|Mission Accomplished|

Under the dazzling sunlight in the morning, the birds were chirping melodiously...

[Lucas: Hmm.. What's this fluffy sensation?... I kinda.. want to stay a little bit longer...]

Lucas was hesitating to stand up until..

[???:Kyahh~ Lucas, please don't move.. It's ticklish..]

He suddenly heard a soft moan from someone above him. Curiosity comes so he opened up his eyes and he saw...

[Lucas: Micaela... I see.. You're already fine, but.... Wha-?!?!]

He's thankful to see that Micaela was all right, after looking at her... He realized and saw the others as well while sleeping on their laps. Yes.. It was a full lap bed! Micaela's squishy sizeable thighs were below Lucas's head, Charlotte's and Olivia's were below his upper body(Chest to stomach) while Lily's and Hazel's were below his lower part(thigh to toe). The sensation on which Lucas felt is unbelievably pleasant. It was a good pleasure for him to experience but..

*This situation comes from "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You".

[Lucas(Thinking): This is bad!!! My other head is rising and it would be a trouble if they find it out!! I should get out of their laps first, but.. HECK!! it's such a waste.. I want to stay longer...]

He can't maintain his body from getting erection so he gave his best to get out of that situation. That being said, his own body betrayed him.

[Lucas: Krgh.. This is impossible.. It's far too hard to get the heck out, knowing that this is a rare event of my life!...]

He mumbled as he was sighing, trying to hide his face. It was his first time experiencing this kind of treatment from them. So maybe just enjoy it?..

[Lily: Jeez, we were worried when Micaela called us that you were suddenly cryi-!]

[Olivia: Ahhh!! Lucas, how did you do that last night!?]

Olivia covered Lily's mouth before she completes her sentence. It might be a bad idea to tell Lucas what happened while he was asleep...

[Lucas: Uhmm.. I don't even know how I manage to create a new magic skill on the spot..]

He replied to Olivia's inquiry. While doing so, He abruptly and force himself to get out of the once-in-a-lifetime experience(lap bed).

[Lucas: I can't get enough of this...Good bye lap bed...]

He sighed as he muttered rubbing his eyes after successfully getting out of them.

Sitting on a chair beside the bed, he closed his eyes while maintaining his posture trying to recall what happened that night...

[Lucas: If I remember it right.. It was back then when I focused my way dispelling the miasma through my light magic. I don't really know what happened but... A brilliant light suddenly appeared before me.. I.. can't grasp the situation yet at the same time.. I instantly felt a tremendous magic bursting throughout my body. As you've seen, I let it all out, eradicating the miasma.]

He continues to tell them what happened to him. The 5 girls sit comfortably on the bed where Lucas slept. Silence filled the room as they were trying to unravel the mystery behind Lucas's new magic skill.

[Lucas: ...As far as I know... If I use that skill.. I'm certain I'll get unconscious again..]

With an upset expression. He knows he can't handle the skill he recently obtained from last night's operation. Leaving him concerned for the future..

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK....

Someone outside the room was knocking the door continuously. Hazel was the nearest one from it, thus opening the door. They see a little figure, happily approaching them while holding Hazel's hand.

[Lily: Ohh you're the little girl I played before.]

Lily soothingly patted the little girl's head as she smiled back, looking at Lucas.

[Lucas: ...Right! what's your name?]

[Little girl: My name is Maria, my father was once an adventurer. Sir Lucas, thank you for protecting our village together with big sisters.]

She bowed, giving gratitude with a smile. Because of that, the 5 girls can't cease but to hug her. At the same time, Lucas's anxiety began to vanish. Maria's smiles make his mind at peace.

[Lucas: I see. So you're Mike's daughter. What a cute little girl.]

[Lily: Wha!?? Lucas.... You're.. into... kids??!]

[Lucas: NO I'M NOT!! THE HECK!!]

[Maria: I'm not a kidddd!!!]

Maria pouted, making them all laugh together. Seeing Lucas's troubled face slowly but surely fading away, Olivia strikes the final blow for him to completely be at ease.

[Olivia: Lucas, you don't need to worry over such thing. We(the 5 girls) will protect you and be with you always.]

[Charlotte: We.. Well.. I'll.. Do my best to.. to protect Lucas!]

[Lily: Hah! That's for sure!]

[Hazel: Hazel loves you all so I'm gonna protect all of you!]

[Micaela: And I'll be the one healing you!]

Well.. Not just Olivia but the rest of them dealt the finishing blow. As for Maria, she clings to Lucas legs, making a bright smile with a sparkling eyes. At that moment, Lucas turned away for them not to see his secret side.. He wiped out his tears before it falls down. Head patting Maria, he looked back at them saying...

[Lucas: Everyone. Thank you.]

He gave a smile that can't be easily remove from their memories, as if they will treasure that moment for the rest of their lives. After that, Maria went outside calling for them to hurry up.

[Little girl: Let's go outside, we're waiting for you!]

Lucas asked them to go with him. Without further ado, they all followed the little girl. Olivia on the other hand stopped the 4 girls. She told them not to say a word before Lucas woke up. They nodded silently for Lucas not to notice anything.

