The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 171

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Chapter 171 66. I’ll Crush You (1)

 

Lumian Calard and Tania Eloise. The two had finally confirmed each other’s hearts and vowed to share their future together. The anxiety, fear, and suspicion that had existed between them three years ago were no more.

 

Of course, they hadn’t gained everyone’s approval. It was still just a promise between them that none of their parents knew about.

 

But it didn’t matter.

 

‘Obstacles are meant to be overcome. Just like Bumer.’

 

Recalling his friend’s example put his mind at ease.

 

In fact, he didn’t think there would be any particular problems.

 

He had already said when he was 15 that he would give up going to Jenas because of his lover Tania Eloise. If his parents had allowed such a bold, perhaps absurd decision, they wouldn’t oppose marriage.

 

‘Come to think of it, that was just a rough lie I made up back then, but it became reality.’

 

Of course, there was still the matter of asking permission from Tania’s parents, but he was confident about that too.

 

After all, he was the continent’s hero who had received the Patron Deity’s recognition. Though it was self-praise, there wouldn’t be any family that wouldn’t be satisfied with someone like him.

 

‘And rather than such thoughts, let’s just think good thoughts for now.’

 

What happiness would fill the future of the two who had transformed from complete strangers to lifelong companions.

 

How adorable would the child born between them be.

 

As he imagined various other things, he found himself smiling without realizing it.

 

Seeing that smile, Tania asked.

 

“Why are you smiling?”

 

“Because I’m happy.”

 

“Really? You’re not laughing because it’s funny, right? You’re not mocking me, right?”

 

“Why would I mock you, senior?”

 

Lumian asked back with a bewildered expression. Seeing this, Tania lowered her head and fidgeted with her fingers as she spoke.

 

“No, it’s just… for a proposal, it was a bit… too crude. The candles were blown out here and there, and too many flower petals fell. And I was going to sing along with the piano, but I was too nervous to do it.”

 

“Come to think of it, Teoro made several mistakes in the middle too.”

 

“Damn, he said he was better than most performers, but he messed up such an easy piece.”

 

“Hahaha. I’m joking. It was really wonderful. I mean it.”

 

Lumian reached out his hand. And he gently grasped Tania’s calloused hand.

 

It was rough but good. Rather than coarseness, he felt stability.

 

The rings on their clasped hands sparkled in the candlelight.

 

“Actually, my proposal was much less sincere. I just handed over a necklace and that was it. Compared to that time, now it’s completely…”

 

“Completely?”

 

Tania’s eyes sparkled like stars. It was almost burdensome.

 

If it had been the old him with no immunity to women, his face would have turned red and he wouldn’t have been able to say anything, but now it was different.

 

He brushed back a few strands of Tania’s hair that had fallen forward.

 

And naturally brought his lips closer.

 

Another kiss.

 

It was much deeper than the first. If there had been anyone around, it would have been intimate enough to make them turn their faces away in embarrassment.

 

But there was no one in the room they were in. The friends who had helped with Tania’s proposal had tactfully withdrawn.

 

They were probably drinking among themselves right now, using us as their drinking snacks.

 

‘Oh right, Bumer said he’s not drinking anymore these days. Come to think of it, I barely got to talk with Teoro.’

 

Various random thoughts came to mind. But he soon pushed them far away.

 

Right now he wanted to focus entirely on his lover.

 

No, she was no longer just his lover.

 

His wife, his spouse Tania Eloise.

 

‘…Should I call her honey from now on? Ugh, that’s something I can’t get used to.’

 

Having finished the kiss, he gazed intently at his blushing lover. His mouth moved as if trying to say something.

 

Seeing his strange behavior, Tania asked a question.

 

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

 

“No, um… well.”

 

“What? What are you trying to say?”

 

“Well, that is, um… Tania senior.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“From now on, instead of calling you senior, should we use a different form of address?”

 

“How?”

 

Tania immediately asked back. As if she had been waiting for it.

 

That reaction made the burden in Lumian’s heart even greater, but having come this far, he couldn’t say nothing.

 

Whew, taking a deep breath and preparing himself mentally, he said in a small voice.

 

“Honey.”

 

“…What? What did you say?”

 

“…I said honey.”

 

A moment of silence fell.

 

Lumian unconsciously turned his head away from the cringey feeling, and Tania wore a dazed expression for quite a long time.

 

But that was only momentary.

 

The woman who had been mulling over what her lover said burst into laughter.

 

“Puhahaha! No, what’s that? Honey? Did you just say honey?”

 

“…”

 

“Huh? Lumian? Ah, don’t look away. Can’t you say it just one more time? Huh? Honey?”

