression changed. She noticed that Zero was gravely injured.
'It must be from the earlier exchange. To think that Zero would lose, gravely injured on the top of that. What is this thing?' Alpha wondered while moving in the air.
Coincidentally, her eyes met with Alex, the latter had sensed something, so he looked in the sky to see two floating beauty.
Alex's eyes widened when he caught glimpse of the woman Alpha was holding, even though he didn't see the whole face, Alex had the feeling that he knew this woman, where he couldn't remember.
He decided to look at the woman one more time, maybe he would be able to remember, it was at that time Alpha moved, she winked at him before disappearing.
'Isn't it that purple-haired beauty I have seen earlier?' Alex thought.
''Lex, Heh! Alex, what's going on?" Luna's voice brought Alex back into reality.
Shaking his head he said, ''Nothing, I thought I saw someone I know, however, I guess I was wrong. Let's go.''
Luna nodded before following him as they went back.
•••••
On the other side, after Alpha disappeared with Zero, they reappeared on the last floor of the Adventurer Guild, the same place where Elseria received Alex and Gracier when they came to the capital.
Elseria who was sipping tea while enjoying some delicacies frowned when she sensed their arrival, she wanted to lash out at them, however, her expression changed when she saw Zero's terrible state.
''What happened?" She asked while treating Zero's injuries.
The arm she used to block the unknown entity punch was completely broken, some kind of sinister energy entered Zero's body through her injured arm, it was this energy that wreaks havoc inside Zero's body gravely injuring her. If not because of Zero's strong body and Level, she would have died.
Alpha recounted what happened not leaving any details behind.
Elseria placed Zero on a bed she summoned. After being healed by Elseria, Zero's pale face regained some color, her breathing was even as she slept.
On the other hand, Elseria wasn't calm, she started pacing back and forth. From what Alpha said, that unknown entity has a trace of that thing. It was just an assumption, however, if this assumption was the truth then this meant trouble. The mysterious organization is more dangerous than she thought. They must be eliminated asap to avoid calamity.
'To think that someone would be mad enough to use that thing. Ah!' Elseria spat out a long sigh.
Alpha didn't dare to disturb her master when the latter appeared lost in thoughts.
After a long moment, Elseria lifted her head and ordered.
''You shall leave Alex's protection to Zero, while you're going to assemble to assemble all available Numbers to search for the headquarter of this mysterious organization.''
''Understood.'' Alpha bowed respectfully before trying to leave, however, she was stopped by Elseria.
The latter added, ''Tell Conrad to open his eyes. The disappearance inside the dungeons is related to today's event. This unknown entity may be the result of some kind of experimenting made on students and adventurers.''
Alpha's eyes widened as she hadn't thought about such a possibility.
'As expected of master.' Alpha thought, she nodded before disappearing.
Elseria slumped into her chair and heaved another sigh.
''Should we seal off the dungeons for a while?" She asked nobody in particular before shaking her head.
''That won't do. We will lose a lot of money. The adventurers that depend on dungeons to survive will be dissatisfied. How can they take care of their families if they don't enter dungeons to make money? Besides adventuring comes with its risks. All of them know this, I will be criticized if I were to announce that dungeons will be sealed. Those old foxes may use this chance to replace me. Let's watch how things will go for a moment. As for the Imperial academy students, I have already done what I can.''
Elseria closed her eyes thinking about something.
''Ignorance is bliss. Most people live their lives happily unaware of the approaching darkness. I wonder how long the fake peace they are experiencing will last? Fufufu! Most of them will be scared to death if they learn what is happening in the demon continent. Talking about the demon continent, Lilith has not awoken yet. What will you do Artemia?"
Elseria mumbled. A smile crept onto her face when she thought about how long Artemia was going to play her little game.
Meanwhile, in another location Artemia who was taking bath inside her mansion sneeze, rubbing her nose she said,
''Who is talking about me?"
•••••
In the basement located somewhere that looks like an abandoned laboratory, someone dressed in a dirty laboratory coat was pummeling a black-skinned thing.
Bang! Bang!!!!
If Alpha and Zero were here they would have identified this black-skinned human as the unknown entity they faced earlier.
Even after receiving more than twenty punches in the face, this thing showed no sign of pain, there were no emotions inside its eyes.
''Enough Maddog.''
Suddenly, someone appeared and stopped the one wearing a lab coat.
''Tch!''
The person called Maddog clicked his tongue in annoyance, however, he still stopped because he knew how scary this monster is once angered.
