Kikone was startled by Noel’s sudden actions. She tried to reach out her hand to stop her knowing how dangerous it was, but there is no way of stopping Noel.Noel sprinted like a gust of wind. Kicking the ground, launching herself in the process. Sniffing through the air she searched for the group of monsters. Down the sides of the mountains nearby the fogged forest, Noel paused on her fast sprint to look at the horrifying scene.Monsters chomp their victim at the feast. Noel gazes at them all the lifeless. They are all mercenaries that hunt down monsters around the village for safety. Most of the monsters around town weren’t dangerous, most of them are easy prey and no one take them seriously. This sudden turn of wind was a shock to the mercenaries at work.Suddenly frightened giant wolves attacked them. Not just wolves, there is a Bear-Owl that was three times the size of an adult human and claws as long as a standard sword. Dragon alligators that currently fighting with Blue snake

“What are these two lovely angels?” The owner of the tavern said with the adoring eyes of a grandparent looking at their grandchild wearing the cutest clothes ever. Noel and I were adored by everyone like some kind of Pop idol. I’m cheerful and a bit embarrassed, but Noel had her emotionless mode switched on. We’re just wearing the tavern uniform no biggie. Simple red skirt and a white shirt with a pink heart logo on the chest side. But with a face like mine. Any clothes will look awesome. (The overconfidence is so cute.) The tavern is named “Kokoro Tavern”. Obvious why the logo is a heart. I came here from time to time when I was little because my Aunt was always anxious about my safety, so I’m no stranger to the owner and full-time workers here. Sometimes when some part-timers are needed. I’m always available to help out. Like in our current situation. Looking around does take me back. The scent of the food being cooked in the kitchen, the sweaty smell of the mercenaries, and

What is this place? Everything was burning. Everyone was screaming. Everyone was hurt. Blood. Flesh. Finally, Aunt Kiyoko was laying down on the field motionless while swimming in a pool of blood. “No! No! No! No! I don’t want this! This won’t gonna happen. This is not what I wish. I don’t wish for this reality. I don’t want everything to disappear. Even it will cost my--”…I suddenly open my eyes and sat down. I placed my hand on my head and rub my forehead. Sweat and unusual fear were running through my body. I shivering. In moments like this, I remember what my Aunt Kiyoko told me.I raise my palm and slap my cheeks seven times. It kinda hurts but this will wake me up and stop my shivering. I sensation of fear was gone and I feel good again. I have a deep breath and sigh.Still, thinking about it. That nightmare of mine was horrifying. The village was in complete destruction and I was there crying non-stop.I was the one shouting, but I felt like it wasn’t either. I don’t understa

After Kiyoko’s reunion with Riku, Kiyoko immediately told the oner that she have to leave early because of an emergency. Riku was unstable in his ability to talk or anything, it's like he was a walking dead. But he's not a zombie. That’s for sure, Kiyoko didn’t know what cause this, but that’s not the problem right now.“Owner, I apologize but I have to leave… The man that I love was outside waiting for me.”“What?!” All staff said in unison.“Yeah, she just fall in love with a beggar outside,” Melty said.“What Kiyoko fell in love at first sight with a beggar?”The owner was shocked.“He's not a beggar… He's a traveler.”“My? My? My Kiyoko fall in love with a beggar!”Shouted Marco. He's the assistant cook and son of the owner of the tavern. It is no secret that he have romantic feelings for Kiyoko for the longest time. He did everything, but nothing amazed Kiyoko and every time Marco asked Kiyoko. Kiyoko replied: “I already have Kikone. I don’t need another to love.”Marco kinda los

I woke up early in the morning and greeted the day without feeling fatigue.I took some eggs out of the Catmaid pocket, cooked them sunny-side up, sandwiched them between bread, and ate breakfast.If I could obtain rice, soy sauce, and miso next, I could have a real Japanese breakfast for the first time in quite a while.There was no set time for my appointment with the guild master, so I ate breakfast at a leisurely pace before leaving the house.When I arrived at the guild, a guild staff member immediately guided me to the guild master’s room."You’re surprisingly early.""That’s because I immediately went to sleep yesterday. Isn’t the guild master also here early?""I stayed overnight because of the Black Viper case from the past few days.""The Black Viper case?""After that, a lot of rumors spread about you defeating the black viper. We received many applications for the raw materials.""Although I haven’t decided whether I am selling them or not yet..""I understand. However, ev