Battle Race in the Fantasy World

EP.130 Why Are You All Like This? Calm Down

Kyle, who was planning to visit the drug dealers early in the morning, had to completely revise his plans.

Tisha and Elga. Left and right. The two beauties were clinging to him, constantly asking him to watch them exercise.

He wanted to say he had things to do, but he felt bad in case it might hurt their feelings.

It was even more awkward to turn them away since it wasn’t just one, but two of them acting like this.

In the end, Kyle, caught in the hands of the two beauties, had to take turns watching Tisha and Elga.

“Kyle, how do I use this equipment?”

“This one? Okay, watch. First, press your upper body against the backrest. Then…”

“Kyle! Come here and help me for a moment!”

“Yes, I’ll be right there. So, as I was saying…”

“Kyle!”

“Kyle!!”

…Hey, you two! There are two of you, but only one of me!

Even if I’m Jonathan, I can’t use a cloning technique.

I could do it quickly, but that would mean giving rushed instructions.

That alone was troublesome, but there was something even more awkward.

‘Call me moderately! And why do you keep clinging to me! You shouldn’t do this when handling sacred equipment, you two!’

Romance. It’s a very good thing. Kyle himself wants it too. And he dreams of it.

But at least for this moment, he needs to focus only on muscles and equipment.

Sadly, romance has to step out for a while. Unless you want to die crushed under a barbell.

‘Ian and Leto aside, isn’t Nell coming? If only Nell came, it might be a bit easier.’

While not even able to do his own workout, busy taking care of Tisha and Elga.

He looks around to see if Nell might be running from afar, shouting ‘I’m late! I’m sorry!’

But for some reason, neither Nell, nor Ian, nor Leto, nor anyone else was in sight.

It seems like they might come if he waits a little longer. If they come, he wants to entrust them for even a moment.

No matter how long he waits, none of the three, not even a nose, shows up.

‘What’s wrong with these people!? What did they do yesterday to oversleep! Aren’t they working out?! Are they throwing away morning exercise?!’

This won’t do. He thought he didn’t have to worry anymore.

He thought it might be okay to loosen up a bit, but that was a mistake.

It seems it’s time to tighten the loose screws once again.

Meanwhile, Tisha and Elga, who had caught Kyle, thought simultaneously.

‘Preventing those three from coming was a masterstroke!’

That’s right. In fact, Nell, Ian, and Leto didn’t simply not come.

They didn’t oversleep. Their screws weren’t loose either.

It was just that these two women suddenly came and threatened, ‘Don’t come to exercise tomorrow! At least not in the morning! No matter what!’

Tisha dealt with Ian, Elga with Leto, and both women teamed up against Nell.

So, the three of them eventually gave up on morning exercise and decided to do it in the evening instead.

“Kyle. Can I ask you just one thing?”

“I decline if it’s not related to exercise, Lady Elga.”

“Why? I don’t think we’re complete strangers.”

As she says this, Elga subtly shows the back of her hand.

If he doesn’t allow the question, she’s going to mention the hand kiss! What kind of reaction would Tisha show then!?

It was a cute yet quite frightening threat.

To be honest, this side doesn’t particularly care if Tisha knows about it.

Because it’s not uncommon for nobles to kiss the back of a lady’s hand.

He had heard that in close families, they exchange such greetings when they meet after a long time.

If he explained such a reason to Tisha appropriately, she would understand and let it go.

‘I’m indulging you because you’re cute.’

He’s letting it slide because it’s pretty when she smiles while holding out her hand.

He’s going along with it because it’s not a serious threat, but a playful one.

“…What is it?”

Did she think Kyle had finally succumbed to her pressure and allowed the question?

With an excited expression, Elga moves a bit closer and whispers.

“Am I not pretty?

Flinch-.

Kyle’s body trembled ever so slightly, but noticeably, at Elga’s question.

He’s not mentally impotent. His body is very healthy too. He’s a young man in his prime.

Meanwhile, when an officially certified beauty of the world comes at him like this, it’s naturally difficult to resist.

“Ah, well. What I mean is, don’t you think I look pretty when I’m working out hard?”

Elga was clever. She slightly twisted her question before Kyle could feel more burdened.

Since Kyle likes anything related to exercise, this kind of question shouldn’t be a problem.

Anyway, it’s enough that she’s already captured this man’s reaction to the word ‘pretty’.

‘He definitely flinched. I saw it, Kyle.’

It’s certain. This is evidence that Kyle sees her as a woman.

It wasn’t the look of someone who sees her merely as a master to serve, like Leto does.

She saw him startle. Become shy. And then try to avoid it.

“Won’t you answer? I’m really working hard, you know.”

True to her words, Elga is really working out hard.

Because of this, the answer that would come from Kyle’s mouth was already decided.

“…You look pretty. When you’re working hard.”

“Right? Thank you.”

Does the word ‘pretty’ really only refer to her hard-working appearance?

While she couldn’t be certain, it was enough for Elga.

The moment she heard the word ‘pretty’, her heart started pounding fiercely.

