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Chapter 31: Frenemy? by Harem-Fan

     When I came to where my family was, I noticed that Mari Olson was mixed into the group, but what greeted me was...

     "Brother-in-law, you passed on the Swift Elixir, my heart was bleeding, haha!"

     Nevin is bad at acting, so I can tell he is teasing me, but my Dad said while holding his forehead.

     "My Son could have been a Count, with a salary ten times better than mine, and all that land personally owned, sigh... I should have raised him better to be a bit greedy..."

     Rebeca said to me with puppy eyes.

     "That space ring was so gorgeous, and all of those High class cores, my heart is bleeding..."

     Their acting is making me embarrassed, but then my Mother finished me off with...

     "Oh, If the Princess of my Nation was my Daughter-in-law, I could have just died happy, haha."

     When my eyes landed on the last person, Mari, she put her hands up and said with a grin.

     "I am a rich woman, so I cannot judge you, haha."

      Hahahaha~! And then all of them collectively laughed at my defeated look.

     My Dad patted my shoulder and said seriously.

     "Actually Son, I am very proud of you... So many men would have betrayed their word for the chances you turned down, and this shows we raised you well. Even if you stay as poor as our families in the future, I will always be proud of you."

     My Mother hugged me and said in my ear.

     "Having you as my Son has been my greatest pride in my life."

     Rebeca pointed to Mari and told me.

     "Because the crowds are crazy, the Olson family has given us two carriages to take us to our destinations. We have to go back to Rosecrans now."

     Mari Olson clarifies.

     "Technically, we are sending only one to take your parents home, the other is my personal Carriage, because I, just like you, are going back as well. And since our school's Portal is at the Knight Academy, we can take Nevin Glen along as well."

     I nodded, because this makes sense. So I said goodbye to my parents, and we left...

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     I and Nevin both felt a bit out of place in the luxury carriage.

     No, it was not because it was nice, but because we are sitting side by side, looking at the two girls who hated one another on Monday, and now on Saturday, are chatting next to one another. I could only think of one word from my Dreams...

     "Frenemy?"

     Oops, That came out in English, because it did not translate well, and Mari asked.

     "Those words, you said similar sounding words when you cast your spell in the arena, what language was that?"

     "That? It is just a Summons language I developed, for secret talks in battle, it is just gibberish."

     "I get it, it is a secret code, that you transfer to your Summons with your 1st Circle ability, [Share Skills]"

     I gave her a thumbs up, because it is also the truth. But she just thinks I am a genius for thinking of it. Well, it does not matter.

     And with that, we returned to our own Academies...

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     An hour later...

     Sizzle Sizzle... The smell of fresh steaks with grilled vegetables, and a salad was being prepared, but I was left still baffled.

     When I looked over to the living room, both Rebeca and Mari were side by side, laughing and joking.@@novelbin@@

     Somehow, Rebeca told me when we got back to the island, that she invited Mari over for one of my meals, and so she could know where we lived.

     I really want to know how these two black haired, almost sisters, got over their long lasting rivalry. But I feel asking is a minefield.

     Seeing the two together, really distracts me because... All my brain remembers is their posture when the battle ended, it was really, really, really stimulating... Ah?! I am a pervert now that I am having sex, sigh...

     I quietly plate the food, and set the table.

     Then after, I called out.

     "Girls, dinner is ready."

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     At the end of the meal, Mari looked at me in a daze and said,

     "Now I know why Rebeca fell in love, your cooking skills are top restaurant quality. Really, I was wanting you to teach my staff at home, sigh

     Rebeca, proud of hearing me get praised, said.

     "He even transferred his cooking skills to Teacher Freya, sigh... I wish I was his Summons, just for the cooking, hehe."

     Mari Olson said to me seriously.

     "You know, we can go into business together. My family can open a restaurant, with your recipes, and you train some cooks, and we can share profits? Just think about it, by the time we go to visit my Father in three weeks."

     Rebeca remembered her talk before and said to me.

     "I agreed for us to meet with her family when we go down."

     I nodded and said.

     "Alright, and I will think of the restaurant idea as well."

     Both women looked happy, while my mind kept wandering off, thinking about my Earth life's food, and how copying it was no issue...

