RE: The Extra's Dominance-Chapter 28 - Sparring [1]

Ruby and I arrived at her office not long...

In her office, Ruby has a lot of separate rooms—it's in case that she's too tired to go back to her house.

Anyway, she brought me to her bedroom. Ruby and her room smelled good. I intentionally sniffed more secretly.

And erm... I probably got aroused a bit. Ruby didn't seemed to notice it so I just stayed silent.

"You're heavy, you should lessen your training weights."

Ruby said as she placed me on her bed, then she made me drink a stamina potion.

After that, I immediately transformed into a cat.

Ruby immediately carried me in her arms again. Normally I'd resist, but I'm too tired for that.

It's not a bad feeling anyway, so I just let Ruby do whatever she wants.

And so with that... I fell asleep.

"..."

...

...

---(Ruby's POV)---

"You're so cute."

I said as I caressed Raven's cat head.

He's sleeping peacefully, indicating his trust in me.

'Being trusted like this doesn't feel so bad.'

I thought, a small smile on my face.

I sat down and placed Raven on my lap.

Then... I continued my work.

*****

(Raven's POV)

I slowly opened my eyes and saw the ceiling.

I was on a bed.

I'm not in my dorm.

I'm not in my cat form, either.

Looks like the system deactivated it for me.

[I didn't. Someone negated the effect of the earring.]

The system informed me.

'What the hell did Ruby do this time?'

It was easy to guess that it was her doing.

'Then why didn't you activate the effect again?'

I asked the system in my head.

[Your stamina and mana were already at their peak at that time, so I had no reason to.]

"Fair enough."

I muttered.

"Oh, good morning."

Then I heard a voice beside me.

"G-good morning."

The same came from my other side.

And looking at both sides—

I saw both Ruby and Keara lying beside me.

Ruby was looking at me slyly.

While Keara was looking at me bashfully.

They were both wearing sexy nightgowns.

Making my morning wood harder.

I immediately sat up and saw my upper body shirtless.

'What happened?!'

I exclaimed internally, my mind currently in a mess.

"Nothing happened, we just all slept beside each other."

Then Ruby said that as if she was reading my thoughts.

I frowned.

"Oh, why the frown? Are you disappointed that nothing happened?"

She jokingly said.

"Not really. If something were to happen, I'd prefer that I'm awake."

I replied and stood up from the bed.

Looking at the time—it's [5:11 AM]

Keara and Ruby both stood up.

"Let's all eat together, I'll order food."

Ruby said.

"Nah, I'll just cook."

I stopped her and declared that.

'I don't even know who the hell will cook the food Ruby would order. I wouldn't eat any of those...'

I thought.

Ruby looked at me and then smiled.

"I kind of predicted you would say that. Then please cook for us, we'll wait."

She said alongside Keara, who clumsily nodded her head as she still looked half asleep.

'Maybe she got tired from her work, since she's new.'

I thought in secret. I wished her good luck.

Then after that, I put on a shirt and went to the kitchen.

'Ruby owns a kitchen inside her office... It must be nice being filthy rich.'

*****

After some time—

I finished cooking. I already prepared the food on the table like Engine-cooked Storm Hark and Shallow-fried Scent Ox.

They're both rank monsters and their meats are rare, though Ruby has a lot of them stored in her refrigerator.

I sat on a chair.

Then Keara and Ruby sat on each of my side.

I understand Keara, but Ruby?

I looked at her.

"What are you doing?"

I asked.

"What? Did I do something wrong?"

She asked back, feigning ignorance.

I frowned.

I just ignored her and started to eat.

Because the ingredients Ruby has are all high class and high quality, the food is more delicious than usual.

Keara noticed it too, her eyes widened and she started chewing faster.

"Slow down, you're gonna get all dirty."

I told her, placing a glass of water near her.

---(Ruby's POV)---

Seeing Raven take care of Keara made me smile unconsciously.

'He always frowns at others but is caring to Keara.'

I'm kinda envious, to be honest.

I want to be pampered too. I want someone who will like me even without my trait .

Anyway... Shaking my head, I removed such thoughts and took a bite from the food in front of me.

"Hmp!"

My eyes widened—the food is so good. I've never tasted anything like this before. I unconsciously started to eat faster.

And because of that... I got a bit messy.

"You too, slow down."

Then I heard Raven. He was looking at me while frowning.

"You're messy."

He said. I became a bit solemn at his words.

I know he's a germophobe, but it's still embarrassing to hear that.

So I got a bit gloomy.

Though, just then... Something touched the corner of my mouth.

"Huh?"

I looked in front and saw Raven wiping my face gently with a soft tissue.

I was surprised by his action. He was doing it like it was normal.

I looked at Keara to see her reaction. She was just looking at me with a beautiful and innocent smile.

'He also cares for you.'

She mouthed.

"..."

I got flustered and went totally silent.

"You're older than me, so eat carefully. If you want more, I can cook again—so slow down."

Raven said. Then he took something out from his spatial storage and placed it on my lap.

It was a handkerchief.

