"Boss Han… my reward isn't turning into little Umaru, right?"
Thinking of that possibility, Amber hurriedly asked Han Feng.
If she really turned into that…
wouldn't that be social death?
"Yes, just like you're thinking.
After transforming, you'll become lazier, but correspondingly cuter,"
Han Feng said with a smile.
"…As expected."
Hearing this, Amber let out a sigh.
What was the use of being cuter anyway?
She couldn't fight monsters with cuteness, right?
Could she defeat hilichurls by being adorable?
And on top of that, there was the lazy side effect.
"Good thing this ability isn't mandatory."
Amber felt secretly relieved.
Don't be fooled by how happily she laughed while reading manga— if she really had to live like Umaru, she absolutely couldn't accept it.
Just imagining herself being waited on for everything, clothes and snacks scattered everywhere…
Amber shuddered.
That completely violated the Knights of Favonius code!
If Acting Grand Master Jean saw her like that, she'd probably get fired on the spot.
"Become cuter, huh? Amber, why don't you try it?"
Eula, standing nearby, suddenly became interested.
In her opinion, Amber was already very cute.
She was genuinely curious what "even cuter" meant.
"Maybe… better not?"
Amber forced a dry laugh.
Just imagining that chibi Umaru form made her embarrassed.
If she ever tried it, it'd definitely be alone at home— doing it in front of friends was just too much.
"Come on, come on, just try it once!"
Seeing Amber hesitate, Eula grew even more curious.
She didn't even say "I'll remember this grudge"— instead, she stepped forward and started rubbing against Amber affectionately.
"O-Okay, I'll do it! Just stop rubbing already!"
Amber couldn't take it anymore and reluctantly agreed.
This was so different from the old Eula— cold-faced, always talking about grudges.
Why has she become like this now?
Especially in front of Boss Han!
"Hehe, hurry!"
Eula looked full of anticipation.
As she read more manga and interacted with more people, her mindset had gradually changed.
Compared to before, she had become much more approachable.
"Alright, I'll try!"
After calming herself, Amber focused her thoughts.
Then—
Whoosh!
Her body suddenly shrank.
A chibi, two-heads-tall "Umaru Amber" appeared!
"T-This… what is this?!"
Looking at Amber's big head, no neck, and short legs, Eula stared in shock.
She had imagined all kinds of cute forms— but never something like this.
It looked a bit strange…
But it was really cute!
"Hehe, little Amber is so adorable!"
Eula squatted down and hugged Amber tightly.
"L-Let go, Eula! I can't breathe!"
Amber struggled desperately in her arms.
Hearing the complaint, Eula blushed and quickly released her.
"How does it feel?"
Seeing Amber gasping for air, Han Feng asked with a grin.
"Boss Han… I don't feel like moving at all."
After catching her breath, Amber comfortably flopped onto the floor, a blissful expression on her face.
Though this posture felt a little embarrassing, she had to admit—
Being a slacker like this was really comfortable.
No wonder Umaru loved it so much.
"If only I had snacks and a body pillow to go with this…"
Amber thought to herself.
Her mindset had completely changed.
You really didn't understand the joy of being a slacker until you experienced it yourself.
Mm.
So good.
"Weren't you refusing earlier? Now you're enjoying it."
Eula teased her while looking at Amber sprawled out on the floor.
Normally, Amber would've blushed and argued back.
But now—
She was like a salted fish, completely unresponsive.
"Sure enough, everyone has a slacker's heart somewhere inside."
Han Feng didn't mind at all.
Fighting and killing might look cool, but it was exhausting!
Lying lazily on a pillow, watching shows, playing games—
And if you added a bottle or two of happy soda?
That feeling was unbeatable.
"If I ever get Doraemon gadgets, maybe I could do something like this in the future…"
Han Feng suddenly had some ideas.
But that could wait.
For now, it was time to see Eula's reward.
Han Feng looked at the system.
The notification refreshed.
[Customer Eula has finished reading Runeterra.
Reward obtained — Blade Waltz.]
[Blade Waltz: One of the abilities of the Peerless Duelist, Fiora.
Deals damage to enemies while avoiding most incoming attacks.]
"What a nostalgic skill."
Han Feng sighed softly.
After Fiora was reworked in League of Legends, this incredibly stylish move disappeared forever.
It was honestly a huge shame.
Yet now, Eula had drawn it.
In a way, it made up for that regret.
Buzz—
A brilliant light descended, enveloping Eula.
A stream of information flowed into her mind.
Seeing this familiar scene, Eula knew her reward had arrived.
She ignored Amber for the moment and closed her eyes to receive it.
Moments later, the light faded.
Eula slowly opened her eyes, a trace of delight shining within them.
Even though she didn't know whose ability it was at first, judging from its description alone—
This was undoubtedly a powerful skill.
It would allow her to avoid a great deal of damage in battle.
"This ability is called Blade Waltz.
It comes from the Demacian champion Fiora,"
Han Feng explained.
"So it's her…"
With that explanation, Eula understood.
Runeterra had many admirable female heroes.
Fiora was one of them.
Even now, Eula remembered her story clearly.
Fiora was one of the most terrifying duelists in Valoran.
Her reputation came from her abrupt manner, sharp mind, and lightning-fast rapier strikes.
She was born into the Laurent family of Demacia.
But due to a scandal, the Laurent family's reputation collapsed— nearly destroyed.
At that moment, Fiora stepped forward.
She seized control from her father, used every means to restore her family's honor, and returned the Laurents to their rightful place among Demacia's noble houses.
Thinking of the Laurent family, Eula couldn't help but think of her own.
Though the situations were different, there were undeniable similarities.
A disgraced family.
Public hatred.
Being unwelcome.
Fiora resolved it by dealing with her own father and reclaiming her family's honor.
So then—
Could she do the same?
Eula's thoughts began to stir.
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