Chapter 344

Chapter 347: Standard Issue is Suspender Stockings!? (Please Subscribe!)

That night, time ticked by.

Haruhi, who had fainted from using the Magic Tome, still hadn’t awakened, but Izay wasn’t in a hurry. After all, he hadn’t even finished his cup of tea yet.

With the unique Magic Tome Haruhi used resting on his lap, Izay occasionally sipped at the nearby black tea.

The more he looked at this used Magic Tome, the stranger it seemed.

He could sense the author’s powerful “Magical Arts” and “Mystery” foundation, yet not a single useful piece of information or ability could be gleaned from it.

How strange~

Incidentally, the Development Abilities “Magical Arts,” “Magical Way,” and “Mystery” are three entirely different rare Development Abilities!

It’s easy to confuse the concept of the “Magical Way” ability with “Magical Arts.”

In reality, its effect is: enhancing the ability to process magic-related items.

Just like how “forging” enhances a blacksmith.

“Magical Way” can also provide similar enhancements for magicians.

It’s the preferred Development Ability for powerful magicians.

Fels is still at Level 4.

Although Izay hasn’t seen his chosen Development Abilities, he guesses they must be “Magical Way,” “Magical Arts,” and “Mystery.” And Fels has developed all of them to their limits.

“So strong…”

Izay sighed as he took the last sip of his black tea.

When he put down the teacup, ready for another cup,

“Ugh… Mmm…”

Haruhi, lying on the sofa, woke up.

“Izay-sama…?”

“Yes, it’s me. How do you feel?”

The newly awakened Haruhi was clearly still groggy, not fully awake.

However, after a few seconds of adjustment, she seemed to recover her senses.

“Did I… pass out?”

Recalling what happened earlier, she asked uncertainly.

“It was just a few minutes. It’s a common symptom after reading a Magic Tome.”

“Ah, I see…” Haruhi understood upon hearing Izay’s explanation.

After that, Izay got straight to the point: “So, how did your magic awakening go, Haruhi? What kind of magic is it?”

“…It went well, I think. It’s a new magic called ‘Ninefold.'”

New Magic: ‘Ninefold’

Awakened through the Magic Tome, it represents Haruhi’s potential.

Strictly classified, it’s also a branch of Additional Magic.

It consumes magical power to create a medium known as the ‘Light Fox Tail’ on the caster.

Then, by linking incantations, other ‘Magic’ effects can be ‘loaded’ onto the tails. Based on Haruhi’s will, the number of ‘Magic’ effects equal to the number of tails can be activated, with a maximum limit of nine.

It’s perfectly suited to Haruhi’s own magic.

When used together with the already possessed magic ‘Treasure Hammer,’ it can achieve the effect of elevating up to nine people’s levels.

Of course, that’s the final stage. The young girl has just acquired this new magic and needs more practice to reach that level. Currently, at the start of using the ‘Ninefold’ magic, Haruhi can only manifest two tails.

And perhaps because this new magic is too “powerful,” accurately activating it is equally difficult.

Just like doubled magic effects, the consumption of magical power and control difficulty when using it also increase exponentially.

“Sorry, Lord Izay… This is all I can do…”

About half an hour later, Haruhi pitifully clung to Izay’s thigh, her face flushed red from exhaustion.

The girl is only Level 1, with very limited magical power. Even practicing the release of magic couldn’t last long.

Once her magical power was depleted, she became listless, overwhelmed by mental fatigue, making her lie limp and unable to muster any energy.

“It’s fine, keep practicing gradually. Magic isn’t something you can rush.” Izay continued reading while patting her head to comfort her.

It felt somewhat like petting a cat. Although Haruhi is a fox… and quite a large one at that.

Upon receiving Izay’s response, Haruhi puffed out her cheeks, feeling a bit regretful about her lack of capability.

But this regret came and went quickly.

Soon after, Haruhi began biting her lips, trying hard not to make strange sounds.

Lord Izay’s ear-rubbing technique… feels so good!

The maid outfit accessory on her head had been discarded, leaving her soft golden hair flowing freely. She affectionately rubbed against Izay.

A small thought welled up in her heart.

A few days ago, during a secret communication with Aisha-nee-san, Haruhi mentioned her desire to serve Lord Izay but couldn’t find the opportunity.

Aisha-nee-san only replied with one sentence: “Opportunities are created, not waited for.”

Which means if she doesn’t take the initiative, opportunities will never come!

Now, deep into the night, with only a man and a woman… it’s not pushing someone down, but rather the perfect chance to serve Lord Izay!

Since she often visited this Magic Workshop, Haruhi knew that the sofas inside could be combined, and their internal folding parts could be unfolded to form a bed about the size of a double.

Even Izay didn’t know this.

After all, the room arrangement was handled by Riviria; he just paid for it.

This special bed was sometimes used by Riviria to nap lazily in the afternoon. Haruhi thought borrowing it briefly and washing it afterward should be fine?

But… Riviria-sama did say girls should be modest?

However, this thought lasted only a moment before disappearing. In Haruhi’s mind, Aisha’s figure instantly appeared, kicking away the guilt towards Riviria-sama, then said, “Just go for it, Haruhi!” and disappeared with a puff.

“Izay-sama…”

“What is it?”

“Do you have to read at a time like this?”

???


Izay’s train of thought suddenly froze.

Why does this sentence feel so heavily suggestive!?

“…What do you mean, Haruhi?”

Upon hearing this, the girl shyly covered her cheeks and said, “You could look at me more…”

After speaking, the fluffy golden big tail started flailing restlessly, clearly aware of the bashfulness of her words.

Haruhi was still wearing the long-sleeved black-and-white maid outfit, paired with standard-issue black high heels. However, due to lying on the sofa, she had taken off her shoes, exposing her adorable little feet.

Her posture wasn’t very steady, possibly due to moving around earlier, causing the skirt hem to rise slightly, revealing her legs wrapped in white stockings, drawing two rich and straight lines.

Under the light, the inviting whiteness could be faintly seen. Her lotus-like toes spread in the air, occasionally gripping due to his gaze.

Adorably cute.

If Izay’s memory served him right, the standard issue for Loki Familia’s maid outfits seemed to be suspender stockings?