Maddog spun around and faced the newcomer, the one that spoke earlier. He didn't forget to kick the unknown entity, the latter was blasted back, its back clashing against a broken tube. The unknown entity's face was healed by now. If Alex was here he would be astonished by this frightening generative ability.
Yellow eyes clashed against golden eyes for a moment before Maddog lowered his eyes and bowed his head.
''Maddog pay his respect to the Vice Guild master.''
The vice guild master snorted before saying,
''You know your wrong, don't you? Who authorized you to go out? You even brought with you one of the specimens. What if because of this mistake someone knows what we are doing? Do you want to destroy the Supreme planning?"
Maddog was already half-kneeling as the pressure coming from the Vice Guild master was too much, there was a fear inside Maddog's eyes.
Lowering his head he apologizes, ''Forgive me. It won't happen again I just wanted to see if I could acquire the eight body. Unfortunately, things didn't go as I planned. I didn't want to make an appearance however 007 forced me to appear.''
''Oh?! What happened?" The Vice Guild master asked, the pressure Maddog was feeling disappeared. The latter sighed in relief before explaining,
''I don't know. It just that 007 suddenly acted on her own. It was the first time. I don't know what happened. I will try to see if I can learn why she reacted like that and if possible reproduce it.''
''I see that will be helpful. You have been warned, only concentrate on producing more dark soldiers. The supreme being will reward you handsomely. If you ever act on your own you know what fate awaits you.'' the Vice Guild master said.
Maddog gulped audibly when he heard the vice guild master warning. He decided to behave or else he would suffer the same face as that fool.
The Vice Guild master nodded his head, satisfied with Maddog's reaction, giving 007 one last glance he left while thinking that it will be good if she could awaken her conscience. Having a puppet that can think was better than one that can't.
•••••
Unaware of the approaching darkness, Alex and his family were celebrating.
217: Silveria Is A Threat
Alex and Luna safely returned to the Blue Haven Villa. Gracier could be seen waiting for them, the moment she saw them she dashed toward them and threw herself into her brother's arms.
''Welcome back brother, sister. I thought something bad happened to you. My heart was pounding hard I couldn't stay still as I have the premonition of someone was targeting you. I'm glad you are safe.''
Alex and Luna exchanged looks before Alex petted Gracier's hair.
''As you can see nothing happened we are safe and sound. Your brother isn't easy to bully nor your sister-in-law is.''
Gracier's eyes widened, something indeed happened she thought. Just as she was about to ask, Alex switched the subject.
''Let's go in. We have a piece of good news to announce.''
While saying so, Alex held Gracier with one arm while his free hand was used to drag Luna into the villa.
After ordering Anna, Karen (Another maid) and the others to prepare a feast to celebrate his engagement. Alex left to take a bath.
Naturally, Luna was dragged by both Gracier and Silveria.
Luna almost jumped of fright when she saw Silveria appear, it took her a moment to calm down. She had forgotten Silveria's real identity.
After a few casual chats, the two grew closer and now the three were taking bath while talking.
''Sister Luna, how does it feel to be asked in marriage?"
It was Gracier who raised this question, she was leaning in a gigantic bathtub, opposite of her was Silveria, her hair was tied like Luna, only Gracier had her hair down.
Strangely, this world also has a custom of asking your partner in marriage.
''It was the happiest moment of my life. I was so happy that I almost shouted thinking it was a dream. When the one you love did something like that it's normal for you to be happy. It showed that he acknowledged your feeling and want to spend the rest of his life with you, that he wasn't after your body, after playing with you he would leave. All women must experience this feeling of happiness once.'' Luna said before looking at the two girls.
Even they have not experienced what she experienced, both Silveria and Gracier know it's must be a pretty nice feeling.
''Ah! I hope I will experience something like this in the future.'' Gracier said.
Both Luna and Silveria giggled.
''Of course, you will. Our little princess is a budding Goddess. Men will fall in love, they will do anything for you.'' Silveria said, Luna, nodded while Gracier frowned.
''I don't care. I want someone that will be like my brother. Gentle, strong, and not arrogant.''
Hearing Gracier's words both Luna and Silveria burst into laughter. Gracier's answer couldn't be more obvious. Alex was like the perfect man to her.
Seeing the two laugh, Gracier pouted before she raised a question, ''What about you Sil, don't you want to experience what sister Luna experienced?"