People outside the house where Lucas slept were waiting for him. Applaud rise up, giving high praise enough to properly thank them. The chief approaches Lucas. Handing him a small octagonal white box containing something..

[Head Chief: Please accept this as a token of gratitude.]

Lucas can't accept something unless it's part of the mission, but the Chief doesn't seem to back down either.

[Lucas: I can carry it one-handed... Mind if I ask? What's inside?]

Without having an argument, Lucas just asked what's inside the box. Then Mike showed up, answering his question.

[Mike: A-Actually, someone gave that to me when I was an adventurer. I call it lucky charm though hahaha...]

Scratching the back of his head, he agitatedly laughs it out while replying to Lucas while the 5 girls notice something familiar. Mike and his daughter Maria, thank Olivia once again. If she was late or rather, if she didn't see Maria seeking help. Mike and his father would have been dead back then. Olivia bows gracefully, telling them that it was for the best.

[Lucas: Now.. Let's go back!]

[5 girls: YES!]

When Lucas was far away, enough not to hear them. The Head Chief asks his son..

[Head Chief: Mike.. Are we really sure about it? That box I mean...]

[Mike: It's fine father, I believe to that hooded person who gives it to me. If that would really help Lucas, then I would lie to him. Just by looking at him... Judging by the attitude and behavior towards his comrades, it seems... he lost something long ago..]

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They began to go outside the forest, as the applause of the folks fades away. Micaela tries to break the silence between the group by starting to talk about the box.

[Micaela: ..... Lucas.. Can you feel it to?]

[Lucas: Yeah.. If you felt it then the rest can, no?]

[Charlotte: The.. There's... s-something... inside that box...]

[Lily: Kinda gives me a chilly... aurghh I dunno I can't explain it.]

[Hazel: Is it dangerous??]

[Olivia: Seems not...]

All of them are wondering what's containing that small box. With that in mind, Lucas tries to open the box.

[Lucas: ... ?!??]

The box didn't even budge to open. Lucas yet again tries to open it... For numerous attempts, he gave up.

[Lucas: (Thinking: Ughh I can't believe I can hardly open a box...) Well I'll just keep it at my side for now...]

[Lily: Ehhh Lucas can't even open a small box HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!]

Hearing those words, Lucas can't help but to feel embarrass. Thus, he gave it to Lily. After trying for 5 times, the box didn't open.. Lucas makes a hilarious face to annoy Lily. Lily, on the other hand, was bright red crying out loud.

[Lily: LUCAS YOU IDIOTT!!!]

[Olivia: Oh well, come here little Lily, I'll comfort you.]

Lily throws away the box to idiot Lucas, whose face gives off a superiority and approaches Olivia and embrace her.

[Lucas: Ugh. This is more mysterious than my new skill. I thought it was supposed to be a lucky charm though...]

Lucas makes a deep, long sigh after he murmured. They are now outside the forest. The natural fresh air outside calms them and because of that, they rest for a while. There is a river near them and so, the girls decided to hunt slime to exercise their bodies.

After taking a break, they will now return to the castle to report....

[Lucas: Wait.... What was our mission again?...]

[Hazel: U.. Uhhmm.. To.. To investi-]

[Lucas: AHHHHHH! That's right.. I... I need to prepare myself here....]

Covered with sweat, Lucas frantically wipes it out as he tells himself that it's going to be fine.... But despite the successful achievement, the future he's imagining will come true. His trembling hands caught hazel's attention. She holds it firmly, not letting it go while traveling towards to the kingdom.

[Lucas: .... Umhm... Hazel.. Can I carry you? We- well you don't need to agree if you don't want so... I won't force you.]

[Hazel: Hooray!!! Piggybacckkk!!!]

[Micaela: Ehhh I... I also want itt!!]

[Lucas:!???!]

His startled eyes met Olivia's, asking for help is necessary this time. That being said, Olivia declines it, averting her eyes while walking straight. Lucas is having a hard time now!

[Lucas: (Thinking: Yeah.. I'm being spoiled by Olivia's kindness. I should solve this by myself.) Mi.. Micaela, uhmm (The heck should I say??!)... Piggyback is for kids!! (Ahhhhh!! Goodness! Hazel would get mad at me at this rate...)

[Micaela: ... I'm not a kid..]

*Parenthesis () talks on oneself(in mind/thinking)

Micaela pouted, at least she didn't get mad at him. Lucas sighed for a moment of relief while Hazel is looking down...

[Lucas: (Tch! she'll get mad at me! This ain't looking good.. I really want to carry a little girl's body for some unknown reason!!!) Ha.. Hazel I uhm...]

[Hazel: I don't care being called a kid if I can ride Lucas. It's all good!!]

Hazel raised both her arms, wrapping it around Lucas's neck tightly. Lucas almost choke, telling her to gently wrap her arms around.

As the time goes by, they chatted around Micaela, having a girl's talk.

[Lucas: Hhmhmmm..... Right.. Why are we even walking in the first place? Where's the horse cart?]

