NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 22: 'First Love'!
Chapter 22 - 'First Love'
After resting for a while, even though her body remained unable to move, Julis found her voice. She simply leaned on Luke's shoulder and engaged in conversation with him.
It's been over two months since Luke first arrived at Seidoukan Academy. During this period, amidst his daily routine of training, exercising, and practicing, he seamlessly incorporated guidance for Julis and the three Seidoukan students as an 'interlude.'
Tailoring his advice to each individual's unique characteristics, Luke focused on Claudia's dual swordsman style, drawing from his experience with the Dual-Life-Sword in the Main God Space. For Lester, who didn't use a sword, he selected comprehensive taijutsu courses and offered specialized tips.
Julis, on the other hand, concentrated on mastering the basics of swordsmanship and learning the 'Star Swordsmanship.'
Ever since Julis began formal training in Star Swordsmanship, it became common for her to lose control and go berserk during the learning process.
Seisenjutsu differs from magic, and the same holds for Star Swordsmanship derived from Seisenjutsu. To release Prana according to Star Swordsmanship, Julis needed to identify commonalities between the two, often leading to uncontrollable outbursts due to conflicting Prana operations.
Due to these challenges, the 'Julis teaching period,' initially planned for once a week, expanded to three to four times a week as Luke was concerned about potential accidents in his absence.
After all, teaching them is his responsibility, and if someone gets hurt due to his absence, it's his fault.
"I told you, the flames I release don't affect me. You can just leave me there. After my physical strength and Prana reserves are restored, I can stand up on my own."
Julis shifted her body laboriously, attempting to find a more comfortable position.
Perhaps unbeknownst to Julis, she had gradually grown accustomed to their current dynamic. Feeling Julis' efforts to nestle against him, Luke, to maintain control, reached out and held her in his arms, asking her to lean against his chest and remain still.
Having found a comfortable position with Luke's assistance, Julis immediately calmed down and worked hard to restore her Prana reserve and physical strength.
However, with her eyes tightly closed, she remained completely unaware of the potentially ambiguous nature of her and Luke's current posture.
If others were present at this time, they would see Julis with messy clothes, half-lying in Luke's arms—a posture that suggested impending intimacy.
"Although you can ignore the damage caused by flames and high temperatures, the blast wind and impact force in the explosion will still affect you."
"In your current state, if you are not careful, you will be severely injured and even leave sequelae. There is no way I can safely leave you there."
While Luke responded to Julis, he secretly took out a cushion from his 'portable pocket' and placed it behind his back.
Subsequently, Luke held Julis and leaned against the wall comfortably to begin his daily 'teasing' routine.
"Besides, in that case, even if you are really unscathed, your clothes don't have the same characteristics as your body. In that case..."
Saying this, Luke put his mouth to Julis's ear and blew gently.
Suddenly, Julis's face turned red. Whether from Luke's breath or her imagination of lying naked on the ground, the cause remained unclear.
If she could move, Julis might have wanted to reprimand Luke or express her embarrassment by pinching him. Alas, her current weakness confined her to rubbing her head against Luke's arms, attempting to hide her bashful expression.
This had become a routine between them—whenever Julis went berserk, Luke took advantage of her vulnerable state to playfully tease her. Over time, Julis transitioned from anger and shame to a more shy and warm response.
In fact, Julis was genuinely grateful to Luke. He was willing to teach her everything she wanted to learn, even though she was not his relative. He even taught her the secret-level technique of 'Star Swordsmanship' that wasn't supposed to be disclosed.
When she went on a rampage for the first time, Julis was genuinely scared, finding herself in the same state as her former best friend, Orphelia Landlufen. She feared becoming like Orphelia, terrified of unknowingly hurting others.
At that time, Luke's protection and comfort were nothing short of salvation for her.
Initially fearful of powerlessness after going on a rampage, Julis now found herself liking this feeling a bit.
Whenever she leaned against Luke's arms, a warm feeling of security rose from the bottom of her heart. Especially when she thought about Luke leaning against the cold wall but providing her with a warm embrace, a deep sense of happiness enveloped her lonely heart.
Unable to control her feelings, Julis also vaguely understood her situation. If not for Claudia's presence and reserve, she might have confessed to Luke.
In a state of turbulent thoughts and exhaustion, Julis lay in Luke's arms and slowly fell asleep. Although Luke had wanted to say something, he found Julis already asleep, leaving him momentarily bewildered.
Even though he didn't plan to do anything, didn't she trust him too much?
Luke, pondering this, adjusted his position after enjoying some benefits so that Julis could sleep more comfortably in his arms.
In fact, not only Julis, Luke also enjoyed being with her. Unlike Claudia's enthusiasm and initiative, the shy and passive Julis offered him a completely different experience.
This made Luke, who had never been in love before, feel like he was falling in love for the first time, thoroughly enjoying the process.
He observed the change in Julis's attitude towards him but had no intention of confessing. Instead, he relished the process, patiently waiting for things to gradually develop between them.
Most importantly, Luke understood in his heart that the relationship between them was not that deep yet, more a result of the so-called 'suspension bridge effect.'
Hence, he adopts a cautious approach, adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Moreover, being an agent of the Main God Space, his primary focus is on strengthening himself, with prowess taking precedence as his top priority.
(PS: This is a harem story, but the MC will not focus too heavily on romance. Therefore, it will take a long time for the MC to officially establish a relationship. Besides, the heroine must be strong and have enough potential to accompany the MC in the Main God Space.)
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