“…”

Tisha, who had been closely observing Elga, could no longer hold back and stood up.

She thought it wouldn’t be good to carelessly interrupt. So she waited for a while.

But watching the situation unfold, she could no longer stay still.

“Kyle.”

“Yes, Tisha. Uh, um.”

Unlike her usual self, Tisha grabs Kyle’s hand and pulls him along.

It was very different from her usual polite and calm demeanor.

Tisha, now seated, points to the spot next to her.

Kyle couldn’t sit down right away and had to hesitate for a moment.

The place where Tisha is asking him to sit is right on the bench, isn’t it?

That place is sacred, reserved only for bench presses.

While one person might sit there briefly, it’s absolutely forbidden for two to sit.

For this reason, he expressed his awkwardness, but Tisha didn’t back down either.

“What’s wrong, Tisha? Is something the matter?”

When Kyle, who finally sat beside her, asked this, Tisha slightly narrowed her eyes.

“I woke up really early today.”

“Yes, you mentioned that earlier.”

“And as soon as I woke up, I went running, and then I came here. To work out.”

“You mentioned that a little while ago too.”

“Don’t you have anything to say?”

Something to say? What does she mean by that? What does she want him to say?

Kyle blinked his eyes for a moment before letting out an “Ah” of realization.

“You did well. That’s a really good mindset. As expected, Tisha, you’re different.”

He says this while gently patting the back of her hand.

But as if that wasn’t satisfactory either, Tisha quickly grasps Kyle’s hand tightly.

It was the witch’s intense demand for more explicit praise.

‘This is driving me crazy, really.’

Elga’s sharp gaze felt from behind.

In front, Tisha’s silent demand for more overt praise.

Even if it was his own accumulated karma, this was too much.

If he had come south to catch Raiders,

He couldn’t help but wonder if these women had come to catch him instead.

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“…Why isn’t he coming?”

Princess Yurika, who had been waiting for Kyle, could no longer contain herself and stood up.

He had said he would go see those he had caught early in the morning. That’s what he said when they parted last night.

He even thanked her for covering for him well with the professors.

It had been so long since she’d heard words of gratitude. And the fact that it was Kyle saying thank you made it feel even more special.

She couldn’t wait for the next day to come, wanting to see more of Kyle’s happy face.

So she had woken up at dawn today and brought the Union’s criminals, waiting for Kyle.

She hadn’t told Kyle in advance. She wanted to see his surprised face.

Wondering when he would come, Yurika, uncharacteristically, even showed signs of impatience.

But as the appointed time came and went, there was still no sign of Kyle.

“Um, Your Highness. It seems there might be circumstances, so perhaps we should inquire…”

The royal knights who had been watching the situation tried to step in, but were only met with restraint.

It was the princess’s will that they shouldn’t interfere and just stay quiet.

Thanks to this, no one dared to say anything more.

After waiting for several more tens of minutes, Yurika finally stood up.

“Your Highness?”

“I’ll be back, so wait here quietly. Leave those things as they are.”

Those who had been in the underground brain prison had been left under the scorching sun without any shade since earlier.

One might think she would at least show some concern, but Yurika’s reaction was that she didn’t care about such things.

She knew where Kyle was staying. It was the villa of the southern nobles, wasn’t it?

As it was still early morning, not only students but even professors were still asleep.

Thanks to this, Yurika was able to go deeper without being noticed by anyone.

“…”

And at the sight that next met her eyes, she stopped dead in her tracks.

“Please, you two…”

“Be honest. Who’s more…”

“Lady Elga. This is cheating…”

Kyle was standing in the center. And around him were two women.

One was Princess Elga of Littorio. The other was a commoner… right. Tisha, was it?

She couldn’t hear all of their conversation. But one thing was certain.

The way the two women were looking at Kyle was extremely irritating.

“…”

Suddenly, an inexplicable flame ignited in the princess’s chest.

That flame began to burn up all her thoughts and feelings.

And soon that heat spread to her body, making her move.

Kyle would surely say something if she did this, but she couldn’t hold back.

Step, step-

Before the two women could even notice her presence, she snatched Kyle’s hand.

And then she dragged him towards his room, which she had visited earlier.

“Princess?!”

Perhaps because of the sudden situation, Kyle didn’t seem to be resisting.

That’s good. Even better. If he came to his senses and exerted his strength, she wouldn’t be able to achieve her goal.

Clunk-

As soon as they entered the room and closed the door, the princess let go of Kyle’s hand.

Kyle, who had no idea what was going on, was in for another shock.

“Wh-wh-what are you doing?!”

“Can’t you tell by looking?”

She throws off her outer garment, loosens her tie, and lowers her skirt.

The woman’s snow-white skin, hidden beneath the black uniform, was revealed in an instant.

“This won’t do anymore.”

“Eh, yes?”

“Hurry up and do yours.”

Yurika pokes Kyle with her toes.

It was the princess’s overwhelming offensive, incomparable to that of the noble lady or the witch.