novelhk Chapter 465 The Weak and Helpless Saiyan in Need of Protection
Chapter 465 The Weak and Helpless Saiyan in Need of Protection
Chapter 465 The Weak and Helpless Saiyan in Need of Protection
[A condition you can't refuse?]
Luo Qixi pursed her lips. She felt that if she asked, she would probably hear some outrageously extravagant things from the rich kid in front of her. So, she decided not to delve into the topic: "Eating only meat won't fill you up. Let's go to the cafeteria together. At least I'll pay for the bread and stuff."
Broly did not refuse and followed Loki, who was not much taller than him, toward the cafeteria of La Noah Magic University.
"This college has two dining halls. One is a high-class dining hall that only nobles and the wealthy can afford, and the other is a regular dining hall for ordinary students. I don't have much money, so I can only treat you to the food in the regular dining hall."
Broly reached for his purse again, but after thinking about it, he gave up.
Based on the personality the demon girl displayed after meeting Luo Qixi, she probably wouldn't use his money.
And her personality is probably the type that doesn't like to owe people anything.
Broly had a good idea for this.
"Hey, aren't you full yet?"
In the ordinary cafeteria of Lanoa Magic University, Luo Qixi's forehead was sweating a little. She couldn't help but ask the boy across from her, whose stomach seemed to have no bottom.
"Not yet, this is just the beginning."
Broly had bread in one hand and a chicken leg in the other, with a stack of empty plates piled up next to him, while opposite him was a demon girl who was sweating profusely.
Even though the prices in the ordinary cafeteria were not expensive, Luo Qixi's not-so-full wallet was still struggling to keep up with the Saiyan boy's spending.
"Is it too late for me to change my mind and say we'll each pay our own bills?"
Luo Qixi asked the question.
"Of course there's still time. Although the dried meat I brought out is of very high quality, and one piece might cost two Milis silver coins, it doesn't matter, since I'm richer."
Broly said yes.
Luo Qixi: "..."
She had no doubt about the value of the dried meat she had eaten.
"Then forget it. I may not be as rich as you, but I can still afford to treat you to a meal if I grit my teeth. Just eat as much as you want."
Since the boy said such things, how could she go back on her word and ask for his return?
"Okay, you can eat with us too. Here, some dried meat."
Broly put down the chicken leg, wiped his hands, and then handed over a piece of dried meat as thick as a baby's arm.
Luo Qixi ate with tears in her eyes. The chewy jerky paired with the soft, freshly baked bread was indeed delicious, but it was also very expensive.
Today, the recommendation letter arrived.
But the tuition fees that were waived were spent here.
I feel like crying, but I'm also really enjoying the food...
[Oh well, I'll just treat this as a treat. At worst, I'll take a break and go to the Adventurers' Guild to take on some high-paying quests...]
Luo Qixi comforted herself, and ate her dinner with a mixture of heartache and deliciousness.
"By the way, do you know where your dorm is?"
After eating and drinking her fill, Luo Qixi wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and then asked the question.
I don't have a dormitory.
Broly shook his head.
"So, where are you staying tonight?"
Luo Qixi was a little curious.
"Are you suggesting I come live with you in the girls' dormitory?"
She asked cautiously.
"May I?"
Upon hearing this, Broly's eyes lit up and he asked.
"That definitely won't work!"
The demon girl's voice was quite loud, attracting the attention of those around her.
Although Broly's terrifying appetite has already garnered a lot of attention here.
"Oh, then I'll go back to the hotel in the city center. I've already rented a suite there."
Broly was somewhat disappointed, but still gave an explanation.
"It's getting late. Will your rather intimidating guard come to pick you up later?"
Luo Qixi glanced out the window at the completely darkened sky, and then asked again.
"You mean Alsterd?"
"I don't know his name, but he's the one with silver hair and sunglasses."
"Orster is not my bodyguard, he is my friend, and he will not come to pick me up."
"So you're going back by yourself?"
"Um."
Looking at the boy's youthful face across from her, Luo Qi couldn't help but sigh.
"Never mind, I'll take you home."
"Huh?"
"Although the magical city of Sharia is relatively safe, there are still bad guys around at night. If something happens to you on your way back alone, I will feel guilty. Consider this my way of repaying you for the better deal I got for dinner tonight."
Broly spent a lot of money on Loki's meal tonight, but the value of the dried meat Loki ate was greater than that meal.
Of course, right now, Loki was just worried about a little kid walking alone at night, so she was just looking for an excuse to take Broly home.
"it is good."
Broly did not refuse the girl's kindness, even though he did not need her protection, but he did need to spend time with her.
"Miss Luo Qixi."
On the way back, Broly called out to the demon girl walking beside him.
"What's wrong?"
Luo Qixi turned her head in confusion, and under the cool glow of the magic streetlights, the girl's profile was quite beautiful.
"I'd like to know, how would you possibly accept a partner younger than you?"
Broly asked the question seriously.
