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Chapter 171 - Ais is annoyed!
🕑 Added 2024-12-14 02:19:46 +0000 UTCLuan's POV
I finished eating while watching Syr working in the distance. Occasionally, she would turn to look at me, which made me a bit uneasy. Even though I’m strong, it’s impossible not to feel nervous.
Honestly, this is dangerous.
I don’t want to get involved with this woman right now.
‘Maybe my skills have a significant effect on her, but I don’t want to take the risk.’
I left more money than necessary on the table and got up to leave. As I took quick steps toward the exit, I noticed Syr walking toward me, following me.
As soon as I got outside, she called out to me.
“Luan!”
“Yes?” I turned to her with a smile. Her eyes locked deeply onto mine. I looked back into her eyes and didn’t look away. The corners of Syr’s lips curved into a smile, and she spoke in a pleasant tone.
“Come back again sometime. I’d like to talk with you more. Even though we didn’t talk much, I enjoyed the conversation.”
“Of course, I’ll come back more often. Thank you for the meal.”
“See you later.” Syr waved as I walked away.
I felt her gaze on my back until I turned into a nearby alley.
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After finishing my meal, I headed toward the mansion. I even considered returning to my room to write more but decided against it.
I reached the mansion’s entrance and found Ais standing before the gate.
Something I had forgotten came to mind when I saw her from a distance.
Yes, I forgot about our dinner again, even with a skill like [Vivid Memories EX]. I felt nervous. didn’t want to approach her to talk. What excuse should I make up?
That I was tired?
Or should I say I forgot and apologize?
Haaa~~
I let out a long sigh and walked toward Ais with a smile.
“Ais, it’s great to see you here,” I said.
“Luan, I need to talk to you.” Ais looked at me seriously.
Then, a system notification popped up.
[ Attention! Ais is starting to feel upset! Her affection percentage is dropping drastically! ]
[ If you’re not careful, she will lose her feelings for you, and recovering will be impossible. The current mission will fail! ]
Damn... What a mess.
“I’m sorry, Ais. It’s my fault. I completely forgot about our dinner again. I stayed out late yesterday and was tired. I’m really sorry.”
I stopped trying to act cool and apologized. Even if it’s pathetic, sometimes you must bow your head to a woman and apologize.
‘Wait, is that pathetic? Why am I thinking like this?’
“...” Ais stared at me with a neutral expression. Then, she sighed and started walking. “I came here last night, but the Goddess told me you were tired. I thought about asking her to call you, but I decided not to.”
“The Goddess said that?”
“Was it a lie?”
I smiled bitterly. “She should have told me you were waiting for me, and I would definitely have remembered our dinner. I’ll have a word with her later.”
“Why? There’s no need to worry about it. She did the right thing. She thought you were sleeping and didn’t want to bother you.”
“...”
“But I felt sad.”
“...”
“When the Goddess said you were too tired and couldn’t go out with me, I felt as if you were abandoning me or that you didn’t care enough about me.”
“Listen, Ais, that’s not it. Why don’t we do it today?”
I restrained myself from saying I liked her because the mission would fail if I did that!
“Do you really want to?”
“Of course I do! We can go to a restaurant tonight. I would invite you to dinner at my place, but I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
“Would the Goddess mind?”
“No, of course not.”
“Then it’s decided. I’ll have dinner at your place.” Ais turned to me, and her lips curved slightly. “I’m looking forward to it.”
[ Ais is excited! ]
[ Ais’s affection percentage has stopped dropping, but she still doubts you! ]
[ Give Ais a nice dinner and treat her well so she’ll finally confess her feelings for you! ]
Okay, system, I get it.
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Evening came, and it was time for dinner. Of course, I informed Hestia about it. At first, she thought it wasn’t a good idea, but in the end, she agreed.
Naturally, I prepared the meal myself after buying plenty of ingredients.
The table was full for the first time in a long while.
Even though it was just me, Hestia, and Ais, there was so much food it can fed over ten people.
When the table was ready, I noticed Ais’s presence outside. She didn’t have to wait for me, as I went out to meet her. I saw Ais, and my heart skipped a beat because of her appearance.
She was wearing an elegant white dress and was beautifully made up. The wind played with her hair, making her even more attractive in my eyes. The moonlight illuminated her as if she were on a stage.
I was breathless for a moment.
“So beautiful,” I said instinctively.
I’m not sure if Ais heard me, but she immediately blushed.
I approached and opened the gate.
“Come in. Goddess Hestia is waiting for us inside.”
“Excuse me.”
“Make yourself at home.” I extended my hand to Ais, and she hesitantly took it.
Her hand was cold.
I led her inside, holding her hand. When Hestia saw me holding her hand, Ais immediately let go and cleared her throat. “Sorry for the intrusion, Goddess Hestia,” she said respectfully.
Tsk!
For a moment, I thought I heard Hestia click her tongue.
I shot a stern look at Hestia, and she smiled. “Don’t worry. You’re always welcome here,” she said, forcing a smile at Ais.
Ais seemed suspicious of her smile but said nothing.
I sat across from Ais while Hestia sat beside me.
Hestia looked at the two of us with evident irritation in her gaze.
Of course, Ais noticed it.
