500th Time Reborn, A World Only Known By Women: The Karma System

"Thank you for stopping by! Make sure you come by again when you aren't pre-engaged! I would like to give you a bit more than just a haircut! You are looking good now, so let me try this tasty package out sometimes, alright?" Cindy asked, and I nodded, wiping my hand across my chin. "I would also like to see if you could maybe use that straight blade on me. I sadly am not as good with that as the scissors."

I didn't need much of an imagination to know what she wanted to be shaved. I could do that and give her a good lick after. To test it out, you know, for science.

"I think I could do that in return for this great haircut! Thank you for this," I said as I turned from the mirror with a smile.

My hair was short on top, but there was enough to be pushed back or to the side, so I was happy. I have got a good clean shave and even a one percent increase in my steel resistance. One hundred days of shaving could see me immune to most swords, but it probably didn't work like that.

"Thank you for letting me sit and talk," Xieus said with a bow, but Cindy just waved a hand at her.

"Don't worry about it. Make sure you both have a lot of free time next time, and I will give Xieus a haircut before you leave the island!" Cindy said and then gave us directions to Marny's Clothing Boutique.

"I will go back inside now," Xieus said once we were outside, but I shook my head.

"Nah. Walk with me, and help Senna with my clothes. Hopefully, we can find something that is a bit more manly. It's not that I don't like all the bright colors; I just want some dark stuff to mix in," I explained, linking elbows with Xieus.

"If you want me to, then I cannot deny you," Xieus said with a small smile.

"Oh? You can go back inside if you want. I just thought that you might prefer to walk with me in the twilight," I said, and Xieus leaned her head on my shoulder.

"Thank you. You really are special," Xieus said.

I smiled as we walked, feeling the warmth coming from the bond we had. Things were different with Xieus, and she was going to be with me up until the very end. I wanted to make sure that she always enjoyed her time. So many of the creatures in this world were just trying to live while the other half were trying to make it difficult.

That thought reminded me of Elfinia. The arrogant mother that I was going to have to deal with. I was going to have to be careful with her.

As the proclaimed strongest of the work, the Elf Goddess was going to have the fists to back her mouth up. I was going to have to deal with that, but it seemed this wasn't the first time I had dealt with this problem. Fighting styles that used a person's strength against them started to flow into my head. It was almost like having an entire skill taught in a single breath.

Marny's Clothing Boutique was a small shop in the middle of the east district. The windows were all glass and polished, and the door was a beautiful light wood. The sign was a simple one, and it read 'Clothes' in fancy lettering. I guess they weren't trying to be too fancy, but just having the door be called 'The Clothes Door' wouldn't work.

The door opened before I could even touch it, and a woman with long black hair came out. She wore a white dress that was tied at the waist and flowed down to her feet. It was simple, but it suited her. She was also tall and had a rather curvy body.

"Welcome to Marny's Clothing Boutique!" she said with a smile. "My name is Marny, and I will be your personal shopper today!"

"Thank you," I said, and she ushered us inside, where Senna was waiting.

The inside of the store was just as nice as the outside. The walls were a light blue, and the clothes were all hung up on racks or mannequins.

"Senna tells me that you are looking to get something that suits you a bit better. What does that mean to you?" The short, plump brown-haired woman asked, and I shrugged.

"Something darker, but I think I will just look around for a bit. There are a couple things that might look like they would look good on me," I explained as I started to look around the shop.

"Sure, Sure. Just let me know if you need anything!" Marney said as Senna walked to Xieus and me. I was surprised that Marny hadn't said anything about the Succubus.

"Hello, Xieus, and wow, you look good!" Senna said with a smile, and I frowned.

"My name is Galio, not Wow," I chuckled. "Thank you. Cindy did a really good job and offered to do Xieus's hair next time."

"Oh? That witch would let you in but not me?" Senna asked, and the Succubus shrugged with a smile.

"I am just that good," Xieus chuckled, and Senna frowned.

"Well, I can do your hair too if you want," Senna said, and Xieus smiled.

"I think I will pass," Xieus said, and I chuckled. "I like my hair the way it is."

"Suit yourself," Senna said as she walked away, and I chuckled as I started to look around the store.

I found a few things that caught my eye, but I didn't want to buy anything just yet. I wanted to think about it and maybe get a second opinion.

"What do you girls think of this?" I asked, holding up a gray shirt, and Senna nodded, but Xieus shrugged.

"It is plain, but I am really not sure what you like. I think you are the best one to pick out what you want. You know what is best," Xieus explained, and I nodded.