"It's still about this. To be honest, I don't really care about my partner being young; I care about the fact that my partner looks young."
"What's the difference?"
Do you know about the Migludian tribe?
"Know."
"Then you should also know that people of our race retain a somewhat childlike appearance after reaching adulthood, right?"
"I'm not sure about that."
Broly shook his head.
"In short, because our race looks like children, I suffered a lot when I was an adventurer."
Even now, people still look down on me because of my appearance, which bothers me and makes me dislike my looks.
Therefore, I basically won't consider a partner who looks younger than me, even if they are older than me.
This is a matter of my personal aesthetic sense, and has nothing to do with any other reason. Therefore, I will not consider you until you grow up and become an adult.
This answer left Broly somewhat frustrated. He only had ninety days to grow in this world. Once the cycle was over, his body would return to its original state. In other words, it was basically impossible for him to grow up in this world.
"Is it possible for me to change your aesthetic sense?"
Broly asked again.
"I think you'll just be wasting your time."
Luo Qixi refuted the boy's words with affirmation.
"In short, I will find a way, either by growing up or by changing your aesthetic sense. I will not give up on winning you over."
Don't judge a book by its cover. As long as the other person's happiness level hasn't decreased, there's still a chance, even if they're currently rejecting you.
"Okay, then good luck."
Luo Qixi scratched her face with her right index finger. She felt a little awkward being told to her face that she wanted to win over a child.
To describe it, it's probably a feeling of speechlessness mixed with a slightly bittersweet feeling of "Ha, so someone does want me after all, even if it's just a kid."
"Young Master Broly, we've arrived. I'll take my leave now. Hmm, drink some more milk. Maybe that will help you grow up quickly."
Luo Qixi didn't take the boy's words seriously. She only briefly mentioned to him, when she said goodbye, what she had done in the past in order to grow up.
Would you like some milk?
Broly watched the demon girl leave, lost in thought.
. . . . .
In his hotel room, Alster sat cross-legged on the bed, meditating. He had been in a meditative state all day.
Although he knew that this cycle wouldn't reach the point of defeating the god, maintaining a sufficient supply of magic power was a personal habit he developed while dealing with the god.
"Click~"
At that moment, the door was opened.
When Alster opened his eyes, he saw Broly carrying a life-sized wooden barrel into the room.
"What are you holding?"
He asked out of curiosity.
"It's milk."
Broly answered.
Do you like this drink?
Alsterd was somewhat puzzled.
In his mind, boys should prefer fruit juice.
As for milk, it's not that he doesn't drink it, it's just that I've seen him drink it less often.
"I don't like milk; this tastes a bit bland."
Broly shook his head.
"If you don't like it, why did you buy a whole bucket?"
Orstide was even more surprised.
"Luo Qixi said that drinking milk can make you grow up faster, and I want to grow up quickly so that I can win her over."
Broly explained why he bought the milk, then removed the lid from the large wooden barrel, picked up a cup from the table, and began to drink the milk.
Unsweetened milk has a milky aroma, but that's about it; Broly prefers things with more flavor.
Alster watched Broly pour glass after glass of milk into his mouth, his expression becoming somewhat strange.
Even he knew that milk was only for supplementing nutrition, helping those who could develop to grow, but for those who couldn't develop, no matter how much milk they drank, it would be the same.
This is just cow's milk, not some kind of magic potion. Even if it were a magic potion, there probably isn't one in this world that can make someone suddenly grow up.
He told Broly about the situation.
"So, no matter how much milk I drink, I won't suddenly grow up?"
"At least, given your situation, that should be the case."
Alsterd nodded.
No matter when he saw Broly, the boy's age hadn't changed much since their first meeting.
"Do you have any good methods to make someone grow up quickly?"
Broly consulted Alster.
"I know a secret technique that can make people grow up quickly."
"What kind of secret technique is it?"
Broly was surprised that Alsterd actually had a plan, and immediately pressed him for details.
"It's the secret technique I possess. When I was transported from the ancient era to the 330th year of the Armored Dragon Calendar, I had already skipped my childhood and adolescence and directly entered my current adult form."
That's what Alster said.
"Then please cast this secret spell on me as well."
Broly pleaded.
"I'm sorry, Broly, I only know that this kind of secret technique exists in this world, but I don't know how it is performed."
Alster shook his head.
Broly: "..."
"But I can help you search among the dragon ruins in this world; perhaps there are records of this secret technique that promotes growth."
Orster said again.
"This is a bit of a hassle for you."
"It's alright. Now that you've found your destined partner, and I have nothing else to do, staying here will only hinder your efforts to win over that demon girl. I might as well go find a growth technique for you so that you can successfully win her over sooner."
Orstide's words touched Broly somewhat. When it comes to the difference between false and true friends, gods and dragon gods are the most realistic comparison.
One of them deceived him, deliberately making him miss out on the target he wanted to pursue.
One actively helped him, even after finding the person, and provided him with assistance.
