Chapter 83: Orcs Slaughter 1
"Nice move! I should try to create a similar effect with one of my spells," Khione’s blue eyes sparkled with excitement. It was a truly impressive display from Nero, and she could see its potential.
"Good to be of some help," Nero replied, calming his ragged breath.
At that moment, they stood in first place with [251 points], followed by Elreth’s team at [235] and Adam’s team at [215].
Looking at her, Nero realized their chemistry wasn’t bad at all. He would love to team up with her again in the future.
’I should ask for her number later,’ he thought, planning to keep in touch after the competition. It was unfortunate that using a phone in a pocket dimension was impossible.
"We should keep going!" he suggested, eager not to waste any time.
"Okay, let’s have a little duel to see who can kill more monsters," Khione suddenly declared.
The unexpected suggestion caught Nero off guard, forcing him to pause in his steps. However, his surprise was short-lived as a smile spread across his face.
"Sure, why not? It’ll be fun. The loser will buy the winner a meal," he countered with his own idea. It would be a shame not to take advantage of this opportunity. A duel with a reward added an exciting twist.
Now it was Khione’s turn to be surprised. She hadn’t considered a reward, but the idea grew on her as she thought it over. Unbeknownst to her, she was beginning to enjoy spending time with Nero. Her personal space, which she usually guarded fiercely, was slowly but surely shrinking around him. It was interesting how life could change people; sometimes, a connection with someone else could shift one’s perspectives and comfort zones. She had always preferred solitude, but being with Nero felt different—invigorating, even. It was a reminder that relationships could evolve in unexpected ways, leading to growth and new experiences.
The duo, now in competition, ventured deeper into the core of the forest. Before long, they came across a different type of monster. Unlike the goblins and hobgoblins they had faced earlier, this creature was notably larger. Standing nearly two meters tall, it had a robust, rose-tinted skin that gleamed ominously in the dappled light of the forest. Its body was a mass of fat muscles, with a bulging stomach that suggested a gluttonous appetite.