Mercenary Systems: The Eternal Life
Chapter 17 The Beginning of Valentine's Day

I have never actually done a Valentine's Day celebration. When did I have a boyfriend? There is no list of exes at all.

However, not long ago I experienced a change in life, managed to get out of my comfort zone, was in the city that was doing Valentine's Day celebration, there was someone who became my partner to celebrate.

Somehow it all happened, but Bianca, she asked me back if I was celebrating Valentine's Day with someone.

Later,

"Do you want to celebrate with me?"

Of course, I can't refuse that invitation. Though I did not feel confident to invite him, but he even invited me first unexpectedly.

Two days had passed since I arrived in Lopentine City, as Bianca had guessed, I did not find an empty inn. There were two luxurious inns with empty rooms, it was an expensive exclusive room. With my newly acquired financial condition from the exchange of goods at Anna's Store, it was clearly impossible to stay in such a luxurious inn.

So, as long as this town celebrates Valentine's Day, I'll keep room with Bianca.

My relationship with Bianca wasn't that close, but we slept in the room. Of course, I slept on the floor. Even though Bianca told me that we could take turns sleeping on the bed, I refused.

It was still early in the morning, the sun had not even revealed itself, but the streets had been crowded by people.

No special preparations needed to be made by me. Bathe in the river in the early hours to refresh the body and soul, wearing the same clothes, do not forget to spray the perfume I bought yesterday by draining a lot of money I have.

In order not to disappoint Bianca, I still bought her. As for clothes, I still don't have enough money. Buying clothes can be done in the Shop, but Quest Points are very difficult to obtain. It's very burdensome for me to use Quest Points just to buy clothes.

Clothes can be bought in a clothing store, but something like Talent should not be able to.

About the Quest, there were many things to do for me to earn Quest Points, but for now I chose to focus on enjoying Valentine's Day with Bianca.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

I was standing at the door of the inn, here watching the slowly getting busier street activity. Hearing that voice, I looked back.

The plain maroon dress, showing the curves of her balanced body, why was she so suitable when wearing it? I was left speechless other than to keep staring at him unblinkingly. The way he walked seemed slow and calm. What a graceful figure.

She was not wearing any makeup, it was purely the beauty she had.

Why would I celebrate Valentine's Day with someone like Bianca? Am I worth walking beside her like a couple?

"What's up?" Bianca who slightly lowered her head, looked at me with a red hue on her cheek. "Do I look weird?"

I'll wake up soon. Turns out, I've made Bianca feel uncomfortable.

"ah! Ma-sorry," I put my left hand in my pants pocket, clenched tightly. "I mean, you look amazing, Bianca."

"really? I was worried for fear of humiliating you with my appearance."

"Where is it possible" I smiled wryly. "Either the contrary. I'm the one who now feels guilty, for just wearing this outfit again, while you..."

I took a long breath.

Something seems necessary to be the topic of conversation, but what? I clenched my left hand in my pocket tightly.

"Darling, do I look pretty?"

"You are beautiful. So whatever you wear, honey, you'll always look pretty."

"Yeah! I love you more!"

"Hehehe.I also."

Hearing the conversation of a couple on the side of the road, who were ready to welcome Valentine's Day, I gulped. While they seemed to have a close relationship, I with Bianca was nothing but being met in an unusual way.

Being in a situation like this, to be honest, I was confused as well as depressed.

The sun has come up a little higher. The road is getting crowded by many young and old couples. Almost everyone I saw was wearing matching clothes. Since it was only the first time I celebrated Valentine's Day, I didn't think at all about the importance for lovers to open up to each other and talk about even small things. But Bianca and I are not lovers.

Suddenly, the sky above the city occurred a strange phenomenon. I could faintly feel something flowing to one place from all directions. Slowly but surely, at the center of the gathering place the energy began to form a colorful sphere. Then, the sphere enlarges, forming a kind of hologram that displays a person.

The person displayed in the form of a hologram was moving like he was indeed alive, even if only his upper body was visible.

"Oh! These are the times when love becomes very strong. Do you feel it too?"

I spontaneously clasped Bianca's wrist. It was surprising that the hologram was able to make a sound. Whether it was just a hologram or some sort of fantasy, I don't know. My instinct to protect Bianca no matter what happens is clearly back.

"YESY!!!"

People eagerly respond to people's words in the form of holograms. It made the air vibrate, due to the impact of sound waves from many places.

"good. Expand our love on Valentine's Day, so that this love develops into true love that is eternal. I am with my beloved wife, saying, may our love all be blessed by the Goddess of Love Luv. No need to linger anymore, let's strengthen the bond of love by dating each other's partners for the next seven days!"

Everyone seemed even more excited when the person who appeared in hologram form inaugurated Valentine's Day celebration, which turned out to be a week-long date.

Dating, of course, a means to approach with a partner. Even the Valentine's Day celebration had just begun, but I had been surprised several times by the unexpected. Moreover, when I asked about the man who appeared in the form of a hologram, Bianca replied,

"Oh, he's the City Lord."

Someone like the City Lord even seemed enthusiastic about Valentine's Day celebrations. I thought that man was some kind of representative or someone assigned to inaugurate the opening of Valentine's Day of an organization. As it turns out, what Bianca has said is indeed true about how much she likes Valentine's Day.

There seems to be no special event. As far as I'm concerned, lovers are starting to focus on each other's dates. This Valentine's Day, can be said to be a date done en masse.

People have started their dates, so I intend to take Bianca as well. Only then did I realize that my right hand, no matter when, was holding Bianca's wrist. Of course I immediately let go in a panic, and said, "a-I'm sorry. That's.. embarrassing to say, but-but I. su.. su-suh... don't realize it."

Seeing my panic, and the way I stammered, Bianca gave a small laugh with one of her hands covering her lips.

"Come on," she grabbed my hand, walking in front while she turned her head towards me with a sweet smile. "We should also date."