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  Chapter 169: Try Your Best [TL: By Creed} "Magic?" Hearing the unexpected topic, I couldn't help but tilt my head in curiosity. Sofia also seemed puzzled. If Aisha wants to learn magic, I don't oppose it since it's not particularly dangerous... But why magic? Aisha has never shown any interest in magic before. "Aisha-chan, why magic?" "Can I learn really amazing magic...?" "Um... yes, I think that's possible." "Then... I want to help Papa, Mama, and Licorice. I want to do my best too." Clenching her small hands tightly, Aisha spoke with an unusually determined expression. She doesn't want to just be protected... is that it? I understand how she feels. At first, I couldn't do anything either... I relied on Sofia to help me in so many situations. But that's not enough. I want to be independent and stand on my own... And when it matters most, I want to support the person I love. Not just being protected, but s...

  Chapter 168: Rare Species {TL: By Creed} "Am I strong?" Aisha looked somewhat proud of herself. Though she didn't quite grasp the situation, she seemed to understand that what she'd done was remarkable. "Yes, Aisha-chan, you are strong, and above all else, you're adorable." "Hug." Sofia embraced Aisha tightly. She couldn’t resist the charm of her daughter puffing out her chest with pride. "Is Aisha’s overwhelming magical power because she’s a beastkin?" "Well, maybe..." Lyra’s response was hesitant. After a brief pause, she shook her head. "No, even a beastkin wouldn’t have this much magical power. It’s impossible." "Really?" "I can use a bit of magic, so I can tell. This is truly out of the ordinary. Beastkin do have strong souls, but not to this extent... Ah, wait, there is one possibility..." As if something had come to mind, Lyra stroked her chin with her fingertips. "Maybe... this ch...

  Chapter 167: Surprising... {TL: By Creed} "Then, could you sit in that chair for me?" "Okay." Following the request, Aisha sat down on the chair. It was an ordinary chair, but some unfamiliar devices were set up around it. "Um... What is this?" "They're magical tools for measuring things like magic power. They’re harmless, so don’t worry." If that’s the case, then it’s fine... Still, there were so many things she had never seen before. Even Sofia seemed puzzled, tilting her head in confusion alongside her. "Wow... A Magic Control System, an Area Spectrum device, and even a Thought Measurement Apparatus? This is amazing." "Wait... Licorice, do you actually know what these magical tools are?" "Of course! Who do you think I am? The perfect, beautiful, genius fairy girl, Licorice!" "That’s surprising..." "Hey, Sofia, could you not say that so seriously?" "...Surprising..." "Aisha ...

  Chapter 166: Strong Soul {TL: By Creed} "The soul?" What could that mean? The definition of the soul is a bit vague, but... it certainly exists. That much has been proven by churches and priests. However, I've never heard of anyone targeting the soul. "So, what exactly is the soul? It is what makes a person a person. It is the most essential thing in the composition of a person. It can be said to be everything about that person, the thing that governs the heart. It cannot be seen with the eyes, but it certainly exists." Like a teacher at the academy, Lyra-san began her lecture. She seemed used to speaking. I wonder if she gives lectures sometimes, not just conducting research? "I understand the concept of the soul, but why would it be targeted?" "The soul holds a very powerful force. It is what makes a person human. The source of everything. Therefore, it has great power, though it is not widely known." "The power of the soul... you sa...

  Chapter 165: About Beastmen {TL: By Creed} "……Hmm, I see, I see." I explained the situation to her, and... Lyra-san nodded, her expression serious. "A magic sword, huh? I’m surprised such a thing exists." "Please keep this matter confidential." The magic sword holds great power, and anyone can become stronger by wielding it. However, it also has a cursed side, such as driving its user insane. What would happen if it were to be made public that such a weapon exists? Even though it’s dangerous, there will still be people who might seek it out. I’ve reported it to the higher-ups of the Adventurers' Guild, but I haven’t made it public to the general public. It’s to avoid accidents and incidents. "Got it. Don’t worry. I’m the tight-lipped type, after all." "Thank you." Sofia smiled brightly, but there was a certain pressure in her smile. It felt like she was warning what would happen if the secret were to be revealed. But Lyra-san acte...

  Chapter 164: Beastman Researcher {TL: By Creed} A few days later. When I visited the beastman researcher’s house again, I could hear sounds of life coming from inside. "Thank goodness, it seems they're home," I said. "Yes, I was worried that they might be out again, but I'm relieved," replied Sofia. Would we be able to get any new information about Aisha? With expectations in mind, I knocked on the door. "Excuse me…" "Waahhh!!!?" Crash! Bang! Right after I knocked, I heard a scream, followed by the sound of something collapsing. "Huh?" "What just happened…?" Sofia and I couldn’t help but stare in confusion. Aisha looked a little frightened. "Making me wait like this? That's not acceptable!" Licorice said, sounding a bit haughty. "What's going on…?" "I’m sure something happened, but... could it be an accident?" If that's the case, it could be serious. We should probably check ...

