SWNOVELXO Chapter 159 Bewitching Eyes_2
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"Is there really no other reason?"
"There isn't!" Faced with the boy's questioning, Mizutani Nozomi's head shook like a rattle-drum, her delicate and fair face showing nothing but sincerity.
"Today's Chiba-san, she can read minds, you know!"
Haruka Yuzan casually patted the shoulder of the girl next to him, then whispered threateningly, "Chiba-san hates liars the most!"
As soon as the words fell, Chiba Shimizu turned her head to look at the large hand resting on her shoulder and then at the handsome and clean-cut profile of the face.
What a despicable guy, spreading such a blatant lie. Since when could I read minds?!
Meanwhile, Haruka Yuzan turned her head to glance at the girl beside her, their eyes meeting those cool and dangerous orbs,
"Right, Chiba-san."
Chiba Shimizu didn't say a word, just silently looked at him... Hmm... not speaking wouldn't count as lying...
"Ah?!"
While the two locked eyes in silent confrontation, Mizutani Nozomi, seated on the desk, appeared genuinely scared and finally gave in under Haruka's intimidation, "Fine... actually, there's a tiny bit of another reason."
"What reason?"
"Well, it's just, it's that every day I see you and Chiba leaving school first after classes end, I thought you two might have some free time..."
With that, Mizutani Nozomi looked up with a smile, gesturing with her fingers in the air,
"The main reason, really! Is because I thought both of you were smart, that's why I came to you!! It has nothing to do with thinking you guys are so bored you have nothing to do!"
"Damn, I can't believe Teacher Mizutani thinks so lowly of Chiba-san!"
"Ah? But I thought Shimizu was the smart one, you're the bored one!"
"What! Not fair, you have to return the strawberry milk you took from me yesterday at lunch!"
"No way! You clearly promised to give it to me!"
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Watching the two bicker, Chiba Shimizu also said softly, "If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now. Farewell, Teacher Mizutani."
After speaking, the young lady turned her head and left the office. Haruka Yuzan retaliated by flicking Mizutani Nozomi on the forehead,
Ignoring the pitiful look in her eyes, he dodged her counterattack with a flash, saying cheerfully,
"Teacher Mizutani, I'm leaving too! Also, you're such a fool!"
After declaring that, he chased after the young lady as if fleeing, leaving the office with the fuming Mizutani Nozomi stamping her feet behind him,
"Damn that Haruka Yuzan, I'm going to report you for disrespecting a teacher!!!"
Hearing the indignant voice from behind,
Haruka Yuzan, who had successfully taken down Mizutani Nozomi, felt in excellent spirits. He quickly caught up with Chiba-san, who was walking ahead,
"Chiba-san, you're so close with Teacher Mizutani, why did you flatly turn down her request?"
Chiba Shimizu didn't turn her head, simply replying coldly,
"Before the coffee shop opens, I hope Classmate Haruka can focus all his attention on the business rather than saving the Archery Club."
Her voice was cold and rational. It was clear to see that Miss Chiba cared a lot about the coffeehouse, certainly more than Haruka did.
Whether it was this or anything else, as long as she committed to it, she would put her all into it and take it seriously. This attitude made Haruka Yuzan unable to help but turn his head and carefully regard that flawless profile,
"Chiba-san, it's great to have you."
"Don't look at me with those tainted eyes, and don't say such disgusting words while you're looking at me." As if remembering something, Chiba Shimizu frowned slightly.
"And why would you say I can read minds? Also, don't add any prefixes to my name..."
Haruka Yuzan pretended to be very surprised, then had a look of sudden realization, "I get it, Chiba-san, you don't want to expose your true identity right, Sailor Moon? Don't worry, my lips are sealed!!"
"Boring."
"Is there any other comment?"
"Very boring."
"..."
"Exceptionally boring."
"Alright, alright, at least it's much better than this morning." Haruka Yuzan consoled himself with the situation from the morning in mind.
Hmm... isn't it much better than just getting a one-word reply?
"Hm, today Sister Reiko prepared a lunch with prawns! Not sure how they'll taste."
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When Chiba Shimizu was mentioned, there was a noticeable moment of startlement; however, the boy beside her didn't notice.
Those cool and detached eyes also revealed waves of complex ripples, unknowable thoughts flickering within…
After enjoying lunch,
the first class of the afternoon started under Mizutani Nozomi's somewhat resentful gaze.
Cherry blossoms danced wildly outside the window,
Haruka Yuzan, resting his chin on one hand, gazed at his attribute panel, lost in thought,
[Landlord Info: Haruka Yuzan]
[Physical Strength: 8]
[Intelligence: 8]
[Charm: 9]
[Remaining Attribute Points: 1]
[Skills: Basic Skill Golden Right Hand, Primary Culinary Skills, Intermediate Archery Skills]
[Passive Skill: The More You Fight, The Braver You Get]
[Props: "Little thing, explode in coins!" (one-time prop), Skill Upgrade Card]
[Tenant Information: Roast Meat, Reiko Onodera, Misaki Saki, Chiba Shimizu, Arisugawa Hoshina.]
The Coin Explosion prop, should I use it on Misaki or not? After all, the manga had been published, and according to the little guy, royalty payments would be transferred to her account next week.
Though there might be better opportunities in the future, but… now is when the money is needed…
A breeze swept across the boy's cheeks, and the delicate pink petals scattered loosely across the campus. Glancing at Teacher Mizutani Nozomi, who had regained her fighting spirit at the podium, Haruka Yuzan decided to use that extra attribute point.
His three dimensions were fairly balanced, and in the spirit of all-round development in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education, Haruka Yuzan this time chose to add the attribute point to… Charm.
Whether to add to Intelligence or Physical Strength, to cause imbalance in any aspect, although there were no consequences, it would break his own belief in all-around development, which wouldn't be good…
Okay, it was just to give himself a reason.
Mainly, he was curious, what changes would occur when charm reached the human limit?
Well… he would definitely not admit, he was thinking of surpassing Miss Chiba in charm!
Add point, Charm.
[Charm: 9-10 (Limit)]
[Congratulations, Landlord, on the successful allocation of points]
[Since the Landlord's Charm has reached the human limit, the hidden achievement mission is completed: The Male Succubus Walking Among Men]
[Congratulations, Landlord, for obtaining the achievement reward: A free physical skill transformation]
Before he had time to admire his own face becoming more handsome, Haruka Yuzan was now deeply engrossed in the rolling subtitles in front of him.
Hidden achievement mission??
Good grief, so attribute points breaking through to 10 completes a hidden achievement mission?
Then… doesn't that mean, after reaching 10 points in both Intelligence and Physical Strength, I would also receive similar skill rewards?
[Physical Skill Transformation: Acquire a physical skill, for example, Golden Right Hand…]
The simple and easy explanation suddenly made Haruka's eyes light up. Knowing how useful the Golden Right Hand is, Mrs. Onodera and Misaki Saki had the most say in the matter.
Though it was still a basic skill with relatively low probability, Haruka would still try it each night. If luck was good, the madam and the little one would melt into a puddle of water…
The next day there would be a very noticeable change… not only more radiant but also an extra set of bed sheets in the restroom.
Experience more on empire
Calming his excited heart, he thought to himself,
Use the physical skill transformation.
[Using Physical Skill Transformation]
[Drawing in progress…]
Suddenly, within Haruka Yuzan's field of vision, a large roulette wheel appeared with a tiny pointer spinning wildly.
Finally, it stopped on an image of a pair of eyes…
[Drawing complete…]
[Congratulations, Landlord, on acquiring the advanced skill: Bewitching Pupils]