Silence descended upon the whole bathroom. Luna was interested in knowing Silveria's answer. Weapon's spirit or not, Silveria is a girl, it's normal to wish for happiness.
Silveria sighed for a moment before saying, ''I don't think I'm cut for something like that. How can I have time for love when there is a danger lurking in the shadow? And even there isn't it, who will accept his wife to be bound to another man even if there is nothing between them?"
Gracier and Luna couldn't offer any reply. Seeing them reacted like that, Silveria decided to tease them.
''Or are you suggesting that I marry Alex?"
Gracier smiled, not saying anything. It was exactly what she was thinking. To her, Silveria is already Alex's property, so there is no need to find another man. Besides how can a true sister will let go of such a beauty. All beauty shall belong to her brother.
Luna had an unnatural expression when she heard Silveria's question. Judging from Gracier's reaction, the latter wished for something like that. When Luna imagine Silveria being one of Alex's women, somehow it didn't sit well with her.
A feeling of extreme danger assaulted her. Silveria's beauty is unrivaled, she was aware of this. It was because she labeled Silveria as Alex's weapon spirit, not a potential rival that she didn't feel inferior, nor threatened.
However, it would another matter entirely if the latter were to start competing for Alex's love. Luna was afraid to lose even with her status as Alex's childhood sweetheart, his first woman.
A nasty feeling was born inside Luna's heart, she didn't wish to see Alex and Silveria together. It's awful to think like this but it couldn't be helped as the pressure Silveria gave her was too much. She was afraid, really afraid, jealous of Silveria's beauty that can steal any man's heart without doing anything.
Luna knows that her man is different, however, what if Silveria made use of her charms if she wishes to have Alex fall for her? Will Alex resist? The answer is yet to be known. However, there was a small possibility that Alex may fall in love with Silveria if she tried hard. This small possibility frightened Luna to the core.
For a moment Luna's expression went through a myriad of colors, this didn't go unnoticed by Silveria as she had been observing Luna.
Chuckling Silveria, ''Fufufu! You're scared, aren't you?''
Gracier's eyes widened when she heard Silveria's question. For a moment she thought that it was directed at her, however, it wasn't the case, that question was for Luna.
Luna answered honestly, she sees no need to hide it. ''Yes, I am.''
Silveria was surprised, for a moment she didn't say anything. She would have never thought that Luna would answer her question honestly. Most women in her case would have denied, saying there were not afraid.
Finally, Silveria smiled and said, ''Don't worry I will not steal him from you lots as I'm not interested in him.''
Inwardly Silveria was thinking maybe I should. No, no, what I'm thinking?. She immediately shook her head.
The dangerous glint that passed through Silveria's eyes the moment she thought maybe she should give it a try didn't go unnoticed by Luna, she immediately labeled Silveria as a threat, an extreme one at that. She must be treated with extreme caution. With the help of her two sisters maybe they will be able to win.
••••
After the bath and getting dressed, the girls joined Alex and others where they celebrate until late in the night. Gracier was so drunk that she couldn't walk on her own. She wasn't the only one, Anna, the head maids were also drunk. She was the happiest, after all, she is the head of Luna's (1st Wife) Faction.
Gracier was brought to her room by Silveria, tonight she was going to sleep over there to look after Gracier. Before leaving, Silveria winked at her master.
As for Alex and Luna, they went to Alex's room. Tonight was special, their night.
218: I Need Strength
Alex carried Luna toward his room, she leaned into his chest while inhaling her masculine scent, somehow her body temperature rise when she does this. She muttered dreamily,
''Lex, take me.''
Alex froze when he heard Luna's words, when he lowered his head he saw Luna's eyes closed. Sighing, Alex thought she must be dreaming.
When they arrived in his room, Alex put her on the bed and tried to stand up, however, Luna caught his hand forcing him to turn his head, as he did, his lips got sealed. Luna wrapped her arms around Alex's neck and kissed him.
Even though he was surprised, Alex did not reject her.
After kissing for a few minutes, their heads got separated from each other for a brief moment to breathe and look at each other in the eyes with a passionate gaze before their lips connected again, kissing even more passionately than before.
They continued in this manner for many minutes, nearly half of an hour, until they were satisfied.
''I love kissing you,'' Alex said while staring at Luna's lustrous lips, there were a little bit swollen due to the long battle.
''Me too,'' Luna said while staring at Alex's gaze full of love. Her face flushed red when she thought about what she was about to say, her heart pounding hard, even so, she still said it.
