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After walking through the silent corridors of the mansion for several minutes, Alear finally arrived at the rear garden. While waiting, his mind remained immersed in the concepts behind [Idle Transfiguration], refining theories and possibilities regarding soul manipulation, a territory that would have been considered "True Magic" in his former world....
It did not take long for the three of them to finally appear.
Mio was the first to enter his field of vision, wearing an extremely tight black sports top that barely contained her generous bust, with thin straps that left her shoulders and part of her soft stomach exposed. The matching leggings were so form-fitting that they outlined every curve of her thick thighs and wide hips. She seemed lost in thought, carrying a slightly serious expression on her beautiful face. However, the moment she noticed Alear's gaze on her, her posture faltered almost imperceptibly. Her fair cheeks gained a soft rosy tint, and she looked away briefly before facing him again.
Maria came right behind her, carrying a mischievous and clearly amused smile. Unlike Mio, her outfit was far bolder: an extremely tight white cropped top, short enough to expose part of the skin beneath her breasts, paired with light pink gym shorts that perfectly highlighted her shapely legs and the provocative curves of her body. Her thin succubus tail swayed slowly behind her in a playful manner, further emphasizing her naturally seductive aura.
Ravel, despite trying to maintain her elegance, was not far behind. She wore a lilac-and-gold training outfit: a top with a deep V-neckline that accentuated her firm bust and a short pleated skirt-shorts combination that exposed much of her white, well-defined thighs. Her blonde hair was tied into a high ponytail, giving her an appearance that was both aristocratic and seductive.
Alear observed the three of them silently for several seconds, his magenta-pink eyes slowly traveling across them without hurry.
Maria, as always, was the first to tease him:
"So then, Alear-sama~? Do you like what you see? We chose the most appropriate clothes for 'moving freely,' just like you asked..." She slowly spun around, causing her shorts to ride up even further.
Alear gave a faint smile, sincere and appreciative.
"You three look incredible. Truly... very attractive. It's difficult to look away...."
The direct compliment produced an immediate effect.
Mio blushed violently, turning her face to the side with a "Hmph... idiot..." while crossing her arms.....
Ravel turned red all the way to her ears, lowering her gaze with an expression that mixed shyness and satisfaction. That had been the first compliment from her future husband, so how could she not feel excited?
Even Maria, who had been teasing him, became slightly red, biting her lower lip for a second before attempting to change the subject with a giggle:
"Uwaaah~ Are we starting the training right here in the garden?"
Alear slowly shook his head.
"No. Come closer."
The three obeyed, stopping right in front of him. Alear extended his arms.
"Hold tightly onto my shoulders."
Mio hesitated for a brief moment before placing her right hand on Alear's left shoulder. Immediately afterward, Maria grabbed his right shoulder with an excited and curious sparkle in her eyes, while Ravel approached more delicately, placing both hands on his shoulders and standing slightly closer behind him....
Once he confirmed that all three were firmly connected to him, Alear activated his Longinus.
The space around them distorted instantly, and then the mansion's garden completely vanished.
In its place appeared a vast expanse of green hills stretching endlessly toward the distant horizon. The sky above was a crystal-clear blue, clean and deep, with white clouds lazily drifting along the wind. A cool breeze swept across the fields, carrying with it the gentle scent of damp grass and wildflowers.
The change was as abrupt as it was surreal.
It was such a beautiful and peaceful scenery that it seemed to have come directly from a dream.
Mio widened her eyes as she felt the sudden change in environment.
"...Where are we?"
Behind him, Ravel Phenex slowly released his shoulders and took several steps to the side, her eyes scanning the vast landscape with obvious admiration. The gentle breeze swayed her golden hair as she observed the green horizon almost without blinking.
Maria also turned her head from side to side, looking around with evident curiosity.
"Wow… this is incredible…" she murmured in amazement. "It feels like a completely different world…"
Alear looked at the three of them and calmly said:
"Do you remember the important secret I mentioned during breakfast?"
Ravel Phenex was the first to react. Her blue eyes still wandered across the vast scenery around them as the shock in her expression became increasingly evident.
"Yes... Alear-sama…" she murmured slowly. "You said you would reveal something very important to us… don't tell me that…"
Alear nodded without hesitation.
"Yes."
He slightly raised his gaze toward the endless horizon of hills before continuing in a calm tone:
"This place is my greatest secret. It is an independent world created by my Longinus: [Innovate Clear]."
Ravel froze. Her eyes widened dramatically and, for a moment, she seemed incapable of even breathing. When she finally recovered her voice, the words came out in a trembling whisper filled with pure shock:
"...Innovate Clear? The Miniature Garden of the Green Tree of Innovation?! I heard rumors that this Sacred Gear allows its wielder to personify Big-G itself within the world it creates! It is one of the most mysterious Longinus ever recorded. But... you also possess [Zenith Tempest]...! Never, in all of history, have I heard of someone capable of wielding two Longinus at the same time! Alear-sama... you are simply terrifying!"
The blonde girl stared at Alear with a feverish gaze filled with shock, admiration, and nearly burning passion. Her cheeks were red, and her chest rose and fell faster than normal.
