Our following destination is Ano''s tent. I go toward Ano''s tent while hugging Stolas'' arm.
-Master, it''s inappropriate for the master to hug a guard''s arm like this. (Stolas)
-You don''t need to care about that, Stolas. (Farah)
-But... (Stolas)
-No buts, Stolas! (Farah)
Stolas shakes her head and tries to take her arm off mine.
-I think I can''t do that, master. (Stolas)
I utter a deep sigh. Stolas is really stubborn. I need to use that method to make her listen to me.
-Stolas! (Farah)
-Yes, master. (Stolas)
-I order you to let me continue hugging your arm. (Farah)
-Huh? (Stolas)
Stolas looks really confused at my order.
-I can''t, master. (Stolas)
-You once told me you would follow every order of mine, right? (Farah)
-But this order is absurd, master. (Stolas)
-However, it''s still an order. (Farah)
-... (Stolas)
-You will follow it, right? (Farah)
Stolas narrows her eyes and nods.
-Alright, master. (Stolas)
-Ehehe, I will make you strawberry cake once we go back to our tent. (Farah)
Stolas''s eyes shine at the moment I mention strawberry cake.
-Hehe, once it''s related to strawberry cake, you will show many emotions on your face. (Farah)
-You must be mistaken, master. (Stolas)
-Ehehe. (Farah)
Stolas points at the tent in front of me and informs me.
-We have arrived at Ano''s tent, master. (Farah)
-Kyuuuu!
When we step inside Ano''s tent, we can see Ano is talking to herself.
-With this and that, I can make this. (Ano)
I try to call her out.
-Ano! (Farah)
-Ahahah, I can finally develop a new theory soon! (Ano)
I shout Ano''s name out loud. Ano finally notices my presence and turns to my side.
-Oh, Farah and others. How long have you guys been here? (Ano)
-Don''t worry about it, Ano. We have just arrived at your place. (Farah)
Ano scratches her head and apologies to us.
-I''m sorry to let you guys see me in that state. (Ano)
-No, it''s nothing. It''s our fault to come here so suddenly. (Farah)
I take out a small gift box from the dimension pocket and give it to Ano.
-Is this a gift for me? (Ano)
I nod at Ano''s question.
-Excuse me. (Ano)
Ano tears off the wrapping around the box and finds out a small bag inside it. Ano turns to me with an excited face.
-Woah, Farah! I can''t believe you give me a bag with the storage function. (Ano)
Ano takes the bag and inspects it closely.
-From the mana trace I can find on the bag, I can conclude that you are the one who made this bag! (Ano)
-Ehehe, I merely cast some spells on that. (Farah)
-I will treasure it. Thank you, Farah. (Ano)
Ano looks at me with serious eyes.
-Excuse me, I want to do some research on this bag. I will meet you guys later. (Ano)
-See you later, Ano. (Farah)
-Kyuuuu!
After leaving Ano''s tent, we head to the training ground with others. I instantly find Amy and Nina there.
-Sister! (Amy)
Amy instantly rushes to my side the moment she notices me.
-What are you doing here, sister? (Amy)
-I come here to meet Nina to give her something. (Farah)
-Sister Nina, no, captain is inside, sister. (Amy)
-Oh, Farah and others. (Nina)
Nina stares at Amy.
-Amy, what are you doing? (Nina)
-Eh, captain! I only want to welcome my sister to our training ground. (Amy)
-But you are in the middle of practising, Amy. (Nina)
Amy avoids Nina and tries to hide behind my back.
-If you don''t return to practice, I will increase your daily training. (Nina)
-I''m sorry, sister Farah. I need to return to my training. (Amy)
-Don''t worry about that, Amy. (Farah)
-Ehehe, see you later. (Amy)
Amy returns to the training grounds to leave Nina with us behind.
-It''s rare for you to come to our training ground, Farah. (Nina)
I take out a long gift box and give it to Nina.
-Is it for me? (Nina)
-Yup, you can open it as you wished, Nina. (Farah)
Nina opens the wrap and finds a sword sheath inside.
-The sheath automatically changes the size, so it can fit any sword. It also has some hidden functions on its own. (Farah)
-Oh, I really appreciate your gift, Farah. (Nina)
Since Nina needs to return to practice, I say goodbye to Nina, then leave the training grounds with Kyu and Stolas.
-Are you done yet, master? (Stolas)
-Two more people haven''t received my gift. (Farah)
-Who is it, master? (Stolas)
I choose not to reply to her immediately and take her to the forest nearby.
-Can you bend down, Stolas? (Farah)
-Yes? (Stolas)
Stolas listens to my request and bends down. I take a hair clip from the dimension pocket and put it on for her. The hair clip has a blue flower on it, and it seems to fit Stolas very well.
-What is that, master? (Stolas)
I take out a hand mirror and show it to her.
-Is it me? (Stolas)
-Ehehe, Isn''t it cute? I think it fits you so much, Stolas? (Farah)
-I... (Stolas)
Stolas stares at the hand mirror.
-It''s weird. (Stolas)
-What''s wrong, Stolas? (Farah)
Stolas shakes her head.
-No, it''s nothing. I will escort you back, master. (Stolas)
-Right, since it''s too late, I will give Mashiro the gift tomorrow. (Farah)
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That night when I''m sleeping, I can feel someone shakes me. I open my eyes and notice Stolas stand right beside me.
-Stolas? (Farah)
-Master, I''m sorry for bothering you at this hour. (Stolas)
Stolas seems to hesitate before she continues her sentence.
-It may sound absurd, master. Can you listen to one selfish request of mine? (Stolas)
-Eh? (Farah)
-Can you have a duel with me, my dear master? (Stolas)
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