''Lex, can you help me undress?"
Alex's eyes widened, the current Luna was too hot, his heartbeat quickened, calming his raging emotions down he replied.
''With pleasure.''
Like a professional, Alex removed Luna's clothes in flash. Somehow, it was faster than the past, looking at his fingers Alex wondered what happened.
Luna in her birthday suit asked face flushed in redness, legs crossed from embarrassment,
''What do you think..?"
''Beautiful,'' Alex said as he gazes gently looked at Luna's perfectly slim body and flawless snow-white skin that resembled white jade, feeling that he was looking at a graceful fairy who belonged to a masterpiece painting.
Alex was mesmerized, his clothes disappeared faster than when he was putting them on. Staring at the beauty in front of him he said.
''You are so beautiful that the little dragon is ready to soar. I'm about to turn into a beast.''
Luna blushed hard when she saw the little beast, she gulped audibly, heart pounding hard she said, ''Come.''
And the beast was unleashed.
••••
The following morning, Alex woke up with Luna nestled in his chest like a little kitten, while the smell of their love nectar still lingered in the air. It had been one crazy night, where they both surrendered themselves to carnal pleasure and vented their lust on each other.
A shade of redness was still noticeably seen on Luna's rosy cheeks.
However, it was not the result of physically exerting and exhausting herself from last night's battle. There was not even a speck of fatigue on her blissfully sleeping face.
Whatever fatigue there had been, it was all swept away and only the vibrant glow of a blossomed flower was left behind.
As he watches Luna sleeping contentedly with eyes filled with affection, he couldn't help but move away from the few strands of hair overlapping her face behind her ears and give her a soft peck on the forehead.
He was happy to share his first time (In this world) with this woman, she deserves it, women like her are rare, to never stop loving a person even though that person has forgotten about you. Alex vowed to never make her cry, never let her go. Maria and Sakuya, he will not let them go, he may not love them like Luna but he was sure one he will come to love them.
Alex's face turned vicious for a moment when he recalled what happened last night. If he was weak he would have died, worst lose his woman. He needs strength to protect himself, his loved ones.
''I need strength to protect everyone dear to me. I don't want to lose someone ever again. Whoever you might be I will make you pay for targeting my life. My life isn't just me alone, if I die a lot of people will be sad. I must find who is behind last night's assassination attempt. Sigh! If only I have my private force that will collect information.'' Alex murmured, he knew that the person or the organization behind tonight's assassination attempt must be really powerful. Even though alpha had quickly left, Alex was able to notice that the brown-haired woman was injured, some powerful as them injured means that the force behind the assassination must be trifled with.
He must carefully plan before making move.
*Sigh!
Another sigh escaped from Alex's mouth. Talking about the injured brown-haired woman, it remains him of Sera, somehow he had the feeling that the brown-haired woman he saw last time was related to Sera.
''I will go find him once I have time. I owe her a date after all.'' Alex murmured to himself before gently freeing himself from Luna's grapes.
After taking shower and get dressed in casual clothes, he left for the kitchen.
Karen and the maids preparing the morning breakfast froze. They were surprised to see their master come here, they thought he must still sleeping, especially after last night's battle.
Lowering their heads, they greeted their Master.
''Good morning master.''
''Good morning everyone. Excuse me I'm borrowing the kitchen for a while.''
Alex said before moving to prepare a simple breakfast, he may not be a great cook but a simple breakfast was achievable.
Karen and the maids watched their master with astonishment. Even though it was a simple breakfast, they were amazed at how beautifully it was arranged.
Watching their master cook make their hearts pound faster, they wished they could be in their mistress place. It's not every day that you will see a man go cook for his woman, nowadays something like this doesn't exist anymore.
'Madam is truly blessed.' thought the maids
Alex quickly finished cooking Luna's breakfast, he refused the maids' help and brought it to his room.
Coincidentally, Luna woke up just as he entered. Smiling Alex approached her, he put the breakfast beside her.
''Morning love.''
Luna rubbed her eyes while letting a yawn escape from her mouth, she replied ''Morning honey. Wow! My man is the best, to think he would cook breakfast for me. I love you.''
Luna said after seeing the breakfast Alex brought, she knew it was him to cook it. She pulled Alex toward her and kissed him.
Alex responded, after a short battle the two separated from each other.
219: Conquering The Endless Forest 1
The moment Luna ate the breakfast prepared by Alex, she couldn't help but shout,
''Delicious.''
