Chapter 511: Artificial Intelligence (1) (2/2)

We never really got the time to truly interact with each other. However, I am certain that I only see her as another Hero like Raiden, Kazeyoshi, Amry and Matthew.

I also only added her as my companion with the suggestion of Yuko and Yumiko.

As our time together piled up ever since becoming my Companion, I couldn't deny that I was also slowly getting attracted to her. I had no idea how it was for her. Are we being influenced by the divergence of our destinies? Or is this just the same thing as how people develop feelings towards someone they spent more time with?

”After this, we'll have more time to spend together so… let me know more about you, Hikari.” After saying this, I circled my arm around her waist and overlapped my lips with her.

This is what she's asking, the bid for good luck. However, this is also our first kiss.

And as soon as I felt her lips on mine, I mysteriously understood her feelings. It was conveyed through it.

Despite what she's showing, she's also confused about what she's feeling. But at the same time, she's happy and excited.

After our lips separated, the girl stuck her tongue out without saying anything more before she dashed towards one of the two staircases going upwards.

She escaped.

That girl was totally embarrassed by what happened.

Following her example, the other five who were watching all that happened were biting their lips. Starting with Avelin who copied what Hikari said, she jumped in my arms and kissed me as her good luck charm. Then there's Elise, Dannae, Reinys and finally Noelle.

And among them, Noelle also dashed towards one of the opened staircases as soon as our lips separated. However, with her, I saw how her face became fully flushed that her hand wouldn't be able to cover it. And even if she said something, she would only produce mumbles that I wouldn't be able to understand.

After watching all of them ascend the stairs to take on the challenge. I turned around and left the building.

Spreading my Energy Senses to trace the faint controlled Source Energy back to its owner.

”Let's see what kind of surprise you will give me. I will climb your makeshift 'tower of challenge' if that's what you want. But first… let me see if you're worth taking out of here.” I muttered with a sly grin on my lips.

I deliberately acted like this because… I am certain that it's watching me.