Zero looks like a person cut straight out from a fantasy plot. This hero wears platinum-like armor covering his body, a bastard sword resting in his scabbard, and a handsome face that could attract models back in my world. His muscles show, which adds to his charm. And most importantly, Zero White looks like a teenage kid around Chloe’s age. And yet he’s a hero of this world and a powerful adventurer who has reached -S=rank from the adventurer’s guild.Zero shows his identity card, proving to me he is really an adventurer from the guild. That can also be forged. But since he’s a high-rank person from the organisation, I might as well believe in what he should say.‘What is the hero of the North doing here beside the Nylsshys Forest right next to the Eastern border of the demi-humans?’ is what I want to ask, but couldn’t. We’ve just met. I don’t even know what a hero does in this fantasy world. All I can think about is that Zero, this hero, is someone who slays monsters and protects eve

Chloe and Zero continue talking with each other as if there is no tomorrow. Their topics include the environment, Zero’s lifestyle, and the creatures he has slain. Every time Zero tells something, Chloe immediately bobs her head like a seal and listens to his every word. From afar, they look like a perfect pair. But in reality, I know there is something up with Zero. And he ain’t telling us anything about it.Throughout the journey, I glue my eyes at Zero, showing him that I don’t trust this hero. And the most disturbing thing is… I also catch Zero throwing daggers in my direction, as if taunting me without raising his fists. I want to stop Chloe from continuing this relationship she has with the hero, but… who am I to stop her? Warning the princess about him is the best thing I can do.So I let the two have the time of their lives as we slowly reach the Apis town.One important conversation takes place, which is Zero asking Chloe why she wants to visit Apis town above anywhere else.

At once, we have arrived at the town’s entrance. The designs of these houses and other structures are comparable to the ones built in the previous village, Honeywood town. However, there are slight changes from here and there.One is the adventurer’s guild with fewer inns, more barracks, and training grounds for adventurers. This place is becoming more of a battlefield rather than a town where people spend the rest of their lives working on farms and their houses. But there are still taverns scattered in the area. Unfortunately, it seems like these pothouses are not quite famous, given what is happening in this place. Furthermore, most houses are either burnt into ashes or demolished to create more blacksmiths for forging swords, armours, and other weapons.The second part is the castle. The Honeywood town is the first place I’ve ever visited, so I don’t know much about other Kingdoms besides the ones existing back in my world. But the castle from Earth is no different from this, exce

“Why do you need the White Tea Leaves, if I may ask?” Chloe queries, and follows my request.The chiselled man grunts, “They make good potions… and entertaining for the adventurers drinking at the bar. That tea is also good when mixing it with beer.”I have been meaning to know the reason behind this… endeavour of the adventurer’s guild on collecting these specific White Tea Leaves which are used for… increasing one’s sexual drive. Adventurers and most people engage in these sorts of things, but… it’s weird to imagine that kind of thing in a fantasy world where everyone is constantly fighting against monsters and wars.Anyhow, surprisingly, this adventurer… or employee seems to be affable despite his tone and physique. Jones Lockhead shatters all expectations and makes me realise that not every scary person is actually a maniac. And Zero White right here can also prove it.After a few chitchats with Jones, we finally arrive at the designated room. In spite of the miniature space the a

As soon as we announce our leave from the headmaster’s office, Hubert calls for my attention and hands me a unique letter with an envelope and a stamp placed in the middle. The symbol that holds the letter together has the shape of a leaf. Although it is painted with bronze. “I forgot to give you this, Zoe. I think this letter will greatly prove itself more useful to you than in my hands.” “Thank you… But what are we going to do with this?” Hubert’s face stiffens as soon as she hears Chloe’s remark. But for a short while, the old man regains his posture and replies, “You’ll need it to cross the gates of the Nylsshys Gates and the castle. This will also serve as your special identification card that will allow you to meet with Edwyrd Tragwyn, the King, and Verrona Tragwyn, the Queen, without delay.” “Why does it… feels and looks familiar,” Chloe mutters under her breath, and examines the letter. Hubert’s face grows pale as he watches the princess playfully observing the sealed mess