We ascended to the top of the Mage's Tower before knocking on the door of the Master Mage.
"Enter!"
Mr. Vaelthorn's voice echoed, and we stepped inside. Maya spoke first.
"You wanted to see us, sir?"
"Yes. First, I want to congratulate you on your work. You killed a truly terrifying monster."
"We were lucky; it wasn't complete."
"Still, in other lands, we arrived too late, and these monsters seem to be extremely powerful."
"Have you seen them?"
"No, but their residual energy is very powerful. Although variable, what they leave behind remains impressive."
"I see."
Mr. Vaelthorn continued speaking.
"Additionally, we want to assign you a priority mission."
"Yes. We want you to investigate. Maya, your puppets are really good in this area."
"During that attack, your information was excellent."
"Moreover, you are powerful and have immense potential."
"We want to invest in you. What do you need?"
"Materials, sir. For my puppets, Mina's mask, and to cultivate our rune circles."
"Very well, you shall have them. Furthermore, please rank up in the adventurer's guild and take missions to become more powerful."
"Yes, sir! That's planned!"
"Perfect! Write down all your needs, and we will send them to you, Maya."
"Okay, thank you."
Once the meeting was over, we descended to submit our finished request and, at the same time, to take one for the tamer.
We met the mage first.
"Sir, here are your plants!"
"Thank you, choose what you want from this cabinet."
Maya picked materials for her own puppets, the old ones and the two new ones under construction, as well as for my Doll mask.
"I have a little idea, Maya, for my mask."
"Yes?"
"What do you think about creating puppets for my mask?"
Maya pondered. I don't know if it's possible, but I have a brilliant idea!
"Go on..."
"What if we create three dogs that can fuse into a Cerberus?"
"The three dogs would have 50% of their power each when separated, but once fused, they would reach 100% of their strength in Cerberus form."
"Mmmh..."
"I think I have an idea."
She took other materials that I didn't recognize.
Then we headed to the tamer to also give her the multifaceted plants.
"Hi, Velmira!"
"Oh! Hi, Maya! Hi, Mina!"
"You know me?"
"How could I not? You're the one who killed that special undead by sacrificing your life without a doubt! You've become quite famous here."
"Wow... I didn't know... Why didn't you tell me, Maya?!"
"I didn't know either!"
I pretended to pout at Maya, who showered me with kisses. I immediately smiled!
"Velmira, I need stones that can contain creatures, like my puppets."
Velmira placed a hand on her chin to think, then snapped her fingers.
"I know! Here, take this."
I didn't see what she took, but I would wait for the end. In addition to that, she took plenty of materials for the clothes of my Doll mask, coming from monsters. Just like for her puppets, their outfits and weapons.
Once that was done, we left. We took more requests for monster materials, then we went to the adventurer's guild for extermination quests.
After that, we returned home for the day, but we didn't stop training! Maya taught me to better use Two Thought. She taught me to do multiple things at once. Moreover, she helped me cultivate elementless runes while doing other activities, which allowed me to become stronger quickly!
Maya continues to create her two puppets and improve the old ones with the new materials, just like my Doll mask.
Additionally, I finally decided to make my official declaration! While we were doing requests and quests, I found a beautiful place filled with different flowers!
One morning, I took her outside to that place.
"Wow! It's beautiful! Why did you bring me here, Mina?"
"Even though we've already told each other we love one another, I wanted to do this properly."
I knelt down.
"Maya, since our meeting, you've helped me become stronger, without ever asking for anything in return."
"But on top of that, you've always taken care of me in every possible way."
"I love you, Maya. Will you be my girlfriend?"
"Yes! Of course I want to! I love you dearly too, Mina!"
I stood up, and then we kissed. Between kisses, I declared my love again.
"I love you, Maya."
"Me too, Mina. Me too."