Chapter 21: Chapter 21
(Hey guys how's it going. Sorry for not updating as much but I'm losing interest in this story. I'm gonna try not to drop it but in return I'll only be able to post once or twice a week mostly once. I don't want to give up but I'm having a hard time where to take the story. I know I want him to kill the one eyed black dragon or have someone kill it. I want him to open up and have a relationship but I suck at romance stuff lol. I also want to get him to level 10 and be the highest level achiever but to get there is the problem. I feel like I'm just repeating everything by him going into the dungeon and that's boring and not fair to you guys. so I apologize if you feel that way as well. This is why I was on the fence about writing this story because I was afraid of losing interest. My friend helped convince me to write this so I did. Anyways hope you guys understand and I appreciate you if you're still here with me. I'll talk to you guys later)
6 months have passed and a lot has happened. First is Akino managed to reach lvl 5. Second he has managed to pay off his Familia's debt with Miach's new dual potion and the money he made in the dungeon. Third he has learned to use his shadow in 2 different ways. One he can store things inside to keep it safe. Downside is, it doesn't keep things fresh indefinitely. For potions and tools, and drops from monsters it's perfect.
The second thing is being able to make clones of himself. Which solved the problem of needing an extra pair of hands. (Naruto's Signature Clones, know it's cliche but I needed a way for him to have help without adding others to his party. He is a lone wolf)
Ever since he has been able to use clones, he has been able to overwhelm enemies and make it easier to kill them. He can only make up to 3 clones at the moment but it's enough. They can use all his skills and magic so it's kinda broken. He has also made successes in ice magic. He is freely able to control ice like he does earth. He can create anything out of ice.
So yea a lot has happened. He is able to solo floor 35 right now. He is planning on fighting Udeaus to level up to level 6 when his stats are max. All his stats are currently C Rank. Now we find Akino on the surface hanging out with Ryuu since he is taking a break from the dungeon for the day. The two of them are currently walking around town doing some shopping and getting supplies for their perspective uses.
Ryuu is seen having a small smile and a light blush while she slowly reaches for Akino's hand but hesitates at the last second. Akino noticed this was feeling confused about this. On one hand he wants to open up to someone but it's too hard to trust anyone. On the other hand all he knows is betrayal and back stabbers and doesn't want to open up to anyone. He is struggling with what to do since he is not used to these feelings.
Luckily, Ryuu understands that he has some issues but doesn't know what exactly so she is also hesitant on trying to improve their relationship. She knew she has a crush on him since they were little but since she thought he died all her love kinda faded. Now that he's back, all those feelings are resurfacing and she doesn't know what to do. She's content by being by his side and helping him now and then but she wants more. She feels like she can do more. She just has to wait for Akino to make the first move is all she can do and she's fine with waiting. Though she has a small sad smile thinking about it.
Akino seeing her sad smile didn't know what to do but he subconsciously grabbed her hand startling her but other than that no other reaction. He saw her face go red up to her ears and felt some form of warmth from this. He liked it and since she isn't doing anything, he continued to hold her hand throughout the day. They went to many places and had a wonderful day with Akino feeling content for once in his life. They soon parted ways and headed home to rest.
Ryuu walked into the Hostess of Fertility with a happy smile on her face which the other girls notice and got curious. They teased her to her limit to which she ran to her room quickly and shut the door leaving the others to laugh happily and we're glad to see this side of her since she is usually stone cold most of the time. Ryuu leaned against the door with a massive blush after being teased and could feel her heart racing. She couldn't help but remember holding Akino's hand and was giddy with joy. It might not seem like much but in reality it is. Elves don'tike being touch in general and usually have a violent reaction to being touched. So the fact she didn't react to him touching her means she's ok with him and comfortable around him.
Plus the way Akino always tries to distance himself from everyone, for once actually made a move to be closer which means he is opening up a little. She went to bed with a blush and smile on her face and swiftly fell asleep hoping for more in the future.
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