Enchant Gunner: Bullets And Magic - Chapter 30: Chapter 28: The Final Stage and The First Connection and The Conclusion

 

H: “Ce res? Are you crying?”

Hans was blown tens of meters away, but Ceres(?) is slowly shrinking that distance.

Ceres(?) was definitely crying. Hans on the other hand remained baffled from the scene in front of him. He could stand up any moment he wanted to, but what appears to be something unexpected from the current Ceres(?), left him paralyzed on the floor.

Ceres(?) is wailing, but her face shows no emotion. Her heart is bawling, but only her tears is the only change on her expression, trickling down as if there was no end. Like an unneeded accessory, embellished on her fair and beautiful skin. It certainly does not suit her usually glaring eyes.

C(?): “”

Amidst that emotionless face, Ceres(?) mouth move in succession. But there was no voice all the while. Still, the message reached Hans but it never made him feel any better. Instead, it hit his core hard, enough to bring him back to reality. That is because, her words were

C: “I’m so rry”

repeatedly, as she walks towards Hans.

H: “!”

Somehow, Hans is now starting to get the whole picture. The last puzzle piece was finally found.

H: “I see.”

Ceres is still there.

That is why, there is no need to worry. He now knows what to do. Well, partly, as he is not yet completely sure about the method that has sprung out of his head. But for now, there is no other options for him but to face Ceres.

Amidst his thinking, he remembered the words of Ms. Information after sharing his mana with Florensia.

H: “But of course, you won’t make it easy, huh Ceres?”

C: “”

Without any response, Ceres still remained without expression. But instead of words, she moved her hand. There appears a small ball of purple lightning, wanting to burst out of its position and is about to do so at any moment. It released sounds of electric currents, crawling around any surface it meets.

H: “Hey, hey I never thought you hated me that much.”

Of course, it was a light jest from Hans. He stood up from his place and tapped a portion of his clothes, where dust accumulated after crashing onto the gate and wall.

C: “”

But per that word, Ceres hand seemed to stop for a second.

H: “I was kidding. Don’t take it seriously.”

Hans smiled. Even though he knew that this situation did not call for it, he felt delighted by that unnoticeable reaction from Ceres. But her hand moved once again, throwing the ball of electricity towards Hans. Like a bullet fired from a gun, a zapping sound came from its trajectory before reaching where Hans was standing.

H: “Whoa there!”

*zap!* *boom!*

Hans jumped upwards and used the wall as footstool, kicking it with force to propel him towards the place near the huge orb, leaving the place where he stood obliterated which is caused by the powerful blast from the electricity.

Now Hans is exactly behind Ceres, who is slowly turning around to face him.

Gor: “M-M-M-My Goddess Wh-What is wrong?? Can you not hear our plea???”

H: “Give it up, old man. Sure, that’s your Goddess, but she won’t hear anything. I don’t know why though.”

H: “Wha Whaaaa. WHAAAHaT tHE heCk ARE You SAyING?!?”

Gorglan is starting to lose it. From the start, he envisioned a grand parade. Where their Goddess enters their realm with magnificence. Like a grand entrance of a divine being. Welcomed with all their hearts, the Goddess will then bless them with her all-knowing authority. He thought it would be the perfect stage for them to start the revolutionary war against the other races, until the Demon race reigns above all.

However,

It seems like his plan is ruined. The Goddess herself is not only ignoring him, she is even seeking to destroy whatever she sees in her path.

*zap!*

Gor: “WHAT?!?”

It was like a hammer that hit him in a flash. He was struck by the floating orbs in the air, instantly rendering him unconscious. He dropped down to the ground just like the lying Minotoros, as if he was drained out of his mana. He is not moving at all.

H: “Is he dead?”

Looking closely, Hans noticed Gorglan’s chest moving. He is still alive and breathing.

C: “”

Ceres kept walking in the direction of Hans. But just like before, she disappeared without any trace, appearing right in front of Hans.