 

“No, why are you teasing me like that. It’s just that since we’re going to be married… I thought it would be a bit wrong to keep addressing each other so formally…”

 

Lumian said with a bright red face. The embarrassment was indescribable.

 

Seeing that sight, Tania laughed once more and nodded.

 

“Puhup… Hmm, that’s a fair point. But you were thinking about it, the form of address? I thought you didn’t care at all. I thought you’d never drop the formal speech and would call me senior, senior forever, keeping that distance.”

 

“Huh? Why? What do you mean…”

 

“No. That person before, who was it? Leiton Wino? Is that right?”

 

“Uh…”

 

Lumian’s expression hardened.

 

A character who appeared after a long time, but due to her intense impression, still hadn’t been erased from his mind.

 

The bewitching woman who had shared a bed with him for the first time, who could be considered his first girlfriend in life. Of course, now she was just a stranger with no relationship, living her own life.

 

But why did her name suddenly come up?

 

The reason was soon revealed.

 

“Don’t you remember? Back then, you and that woman, it seemed like you started speaking casually to each other within less than a week of hanging around together…”

 

‘Oh no, that’s why!’

 

Lumian gulped.

 

It was a crisis. He didn’t know how things had flowed this way, but the current situation was definitely not good.

 

He couldn’t make the excuse that it was a long time ago. If he did that, he thought Tania’s jealousy and anger would become even worse, making him break out in cold sweat.

 

“Uh, I don’t really remember?”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes. Really.”

 

In the end, the action Lumian chose was to play dumb unconditionally.

 

Of course, Tania didn’t believe him.

 

She brought her face close to her lover’s and asked once more.

 

“Really? You’re not lying?”

 

“I’m not lying.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“…”

 

Tania’s continued eye attack. Exposed to this, Lumian’s expression gradually crumbled. Even thicker drops of sweat flowed down his back.

 

What should he do?

 

How could he appease Tania’s anger and overcome this crisis?

 

He asked himself but no answer came. Suddenly the names of Teoro and Cal Krone came to mind.

 

‘How would those guys have handled this? Teoro! Cal Krone! Help me!’

 

Of course, those who were far away couldn’t possibly help Lumian. Not just them, but no one else could either. After all, there were only two people in the room.

 

But a miracle happened.

 

A clear and devout woman’s voice began to echo in Lumian’s mind.

 

– Lumian.

 

“…?”

 

– Ah, ah. Can you hear me? Do you know who I am? Don’t answer out loud. Think in your mind like you’re reading a book, concentrate and think.

 

‘…Lady Allia?’

 

Lumian asked cautiously.

 

Then Allia whistled and answered.

 

– Whiiik, ding dong dang dong!

 

‘What, how are you speaking inside my head?’

 

– Well, shouldn’t this much be possible in a hero and patron deity relationship? Haven’t you seen me talking with devout priests before?

 

‘I’m not devout though?’

 

– This kid’s arguing again. I was trying to tell you a way to get out of this situation.

 

It was very tempting talk.

 

Lumian struggled to endure Tania’s gaze mixed with playfulness, jealousy, and hurt feelings as he quickly asked.

 

‘Holy and great Patron Deity Allia, who deserves the respect of all creatures. Please bestow your teachings upon this lacking one.’

 

– Ahem. Good. I’ll specially give you honey-sweet advice, so wash your ears and listen well.

 

‘I’m listening attentively.’

 

Lumian said, and the patron deity answered in a solemn voice.

 

– Take her down.

 

‘…What?’

 

– Do it. Sex. The mood is right, isn’t it? Right now, you fool.

 

‘No, what do you mean….’

 

Lumian was so dumbfounded he couldn’t even continue speaking properly.

 

But Allia was serious. She poured out what she had to say at tremendous speed.

 

– You fool. In a dark room with no one around, candles placed here and there creating a romantic atmosphere, and you just received a proposal – what’s the problem? Past events? They’re just past events! You can just cover up such trivial things! Attack right now! The sofa looks wide and soft too! Even if it’s not as good as a bed!

 

‘…!’

 

Lightning struck Lumian’s head.

 

At first he thought Allia was teasing him, but thinking about it, she seemed to be right.

 

A relationship that had already promised a future. And as the patron deity said, wasn’t the indoor atmosphere quite nice too.

 

On top of that, the contents of a romance novel he had read long ago suddenly came to mind.

 

A man who blocks his lover’s words with a kiss when he’s cornered during a lovers’ quarrel. A woman who opens her eyes wide in surprise at that action, but soon accepts it and lets go of her anger.

 

‘Not bad?’

 

Thump thump. Lumian’s heart beat roughly. His eyes that had been shaking like someone with a guilty conscience became fixed. His heated gaze swept over his lover’s face and body.

