Chapter 16: A pleasant morning and new transferee

<p>In the morning, Errol slowly woke up in his bed, feeling a heavy weight on his body. He knew it was Raikou, who always slept with him under the excuse of 'needing to recharge for any unexpected things and not wanting to be a bother to her master'.<br/> <br/>However, he also felt something on his other side. Moving his hand, he touched something soft. Unlike the clichéd reactions in most stories, he didn't immediately remove his hand. Instead, he looked and saw that it was Lala's chest, as she was sleeping naked beside him.<br/> <br/>Using his cultivation technique, he managed to calm his physical reaction. Given that it was still early and skipping his daily routine wouldn't make much difference, he decided to stay still and savour the sensation.<br/> <br/>While some might consider this sexual harassment, it's important to remember that Lala was his fiancée and she was the one who had chosen to sleep naked beside him. He didn't think she would mind much, considering her casual attitude towards Rito's clumsy falls.<br/> <br/>He stayed there until it was time to get ready for school. Reluctantly, he woke up Lala and Raikou. They both woke up with Lala looking pleasantly refreshed and Raikou looking as if someone had ruined her perfect morning.<br/> <br/>Seeing Raikou's clear hostility towards Lala, Errol decided to use one of the legendary moves that made most main characters overpowered - he patted her head. Her hostility vanished, replaced with a comfortable expression.<br/> <br/>"Good morning, Raikou, and to you as well, Lala. Although, why are you here?" Errol asked, not looking away from Lala's displayed assets. He remembered the pathetic protagonists who would look away in such situations, and he had sworn to himself that he would appreciate such moments if he ever had the chance.<br/> <br/>"Oh, I just wanted to sleep with you, that's all. And your body feels comfortable to hug while sleeping," Lala replied nonchalantly, while Raikou, still being patted, nodded subconsciously.<br/> <br/>"Well, although I appreciate you guys being here and still want to stay with you, I need to prepare for class," Errol announced, removing his hand from Raikou's head. She looked lost for a moment, and Errol could tell she was thinking about destroying the school. But he just patted her head again and said, "Don't even think about it," with a smile, to which she nodded.<br/> <br/>He turned to Lala, who was already dressed thanks to Peke's convenience. "By the way, Errol, I have somewhere to go, so see you later," she said, jumping out the window with bat-like wings created by Peke on her hat and flying away.<br/> <br/>After watching her leave, Errol got up and started his morning routine. He took a shower, put on his clothes, had breakfast, and put on his shoes, ready to go to school.<br/> <br/>"I'm going," he announced as he was about to leave.<br/> <br/>"Ara, here's your lunch, Master. Have a nice day," Raikou responded, handing him a lunch box.<br/><br/>In the morning, Raikou handed me the lunch she had prepared with a warm, affectionate smile. Seeing her, I couldn't help but feel my affection for her deepening. Yes, you heard it right, I already had feelings for her. After months of sleeping beside her, waking up with her, talking, eating, and sparring with her, she had become an integral part of my life. The thought of her disappearing filled me with sadness.<br/> <br/>This feeling was why I hadn't taken the final step. I knew Raikou would give in to me when I wanted her to. We had been together for months, so I knew her well enough. But I didn't want her to be with me because of her summoning effect or her class ability, the Mad Enhancement. I wanted her to be with me because of the genuine feelings we had nurtured together. I knew she already had those feelings; I was just waiting for the right moment. Having been a virgin for 45 years, including my past life, I was patient.<br/> <br/>As I walked to school with Rito, we chatted about school, rumors, food, and I teased him about Sairenji. We reached the school and entered our respective classrooms. Rito joined his friends, while I sat down in the so-called protagonist's seat, because why not?<br/> <br/>With a few minutes to spare before class started, I pulled out my phone and earphones and started to play music. It didn't take long before our teacher arrived, so I put my things away and prepared to listen.<br/> <br/>"This is rather sudden, but we have a new transferee. Come on in!" the teacher announced.<br/> <br/>"Okie Dokie!" A familiar voice responded, and Lala walked in, wearing the Sainan female school uniform, which suited her well.<br/> <br/>"Yeay, hello! Errol!" She greeted me with a big smile, as if trying to surprise me. Her words brought a smile to my face; she was genuinely adorable.<br/> <br/>Everyone in the class turned to look at me and then at Lala, shocked by the sight. I couldn't blame them. I had unintentionally cultivated a cold, aloof image, and I didn't have any friends at school.<br/> <br/>The boys felt betrayed, and the girls didn't approach me either, mainly due to an incident where I had defended myself against a group of students. This had resulted in a silent rule among the students to not bother me and to merely appreciate my looks from a distance, something I was unaware of.<br/> <br/>Back in the classroom, I replied to Lala, "Hello, Lala. I never thought you'd bring me a surprise this morning." She smiled at me, looking pleased with her successful surprise.<br/> <br/>The class continued with Lala sitting next to me. I had 'kindly' asked the previous occupant of the seat to give it up for her. And that's how I spent my morning that day.</p>