Alex smiled upon hearing her praise. The breakfast was finished in the blink of an eye.
''Too delicious I don't mind eating this every morning you know?'' Luna said while staring at Alex. She was dead serious.
Smiling Alex said, ''I don't mind cooking for you.''
''Good. So, what does my honey want to say?" Luna asked after getting a satisfactory answer from Alex.
Alex was surprised that she knew he had something to say.
''Well, I'm sorry I won't be able to accompany you today as I'm going to train until late in the night. I must prepare for tomorrow, Leon will not be an easy opponent, the third princess is even more dangerous,'' he explained.
Luna wasn't dissatisfied hearing Alex's words, on the contrary, she found it normal, so she said.
''Don't worry I understand. Train hard. I know you can win against those two.''
''Thank you, love. You can h-"
''No need to finish what you're saying. I will be training with the girls. We mustn't fall too much behind, especially now that someone is targeting you.'' Luna cut Alex off and said.
Alex couldn't help but embrace Luna for a moment after hearing such words. After cuddling for a while they separated from each other and he left the room to go see his sister.
After chatting with Gracier and informed her about his training Alex left with Silveria.
Choosing another room he lay down on the bed, while Silveria bent over and stared into his heterochromia eyes.
''Master once again congratulations on your engagement. I have the perfect gift for you. You will understand once you are on the other side. See ya over there.'' she then flicked her fingers not giving Alex the time to question her.
Alex immediately falls asleep, his consciousness was sent to the Illusionary Battlefield.
He appeared in the Inner Zone. In front of him were endless snow and an ice forest.
''I wonder what Silveria meant by saying the perfect gift,'' Alex murmured while scanning his surrounding.
''Well, to help you in your training, I changed the Conversion Ratio (Real World Hour/Illusionary Battlefield Hour).''
Silveria who appeared in the air explained.
Alex's eyes widened when he heard Silveria's words, it was exactly what he planning to ask her. Who would have thought that she would see through him and propose it first?
''How is the current conversion ratio?" Alex asked, his eyes were full of anticipation.
Crossing her arms Silveria announced, she was sure that Alex would appreciate her gift.
''The current Conversion Ratio (Real World Hour/Isolation Space Hour): 1:24.''
Boom!
Something exploded inside Alex's mind the moment he heard those words. His eyes became bloodshot, his breathing quickened. 1-hour outside= 1 day here, it was to say for example 5 hours outside= 5 days here. This was exactly what he needed at the moment.
''Sil, you are the best. Indeed, it is the perfect gift for me,'' he said.
Chuckling Silveria said something that makes Alex furrowed his brows.
''You can only stay here for 10h (outside hour). It's the best I can do.''
''Sigh! It's to say 10 days. Well, one can do a lot of things in ten days. My goal will be to conquer the Endless Forest during these ten days.'' Alex declared eyes full of determination.
''That's the spirit. If you were to conquer the Endless Forest, what you will gain I think will help you in the incoming fights. Your chance of becoming the champion will increase. So do your best. I'm going to cheer you up from the sky.'' Silveria said before creating popcorn and started eating it.
Alex's face twitched few times.
Sighing he decided to start his training right away.
''Oh by the way the restriction put on your status has been lifted. You can now freely check your status,'' Silveria added.
Alex who was walking deeper into the ice forest stopped and before calling out his status.
''Status.''
『[Alexander Kael Touch]
Class: Magic Gunslinger
Age: 17
Male
Race: High Human
「 Rank 7」
Level 65
Experience Value (XP): 200/18800
Magic Power: 5020/5020
Magic: None
Attack: 1100
Defense: 1000
Agility: 1130
Intelligence: 1000
Luck: 780
BP: 0
SP: 0
Gift: Two Guns * Semi-sealed*
Skills: [Advanced Appraisal Level 1] [Item box Level 2] [Swift Fingers Max] [Divine Sense Level 4] [Throwing knife Level 5] [Dark Vision Level 2] [Dual Wielding Level 2] [Accel Level 3] [Knife Art Level 4] [Link Level 3] [Gun Art Level Level 10] (New) [Normal Regeneration Level 5] [Mana Recovery Level 5] [Synthesize Level 2] (New)
Special Abilities: [Language Comprehension][Danger Sense] [Overdrive] [Death's Eye] [Envisage] {Erase} {Magic Bullet} {Snatch} [Hellsing] [Xerox]
Titles: [Otherworlder] [The one who can't use Magic] [The one whose fingers are faster than Flash] [Goblin Slayer] [The Reborn]』
Alex was surprised to see that he had acquired a new skill. Come to think when he was fighting against those assassins, he seemed to have heard a system notification.