Maria blinked several times as she processed the information, while Mio looked at him with a mixture of surprise and something difficult to describe in her eyes.
Alear observed the reactions of the three with a faint smile at the corner of his lips, especially amused by Ravel's feverish and almost lovestruck expression.
"I merely got lucky..." he said in a calm and direct tone.
After discreetly clearing his throat, he raised his hand and gestured toward the vast landscape around them.
"But putting that aside, as Ravel summarized, my Innovate Clear allows me to personify Big-G. Within this world, I can even create perfect imitations of living beings, although I cannot bring them into the real world." He paused briefly before continuing: "The true utility of this Longinus lies in this place's temporal flow. Time here moves completely differently. One week inside this world is equivalent to only one hour in the real world, making this the greatest place anyone could possibly imagine for training....."
The silence that followed was almost tangible.
Mio's pink eyes widened.
"...One week per hour?"
Maria, on the other hand, practically jumped in excitement. Her violet eyes shone intensely while her tail wagged rapidly.
"Uwaaah~! So that means we can train absurdly hard in a single day?! If we stay here for weeks… or months… we could return absurdly stronger in just a few hours in the real world! This is way too unfair, Alear-sama!"
Ravel also appeared stunned, completely thrilled by the idea of spending several months together with her future husband.....
Alear slowly shook his head with a sigh.
"Unfortunately, it is not that simple. At the moment, my Longinus can only sustain this temporal flow for around two hours. Even so..." A faint smile appeared on his lips: "Two hours here are equivalent to two entire weeks in the real world. That alone will already be more than enough to make you all much stronger in a short period of time."
He then raised his right hand. A pinkish glow condensed in the air and, in the next instant, a notebook materialized, identical to the ones he had previously given Mio and Maria.
Without hesitation, Alear extended it toward Ravel.
"This is for you. The contents are the same as what I gave them. Study it carefully."
Ravel stared at the notebook for several seconds, as if she had difficulty believing what she was seeing. When she finally accepted it with both hands, she felt an inexplicable wave of warmth invade her chest. Her fingers tightened around the object with extreme care, almost as though she were holding something sacred.
He... gave me something this valuable... without the slightest hesitation.
At the same time, a faint sense of guilt arose within her.
Until now, she had practically done nothing for him besides occupying the title of fiancée. And yet, Alear-sama continued to grant her unimaginable treasures without even asking for anything in return.
"...Thank you, Alear-sama...." she murmured softly, far gentler than usual, while her cheeks remained lightly flushed.
She lowered her gaze to the notebook before continuing firmly:
"I will study it with all my effort. I promise I will not disappoint you."
Alear nodded silently, clearly satisfied with her reaction.
Maria observed the entire scene with a mischievous little smile slowly growing on her lips. The way Ravel held the notebook so carefully, the softness in her voice, and the faint blush on her cheeks were simply too adorable for the little succubus to ignore.
And, naturally, she could not resist.
"Uwaaah Just look at this..." she dramatically interrupted, placing a hand over her mouth in fake shock. "You two really look like an actual couple I'm almost getting jealous~"
Ravel gave a small start. The blush on her face intensified immediately as she shot a sharp glare toward Maria.
"M-Maria...!"
But the succubus clearly had no intention of stopping there.
She quickly spun on her heels and redirected her attention toward Alear, puffing out her cheeks exaggeratedly while pointing her thumb toward Mio, who still stood slightly farther away, pretending not to have been affected by the earlier words.
"But, Alear-sama... you can't only pay attention to your fiancée. That's not fair~ Look over here too!"
Before Mio could react, Maria placed a small hand on her back and practically pushed her forward.
"Mio-sama spent the entire night training, you know? And she also took forever getting ready earlier!" Maria flashed a mischievous grin while blatantly staring at her outfit. "Those leggings show everything perfectly... and that tight little top too~ She was super happy when you complimented us, you know?"
Mio stumbled a step forward, completely caught off guard.
Her face exploded into a deep crimson almost instantly.
"M-Maria! Stop saying nonsense!" she protested hurriedly, crossing her arms over her chest as if trying to hide her embarrassment.
Alear could not hold back a low laugh as he watched the scene. His magenta-pink eyes turned toward Mio, carrying a gentle yet sincere light.
"I'm not paying attention only to Ravel... there's no need to get jealous..." he said calmly, without hesitation. His gaze then swept across the two of them before he continued: "I know how hard you've all worked these past few weeks. There's no point trying to get my attention when it's already focused on all of you..."
Mio opened and closed her mouth several times, completely speechless. The "Hmph!" that escaped her was weak, almost inaudible, as she turned her face to the side and bit her lower lip hard. Her ears were red.
Maria let out a satisfied giggle, clearly proud of having "balanced" the attention.
"See, Mio-sama? Alear-sama loves all of us~"
Ravel, still holding the notebook against her chest, watched the interaction with a mixture of amusement and slight jealousy, but said nothing, merely smiling discreetly.
Alear shook his head, amused by their behavior, before clapping his hands once to draw their attention.
"That's enough teasing for now. Our time here is limited. Let's begin the real training."
He stepped back, adopting a more serious posture as he looked at the three of them.
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