Mana exchange

"I'll have to pick the last method."

That is what she said. She looks straight at me in the eyes. I can see her resolved even despite hearing the consequences of taking medicine. What can I do, Force her? That's something I should not do.

"Are you sure you want to pick the last method? I'm not trying to prevent you but you should think about it more carefully. I suggest picking the first and second options. Particularly, The second method… Is having intimate contact bothers you? From my perspective, it's the most rational thing to do rather than taking a medicine with side effects that will cause you to change your appearance or have something taken away from you. The thing I recommend the most is the first method… As a mage myself, Cultivating your foundation is the most important and basic. Without foundation, you are just a broken vase, one tap and boom you're into pieces."

I said with concern in my eyes. The truth is, I didn't want to include the medicine since people usually intake medicine despite knowing the side effect to cure them. Even knowing the fact that those medicines will also threaten their lives in the future.

After all, there is no perfect medicine. Every food you eat also has consequences despite being nutritious and people should eat regularly three times a day.

Overeating will make you obese and will have a flabby belly. Women are too conscious when it comes to having fats. So they will have to take a diet plan, but this too also has consequences when repeated. It'll destroy the inside, the organs caused by malnutrition.

In short, everything has consequences. Either it's good or bad for you. However, the medicine I said to Shakti is not safe to consume. Yeah, they sound magical and cure a disease but…. You know.

"…. You are right sensei, I think I was too hasty. I should have thought about it deeply. Can you give me a minute to think?"

"You are free to do so. I can wait…."

'I can't, I want to do this quickly. I still have an appointment with my sister, Kira. Also, I want to quickly visit Kana along the way.'

However, I didn't say it loud. After all, I decided to come here. Backing out because it will hinder my schedule seems pretty pathetic to me.

I calmly watch her thinking deeply as I was also lost in thought. This girl has dark brown skin, unlike my bronze color skin. (It was frail pale skin a decade ago, due to my training inside 'that' space but it didn't change when I was inside, my metabolism accelerated when I got out from that space to balance my power and my physical body, The energy I accumulated in that space was too large, It was a miracle I didn't explode right away after getting out. Because it would be dire if it didn't, My frail body would crumble.)

Her facial structure is kind of mesmerizing. She has sharp eagle eyes, when furrowed, her beauty would be further enhanced. Red ruby eyes made her even more alluring. A Sharp nose with piercing on the side. Beautiful red lusty lips that make me wanna taste them.

She's sharp-eyed beauty with near perfect bodyline.

As I continue being mesmerized by her appealing beauty. She finally snapped out of her train of thought. This time there was a faint blush on her cheeks. I don't need to confirm what she decided since it was already clear what she picked.

She stated earlier that the first option was bothersome and she didn't have the patience to endure.

She look at me said with a bit of displeasure.

"I have a feeling you are leading me to pick the second option."

"What are you talking about? I just want to help you."

"Really? You don't have a solid reason to save me. Don't say it's because of your family's reputation. Because I don't believe that bullshit when you are looking at me with that fervent expression. I'm not dumb enough not to realize what you are thinking and not stupid to know my worth. Many people wanted me for my beauty."

While listening to her I awkwardly scratch my cheeks with my index finger.

"Ahem, Well I guess you're right. Firstly, When I saw Kali I was enthralled by her ravishing beauty. I admit that when I approach Kali at that time I have an ulterior motive."

Shakti frowned upon hearing my honest confession. It's not weird that a woman would be interested in others of the same gender. After all, Men are scarce. Having a relationship with the same gender is considered normal at this time.

However.

"Is it okay for you to say it like that? You are a teacher you know?"

"Hmm, Morally, it's prohibited to have an intimate relationship with a student. However, that does not matter to me. I'm not restricted to all that rules."

Her frown deepened while looking at me with contempt. Ouch, that hurts young lady.

I'm not telling a lie you know. I'm a man and because of that, I have been given the privilege to bed anyone I took fancy. It might sound despicable and I'm trying to use that advantage for my selfishness. What can I say? Regret it later because I wanted to become a compassionate person. Hell nah! I was once a scumbag and always be. I'm an unlawful person, I don't like being tied up by rules.

Though, I tried to minimize my egocentric behavior. Because of that, I hurt my loved ones.

"You are abusing your status and is it okay for a member of Chikushodo to do something like that? Instead of fixing your reputation, you are making it worse."

