Six months have passed, I have gotten to be advanced in all offensive magic types. But in the case of my swordsmanship, nothing has changed. I'm stuck on Intermediate in all three sword styles, but at least I've gotten good at dodging.
I've got to thank Roxy for the lessons. She was even impressed that someone my age can learn magic this fast in only a few short months. It would've taken someone a lifetime to do this.
That's a bit of an exaggeration but still.
I should thank Paul as well too, but honestly, he didn't do anything except give me vague lessons. But at least I'm in tip top shape for a child.
Another thing is my relationship with Lilia. During these six months, we've gotten closer. It was slow at first, but she is no longer distant when talking to me. When we have time to spend together, she would start up conversations about her past.
One notable story was about her first time meeting Paul at her family's dojo. She says how gifted he was in the way of the sword but would always slack off and play around with lots of girls. She then told me one time, he snuck into her room and forced himself on her, deflowering her in the process. This changed my view on Paul from a meat head to a scumbag.
I knew he was a creep.
I still continued sleeping in her room. Even when Paul and Zenith said it was fine to sleep back in my own room, I refused. I said I wanted to sleep with Lilia more. Both were hesitant about the idea, but figured it was harmless. Lilia didn't mind it anymore and was more than willing for me to stay with her.
Well, Zenith still minded a bit. Infact, I think she became a bit jealous of Lilia since I seem more affectionate with her. I have never been close with Zenith before. Even as a baby, I would crawl away from her when she tried being loving towards me. I didn't want that, I wanted my space. Lilia wasn't like that at first for obvious reasons, she knew when to give me space.
Zenith even suggested that I could sleep with her when Paul is away on monster hunting, but I said I was fine with Lilia. I actually managed to hurt her feelings more now. First I didn't want to call her mother, now I don't want to sleep with her. That must be what she thought. So Zenith and Lilia's relationship is a bit strained at the moment.
I don't spend as much with Paul either other than sword practice. Honestly, he seems more like an adult child than a mature father. I said my view of him as a scumbag now, so now I don't bother hanging out with him. Which may have hurt his feelings as well.
With Roxy, I keep it as a student and teacher relationship… professional standard. She's not gonna be here long, so it's better not to form any attachments. She has been very useful when it comes to information. She tells me what she knows about magic, different species, history, adventuring, and many more. Despite being a closet pervert, she's really capable. Anything about her is that she's a demon. She comes from a race that uses telepathy, unfortunately she can't use it. They apparently age slower, that's why Roxy looks like a child. She's about in her thirties I think, can't remember.
But lately, because of my process in magic and how fast I'm developing, Roxy has a sense of feeling inferior. Someone who has spent her time studying magic for decades, only to be outdone by a five year old who was already advanced in all types of offensive magic. It still didn't help the fact that I use magic without incantation. I think she should get over it and be proud she was teaching a prodigy.
By the way, I turned five years old. In this world, you only celebrate three birthdays. One when you're five, ten, and fithteen. I'm not really a fan of birthday parties, but I can't exactly refuse when my parents put so much work into it, even Lilia was putting more effort in.
I just got to accept it.
For my birthday gifts, I got a sword from Paul, a book from Zenith, a bracelet from Lilia, and a magic wand from Roxy. Some of these gifts, or I mean three out of one were something I actually like. The sword, not so much because I can't lift the thing, plus I can't use any sword styles at the moment. This might as well collect dust in my room, which I hardly go in there. Paul gave a speech about the sword, but I wasn't listening.
Zenith was a book about the greenlife of this place, I'm sure it would be useful if I ever go outside long distance. The magic wand Roxy gave me acts as a conductor, giving me better control of my magic. Lastly, the bracelet Lilia made and gifted me. Despite not being useful, it's actually a really thoughtful gift. I thought something like this wouldn't move me, but it being a gift from Lilia, I can't help but smile at it. I have grown quite attached to Lilia, so of course I easily accepted her gift.
It was an okay party, we had some delicious food, some laughs, it was pretty lighthearted. I haven't seen this much light in a long time, not since…
It's an okay party.
Roxy then came to talk to me.
"Thank you for the gift Roxy, I'll use it well." I smiled.
"That's good to hear Rudy. This wand means you are ready for your final test."
I felt confused, "test?"
Roxy nodded slowly, looking very gloomy. "Yes… your graduation."
Later that night.
Getting ready for a goodnight sleep. I don't actually feel nervous about tomorrow. If anything, I feel kinda excited. According to Roxy, I'll be learning a new spell. She said it will be in the upper ranks, so it will be a powerful spell indeed. Another thing, once she teaches me this final spell, she'll be leaving.
Well, it's a good thing I didn't develop some type of attachment. I always knew this wouldn't last. It makes saying goodbye easy.
During her stay, I never really attempted to form any big connection with her. What we have was nothing more than just being teacher and student.
It's better that way, I don't want to say goodbye to someone close again.
