Chapter 193: Lisa's Choice
"What about it?" Alma said, trying to keep her cool. She didn't know the little girl would rat her out so easily in front of Lisa and Logan at the same time.
"Well, I did notice you had… feelings for Logan, but does it bother you if we, like, get together?" Lisa said, trying not to fight with her best friend.
"If it's about that, then you should know I have already spoken to Logan, and I want to help you two get together, so just worry about that for now, Liz. Everything else is for later," Alma said, grabbing her by both shoulders and patting them.
"Well… fine, but there is still Rubina, Serana, and Ruri to worry about. I just don't know what to do," Lisa said, feeling down now that she knew each girl more. Having lived with them, she even learned that Rubina was a half demon, just like Logan's mentor Valeria. It was a secret he had told her and wanted her to keep.
"Take your time, Liz. I can't really tell you what you should do, but if you do decide to push forward, do it fast. Hearts can waver, and if one day Logan gets tempted… well, you will feel like you did not do enough. One thing Silvia is right about is that with the way things work in this world, we should start thinking about everything we do a little differently. Plan out your future tonight; think about it hard. We can't just worry about millions of demons coming and live life waiting for that moment..." Alma said before waving to Lisa to give her time. She also wanted to think more about what she needed to do. If there was one thing the shortcake did, it was hasten things up between the three and others.
A few hours later, Logan finally got up. His mind stopped buzzing after a good rest. He thought about what he needed to do, and one of those thoughts was about pushing forward with Lisa. He did not know what to do when Silvia was speaking so much, but with rest, he figured he couldn't just keep waiting for her answer idly. This was something that was going to blow up sooner or later.
Logan sighed a few times, trying to make up his mind. He was still alone in his room and wouldn't be expected to eat when it was so late. He did not know what to do; it was nearly midnight, so it wasn't like he was going to start working.
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"If only things weren't so complicated when it came to feelings." Logan went out near his balcony. It was great to have a room in a tower, but sometimes he wondered why exactly he was placed so far from the others.
He knew it was probably because he got into the habit of using his wings to exit from the window, as well as being ready at all times to ride on Zephyr when problems arose.
Tonight, the moons were slightly covered by passing clouds, but the spring winds made the night cool but comfortable.
He leaned near the rail and began checking each part of his city. The nightlife was just as busy as in the day, especially with the introduction of casinos to bring more tourists and money.
Marie was slowly becoming the richest hero, and with that, Logan was also. He not only gained from the tax revenue but also from crystals, animal products, grains, and fruits. After finding interesting cash crops, he tamed and began growing them outside of his town in large farms, and like animals, these also had a monarch.
Fruit trees grew plentifully, and corn and wheat-like crops took vast plains and turned them into either green or gold fields. Each one provided mana-rich food that helped his city's growth with various harvests, which were even faster than normal. This made shipping them to the empire, which was on the war front, essential to feed the large number of soldiers.
Not only did crops produce well, but also meat and milk from Starhoof Cows and Celestial Rooks and chickens. These last ones also provided the best eggs.
As for the Silkmane Sheep, their wool was what even Ruben used for crafting armor. It was not only strong but also durable, and its texture was heavenly.
Logan's clothes, and even bed and furniture, were all made from this material.
The boy smiled at all he had achieved thanks to coming to this world, and of course, he was grateful for the spirits themselves for giving him this chance.
As for his strength, he wondered just how strong Brian was. Based on Lisa and the others, Logan should now be the strongest out of anyone, especially when he earns experience passively through all his creatures.
Even now, he was earning mana from some Wark tribe member killing in the distance. He wondered why they were training so late, but it was great to see the motivation they showed nonetheless.
What Logan did need to worry about was being selective in his future beasts. He needed to push forward and find dragons or mythical creatures to tame. He needed this power for the coming war, and with the wealth he amassed, he could now not only buy them but also buy the information to find them.
He needed to be quick with this, especially since they only had a few months before the great invasion. If possible, he wanted to enter the war front in the empire before that happened, so he needed his best combatants ready by then.
Logan sighed, thinking about all this. His mind may not have been as tired as earlier, but there was so much to think about. New people to recruit, more soldiers to place under Kai and Chloe, checking on their personal situation, and also on Krexa who seemed to now need a new settlement. She needed more variety in her members, possibly new goblins from other tribes to stop any inbreeding.
The Warks also asked for more land since they began bringing more of their kind from other territories.
Terra needed more space now that her size could no longer be contained in the city… Voltar needed more of its species. Just so much to think about.
Logan sighed once again, but this time as he breathed in, he smelled something sweet. It was strange as nothing had changed in his surroundings. Just as he was beginning to look for its source, he felt two hands wrapped around his eyes.
"Guess who?" a sweet voice called out.
"Lisa?" Logan asked, wondering what she was doing here at this hour.
"Correct, guess you need your prize." Lisa said in a soft, alluring tone.
Logan felt how her hands which were pressed over his eyes, slightly shuffled around while still covering his eyes, before feeling a warm sensation on his lips that tasted sweet, warm, and inviting. It was nothing like the one they shared before.
It was a blend of flavors and textures that Logan could not pinpoint. All he knew was that he needed to enjoy this hopefully not brief moment. He kept his eyes closed even as Lisa's hands detached themselves from them and used them to hold back his long ebony hair.
Logan did not do the same. His own hands were already on her back and thighs, feeling every curve and enjoying each second of it. Her wings slowly came undone, letting him pull her in for a more passionate embrace.
The two stayed like that for seconds, minutes, until one finally relented. It was Lisa who seemed to have come for something more.
"I… kept you on the fence for far too long… now come, we are doing this tonight."
Logan's heart thumped loudly. He did not dare ask what she meant but followed her inside while not leaving her to do all that needed to be done.