Chapter 133 - Ais’s Training

"I wouldn't say I know them—just seen them a few times."

Zald replied blandly.

"Such disgusting noise."

Alfia's eyes flashed with disdain.

To the three champions present, the Dis Sisters were nothing more than small fry—not even worth noticing.

"Enough talk."

"You might look down on them, but those sisters are still part of my combat force."

With that, Raven Eltharion silently gave a mental command.

Without even activating the terminal, he forced the Dis Sisters to log off early.

He didn't have time to activate them now—maybe next time.

Currently, the three Lv.4 summon slots were full.

To unlock more, his own level needed to reach Lv.5.

…

In the center of Orario—

At the central plaza.

"Raven…"

Ais, sitting on a public bench, finally spotted him.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Despite being one of the involved parties in the War Game, Raven looked as carefree as ever.

Not a trace of nervousness on his face.

"Shall we sit somewhere?"

"Mm."

They arrived at a stylish restaurant on North Street—its walls made entirely of glass.

Compared to the rowdy adventurer bars, this place was more fitting for upper-class discussions.

Sitting across the table—

"So, what's your plan for the War Game?"

Ais parted her lips softly.

On the way here, Raven had already picked up from gossip that the match would be a castle siege.

Just like in the original story—but this time, he was defending, not attacking.

"What do you mean?"

"Are you thinking of helping me out?"

Their eyes met.

"I can't help you directly."

Ais shook her head lightly.

Raven understood what she meant, and a thoughtful gleam passed through his eyes.

Can't help directly…

Which means she can help indirectly.

"Raven…"

"Would you like me to train you in combat techniques?"

Ais stared at him.

Truth be told—

She was curious how he managed to level up so fast.

If she fought him once, she could probably figure it out.

Raven thought for a moment.

Training under Ais? Like in the original story, where Bell kept getting knocked out and rested on her lap?

No thanks...

He wasn't Bell.

In front of overwhelming strength, all those fancy techniques meant nothing.

"By the way, what about Riveria?"

"Didn't she promise to train me after returning from the expedition?"

"I'm sorry, Raven."

"Riveria can't meet you right now."

Ais looked apologetic as she spoke.

"I understand."

"It's because of the situation, right?"

"I've become too much of a public figure."

Raven could empathize with Riveria's dilemma.

As the vice-captain of the Loki Familia, she couldn't afford to associate with him during such a delicate time.

"So…"

"Riveria asked me to teach you some combat techniques instead."

Ais brought the conversation back.

"I see..."

Raven sighed softly.

"We just don't want to see you lose. We want to help."

"…Alright then."

Since she'd come all this way, Raven couldn't just refuse.

"But let me say this first."

"I'm not free tonight."

"I want to sleep—I'm not doing any training."

No need to push himself—when it's time to sleep, he'd sleep.

As for pulling an all-nighter?

Not happening.

"Then… how about tomorrow?"

Ais puffed her cheeks slightly, looking adorably sulky.

Tomorrow?

He had plans to descend into the Dungeon with Alfia for training.

"Err…"

"Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be free tomorrow either."

"I've got a request to fulfill in the Dungeon."

Raven shrugged with a helpless smile.

Honestly, he didn't want to show Ais his true power.

Unless—

"But…"

"I'll be free tomorrow night."

He changed his answer.

"Okay."

Ais's face lit up again, dropping her pouty expression.

"Then where shall we train?"

That question…

The city walls?

No way—he didn't want to be watched by Freya at Babel Tower.

The Dungeon?

Too much hassle.

Plus, they might run into other adventurers.

"How about the city walls?"

Ais asked softly.

Raven shook his head.

"No, no."

"You want to know how I got so strong so fast, like I'm using cheat codes, right?"

"Mm."

"So the Dungeon, then?"

Ais tilted her head in confusion.

"Neither."

"When we meet tomorrow night, I'll take you somewhere."

"I'll teach you the secret to gaining status points quickly during our training."

"But—"

"You have to promise me something."

Raven grinned slyly.

"What is it?"

Ais looked puzzled.

"Whatever I teach you—you can't tell anyone else."

"Especially Riveria."

"Got it?"

"I… I understand."

Ais nodded seriously, then asked:

"Will it work on me?"

"Absolutely."

"If it doesn't, I wouldn't have broken your record as the fastest level-up."

Raven answered with confidence.

Come on.

Amid was already begging to do strength therapy sessions with him every day.

Ais picked up a snack and started eating.

The airheaded Sword Princess looked even more adorable while munching.

"Alright, anything else?"

Raven looked around and asked casually.

"That's all."

Ais shook her head.

"Cool. Then let's meet again tomorrow night at 8, at the central plaza."

"Okay."

"I've got something to do, so I'll head off now."

With that—

He officially parted ways with her.

After paying the bill—

He stepped outside and stretched with a long sigh.

Honestly—

Ais was really easy to trick.

Since she was so determined to grow stronger, Raven was happy to help her out.

Even if the method wasn't exactly proper.

But then again—

Was that even a problem?

If both of them got stronger… it was a win-win, right?

With a pleasant smile, Raven walked briskly toward the Hestia Familia home base.

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