Chapter 63 - Finn! You tricked me!!
"On the way back, I was thinking that Goliath probably wasn't enough for him to advance to Level 2, and the Udaeus on the 37th floor is also hard to say. To achieve the great feat of defeating a Floor Boss, even if Noah could find so many enemies, how would he challenge them? Now I can still protect him, but if I can't keep up in the future, won't he have to risk his life on his own?"
Seeing the beautiful elf looking troubled and confused, Finn and Gareth exchanged a glance, their lips twitching several times before they finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"You're really asking for trouble! Who would worry about something like this!"
"Exactly! You're always worrying about this and that. You're worried that Ais won't be able to catch up, and you're worried that Noah will run too far away. What's the difference between that and worrying that your child won't grow up, and worrying that your child will grow up and go too far away? And you still say you're not a mother?"
As soon as Gareth finished speaking, Finn felt a sharp pain in his right thumb, which jolted him awake.
"...Is it really that funny, Gareth?"
Gareth's arrogant grin froze as shadows enveloped him. Looking at the icy, condescending high elf, even Gareth, who held a heart of stone, couldn't help but tremble.
"Honestly, watching Noah go on an adventure all day has made me want to stretch my muscles too! Gareth, let me see how much you've improved lately!"
"Hmm, so, does that mean I have to put on my gear? It seems a bit unfair that I'm empty handed while you're holding your staff."
But...it was impossible!
Riveria's icy smile plunged Gareth into despair.
Where's Finn? Use your brain, which can easily twist the truth, now! Save me!!
But when Gareth looked to the side and saw that no one was there, his eyes nearly popped out. Turning his head again, he saw the Pallum who had tiptoed to the edge of the corridor stop, turn around, smile, and wave casually.
"Um, I just remembered I still have a lot of work to finish... Goodbye!!"
'Sorry, Gareth, someone has to stay behind to deal with Riveria, and besides, you're tough, but I'm not, so I'm asking you' that was the meaning behind Finn's eyes. Looking at Finn, who had vanished without a trace, Gareth stretched out his helpless hand.
"Finn! You tricked me!!"
Early morning. The world was dark, and all was quiet. Only a sliver of pink dawn appeared in the sky. The cold wind carried a hint of dampness, making the chill seep even deeper.
Yawning, Noah carried his sword. He had just stepped into the courtyard when he met Ais's gaze as she stood in the garden, sword in hand, lost in thought.
"Noah..."
The blonde girl looked at him and spoke softly, her voice sounding ethereal in the cold wind, just like her thin, petite body.
"Ais, you're really diligent."
Walking to Ais's side, Noah, still a little dazed, looked at the little head in front of him, which was at a very good position and height. He subconsciously raised his hand and rubbed it. Hmm, her head is so small and her hair is so smooth, just like a kitten's. It feels so good.
"When I was your age, I wouldn't get up until noon in the winter."
Completely unprepared for Noah's actions, Ais felt the touch from above her head, her eyes wide and her mouth agape. To be honest, it felt tingly and numb, which was very comfortable and made Ais want to squint, stand on tiptoe, and rub her head against his hand. However, after hesitating, Ais bit her lip, took a few steps back, and dodged Noah's hand.
In the past, Ais wouldn't have thought anything of Noah patting her head. Moreover, Noah had a fragrance that she liked. But last night, she had already agreed to be Noah's wife, so she couldn't act like a spoiled girl. Although, just thinking about the word wife made Ais blush... However! The words were spoken, and Noah didn't object. He even showed me his status! That clearly means he agreed. Then I can't go back on my word! A wife should act like a wife!
The sensation of his hand hitting empty air brought Noah back to his senses. Seeing the hint of resistance on Ais's face, Noah realized his behavior was somewhat inappropriate. Wow, she's only eight or nine years old, and she's already starting to care about the difference between boys and girls?
However, girls, regardless of age, were all the same...Noah didn't take Ais's words from yesterday seriously; it was just a little girl's impulsive act of spite. In the past, many little girls said they wanted to marry him, but Noah could not imagine himself living a long life with a human and raising offspring.
The girl in front of him was also a little girl. While it would be amusing to see Ais blushing, it wouldn't be pleasant if she got agitated and started slashing wildly with her sword. The rumors from yesterday probably hadn't died down, and Noah didn't want to give them any more gossip.
"Noah, are you going to the Dungeon again today?"
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