Curious, he decided to check the skill's description.
[Synthesie: The ability to merge multiple bullets into one bullet. Not only this bullet is faster but it is also powerful as well.
Current level: 2, is to say two into one.
Cost: 50 MP]
'Wow! What an incredible skill. I will try to level to five before leaving.' Alex decided.
[Synthesize]
Alex immediately used his new skill.
Bang Bang!
Two bullets merged into one, the new bullet tore through the air at incredible speed before piercing through two ice trees.
Crack!
Like a fragile piece of glass, the two sturdy ice trees were broken into two.
Alex gulped seeing the scene in front of him. He wondered how powerful this skill will be at level 10.
'I can't wait to test it in a fight.' he murmured.
Before trying to merge three bullets, unfortunately, he failed every time he tried.
Not wanting to waste his precious MP he decided to postpone his experiment for now.
After he decided to postpone his experiment for another time done with, Alex continued to walk deeper into the ice forest. While walking he kept thinking about new ideas, is it possible to combine synthesize plus Phantom Bullet and one of his special bullet? If he were able to do it then how powerful this bullet gonna be?
Come to think that bullet he had used in the fight against Leonardo, the Chaos bullet was incomplete if he were to merge synthesize plus Phantom Bullet plus his special bullets. He thinks that bullet would be perfect and dreadful as well. Maybe it won't consume all his MP. Such a bullet would be his trump card.
Shaking his head, Alex decided to focus on the task ahead as he had the impression that the chaos bullet will be completed only after synthesize reach the max level. Something that would not happen soon.
Suddenly, Alex who was walking stopped on his feet because something was coming towards his position at fast speed.
Alex readied his gun and from the other side of the forest something came out. It was a gigantic purple (mixed with white) lizard of 6 meters long. This lizard had a pointy white scale all over its body, above the lizard head was [Bane Lizard Level 62 (Mini-boss)].
The moment the bane lizard appeared, he looked at Alex as if he was looking at an ant.
Alex gulped, to think he would encounter a Mini-boss so soon. What bad luck. The skin of this monster must be pretty tough, meaning a normal bullet would not do any damage to it.
Knowing that this was not going to be an easy fight, Alex decided to remove his eye patch, however, halfway through the motion he stopped and jumped back because the bane lizard who had stayed silent until now attacked.
Opening his mouth, the bane lizard roared.
''Roarr!———!"
A deafening roar like a raging billow echoed in the forest. Just the soundwaves alone were enough to shake the whole forest.
Tremendous cold winds rose from the ground and formed a strong wind tornado that sent Alex crashing back.
Crack!!!!
He broke several trees in the process, Alex couldn't help but vomit blood. His back hurts like hell, thankfully before starting today's training, he wore Loki, or else he would be dead. Never he would have thought this monster to be this formidable.
Suddenly, Alex felt a chill down his spine, he quickly switched his gun with his two knives (Razor and Reaper). Crossing the two knives in front of his chest, Alex was able to defend against the bane lizard tail's strike.
Bang!
Once again Alex was flung back, he rolled on the ground a couple of times before standing up again.
The bane lizard was already before him and wanted to strike Alex with its sharp claw, however, his claw stopped few centimeters away from Alex's face.
Alex was coldly glaring at the bane lizard with his heterochromia eyes. He made use of his right eye, it was why the bane lizard momentarily froze.
Knowing that it was a temporary solution, Alex put strength into his right leg before sending a powerful leg strike toward the chin of the bane lizard.
Bang!
The enormous body of the bane lizard was sent tumbling back.
Alex locked his gun toward the monster white belly and fired.
[Synthesize]
Bang!
The supersonic bullet arrived before the still thrashing bane lizard and pierced through his belly.
Boom!
An anguished wail filled with pain could be heard.
Alex's attack didn't end there after shooting synthesize, he made use of phantom bullet to finish the bane lizard. There was an enormous hole in the belly of the bane lizard.
After twitching for a few minutes, the body of the bane lizard became motionless before disappearing.
Alex held his knees to catch his breath.
It happened at that moment.
Whoosh! Bang!
Alex's head burst like watermelon and he was insta killed.