H: “Hey now”

C: “”

However, even though Hans feels her hostility, her bloodlust, he felt like there was still something different along those. He felt like she wants something from him but could not do anything because of her current state. Her tears, which is still falling down, is one proof of that.

H: [“Ceres is a crybaby after all.”]

Thought Hans to himself.

Clad Armis have now dissipated and is no longer usable. He has to wait for another 12 hours for him to be able to use it again. But given the current situation, there was no way he could wait that long.

On the other hand, he could not possibly attack Ceres. She is hostile now, but the chance that she is doing it out of her will is higher than any other possibilities. But even before that, Hans just cannot attack someone important to him, even under any kind of circumstances.

However, there is one thing he knows he can do.

But for him to be able to do that, he must find a way to get close to her as much as possible without getting attacked.

H: “I mean”

If he tried to get close

Hans kicked the ground below to propel himself towards Ceres. But before he could even do so, Ceres also dashed directly towards him and punched him in the gut. Hans barely guarded the attack with his arms by crouching, but the force of the assault pushed him back. Fortunately, this time, he is much more attentive because it was the same attack as before. Planting his feet to the ground, it prevented him to be blown away like it did a while ago.

C: “”

But Ceres won’t spare him a moment.

H: “Wha-”

After stopping the inertia, Hans already found Ceres dashing her way towards him with two daggers on her hands. They are made from the same lightning she produces from her hands.

H: “Using a weapon is unfair!”

*slash!* *zap*

H: “Whoa!”

Hans could only dodge the incoming barrage of slashes from Ceres.

A downward slice from above his head. He jumped back to evade it. But it was followed by another horizontal slash using her left dagger to the abdomen. So he used his mana-reinforced fist, a small Mana Burst, to punch the incoming dagger downwards, losing its course. Though it makes his hand lag because of the numbness, left by the Mana Burst skill. But without waiting for another second, this time, the right dagger came for him.

H: “Kuh!”

The attack continued and Hans could only do so much to dodge them or deflect them. Every raid is pushing him back. But even though they miss, the electric shock crawls its way to Hans’ skin, inflicting a certain amount of damage.

Hans tried to use the techniques he learned from his former instructor in close-quarter combat and counter Ceres’ assaults, with the purpose of rendering her incapable of moving. But Ceres would just recover from it unnaturally, as if she is pushed by something after falling down to the ground.

C: “”

Ceres still remained composed, or it should have been. But sweat is pouring relentlessly from her forehead and her face is turning pale. But she did not stopped attacking Hans all the while. Moreover, her attacks just escalates and becoming swifter and stronger as the minute passes. Hans can handle it for even a day or so without tiring but it was not the case for Ceres.

H: “Aah, is there no other choice but to do it by force??”

Noticing the deteriorating state of Ceres, Hans grew impatient. He remembers one thing in his head that he could ask whatever it is about. So for the plan he was about to execute, he turned to that entity for an inquiry.

H: “Ms. Information, is there any other way to use Clad Armis again without waiting for the cooldown?”

 

H: “Huh? Why didn’t you say so??”

 

H: “Ugh Right. Sorry about that. I’m getting rushed here.”

 

H: “So, how?”

 

H: “Just the idea that I could use it again is all I need to know.”

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H: “Worried?”

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H: “I don’t plan to die. Not until I saved Ceres.”

He unconsciously smiled from the voice’s silence. He imagined a girl with a complicated expression after hearing what he just said.

At any rate, Hans had already made his resolve. Whatever the case, he will not back down from saving Ceres. Even if it cost him a huge amount of physical breakdown.

H: “Here we go. Clad Armis.”

*THUMP!*

His heart pumped like it pumped a whole life’s worth, forcing Hans to feel nauseous and delirious. His balance was thrown out of the window and blood have dripped down his nose and ears. His body felt heavier than it could, yet his muscles felt like they were tearing all together because of the tension.

H: “Ugh!!”

He clutched his chest above his clothes, trying to ease the pain. But it was no use. Blood has now started to come out from his eyes. As if he was shedding tears of blood. There was no way one would think he is fine after seeing him in his shape.

