A/N: Nickaido's here, as you have seen it in the previous chapter conversation between Alex and Gracier when they are talking using mental transmission will be put in {}.
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Half of an hour later Gracier came out fully dressed, she placed the chair in front of her Big brother before sitting on it.
''So big brother what are the other benefits we gained beside the mental transmission?"
Alex snapped open his eyes and stopped meditating.
''You should check your status first,'' he suggested and Gracier did exactly as she was told, at the same time Alex was also appraising her.
『[Gracier Alexandra Touch]
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 14
Female
Level 10
Experience Value: 400/1100
Magic Power: 1045 (+100) ✒ 1145
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 155
Defense: 125
Agility: 145
Intelligence: 135
Luck: 145
BP: 10
SP: 10
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 1] [Meteor (???)] [Dragon Eye Level 3] [Fire Snake Level 1] [Fire Shield Level 1] [Presence Detection Level 1] (New Skill)
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened]』
''Eh? my magic power increased while I also acquired a new skill. It's a nice surprise, with this increase I can cast more spell. My new skill is related to you isn't it?"
''Why did you think so?" Alex asked while doing a stretch up to loosen his tensed muscles.
''If you think about it logically it's the only answer. After signing the covenant we obtain something from each other apart from the increase of MP. I bet this skill was be derived from one of your skills, you must have acquired one from me as well.''
Alex stared intensely at his sister who looks so confident in her analysis, she looked so smart when explaining things, not that her analysis was wrong.
''Smart. As expected of this awesome Big brother's little sis.''
Gracier rolled her eyes while inside she was feeling happy, she almost grinned.
''You analysis could not be wrong. The last boon we received after signing the covenant is the ability to know each other general location.'' Alex said wiping away his sweat.
''Another wonderful ability. Apart from knowing each other general location is there anything else? Like if this ability can enable one to see what the other party is doing?"
Gracier inquired not hiding how concerned she was about their privacy, taking into account that she was a girl who doesn't want his Big brother to see some things. If this ability enables one to spy on the other, she will be the first person to disagree on its utilization. However, Alex next calmed down her fear.
''Don't worry apart from knowing each other general location there is nothing else this ability can do, so rest assured.''
''That's good then,'' she said,
''Big brother please bring out the things Leena gave you.''
''Sorry, that will wait because I'm going after our breakfast I have something urgent to take care of. I'll let you check them later.'' Alex refused as he had something already planned, he couldn't delay it.
''I see, too bad then. I guess I'll check them another time.'' Gracier was disappointed, however, her mood quickly enliven as she asked,
''I will not ask where you are going but at least can I tag along?"
''Sorry, but you can't. I want to be alone to be able to concentrate on what I'm going to do.''
Another instant refusal, Gracier mood plummet once again, she started pouting. She had thought she would be spending time with her Big brother today but it seems it's not going to happen.
Noticing his sister's mood, Alex approached her and caressed her smooth red hair before lowering his head to plant a kiss on her forehead.
''Sorry, Alexandra. What I'm going to do is a little bit special. Don't worry I'll explain the details to you later.''
''Okay. I understand.'' She became cheerful again.
Chuckling Alex left for the bathroom. On his way, he recalls how Gracier called Leena earlier in their conversation. She said Leena, not Big sister Leena as she usually does. She was being considerate because if she continues calling her Big sister Leena after what happened last night it will be awkward for him. He may drop the idea of conquering the mysterious girl because it will feel like an incestuous relationship. Well, it's good that Gracier corrected her way of addressing Leena because he was going to get her no matter what it will take. He became aware of his desire to possess this unattainable flower. One day she going to be his. Alex vowed once again but this time he was determined. Smiling lightly he entered the bathroom.
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A few minutes later, the siblings were on the first floor and as usual, customers were taking their breakfast before setting out towards their works.
Immediately silence fell, everybody turned their heads in the direction of the siblings, to be more accurate their eyes zeroed right into Alex, surprise-filled their eyes shortly after. Who could blame them? Nobody going to stay unaffected after witnessing the astonishing change Alex went through overnight, from an average appearance he became handsome, naturally people would be surprised. Some among them were rubbing their eyes to make sure they weren't dreaming, alas reality slapped them back into their right mind as if to say 'Heh! I'm still up and working so naturally it's real.'
''Sigh! Sometimes falling in love does bring some astonishing change so I heard. However to think that I'll witness this one day. Even if Artemia was present and told me it was possible I wouldn't believe it.'' A customer said while studying Alex from head to toe.
The other customers nodded their heads as if to say they shared similar thoughts.
''The guy became handsome just after his first date. He's too much into the girl. I wonder what will happen if they do the did, will he transform into a woman because he can't be any more handsome.'' the Adventurer who had greeted Alex last night said with a grin.
Gracier started giggling covering her mouth, the other customers started laughing.
''Go find yourself a nice chick and maybe you'll experience the same thing. However for you, it's not going to work 'cause your ugly genes will not permit it, hahaha.'' another customer teased that Adventurer in turn prompting everyone to laugh.
Shaking his head Alex left with Gracier they choose their previous table, the one they used last time.
Shortly Lea came but when she saw the handsome Alex she dropped whatever she was holding and stood still for few seconds before asking, ''Who are you?"
''Morning Lea. It's me, Alex.''
''No way. What happened to you? There is no way that ugly Alex will become handsome overnight.''
''I heard you, you know? So I'm ugly?'' Alex asked but Lea did not answer that question.
''You are not Alex, you are deceiving me. Are you perhaps his Big brother?" Lea asked not believing Alex.
''Umu. It must be the case.''
''If you already know the answer then please do not ask.'' Alex sighed.
''Puhahaha.''
Gracier burst into laughter, she couldn't control herself anymore. To think Lea would mistake the handsome Alex for Alex's Big brother, how hilarious.
After calming down she decided to help her brother.
''Morning Lea. Indeed it's my brother, it's Alex.''
''Eh?"
Lea was surprised, ''Is that true?" she still asked. Gracier nodded her head, Lea approached Alex and started touching his face as if to verify something.
''Stop it. It's rude to touch someone's face without his permission. You won't be pleased if I do the same thing.'' Alex said removing Lea's hand from his face to the latter displeasure.
{Well, you can touch her face back as retribution or tell her to take responsibility after touching your virgin face.} Gracier sent Alex a message that left his mouth twitching.
{Where do you learn to speak like that? I'll spank you if you continue. Children shouldn't talk like that.} Alex rebuked her before adding.
{You can also let her study your face, you have become beautiful as well.}
{Correction, I was beautiful even before, it just that my beauty increased. Comparing us people will go after you because your change is too eye-catching.}
Indeed she was not wrong, sighing Alex forced Lea to leave, she left reluctantly before bringing back their breakfast. She sat down and started talking with Gracier but from time to time she glanced at Alex and when Alex look back at her she will lower her head with a flushed expression.
Alex quickly finishes his breakfast and left, before leaving he lowered his head and muttered into Lea's ear ''By the way your breakfast was amazing. Greet your mother once she returns from her errands. I'll be on my way.''
Lea's face reddens, she lowered her head, Alex smiled before disappearing while thinking 'Being handsome have some perk.'
Gracier stared at her leaving brother's back and shook her head. Her brother became a tease now that he is handsome.
{Please take care and don't be too reckless} She warned him.
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*A/N: Artemia is the name of the Goddess of Human.