Supreme Hunter of Beautiful Souls-Chapter 71: Embarrassment...

Kael sighed, the warm steam from the bathroom beginning to fog up the mirrors around him. He removed his clothes, feeling the still-tight muscles from training, and entered the elegantly decorated stone room. The white marble floor reflected the soft lights of the magical lanterns, while the soothing sound of flowing water filled the space.

Sitting on a nearby wooden bench, he grabbed a small bucket, filled it with hot water, and poured it over his head, feeling the heat ease some of the accumulated exhaustion. "This feels great..." he murmured to himself, closing his eyes for a moment.

"System... have I made it?" He questioned, and the Tab appeared in front of him. His tired eyes gazed at it, and he was able to read...

[The skill "Winged Sword Wielding" has reached (Lvl. 5)]

[You have become a Magic Swordsman, the skill "Magic Enchantment" has been created.]

[Magic Enchantment: With this skill, you can enchant your swords with pure mana and elemental mana to enhance the sword's strength. Possible elements: Wind, Darkness]

Kael took a deep breath, the warm steam from the bathroom already beginning to fog up the mirrors around him. He removed his clothes, feeling the lingering soreness from the intense training, and stepped into the stone room with an elegant and welcoming design. The white marble floor reflected the soft lights from the magical lanterns, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The constant sound of flowing water filled the space, bringing a sense of peace Kael hadn't experienced in days.

He sat on a bench near the wooden basin, grabbed a bucket, filled it with hot water, and poured it over his head. The sensation was invigorating, the heat easing the accumulated tension. "This feels great..." he murmured, closing his eyes as the water flowed down his body.

After a few seconds, Kael opened his eyes and raised his hand. "System, have I made it?" he asked, exhaustion evident in his voice. In response, a translucent tab appeared before his eyes, displaying the information he had been eagerly waiting to see.

[The skill "Winged Sword Wielding" has reached (Lvl. 5)]

[Congratulations! You have unlocked the class: Magic Swordsman.]

[New skill created: "Magic Enchantment"]

[Magic Enchantment: Allows you to enchant swords with pure or elemental mana to enhance their strength and combat efficiency. Available elements: Wind and Darkness.]

Kael couldn't help but smile as he read through the notifications. The satisfaction of seeing his progress recorded so clearly was indescribable. He shook his head, still in disbelief. "Magical Swordsman… sounds impressive. Magic Enchantment, huh? That should be useful..."

He flexed his fingers, as if he could already feel the mana flowing through them, eager to test his new abilities. "Wind and darkness, huh? Definitely something that suits me." He chuckled quietly, pouring more water over himself. "Let's see..."

[Status]

[Name]: Kael Scarlet (11 years old)

[Physical]: Supreme Soul Hunter

[Strength]: 133

[Agility]: 101

[Intelligence]: 214

[Endurance]: 140

[Mana]: 200

[Blessing]: World Tree (SSS)

[Contract]: Spirit of the Forest - Umbra (A+)

[Characteristics]: Charming, Universal Language, Expanded Vision, Mana Sensitivity, Mana Core Blessed by the World Tree.

[Skills]: Soul Absorption (Lv.1), Soul Hunter (Lv.1), Blade Instinct (Passive), Dance of Cutting Shadows (Lv.1), Elemental Manipulation (Lv.10 ), Shadow Manipulation (Lv.1), Predatory Eyes (Lv.1), Royal Web (Lv.1), Intimidation Aura (Passive), Winged Sword Wielding (Lvl.5), Magic Charm (Lvl.1)]

"This seems good..." He murmured. "I'll just get ready now… I'm so tired." He said, pouring water over his red hair, which had recently started to fade in color, becoming darker by the day.

However, what Kael didn't expect was the soft sound of the door sliding open again.

'Huh?' He turned his head, confused, only to find Irelia standing in the doorway, dressed in nothing but a towel wrapped around her body.

"Hey, what are you doing here?!" He exclaimed, instinctively covering himself with his hands. His face burned with embarrassment, as much from the hot water as from the situation.

"I... I thought this bathroom was empty!" Irelia replied, equally flushed, but unable to look away. As much as she wanted to turn and leave, the steam and warm atmosphere seemed to keep her rooted in place.

"Well, clearly it's not empty!" Kael retorted, trying to avert his gaze as much as he could, but the situation only seemed to worsen as the awkward silence dragged on.

Irelia huffed, trying to regain her composure. "Look, we're already here... I don't want to leave all wet and catch a cold. I'll just... stay on this side, and you stay on the other, okay?" She began to walk to the far side of the bathroom, her cheeks still burning.

'What is this idea?!' Kael sighed again, this time in frustration. "This is a terrible idea…"

As Irelia sat down, the awkward silence enveloped them again, broken only by the sound of water being poured back and forth. However, she noticed that Kael seemed hesitant with his own bath, rubbing his arm timidly.

"You... you're not going to wash properly like that," Irelia said, rolling her eyes, trying to sound casual but failing miserably. "Do you want help?"

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Kael nearly fell off the bench. "W-What?! No, I'm fine on my own, thanks!"

"Stop being dramatic, Kael. You've seen me covered in dust and sweat all these days. It's not that different," she insisted, stepping a little closer. "Here, just turn around. I'll wash you."

"I don't know if this is a good idea..." Kael murmured, but his voice trailed off when he felt Irelia's delicate fingers brush his neck as she started to scrub him with a soapy sponge. The touch was firm but gentle, and he couldn't help but relax gradually.

"See? It's not so hard," Irelia commented, trying to hide how nervous she was. Her heart was racing, but she focused on finishing the task without seeming affected.

When she finished, Kael, trying to regain control of the situation, turned to her. "Now it's my turn. You owe me this." He gave a smirk, but the embarrassed expression on his face didn't exactly help him appear confident.

Irelia hesitated but eventually agreed. "Fine, but be quick, or this is going to get even weirder."

Kael took the sponge and began to gently rub it over her shoulders, trying to be as careful as possible. His movements were hesitant, and the silence between them was broken only by the sound of running water. With each touch, he felt their closeness grow, and something deeper formed in that moment. It wasn't just awkwardness; there was a strange sense of comfort and trust between the two of them.

When he was done, they both stood still, back to back, trying to process what had just happened.

"Well... that was..." Kael began, but couldn't finish the sentence.

"Awkward," Irelia finished, but there was a slight smile in her voice. "Just don't tell anyone about this, or I'll kill you."

"I'll leave it at that," he replied, trying to hold back a laugh. '.

'WHAT IS THIS FEELING?!'