Chapter 267: Just This Once
Chapter 267: Just This Once
Luo De and Mira's current training regimens have a significant overlap.
Both of them are in dire need of mana.
One has always had a weakness in this area and is currently improving.
The other has a high mana consumption, which has turned a strength into a weakness.
This can be improved by consistently meditating and enhancing spiritual power, gradually increasing the mana limit.
Another, more brutal method is similar to what Natsu does—running with weights, frog-jumping with stones, and so on.
This not only strengthens the body but also hones the willpower, forcing one to persist in extreme conditions, which naturally relies on a resilient spirit.
When Luo De was desperate to boost his mana, he tried both methods, which is why he progressed quickly.
However, such methods are almost torturous, so now that he is training with Mira, they mainly use the first method.
Physical fitness, of course, hasn't been neglected. Luo De is now more muscular than when he first arrived, with hard, solid muscles.
His physique is more akin to someone who has come from the military, rather than someone who has trained in a gym to an exaggerated extent.
Huff...
A wind-like aura spread out, marking the completion of a round of meditation.
Mira let out a gentle breath, wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, and opened her eyes to look at Luo De, who was sitting cross-legged opposite her.
His eyes were still closed, his posture perfectly upright, his mouth tightly pursed, and his face, like Mira's, was dotted with sweat, with a very serious expression.
Mira had seen this look many times, but she still found it very appealing, and recently, she found it increasingly attractive.
If there was anything less than perfect, it was that his brows were furrowed due to the intensity of the training.
Mira wanted to reach out and smooth them, but she was afraid of disturbing him... so she just quietly watched him for a while during the rest period.
Not long after, a gentle breeze, caused by mana, also appeared around Luo De.
He opened his eyes and met Mira's gaze.
Mira retreated somewhat in a panic.
Luo De's mind raced. At this distance, could it be...
He quickly closed his eyes again, "Oops, there's a problem with my meditation, I need to continue for a bit longer."
"Don't pretend," Mira thought he must have misunderstood something.
"Just pretend I'm still meditating, you can continue... otherwise, I'll regret it all night and won't be able to sleep."
Mira's face turned red, "What regret? I didn't think of doing anything! Don't expect strange things."
"Ah."
Luo De relaxed his body; he also needed a short rest.
He moved closer to Mira, "How's the progress?"
"Pretty good, I feel more efficient than before, like making up for the gap of the past year and a half."
Mira also enjoyed being close to him, feeling very grounded and comfortable. She didn't know how to describe it.
But just being close to each other was very nice.
She reached out and caught one of Luo De's hands, spreading his palm and examining each finger one by one.
As she compared her own palm with his, she asked, "How about you?"
"I'm also doing well. When I'm in a good mood, my training efficiency might improve."
Luo De watched her play with his hand and deliberately clenched his fist.
Mira tried to pry it open but then thought it might be better if she couldn't. She held Luo De's hand 'weakly' and pouted at him.
Luo De enjoyed Mira's cute expression and readily released his hand, letting her continue playing.
Luo De felt that if he wasn't tactful, his fingers might get broken next.
The two of them relaxed for a moment, then immediately entered the next round of training.
It was ordinary physical combat training.
In this area, Luo De needed more combat experience, while Mira needed to quickly regain her sense of touch.
The training process... to put it mildly, Luo De was better at growing under pressure.
Fortunately, the training really did show improvement, and there was a tiny, insignificant comfort.
When all the training was over, the two of them took showers at the guild's baths and changed out of their workout clothes before leaving hand in hand.
For the next few days, they would mainly focus on these basic exercises, and then find a spacious place for some practical combat training.
Luo De, holding Mira's hand, habitually walked in the direction of her house.
But when they reached a fork in the road, Mira pulled him, pointing, "This way."
"Huh?"
Mira had a mischievous smile on her face, "Today, I'll see you home."
Luo De was a bit confused, "Why?"
"Because... I'm the stronger one now, and it doesn't feel safe for a boy to walk alone at night." Mira covered her mouth and laughed.
"..." This sounded familiar to Luo De.
Is this what they call the cycle of karma?
It's over.
Luo De looked up at the sky, his mood as dark as the starless night: "Just this once."
Mira nodded with a smile, "Okay."
With a subtle feeling, Luo De was indeed escorted to his doorstep.
Mira released the arm she had been holding all the way, waved at him, "Goodnight~"
"Goodnight." Luo De stood at the door, watching Mira turn and leave.
But after a few steps, Mira suddenly came back to Luo De's side.
She placed her hand on Luo De's shoulder, meeting his puzzled gaze, and stood on tiptoe to kiss him on the cheek.
Then she turned and ran away.
Luo De stood there, dazed, watching her go.
Cheater, you said you didn't plan to do anything!
But I'm really happy.
Luo De smiled foolishly, his heart filled with joy.
After a while, he realized something seemed off, and he couldn't let this continue!
He decided to add an extra hour of training for himself later!
"Summon, Canyon Swift Crab, Worm!" Luo De pointed in the direction Mira had left, "Go."
...
The following days were peaceful and pleasant.
Everyone gradually got used to the guild having a pair of lovey-dovey young couple—actually, they were already quite close, just even closer recently.
Luo De also accepted the fact that his girlfriend was temporarily stronger than him and would likely remain so for quite some time.
For this reason, he was working hard.
On one hand, the strange pressure, and on the other, the comfort of having Mira with him, made his training efficiency quite high.
As his mana grew, the last patch of war fog in Summoner's Rift was slowly dissipating.
Luo De could see a peculiar symbol faintly appearing on the mountain wall beside the Dragon Pit.
—The Dragon was about to appear.
Judging by the current situation, it should be some kind of Elemental Drake.
He wasn't sure if this "Drake" meant the same thing as in his understanding, or how its combat power compared to the dragons in this world.
Also, this thing shouldn't be too small, and summoning it recklessly might cause chaos...
Should he call the "Dragon Slayer Mage" then?
My fingers are starting to hurt o(╥﹏╥)o
I'm not sure if I can finish the next chapter today, I'll see tomorrow.
(End of Chapter)
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