Chapter 5: I want you to be my mate

Kanan took a seat on the ground near the village pond, watching the fish swim around. He was lost in thought and wondered which role he should learn next.

"Kanan?" A feminine voice called out to him.

"Hmm?" Looking up, Kanan saw a girl with lavender hair running toward him. She waved, happy to see the face of her friend again, and her boobs bounced with each stride she took.

Different colored hair types weren’t rare, but they weren’t common either. Most people had brown or black hair. The next was blonde, then after that, it was random.

"Oh, Viola. How are you?" Viola was a childhood friend of his, two years older than him. She had already undergone her blessing ceremony and was considered an adult.

"A little tired. I just got finished at the mine. It gets really hot in there." She was covered in dirt, soot, and dust, but she took pride in her role.

"How was your haul today?"

"It was okay. I think the mine is running out of ore in the sector that I work in. We have to mine deeper just to get some iron, and it’s a pain. Thankfully, my blessing makes things easier."

Roles and Blessings were two different things, but they worked in tandem with each other. Viola’s role was that of a Miner, but her Blessing was earth manipulation. Also, having a dedicated role didn’t mean that they couldn’t do something else. It simply meant that they were best at their God-given role.

"Speaking of your blessing, can you do me a favor?"

"Sure. Anything for you."

"Make a pickaxe and hit the ground with it."

The request was odd, but Viola didn’t question it. Shaping earth into a pickaxe, she did as Kanan asked, but her pick did break once it hit the ground.

[Task Registered: Mining - Tap for more details]

’It works!’ With this, Kanan concluded that all he needed to do was see a person mimic their task in order for the system to register it.

"Is that all you wanted?"

"Huh? Oh. Yes. Thank you."

"Say, Kanan. Would you want to come over to my family’s hut? It’s been a while since we last hung out."

Learning about tasks was his priority, but taking time to rest and relax was just as important.

’Did I even work to consider taking a break? Meh, whatever.’

"Sure, I can come over."

---

Viola’s family hut was pretty large. Not on the same level as Yala’s gealing hut, which was more like a cabin.

There were two sections, one where you entered and did daily tasks, such as cooking, hanging meat, placing weapons, and so on. The other was the side where the family rested.

This wasn’t the first time Kanan had been to Viola’s hut. As childhood friends, he would come over often, though eating there was something he rarely did. He didn’t wish to take from the portions that belonged to their family.

Unfortunately, they were too nice of people, so he was forced to eat with them a couple of times, even though he didn’t wish to inconvenience them.

"Mom, I’m home," Viola announced.

"How was work today, dear?" Viola’s mother was carving something with a knife. From the looks of things, Kanan assumed it was an arrow.

"Tiring, and hot. It’s Autumn, yet it feels like summer in the mines." Sitting down instantly relieved the pressure that had built up in Viola’s legs. The sigh of satisfaction that escaped her mouth, coupled with the expression she gave off, showed that she was thankful to be done working for the day.

Still hot from work, she took off her top, her boobs bouncing in the open air, and lay on her back to relax.

"Take it easy, okay, sweetheart? Don’t want you to work yourself to death before finding a mate."

"A mate, huh?" She glanced at Kanan, then looked back at the straw ceiling. "Kanan is here, by the way."

"Hello, Mrs Terris." Kanan took a seat next to Viola.

"Kanan, it’s so good to see you. How have you been? I heard that you got hurt recently. Are you okay?"

He nodded. "I’m fine. Healer Yala patched me up already." Glancing at Viola’s chest, Kanan gently grabbed one of her boobs and started playing with it. She didn’t mind, and it was pretty natural.

Though she did stop him for a bit to wipe off her sweat before allowing him to touch her again.

"Good. I don’t want to see you getting hurt like that oaf of a mate I have."

Terris was a craftswoman, and her mate, Viola’s father, was a warrior. Together, they contributed a lot to the village and had a higher status than a lot of people. Coupled with their children also having great tasks, they were like upper-class citizens.

"Brother Linard also gets hurt on his hunts." Viola chuckled.

Terris stopped carving arrows and looked at Kanan with a smile. "Say, Kanan, are you looking forward to your blessing ceremony coming up in three months?"

"Yes. I wonder what Task and power I will be given. I’ve worked and will continue to work around the village so that even if my blessings and tasks are lackluster, I can help our people." This didn’t include the system, so either way, he would be able to earn his keep.

"Look at you, all responsible. Do you have a woman in your eye who you wish to be mated with?"

Viola stared at Kanan, and Terris chuckled under her breath. It was obvious that her daughter liked him, though they didn’t know if Kanan saw the signs. Either way, only after Kanan underwent his ceremony could he find a mate. That was what Viola was waiting for.

This, however, didn’t mean that he was forbidden from copulating with another woman. It simply meant that he would be an adult and be able to properly work and start his own family.

"Sure. I always imagined Viola being my mate."

"So he did notice," Terris muttered under her breath.

"Notice what?" Kanan asked

"Pfft, nevermind. Well, if you wish to take my Viola as your mate, I have no objections. What about you, dear?"

"I’ve always wanted to be your mate, Kanan. So, after your ceremony, let’s live happily together. I don’t care what your blessing or role is."

Kanan smiled. "Thank you."

"Would you like to stay for lunch?" Terris asked. "You know what, I’m forcing you to stay for lunch."

"O-Okay."

"Say, Kanan, have you learned how to mate yet?" Terris wondered

He shook his head. "No, I have not. I never really thought about it."

"Really? I guess Glena hasn’t taught you yet. Would you like me to teach you?"

It was normal for young boys to learn how to mate before finding a partner, though that didn’t happen as often as one might think.

"I can help as well." Viola offered.

"I appreciate the offer, but I think I want Aunty Glena to help me first."

Terris found this completely normal, as did Viola.

"Sounds good. If you ever wish to gain more expierence, feel free to come to me." Terris smiled

"M-Me too. We will be mates after all." Viola gave Kanan a kiss on the cheek before they ate lunch.