Chapter 68 67: Group Trip

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So, I just want to say that the contract won't be happening for a few days; I need to physically print and sign it before scanning and uploading it as a PDF, and of course, now that I need my printer the damn thing is broken. Which means, the contract will be put on hold for a few days, however I think I will still lock everything from Chapter 66 till whenever, so think of these chapters as a sneak peek or whatever.

Besides that, I will probably go back to single day uploads for this, since I feel like I've been neglecting my other books. Still might drop two or more chapters a day, but that all depends on the way I feel and all that...

Anyways, we also it 300 Powerstones this week, which is really cool! Thank you!

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Leone and I sat in the library, showing each other the different spells we had created during our time apart.

Finishing up the rune, I slid the paper over to her, and watched as she nodded, her eyes alight with joy as she said "Wow, that's pretty good! You managed to implement so many different spells into one!"

I grinned, happy at her compliments.

The rune I showed her was one of the more complex ones I had, as it was the complete version of my Water Cloak. It had healing spells, defense spells, and I had even managed to slip in a control spell that let me alter the water of the cloak, letting me change the spell from a defensive one to an offensive one.

Of course, such a spell was taxing and difficult to maintain, as the control required paired with the amount of mana needed was quite large, but it was a goal of mine, a way to see that I had truly improved.

After looking over the paper I slid her, Leone set about scribbling down her own, and I sat beside her quietly, admiring her beauty as she worked.

The way her soft lips pursed as she narrowed her lava like eyes in concentration made her already beautiful face extraordinary, and I found myself staring into her eyes as she turned.

Blushing, she looked away before sliding the paper in front of me, muttering "H-Here..."

My heart beat quicker as I gulped.

The way she looked at me from the side of her eyes as she blushed was cute, and I had to tear my gaze away from her.

Looking down at the rune, I traced over each individual piece, slowly connecting each part together in my mind before widening my eyes.

"Leone... is this the spell for Vulan's Breath!?"

Turning, I saw Leone nod her head, still blushing.

Grabbing her hand, I spoke excitedly.

"Did you make this yourself? The amount of intricacies needed to make such a spell work is exorbitant!"

In my excitement I didn't realize that Leone had grown a deep shade of crimson, her eyes glued to our hands.

With an 'Ah' I dropped her hand, bowing my head as I apologized.

"I-It's ok! Really..."

She muttered something at the end, and I tilted my head.

"What was that? I couldn't hear you, sorry."

Leone shook her head, before smiling.

"Th-This is my version of Vulcan's Breath! See this section here..."

We turned back to the rune, Leone tracing certain parts that she simplified or amplified to improve on the spell.

Nodding, I would ask questions about her choice, inquiring about whether a certain section could be changed or not, and what some parts were needed for.

I have no clue how long we spent discussing the rune, but I eventually felt a pair of arms wrap around me from behind, and after seeing the familiar light blue skin I smiled as I leaned back.

"Hmm, what are you two discussing with such animation?"

Chuckling, I looked up to see Jahi smiling down at me, before pursing my lips when I saw her raven hair was plated, her skin clammy with sweat.

Taking a quick breath, I felt my head numbing as her scent washed over me, and I muttered "Spells... Ah, Le-Leone managed to create her own version of Vulcan's Breath..."

Giving me a knowing smirk, Jahi turned to look at the blushing Leone, asking "May I take a look?"

Nodding, Leone picked up the paper and handed it to Jahi, her hands trembling slightly.

I watched in mild amusement as Leone flinched when Jahi trailed her finger over the back of Leone's hand, grinning as she teased the shy girl.

Looking over the paper, Jahi leaned on my chair, nodding to herself.

Turning, I saw Anput panting, her skin glistening with sweat and a few large bruises making her olive skin darker.

Getting up, I walked over to her and cast a healing spell, nodding at her.

Leaning close to me, Anput sniffed the air before smirking at me.

"So you and Jahi mated already, hmm?"

Smirking at me, Anput chuckled when I blushed slightly, glaring at her.

Finishing my healing, I was about to return to the seat when Anput grabbed my hand, pulling me into her.

Feeling her breath on my ear, I shivered when she said "I truly can't wait till I can have a taste as well~"

As she whispered that in my ear, I widened my eyes in surprise when I felt something poking my butt, and when I turned to look at Anput she just winked, before saying "I'm going to take a bath. Jahi, you tell them about what we discussed, please~"

Nodding, Jahi kept reviewing the paper, her eyes glued to it.

