Chapter 261: Chapter 261 Another Exploration.
Soma doesn't know how to react because, inside the cloth, there are two vial bottles that contain rainbow fluid. He chuckles to himself, storing the things and shifting his attention to another item.
There was an old book that retained its clean pages, a parchment, a platinum ring with a neutral gem embedded in it, a mana core as big as a fist but with a dark purple and radiating a cluster of bolts inside it. Its glittering light gives him a sense of longing and acceptance, but he puts aside that.
He took all that; the remaining things were gold and jewellery, and then he stored everything inside his relics.
Soma focuses his gaze on the item he lay in front of him and ponders what he should do. Should he ask Serafina's help? But he didn't want to interrupt her moment with her mother, who had just been cured of her illness.
Also, there is another fact about Serafina: she suddenly confesses her feelings before she drives off, leaving Soma with a vague conviction. But Soma has already found his resolve, and he is already preparing his answer for her.
Earlier in the day, I saw her desperate attempt to buy his elixir. Soma began to recall how the first time she saved him. At that time, he noticed her gaze never left the elixir as the situation turned more suspicious of her act in getting so close to him.
Soma finally understood how heavy she felt about disclosing this, and she resolved. However, the good thing is that both parties can solve it without any loss. "Also, the best part is that I can get a Harem, a ridiculous dream that wouldn't have happened in my previous world, hehe". Slowly, his face loosened, but he shook his head to focus on the thing before him.
"Soma, you there?".
The door in his room knocked trice, and it alerted him. He hesitated to store the item, but he resigned himself and spoke.
"Come in".
As he thought from the voice, it was Serafina. She wears thin sleepwear with a different design; she notices Soma with other new items in his possession.
"Another new Item?".
"Yeah, come here and Sit!".
"Hm".
Serafina fidgeted before she slid her body onto the bed, sitting beside Soma. Her glossy hair and the milky sweet scent coming from her body indicate that she was just out of the bath.
Soma noticed that he tried to keep his composure while trying not to be conscious of her. But it seemed impossible when Serafina suddenly leaned closer, resting her head on his left shoulder.
"Sera?".
"Soma, how about it?".
He knows the meaning behind those words. So if the person herself had determined, he would also have steeled his heart.
"Have you two talked?".
"Um, She said it was not a problem. She is really awesome".
"I see".
If Hina had already given her permission, Soma, without hesitation, took Serafina's right hand and interlocked their finger in tight space. Her body stiffened for his action, but it soon calmed her heart, and the warmth that came from their nestled bodies gave her heart a tremendous amount of joy she couldn't ever imagine.
"Sera!".
"Hm, What?!".
As soon as her face turned around, Soma sealed her lips with his own and maintained it for a bit longer to get the feeling of her soft and moist lips. Sadly, they must separate, which leaves Serafina sighing in regret.
"Sera. I love you too. Are you willing to follow my steps?".
"I will. I will follow and support you the best I can with everything I have".
"That's reassuring. I am counting on you, Sera".
One last kiss before he asks Serafina to borrow her monocle and inspect the item in front of him.
Soma began to inspect the items one by one and let Serafina slide down her head and rested in his lap, snuggling happily like a kitten.
Sometimes, he gets distracted by the tingling sensation that comes from his thigh, but he can only chuckle and pat her second girlfriend's head to settle her down.
"That was quite a generous item you have". It turns out the item Soma gained inside that trial room was incredible. He stored all of them inside his relic and joked around with Serafina before they separated when the night was high. He then gave her a good night's kiss.
Alone in his room, Soma looked toward the scenery outside and the sky, which gave him a sense of calmness before going to bed.
"I should prepare for tomorrow".
***
Inside the dimly lit cave, Soma, Hina, Xiao Lian, Serafina, Lucy, and Violet explore the eleven floors after they defeat the floor boss.
As usual, their journey was nothing but to promote Hina and Xiao Lian higher. The boss floor is also done by the two of them with the help of their seniors.
"Hina, Xiao Lian, can you guys still fight?".
"Sure".
"Mm".
"Okay, let's dive deeper".
They venture deeper through the dungeon, searching for an enemy they could defeat. The hunt itself was pretty fruitious for the girls.
Once they entered the fifteenth floor, it was the place where they took a break. They decide to set up a camp and replenish their energy with meals.
The place itself was deserted, with no other awakeners beside them. It was a pretty weird situation, even at the entrance. There are only a few awakeners today, and on their trip to this floor, the figure of awakeners was pretty scarce to find.
After they finished with their meal, Soma stood up and began to stretch his limbs.
"Soma, where are you going?".
Hina, who decides to take a break, speaks.
"I'm going ahead, you guys can do just fine without me, now".
"Okay, be careful".
Soma started to walk away from the group, but he forgot something that he should have given first. He took the necklace from the relic and presented it to Serafina.
"Sera, here for you!".
"Hm? Eh?! Why though? You should give it to Hina or Xiao Lian instead".
"I already gave the two of them, besides this necklace for a wind magic user".
Serafina glanced at the two girls who showed their bracelets on their wrists. Looking a bit closely, she began to recall the night before when Soma borrowed her monocle, and he inspected these three items in his hands.
Seeing Serafina hesitate, Soma went behind her back and placed the necklace on her neck, making her flustered for the sudden act of him.
"Good, it looks good on you, protect them your sisters, okay!".
"Thank you. Hm?!".
Her eyes shot open, seeing the notice that appeared in front of her. It gives her mind-blowing additional stats. She covered her lowered jaw before turning her gaze at Soma, who was already far away and unnoticed.
"That idiot. Fufu, Thanks, soma!".
Soma alone stood in front of the door that would lead him to the Boss's floor. He had already fought the Boss multiple times, for his record in this dungeon was twenty-nine, and he had almost reached the intermediate area. He placed his palm on the door.
[Do you want to challenge the Boss?]
[Yes or No]
"Yes!".
The door twitched before it let out a gurgling sound and gradually opened a path for him to venture inside.
Soma stayed as he gazed further back and softly whispered, "I hope you can crawl out with this".