My Protect skill can take my life but it can also help me flirt and make love with cold beauties!
Chapter 23: Going to Eva's home

"Kuwaa!"

Although the rooster lizard I am fighting has many small wounds, none of them were fatal. It was still going strong. However, the new creature that appeared was clearly targeting Eva.

My attempt to lure away the first one from Eva had backfired. I was too far away to defend her.

"Kokuuu!"

The rooster lizard that came out from behind the rock ran straight towards Eva, exposing its fangs and opening its mouth wide.

"Uooohhh!"

I have to make it in time! I turned my back on my opponent and ran towards Eva, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't reach her in time.

Then, something strange happened to me. I knew this feeling; it had happened before. Without realizing it, I had pushed my way between Eva and the rooster lizard.

This was just like when I fought against Ogre before. Perhaps because of its low intelligence, the rooster lizard didn't seem to be very shaken by what happened right in front of it. While running, it leapt and pounced on me.

Crunch!

It bit my shoulder. It hurt so much that I wanted to scream. But, on the contrary, now was my chance. I stabbed my sword into its exposed torso.

"Gyaaaa!"

It screamed in agony, and the rooster lizard released my shoulder from its mouth. It seemed to have landed on its two legs somehow, but it was off-balance.

Without missing the opportunity, I used my entire body to tackle it. Thanks to the difference in our physiques and the strength I had developed, the rooster lizard fell with a thud.

"Uwaaa!"

I stabbed the lizard with my sword several times. At first, it screamed in terror, but eventually it became quiet and stopped moving. The other rooster lizard, having seen its companion's demise, scurried away.

I won…!

I pulled my sword out of the rooster lizard's body and wiped away the blood. The sensation of cutting into its flesh was more vivid than with Orange Gelatin.

"Kazuya!"

That's right, is Eva all right? I was too desperate to consider her when I was bitten by the rooster lizard. When I looked back, she was watching me with a worried expression. Thank goodness, she didn't seem to be injured.

"Are you okay? You're bleeding!" Her gaze was directed towards my shoulder. Although there was blood seeping into my clothing, the wound was already starting to close up.

"It's just a scratch, don't worry."

"It can't just be a scratch! Show me!" Eva forcefully pulled my collar open and looked at my shoulder.

"…Oh, it's true. It's not that bad."

"See?"

It's hard to explain the concept of super regeneration, so I try not to talk about it to others. That's why I made up some excuse about the angle of the bite being shallow.

"I'm glad it's not a big injury, but let's go home now. We've collected enough materials."

"Yeah, you're right. It will be a disaster if another monster like that comes."

Eva and I walked in silence, not saying much. She isn’t hurt, which is a success as an escort, but I have still left her feeling

"I know it was only a minor injury, but come to my house and let me treat it for you," Eva said.

"No, really, I'm completely fine," I replied.

As we passed through the city gates and entered the streets, Eva pulled me forcefully into a narrow alleyway. It was my first time on this particular road, but I had no choice but to follow her silently.

After walking for a bit, we arrived at a familiar street. It was the path we often took to sell materials at Fine's shop. Continuing on, Eva stopped in front of a single house. "This is my house," she said, opening the door with a key.

"I'm sorry for intruding," I said as I followed her inside.

"Nobody's here now, so make yourself at home." It was just past noon. Naguri-san was probably still working in the workshop.

"Where's Emily-chan?"

"She's staying with my aunt. I'm often at the workshop during the day too."

I see. Indeed, the house was quiet and unadorned. She led me to a room with two beds.

"Wait here on the bed," she said and left the room.

Alone, I looked around the room. There weren't many decorations, but maybe this is what a typical household looks like in this world. The bed was a bit softer than those in inns. Maybe it is Eva's bed?

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"Bwahi!"

Eva returned, holding a bucket of water. Startled, I let out a pathetic voice.

"I-is something wrong?" Eva seemed surprised too. I shook my head, trying to dismiss it.

"First, let me clean your wound, so take off your jacket." Calmly, Eva soaked a cloth in the water and sat on the bed.

"But really, I'm fine now." I said hesitantly, but Eva wouldn't allow it. I resigned myself and took off my shirt. My plump body was exposed.

It was partly because my wound had healed, but mostly because I didn't want to take off my clothes and reveal my body. However, Eva didn't seem to mind the sloppiness of my body and wiped away the blood on my shoulder.

"Huh? What's this?" Eva exclaimed curiously. "The wound's gone...?"

"Uh, yeah. Well, it's a skill! A recovery skill, I mean? I used a simple one that can heal small wounds."

I lied hastily to Eva, who was cleaning my back. It pained me to lie to her when she was so worried about me.

"Oh, I see...It's good that it wasn't serious."

"Buh-hi?!"

Eva leaned on my back. Her breasts were pressed against my back. It was warm.

"You have a big back…"

"Uh, yeah. My body's big horizontally, haha, it's a bit troublesome. Hahaha."

"No, it's a very reliable back. It always protects me. Even in the Est Forest... and today…"

What is happening? I was at a loss for words, and didn't know how to respond.

"Hey, Kazuya..." Eva whispered in my ear and as I looked back… there was Eva’s face with her eyes closed and looking slightly upward.

…

Yoho! Here come ecchi time.