Elfaria Chapter 10

010. Awakening

　Although I graduated from my status as a virgin, I don't think "something" has clearly changed, but it is an undeniable fact that I strongly felt that it had a great impact on me.

　The next morning.

　I and Osada-kun left the Leia Orphanage and visited the guild-affiliated junk shop, which had been open since early morning, to sell the crystal stones and other collectibles we had acquired the previous day.

　We got a fair price of 221 wens (22,100 yen). After consulting with Osada-kun and my experience in yesterday's battle, we decided to buy the following items

*Hardwood shield x 2 (for me and Osada-kun)

*Chain Mail

*Iron spear

*Wooden boomerang

*Leather hat

　After preparing the equipment that seemed most suitable at the time, we went out again from the south gate to the suburbs.

　And then...

「UUoooohhhhhhhhh!!」

　In addition to the slime and big rats that appeared as usual, there was the "Big Raven" that glided through the sky, the poisonous "Big Snake". And we were welcomed with open arms by demonic beasts such as the "Horn Rabbit".

「Whoo! Damn! There's no end to them!」

　Osada-kun screamed, but I still had time to spare.

「Osada-kun, take it easy and stick to defense and support! I'll take care of all the demonic beasts!」

　I shouted loudly with confidence while holding the iron spear I had just bought.

(Hmmm. Though I had no choice, I never thought the spear was such a useful weapon.)

　Perhaps because of my original "Japanese" and "sword culture" aspect, I had an unquestioning assumption that "the weapon is the sword!" But in actual combat, I realized that I could kill the enemy more safely with a spear, which allows me to get in close to a certain extent.

　I felt that the spear was more suitable for me than the sword.

　Of course, it is not that swords are useless, but the point is that I could learn from the actual battle how to use them according to the situation.

　Thanks to this, I was able to deal with the "Horn Rabbit," which I had a hard time with yesterday, at ease, and even though I was attacked by a number of them, I was able to get out of the situation without any problems. Above all.

(...... Fun!! It's super fun!!)

　Even though we were exchanging lives, what came to my mind was neither fear nor anxiety.

　It was pure "pleasure".

　――It was a little complicated because it was clearly different from sex, and I felt as if I had been made aware of a side of myself that I had never known.

(But ......)

　What came up later and later was a huge, irrepressibly strong, and hot emotion.

　I don't know the name of that feeling.

(But ......!)

　At this moment, after defeating the demonic beasts that attacked me from three directions without difficulty, I realized my "Awakening".

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「I don't care how much you're enjoying it. Aren't you too excited?」

　That night.

　We had to spend the night in the suburban square of the south gate.

　Needless to say, the cause was my behavior.

　Because I was having so much fun fighting with the monsters, we lost the timing to return home ― it was past curfew, so we couldn't go back inside.

(I know it was inevitable for security reasons.)

　I felt bad for Osada-kun.

　However, it is true that we were not the only ones who could not get in.

　There may have been various reasons and circumstances, such as running out of time, having some kind of problem, or not daring to go inside, but the area in front of the gate was crowded with such people, and there were also many people doing business with them.

　Thanks to that, we were able to redeem the money, and there were no problems with food or drink, but...

「What about a place to sleep?」

　At a glance, most of them were wrapped in blankets or sleeping bags around a big bonfire.

　I asked Osada-kun about this, and he replied, "I think it's because we are in front of the gate and there are soldiers there, so it's safe to some extent."

「I was thinking of killing time by taking a walk, but what about Yuuto?」

　He asked me back.

「As for me, I don't have any problem with waiting though.」[俺としては、一徹くらいなら何の問題もないけど?]

　Nevertheless, it was also true that fatigue from excessive combat action was accumulating.

(And besides...)

　I noticed a woman wearing clothes that were clearly inappropriate for this place hanging around from a while ago.

　She wasn't a merchant, a guard, or a civilian ― probably a businesswoman, but I couldn't help but be drawn to her. [TLN: 商売女 - businesswoman, aka woman from the red-light district; demimondaine; prostitute]

(Damn it. It was yesterday, and today too)

　I'm so disgusted with my own sexuality...

「...... Haha~hn. I see-I see. So that's how it is!」

　Suddenly, Osada-kun said something meaningful.

「That's right. Yuuto is a man, too. You must be at that age where you're interested in "that kind of thing".」

　I was a little miffed, but it seems that he had seen right through me.

「Unfortunately, I don't have reproductive organs, so I can't go out with you, but I think it's okay as long as you keep it in moderation, okay?」

　Osada-kun said as he tapped my back thigh, "See you later," and with a warm smile on his face, he went away.

「Really. He's got a weird sense of humor」

　I grumbled, but honestly speaking, I also felt "saved".

　I have enough money and I am confident that I can protect myself as long as nothing serious happens.

　I just checked my [status] and found that my level had increased to "5" before I knew it.

　My various ability values had also increased significantly, and I have a feeling that I can get around to some extent.

　As I was walking along, paying attention to my surroundings, 

「Um, ......, Onii-san. If you don't mind, would you please buy some flowers?」

　Suddenly, I was approached by a girl holding a basket of flowers.

　She was probably a little younger than me.

　She was a pretty girl with cropped light-blue hair and a pretty face.

「Selling flowers at this hour―right?」

　It was indeed too meaningful, but I wasn't a child either.

　I was not so naive as not to notice the "metaphor," so I asked frankly, "How much?" I asked frankly, "How about ......200?" She offered in a quiet voice

　I handed her two 100wen bills, and she led me to a wooded area a short distance away from the gate.

　As expected, there was no sign of anyone around here, but the moonlight was shining in the area, so there seemed to be no problem with my activities.

「You, what is your name? You can call me "Gain"」

　As I had no intention of telling her my real name, I quickly used a fake name, but the girl hesitantly answered, "My name is Yume......."

「Well then, Yume-chan, let's do something nice with me ♪」

　I said with a dirty mind and pulled her small body into my arms, our lips lapping against each other.

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