Luke’s mission was to kill a princess. Valor’s mission always comes from the higher-ups in the royal family. The only shady part was… Why is the royal family targeting its family members?“You must be wondering why?”I don’t put too much emotion on my face, but he can still read my thoughts. Luke, you’re terrifying.“It's true. Why will the royal family kill their own family? Are they that cold-blooded?”“I was in shock when I heard my mission. I questioned the majesty and he answered me quickly. He said Alicia was not of royal blood. Alicia was a mistake by the king's mistress. The real father of Alicia is an ordinary farmer. It was a rumor all around the kingdom. She’s going to be killed for the shame she brings to the country. As far as I’m concerned, it’s an easy job, Alicia doesn’t have great magical abilities or combat skills.”“If it's easy, why are you the one who took the mission? You are the strongest in the family.”“You have skills at flattery.”“You’re just modest.”“It's
“Sorry, we have to tie you down.”Emilco said while looking at the newly woken up blonde girl. The cafe is already closed and no one is in the cafe except Konoha and me.The blonde girl struggles herself and tried to untie the rope binding her both hands behind her back. Her body we’re also tied to a single chair and her mouth was covered by masking tape.She is mumbling words we can’t understand while looking at us with a sharp gaze.“We should at least talk to her.”Konoha said.“Big sister Konoha is right big sister Seele.”“I don’t know about it… We don’t know if she is a top-tier assassin deployed to kill us.”“There is no way she can move from her position right now.”Emilco argues with her big sister.Seele thinks about it and scratches her cheeks with her index finger. She turned her glance on Konoha.Konoha's peaceful mindset is currently influencing them. It's the same for me, I can understand what Seele is going through right now.Seele made a deep breath and walked toward
We leave the cafe and go back to Inn.I recommended the same Inn where Konoha and I rented for tonight to Alicia. Alicia’s room is next to us. This is great because I can at least guard her. In case, Luke finds her location and is attacked at midnight.No, Luke will attack at midnight. Attacking at the night is likely for an assassin. Assassins take advantage of the night and darkness to get away from their victims.I get up from my bed and turned my head to Konoha whose sleeping soundly.Her face is childish and cute. It's a shame that I’m not able to marry her. I already decided to marry Tarte instead for the status and money. Konoha deserves a man better than me.Someone who has hands tainted with blood. Don’t deserve to live happily with a nice girl like her.I have my sword and equipment ready. I get out of the room silently. I make sure Konoha wasn’t woken up. I sneak outside and hide in the tree facing Alicia’s room. In this location, I’m able to observe her and if someone ente
On the next day,Konoha and Ren go to the cafe to have breakfast. Upon arriving at the cafe, we saw a closed sign. Konoha peeked inside from the window and saw the two sisters packing their things. Konoha knocks on the window to pull intention.Seele opened the door.“Sorry but we’re close… I think we’re going to close this cafe forever.”“Why? Fried chicken and coffee in your cafe are great. Closing down this cafe is like snatching a gift given to this cruel world.”Konoha replied.“Thank you for the compliment… We made some breakfast. You two could join us…”Seele turned her glance to the person standing at a distance behind Konoha and Ren, seemingly embarrassed.“... You can also join us.”“Th-Thank you very much.”The three were welcomed to have breakfast with the two sisters. They would be happy that they could have this breakfast because they might never see each other again. While they were all sitting down at the table, Seele explained why they were packing their things. The t
“Hey, is he always like that?”Alicia said, her half-opened eyes directed to Ren, who was leading the path toward the next town they were visiting. Konoha casually walks beside Alicia and thinks everything was perfectly normal.“He's a bit shy and had no idea about socializing. I’m surprised how he survived his past years being alone.”Konoha said.“ Aren’t you the same way as him?”“I’m different in many ways… You see, Ren is more like an introvert. I like going out, so I’m an extroverted person. While traveling I meet lots of people and learn many things. I grew strong because of those meetings and the memories I gather with them will forever live in my heart.”“You speak passionately… Kinda reminded me of overacting actors in a theater play.”Konoha's eyes’ glimmered.“Theater plays… I like theater plays… What kind of plays did you watch? What are your favorites?”“Well, I’m not actually a fan… Actors and actresses are just bunches of liars. I mean, their work is acting. I bet they
Konoha and Alicia had their hair still slightly soaked from the bath. They took a bottle of fresh milk and chugged it down. Leaving a satisfied expression on their faces.Alicia stared directly at Konoha and said:“I know you’re cute, but right now I can see that you're far cuter than normal cute.”Konoha had no idea what Alicia’s words meant. What is cute above? Is it pretty? Is there a measurement of how cute one person can be? But if what Alicia meant was, Konoha was cute. She is very pleased to be praised.Afterward, the two girls go to the receptionist to pay.“The man with you two had already paid your fee… Also, he said that he was going to the guild hall.”The receptionist said.“Oh, that’s gentle of him.”“I think it's normal for a man to pay for the girls. It's in the culture.”Alicia added.“Really? That felt unfair… What if the man is broke? I feel like I’m mugging Ren.”Konoha said worrisome.Konoha hadn’t had a romantic relationship before and never knew how a man treats