 

Tania flinched.

 

She instinctively felt Lumian’s suddenly changed atmosphere.

 

A new possibility began to bloom in her mind too.

 

‘Co, could it be right now. Lumian… with me?’

 

Thump thump. Tania’s heart also began to beat fiercely. Thoughts of Leiton Wino flew far away, and she became focused on the current strangely suggestive atmosphere.

 

‘What should I do? Will it be okay?’

 

‘No, it would be okay but I’m not mentally prepared yet… Though I don’t dislike it….’

 

‘But will I be able to do well? All I know is the content of books I bought in the Academy back alleys.’

 

‘No, what am I saying! The content in those isn’t normal!’

 

Her mind was confused. She hadn’t said anything, there hadn’t been any particularly rough movements, but her breathing became labored.

 

It was the same for Lumian.

 

He slightly raised his body from where he sat on the sofa. And slowly approached his partner.

 

Tania retreated little by little to match him. But as if she had no intention of running away to the end, she soon stopped. And lay down on the sofa.

 

She was looking up and Lumian was looking down. The two who exchanged gazes simultaneously gulped, then brought their faces toward each other to write new history.

 

And at that moment, a loud bell sound rang out in Lumian’s head.

 

Daaaaaang!

 

“Ugh?”

 

“Lu, Lumian? What’s wrong?”

 

– Emergency! Emergency!

 

“Ugh, what is it suddenly? Lady Allia!”

 

“Lady Allia? Could it be an oracle from the patron deity?”

 

Tania asked in a surprised voice. Right after, Allia’s voice penetrated his head once more.

 

– Hey, Lumian, I’m really sorry. The mood was completely good but I ruined it all.

 

“What is it? Did something big happen?”

 

Lumian asked irritably. His face looked very angry.

 

It was natural. It had been the most beautiful, exciting, and thrilling moment of his life. How dare she ruin that?

 

If she had interfered as a joke, he was thinking of charging at her regardless of whether she was a patron deity or what.

 

However, unfortunately, the current situation was not a joke.

 

Patron Deity Allia explained the situation in a serious voice, and what she said flowed directly from Lumian’s mouth.

 

“Cairo’s Royal Palace… has fallen into the Demon King’s hands?”

 

* * *

 

“Will you be okay, Lumian?”

 

“Of course I’ll be okay. There’s no problem at all.”

 

Lumian answered in a voice without a trace of worry.

 

It wasn’t fabricated bravado. His appearance waiting for Semu to arrive really looked relaxed.

 

“But, it’s not an abandoned old castle, and if such a large-scale fortress became a Demon King’s Castle, the Demon King’s power must be tremendous too….”

 

“It doesn’t matter even if it’s the Son of the Demon Lord instead of the Demon King.”

 

Whooom, a gentle energy rose from Lumian’s body. And it caressed Tania. Then her anxiety was considerably alleviated.

 

He continued speaking with a smiling face.

 

“More than that, promise me one thing.”

 

“What?”

 

“Um, it’s a bit embarrassing but….”

 

“What is it.”

 

“Well, I mean, after we safely finish this matter… what we were doing earlier….”

 

“Stop! Stop talking!”

 

Tania shrieked.

 

Startled, Lumian said with a cowed expression.

 

“So, sorry. Was I too explicit….”

 

“No, that’s not the problem.”

 

Tania, who had been hesitating, made an expression full of worry, as if she was about to cry.

 

“In novels or plays… anyway, in those things, characters who say such things always….”

 

Something big happens and they lose their lives, unable to keep their last words.

 

That’s what Tania was going to say, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it out loud.

 

Of course, even without saying it to the end, Lumian understood everything. Such clichés were common as dirt. He burst into laughter, “Haha,” and hugged Tania tightly.

 

And said.

 

“As I said before, there’s no need to worry at all.”

 

“….”

 

“I’ve become too strong to be affected by such cheap clichés.”

 

“You’re not lying, right?”

 

“Of course. I’ll finish quickly and come back.”

 

Just then, he felt Semu arriving. Lumian, who showed one last smile, moved instantly and climbed onto the dragon’s back.

 

With a completely different expression from just moments before, he growled.

 

“Let’s go. To smash those demon bastards.”

 

“Yeah! Let’s go, hold on tight!”

 

Shwaaaaaaak-!

 

Dragon Seme flying at a terrifying speed.

 

And riding on top of him, the strongest hero in human history.

 

He thought.

 

‘How dare they… interrupt the greatest moment of my life…?’

 

He would destroy everything.

 

He would kill them all.

 

The fury of a virgin whose first experience had been interrupted was bearing down terrifyingly upon the demons.

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