I can't believe a Dratini hatched.
Looking at the snake-like creature coiled on the sofa, Roland's eyes flashed slightly, a hint of surprise in his heart.
Levy had guessed before that it might be a dragon egg... and it turned out to be a real Dragon-type Pokémon.
Dragonite's pre-evolution.
"What's that..."
Levy, following behind, also noticed the stranger in the house. She tilted her head curiously and couldn't help but mutter to herself.
A creature I've never seen before... although it looks like a snake, it has shell-like white fins on both sides of its head, making it look like an aquatic animal.
"..."
Knightwalker glanced at it, then indifferently retracted her gaze.
She didn't care. After all, in Edolas, there were swamp frogs that could grow to be two or three meters tall—in comparison, this snake with gills seemed rather ordinary.
"This snake, no, it should be a Dratini—it hatched from the giant egg you were in charge of looking after for the past three days."
"...A dragon?"
Levy was stunned by the word he used, her brown eyes subconsciously sizing up the sleeping Dratini.
No matter how she looked at it, it looked like a snake. She couldn't see any of the dragon-like features described in the ancient books.
"Yes, it's only in its larval stage now. It will grow into a large, fast pillow later on."
Roland explained as he walked forward and gently stroked the Dratini's small head.
Its light blue scales were soft and smooth, cool to the touch, like a refreshing piece of ice.
It would be nice to use it as a pillow in the summer.
"Mew~"
With the stroking, the Dratini opened its amethyst-like eyes and looked up, letting out a pleasant, crisp cry.
It sounded like it was in a good mood.
"Eh, it's quite cute."
Looking at its cute appearance, Levy subconsciously leaned closer, her eyes sparkling slightly, and she couldn't help but reach out to touch it.
"Mew, mew~"
The Dratini twitched its round, white nose, sniffing the familiar scent on the girl, and couldn't help but squint its eyes happily.
Its small head couldn't stop rubbing against her fingers.
"Good girl!"
A joyful smile blossomed on Levy's face as she comforted it in a soft voice.
Most women had basically no resistance to this kind of cute creature—except for Knightwalker.
Looking at the two interacting figures, Roland chuckled lightly, then stroked Levy's head.
Both of them are so cute.
System, can you check the Dratini's stats?
Roland asked tentatively in his mind.
As he thought this, glowing text arranged itself in mid-air, forming a string of information.
[Currently known information—]
[Name: Dratini]
[Gender: Female]
[Height: 1.4M]
[Nature: Cheerful]
It was a very brief introduction, not as detailed as in the games, but it was enough.
After closing the system panel, Roland turned and sat down next to Knightwalker, letting out a lazy yawn.
"Sorry, you'll have to make do with the sofa for a few days."
He had told Reedus his ideas. The latter would complete the design schematics in three days at the latest. Adding the time to hire people to build—even if they could use magic, it would take at least seven or eight days.
But building it himself wasn't a bad idea. At least he wouldn't have to live in someone else's second-hand house.
"I know."
Knightwalker sat with her legs crossed elegantly, holding a cup of hot tea in her hand, and replied calmly.
If those two aren't careful with their noise again—tsk, with my strength, it seems I can't do anything about it either.
Letting out an almost imperceptible sigh, her beautiful, black-stocking-clad legs swayed slightly in annoyance, exuding a strange sexiness.
Hmm... it's really hard to look away.
"Ahem, then Levy and I will go back to the bedroom first. I'll leave Dratini and Little Doraemon in your care."
"Wait a minute—I'm not sleepy!"
Roland stood up nonchalantly, pulling along the extremely reluctant blue-haired girl as he turned and walked toward the stairs.
Little Doraemon had been turned off for the past few days and was only turned back on this afternoon after they got out of bed.
He was probably in the first-floor study reading manga now.
In the second-floor bedroom.
"I'm not even sleepy! You're just trying to take advantage of the night to bully me!"
Levy sat on the edge of the bed with puffed-out cheeks, her eyes staring at him with dissatisfaction.
She was clearly angry.
It seemed he had to take out the gift in advance.
Faced with this situation, Roland silently took out a book and held it in front of her.
The exquisite cover was printed with the title "Chronicles of the Edolas Empire," which made the serious literature girl's eyes widen.
Edolas... isn't that the parallel world Roland was talking about?
Noticing the name of the book, Levy's breathing hitched slightly, and then a flash of pleasant surprise and longing appeared in her eyes.
A history book from a parallel world had a huge appeal to someone who loved literature.
"Is this book for me?!"
Levy looked at him with great anticipation, a complete contrast to her previous self.
She changes her tune so quickly!
Roland's mood was a little strange. Then, under her dazed gaze, he put the book away on his own.
"I originally brought this gift back for you, but seeing how angry you are, you probably won't accept it..." he paused deliberately, then continued, "so I'll give it to you after you've calmed down."
"Wait, I forgive you!"
Levy threw her arms around his arm and said quickly.
"Then... if I have a relationship with Knightwalker in the future, can you forgive me too?"
Feeling the soft touch on his arm, Roland wrapped his arm around her waist and couldn't help but ask.
"I've already forgiven you! Don't push your luck!"
Hearing this, Levy took a deep breath, her gaze gradually becoming dangerous.
She had already made such a huge sacrifice.
Mirajane too. Did this guy really think he could add to his household with just one book?!
