Chapter 109 - #108 Guarding mission (1/2)
Class: Blade Master (Lv. 8; +15 Str, +15 Agi, +7 Const) 103/1280 XP
Beastmaster (Lv. 6) 215/320 NXP
After a few days, I was finally able to return back to the Oarburgh hideout where I was instantly greeted by Chelsea and Taeko. Chelsea, of course, sensed that she was being a third wheel so she excused herself with a deadpan face.
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”...Anyway, that should be everything that happened. I was quite surprised to find such interesting Danger Beast among that group.” I quickly narrated everything that happened on my journey to Taeko who was pressing herself to me while I was gently fondling her buŧŧȯċks.
”I see, it sounds like you are quite proficient in using spear...There is so many things I have yet to know about you. Anyway, isn't it too early for such activities~?” Taeko replied with a curious expression and gentle smile before she asked me in teasing tone while flashing me a playful smile.
This girl...heh. When did she become so full of emotions as far as to tease me? However, her teasing reminds me of Raksaya a bit. I just hope her and my daughter are safe and living happy life, although it must have been difficult for my daughter to grow up without a fatherly figure. but on the other hand, she has 2 kind women looking out for her.
I thought while looking into Taeko's lime-colored eyes with a happy smile before it was replaced with a slightly sad smile as I started staring past her into the empty space.
”? Akashi? Are you alright?” Taeko put her hands on my cheeks while bringing her worried face closer and then she asked with an extremely worried tone.
?!...I shouldn't worry about things I can't affect. I should focus on making Taeko happy instead of thinking about my past. And of course on getting stronger to secure the safety of people I care about, then come other things.
”It's nothing, don't show such concerned expression, it doesn't suit you as much as your smile.” I smiled after clearing my head and immediately took hold of Taeko's hands.
Maybe she sensed that I was truly fine right now, so she just nodded her head with a happy smile.
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After spending some time with Taeko, I went to inform Mera about the situation.
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”So we are to guard him if I understood everything correctly...?” Mera asked just to be sure with a complicated expression.
”Yes, is there any problem with it?” I asked back with a confused expression.
”Well, his location is...troublesome. Plus we never performed any guarding missions so we are pretty much inexperienced in this.” Mera explained with a slightly embarrassed smile.
”You can plant a few of your spies into that town and make them regularly report to you. I highly doubt that anyone would try to ȧssassinate him inside that town, even that fatass Honest is too lazy to do so. However, if he ever decides to leave the city and travel towards the Capital, I would be grateful if you could protect him yourself. I have only formed casual cooperation with him, he doesn't fully trust me yet so I didn't try to control his movement.” I dropped my ȧss on the soft couch in her room while explaining.
”Hoo? You request my personal involvement, huh?” She sat down opposite to me and asked me with a teasing smile while staring straight into my eyes.
”*sigh* Don't make me say it again...Despite your perverted and ŀustful nature, you are a great leader as long as that matter doesn't involve any girls.” I released a tired sigh before saying what she wanted to hear and her smile immediately widened when she heard my words, however she also pouted.
”Excuse me? Who is perverted and ŀustful? It's only girls and not just any girl will do, only cute ones!” She retorted while winking at me with an innocent face, the type of face that only innocent maiden could form which definitely didn't suit her.
”Anyway, you have spent some time with his daughter, Spear, right?...Is she cute?” She asked with a curious smile even before I could reply to her previous words.
*Bam!* I instantly performed knife hand strike on top of her head.
”Ow...Hey! What was that for?!” She held her head before she shouted at me with a dissatisfied expression.
”That's what I am talking about!” I shouted back at her while forcing a smile out of myself but a loud sound of gritting teeth also came from me.
”So...Are you going to answer my question?” She still asked while holding her head and winking at me with her tongue stuck out.
Hah?! ...This woman, there are many types of people in this world. This is dangerous world where most of the people don't hesitate to confess if they like someone since they could easily have regrets right next day but she...she is just having fun all day every day! Forget it, she is too bothersome to deal with.
I thought and stood up from my seat.
”?” She looked a bit confused as she tilted her head to the side.
”I don't know your definition of cute but I guess you would like her. She is kind, innocent, and slightly naive. Her looks are also good while she also has an aura around her of an important person. But I doubt she would like you back...” I said with a provoking smirk while slowly walking towards the door.
”I see, thanks for informing me. Anyway, where are you going?” She asked before I was able to walk out of the room.