And like a final touch, Hans threw up an insane amount of blood.

H: “*pant* *pant* Damn, that was something *pant*”

His eyes went dark, and his face paled in comparison to Ceres’. His breathing turned ragged but he felt the power surging inside him, nonetheless.

H: “Phew Alright.”

Wiping the blood away from his face, the bluish flame appeared all over his body. Cladding him in a cloak like appearance, serving as an aura of armor.

H: “Let’s go for a final round. What do you think, Ceres?”

C: “”

Still there was no response. Only tears.

H: “I’ll go first!”

He dashed towards Ceres with great vigor, as if what happened earlier was just a dream. He does not feel any pain now and a potent force swelled deep inside him. It was the result of the skill Clad Armis.

H: “Haaa!”

Hans’ target was the daggers. He would not dare attack Ceres herself but for now, he must remove any means of assault from Ceres.

C: “”

Hans used his fist to punch the dagger away, but Ceres was not there anymore. She disappeared in a blink of an eye, and just like before, she is already behind Hans. It was only a split second. Even Hans could not easily predict her movements. It is like, Ceres is moving out of human standards.

*slash!*

H: “Kh!”

Hans back was slashed from his shoulder down to his lower back. He forced his body to turn and landed safely to the ground, facing Ceres who is striking her dagger in the air to remove the blood that got on it.

H: “Damn, that hurts.”

His back throbbed with pain. He noticed that even with his Clad Armis, Ceres’ dagger still went through it like she was slicing a tofu. Ceres’ dagger was powerful to begin with, but even with Clad Armis, Hans’ original defense did not help.

H: “Just how strong is that Goddess inside you?”

Hans was appalled. But still, his objective did not change.

H: “In this times, I so really want a weapon.”

Because fighting bare hands is not his style, of course.

H: “Again.”

He kicked the ground once again and within a millisecond, he found himself in front of Ceres. Using his palm, he planted a small amount of mana in it and strike Ceres left wrist.

*tap!”

It was a toned down Mana Burst.

Hans’ right hand then held her shoulder firmly so that she could no longer escape. The left dagger fell of Ceres’ hand because of the paralysis caused by Hans’ attack, then it disappeared into the air with a zap.

C: “”

But after using a small Mana Burst with his left hand, of course the numbness started assaulting it. He could not move it for a few seconds.

It was only a few seconds. He knew he could do more than one more chance to push down Ceres, but it was that few seconds that Ceres needed.

*stab!!*”

H: “Tch!”

Ceres right dagger impaled Hans’ left arm, exactly above his elbow.

And without letting a moment pass, Ceres dragged that impaled dagger downwards slicing its way out of Hans skin, then upwards, completely cutting of Han’s arm.

H: “Kh!!”

Hans’ cut arm fell down on the ground with a thud. Lifeless and unmoving, the blood spilled out from it. Blood spurted out of Hans’ sliced arm, painting Ceres arm with red. Some even reached her cheeks.

Nevertheless, Hans still held onto Ceres shoulder all the while, amidst the excruciating pain. It was already his adrenaline that drives him to reach his objectives.

H: “Just you wait, Ceres! I won’t go down from this!”

He will definitely save Ceres.

C: “!!”

Ceres laid down her eyes to where Hans’s arm was cut off. Blood continued to flow out and Hans’ face was contorted because of the pain. For the first time in a while, light came back to her eyes. Her lips trembled as she was trying to speak. But she could not do so. She is still under the influence of the Goddess’ mana and is prevented to move out of her will.

H: “Ch ance!”

With that slight pause from Ceres, Hans took it as a chance and executed his plan. Ignoring the pain on his left arm, he closed his distance to Ceres’ face and

C: ” Mmph”

He planted his lips on hers.

H: “”

Now, Hans needs to use Mana Drain to suck out the Mana of the Goddess from Ceres. But of course that will also result to draining Ceres’ mana. So taking that in mind, Hans inserted his tongue inside Ceres.

H: [“The more the skin is thinner, the easier the sharing of mana will be.”]

