Chapter 3: After the battle
(Ryoto''s pov)
Karen: "4...3...2...1..."
I gritted my teeth for the iing pain.
Ryoto: "Gogh!"
When I got the eyes, it wasn''t as bad as I was feeling now, but I still felt my muscles expanding andpressing themselves. It was strange that my whole body going through a significant change is less painful than just my eyes, but they are God''s eyes after all. It still left me without energy, though.
I felt slight tingling in the back of my head. Was that a spider-sense?
L: "Ryoto! Are you alright?"
Lunched herself into me, crashing into me in the process. She then proceeded to shake me as hard as she could.
L: "Are you alright? What happened? Why were you in pain?"
Ryoto: "St-op sha-king me."
She really is strong. I have Spider-man''s physique and still feel sick by her shaking.
L let go of me.
Ryoto: "Everything is okay. I''m not used to using my eyes, so it took more of me than I expected. If I rest for a bit, I''ll recover."
L: "Really?"
Ryoto: "Really, really."
I patted her head.
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*PING*
*NEW TITLE ACQUIRED*
Title: "Headpats Beginner"
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I''ll ask Karen about itter.
Ryoto: "I''m a little ashamed to ask, but can you help me return home. I don''t think I can go back on my own."
I couldn''t even stand up by myself.
L: "Sure!"
We went back to my room without saying anything, but it didn''t feel awkward. It just felt... right.
In the room, I finally sat on the bed. I recovered enough to at least walk, but I still need a whole night of sleep to be at 100%... or that''s what I feel. I''m not an expert, and I''ve never been in a simr situation, but my recovery rate is slightly increased, so I''m hoping for it.
L: "Hey, Ryoto."
Ryoto: "Yes?"
L: "Thank you. I''m happy that you saved me, but you should also think about yourself more."
I waved my hand.
Ryoto: "Don''t worry about it. I was the one that wanted to help, so you don''t need to feel guilty, understand?"
I once again patted her. At this, she showed me a dazzling smile. I was momentarily stunned by it. She really was the daughter of the most beautiful woman in the universe.
L: "Yes!"
Karen: "Wake up, Romeo, or I''ll wake up."
''How would you even do it?''
Karen: "Woman''s secret."
L: "Hey, Ryoto?"
Ryoto: "What is it?"
L: "Let''s get married."
Ryoto: "...What?"
I identally opened my eyes and blinked a few times.
Karen: "Congrattions on your engagement."
Ryoto: "..."
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It was the morning of the next day. I was still was processing what happenedst night. It''s not like I wasn''t hoping for that oue but hearing a beautiful girl saying ''let''s get married'' is still a little bit shocking.
Karen: "I can''t me you for feeling like this. In your past life, you were a disgusting virgin otaku. It''s probably the first time a girl said something nice to you."
''Do you have something against otakus? Every time you say anything weeb rted, it''s always disgusting this disgusting that. What is your problem?''
Karen: "I don''t have any problem with otaku culture or whatever you call it. I like to annoy you, that''s all. It''s one of the few things in life that make me feel happy."
''How do you sleep at night?''
Karen: "I don''t. I''m a system. Did you forget it already? Do you at least remember your name, or do I need to remind that too?"
''...''
''I want to switch my system for another one.''
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I got a few strange looks in school, but I was walking with my eyes closed the whole time, so it wasn''t an unexpected reaction. My excuse was quite simple. I was tired because I was ying too muchst night.
At home, Rito believed it instantly, but Mikan was a little suspicious. Ahe gave me the same look when she tried to determine if I was lying, but ultimately she believed.
In the evening, L and I went to the riverbank.
L: "What''s wrong, Ryoto? Why did you want to go here?"
Ryoto: "I want to ask you something, L. Why do you want to marry me? We met each other yesterday, and we don''t know each other too well, so why?"
L scratched her cheek with her finger to show that she was a little embarrassed.
L: "I may have used our marriage as an excuse so I wouldn''t have to go back home, but-"
Zastin: "L-sama!"
L: "Zastin!"
Zastin: "Fufu... I went through-"
As Zastin went through his speech, I leaned towards L and whispered.
Ryoto: "Who is this guy?"
I, of course, knew who he was, but it would be strange for me to have this information.
L: "His name is Zastin, and he is servant and guardian of Devilukean royalty."
Zastin: "...but! This is it!! L-sama,e back to Deviluke with me!!"
L: "Nyeeeeeh!! I won''t go back. I have a reason not to!!"
Zastin: "What is your reason."
L pointed at me.
L: "I...! I fell in love with this guy here, Ryoto!! So I''ll marry Ryoto and live with him on Earth!"
Zastin: "..."
Zastin''s eyes were cold for a moment, but it quickly changed.
Zastin: "I see, so that''s how it is. I was wondering about it when I heard the report from my men. They said that an earthling tried to rescue L-sama but... they were defeated by a... creature in mostly white clothes that tried to... I shouldn''t say it before L-sama."
When he started talking about his men, he clenched his fist hard. They probably will be looking for the said creature, but it won''t be possible to find him. Mil-tan is not on this Earth after all, but the memory will be with them forever.
L: "Now that you know, go back and tell daddy! I''ll never go back, nor will I meet any future husband candidates!!"
Zastin: "No, it''s not that simple. I, Zastin, have received an order from the king of Deviluke to take you back... I won''t be able to face the king if I go home after approving the marriage of a suspicious earthling and L-sama."
L: "Then what can we do?"
L asked, still hoping to convince Zastin.
Zastin: "Please stay back L-sama."
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*PING*
*NEW QUEST*
Mission: "Duel for the hand of the princess"
Objective 1: Defeat Zastin in battle.
Reward: "300 SP, Gate of Babylon."
Failure: "You''ll try to Rickroll at any possible asion.
Duration of punishment: One week.
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At that moment, my spider-sense started going crazy.
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