𝐈𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡
Kid was doing strength training in his room.
With his upper body bare, he did push-ups on just his fingers while doing a handstand. Sweat dripped, leaving spots on the floor.
Kid had a well-sculpted upper body.
His abs were impressively defined, and while his muscles seemed slightly thin, they were densely packed. Despite eating, he hardly ever gained weight. There was nothing he could do about this.
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“Whew. . . . . .Finished.”
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Using only finger strength, he sprung up and stood.
He wiped his sweat with a towel that was on his desk and started doing sit-ups, hanging his legs on an iron bar in his room (which was renovated using the rewards from demon subjugation, equipped with training equipment).
Kid never missed a day of training.
The more the parasitic type trained, the stronger they became. Kid’s physical abilities surpassed even Albero and Ridelle.
However, he didn’t possess the 『Total Assimilation』.
How could he obtain the power of Total Assimilation?
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“Fifty, one. . . . . .uh, fifty. . . . . .two.”
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He pondered while doing sit-ups.
According to Albero and Ridelle, the assimilated Summoned beast apparently spoke to them. But. . . . . .Kid had never heard Billy’s voice. He noticed that his left arm had changed.
So, he didn’t rely on the Total Assimilation.
All he could do now was to train diligently.
Even if that might not be the right answer. That was all Kid could do.
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Albero was in Yorha’s room in the S-class dormitory, doing paperwork he didn’t want to do.
Helping him were Ashe, Lapis, and Ridelle. Leivinia and Nisrok, seemingly bored, were napping together on the sofa.
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“Yorha, is this okay?”
“Show me. . . . . .Hmm, there’s a typo. Correct this and this.”
“Whaaat~. . . . . .sigh.”
“Don’t make that face. Understand? Earning a title is that troublesome. There are lots of documents and letters to send out.”
“. . . . . .ugh.”
“If Ashe and Lapis didn’t help, it would’ve taken ten days. Thank the two of them.”
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Then, Albero turned towards Ashe and Lapis.
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“Both of you, thanks.”
“Mhm. I learned this kind of work from Grandpa, so I’m quite good at it.”
“I also have office experience from the Duke family’s tasks.”
“. . . . . .Ugh, I am. . . . . .”
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Ridelle was in charge of the tea. She wasn’t good at writing, so it couldn’t be helped.
The atmosphere became a bit tense, so Albero changed the topic.
He turned to Yorha, speaking slightly flustered.
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“Uh, speaking of which. . . . . .is this Isavel territory close from here?”
“Well. . . . . .it’s about ten days by horse carriage.”
“That’s quite a distance.”
“We have to cross mountain paths. But the scenery is beautiful and there’s a lot of nature. The specialty of Isavel territory is mountain grape wine and whiskey, with vast vineyards and wheat fields. In the fall, the wheat fields are very beautiful.”
“You sure know a lot.”
“Well, it’s my own country’s territory. Anyway, since you’ll be the lord there, you should study about Isavel territory properly. This isn’t about 『parasitic type』, it’s a matter of intellect.”
“. . . . . .”
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Albero looked away.
Ashe and Lapis giggled, and Ridelle also laughed.
Suddenly, Albero spoke to Ridelle.
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“Hey Ridelle, if you’re okay with it and if you don’t have any plans after graduating from the academy, how about living in the Isavel territory? I’ve heard from Yorha that it’s a pretty good place. . . . . .Of course, if you prefer to stay in the royal capital, that’s fine.”
“Hmm. . . . . .Let me think about it.”
“Yeah. And when that time comes, I’ll bring Kid along too.”
“Huh? W, Wait, why is Kid involved?”
“Well, just because. . . . . .haha.”
“Hmm. . . . . .”
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Ridelle blushed and looked away. Albero had intended to show consideration, but it seemed unnecessary.
Then, Ashe raised her hand.
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“Alright! I’ll go.”
“M, Me too!”
“Hey, but isn’t Lapis the eldest daughter of the Duke family? Don’t you have discussions about your fiancé and succeeding the family coming up?”
“”””. . . . . .””””
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For some reason, everyone went silent.
Albero felt everyone’s reproachful gazes piercing him.
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“Albero, you’re really hopeless.”
“Albero, that was harsh.”
“Even I think that was a bit much. . . . . .”
“Such a sinful man. . . . . .fufu.”
“Wait, what. . . . . .why?”
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Albero somehow becomes uncomfortable.
He got up and pretended to go to the bathroom, then left the room.
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In the kitchen, after drinking water and about to return to Yorha’s room, he saw Kid.
Kid seemed to have taken a bath or something, as he was sweating.
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“Hey, Kid.”
“Yeah. . . . . .”
“Listen, if you’re free, there’s something I’d like your help with. I have a lot of paperwork to do. . . . . .Ah, being a noble is such a hassle.”
“. . . . . .Hey.”
“Hmm?”
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Kid thrust his left hand towards Albero.
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“Fight me. . . . . .a mock battle.”
“What. . . . . .”
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Kid’s left arm transformed into 『Headsman』.
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