𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬’ 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭
After the first day’s discussion about their quest to defeat the Demon King ended, Allan, who missed out on the communal meal, sulkily devoured some preserved dried meat.
The Hero’s Party then split into a men’s group and a women’s group, with the men taking the first night watch.
The women would sleep in the wagon during this time, and when the time came, two out of the three would switch places to stand guard.
The remaining person would focus on getting a full night’s sleep to recover their energy.
The rotation plan aimed to ensure that everyone would get equal rest.
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However, the three women who climbed into the wagon to sleep (though one is an older lady) had no intention of going to bed. Instead, they seemed eager to have a scheming-like gathering.
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“『Soundproof Barrier』.”
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Auntie Elle, or Ernesta, used a simple barrier spell without chanting.
It’s a barrier that blocks sound from inside going outside.
Now, their conversation within the wagon would not be heard by the men.
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“Alright, spill the beans.”
“How far have things progressed with Allan-kun?”
“Ugh. . . . . .”
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As soon as the barrier was up, Ernesta and Rin immediately grilled Stella.
Ernesta was simply excited, but Rin was in a state of heightened anticipation, almost panting.
In such close proximity to Rin, Stella felt her breath on her skin, and she was slightly overwhelmed.
As the centerpiece of the Hero’s Party, Stella, who was supposed to be the strongest being among humanity.
Her position here, in this situation, was the weakest.
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And, to conceal nothing, they are members of the “Stella’s Love Support Team.”
The trigger for this matter, of course, was when Rin brought up Allan’s name, and Stella reacted excessively, revealing her feelings of love.
Rin, being a sensitive young girl herself and the only close female friend of Stella, couldn’t resist delving into the delightful topic of Stella’s love story.
From then on, Rin, perhaps seeking solace for her anxiety over suddenly being appointed as a Saint and the rigorous daily training, made discussing matters of love with Stella a daily ritual.
However, it was merely conversations between two inexperienced young girls.
Though they discussed love matters, it was mostly Rin indulging in her fantasies, providing some stress relief, but no concrete love strategies were ever devised.
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That’s when Ernesta, a woman who has lived for centuries, stepped in.
She uncovered Stella and Lin’s secret meetings early on and joined in on their love talks, finding it amusing.
In the realm of love discussions, she was the strongest.
After all, Ernesta might look like a lovable little girl, but she is actually an extremely elderly being.
She was once an Elf Chieftain, married and even had children.
According to her, she and her husband were very much in love, so she was well-versed in techniques to win a man over.
Although they concluded that Ernesta’s husband must have been a lolicon, it was an unintended outcome.
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That said.
Ernesta taught Stella (and Rin for that matter) various techniques and know-how during their training breaks, like cooking and other bridal training.
Sometimes she questioned what she was doing far from home in these difficult times, but today her efforts have finally paid off.
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Stella’s crush, Allan, after unfolding a dramatic drama, has joined the Hero’s Party.
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In this case, Stella’s (laughs) English education that was given to her becomes useful.
Ernesta thinks.
Having someone you love makes you strong.
It’s evident when you look at Allan, but the feeling of doing it for someone you love becomes tremendous energy.
Indeed, even an untalented ordinary person can surpass a Holy Warrior loved by the world.
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Stella would undoubtedly perform better in battle when fighting alongside the one she loves, rather than just fulfilling a sense of duty.
While it could be problematic if they fall too deeply in love, it’s clear that these two aren’t the type to let that happen. If necessary, they can steer each other back onto the right path.
Besides, separate from any strategic considerations for the Hero’s Party, there is of course a desire to see the cute girl I’ve always looked after be happy.
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I really want Stella to win Allan over.
To facilitate that, during the carriage ride, Rin and Ernesta took Blade to the coachman’s seat, leaving Stella and Allan alone inside the carriage.
Rin whispered a quick “Good luck,” to Stella, motivating her.
Of course, they couldn’t eavesdrop on the couple’s conversation where Blade was, so they didn’t know what happened inside the carriage.
However, judging by the way the two looked when they exited the carriage, it seemed like nothing bad had occurred.
In that case, as a master of love, and as friends who’ve enjoyed talking about love together, they certainly had the right to hear the results of the day.
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Stella had no way of resisting the two and spilled the beans on what happened between her and Allan today.
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“Well, after we were alone, I sat right next to Allan, grabbed the hem of his shirt, and cuddled for a bit. . . . . .”
“Squee!”
“Interesting. That’s quite adorable. Did you do that intentionally?”
“No, when I actually sat next to Allan, my mind just went blank and I didn’t know what to talk about. . . . . .”
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Stella confessed, her face red as a boiled octopus.
Though her face screamed ‘please, no more’, the two did not let up their inquiry.
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“So, what was Allan like at that time?”
“Well, Allan. . . . . .seemed to blush a little too, I think. . . . . .”
“Squee!”
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Rin’s squeals echoed multiple times inside the carriage.
If there were no sound barrier, who knows what would have happened.
Meanwhile, Ernesta analyzed Stella’s actions calmly as a love guru.
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“Good, this is a good sign. It seemed like Allan used to see you not as a woman, but more like a childhood friend or a sister. . . . . .But him blushing means he’s starting to see you as a woman. Not bad.”
“Really?!”
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Now, Stella is beaming with joy.
Her face was a bright and hopeful smile that seemed to make the sound “paahhh!” echo.
Among all the faces Ernesta had seen until now, this was the cutest.
In fact, one might even think that with this smile, most men would be smitten.
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“It likely helped that you grew more womanly during the time you were apart. Hugging him at the ceremony probably had a good effect, too. Keep emphasizing that you’re not just a childhood friend, but a woman.”
“Yes!”
“However, don’t rush things. Allan still seems a bit confused. If you push too hard, you might scare him off. Maintain the current distance while adding some ups and downs to keep him interested. Show him your feminine side spontaneously.”
“Ernesta-sensei. . . . . .”
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Stella looked at Ernesta with eyes full of admiration.
Honestly, even without Ernesta’s advice, Stella and Allan would probably naturally come together.
The love between them is incredibly strong, and Stella is aware of her romantic feelings. Allan is likely also aware of his feelings on a subconscious level.
Or rather, he’s fully aware but just stubbornly resisting because of adolescent pride.
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However, even when all the conditions are met, the difficulty in taking the plunge or making a move is the essence of love.
Therefore, the presence of adults like Ernesta who offer advice and guidance, and friends like Rin who indulge in romantic conversations and give that extra push, is certainly not unnecessary.
Believing so, Ernesta continues to impart lessons to the love beginners today as well.
Hoping that they would get together already.
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“So, what happened after that?”
“Yes! Actually, you see. . . . . .”
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Later, Ernesta realized that for some reason the conversation between the two had shifted from the realm of romance to a declaration of friendship, and thought that the journey ahead is still long.
Well, that might just be typical for these two.
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By the way, an excited Rin couldn’t fall asleep, dragging the fatigue into the next day, but that goes without saying.
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