Chapter 9 - Let's see if you can use a sword. (Patreon)

After placing our order, Tiona and Tione started talking about random things, but before long, the conversation turned to me.

“It was really impressive watching you fight after all this time,” Tiona said. “I had forgotten just how amazing your punches and kicks are.”

“Well, the only thing I know how to do is throw punches and kicks, so I have to be good at it,” I replied with a laugh.

“But after taking a closer look at your movements, it seems like you've gotten even better than before. Your attacks have become more precise and more powerful. You're controlling your body and your strength much better now.”

I searched through my memories for the recent battles fought by the original owner of this body.

Just as she said, his movements had been much more basic. They weren't anything like mine.

Honestly, my body was moving on its own. I didn't even know exactly how I was doing all of that. I had no combat experience whatsoever. In my previous world, I was just an ordinary man—extremely weak.

Maybe watching so many anime and action movies had helped somehow.

“I hadn't noticed,” I said to Tiona.

“Right, Ais? Haven't his movements gotten even better? He can take on several monsters without getting hit even once. His dodging is on another level!”

“Tiona's right.” Ais nodded. “Have you been training in secret?” she asked.

“Yes, a little. I decided to stop being lazy and started training.”

“You should've invited me!” Tiona puffed out her cheeks. “I'm a great sparring partner. Why don't we train together?” she said with a smile.

I understood the hidden meaning behind her words.

If we trained at the Familia's training grounds, which were usually empty at certain times, we'd be alone.

But she really was crazy. There was no way we could have sex in the middle of the training grounds.

'I think I'm overthinking this.'

“I'm willing to train with you too. I've never fought you before, so I'm curious. Martial artists who fight barehanded are rare. It would be a good experience,” Ais said in her usual monotone voice.

“That would be great. It would help me a lot,” I said with a smile.

Our food finally arrived. After it was served, I ordered a few mugs of beer to go with it and drank enough to get myself drunk back in my old world.

But this body was incredibly resilient. Even after nearly ten large mugs, I wasn't drunk.

After we finished enjoying ourselves, we left the Hostess of Fertility.

Nothing unusual happened.

Since I have spoilers from the novel, I know Freya "works" at that restaurant, but I didn't even see Syr Flova. I don't think she was working today.

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As soon as I got back to my room, I took off my dirty clothes and headed to the bathroom. After washing up and putting on clean clothes, I sat down on my bed to check my status.

Level: 3

Strength (STR): C 645

Endurance (END): C 612

Dexterity (DEX): B 718

Agility (AGI): B 752

Magic (MAG): D 541

[Available Random Status Points - 20]

“My stats didn't increase. I only received points.”

My stats should have increased as well, even if earning points was that simple. If cumming inside Tiona gave me 20 points, then cumming inside a Goddess would surely give me at least twice or even three times that amount.

Maybe I'd even get 100 points.

If that's the case, my growth would be much faster than I expected.

“All right, where should I put these points?”

After thinking about it for a while, I decided to invest all 20 points into Strength, since it was my lowest stat after Magic.

I needed strength and speed to fight, especially when relying on my fists and feet.

'I need to start training with a sword. Hand-to-hand combat is too risky against really powerful monsters.'

I let out a sigh and closed my status window.

Then I heard someone knocking on my door.

Without thinking, I opened it, and to my surprise, it was Ais.

“I'm here to talk about our training. We're not going into the Dungeon tomorrow, so it'll be a good day for it.”

“Huh? Oh, right. The training.”

“Good.” Ais turned to leave.

“Ais, before you go, can I ask you something?”

“What is it?”

“If I want to start using a sword in the future, would you help me train?”

At my question, Ais raised her eyebrows. She looked genuinely surprised.

“You? Using a sword? But why?”

“I'm just curious about what it's like. I've never tried it before, so maybe I'll have some talent for it too,” I said with an innocent smile.

After silently staring at me for a few seconds, Ais finally answered.

“All right. I don't mind. Since you're already very skilled at using your body, learning to use a sword shouldn't be a problem.”

“Thanks, Ais.”

“You don't have to thank me for something like that.”

After saying that, she walked away.

She didn't even tell me what time the training would start.

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The next morning, I woke up to someone knocking on my door.

I got out of bed and opened it. I wasn't wearing a shirt, but I didn't care.

It was Tiona.

The moment she saw me, she pushed me aside and walked into my room.

Then she stood on her tiptoes and stole a kiss from me.

“You surprised me.”

“Sorry. I couldn't hold myself back.”

“It's fine.”

“I'm here because of the training. Ais said I could train with you two.”

“All right.” I smiled. “I'm going to take a shower and change.”

“Why take a shower when you're just going to sweat anyway? Just put on some proper clothes! Come on, I'll help you pick something out.”

Tiona immediately started acting like my wife.

After getting dressed, Tiona and I headed downstairs to the mansion's dining hall.

A maid soon arrived carrying breakfast for the two of us.

I didn't even know this house had maids.

“Isn't Ais eating with us?”

“She woke up a little earlier and already got started.”

“I see.”

We ate as quickly as we could and then headed to the Loki Familia's training grounds.

It was a massive indoor training facility with plenty of open space.

As soon as I stepped inside, I noticed Ais holding two swords.

Both of them were wooden.

“Here, take this,” she said, handing one to me. “Let's see if you can use a sword.”

I hadn't expected my very first training session to start like this.