220: Another Ambush
While Alex was trying to conquer the Endless Forest, outside in the real world Luna and Gracier were leaving the Blue Haven Villa to go to Maria's villa.
En route Gracier kept looking at Luna strangely until the latter couldn't take it anymore, therefore she asked.
''What's the matter?''
''Big sister Luna why are you shining today? What I meant you look more beautiful, your skin became more flawless. What's your secret? What happened last night for you to change so much?"
Luna put on a troubled expression not knowing what to say. It's not like she could say it's because I had a wonderful night with your brother.
Smiling helplessly Luna said, ''Don't worry you will understand one day, yes one day.''
Upon hearing her response, Gracier cocked her head in confusion.
''What does that mean? Can you be more accurate?"
Luna couldn't help but blush thinking it would have been great if Alex was here. He may know a way to deal with Gracier.
Just as Luna was hesitating about how to respond, she saw their villa appear in the distance. She breathed a sigh of relief and switched the subject.
''Look we have arrived.''
Even though she wanted to continue questioning Luna, Gracier knew that now wasn't the time.
Unlike Alex's villa, the girl's villa wasn't gigantic, however, in them of beauty, it doesn't lose too much.
After bypassing the guards, Luna and Gracier entered the villa. Maria and Sakuya were in the training ground, so the girls went directly there.
When the two arrived at the training ground they saw Maria and Sakuya fighting using Shinai. They stopped the moment Luna and Gracier entered.
While wiping away their sweat using a towel given to them by one of the butlers, Maria and Sakuya approached the duo.
''Morning Lû.''
Maria greeted her childhood friend with a warm smile. Even though she appears calm on the outside, inside it wasn't the case she was surprised to see Luna glow. This could mean only one thing, she did that thing.
''Morning Xia. I knew you two would be training as usual.'' Luna replied with a smile in turn.
Sakuya didn't say anything for a moment, she observed Luna, she even went around the latter to sniff her.
''What are you doing Sakuya? Have you become a dog?" Luna was amused.
Sakuya ignored Luna's question and continued doing what she started.
Suddenly, she burst into laughter, Sakuya laughed hard, still laughing she said.
''Our little Lû has become a woman. Wow! Alex is quick. As expected of the man I choose.''
Both Luna and Maria rolled their eyes when they heard Sakuya's words.
However, there was someone interested in Sakuya's words, 'has become a woman' to be more exact.
''Morning Onee-san,'' Gracier said.
The moment Sakuya heard the word onee-san she froze before turning to face Gracier with her most dazzling smile.
''What's the matter Gracier-chan?"
''What becomes a woman mean?" Gracier asked with an innocent smile.
Like Luna, Sakuya was lost for words, however, being what she is she decided to explain things to her sister. It's the big sister's responsibility to explain things to her little sister.
Like a good teacher Sakuya opened her mouth to explain, ''When you heard someone became a woman, it means that-"
Boom!
Sakuya was cut short, she couldn't finish her explanation because Luna appeared right before her and sent a punch straight to her face.
If not for Sakuya fast reaction, she would have suffered. When she noticed Luna appear before her, she hastily created a wind shield in front of her trying to negate Luna's punch. She thought that she could stop her, however, reality taught her otherwise, it wasn't a normal punch.
''Do not corrupt such pure girl or else" Luna said while cracking her knuckles.
''Tch!" Sakuya clicked her tongue in annoyance.
Gracier was dumbfounded by the current situation. 'It is one thing if you don't want to explain things to me, however, why are you stopping someone who wanted to?' Gracier asked herself perplexed.
''You two stop it.'' Maria started walking forward to suddenly froze in place.
Because Luna had used her left hand to punch Sakuya, the ring on her left hand became visible.
Maria's eyes widened, her expression turned sour, however, she quickly changed it.
''Congratulation Lû.'' she said feeling happy for her friend. The previous emotion had disappeared, she knew it was jealousy.
Luna blushed hearing Maria's words, it was at that moment Sakuya noticed the ring Luna was wearing. Like Maria she was surprised before she started to smile, she didn't forget to congratulate Luna while thinking she will be the next.
After exchanging few jokes. Luna explained to the girls what happened last night. Hearing that Alex and she got ambushed by black-clothed men, the girls decided to head out. Their destination was the Adventurer Guild. They decided to take a simple quest to complete. They must gain strength to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Once inside the guild, they selected an orc subjugation quest. Seeing four beautiful girls, whispers started flying here and there.