"By the way, if you plan to stay in Sharia for a long time, you'll need to buy a house here, Broly. What kind of accommodation do you prefer?"
Alster asked the question, as he planned to buy the boy a house in Sharia before leaving, and also leave Broly with enough money for living expenses.
"If possible, I'd like to buy a house that's a bit far from Lanoa Magic University."
Broly answered.
"Hmm? Shouldn't it be better to be closer?"
The Dragon God was somewhat puzzled.
"The distance between the house and the magic university doesn't really affect me. What I mainly want is for Loki to be able to take me home every day."
And while she's taking me home, I can try to be friendly with her and increase her happiness level.
Broly briefly explained his reasons for wanting to buy a house further away.
"How come I never noticed before that you had such a clever mind?"
After a moment of silence, Alstered began to complain.
"Of course, since you're not the target of my pursuit, I naturally wouldn't use that kind of strategy on you."
Broly put his hands on his hips and said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"I have a question."
"What?"
"How can you be sure that demon girl will take you home?"
"Luo Qixi was worried that something might happen to me if I came back alone at night, so she personally escorted me back."
Broly said that Alsterd's expression was somewhat strange.
"You mean someone like you, who can defeat me, the second strongest power, would get into trouble in a mere human city?"
"She doesn't know my strength."
"Alright, her weak appearance might attract pity, but that demon girl might do it once or twice. However, are you sure she'll still be willing to do it repeatedly?"
"It's okay, I'll give her a reason she can't refuse."
"What reason?"
"After you leave, I won't be safe anymore. I'll need a bodyguard then, and Luo Qixi is short of money."
"You want to hire her as your bodyguard, do you think that's possible?"
"A personal bodyguard would definitely not agree, but I don't think she would refuse to escort me to and from school every day."
"Broly, is this the kind of tactic you always use to win people over?"
Alsterd couldn't hold back any longer and finally asked the question.
"No, I didn't use this before. It's just that after accepting the Kitakami style, I suddenly realized that it's actually a way to go all out in a strategy."
Broly hadn't really agreed with the strategy Aqua taught him before, but after learning the Kitakami style in this world, he suddenly came to appreciate some of it.
He may be powerful in combat, but he is weak when it comes to conquering those whom the Crystal Palace acknowledges as potential conquests.
The weak should have a sense of self-awareness and use their own methods to defeat the strong, even if those methods are somewhat despicable.
. . . .
The next day, the demon girl who came to the Adventurers' Guild to accept a commission was stopped by the receptionist of the Adventurers' Guild.
"Miss Loki, here is a request specifically for you."
"What task is this that specifically requested of me?"
"A long-term guard mission."
"Miss Ada, you know my situation. I still have to study at the magic university, so I don't have much time to be someone's bodyguard."
"Rest assured, the employer who posted this commission happens to be a student at Lanoa Magic University."
"Wait, no way?!"
Loki thought of Broly.
"Good morning, Luo Qixi."
When she met her employer, her suspicions came true.
"Isn't this the little brother who wants to mate with my Luo Qixi? What's his name again?"
As expected of a beastman, the catgirl Rene has already forgotten Broly's name.
"My name is Broly, thank you."
"Yes, it's little Broly. I actually thought of you, so don't think I've forgotten you, meow!"
"Okay, I believe you."
"So, this is the bodyguard request you posted in order to win me over?"
Luo Qixi intervened, waving the commission form in her hand, and asked the question directly.
She somewhat disliked this kind of thing; some people shouldn't think that just because they have a little money, the whole world will revolve around them.
"Yes, but not entirely. My friend Alster has left, and I am indeed without any guards by my side now."
This is a very serious escort request. You are the only acquaintance I know in this city, and also the person I want to win over, which is why I specifically requested you.
Uh, did I do something wrong?
The words Luo Qixi wanted to say were stuck in her throat.
She let out a breath as she looked at the boy who was staring at her with a somewhat innocent expression.
Softening her voice, she said, "No, you didn't do anything wrong."
"However, I would like to know the specific situation of the employer who posted this commission, that is, you."
Loki started asking about Broly's situation.
"Broly, where are your parents?"
"I have no memory of my mother, and as for my father, he is not in this world."
"Don't you have any other family members?"
"In this world, there isn't one. If I had to say, you are the family I've been looking for."
"What happened to that scary friend of yours? Why did they just leave you all alone?"
"I've known him for a long time and he's taken good care of me. By the way, he didn't abandon me; he just helped me find some things. Also, I've bought a house in the West District and live there now, but it might be a bit dangerous to go to and from school, so I need a bodyguard..."
"Don't worry, Broly, we'll take this job. I'll protect you and won't let anyone bully you!"
Rene thumped her chest, making it heave, and said with conviction.
"I didn't expect you to be in this situation. Please rest assured, your personal safety is now in my hands, Lokishi Migrudia."
Lokishi swears that this is not for the monthly salary of 1 Lanoa gold coin written on the long-term guard contract.
(End of this chapter)