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Chapter 3: Eyes Meet Hearts Race

Naofumi POV

Well... here I am. I'm wearing your dang tux though my hair is back to original shape finally. Where are the drinks at?

"Oh Sir Naofumi! Great hero of our world, can I be of assistance to you, or perhaps you'd prefer a dance partner?", said the women dressed in a rather revealing and skimpy red gown. Sure her body was nice and her voice was pleasant but to be honest here, I mean I'm kind tired of these women just throwing themselves at me because I, along with 3 others, finished off the last wave. Although it has been 5 years since I came here, I'm still skeptical of these people. None of them bothered to truly get to know me when I was accused. They only bother with me now because of the Queen. She helped clear my name, but still the only person who bothered to understand me or even show me any respect or kindness was Raphtalia... and she was my slave at the start.

Uhhh where is Raphatalia anyway. I thought she'd be here by now.

Then I felt an arm wrap around mine.

"Sir Naofumi, shall we dance?" Said the red dress woman.

"Uhhh", I said while scratching my head, "you see I'm kind of waiting for someone"...

"Awww but you look alone to me. Surely you aren't waiting for that filthy Demi-human. She's not like us, those creatures are savages, they aren't sophisticated!"

Just as I was about to lose my cool I heard a cough and saw her...

clears throat* "Excuse me, what's your name dear?"

Oh.. my...gosh... she's beautiful... and that doesn't even begin to describe.

All listening skills were gone at this point, what's she even saying. Ohh the red dress woman looks pissed. What is happening?!?!

Raphtalia POV

15 minutes ago...

Dammint why are these shoes so hard to walk in. High heels I think she said? Ugh why couldn't I just wear my boots. Honestly these strappy things aren't Practical. What if Naofumi needs my help to fight, I can't move in this... speaking of him, I wonder what Naofumi is up too. Hopefully he's enjoying himself. He has worked and trained so hard these last 5 years he deserves to relax.

Walking down the last few steps Into the ball room was difficult in the shoes the maids gave me, as I looked over the railing I was clinging too for dear life, I see all these humans just staring at me.

I knew it, I thought, they all don't think I belong. I'm just some outsider, a slave, a dirty, filthy, Demi human. I don't belong here.

Looking in the mirror at the bottom of the stairs I saw a woman. She had furry ears and tail. Cute nose sure, but as far as body type goes, she was the perfect woman, if she were human that is. Her dress was a golden yellow, adorned with all these silver crystals. It wasn't strapless, obviously She'd loose the girls if it was, but it was almost like a halter top. The yellow crystaled straps met behind her neck and clasped there with a large silver jewel. From the jewel stemmed a long silver and diamond chain which was thin and came down the back resting directly on the skin, and ended right above the dimples on her back. The sides of the dress weren'topen and She wasn't showing too much skin, aside from the low cut front and High split by her upper left thigh. The back was low but cut into a heart shape and had a small hole for her tail to go through. It was a long gown and had a small train following it. Her hair was done in a French twist which brought out the sharp angles in her face and the beauty of her eyes. Her makeup was subtle but enough to make her glow. All in all I would say She looked the part, but she was still a Demi human... I mean I'm still a Demi human.

Look at all these women... Naofumi has his pick. Look even now he's being hit on. Dang her dress is revealing I mean ewwww. She bends an inch we will see the whole undercarriage. Wait he looks annoyed, okay maybe I'll go rescue him!

I walked over and over heard their convo,

"Sir Naofumi, shall we dance?" Said the red dress woman.

"Uhhh", he said while scratching his head, "you see I'm kind of waiting for someone"...

"Awww but you look alone to me. Surely you aren't waiting for that filthy Demi-human. She's not like us, those creatures are savages, they aren't sophisticated!"

Uhhh the fuck she say??? Haha watch this you floosie

"Excuse me, what's your name dear?" I said. Looking at her, then at Naofumi, what's his deal he looks like he's out of it.. hope he's alright...

gasp* "it's Rachel, you Demi human. How'd you even get in here? Where'd you even get that dress? I bet you stole it, you don't deserve to be here by his side.

"Hmm well that's going to be an issue, Jenny was it? Sorry I suck with names. You see, I was dressed by the Queens handmaids and I'm his sword. All those kills our party achieved... all those deadly blows we made to the bosses in the waves... that was me. And you can bet your hooker ass that I can I slice you up in to pieces just like I did them. Would you like to see? I am quiet talented will cutting using my light magic. It'll only take a few words... next thing you know your neck is open and you're on your way to the infirmary because you tripped and fell on your Champaign glass. Would you like to see? As wielder of light magic I summon thee..."

"No, no! I'm sorry miss, I must have been mistaken pl-pl-pl-please enj-j-joy your Evening.

"Hahahahahhaa" I cracked up as she took off running. Crap he's going to be mad that I threatened her... what's his deal he hasn't said a word. He's just staring at...

As I looked him in the eyes our cheeks turned red and our hearts started pounding...