SEC Chapter 72 The Reward for Learning Magic
Chapter 72 The Reward for Learning Magic
Toki and Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't walk all the way back. Halfway there, Toki couldn't resist showing off his ability and teleported her back.
In the blink of an eye, Kasumigaoka Utaha found herself back in Tokimatsu's room. The unreal feeling made her gape in surprise.
"This is... magic?"
"Isn't it amazing?" Shi Chen asked smugly, hands on his hips.
"Amazing..." Kasumigaoka Utaha walked around quietly, looking around the room to make sure she wasn't hallucinating.
She stepped on the floor, touched the bed, the wardrobe, and the desk—all things she could actually touch, and the smell in the room was so familiar.
Shi Chen watched with amusement; this was the kind of reaction a normal person should have, and this was the kind of reaction he wanted to see.
Unlike Thor, that little perverted dragon, whose mind is full of those kinds of things, and who won't cooperate even after being satisfied.
"How did you do that?" Kasumigaoka Utaha finally believed she wasn't hallucinating. She leaned close to Toki and asked excitedly.
"You should understand, this is magic related to space," Shi Chen replied simply.
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha is just an ordinary person, as a modern person, she knows a lot.
"So that's how it is. This is spatial magic? I never thought I'd experience it firsthand... You're definitely no ordinary person."
"...Why are you still doubting it now?" Shi Chen shook his head helplessly.
"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. You didn't show me any special abilities."
"Isn't Thor's identity enough?"
"That's Tohru, not you," Kasumigaoka Utaha retorted with a smile.
"Alright..."
"Never mind that, it's not important. I want to ask you, is there any way for me to learn magic?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked expectantly, her hands clenched into fists in front of her like a little girl, her eyes shining.
Shi Chen couldn't help but laugh. Her reaction was exactly what he expected. It would be strange if a normal person didn't get interested after witnessing real magic.
"I'm not sure either, but we can give it a try."
Shichen planned to first let Kasumigaoka Utaha try to see if she could cultivate magic power. If she could cultivate magic power, she would naturally be able to use magic.
The magic that Vlame taught him only required magical power, and the fact that Kasumigaoka Utaha knew a little magic made him feel more at ease in this world.
"Really?" Kasumigaoka Utaha was extremely excited.
"Why would I lie to you? But don't get your hopes up too high, be prepared that you might not be able to learn it," Shi Chen reminded him.
"I understand." Kasumigaoka Utaha's expression turned serious.
She suddenly became a little worried that she wouldn't be able to learn it.
"Haha~" Shi Chen looked at her amusedly and comforted her, "Don't worry, even if you can't learn it, I'll help you find other methods."
"Tatsumi..." Kasumigaoka Utaha's tense mood relaxed a lot. Because she was so excited, she couldn't help but open her arms and hug Tatsumi.
The soft fragrance instantly enveloped him, and Shi Chen, without any hesitation, embraced her.
Kasumigaoka Utaha has a really good figure, tall and shapely. Tokishi could clearly feel the soft pressure in front of him, and he could also smell her pleasant hair fragrance.
"Why are you suddenly throwing yourself into my arms?" Shi Chen joked.
"Um... this is just to thank you, as, as payment for teaching me magic! Yeah, that's it!" Kasumigaoka Utaha realized what was happening and offered a slightly embarrassed explanation.
"That's so good?"
"Hmph~ Don't overthink it. It's just that you happen to be my first fan, so I get this perk. I'm not the kind of woman who throws herself at you just out of gratitude," Kasumigaoka Utaha explained.
"Oh, I see." Shi Chen smiled gently, not exposing her true feelings.
"Alright, that's enough... Let me go!" Kasumigaoka Utaha wanted to stop while she was ahead, but then she realized that Tokiomi was holding her tightly, and the hands holding her behind her back were unusually strong.
"That won't do," Shi Chen decisively refused. "To end it so soon, isn't the reward a bit too little?"
"How long...how long do you want to hold me?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked nervously, her head down, not daring to look at him.
The scent of the opposite sex so close to her, and the warmth of his embrace, made her cheeks feel hot.
"Let me think..." Shi Chen replied slowly, "Magic is definitely expensive, and you still owe me a hug. A hug for at least a day isn't too much to ask, right?"
"Hug me for a whole day? You wish! And when did I ever owe you anything?" Kasumigaoka Utaha retorted irritably.
"No? At the school gate, the hug turned into holding hands."
"I didn't agree to that!"
"I don't care then." Shi Chen started to act like a spoiled child.
"I don't care about you then, let me go!" Kasumigaoka Utaha began to struggle.
Unfortunately, it was all in vain; Shi Chen had no intention of letting her go so soon.
"Can I hug you a little longer?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha stopped struggling, looked up at him and asked, "...How long are you planning to hold me?"
"Hmm... before Thor and the others found out?" Shichen also lowered his head and looked at her.
"What do you mean by being found out by them... It's not like it's anything shameful." Kasumigaoka Utaha pouted.
That's exactly what I mean.
"That should be hard to spot, right?"
"That's not necessarily true."
"Um?"
dong dong dong~
The only response to Kasumigaoka Utaha's question was the sound of footsteps coming from the stairs outside, followed by Tohru appearing in the doorway.
"Lord Chen, you're back! And Shiyu too."
"Yes, we're back." Shichen took the initiative to release Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Tohru's sudden appearance made Kasumigaoka Utaha a little embarrassed. With her back to Tohru, she complained, "What do you mean 'I'm here too'? Did I just drop by?"
"I'm already being nice by greeting you, and you're still being picky," Thor replied disdainfully.
"You..." Kasumigaoka Utaha was no longer in the mood to be shy. She turned around and glared at her.
Tohru ignored the scene of Tokihime embracing Kasumigaoka Utaha just now. He came to Tokihime's side, took his arm, and said as if feeling guilty, "Lord Tokihime, there is something I need to tell you."
"What's wrong?"
"It's just..." Thor hesitated.
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Shi Chen smiled and ruffled her hair. "Just say whatever you want."
"I understand... I have a friend who's coming and might need to stay here temporarily," Thor said with a bright smile, pushing his hand away.
"Thor's friend?"
"Well, not exactly friends, just someone I know... no, a dragon."
"He's a dragon, just like Thor."
"Yeah, but much younger than me."
"Is it obedient?"
"With me here, she'll be obedient. She's a female dragon just like me."
"Let's go take a look."
"She's downstairs now. I'll take Lord Chen there." Thor grabbed Shi Chen's arm and dragged him outside.
"Wait, I'm going too!" Kasumigaoka Utaha quickly followed.
"No, what are you doing here?" Thor glanced back at her.
"What? If your companions live here too, wouldn't we be family? Why can't I be with them?" Kasumigaoka Utaha retorted unhappily.
"That seems to be true..."
"snort!"
"Alright, alright, you two stop arguing. How come you're still like this after all this time?" Shi Chen interjected to mediate.
"Lord Chen, I've been very good to her. I cook all three meals for her and remind her to go to bed at night, but she tries to take your bed every day!" Thor complained.
"Hmm?" Shichen blinked and looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"How could you...?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha's face visibly flushed, and she said coquettishly, "Why did you just say it out loud!"
"What's wrong? Is it something I can't talk about?" Thor asked blankly.
"..."
"Hmph~ Tell me what happened quickly." Shi Chen's lips curled up.