My Magic Has No Upper Limit

Chapter 288: Chapter 282: I’m Already Holding Myself Back

"What were you all just talking about?"

Zelir asked curiously, "It sounded pretty lively."

"Nothing much. Just some things about Magic."

Bev waved her hand lightly, changing the subject with extreme grace.

She studied Zelir intently and openly, her eyes twinkling with satisfaction.

"This Magic Robe really suits you. It’s sharp and handsome."

"I think so, too." Zelir chuckled.

"Look how proud of yourself you are," Bev said, wrinkling her nose. "You’ll be wagging your tail next..."

The two of them strolled slowly along the stone path by the lake.

"What have you been busy with lately?" Zelir slowed his pace to match Bev’s.

"Just studying Spell Structures. I’m already trying to construct a Level Two Magic spell."

"I was originally planning to ask Mage Haddley for some advice..."

"But ever since she got back from that pro-bono commission, she’s been locked up in her lab. It seems like she has no time at all..."

As Bev spoke, she tilted her head and asked curiously.

"What about you, Zelir?"

"Same old, same old. Taking missions from the Adventurer’s Association."

Zelir shrugged. "I just finished a commission to eliminate a Challenge-rated Demon."

"Didn’t you just get back from Falling Leaves Town not long ago? Why did you end up going all the way back there?"

Bev’s brows furrowed slightly. "Are you made of iron?"

"Got to earn money."

Zelir patted the Magic Robe on his body. "Otherwise, how would I get the Gold Coins to buy equipment?"

"It’s okay to slow down a bit, you know. It’s not like some powerful enemy is chasing you down."

Bev said, her tone half-concerned, half-complaining.

"You just always wear yourself out."

"I’m used to it. I can’t stop."

Zelir didn’t argue, just smiled faintly.

The two of them continued to walk quietly side-by-side along the lake.

The sun had already sunk halfway below the horizon.

A cool evening breeze swept across the lake, creating ripples and carrying the faint, pleasant scent from Bev to Zelir’s nose.

’What a peaceful atmosphere...’

"Oh, right."

Bev suddenly asked, "You’ve kept the invitation safe, right? How are your preparations for the winter ball coming along?"

"The ball..."

The moment it was mentioned, Zelir, who had been looking relaxed, felt a headache coming on.

Forget the original owner of this body; even in his past life, he had no experience with this kind of event.

Socializing with all sorts of Nobility, raising glasses for toasts, making small talk, and even dancing.

’Just thinking about it is a pain.’

"You’re not going to bail, are you..."

Seeing the troubled look on Zelir’s face, Bev took a step closer.

She tilted her head up slightly, her eyes holding a pitiful, pleading look.

"You promised me..."

"I’ll come. I’ll definitely be there." Zelir could only force a confident smile.

"Hehe, that’s good... Don’t worry, I’ll be with you the whole time."

Bev patted Zelir’s chest lightly. "I won’t let you feel awkward."

"Okay."

Zelir nodded.

But after a moment’s thought, he asked another question.

"Bev, can I bring a plus-one?"

"A female companion?" Bev asked warily.

"A guy, of course..." Zelir said.

"Then there’s no problem."

Bev smiled faintly, her attitude changing instantly.

"Of course you can."

...

「In a warm room.」

The Flame in the hearth danced, casting the overlapping silhouettes of two people onto the wall.

As the candlelight flickered, the shadows stretched and warped, exuding a primal restlessness.

"Ooh... this is really..."

A red-haired woman with a curvaceous figure, clad only in a layer of translucent gauze, was kneeling by the side of the bed.

Her fingers traced lightly over the man’s torso, like she was playing a piano, her eyes shimmering with surprise and fascination.

"I never thought you’d have such a great body. Even your scars look handsome."

"But of course. These are a man’s medals."

Gray leaned back on a large, soft pillow, one arm around the woman’s waist, the other toying with her red hair.

"You see this one? It’s from a Beastman Goblin. And this one here..."

"Is... adventuring exciting?" the woman giggled, pressing her body against him.

"I used to think it was exciting."

Gray rolled over, pressing the woman into the soft quilt, his voice flirtatious. "But not as exciting as this."

"You’re terrible, don’t be in such a rush... I want to hear more of your stories."

"Is that so? Well, I have all night to slowly tell you stories."

"Mmmph..."

Her words were smothered in her throat, followed by the rustle of clothing.

The atmosphere in the room grew hotter and hotter, the temperature itself seeming to rise.

"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!"

A sudden knock on the door rang out.

The motion on the bed froze. The woman broke away from the passionate kiss and looked toward the door. "Who is it?"

"Ignore it. It’s probably some drunk knocking on the wrong door." Gray went in for another kiss.

But a moment later...

"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!"

The knocking came again.

Gray tried to ignore the knocking, but soon, it sounded a third time.

"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!"

"Who is it?!"

This time, Gray finally lost his patience.

He tossed the woman draped over him onto the bed, then stormed to the door in two strides and yanked it open.

"Who the hell is knocking this late at...!"

His words caught in his throat.

The cold wind from outside rushed in, sobering Gray up considerably.

His eyes went wide with astonishment.

"Zelir?!"

...

Zelir sat by the hearth.

The red-haired woman fumbled to fasten the buttons on her chest, her face still flushed.

After snatching her shawl from the floor, she didn’t even dare to glance at the Mage in black before hurriedly slipping through the crack of the door. The clatter of her high heels echoed down the hallway in a hasty retreat.

Only after the door was closed did Zelir shift his gaze to Gray, who was sitting opposite him.

He didn’t speak, but his eyes were filled with playful amusement.

After a long while, Zelir finally broke the silence.

"Does Marian know?"

"Marian who...? I broke up with her a long time ago."

Gray averted his gaze, looking a bit guilty. "This one... I just met her a few days ago."

"Oh..."

Zelir nodded thoughtfully.

’No wonder Marian wasn’t the one serving us the last few times we went to the tavern. And she always hurried away whenever she saw our table.’

"So, this new young lady you just met, what’s her name?"

Gray froze.

He was truly stumped this time. His brow furrowed, and only after a good while did Gray finally speak.

"Ahem..."

"Zelir, listen to me. I have to explain. I’m much more restrained now. I won’t screw things up like Maki said I used to..."

"It’s just that my Swordsmanship training was too intense before, and we haven’t had any missions lately, so I was just blowing off some steam."

"I won’t let this affect the team. I won’t make the same mistake I did with Lisha. She and I both knew we were just having fun, no feelings involved."

"This is the first time in two months... Anyway, damn it, and you had to walk in on me."

Gray felt his explanation was only making things messier. He ran a hand through his messy blond hair and sighed in defeat.

"It’s fine. I respect your private life. We’re all men, it’s normal."

Looking at Gray, Zelir seemed sincere on the surface, but inwardly, he wanted to laugh.

"This is so annoying..."

Gray put a hand to his forehead and leaned back, staring at the ceiling.

In the past, he probably wouldn’t have felt this embarrassed.

But he wondered if it was Zelir’s influence that now made him feel a trace of shame over something like this.

’People really do change...’ Gray thought with a wry smile.

"Anyway, what did you come looking for me for so late at night?"

Gray sat up straight again and looked at Zelir. "Feel like getting a drink?"

"Gray."

Zelir said in a dead serious tone, "Come with me to a ball."

"A ball?" Gray asked, confused.

"Bev’s house is hosting a winter ball, and she invited me to go."

Zelir explained.

"But I have absolutely no experience, and I’m afraid my etiquette will be lacking... After thinking it over, I decided to ask you for help."

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