"If you dare to have a relationship with Knightwalker, I'll, I'll..."
"How about two more books?"
Before she could finish, Roland took out two more books and whispered in her ear.
"Look, as the main wife in the future, you can order Erza around as you please, make her do whatever you want..."
"That's not okay either!"
Subconsciously picturing the scene in her mind, Levy was inexplicably tempted, but she quickly bit her canine teeth and shook her head decisively.
"Aren't the two of us enough to satisfy you!"
"Three books. Two of them are detective novels by a famous Edolas author, and one is an autobiography written by the king in his youth."
"..."
Looking at the four books placed on the desk, Levy struggled for a long time. After much hesitation, she finally sighed.
Anyway, this guy's relationship with Knightwalker is a little improper. That kind of thing is only a matter of time. I might as well just agree.
After getting the four books as she wished, Levy ignored the unfaithful guy and began to study the history of the empire with a serious expression.
"You... are you really not going to sleep?"
Roland looked at the girl who was completely absorbed at the desk and asked with a helpless expression.
Half an hour had passed, and Levy had been sitting at the desk without moving—except for the sound of her quickly flipping through the pages, she had basically made no other sound.
"I'm almost done with half the book. If you're sleepy, you can go to bed first."
The girl replied without looking up.
Just from the content of the book, she couldn't help but develop a great interest in Edolas, especially the race that called themselves the Exceed.
"Actually, I have a lot on my side. Want some?"
Roland coughed lightly, then snapped his fingers.
As the sound fell, two Shadowkhan ninjas emerged from the shadows on the wall, holding two boxes of books.
"...How many did you buy?"
Levy subconsciously turned her head. Seeing the two large boxes of books, she couldn't help but ask.
"Not many. I just cleared out a town's library." Roland slowly handed her a book and said with a smile, "Want it?"
A whole town is too exaggerated, isn't it?
Levy opened her mouth but didn't know what to say and could only nod subconsciously.
"Then, in exchange, open your mouth first."
"Eh? Why..."
"Be good. Don't you want it?"
Roland waved the book in his hand and said in a seductive voice.
After a moment of hesitation, although she had a bad feeling, she did as she was told.
Two hours later—
"You're so selfish!?"
Looking at the sleeping Roland, Levy's face was flushed with anger, and she pounced on him, unable to hold back any longer.
"Ah, my problem hasn't been solved yet!"
The next morning.
Sunlight like crushed gold shone through the mist, warmly and gently scattering into the bedroom.
Roland opened his eyes, refreshed. Recalling what had happened last night, a pleased smile appeared on his lips.
So easy to trick...
He turned to look at the sleeping girl beside him. A satisfied smile was on her cute face, and her soft blue hair was slightly messy.
Last night's deal—well, all in all, neither of them had lost out.
After getting dressed, Roland headed downstairs, preparing to see if Knightwalker had slept well last night.
In the living room.
"Looks like you didn't sleep well again..."
Looking at Knightwalker sleeping on the dining table, Roland thought for a moment and didn't wake her.
After all, because of him and Levy, she hadn't slept all night. Waking her now—would be a little inhuman.
"Mew, mew~"
The Dratini, curled up on the sofa, saw Roland and wagged its small tail, as if greeting him.
"Good morning."
Roland gently stroked its head. After thinking for a moment, he prepared to take it to the guild.
Since Little Doraemon was a guild member, Dratini also had to get a member stamp.
Leaving a note saying he was going to the guild, he took Dratini and walked in that direction.
The newborn Dratini seemed to be curious about everything, and its cute appearance also attracted the attention of many neighbors.
Many women even came up to him with red faces to ask for his name.
"Phew—... I haven't worn glasses in a long time, have I?"
Roland looked at the departing women and sighed wearily, deciding to wear his glasses the next time he went out.
Walking on the street toward the guild, he also checked the missions that had refreshed today.
[Mission One: I want to be your partner for life!]
[Mission Description: As the date gets closer, the drunken girl seems to have something on her mind. Please form a partnership with her!]
[Mission Reward: Spring of Age Rope (from the world of "Doraemon")]
Wait—what is this reward?
Roland stopped in his tracks, looking at the reward with a surprised expression.
He remembered that this item could change a person's age... with this, wouldn't he be able to stay young forever?
This reward—I must have it!
"The mission... is to form a partnership with Cana?"
Looking at the mission target this time, Roland couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
The "date gets closer" in the mission description, was something going to happen recently?
"Mew, mew!"
At that moment, the Dratini, who had been curiously scouting ahead, suddenly cried out, drawing his attention.
"What's wrong?"
Roland quickly followed. He soon arrived in front of a dark alley and looked inside, following the Dratini's direction.
Soon—he noticed something was wrong.
The alley reeked of alcohol. Wine bottles were scattered on the ground, and a black-haired girl was sleeping soundly on a wooden box.
Perhaps because of the cold weather, she was wrapped in a coat, making it a little hard to see clearly.
...Cana?
The corner of Roland's mouth twitched slightly. He slowly walked forward and lifted the black hair covering her face.
As expected—it was the big sister he was supposed to go on a date with.
"...How can you drink like this?"
Roland squatted down, poked her cheek, and said speechlessly.
This was great. He had originally not known where to find the mission target.
Now, he had just picked her up on the side of the road...
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