From then on, the days of training with the vampire Judite continued for several months.
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Skill points were used. The necessary conditions for leveling up were achieved. The skill "Swordsmanship" has leveled up. Swordsmanship Level 2 ▶ Swordsmanship Level 3
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Skill points continued to accumulate smoothly, and the skill "Swordsmanship" had finally reached Level 3.
"At this rate, the day you and I can escape from this dungeon may be getting closer."
Sometimes, the vampire Judite would express thoughts like this.
"Yes, if I become stronger, I'll take you outside, Judite-sama."
"Hehe, you've started saying that too."
Saying that, Judite laughed. Over the past few months, I felt like we had become quite close.
"Then, I will be the one to disassemble the monsters today," I said.
With that, I reduced the size of the Parasitic Sword Puppeteer to something like a small knife and began the disassembly work. What used to be a difficult task for me at first was now a piece of cake.
"I'm always making you do the disassembly."
"No, I'm Judite-sama's disciple, so I have to do this."
"Is that so? Well then, I'll go back to the nearby hideout first."
"Understood."
Saying that, Judite headed to the hideout alone. I had become quite familiar with the internal structure of this dungeon, so naturally, I knew the locations of all the hideouts.
"I wonder if this is enough."
I muttered as I finished the disassembly work. I properly squeezed the blood Judite-sama would drink into a special pod. Then, I headed towards the hideout with the disassembled meat and the pod of blood in my hand.
"Oh, you're back so soon."
Inside the hideout, there was Judite-sama, completely naked. That's right, naked. It seemed like she was in the middle of changing her clothes, as she was holding something like a sheet in her hand.
Her nearly transparent white skin, her well-endowed bosom, her long, silky hair, and her sharp, red eyes were all evenly distributed, creating an astonishingly beautiful sight, almost like a work of art.
So, for a few seconds, I was captivated by her naked body. Then I realized I was doing something very inappropriate.
"S-Sorry!"
So, I quickly averted my gaze from her and left the hideout.
"Kiska."
Judite-sama called my name, and I had a premonition that I might be scolded.
"You have quite an amusing reaction."
Contrary to my expectations, she wore a mischievous smile, as if she had seen something funny.
"Give me a break."
I had no choice but to say that, and she chuckled as if she found it even more amusing.
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"Judite-sama, I'm going to sleep now."
There's only one bed in the hideout. So, when it's time to sleep, we always go to separate hideouts and sleep in our respective beds.
"Hey, Kiska, won't you sleep with me tonight?"
So, when Judite-sama said that, I initially thought I must be hearing things.
"Well, what's the reason for this sudden change?"
"Nothing special, really. I just felt like it today."
"If there's no particular reason, then I'll sleep in a separate hideout as usual…"
"Kiska, you're being more stubborn than usual today."
She said this with a sulky expression. To be honest, it felt unfair, considering she looked so cute. If I didn't comply, I'd probably feel guilty for a long time.
"Okay, I get it. Let's sleep together tonight."
So, we would just sleep together. There was nothing sinister about it. While thinking this, I lay down next to her.
"It feels like the day we first met was a long time ago."
"Yes, it does…"
When we first met, I only saw Judite as a frightening presence. Now, lying next to her, it felt like a strange experience.
"Judite-sama, you initially wanted to kill me, right?"
"Oh, you found out, did you?"
That's what she said. She probably thinks I can see through her heart, but in reality, I only know that because I've been killed by her multiple times.
"But please forgive me. All the people I've met so far wanted to kill me as soon as they saw me. That's why I've been cautious."
"It's not like I hold a grudge."
I've been killed by her many times. However, I owe my current self to her. So, instead of holding a grudge, I should be grateful. Well, it did seem like she enjoyed killing a bit too much for mere caution.
"It makes me feel relieved when you say that."
"…Is that so?"
"Hey, Kiska."
She said that and locked her gaze with mine while gently placing her hand on my cheek.
I was drawn into her stunning, translucent eyes. She was extraordinarily beautiful.
"What did you think when you saw me naked?"
Saying this, she cracked a mischievous smile. I immediately realized she was teasing me.
"I, uh… I thought you were beautiful."
"Anything else?"
"I thought you were, well, beautiful."
"Anything else?"
"Um, cute?"
"Is there anything else?"
"Um… erotic?"
"You're a pervert."
She whispered in my ear.
I felt my face turning red. Why did I have to go through this embarrassing ordeal?
"Please don't tease me."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
She said that and continued to laugh. Her laughter sounded like the tinkle of a bell.
"Hey, what would you say if I told you I'll show you again?"
"What do you mean…?"
"You should know what I mean."
With a pause, she slowly said,
"I mean, my naked body."
I unconsciously realized that a long night was about to begin.