He crawled his tongue inside Ceres’ mouth, exploring every crevice and corners of it. Searching for the best point of connection where mana would flow much easier. And all the while, their point of connection started glowing bluish and purple. As if a bridge was formed between them, the purple light passed through Ceres lips to Hans’, absorbing it.

After transforming it into his own mana, Hans then sends back a small amount of his own mana to Ceres which also includes her original mana. That way, Hans was only removing the mana of the Goddess from Ceres body and returning what is originally hers, preventing from over-draining her.

C: “Ahlm *kiss* Mmph Schlp Ahlelm”

Hans continued assaulting Ceres’ lips while performing the mana purification. Soft moans escaped from Ceres’ lips, as Hans relentlessly inserted his tongue once again. Hans then twisted his tongue around Ceres’ and unconsciously, Ceres did the same.

Even though Ceres’ eyes are wide open, she was not moving all the while. Her body made her lips the only focal point. The resistance she once had while attacking Hans is now gone. Even Hans no longer needs to hold her down from her shoulder.

C: “Mmph *slurp* Ahhm Llelm *kiss* ”

Drool have started to trickle down her mouth. But Hans did not mind so, as the vast amount of mana needs to be sucked out as soon as possible without stopping.

C: “Nnh!”

Ceres feet was about to give in so Hans used his right hand to hold her up. Ceres’ arms no longer moved and the lightning dagger disappeared without a trace. Her eyes is starting to return to its former color as she closes them.

Slowly

And slowly

Gently

And gently

The mana that made Ceres go berserk is being sucked out of her body and is replaced by a warm and gentle one. Hans felt like he is doing it much easier than he did with Florensia. As if something is primarily pushing out the mana from inside Ceres’ body and letting Hans draw it out. It is like something or someone is giving it out on a silver plate, making it easy for Hans to manipulate the mana inside Ceres.

C: “Nn *kiss* Ha *chlp* ns”

H: “?”

Hans certainly heard Ceres voice. But to make sure, he continued his attack on Ceres without any reserve. Something was already building up inside him, but the sheer thought of saving Ceres made him ignore it all the while.

C: “Wai *kiss* Mmph! *shlp* Hans!”

H: “”

After determining that it was now fine to end it, Hans pulled his lips back. Their lips parted and left a string of saliva, making a bridge between them, but soon collapsed. Hans felt relieved after seeing Ceres’ eyes and hair return to normal, though still dazed. However, he also felt a tinge of regret after removing his lips on hers.

Just for a second, something was released from Ceres body and went towards the crystal that is adorned on top of the Staff of Oblivion.

The plan was successful.

C: “Mmh Haa”

Ceres raised her head and looked at Hans with dazed eyes, yet her expression tells she is vexed.

C: “Muu You You stole my first kiss”

Hans was surprised by Cere’s first words. But nonetheless, he remained calm.

H: ” You’re right. I just stole it, didn’t I?”

Hans smiled wryly at Ceres’ first remark after everything that happened. Even so, he found his solace at that simple sentence, making him register that everything has now ended.

C: ” Mm And it was a lewd kiss at that”

Ceres still remembers the sensation on her lips, as if Hans is still there.

C: [“It felt so hot yet warm at the same time.”]

Strength has left Ceres and leaned onto Hans, burying her face on his chest. Perhaps, from the embarrassment, she just did so without even thinking.

C: “Fuu”

It finally ended.

Thought Hans to himself, feeling relieved at the ending. His body felt heavy because of the toll on his body after forcefully using Clad Armis for a second time without waiting for its cooldown. And of course, because of the blood lost from his severed arm.

The surrounding place is now silent. The Minotoros’ body have begun disappearing like the monsters in a dungeon. Gorglan was knocked unconscious. The machine died down and stopped from functioning.

It is like the curtain to the play is now dropped, as a finale.

H: “Phew That’s it, I guess.”

Right after then, the mana in the air started resonating with each other, creating small orbs of light floating around. It looks like fireflies have entered the premise and are happily dancing the day away. Such place is so magical, yet ephemeral. It seemed like they were both inside a dream filled with only the lights surrounding them.

