I slowly opened my eyes, a throbbing pain pulsing in my head as if a rock had been dropped on me. My face was wet, and Ian was looking at me with concern, holding an empty bucket.
Finally, you’re awake," he said with a mocking tone.
What happened?" I asked, trying to recall what led to this.
He smirked and said, "The instructor broke a wooden sword on your head.
I paused for a moment before muttering in a low voice, "Damn that wench! I’ll get my revenge!"
Didn’t you break the knights’ rules? What were you expecting? A warm hug?
Ian gave me a scrutinizing look and asked, "By the way... since when can you fight?
I smirked confidently and replied, "Since the day I was born.
He burst out laughing. Really? Then why did my sister beat you to a pulp when you tried flirting with her?
Enough with the jokes!
Then I suddenly remembered something. Where are Luna and the others?
He replied flatly, "The instructor punished them with 500 laps around the training grounds for losing to a rookie. As for Luna, she got a thousand laps because she couldn’t accept her defeat and charged at you again."
Haha, it serves them right
The instructor also asked me to tell you to see her once you wake up.
A chill ran down my spine. What does that gorilla want now?
I headed to the training grounds, where the instructor stood waiting, her hands clasped behind her back, eyes sharp as a hawk’s.
Taking a deep breath, I saluted her with the knights’ greeting.
But inwardly, I muttered, Just wait until I leave this family. You’ll regret messing with me.
She eyed me intently before speaking. You’re Lin, correct?
She stared at me in silence for several long seconds before finally saying, "How can a servant fight?"
Damn! I was expecting this question!
I feigned nervousness before answering, I used to watch you all train from time to time... and I secretly practiced swordplay for the past two years.
A somewhat believable lie... Who would believe I learned to fight from webtoons?
She said nothing, simply continuing to scrutinize me as if trying to dissect me with her gaze.
Then, suddenly, she smiled coldly. "So, you’re a genius.
I felt a small sense of relief, but her next words froze me in place.
"Very well. I’ll be putting you through special training.
And you will be the team leader in the family tournament next month.
My heart sank. What?!
I opened my mouth, then closed it, then opened it again. "Isn’t that the tournament that mages always win?"
The instructor’s lips curled into a wicked grin. "Good luck," she said before turning away and leaving.
I sighed as I made my way to Frosita’s room to complete my tasks.
"Hey, system, show me my updated stats after all that training and those missions."
Name: Lin Darkil Noctarien
Clan: Noctarien (Partially Sealed)
Blessing: Not activated
Mana Gluttony (D): Absorbs mana at a rapid rate.
Dark Adaptation (D): Increases all stats by 50% in darkness.
Silver Tongue (F): Helps deceive people with words but weak against intelligent individuals.
Combat Supremacy (F): Grants complete control over a fight for 10 seconds.
"Hey, you piece of junk, show me the store."
Book Retention (Absorb knowledge by touching books) – 100 points
Memories of This Body – 100 points
Iron Memory (Enhanced memory retention) – 150 points
Magic Realm Map – 200 points
"Hmm, guess you’re not completely useless. I’ll take the Book Retention skill."
I entered Frosita’s room and started cleaning. As I thought about how to complete my next task, an idea struck me.
I can make ice cream, kiss it, and give it to her. That way, I can finish the mission without putting myself in danger.
[System: Why not just kiss her directly? Or are you... into men?]
Why weren’t you installed in a fridge instead? At least then you’d be useful to someone! Thɪs chapter is updated by novel-fire.net
[System: Sounds like you just don’t like women.]
"You expect me to kiss a yandere? And think I’ll survive afterward? Not to mention, this is the Frost family! If I’m caught making a move on her, I could end up executed or—worse—losing my manhood!"
I sighed, but suddenly, I heard a familiar voice behind me.
"Lin, have you finished cleaning?"
I turned to see Camellia. "Yes, sister."
"Good. Now go prepare Lady Frosita’s bath."
Just as I arrived at the bath and set out her clothes, the door suddenly shut behind me
A chill ran down my spine as I felt an arm wrap around me from behind, pulling me close.
Take off your pants. Now.
I froze in place. Slowly turning around, I found Frosita staring at me, her eyes glowing with intensity.
Damn... My pride or my dignity?
Taking a deep breath, I suddenly kissed her on the cheek and hugged her.
Her face turned crimson.
[System: Mission "Shoujo’s Touch" complete! Frosita’s favorability increased to 30%! You have gained 50 points! Bonus reward for the hug: 30 points and an additional 10% favorability!]
[System: Mission "Winning Frosita’s Favor" complete! Evaluating mission level... Rewarding the protagonist with 100 points for completing it within a day.]
But suddenly, she grabbed me again.
Take off your pants. Now.
What the hell is that?! Wasn’t the kiss enough?!
Before I could respond, Camellia’s voice rang from outside the door. "Lin, are you done? Lady Frosita is coming!"
I jumped away immediately. "I’m done!"
Dear god... I barely survived.
But as I walked away, I felt her gaze piercing into my back.
Damn... I was this close to losing my virginity to a child.