Giving me another wink, I watched as Anput stretched as she walked, the muscles on her back rippling in a pleasing way.

Taking a shuddering breath, I returned to my seat, Leone fidgeting slightly as she looked at me, before turning her body away from me.

My eyes widening again, I quickly realized that, when Jahi takes one, or both of them, I would likely be in for some... wild nights.

However, after seeing them again now, and from all our previous encounters, I could say that I don't mind Jahi taking them, even if it irks me that she won't be looking my way the entire time.

Of course, I also realized that I would gain the gazes of two other beautiful women, and that I should be thankful they were so... accepting of me. It could have always been worse; they could have been utter snobs of nobles, looking down on me for my status and trying everything in their power to get me away from Jahi.

Thinking so, I looked up at the tall demon, my eyes trailing over her figure as I wondered if we would continue where we left off earlier today.

Feeling my gaze, Jahi smirked down at me as she ruffled my ears, before returning her amethyst gaze to the paper.

A few moments later Jahi spoke, looking over at Leone with a smile.

"This is pretty amazing Leone. I mean, you took an already complex spell and improved it by a lot. This part here is incredible; how did you manage to add a rune that changes the smoke from just smoke to filling it with fire mana, creating a cloud of searing smoke?"

Leone pursed her lips, before scribbling another spell down on a paper. Sliding it towards us, Jahi and I widened our eyes when we saw what she wrote.

It was a normal fireball spell, but when I looked closer I realized that the rune for fire had been altered; it had a half of the wind rune layered on top of it.

"Well, I... I managed to create a whole new element for magic, I suppose..."

Blinking our eyes, Jahi and I looked at each other before looking at Leone, who fidgeted again.

"Is this a spell for... what, ash? Or smoke?"

Nodding, Leone said "It... could be either, depending on the weight of the runes... more fire would create ash, more wind smoke."

This...

"How in the world did you even think of trying to create a new element? Did you tell the Empress?!"

Hearing my question, Leone nodded before saying "She said the same thing... apparently, no one ever thought to try and create something new with the old elements..."

I nodded, as it was something even I hadn't truly explored yet. I was too focused on mastering my elements to theorize 'weighing' the runes to create something new.

If I mixed wind and water normally, I would get ice; that's how its been for the entire time magics been in this world.

However, thinking it over, I realized that if I added some of either element to the opposite, I could get various forms of that combination.

Mainly snow; that was what came to mind first. However, I could get hail or just cold water in general, which did broaden the possibilities of spell creation.

Shaking her head, Jahi just chuckled before saying "Well, guess I should send the marriage proposal now huh? Before the Empress changes her mind with you being a genius and all."

We looked at the flustered Leone, who was completely red as she opened her mouth a few times, her hands fidgeting as before she looked down at the floor.

"I... I would be fine with it..."

Jahi and I looked at each other, chuckling at how she just... accepted it.

"Well, I was joking, but... I guess I could huh? Anyways, before you just accept something that major, Anput and I had an idea for this trip. Why don't we go to Fovos Forest?"

Leone and I looked at Jahi, Leone blushing as she nodded slightly, and me with a dry look.

Of course I wanted to go... after all, it has been a bit since I got to whet my appetite, but...

"You and Anput just want to go so you can fight things, don't you? There is no bonding activity or something else planned, you just want to fight monsters."

Jahi grinned, nodding.

"Yup. We wanted to go have fun in the middle of a monster infested forest. I mean, what else would we do? Stay here and have tea? Sounds boring."

I just sighed, before looking over at Leone.

"Well, I am... obligated to follow this meathead, but are you comfortable with that, Leone? Would the Empress let you?"

Hearing that, Leone nodded, her face going neutral as she said "Mother already let me go into the forest at the Academy, so I should be fine."

Clapping her hands, Jahi grinned before lifting me into her arms, making me yelp.

"Well, Kat and I need to go finish something, so we shall join you for dinner in an hour or so... Now, if you'll excuse us..."

I could feel Jahi's hands squeeze me, before she left the room with a hurry.

Looking up at her, she growled "Your Mistress needs some relief; Anput ticked me off a little."

Even though she said that, I could see the warmth in her eyes, and I just leaned into her, nodding.

She grinned, and that warmth was quickly replaced by a sadistic light.

Shivering, I gulped as she smirked down at me, her pace quickening.