C: “”

Hans felt a tugging on his chest where Ceres is clutching.

C: “Your arm”

H: “Ah Yeah. Haha. It fell off, huh?”

Laughing uncomfortable about how he should react, Hans turned to scratching the back of his head using his right hand.

C: “It’s not a laughing matter! Muu *sigh* I know it’s something obvious but Does it hurt?”

H: “Hmm It felt numb after a while. And the bleeding stopped so I should be fine.”

Ceres shifted her head and faced the arm that is severely cut off. He saw some of the blood still dripping down from his torn clothes. Then followed a large sense of guilt, washing her over as she felt her tears falling down her cheeks once more.

C: “*sniffle* I’m sorry Hans *hic* I’m really sorry *sob*”

H: “*sigh* You were also crying earlier. Does that mean you remember what happened?”

Hans place his remaining hand on top of Ceres head and stroke her hair as gentle as possible.

C: “*hic* Mm *sniffle* I *sob* saw it all I saw everything *sniffle* When you were hurt because of me *sob* You even coughed up blood Uu Your figure of not giving up *sniffle* and still tried to save me”

H: “There There You don’t have to worry about it.”

C: “But still!”

Hans pushed Ceres for him to see her face. Hans then flicked his fingers to hit Ceres’ forehead. This made Ceres stopped from crying and looked at Hans with bewilderment.

H: “I’m just fulfilling my promise, aren’t I?”

C: “!”

*thump*

Ceres heart beats faster and faster after hearing Hans’ words. She felt happy yet embarrassed at the same time. Her cheeks flushed and tears formed in the corner of her eyes.

H: “I told you, I will keep you safe. I will protect you. I even swore to your parents that I will do so.”

C: ” Hans”

Hans pulled Ceres’ head back and placed it on his chest for a hug.

H: “That’s why, losing a limb or two doesn’t bother me. As long as I can save you in the end.”

C: “Uu *sniffle* Idiot! Do you know what you’re saying?? *sob* Again! You keep being nice to me Even though I said cruel things to you like before!”

H: “We’re coming back to this? Hahaha.”

C: “Of course! Stupid Hans! *sniffle*”

Ceres hits Hans’ chest lightly. She is venting out her own frustrations about herself. But on the other side of the note, she felt happy she could no longer take it. As if all the happiness in the world was concentrated just on her. She felt she is the luckiest woman alive.

Just because there is Hans, who is gently stroking her head right now.

H: “Did I fulfill my promise, moon princess?”

C: “Mm You perfectly did”

Ceres wiped the tears of her eyes and smiled. It was the brightest smile she ever showed her entire life.

C: [“Aaahh I really so love him”]

They both stared at each other ever so tenderly. Closing the distance, inch by inch.

C: “Hans You see, I”

Ceres slightly closed her eyes, staring at Hans’ lips and eyes, back and forth. Hans remained silent, knowing what Ceres wanted. Without thinking much, Hans also felt the same way, given by their current situation.

H: “Hm?”

C: “I”

Another inch, then another, then another. Until their lips are close enough that with only the slightest movement, it will cause them to touch.

C: “Hans I lo-”

??: “CERES~~!!!”

C: “!!”

A familiar voice rang out inside the room, bringing back Ceres and Hans to reality. Or rather, forcefully dragged back to reality.

C: “Anya??”

A: “Ceres~!! And Hans~ Ah.”

S: “Anya! *pant* Wait! *pant* H-Huh? Anya?”

Followed by a haggard Sofiel, a number of people entered the now lighted room. Anya froze at the spectacle in front of her, seeing Ceres clung to Hans, with both her arms locked onto Hans’ neck.

S: “Ah”

Sofiel also stopped and saw the scene.

Lu: “Oh”

Followed by Lucia.

T: “Awawa”

Then Tia, who is covering her eyes while peeking through her fingers.

Flo: “Nuhahahaha! We have come at the wrong moment, eh? Young’uns?”

