In Orario.
After leaving the Guild headquarters with nearly ten million Valis from the magic stone exchange, Roy's group headed to a restaurant to celebrate their success. They didn't go to the "Benevolent Mistress," but to the "Flame Bee Pavilion" in the 5th District. The food quality was top-tier in Orario, but the prices were relatively affordable, making it a favorite among adventurers.
A massive table of dishes was set before them, lavish and fragrant.
"Cheers!" Roy, Ryuu, Astraea, Daphne, and Cassandra raised their glasses and clinked them together.
Gulping down the chilled ale, Roy smacked his lips. It tasted similar to the craft beers from his previous life—low alcohol content but rich in flavor. The surrounding adventurers looked at their table with envy. Not only was the Astraea Familia flourishing, but Roy was sitting with four beautiful girls. He looked exactly like the "harem bastards" the gods were always talking about.
Ryuu tugged at Roy's sleeve and whispered, "You're being watched."
"Don't worry about those guys..." Roy started, thinking she meant the jealous adventurers. But he followed Ryuu's gaze and saw a beautiful blonde girl standing across the street, her golden eyes fixed on him.
"The Sword Princess," Aiz Wallenstein.
Her presence immediately drew a crowd. She wasn't just world-famous; she was a stunning beauty with goddess-like features, a petite yet lithe frame, and golden eyes that were unyielding and resolute.
Roy thought of a phrase: The harder the steel, the easier it snaps. If she couldn't fulfill her wish in the end, she would likely walk a path of no return. Roy glanced at his own elf girl; the two were somewhat similar in that regard.
As the blonde beauty walked straight toward them, Roy said, "Sword Princess. This is a surprise."
Ryuu, Daphne, and Cassandra set down their glasses, eyes wary. It wasn't uncommon for adventurers to look for trouble, but if she thought they were easy targets, she was dead wrong. In fact, Ryuu and Aiz had clashed during the Great Feud when both were Level 3. It ended in a draw, but if they had fought to the death, Ryuu likely would have won since she was nearly Level 4 while Aiz had just leveled up. Now that Ryuu was Level 5, the gap was massive.
Aiz ignored the wary glares and stared intensely at Roy. "How do you level up so fast?" Her voice was crisp, urgent, and restless. She had been watching Roy since he hit Level 2. Now that he had hit Level 3 at an impossible speed, she could no longer sit still.
Roy was stunned. So it's because of that? He gave her a strange look. I have a cheat; do you? "That's a Familia secret. I can't tell you," Roy replied. Aiz bit her lip.
"Unless... you want to join the Astraea Familia?" Roy added casually. His words were like a devil's whisper in her ear. Aiz's brow knitted together.
"I can't let that comment slide, Justice's Sprout!" an angry voice rang out.
Riveria, standing near the restaurant entrance, turned around. Her emerald eyes glared coldly at Roy—like a young mother staring at a kidnapper trying to lure away her innocent daughter.
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Starting with an Elf (300 Chapters, Ongoing)
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"Good evening, Nine Hell." Roy gave an awkward but polite smile as he was caught red-handed.
The High Elf was tall and exceptionally beautiful, radiating a mature "onee-san" aura. Her jade-green hair was tied in a low ponytail, and her features were so refined they surpassed many goddesses. Her eyes were a deeper, more elegant emerald than Eina's.
"Lady Riveria!" Ryuu stood up immediately, her face full of respect. Elven respect for royalty was ingrained in their souls.
Riveria nodded. "Gale... Congratulations on reaching Level 5. I am glad to see such an excellent warrior among our kind."
"I am unworthy," Ryuu bowed her head slightly.
Riveria greeted each member of the Astraea Familia in turn, save for Roy, whom she met with a cold stare. Roy pouted. Was it my fault the blonde beauty walked into the tiger's den herself?
Aiz's gaze remained burning. "Fight me!"
"No!" Roy replied instantly. Is she crazy? He knew exactly what she was thinking—she wanted to probe the secret of his leveling through combat. He had just finished fighting a Floor Boss and his wounds weren't even fully healed. He wasn't in the mood.
Hearing the blunt refusal, Aiz slumped, looking dejected and pitiable. Even Ryuu and the others felt Roy was being a bit heartless.
Roy snorted. So what if she's pretty? Do I have to cater to her?
Riveria sighed, her tone softening. "I am asking you as well, Justice's Sprout."
Roy stared at Riveria. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. Young Mama-san, you wouldn't want your daughter to...
Roy laced his fingers together and said, "Fine. But I have one condition."
"Name it," Riveria said, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.
Roy shook his head. "Agree to it first. I'll tell you the details after the fight."
"Are you playing with me?!" Riveria's face went cold. How could she agree without knowing the terms?
Roy said, "I promise the condition is something you can easily do, and it won't cause you or the Loki Familia any material loss."
Riveria looked sharp, still unconvinced. Ryuu, sensing what Roy was up to, added solemnly, "Lady Riveria, I can also guarantee that he won't do anything to harm you." Astraea gave her a gentle, reassuring smile as well.
Riveria frowned. She didn't know Roy well, but she knew "Gale" and Goddess Astraea. They wouldn't let him run wild. It was a matter of trust. "Fine. I agree."
Aiz bowed her head. "Riveria, I'm sorry."
Riveria gently stroked Aiz's golden hair. "I've known about your stubbornness for a long time." Watching them together, Roy felt like he was pressuring a family into something scandalous—all he wanted to do was learn magic... Ryuu was staring at him with a gaze so cold it felt like winter.