Adventuring Other-Worlds with the Adapting System 27 It's a trap!

Shaking his head, Axel grinned as he quickly washed his hands and splashed Sae on his way out. Instead of getting angry, Sae released a girly giggle which almost caused Axel to kiss the floor.

After realizing the sound she just made, Sae covered her mouth as a heavy blush appeared all over her face. She gave Axel a glare before closing the door.

Axel commited her giggle to memory before making his way to the dining table. However, once he made it to the lounge he saw Makoto as she struggled to carry all the plates and cutlery to the table. He walked over to her with a gentle smile on his face and said, "Makoto, would you like some help?"

Makoto looked over to Axel and became slightly dazed. While she has seen her fair share of handsome men, she had to admit that they don't hold a candle to the one currently in front of her.

There was something… otherworldly about him. His rough, black hair that looked good without even trying, coupled with his sapphire eyes and gentle facial features made him look extremely handsome.

While Makoto couldn't see his body, she could tell he worked out due to the fact that he wore clothes that hugged his body and emphasized the definition of his muscles. She bit her lip as she thought, 'Damn…'

Axel saw her bite her lip and thought she was conflicted on whether to accept his help or not due to the fact that he's a guest. With a short chuckle, Axel grabbed the plates and said, "Here Makoto, I got these two. You can set up the cutlery."

Makoto absentmindedly nodded as she followed Axel to the table and began setting up the plates and cutlery. The pair them made another trip to the kitchen to grab cups and drink. However, unlike with the plates, Makoto awoke from her dazed state as she and Axel began joking around.

After a couple trips of carrying stuff and joking around, Sae finally came out of the washroom. She smiled when saw that everything was set up on the table as Axel and Makoto sat opposite each other and were smiling and giggling.

Sae say at the head of the table and said, "Thanks for waiting. Well, time for dinner."

Both Sae and Makoto clasped their hands together as they said, "Itadakimasu~"

Axel quickly copied them in a fluster as he said, "Itadakimasu." Which earned a chuckle from both Sae and Makoto.

With an embarrassed chuckle, Axel began eating. From the looks of the food, he would have to guess that they were having lamb chops, a side of vegetables and mashed potatoes that were covered in gravy.

An audible swallow echoed as Axel slowly brought some lamb to his mouth. As he was about to eat, he noticed that Makoto was trying to sneakily watch his reaction. An evil grin appeared on his face as he turned away from her and put the food in his mouth. After a couple seconds he turned around only to be met with a short glare from Makoto.

Smiling, he looked over to Makoto and said, "What's wrong Makoto?"

Sae stopped eating and turned towards Makoto with a questioning stare. Makoto blushed from suddenly becoming the center of attention as she silently cursed Axel under her breath. With a sigh, she said, "I was just going to ask if the lamb was to your liking."

Suppressing his laughter, Axel grinned and said, "Are you sure? From the way you were looking at me before, I would've thought there was something on my face."

Makoto could feel her face burning and in the heat of the moment, she said, "H-hey Axel, how did you do that trick with the flower made of ice?"

Axel's grin froze on his face as his eyebrows started to twitch. However, his movement didn't go unnoticed as a grin appeared on Makoto's blushing face.

She thought to herself, 'I got you now…' and said, "Come on Axel, I'm really curious on how you managed to create that flower of ice. Also, I'd like to know how you managed to do ALL your other magic tricks~"

Axel cursed himself for trying to tease Makoto as he could see that her words also caught Sae's attention as she stared at Axel with a burning curiousity in her eyes.

With a sigh, Axel wryly smiled and said, "Well, if I told you I actually know magic, would you believe me?"

Both Makoto and Sae were about to say, 'No' when they felt a spark ignite inside them. The spark, while small, somehow gave them the feeling that Axel wasn't lying. It was as if their instincts were screaming at them that he was telling the truth.

So, no matter how unbelievable it was, both girls looked Axel in the eye and said, "I believe you."

Axel's eyes widened in surprise. He honestly didn't think they would believe him. As he continued to stare in shock, Sae smiled and said, "While I haven't known you for long, I have this feeling that you aren't lying. It's… strange."

Makoto nodded at her sisters words and added, "Just like sis. I feel like you aren't lying. Plus, I don't think your tricks could be explained normally. So, you knowing magic is a quick and self-explanatory reason, even if it seems impossible."

At this point, Axel didn't know what to feel. The inside of his mind was in shambles trying to make heads of the current situation. After a few minutes of thinking, Axel sighed and said, "Thanks… for believing me."

Both girls smiled in a way that made Axel believe the were angels. However, no matter how angelic the two were, what came next was the battle he had been preparing for.

Straight after Axel thanked them, Sae and Makoto kept barraging Axel with questions that ranged from his family life, childhood and schooling to his favourite colour, favourite food and favourite animal.

Sometimes, Axel would tell stories and jokes from his world while Makoto and Sae would share gossip, jokes and facts about Tokyo.

Their talk continued for hours until Sae's phone started ringing. Before anyone could ask what it was, Sae smiled and said, "Don't worry. It's an alarm I set so I could send Makoto to bed."

Axel felt something was wrong. With a bit of caution in his voice, he mechanically turned to Sae and said, "Uh, Sae? What time is it?"

With a triumphant grin, Sae said, "It's midnight."

A forced smile appeared on Axel's face as he shot up from his chair and quickly exclaimed, "Well, what do you know? Look at the time. I… I think I should go. See-" However, before he could finish, Sae grabbed his arm and said, "What do you mean, Axel? The stations are closed right now so you won't be able to go home from here. I suggest you stay the night. You can rest on the couch."

Axel looked in the direction Sae was pointing and shuddered. On the couch was a couple pillows and a thick blanket.

With a wry smile, Axel thought to himself, 'I've been set up…'

Chapter end