"Master Rudeus, it's time for bed." Lilia said, who was already under the covers. I was by a little desk Lilia had, reading the encyclopedia Zenith gave me.
"Coming."
I closed the book and hopped off the chair. I then hopped into bed with Lilia. Meanwhile, I could already hear moaning in the other room.
"Guess it's another noisy night." I sigh.
"Indeed young master, would you care for the usual?" She asked.
Immediately, I hugged her once more, laying her head on her breasts. "Yes please."
She smiled before hugging me gently, caressing my head.
It may be so strange that in six months, we're this close. For this type of closeness to happen too fast, it was unnatural. I had really thought that she hated me, with all these 'looks' she gave me. I even straight up said that I thought she didn't like me at one point when we had our conversations. She answered me saying that wasn't the case.
Turns out, she was just worried about me. You see, I never cried, I never wanted to receive attention from my parents, I was always staring off into space, I was always quiet. I acted very stoic all the time. When she was asked if I could sleep with her, it wasn't because she was displeased, it was because she was worried of how I would react if I was near someone. She was very surprised that I hugged her when I wanted some comfort to fall asleep faster. Since then, she figured that I wasn't just a strange child. I was a strange child that might actually be somewhat normal deep down, I just needed time to open up. She says it was better to give me some space until I open up to her if need be. She hopes that I open up to Paul and Zenith, they seem to be somewhat saddened that my attention for now was at Lilia.
Lilia had thought to separate from me for a while but quickly dropped the idea because she thought I would retreat back to my shell. After hearing her say that, it made me feel like she understood me somewhat, like she knows what my intentions were.
She was just half right through.
I don't know if I want to open up to Paul and Zenith. I don't really have a plan to do that. I guess I just didn't want to open up to people that I might lose eventually. It happened to me in my past life, I met great people, only to lose them later on.
I guess I didn't want to be heart broken.
With Lilia, I can't help but want to open up to her. She's just a stranger somewhat, no blood ties. So it would be easier if she were to one day disappear.
I don't know what to feel.
As Lilia preered over me to blow out the candle, I looked up to her.
Maybe I'll be a kid for once.
"Will you stay with me forever?" I tried to say it as what a child would say being cute but I mentally cringed when I did that. I felt like it didn't work it all, I was just curious.
Despite how dark it became, I could tell that Lilia was flustered. "Well… I'll always be here until you grow up."
"Then what happens after I grow?" I continued.
"Then you'll one day leave here and find a wife someday. " She explained.
"What If I don't want a wife, will you stay?"
Lilia thought for a moment, "well… I…"
I press forward, "I could stay here forever, then we wouldn't be apart." I feel myself cringe even more.
That was horrible.
Lilia smiled once more," that would be nice but Master Rudeus, you need to live more. You shouldn't spend your time here trapped without ever having experienced the outside world. It will be hard living outside, but I'm sure you'll find happiness out there.
I don't know about that but, we'll see.
"Then, when I come back, will you be there?"
I could feel Lilia's hold on me get tighter. "Like I said, I'll always be here."
Time for the fun part.
"Then can I marry you?" I said without hesitation.
Lilia didn't say anything, judging from her face, she's blushing. Then finally, she opened her mouth.
"Well… I don't… I don't think Master Rudeus would want someone like me. I'm pretty old, I'm sure you would prefer someone your age."
"No, I want you. I like you Lilia." I persisted. I could hear her heart beating fast.
"I see… I… like you too. But you would be better off with someone worthy of you Master Rudeus."
Let's add a bit of emotion.
"Don't call me Master Rudeus, it makes us feel distant."
"But… you are my Master. I am your maid, I must show respect to my lord."
"Then your master orders you to not use honorifics." I said in a childish tone.
"Very well… Rudeus." She said, still feeling hesitant.
I hugged her more tightly.
Actually, how tight are we getting?
"I still wanna marry you. Will you marry me?"
I want to die, I can't say anymore of this. This is so stupid, why did I start this?
Again, Lilia was thinking. Her face was still very red.
I think I went a bit far.
Then I heard Lilia let out a small breath.
"If you still feel that way in ten years… say that to me again." Was all she could say.
Oh my, she sort of accepted my fake confession. I honestly don't know how to feel about this.
Yet I felt something tingle a bit in my heart.
Then I felt movements as she placed a kiss on my head, "now go to sleep. Y-you have your final lesson with Roxy. You need t-to be well rested.
Oh…
That was an unexpected moment for me. So much so that I felt within me.
Could this be love?
It wasn't.
"R-rudeus, is your knee sticking out? It's poking my thigh." Lilia said, alarmed.
I turned over very quickly, "maann, I feel sleepy. Time to call it a night, goodnight Lilia. "
"Um… goodnight Rudeus." She then pulled me closer in a hug again, with her breasts pressing up my back.
Dammit, she's still doing the comfort thing. This is not helping, but I can't tell her to stop. I don't want to hurt her feelings.
Wait… since when have I cared about someone's feelings? It doesn't matter, I can't tell her how I got… how I got…
I got hard.