"Although I can read minds a little, so I know, it's still surprising to hear someone say that so seriously." Puck's round eyes narrowed slightly, and he shook his small head, looking at Natsuki Subaru seriously, "However, unfortunately, that proposal is not acceptable. I can't just casually hand over my daughter to someone else."
"Hmm... Generally speaking, I was indeed a bit rash. So, does that mean I have to pass father-in-law's test?"
Natsuki Subaru wasn't surprised by Puck's answer at all.
It really isn't that easy, but that's normal. After all, Emilia is Puck's daughter.
"First, you at least have to defeat me to prove you have the strength to protect Lia, and also Lia's own choice."
Puck's voice, though still cute and childish, carried an undeniable authority in his words.
"Uh..."
Hearing this, Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but feel speechless.
Defeat Puck?
Is this some kind of joke!
This guy is the Beast of the End!
Although he looks like a kitten now, if they really fought, he probably wouldn't even be able to take one hit...
And Emilia, on the side, blinked her purple-blue eyes and asked innocently:
"Why does Subaru want to call Puck father-in-law?"
"Haha... Lia, you better not delve too deep into this question, or someone might get even more embarrassed."
Puck couldn't help but laugh at Emilia's question, his tail swaying gently, his round eyes glancing at Natsuki Subaru.
Being told this by Puck, Natsuki Subaru's face couldn't help but turn red.
This guy Puck really isn't cute at all. He looks like a cat but is so good at sarcasm...
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru quickly changed the subject and said to Emilia with a smile:
"Um, Emilia, aren't you going to chat with the lesser spirits? I won't disturb you then."
"Mm, I'm going to chat with the lesser spirits... Subaru and Puck can play here, don't come over and disturb us."
Emilia nodded, a gentle smile on her face, and quickly walked to the corner of the courtyard.
Looking at Emilia's beautiful figure, Natsuki Subaru secretly made up his mind.
This is recognition from old father-in-law Puck.
Only by becoming stronger can he defeat this Beast of the End, Puck.
If it were the Natsuki Subaru from the original work, there would be absolutely no possibility.
But.
Now he has a system, so it's not impossible.
No matter what, I have to work hard to become stronger and protect Emilia!
"Hah~~ Hold on, just a little longer... It's almost done..."
Natsuki Subaru panted heavily, large beads of sweat covering his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the grass beneath his feet.
He had already run more than ten laps around the courtyard.
"So tired... My legs can barely lift... Not just my legs, my whole body is aching..."
Natsuki Subaru wailed inwardly, feeling as if his legs were filled with lead, each step seemingly taking all his strength.
Not long ago, he had already completed 100 push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, feeling like his whole body was about to fall apart.
Not to mention having to run 10 kilometers. For a 17-year-old boy like him, this was simply hellish torture.
At this moment, Natsuki Subaru's clothes were soaked with sweat, sticking to his body, making him feel uncomfortably clammy.
But.
Natsuki Subaru clenched his teeth and forced himself to keep running.
"Can't give up... Absolutely can't give up..."
If he couldn't even endure this bit of hardship, he wouldn't be able to survive in this dangerous world at all.
Moreover, he had just resolved to become stronger and protect Emilia.
That silver-haired, purple-eyed girl was the first person to lend him a helping hand after he came to this world.
Her gentleness and kindness made Natsuki Subaru feel incomparably precious.
Therefore, he absolutely couldn't let her suffer any harm.
Also, the most important point was to work hard so that he could navigate this world better!
How could he be defeated by this little bit?
The current difficulties were nothing at all.
Compared to the death and pain experienced by Natsuki Subaru in the original work, this bit of physical exertion was simply a piece of cake.
Finally, when Natsuki Subaru finished the last lap, the system's notification sound echoed in his mind.
[Ding——Congratulations to the player for completing the daily quest. Quest rewards have been distributed.]
[1. Restore status.
2. +2 attribute points.
3. Random box.]
"Hoo~~~ Finally done..."
Natsuki Subaru sat on the lawn, panting, hands propped behind him, looking up at the sky, gasping for breath.
"So, after completing the daily quest, I can get three types of quest rewards."
Looking at the notification popping up on the system panel, Natsuki Subaru's eyes showed a contemplative look.
"Well then... let's restore status first."
After taking a few breaths and calming himself down a bit, Natsuki Subaru claimed the system's quest rewards.
Instantly.
A warm current surged from within his body, quickly spreading throughout.
Natsuki Subaru felt the fatigue in his body vanish instantly, and even the wounds from his earlier fall healed at a visible speed.
"Wow, this is amazing." Natsuki Subaru raised his hand in surprise, looking at his previously scraped skin now smooth as new, and couldn't help but exclaim,
"It's like the feeling of being fully revived in a game..."
Natsuki Subaru, who had been as exhausted as a dead dog just moments ago, suddenly stood up, feeling refreshed and full of energy.
He moved his arms and legs a little and found that not only was there no soreness, but they felt lighter and stronger than before.
The status restoration reward is really quite good.
"Alright, but how should I allocate my attribute points next... I have two freely allocatable attribute points..."
Natsuki Subaru touched his chin, once again lost in thought.
He could increase strength and agility. Stamina was also better the more he had, and spirit was also very useful as it could improve perception.
And constitution, needless to say, could enhance his endurance and defense...
It's really so difficult to choose.
"Forget it. Since I want to become stronger, let's start with strength."
Natsuki Subaru shook his head. After thinking for a while, he finally made up his mind.
In this other world, strength is the ultimate truth!
Alright, it's decided. Both points will be added to strength.
"Deep Blue... No, system, add points."
In an instant.
A powerful force surged from within Natsuki Subaru's body, as if every muscle had been injected with new vitality.
"So this is the effect of attribute points... In fact, I can physically feel my strength increasing."
Natsuki Subaru clenched his fist and tried to throw a punch, finding that the force of his fist was stronger than before, and he could even hear the sound of the air being cut.
Then, Natsuki Subaru opened the system panel and glanced at it briefly.
Host: Natsuki Subaru
Level: 1
Class: None
Spirit: 18
Strength: 9
Agility: 6
Stamina: 7
Health: 50/50
Mana: 10/10
Allocatable Points: 0
"If I complete the tasks every day and get 2 attribute points, I can keep adding them indefinitely. Becoming stronger isn't an unattainable dream..."
Natsuki Subaru calculated inwardly.
Only by constantly becoming stronger can he survive in this dog-eat-dog world.
"Oh right, what's the third reward?" Natsuki Subaru suddenly remembered the third reward prompted by the system, feeling curious, "Random box... Is it like opening a blind box?"
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