"Don't be so serious Student Laghari. I may have an ulterior motive but that does not mean I would force someone because of my interest. I'm not that stupid to ruin my family's image."

"Better be. If I know you did something to Kali, I will not forgive you. She's clueless and a bit childish, she's oblivious when it comes to relationships. She's gullible and easy to please."

"Are you sure it's okay to say that? Giving me such convenient information…"

"That is why I'm telling you this. Because if you did something, I would know who did it."

"Okay, Okay. I won't…for now."

Shakti sighed but Furiously glared at me. I laughed at her as I wave my hand.

"I'm just kidding."

She calmed down a moment later. Before her expression suddenly turned serious.

"Since you don't want me to pick the last option. You don't want me to pick the first and last option am I right?"

"Hahahaha I guess you found out."

Laughing aloud. Shakti clicks her tongue. I pretend I didn't hear that.

"Really, Why did I even listen to you? I should have not trusted you just like Kali said."

"Now now. Don't be down. It's not like I will hurt you or something."

"I'm not sad. I'm just angry."

"Really? It doesn't show your face."

"How do you know? Don't you people always say I look angry every time because of my sharp eye? This is the first time someone knew what I'm expressing."

"Duh, it's magic."

Shakti was a bit surprised.

"So you can read someone's expression by using magic?"

"Yeah, If you practice enough you can master a special magical eye that can see through anything."

"That's amazing."

"I know."

"So what now. I guess I don't have any other choice but follow your trap."

"That's harsh."

"Hmph, Isn't that so."

"I guess."

Shakti folded her arms together as she look at me with contempt but with interest at the same time. When she heard about magic her eyes brightened. It seems someone is interested in magic. I laughed inside my mind. Magic is tempting.

"Sensei, can I learn magic?"

"You can. Since you have Magic orb."

"No not that. I want to learn about magic and how to cast spells like those in fantasy novels I read."

"….Mmmh that's a bit hard. I don't have permission to teach someone magic. I'll have to discuss it with my family first… If I gained approval I guess I can teach you."

"But I didn't say I want you to teach me."

"I guess I will not seek approval then."

I jokingly said. Shakti creased her brows as she sighed.

"You are hateful you know that."

"Thanks."

"That's not a compliment. I really can't fathom you. But despite that, I can't help but be curious about you. You have this mysterious wall surrounding you and it makes me want to open you up and find out what you are hiding."

"Eh, Are you sure you're okay? You're not having a fever are you?"

"Stop joking around, I'm having mana deficiency…But, What I said is true."

She retorted and harrumphed. Why are girls attracted to me? I always notice this some other time. Lily, for example, I didn't give her a reason to love me but here she is.

Did I have a harem magnet that will always help the protagonist from having the girls close to him be attached to them? That's possible…

Welp, Either way. That's convenient and makes things easy on my part.

"Anyways. Let's stop this chatter and continue the main topic."

"You mention close contact, That's a kiss right?"

I nodded while smiling. Her face became red and tried to look away.

"Let's start the mana transfer."

I approach her slowly. Shakti couldn't help but become nervous as she close her hand into a fist her heart beating furiously. Her mind is buzzing as she felt alarmed. Her body keeps rising as I slowly get close to her.

Cupping her chin as I turn her face to me. Looking at her feverish expression and peering into her deep ruby eyes. I saw many emotions swirling inside those eyes of her. Lust, Anxiety, Anger, Curiosity, and many things.

"This is weird… I'm married you know."

"All more the reason I wanted you."

"The one I marry is a man you know?"

"Who cares… In the first place."

Undoing my disguise. Shakti's expression changed. She was shocked after seeing my appearance.

"I'm also a man. Thinking of snatching you from that man makes me feel very excited. This is a very rare situation you know. There are few men left and having to snatch a girl from a man is very limited. Snatching a girl's girlfriend is not really that exciting."

"You You! You are a man!?"

"Have always been be."

Shakti laughed.

"What the heck. Magic is awesome. To be able to disguise using magic is thrilling. I can't wait to learn magic."

"Forget about that.."

"How can I forget about that? I always tried to search for the reason for my magic since I was young….."

She then spouted nonsense about her childhood. I became annoyed and quickly shut her blabbering mouth with my mouth. Two lips collided together.

Shakti was surprised as she tried pushing me away. However, because of the difference in our strengths, she could not do it.

And so, I finally tasted the lips of this beautiful foreign babe.