Chapter 229 229: Other Heroes
Logan went back to his room, feeling elated after witnessing Scorch's happiness with his monsters. He couldn't help but wonder how things would be when Silis's eggs finally hatched.
But his thoughts shifted to the conversation awaiting him with Lisa—it was going to be a crazy night, and he had no idea how it would unfold. Lisa had mentioned she'd make her decision after the trip, so Logan was bracing himself for her answer. He tried to calm his nerves, yet he couldn't stop pacing.
The boy continued pacing until exhaustion overtook him, and he finally sat down on his bed. He didn't even notice the window opening or the girl quietly approaching him from behind.
"Logan... I guess we need to talk before we head out to find the new monster," Lisa said softly, wrapping her arms around him from behind.
Fortunately, Logan had caught the scent of her perfume just moments before she hugged him, saving him from being startled.
"I guess you'll never use the door or come in without relying on invisibility magic," Logan sighed, feeling the warmth of her soft embrace.
"Why should I? It takes the fun out of meeting you. Don't think I didn't notice the fright I gave you," Lisa teased, pressing a playful kiss to his cheek before sitting beside him.
"So, I guess we should start with the dreaded stuff so we can relax afterward," Lisa said, rocking her legs nervously as she tried to steady herself.
"I've spoken with each of the girls—you should know who they are, except for Serana since she isn't here right now. But I've gotten the gist of what's going on with them," Lisa began, her golden almost silver eyes glowing as they locked onto his her white skin tight gown let him see every curve in her perfect body.
"And what did they tell you? Or... what conclusion did you come to?" Logan asked, gulping as he tried to prepare for any counterarguments he might need.
"First off, I know how deep their feelings are. I can feel them too—and how jealous some of them... are. I also know how yours are. It's not hard to imagine how much your power influences you. So, I'll make it simple: don't tell me what you do with them, and set two days only for me, that is all I ask until I can handle more…" Lisa said with a sigh, fully aware of how chaotic their situation was.
Feeling a little conflicted, Logan nonetheless accepted the deal, knowing that just a few weeks ago Lisa hadn't been willing to agree to even do this much.
"I guess we can do that for now, Lisa. So, did you see the other heroes?" Logan asked, curious about how she had spent her day while laying back while looking at the ceiling.
"Yes, a few. I went with Alma to the casino. It was fun, I suppose, though I only spent a little—and lost it all in an instant. Guess I just wasn't lucky," Lisa replied with a small laugh before continuing. "As for who was there, at least five of the boys showed up. Luckily for you, Brian and his friends stayed behind in the kingdom of Elris with a few others. The ones who came were Victor, Owen, Darin, Freya, Halie, Jin, and Xander." Lisa paused, deciding to leave out a few names—especially the girls she'd heard were around town.
"I guess you could remind me a little about them… Or never mind, I suppose they must be mentioned in one of the reports," Logan said, attempting to match faces to the names.
"Don't strain yourself trying to remember them all. Victor is a Shadowcaster—or whatever his powers have evolved into. Owen is a Soul Sniper, specializing in ranged combat. Freya is an Enchantress; Ruben actually approached her for assistance with imbuing powers into weapons. And Halie, the Summoner, came to explore the labyrinth. She needs to gather monster essence to summon her creatures. She's somewhat similar to you—a monster user in her own way—and she's close friends with Darin. He's a boy who focuses on flowers and plants, almost like your counterpart, though his specialty lies in flora. The key difference is that he operates more like a breeder—he cultivates and grows plants but doesn't train them. Meanwhile, Halie relies on monster essence for her summons."
Lisa explained, her voice steady as her thoughts wandered to the other heroes she'd seen around town. She leaned into Logan's arm, which was gently pulling her closer.
"Jin… He's a monk who needs to be near crystals to siphon power. He can manipulate his aura using mana or something along those lines. As for Xander, he's making money as a top cook. He relies on the mana here to enhance his food. I'd bet they'll visit you tomorrow either to ask for permission to use the crystals or to purchase some," Lisa explained before pausing to think about the other girls she hadn't mentioned.
Charlotte, the knight, was likely going to be a challenge. Her abilities seemed to require a lord's presence to develop further. Yui, the ninja, was probably with her twin brother Ren, the samurai.
As for Reina, the druid, she was thoroughly impressed with Scarlet's growth. While not a monster tamer herself, Reina used monsters as the foundation for her abilities. She could even transform into them when she saved their spirit in runes.
Lisa sighed a few times wondering why Logan was the only one who was pushed away when there were so many others with abilities like his, she then looked at the ring tattooed in her finger arriving to her answer.
"So are they… good enough to be left alone?" Logan asked interrupting her concentration while whispering in her ear.
"Yes, don't worry none of them mean harm to you, and even if they did… your in your territory, I doubt even a demon general would want to be here alone." Lisa reminded him.
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