[Hazel: It ran away when you, Charlotte, and Lily went ahead using your skills..]

[Lucas: Uhhh... (Well, this is good in its own way..)]

It's already midday, They can already see the castle from their place... 5 minutes has passed and they are at the gate, the 2 guard knights told Lucas to go to the castle as soon as possible.

As they walk straight to the castle, A familiar person greets them...

[???: Ohh What do we have here. It's Lucas. And.... I assume you have a healer in your group so why are you carrying Hazel at your back huh?]

Ethan asks Lucas with a curious expression.

[Lucas: Well.. Wait.. How did you know we have a-!??? (This is bad!)]

[Ethan: Who knows?~]

[Lucas: You sly- arrgh! Don't tell anyone!.]

[Ethan: Yeah yeah. Let's go inside, now.]

Hazel left behind him and continued to walk... Each step hits him hard, it is already obvious what will happen to him after seeing the princess. Lucas, I wish you luck...

Ethan opens the door of the princess's room. Lucas and the rest excluding Ethan went inside..

There they saw the princess, looking at his father's picture, turns herself to face Lucas..

[Lucas: Vivia-]

SLAP!!!!

In the blink of an eye, A sudden slap hits Lucas's face and it directly turns red. Anyone in the room can't even feel how hurt it is.. Micaela tries to advance toward the princess but Olivia spreads her right arm widely, preventing her to make a scene.

[Olivia: You didn't even see how fast she moves, right? Stay still, let Lucas handle it.]

Helplessness struck their minds, yet they began to have faith in Lucas. They went outside for them(Lucas and Vivian) to have a more peaceful talk.

(Outside Vivian's room)

[Lily: I couldn't see it at all!]

Lily is also a lightning user which can make her movement incredibly fast but if it compares to Vivian, it's nothing more than a piece of slime.

[Charlotte: Is.. Is Lucas gonna be.. A.. Alright?.. I know.. I.. Should b- be.. Believing in him but....]

Charlotte still has a concern about what's going to happen to Lucas next. The same goes for the others. Olivia is telling them not to fret anything. Ethan, looking at the window, tells them the same as what Olivia had said.

(Inside Vivian's room)

[Vivian: Why... Why didn't you evade it!!? I know you can easily do it!!..]

Vivian tears come out while lightly punching Lucas's chest.

[Lucas: I'm genuinely sorry Vivian, I don't have a choice back then but to put an action.. I can't let them do it again.]

A spine-chilling voice echoed throughout the room. After remembering what happened last night, He makes a face that Vivian doesn't want to see.

[Vivian: No Lucas! Stop it Pleaasee! I'm sorry for what I've done to you!]

Embracing, Vivian tried to cease him to prevent something horrible to happen.

[Lucas: I... I'm sorry.. I won't do it again..]

[Vivian: Just tell me the details of what happened to your mission.]

Now Lucas calmly reports the details of his successful mission.

(Vivian, knowing the details)

[Vivian: I see.. So that's why you can't just stay passive... There's too many questions I want to ask but.. I guess you're tired from your journey... Lucas for now, I won't give you any mission.]

[Lucas: Thank you, Vivian.]

[Vivian: Let the new one, Micaela, have some fun ya know. She even sacrificed her lifespan to save some stranger. Don't worry you have my word, As a princess of Axminster, I won't tell anyone that she's a healer.]

Lucas bowed, giving her gratitude. After that, He went outside the room where the 5 including Ethan was waiting for him. He approaches Ethan to ask someone..

[Lucas: Ethan, you have something to answer.]

[Ethan: Yeah yeah but.. Before that, let's have some fun outside you know it's afternoon, let's fill our belly to the fullest!]

Lucas sighed as they walked outside the castle. The girls checked if Lucas was fine. That slap was no ordinary. Had the normal person been slap, he might be as good as dead.

Eating in the first class restaurant, the girls were uncomfortably sitting on a chair, waiting for the order..

[Lucas: Do we really need to go here?]

[Ethan: Don't sweat the small stuff. We're already here so just enjoy it.]

The foods here are top class, but it makes the girls more uneasy. They ordered the foods they want. Getting it ready for a few minutes...

The foods are ready to serve! Charlotte clumsily bites her tongue while chewing the beef steak that she's eating. Lily carefully observing the surroundings before eating her spicy shrimp noodle bowl while Olivia, Hazel, and Micaela shared a high class quality lobster.

(After eating)

[Lucas: Hooh I'm stuffed! That food that you recommend me sure taste good.]

[Ethan: Hmph Of course it is. I always highly recommend it. Well.. Let's g-]

[Lucas: Tch! You almost got me there! Come on answer me now! How did you know Micaela's magic and our mission all along? I know you were the one who told Vivian what happened in the mission. ]

[Ethan: Damn I thought I can erase that aside hahahahaha.]

Lucas almost forgot why he followed Ethan all this time. Good thing he remembered it right after Ethan declaring to go out. They went outside, walking to help burn the food they eat easily.

[Ethan: Well I will tell it to you....]

To be continued...