“I am never leaving the house again…” I moaned as I collapsed on the couch. We had just returned from the hellish undertaking of speaking with Angel’s father.

“It was not that bad, was it?” Angel pursed her lips as she walked over to me and took off my heels. She then lifted my legs and sat down, placing them on her lap all before giving my calves a massage.

“It was not bad but deadly. Angel, remember I am not used to talking in the first place. And I just spent the entire time talking with your father. To be honest, I was quite surprised that I was even able to talk for as long as I did.” It was strange being able to speak, but my fear of speaking to others did not appear once. It was a very strange but welcome change.

“Well, no matter where you go now, I will do my best to stay by your side so that way, if you find yourself having difficulties, I can help you out.” Angel was really a good friend. It was quite nice having someone you could rely on in your life. But there was always that chance down the road…

“I hope so….” I mumbled out loud by accident.

“No. I promise here and now that I will never abandon you. My father is also one to never break a promise. Why do you think I forced him to promise never to betray you?” Angel did get into a small argument during our talks. She was quite adamant about her father, promising never to betray me. He did not hesitate to promise, but he was a businessman. He might still betray us down the road. At least, that is what I thought would happen. But he said he would transfer the land deeds over to me once he acquired them. He only asked that he get his fair share of profits from the dungeon once things began and asked us to help him level so he could survive. So I guess it was a win-win situation. I got the land in the area to build up our organization, and he got the power leveling, protection, and income.

“Alright. I was wrong don’t make that face.” Angel’s sad face really hurt to see. I sat up and placed my hand on her cheek, causing her to blush and give me a silly smile. “That’s better.”

“Hehe!” Angel jumped on me and hugged my neck, causing me to fall back on the couch. I could only lie there and sigh as I patted her back.

“Alright, get up. I want to get changed and take a bath.” I tried to pull the clingy girl off me, but she held on tight.

“Let’s take a bath together! They say skin ship is the best way to closer bonds!” Angel’s words were starting to sound strange again.

“Where did you hear something stupid like that?” I asked, even though I knew I would get a stupid answer back.

“From anime.” Of course! This girl…. But I guess this one time we could share a bath.

“Fine, but only this one time,” I answered.