And after that, Raven started eating again.

A stupid smile rested on my face.

"Hey."

I pulled on Raven's shirt a little to get his attention.

"What?"

He asked as he slowly and quietly chewed the food in his mouth.

"What do you think of my trait that makes people attracted to me?"

I asked in a low voice.

Then I got embarrassed immediately afterward.

"Ah, no, you don't need to answ—"

"You don't really need it, actually."

Raven's words cut mine off as I was about to tell him he had no obligation to answer.

"You're already attractive even without it."

Then he added casually and took another bite from his portion of food.

"I agree!"

Keara suddenly yelled, smiling at me.

"..."

A smile crept up on my face. I was happy to hear that.

I became silent for a while, then...

"Hey."

I called Raven again.

"What?"

He replied, not even looking at me.

"I like you."

I said.

I don't know why, but I really like being with Raven. I feel comfortable around him and it's fun. I'm always excited to meet him even just for a while, and I can't get him out of my mind.

Raven looked at me with a frown, then he opened his mouth.

"If you really like me, then you're weird."

He said, scratching the back of his head.

"You two are weird. What the hell do you guys like about me?"

He asked, looking at Keara and me.

A small laughed escaped my mouth seeing his reaction.

Then... The three of us continued eating breakfast.

I could get used to this.

...

...

*****

[6:00 AM]

Raven and Ruby are together in a private dueling arena in the academy.

It was reserved by Ruby, so there's no one else around.

Meanwhile... Keara is reorganizing Ruby's schedule in her office, so she couldn't come.

As for why the two are here—it's because Raven wants to spar with Ruby.

And he requested Ruby not to restrain her rank.

Although, she will be holding back and mostly just defending and countering from time to time.

She will also only use a fraction of her mana.

Tap—

Raven stood at the end of the arena, opposite of Ruby's position.

Thump–! Thump–! Thump–!

His heart is beating so loud and fast.

Is he scared? No.

Raven is excited!

His whole body feels a bit hot and light.

A smile emerged on his face, then he looked at Ruby directly.

And without wasting a moment—Raven sent mana to [Celestria]. It covered his body and transformed into a black full-body battle suit.

After that, he took out his gun and dagger from his spatial storage.

"Are you ready?"

Ruby asked Raven.

Yuki went into the spatial storage by Raven's instruction.

And with a serious look on his face—

"I'm ready."

Raven replied.

Ruby smiled and a simple sword appeared in her hand.

"Then let's start!"

FWOOSH—

After Ruby's words faded, a heavy pressure enveloped the area.

"Keuk...!"

A groan escaped Raven's mouth.

The sudden pressure caused his body to become sluggish.

His mind almost collapsed and his whole body trembled. freeweɓnovel.cøm

"If you can't even move under this kind of pressure, how will you fight me?"

Ruby provoked Raven with a sly smile.

And Raven... He forced a smile.

And while barely holding onto his consciousness—

'[Monarch's Presence]'

Raven activated that skill to the max along with his mana aura!

F W O O S H—

He covered his whole body with it, and the pressure became a bit bearable!

Raven's automatically activated too.

His body was still a bit sluggish, but he could now somewhat move.

Raven sent a lot of mana to [Celestria] again.

And after that...

WHOOSH—

Then two majestic black wings grew on his back.

Since the fight with Velcro, he's been experimenting with [Celestria], so he can control it more easily now.

Raven activated .

"[Strengthen]"

"[Accelerate]"

He cast support magic (buffs) on himself.

And after that—Raven pressed his feet on the ground.

Crack—

Cracks appeared on the concrete floor he was standing on...

BAM—!

SWOOSH—

Then Raven kicked the ground and flapped his wings once at the same time.

His figure disappeared and immediately reappeared in front of Ruby, slashing his dagger downward.

TINGG!

Raven's dagger, covered with his mana, was easily blocked by Ruby's sword.

He immediately raised his right hand with the gun in it.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

And shot consecutively until the magazine was empty.

But none of the bullets reached Ruby. She blocked them all by creating a shield made of mana.

Raven took a small step back, put his left foot in front, then performed a spinning whip kick.

Swish—

Ruby predicted it, so she raised her sword to block it.

'If I don't stop, my leg will be cut off.'

Raven thought... But he didn't stop.

Fwoop—

Raven's wings immediately disappeared, and the part of [Celestria] covering his right leg reformed into a blade!

CLANG!

Raven's whole right leg was now a blade!

Sparks erupted at the contact of Raven's leg and Ruby's sword.

Ruby was smiling at Raven.

And seeing that, Raven also smiled.

Swoosh—

Then a scythe's blade extended toward Ruby's face!

Ruby was surprised. Unable to produce a mana barrier in time to block it, she jumped backward to dodge it.

And after dodging the sudden appearance of a blade, Ruby looked at Raven—specifically at the scythe's blade that grew from the heel of his right foot.

"You're really amazing, huh."

Ruby said to him. Her words were genuine.

Raven regained his fighting stance and smiled at her.

"I know."

He replied, shrugging both of his shoulders.