Lastly, Florensia who’s laughing joyously while holding her fan on her mouth.

H: “Well, well Isn’t this something. Hahaha.”

Hans just laughed it off. Where in Ceres

C: “Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!”

crouched down in embarrassment while covering her face.

 

..

.

*knock* *knock*

H: ” Florensia, I’m here to report.”

Flo: “Enter.”

*click*

With a thud, I heard the door behind me clicked close. I’ve entered the office of the Guild Master at the Guild House for a specific purpose in mind. That is to report the whole incident that happened yesterday, or is now called by the townspeople as, “The Time Plague Incident.”

Everyone knew what happened and knew that the time have stopped, noticing that a certain time have actually passed even though they felt like it was only for a mere second. The event started at just around the start of evening, but when Florensia have reversed the curse spell, it was already past midnight.

In response to that, Florensia distributed a notice about the incident, explaining the occurrence to the residents and the adventurers. Saying that it was caused by an unknown monster, which spread a virus that caused everyone to fall into a sort of time stopped state.

Oh, and I also learned then that no one yet have seen the face or even the figure of the Guild Master. All they know is that Lucia is working under her and then relays the messages from the Guild Master to the general public. They don’t even know if she’s a man or a woman.

H: “Excuse me.”

Florensia was busy altering the composition of the curse spell that was casted at the whole town, so she never had the chance to observe what happened underground. That’s why she now called me like this to tell her the whole story.

I haven’t eaten my breakfast yet so I’m still exhausted. The pain in left arm isn’t helping either. It was treated as soon as we got out of the labyrinth, but unfortunately there was no one who could use a restoration spell at the moment. I thought of asking Florensia but she told me that she couldn’t use any healing spells. Telling me that, she specializes in curse spells.

And, even if I did found someone who can use a restoration spell to bring back my severed arm, it seemed like the mana from the blade Ceres used to cut it, infected the cells around the portion of the cut. Even using a healing spell could not heal it in an instant. So now, I’m waiting for it to recover naturally. Just what kind of mana did that Goddess have?

Flo: “Umu. You can relax and sit at the couch there, young’un.”

H: “Will do then.”

I sat down at the expensive looking couch that felt so soft to the touch, sinking down the moment my butt met the seat.

Ohh This is nice.

Flo: “Well then, young’un. I know I can just go to you and ask, but this is a confidential information. We cannot have anyone hear anything about this.”

H: “Now that you mention it, you got out of the room that time, huh?”

Flo: “That is right. Because of the mana you gave me, I can now maintain my body for as long as it will last. Gracious Young’un. I never thought you just gave me a month’s worth of mana.”

Florensia closed her eyes and shook her head from left to right.

H: “Only a month?”

Flo: “What are you saying? Just a day worth of mana that I use can supply the whole town for months. And you, young’un, just gave me a month worth! If that is not beyond belief, then I do not know what is.”

H: “I see. I still have a lot more, or like, it recovered now more or less, so you can just ask me anytime for a refill.”

After checking up on my mana from time to time for the whole day, I realized that a second replenishes a hundred thousand in my mana points. I think it was quite an amount since a full capacity Mana Burst only uses 90,000 mana points estimated.

Perhaps, the reason for that is the Mana Absorption skill that automatically absorbs the mana in the air with great efficiency.

And I can just drain mana from monsters if I wanted to. The mana that I got from the Minotoros and the Goddess roughly filled my mana, at the moment, it’s already full again.

Flo: “”

Florensia then turned my way with a surprised look on her face, as if she saw a single friend of hers getting married all of a sudden. Though I don’t really know how that expression looks like, it’s what came up first in my mind.

H: “What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”

Flo: “Young’un Just as I thought, do you not really want to have sex with me? I want to make an established fact and make you mine now. Ufufufu~”

Huh? Somehow Her voice feels different than usual.

H: “Huh? Why?”

She then stood up from her seat with a jump and walked her way to where I am sitting.

