Chapter 181: Mabel wants to go back! (Bonus Chapter)

"Ha!"

With a swift motion, Sui wielded a massive 30-meter-long lightsaber, slicing through the Fire Dragon's fire and severing one of its claws.

But after landing this powerful blow, Sui was nearly out of energy.

The difference in power between her and the Fire Dragon was still significant, and Sui couldn't fully match it.

[Monster]: Fire Dragon

[Level]: 35

[Abilities]: Omitted

Sui was only level 31 herself.

The fact that she could even inflict such serious damage on the Fire Dragon was already impressive.

Despite knowing the gap in their strength, Sui had gone all out, pushing herself to the point of exhaustion.

Even so, there wasn't a trace of panic on her face.

Because she knew what would happen next.

A familiar figure caught her midair as she fell, and as if expecting it, she naturally wrapped her arms around his neck.

Rei Ao frowned slightly, scolding her:

"That's not how you use your power. Haven't you heard the saying, 'If you hurt the enemy by seven points, keep three for yourself to escape'?"

"Hehe, but I knew you'd already arrived, Rei Ao!"

Sui beamed with a sweet smile.

It was because Rei Ao was there that she had dared to go all out against the Fire Dragon.

"Aaaahhh!!!"

While the two were busy enjoying their moment, the Fire Dragon—enraged at losing one of its limbs—spread its massive wings and unleashed a wave of fiery destruction that darkened the sky.

Rei Ao's expression darkened in annoyance.

"Tch. Such a buzzkill."

Freeze!

With just a glance, Rei Ao activated his power.

Crack!

In an instant, the raging flames and even the massive body of the Fire Dragon were frozen solid.

Not only was the dragon's physical form encased in ice, but even the intangible flames were captured and locked within crystal-clear frost.

The frozen dragon plummeted from the sky at incredible speed.

Boom!

The ground shook as the dragon's icy corpse crashed down, sending shards of ice scattering in every direction.

Just like that, the Fire Dragon was no more.

"It's… gone?"

Mabel stared, mouth agape.

Her chance for glory was gone in an instant!

Meanwhile, Sakurajima Ai, standing nearby, was filled with a mix of shock and profound admiration.

She had never seen anything like this before—dragons, magic, and the fantastical wonders of another world.

Her awe quickly turned into pride and an overwhelming sense of love for the man who had singlehandedly defeated the legendary beast.

When Rei Ao landed with Sui back on the ground, Mabel was sitting there in a daze, staring at the God-Freezing Sword in her hands.

After gently placing Sui down, Rei Ao didn't rush to collect his "reward" for the trade.

With the kind of relationship he had with Sui, there was no need to hurry.

Whenever he wanted to "collect," she would undoubtedly agree, no matter the circumstances.

For now, there were two pressing matters to deal with:

1. The issue of Yousuke Shibazaki.

2. Investigating the information Sui was originally sent to gather.

However, before Rei Ao could say anything, Mabel, who had been in a daze, suddenly muttered, "No, I don't want to wander anymore!"

Her voice grew louder, and without warning, she dropped to her knees and clung to Rei Ao's leg. Tears streamed down her face as she cried out:

"Waaah! I don't want to stay here anymore! I want to go back to your world!"

"Yukino kicked me out too! I have nowhere else to go! Please, take me back!!!"

At the same time, Rei Ao received a notification:

[Ding! Mabel has sent a trade request!]

[Trade Details]: Bring her back to Rei Ao's world and take her in as part of his household.

[Ding! Please select your trade terms.]

"..."

Rei Ao remained silent.

So her sudden cries and wails were because she had truly lost her place in this world.

With the Fire Dragon completely dead, there was no longer any need for a seal.

The villagers, who had been hiding in fear, peeked out and recognized Mabel, whispering among themselves.

If she stayed, she would most likely be driven out again.

On top of that, Mabel had grown used to the comforts of modern life. Returning to a world that, despite its magic, was far more primitive, was not an easy adjustment.

As the saying goes, "It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go back to frugality."

Even though she was a lazy otaku, Mabel did have a certain charm about her, coupled with the refined air of the Ice Clan.

And as Rei Ao always said, "As long as they have the looks, it's a done deal."

So, he made a bold offer.

[Ding! Your trade request has been accepted!]

[Trade Terms]: "Unlimited body usage rights."

[Ding! Confirm this trade?]

"???"

Mabel froze, her tears momentarily forgotten as she stared at the trade terms.

"T-This… this… this…"

Her neck and cheeks flushed crimson.

This can't be real, right?

But Rei Ao didn't bother to explain. Instead, he remarked casually, "It seems like this world no longer needs the God-Freezing Sword, doesn't it?"

"Mm. With the Fire Dragon dead, the sword's purpose is gone. Both it and the Ice Clan will fade into legend now," Sui said absentmindedly, her voice full of reflection.

However, those seemingly innocuous words were the final straw for Mabel.

"It's all gone. Everything's gone. Even the Ice Clan is meaningless now!"

Mabel imagined herself living a miserable life, begging and wandering with no stability.

Her spirit shattered completely.

Compared to this, she longed for Yukino's small apartment—a place that was clean, cozy, and serene.

A soft bed and sofa.

A warm bubble bath.

Delicious, comforting food.

"No! I refuse to become a vagabond!"

The stark contrast between her bright past and the bleak future was too much for her to handle.

In a moment of desperation, she accepted the trade without hesitation.

[Ding! Trade initiated!]

[Trade Partner]: Mabel

[Trade Details]: Return her to Rei Ao's world and provide for her.

[Trade Terms]: "Unlimited body usage rights."

[Duration]: 24 hours.

Rei Ao smirked, "Gotcha."

Sui, who also saw the trade notification, was stunned.

"This… this is just outright being kept as a mistress, isn't it?"

Even Sakurajima Ai was caught off guard. She hadn't expected this seemingly innocent girl to go so far just to be "taken care of."

Meanwhile, the noise from the trade updates had woken someone in the group chat.

Frieren: "Haha~ Rei Ao, you're really hardworking, huh? Out making trades before dawn."

Rei Ao: "Not just that. I haven't even slept. I've been busy all night before coming straight here."

"..."

Sakurajima Ai, seeing his message, shot him a glare.

Her face instantly turned bright red.

Of course, he had spent all night with her.

Though to be fair, she hadn't exactly been peaceful herself.

Once a long-restrained switch was flipped, the result was an unstoppable storm of passion and chaos.

It was only thanks to Rei Ao's extraordinary stamina and endurance that he managed to contain the tidal wave that was Sakurajima Ai.

Even now, she was bracing herself for a long day ahead—most likely spent cleaning and recovering.

Sakurajima Ai herself wasn't even sure if she could truly grasp the "science of water disassembly" anymore.

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