Ignoring them the girls left the guild toward the orc's subjugation location.
It was a forest located northwest of the outer capital.
Along the way, the girls killed few goblins. The orc's village was located in the depth of the forest.
However, just before arriving, Maria stopped because the forest had become too quiet around this area.
''Sakuya,.'' Maria called out.
''I know,'' Sakuya responded. She held her hand out. A white mist came out from her and was dispersed into the air.
Shortly after Sakuya who closed her eyes opened them and declared,
''Twelves enemies divided into three groups.''
Gracier's body tensed when she heard that.
''Don't worry, nothing will happen with us three here,'' Luna said trying to comfort Gracier.
This seemed to have worked because Gracier became calm after hearing Luna's words.
In another location, the twelve gray robbed men lying in ambush were not aware that they have been spotted.
The leader of this group was wondering why did their vice guild master ask them to wait for this group here.
Suddenly, the leader felt a chill down his spine, so unconsciously he spun around, his soul almost left his body.
Maria should be standing fifty meters away appeared in front of them. Holding two crystal daggers emitting one-chilling energy she danced. The leader was quick on his feet as he jumped back, however, his comrades weren't lucky.
In the blink of an eye, numerous daggers slashes were sent, blood splattered from the bodies of the four gray robbed men like fountains spraying into midair. Their streams of blood coalesced into the shape of blood ice blades that swooped down and slashed at them. Before they let out a shriek, they were pierced in the chest by the bloody ice and flew into before getting nailed against the trees.
After Maria was done with the four, she spun to look at the leader.
'Flee'
Facing the smiling Maria, the leader's decision was swift, he decided to flee for his life.
'What a joke. I'm slightly stronger than the other. Seeing how quickly they have been dispatched I stand no chance. Screw the mission, my life is more important. Who knows what the vice guild master is thinking. He may have sent us to be butchered.'
While thinking that the leader fled, leaving his subordinates behind.
Maria was flabbergasted when she saw the leader running away. Her eyes became cold, she created an ice spear, and before throwing it.
Poof! Boom!
It was instakill, the leader didn't have the time to dodge before being pierced and blasted into smithereens as the ice spear exploded.
In another location, Luna dashed straight into the group of gray robbed men like a streaking meteor, crashing onto her victims.
Boom!
Before one of the unfortunate men figured out the situation, it was plowed into a corpse underneath Luna's feet. In this thunderous explosion, the surroundings couldn't help but rumble, where cracks spread across the ground. The mighty impact proliferated in powerful airwaves, striking and blasting away the others that couldn't evade in time. In an instant, the area around Luna was cleanly swept. Apart from the spiderweb-like fissures underneath her feet, there was nothing else left.
If one looks at Luna currently, one could see her glowing in holy light. It was her new special ability. She doesn't how but somehow she gained a new ability. This ability strengthen her muscles temporarily, giving her superhuman strength for a short period.
Before the poor men thrown away could retaliate they were crushed by Luna's mighty punches.
''How barbaric,'' Sakuya commented before moving.
In flash, she disappeared and when she reappeared she was already in the middle of the last group.
This group was surprised, however, they tried to counterattack, unfortunately, Sakuya's katana was faster.
When she moved dozens of slashes were sent, heads flew into the air, blood spurted from the headless bodies like a fountain. Sakuya had already left, no blood landed on her. She reappeared where she was and sheathed her Katana.
The fifteen men were eliminated in flash. This surprised the one behind this mission.
Hiding in another location was a man dressed in dark gray robbed, it was this man that used an illusion to deceive the fifteen men pretending to be the vice guild master because like the vice guild master he had golden hair and golden eyes.
''Wow! They are sure interesting. I want them. Especially that blue-eyed hot babe.'' muttered the man with a lecherous expression, when suddenly his expression changed.
Coming toward him was a flame arrow. It was fired by Gracier who was sensed his position.
Knowing that now wasn't the time, the fake vice guild master decided to leave, however, before leaving he glanced at Gracier, more accurately, her eyes, her left eye.
''I want it,'' he said before disappearing.
Back to the girl's side.
''How was it? Did you manage to-"
Before Maria could finish her question, Gracier shook her head.
''I see. How unfortunate. We didn't find anything before we could investigate the gray robbed men's bodies they burst into flame. Hah! How troublesome, let's go back.'' Maria said, the others nodded, they were not in the mood to continue today's quest any longer.
Unaware of what happened outside, Alex was struggling in the Inner Zone.