  Chapter 163: The Sulky Swordsman {TL: By Creed} During the day, we were enjoying the ocean to the fullest… “Mmm.” Nighttime. While everyone was eating dinner together, Sofia seemed to be in a bad mood. With a pouty expression, she was making it blatantly obvious: I’m upset. “Uh… Sofia?” “What is it?” “About earlier today… I mean, I didn’t mean it like that, or…” “What exactly are you talking about, Fate?” “Well… an apology.” “I don’t understand why you’re apologizing. Besides, I’m not angry at all.” That’s a lie. She looks incredibly grumpy. “Dad, Mom… are you fighting?” “It’s okay, Aisha. This isn’t really a fight; it’s more like a little playful banter.” “Playful banter?” “That’s right. Sofia’s just being a bit mean-spirited… or stubborn. Fate, you’ve got it tough.” Licorice was soothing Aisha, who looked uneasy. That was a big help, but… what does she mean by Sofia being stubborn? “Fate, do you prefer that woman, Lena, over me?” “No, not at all!” “Really?” “Really!” I sta...

  Chapter 162: Sulking, but doing what needs to be done {TL: By Creed} Blue Island. In the parlor of a certain mansion, Lena sat comfortably. Clad in casual attire, she reclined on a large sofa, holding a glass in one hand and gulping down amber-colored liquor. "Haah..." Lena let out a heavy sigh. Her slouched shoulders made her dejection obvious. The reason for her mood... "I finally had a fateful reunion with Fate, and yet I couldn't take our relationship to the next level. Ugh, it's the blunder of a lifetime. For me, of all people, to make such a mistake..." Her melancholy stemmed from her feelings for Fate. If her companion Riken had been present, he would undoubtedly have scolded her for losing sight of their mission. "Maybe I should just abandon my mission and head straight to Fate? I hear that in places like this, men turn into beasts... Maybe he'd pounce on me or something♪" Lena smiled mischievously as she spoke. It was clear that she ...

  Chapter 161: Women's Battle {TL: By Creed} When I turned around, there was Sofia. She was glaring at Lena with an expression that seemed to echo a gogogogogo sound in the background. “Oh, so the Sword Saint is with you too. Ugh, how boring.” “I asked, what are you doing?” “I’m hitting on my Fate.” “‘My’...?” Sofia's temple twitched. At the same time, an overwhelming aura of anger—or rather, bloodlust—radiated from her. The pressure was immense. Some bystanders nearby, caught in the crossfire, had collapsed to the ground in shock. Yet Lena stood unfazed, calm and composed, as if nothing was happening. “Fate doesn’t belong to you. He’s mine.” “When was that ever decided? Fate is mine!” “No, he’s mine!” “Mine!” Um... I’m not anyone’s, though. I wanted to interject with that, but the sparks and pressure between the two of them were so intense, I couldn’t get a word in. “Fate is mine!” “Whoa!” Sofia suddenly clung to my right arm. Because she was in a swimsuit, I could feel a s...

  Chapter 160: Unexpected Reunion {TL: By Creed} "How's it going, Fate?" "Yeah, that's it. As expected of Sofia, you're almost swimming on your own now." After about an hour of practicing swimming with Aisha, Sofia had almost completely learned to swim on her own. It seemed she simply never had the chance to swim before because she was so focused on swordsmanship. Once she got the hang of it, it didn’t take long. "Hehe, swimming is fun!" "That's rich, considering you were sulking just a while ago." "Swimming is all about winning!" "Haha." It was great to see her looking so cheerful again. "Mom, will you swim with me?" "Of course, let’s swim together." "I'll supervise!" The women seemed to be having a great time. However, since they'd been practicing for so long, they were probably starting to get tired. "I'll go get some drinks. What would you all like?" ...

  Chapter 159: Actually... {TL: By Creed} “Yeah, that’s it. Keep it up.” “Nn!” Aisha clung to my hand, splashing and kicking in the water. At the same time, she practiced taking breaths while dipping her face into the water. At first, she was so awkward I couldn’t take my eyes off her… But Aisha quickly improved. At this rate, I think she’ll be able to swim in another thirty minutes of practice. “Aisha, you’re amazing.” “Am I amazing?” “To be able to learn to swim this quickly is incredible. Maybe you’re just naturally athletic? Or perhaps you’ve got a talent for swimming.” “Hehe.” Aisha beamed happily. Then, she kicked her legs even harder, fully engrossed in her swimming practice. “……” Suddenly, I noticed Sofia making a rather complicated expression. She looked at Aisha, then at herself… then back at Aisha. For some reason, she seemed uncomfortable. Is she not happy that Aisha is getting better at swimming? “Sofia.” “……” “Sofia?” “Huh? W-what is it?” “Is something bothering you? ...