Volume 8 Chapter 2 Running In The Unknown
As I left my house, my breath formed white clouds in the air.
The news had mentioned that today would be particularly cold, and in these fleeting moments, I could truly feel that winter had arrived.
My body, after finishing my stretches, was slightly warm and tingling with the desire to move more.
Lately, I've started running on my usual route.
Unfortunately, my body has become somewhat unique, so sprinting at full speed during a marathon doesn't really pose much of a challenge. That's why I'm currently practicing running while circulating my magic power throughout my body.
At first glance, it may seem like something I always do, but I've increased the density of my magic power to the utmost limit I can achieve.
And without ever letting it escape my body, I continue to circulate it without interruption.
If I keep flowing magic power excessively, it puts a tremendous burden on my body. Eventually, my body will adapt to it, and my natural physical abilities will improve.
I think the reason why the human race in Asteris has higher physical abilities than Earth humans is because of that. Well, it might be off the mark since we're different species.
"Haa... haa... haa...!"
Right behind him, he heard a rhythmic sigh.
While glancing back, Yuusuke spoke, "Are you doing okay with the speed?"
"Yes, I'm fine!"
Lisha answered while running.
She was wearing a sporty outfit consisting of a white jersey, shorts, and tights. Her braided blonde hair was covered with a cap.
In the beginning, she was wearing a regular t-shirt and shorts, but our mother, Kanami, took care of everything, and before I knew it, she was dressed like this.
I don't know when she prepared it, but it suits her incredibly well. Maybe it's because the material is good, or maybe Kanami has excellent taste.
As for me running alongside her, I'm sure no one would notice. It's like being in the shadow of a lighthouse.
After moving, I decided to go for a run to familiarize myself with the surrounding terrain, and Lisha said she would join me.
Speaking of her training, she mainly focuses on meditation and dance, as well as maintaining Sanctuary. She does all of these while practicing circular breathing.
I think that alone is enough, but well, this running will also be a good form of physical training.
There were a couple of other roommates who said they would go running with us, but I politely declined. In the end, it was a bit of a power move to politely refuse, but I can't stand being disturbed by those selfish girls during this clear morning time.
We climbed up a hill and entered a spacious park. This park is located on the border between the spiritual area where we live and the normal area, so it is quite popular among regular people as well.
I bought two sports drinks from a vending machine and gave one to Lisha.
"Here, let's take a break."
"Thank you. I've been getting used to it little by little, but it's still tiring, isn't it?"
"Because you have to keep pushing yourself, it's more exhausting for your mind than your body."
Unlike things that automatically increase the burden, such as adding weight or extending the distance, we constantly have to control magic power, so it's mentally exhausting.
Lisha took a sip of the sports drink and drank it all at once.
Her glistening white throat is so alluring. Is she really only sixteen? If it's the saint's correction, couldn't Mevia have managed a bit better? She's probably stuck at around twelve years old.
After finishing the sports drink, Lisha tossed the plastic bottle into the trash can and stopped there.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, it's not that anything else happened..."
Geez, she's not very forthcoming, is she?
As I also threw my trash in the bin, I looked in the direction Lisha was staring at.
There was a couple who seemed to be out for a walk. They were a bit older than us, I guess. They were walking together happily.
What's with that happy scene? Even on a cold morning, they're still all heated up. But here we are, having to deal with two runaway trains before heading out for a morning run. It got me fired up in a different way.
"Yuusuke-san, Yuusuke-san."
"What's up?"
When I turned to face Lisha, she had come to my side while still looking at the couple.
Is it just me, or are we really close? Isn't it too close?
Even though she should be sweating quite a bit, I can smell a sweet fragrance coming from Lisha. If this perfume were on sale, I would definitely buy it without hesitation.
"We may look like them, you know."
"Huh? What?"
I got distracted by the scent and didn't hear what she said. If I may say so myself, I must be quite disgusting.
As soon as I asked her to repeat, Lisha's face turned bright red, and her cheeks puffed up.
"What's wrong, Lisha? You look like an apple!"
"Who do you think is responsible for this?!"
"Huh? Is it my fault? I didn't do anything, it's just baseless accusation."
I've been keeping up with her running pace and buying her drinks. I've even increased my handsome points. I can't understand why I'm being scolded right now.
"Geez, why can't you understand anything, Yuusuke-san!"
"I don't want to be called 'don't understand anything' by someone who doesn't understand anything."
"I'm not someone who doesn't understand anything!"
"I don't get it. You're so stubborn, it's unreal."
"Well――"
Lisha trembled, her face still red.
Having been raised with phrases like "butterflies and flowers," Lisha still had this habit of freezing up when she was told things like that.
Hahaha, there's no way I, who has been trained by the likes of Eris and Mevia, would lose a verbal fight to a sheltered girl.
As I watch a happy couple, I, a twenty-year-old man who takes delight in defeating a sixteen-year-old girl in a verbal argument, feel a sense of accomplishment. By the way, my previous occupation was a Hero.
That's me, Yamamoto Yuusuke.
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