Chapter 44: Chapter Forty-Three
As the days swiftly passed by the lively ambiance of Orario gradually settled down after the return of the Loki Familia.
Amidst this tranquil interlude, a significant event was about to unfold – Muichiro's
first official date in two lives.
Muichiro found himself under the attentive care of Cuthbert, the demure and skilled head butler of the familia.
The task at hand was to dress Muichiro in attire suitable for the occasion – a date. This concept was somewhat foreign to Muichiro, but he had learned about it from Demeter, who had insisted on preparing him thoroughly.
In her words' Even though I'm jealous I'm not Mu-Kuns first, you still represent the Demeter familia so you can't look shabby.'
Is the excuse she used but really she just wanted to see Muichiro try on a lot of different outfits
In a room adorned with impeccable furnishings, Cuthbert adjusted Muichiro's clothing with a meticulous touch, ensuring that Muichiro appeared his best.
The outfit from the Far East was tailored to his figure, accentuating his natural grace and physique. Demeter's thoughtfulness was evident in every choice, her desire for Muichiro to make a good impression on this special occasion.
While Cuthbert worked his magic, Demeter's teachings echoed in Muichiro's mind. She had taken it upon herself to provide lessons on the intricacies of a date – a mix of humour, guidance, and advice.
Alongside the lessons, Demeter had plucked fresh flowers from her own garden, instructing Muichiro to present them to his date for the day.
With a final adjustment, Cuthbert deemed Muichiro ready.
"You look impeccable Muichiro-Kun," Cuthbert said in a posh manner.
"Thank you Cuthbert-San."
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(At the entrance of the Wheat Manor)
Demeter's eyes shimmered with a mix of pride and sentiment as she waved him off, her words carrying an unspoken emotion. "They grow up so fast."
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Meanwhile, in another part of Orario, Anya Fromel was preparing for her own day off.
She stood before a mirror, scrutinizing her reflection. Her attire was carefully chosen, designed to captivate and leave an impression.
As her fingers brushed through her short brown hair, a satisfied smile curved her lips – Puuuurfect.
As Anya descended the stairs, her appearance garnered the attention of her fellow waitresses and May, the cook.
Curious gazes and whispers circulated as they observed Anya's transformation." Hoho, look at you all dolled up, what's the occasion, Anya." Chloe was the first to ask. Syr, Chloe, lunoire, and Ryu couldn't help but inquire, their interest piqued by Anya's look.
With a playful glint in her eyes, Anya responded with a teasing tone, hinting at the nature of her plans. The word "date" danced on her lips, igniting a spark of curiosity among her friends.
Anya's declaration sent ripples of excitement through the group. As they processed the unexpected revelation, the girls' expressions ranged from intrigue to give me all the details Now! However, their reactions quickly shifted when Anya mentioned the name that had captured her interest – Muichiro.
"..."
"Unya? Why did everyone go all quiet all of a sudden." A heavy silence settled in the room as May's knife snapped, a clear sign of her disbelief.
May's reaction was nothing short of dramatic as her eyes widened, and a wave of shock washed over her features. Her voice carried an undertone of disbelief as she confronted Anya about her choice.
Anya, sensing the gravity of the situation, began to panic. She looked for support from her friends, only to find them avoiding eye contact, a clear indication that they wanted no part in this tense encounter.
'UNYAAAAA!!! YOU COWARDS!!!'
In a desperate attempt to diffuse the situation, Anya quickly backtracked, offering an explanation that it was all a joke, an elaborate ruse to get to know Muichiro better.
May's demeanour instantly transformed from stern to gleeful as she accepted Anya's explanation without hesitation.
Relief washed over the room as the tension dissipated. Laughter soon replaced the previous unease.
As the relieved atmosphere lingered, a soft knock at the door drew everyone's attention.
Their gazes shifted toward the entrance, where a figure with a distinctive high ponytail and garments from the far east stood.
The room was momentarily hushed, and time seemed to slow as they took in the sight before them.
It was Muichiro, the one who had come to take Anya on their "date."
The unexpected presence of the usually reserved and stoic Muichiro left the girls momentarily speechless, their expressions a mix of surprise and admiration.
May's heart skipped a beat, a blush tinting her cheeks. Anya found herself momentarily flustered, her usual confidence wavering.
lunoire's playful smile held a touch of mischief.
"Good morning everyone, I'm here to pick Anya up for our date today," Muichiro said with his expressionless face.
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May looked and turned to Anya with crazy eyes and thought.' So it was a date.'
"..." Anya!
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(Hostess of Fertility)
As he stood at the entrance of the hostess of Fertility." Here you go Anya, I was told on dates that a man should bring flowers."
*Crack* That was the sound of a second knife snapping in two.
"Oh, and here you go Lunoire-San, Demeter told me to hand over these fruits for you and hopes your doing well, It would also be nice of you to visit whenever you're free."
Lunoire was surprised but then smiled. She did miss her goddess somewhat and made a mental note to visit in the future.