Flo: “You do not understand? Ufufu You make me quiver with your strength, young’un~ That immeasurable amount of mana, that power, your character everything. I have not yet met a man like you for the past 600 years I was alive~”

Placing her hand on my lap, she leaned her body and closed her distance to my face. Her nonexistent mounds appeared because of the pull of gravity. Her gothic dress was open at the top with only a string supporting it from her shoulders. Because of that, just a little bit more and the tip would show.

Her lips glistened with saliva after passing her tongue on it. Her eyes gazed at mine with feverish expression. Then her voice started to sound so sweet and sticky, it kind of tickles my ears. My body felt heavy as if something was inviting me to sleep.

Flo: “Yes, yes Just like that Ufufu See? Even I cannot control myself, now~ I am telling you, I am already sloppy down there~ Just from the thought of you entering me~ Aahn Do not worry, I will make you feel good. Ufufufufu~”

H: ” Huh?”

My mind is getting fogged up by a pinkish mist, I can’t think straight. I feel like I just want to lay like this forever

Huh? What was I doing?

Flo: “Aaahhnn~ You are very much endearing My dear Black Sheep~ Ufufufu”

H: “Flo rensia?”

I felt a touch on my chest, my cheek, then my right hand, entangling her fingers with mine. I slightly opened my eyes and saw her face so close to mine, I can even feel her breath caressing my cheeks with every blow.

Aahh Whatever happens, happen

Flo: “Yes Just like that, leave everything to me~”

Her voice is now already a soft whisper, it ran like an electric current in my brain, as if melting it in the process.

Why

Am I doing this?

I feel like I’m forgetting something.

I can even hear a voice, much seem like an angry one. Calling me stupid and idiot and all

Then followed by a tear

??: “HANS!!”

*THUD!*

The loud banging of the door brought me back to reality.

H: “Wh Wha? Ceres?”

C: ” Tch I heard you’re the Guild Master What are you trying to do to Hans?”

I felt her rage in her tone. I tried to move, but my body is not listening at all.

Flo: “My You came too soon, Chef girl.”

C: “Get away from him this instant.”

H: “H-Huh? What What was I doing?”

I felt like I slept for a moment there. I don’t remember a thing.

Flo: “*sigh* This is regretful.”

C: “”

Ceres glared at Florensia, who is now getting off of me. That instant, I felt like the senses in my body returned and I can now move normally.

C: “Hans just went here to report, why is it that you are on top of him?”

Standing between me and the Guild Master, she didn’t remove her glare even for a moment. I feel the tense atmosphere filling the air now. Uh What have I gotten myself into?

Flo: “I was about to have sex with him. Is there a problem, Chef girl?”

C: “A huge problem! Why do you want to have s-s- x with him??”

I couldn’t here that one word. Though I know what it is. Is she embarrassed to say it out loud?

Flo: “Heh~? Are you saying I cannot~?”

C: ” Th-That’s right.”

I was seating comfortably now on the couch and leaned my chin on my right hand, which is leaning on my lap. I kind of sorted out what just happened on my mind and now I’m a little bit interested at the occurrence in front of me.

My adaptability seems to have leveled up from all the surprises I experienced in this world.

H: “Phew”

Ceres’ back was facing me, but I can see her ears blushing.

Flo: “Hoh~? And why is that?”

C: ” U-Uhm”

Flo: “Are you telling me that I cannot Because you are the only one who could, chef girl~?”

C: “Wha-?! Wha- Tha-! It’s-”

Ceres has stepped back a foot, suddenly surprised by Florensia’s words. Hmm should I stop them now?

Flo: “Well?”

*sigh* I guess I should.

H: “Florensia, you shou-”

C: “Th-That’s right!! I’m the only one who could have s-s-s-sex with him!”

H: “!?”

Flo: “Hohoh~”

Ceres shouted while holding both her hands on her chest, closing her eyes as she did so. Her shoulders were trembling even now and her face was redder than a perfectly ripe apple.

But not that

What in the world are you saying Ceres? Even I feel a bit embarrassed by that. Though I can’t say I’m not happy about it. I do see her sometimes in an erotic light.