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     That night, after Mari left, Rebeca told me that due to their fight, both girls had to rethink their goals and past actions.

     Rebeca never really disliked Mari, and Mari was more like Rebeca, so they clashed in everything. But after Mari was lectured by her parents, she spent time rethinking her life priorities.

     Then when they talked, without competition, they found they were like Twin Sisters in their thinking.

     And so, the two just became fast friends, due to knowing each other for many years.

     Well, I do not mind, because they seem happy...

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     Ah, Fuck, Monday morning, in my [1st year Summoner Class], I forgot my damn Protagonist seat...

     I came early, and I saw Vera already sitting there, and the whispers about me started. The girls went from distancing themselves, to sending me flirty eyes, because my showing was a bit too strong.

     However not all eyes in the class are friendly.

     I stop in front of the angry looking woman in the first row... Dial Canberra, the pretty brown-haired Duke's daughter, the owner of the 4th Circle Hill Giant. And the lady who was flattened by Doll, ouch.

     She is also the little Sister of Douglas who I cooked like a Turkey for Thanksgiving.

     I stopped in front of her, then I asked.

     "Are you really going to hate me, just because I beat your Brother in a fair fight? You are a strong Summoner, so try not to live life in anger."

     Dial glared and said while pointing at me.

     "Because of you, my Father punished my Brother severely."

     I nod to her retard logic and say it loud enough to not look obvious.

     "So, you hate me because of your Duke Fathers parenting ability? Well, then I admit defeat. I will not try to comfort your sore ego, good day, Dial."

     "Low class Bastard, do not talk to me like that!"

     My footsteps stopped, and I looked at her, and with a bit of an angry tone, I said.

     "Then, I will hate you, for every woman your shameless Brother has offended, whore."

     I am angry, because both Rebeca and Mari told me how Douglas threatens with his Duke's background or tries to buy women's affections in less than honorable ways, and I hate men like that.

     So remembering how that fucker looked at Freya, I do not have sympathy for this spoiled woman, but I try to calm my heart, because, she is just stupid... 

     Don't get me wrong, the female abuse, like rape or beatings in this world is very rare than what many women suffered in my Dream world of Earth, but still, this guy Douglas is real trash, by Myst standards.

     I unclenched my fists, and restrained my Aura that wanted to release, and turned to walk back.

     It got quiet, because none of the women here had ever seen me be angry and scold a woman, so this was like seeing a friendly dog suddenly start biting someone.

     As I sat next to Vera, she looked at my actions with interest. She then smiled and said without lowering her voice.

     "Well, that is why I had Doll slap her face for me, because that woman is very arrogant."

     I chuckled at Vera's choice of words.

     "Haha, Then please never slap me, because I do not want to be a pancake!"

     Tap Tap Tap! And with our jokes, Dial ran out of the room in shame and humiliation...

     Vera only had a bigger smile, and then said in a lower voice.

     "Thank you for everything. The promise you kept, the beating of Douglas, and for just being a nice guy."

     I felt uncomfortable, because when a Tsundere is not aloof and cold, it feels foreign. I just awkwardly said.

     "Well, do not sweat the small stuff, I really wanted to beat Douglas up for my own anger. As for being a nice guy? I do not think girls like Dial will agree with you, right?"

     "Do you care if she likes you? Is she your type?"

     I shook my head from side to side, and crossed my arms.

     "Not interested at all, I just do not like grudges if I can avoid them, sigh... I now expect the West Duke's family to plot against me, because they cannot touch you."

     Vera tilted her head, letting her straight long white hair fall to the side, and her blue eyes looked at me seriously, and she said.

     "Good, you are smart. So, as my smart friend, if you need anything for dealing with the Canberra's, then rely on my help. They only have influence in the west of the Kingdom, but here, this is my backyard, humph!"

     Ah, There is Tsundere Princess, phew, I thought she was taken by Body-Snatchers!

      Then the Lich Teacher, Artus floated in, and her cold voice said.

     [Teaching you feels pointless... Oh well, I guess my vacation is over, turn to page... 69!]

     And after a while, our average Academy life began in full, and many boring days followed...

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