Even though could keep up with his footwork. His swordsmanship was on another level. I was getting beaten but I managed to block most of the strikes. I had gotten stronger for sure.

With my training done I went to the cafeteria. On my plate were the walnuts that I had seen gathered.

I took a bit and instantly my body felt a little bit stronger. That must be the difference between hundred year fod and thousand year food. I continued to eat until there was no more food. I had 500 mana I decided to make rose a second teir ability ring. With my plan set in motion, I just had to wait until I had a thousand mana.

I decided to go to madisons house. As I got there I couldn't help but notice that her front yard was huge I walked through it and went up other door and knocked. She came out dressed in a short dress and she gave me a hug.

It was a good day I thought to myself. "Do you want to come in" she asked

"No I get my mana from the sun so I want to stay outside," I said

"Okay we can talk a little bit outside," She said as she brought her attractive body closer to mine.

I looked into her emerald eyes as I wanted to brush her long black hair.

"Do you have any other friends like morgan.?" she asked me.

"Yes, I do there's Lauren who works at the bar." She's another friend I thought to myself.

"You like alcohol that much?" she asked me

"I like mery making," I said. Have you gone on a date with Lauren?" she asked me.

"No, I haven't" we weren't lovers I knew that much.

"What ability ring did you make her," she asked.

"How did you know I made her one?" I asked. It was just a guess "What does hers do" she asked me.

"It makes anything that touches her body more reflective so she glitters when she walks," I said

"you know you should be using your ability rings to save humanity," she said

"I know that I just do whatever I want. Thats how I will live my life." I said

"That makes sense," she said to me

"Why are they both women?" she asked. "It's because I go to the bar and the winery that much."

"Is the bar as fun as the winery," she asked. "The bar is more fun," I said

"Take me to the bar then" I responded "Im not sure if you will be comfortable there."

"Ill always be happy as long as Im with you." We made eye contact after that for 5 seconds. Then she looked away. I like your front lawn I said.

"What if we grow fruits in your front yard. The winery grows all its grapes there and there is a hundred year old vine there that constantly produces grapes What I'm saying is if I could dig up a berry bush and bring it here would you let me plant it in your lawn."

"Okay I would love it if you could do that for me," she said.

"I will do it tomorrow then," I said to her. "I would like it if I could spend less money on food and grow my own in safety," she said

We talked for a little bit then I said goodbye to her.

I went home to prepare for the bar by taking a nap in the sun. And then going and getting nice clothes on.

By the time I was done with all that it was time to go. I walked down the road towards madisons house.

When I got there I walked across her lawn which was a significant distance. I knocked on her door. She opened it and walked out. "Im ready to go " I responded with well then let's go.

"Can I hold your hand?" I asked her. "Yes, you can." With that, I reached down and grabbed her hand in mine. When we saw the bar she asked "Does this count as our date?" I replied "No, this doesn't count, " I said on the outside but on the inside, I rejoiced because Id get to go out with her again.

"It was getting dark". As we opened the door to go in firelight spilled out.

As we walked In I was happy to see the bard was still here. We got a spot near the fireplace and the bard. I saw Lauren and waved her face instantly stiffened when she saw madison. She activated the ability ring and walked over she shimmered all over.

"Hello, Lauren I must introduce you to my friend madison." She made eye contact with madison and any friend of yours is a friend of mine. can we get two mugs full of beer I asked. "yes you can Ill be right back."

"Another beautiful woman," said madison "yes she's a wonderful person" while looking directly at me she said "You make these rings for personal gain not for the benefit of humanity.."

"Yes, I do" Lauren came back with the two cups of beer.

With cheers we both started drinking I finished my beer before she had even drank half of hers. Eventually, the bar became full. the bard decided to sing to us"

"The forest is green and ready for an adventurer. The spoils of the forest are numerous. Enough to change your fate." That was the song the bard sang.

Lauen brought over my second beer she asked "Are you two dating?" I responded with "No we're not officially together yet. Madison didn't say anything so I guess she didn't object.

"Did you ever wonder if your life could be different," I asked her. "No, I'm living life the way I want. "Am I included in that." I asked her

"Yes, you are I'm glad we became friends" I was happy about it too. "So where do you want to on our date? "