"Nyahaha, well, in any case, I think that's our cue to leave, thanksforeverythinggottogo byeeee!!!" With superhuman speed, Anya dragged Muichiro outside with her to escape May's eventual wrath.
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Syr watched as Anya made her escape and May looked like she had her soul sucked out of her.
'Sigh, you owe me one Anya...he should be taken care of for the moment.'
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Meanwhile in the Freya familia manor, a tall and very muscular Boaz with rust-coloured hair and eyes, along with a pair of boar ears was currently carrying a struggling cat person who looked royally pissed.
He was tied up and gagged and with no care of concern the mountain of a man threw the pissed cat person into a supply closet in the Freya familia manor.
"Stay here, and don't leave until midnight. If you do you will be disobeying her orders." The cat person who had been thinking of breaking free froze and stopped his struggle, but the killing intent in his eyes never disappeared.
Of course, this didn't bother or intimidate the nan one bit. Why should it, he was the strongest around, known by many names but most knew him as King.
The strongest adventurer in Orario.
Ottar slowly closed the door before shutting it in Allen's face.
"I'll fucking kill you when I come out of here...and why did the goddess even order something like this." Suddenly his brother senses started to tingle.
'Why do I feel like something precious is about to be taken away from me?'
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Outside Anya let out a sigh of relief." Saaaafe-Nya!!"
"You look beautiful Anya." Out of nowhere Muichiro suddenly complimented her and Anya not expecting the sudden compliment flushed, but thanked Muichiro and told him he looked nice as well.
"So...should we get going then?" Anya asked Muichiro, who nodded, an affirmation that he was ready.
Muichiro then remembered something Demeter told him and extended his hand toward Anya. His actions were a silent invitation, a gesture that spoke volumes despite his reserved nature.
'Does he want to hold hands.' Anya's heart fluttered, caught off guard. With a mix of excitement and a hint of nervousness, she placed her hand in his, their fingers intertwining.
'Wow, his hands are bigger than I thought, and they feel rough like a warriors.' Anya thought before she finally started to relax.
"Alright let's get this show on the road," Anya said excitedly as she started dragging Muichiro with her.
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As they embarked on their date, the duo's footsteps echoed through the cobbled streets of Orario.
The soft glow of sunlight cast a warm ambience, painting the city in a romantic hue.
Their first destination was a charming bookstore that Anya had mentioned visiting, Muichiro was of course interested and it was the only reason he agreed to the date in the first place.
The entrance was adorned with shelves of books that seemed to beckon with the promise of knowledge and imagination.
There was a hint of vanilla in the air, a common smell old books produce. Lignin, which is present in all wood-based paper, is closely related to vanillin. As it breaks down, the lignin grants old books that faint vanilla scent.
Muichiro, ever the curious soul, found himself intrigued by the assortment of books on display.
His eyes flickered over titles that ranged from ancient tales to tales of valour and magic.
As they perused the shelves, Muichiro couldn't help but notice the spark of excitement in Anya's eyes.
Her enthusiasm was infectious, and he found himself drawn to the discussions they shared about different books and genres.
Though it was actually just Anya talking and Muichiro listening.
"You can just look around Muichiro-kun, there's this book I've been looking for and I want to see if they have it," Anya said and Muichiro nodded before walking through the three-story bookstore.
As he did he noticed a certain book that piqued his curiosity: The Cosmology of Spirits and their History.
Muichiro reached for the book...but as he was quite petite he was unfortunately not tall enough to reach it, even if he went off his tippy toes.
Just when he was about to jump up for the book, a sweet but earthy scent invaded his senses, the smell was quite new to Muichiro as he had never smelled anything quite like it.
From behind him a delicate female hand grabbed the book he was trying to reach for and brought it down for him.
Muichiro finally turned around to see who exactly it was that helped him. She was tall, around 5'7 or so, tall and elegant, She stood with an air of quiet confidence.
Jade-coloured hair flowed down her back, matching her eyes and slightly pointed elfin ears.
Dressed in earthy greens and yellows, her outfit is a tribute to nature itself, adorned with a white cloak, a black belt, and a vibrant yellow sash.
She was none other than Riveria Ljos Alf, child of the Loki Familia and one of the strongest adventurers in the whole of Orario.
"I think you were trying to reach for this book," Reveria said in a calm and soothing tone, her voice almost sounding as sweet as honey.
"Thank you." Muichiro nodded and took the book before finding a nice spot to sit and read it.
Reveria looked at Muichiro in thought, She didn't know why but she felt...something, something nostalgic from him, she couldn't quite describe it.
[Author notes: Nature's Blessing.]
Maybe she was just imagining it, perhaps she was still tired from the expedition. Taking a book from the shelf, she now had five books in total.
She walked past Muichiro and sat on the table opposite him. The two didn't speak a word to each other, and both fell into a comfortable silence.
The only sounds that could be heard now were the occasional flip of a page and the scribbling sounds of Riveria writing down some notes.
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(Riveria Pictures)
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