I Can Make Everything Level UP

It took a while, but Billy had the chance to visit his old friends without a particular reason. His father gave the order to pass some miscellaneous messages to the leaders of the other posts, so he had the chance to meet with Natalie. Just like Alexander said, she was training alone while slicing the air with a real stone sword. It seemed like she had gotten better, but her skills didn ’t level up all that much. It was a clear sign that she didn ’t have many chances to spar over the year.

”Hey… if it isn ’t mister popular, ” Natalie noticed Billy ’s presence even before he could call her. ”I have been hearing a lot from you. ”

”I was lucky since I learned a few things from Lily ’s father, ” Billy said. ”Anyway, it seems that you earned your place here, but you still aren ’t that welcome. ”

”I don ’t mind, I am here to reach my goals and perform my duties for this city, ” Natalie said.

That was a good response, but Billy could tell that she wasn ’t as full of life as before. Natalie had a big pride, after all. Based on what Billy knew, her mother should be around to keep her company. Still, Billy didn ’t see anyone particularly looking toward them.

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”Is your mother part of the guards that work at night? ” Billy asked.

”Yes, how did you guess? ” Natalie asked.