Sometimes.

Just sometimes, alright?

H: “C-Ceres What are suddenly talking about?”

I smiled wryly through those words. I’m somehow having a hard time reacting from what she just said.

C: “Hyah! N-No, Hans! I-I-I-It’s not like that! It’s t-true that I’m interested in doing it with you, but Hyaah!! No, no, no, no! Forget that! Please forget that!!”

Flo: “Nuhahahaha~! Look at her go.”

I don’t know if Ceres is dishonest or the opposite. She always make sure to hide what she thinks and then the next thing you see, she’s already spilling the beans. She’s just easy to read, or something.

I looked at her with a complicated feeling and smiled. She kept flailing her hands around her face to cover it but to no avail. I can still see her flushed face and teary eyes.

H: “Hahaha.”

C: “Wh-What are you laughing about??? Geez!!”

Flo: “Nuhahaha~! Should I go out, young’uns?”

C: “You don’t have too!!”

I didn’t know what Florensia’s true objective with what she was about to do earlier. Maybe she really just wanted to establish a fact between us or something. But what I know is she didn’t have any will intentions towards me, that, I know for sure.

I mean

She looked like a child who was enjoying her favorite doll. That’s why I plan to just not mind it anymore. But I’m curious to how she sort of intoxicated me. That feeling

Like I just want her. I longed for her body and I wanted to ravish her. I almost fell for it and was about to push her down, but good thing, Ceres came. I shivered from the thought of the possibility where Ceres didn’t come.

H: “Hm”

But seeing Ceres now, blushing and shyly taking a glance at me, it finally sunk in that I was able to protect her.

I held my left arm that should have been there, but is now gone. Losing an arm or a limb is something normal to us soldiers. It’s an inevitable case. That’s why I’m not really that bothered by it. And just the thought of going this far so that I could save Ceres, made me proud of myself at least.

I could do the same thing the Hero from the book I last read before coming here. Well, in my case, it’s not my life, but only may arm. I saved a princess, a princess for me at least, after losing an arm.

How can that be not a badass result? Hahaha.

C: “Uhm. Hans”

H: “Yeah?”

Ceres faced me with her still flushed face. So I looked straight at her eyes and smiled.

C: ” Thank you. *smile*”

 

..

.

Chapter 28 End

 

 

 

Mana Points: 9,999,999,999/9,999,999,999

Name: Hans Alius Schmidt

Race: Human

Class: None

 

[Title/s]

Contracted One, Black Sheep, Mana Specialist, Witch’s Prince

 

[Status]

Strength: 912

<206(+206)(+500)/9999>

Agility: 164

<82(+82)/9999>

Intelligence: 3996

<498(+498)(+500)(+500)(+2000)/9999>

Defense: 30

<15(+15)/9999>

 

[Skills]

 

Mana Detect Lv. 10/10

Crush Strike Lv. 10/10

Beast Soul Activation Lv. 1/1

Mana Burst Lv. 8/10

Telepathy Lv. 1/1

Mana Transfer Lv. 3/10

Mana Drain Lv. 4/10

Clad Armis Lv. 1/5

 

 

Status Lv. 1/1

Harden Lv. 8/10

Damage Resistance Lv. 8/10

Beast Soul Link Lv. 1/1

Mana Manipulation Lv. 7/10

Mana Absorption Lv. 1/1

Magic Affinity Lv. 1/10

Magic Resistance Lv. 1/10

Dastre Affinity Lv. 1/10

Dastre Resistance Lv. 1/10

Fiara Affinity Lv. 1/10

Fiara Resistance Lv. 1/10

 

[Crystal Points: 469]

 

[Name]: Hans Alius Schmidt

[Class]: None

[Sex]: Male

[Level]: 100

[Race]: Human

[Rank]: F

 

[Title]

Black Sheep

 

[Skills]

[Active Skill]

 

 

[Passive Skills]

 

[Quest/s]

(None)

 

[Party Members/Raid Members]

(None)