The day after, everyone decided to stay in the city. Konoha and Alicia were alone together. Ren is currently busy training in the woods beside the city.Konoha suspects Ren will be running away like before, but this time Ren makes a promise to Konoha that he will not go anywhere. She gave trust to Ren. She didn’t make the wrong decision because Ren is not the type of man who easily breaks promises. One of his principles was to stay true to his promises. People who break promises are worse than scum.Ren behaved himself and just took an adventuring quest clearing wild monsters around the city.The day became a girl's day, since Konoha and Alicia were all alone. Konoha did think this was a perfect time for her and Alicia to know each other more.While they are walking in the street. Konoha has squid balls placed in a disposable container. She spoke to the squid with a toothpick and placed it in her mouth.“Konoha does eat a lot for a girl… How could you eat something like that? Street f
Being able to see firsthand what Konoha could do, Alicia and Lucy looked very impressed. Alicia saw Konoha fight before, but she still wasn’t sure if she was truly strong like her big sister Yusael. At the current moment, she is quite sure that Konoha might be as powerful as her big sister or exceeded.“I was overkill… I lost control because of the stress I was feeling.”Konoha said.The horned wolf made their escape, intimidated by Konoha’s display of strength. Like monsters, they have a sensor that allows them to sense life-threatening danger. Facing something they would never kill, the weak would flee. It’s a natural law of nature.“That magic is not something a normal adventure could pull. I could sense lots of magic channeled earlier… Are you royalty?”“I wish, but I’m not…”Konoha replied, walking toward the corpse of a horned wolf.“But only royalties have that amount of magic. Perhaps Konoha is a child of royalty from a prostitute. That’s a possibility.”“I don’t want to think
“To create the world a better place… Using destruction to give birth to a new world. To make the world unified, we only need one leader. And that was the witch, the savior of this world.”“How is she going to save the world by destroying it? I can’t understand.”“Because you’re a lowly human who doesn’t know anything. The world and the system run behind everything!!”The tiger dashed at Yusael and threw a punch. His fist was caught by Yusael using her left hand. She grasps firmly tightly, and the tiger’s hand bleeds from her strength.The princess forcefully pulled him closer and forcefully swing her fist down at his skull again.“I said that won’t work!”The tiger replied.Yusael didn’t pay attention to his words and continued smaReng his fist into the tiger's head. Blood sprayed on Yusael’s armor and robe. The blood further tainted her pretty face.The tiger's face was unrecognizable. His flesh started moving to reconstruct his head.“My supreme regeneration ability will revive me o
After entering the steel tower with the princess, The Minion of a witch cult, who was seen by the angelic princess, was immediately defeated in one powerful swoop. Her incredible magic, light magic devoured enemies on our way.This is the true strength of Yusael Archangel.She turned her glance at me and gave me a smug smile.“Hmm, looking at me with sticky eyes… Are you falling in love with me?”“That’s not it.”I won’t call this love. I merely admire her strength.And as a man who always pursues power. I found her very alluring. She is brimming with quality and personality. I’m kinda surprised at how she could be talking to me casually, as if we have known each other for a very long time.“You always seem so serious like in the past.”The past times?I’m quite sure that this is our first meeting. I have no idea what she’s referring to.I have no interest in being connected with a famous person like her. It was better to leave some stones unturned.Fighting side by side with her made
At that moment, Ren left Konoha. Or to be precise, the time Konoha grabbed Ren’s arm and threw him directly at the steel tower. The long sword wielder charges his blade with skill and energy. Glowing in brilliant blue light. He hacked down his sword and created a massive burst of energy in one area.The blinding light vanished. Konoha was never seen on the ground. Zeha looked around searching. Concealing her magic and presence, the light-brown haired girl had her position right up above Zeha’s head.Her feet discharge lightning and Ax kicks Zeha from his head. Forcefully blowing him down to the earth. This wasn’t the full power of Konoha. She was serious. This attack was lethal and could kill her opponent immediately. The attack originally had a hammer-like a force that could blast off a human head. There were times before Konoha used this magic and added a sharp conjured blade to her feet.“Sword skill: Instant stance.”His body moves far instantly, creating a 20-meter gap between hi
“I’ll distract him… Lightning Flash.”Blinding light radiated from Konoha’s body. So bright even that I can see anything for a moment. I felt someone grab my arm and I was tossed away with such force.My body was flying straight to the steel tower. Before I have my head craReng into the wall that supposes to be made of thick iron. I pulled my sword and blast flames. Decreasing the force impact. I then have my proper landing on the ground.The steel tower had no window as the description said. Seems like I have no choice but to climb this tower from the bottom floor to the top floor.Konoha is very strong I know she can defeat Zeha with her strength. I shouldn’t worry about her. I have to think of a better way to climb the top of the tower on my own. The side of the tower where I’m currently where was the one facing the forest area. The battle seems to be continuously happening in the north and advancing.Taking another look at the tower. I won’t say this place is a tower. This place i
At exactly 6:00 PM, the adventurers are all deployed to steel island using a spatial portal. Our location was in the south mountain area. A place away from the ongoing battle between the knights of the four kingdoms and the witch cult. As much as possible Scarlet explained to us to avoid battle and go straight to our plan. The mission was simple, sneak to the steel tower and reach the top where the witch of darkness was.And kill her.“This mission is about killing a living breathing human being. Are you sure that you really want to come?”I asked Konoha whose on my side looking calm as she stare above the beautiful night sky.“I don’t believe in the witch of darkness.”“What do you mean?”“I mean, there is no such thing in this world that could destroy the world. If there is, why would they need to destroy this world? Without this world, they’ll also die. I not going to kill her… I’ll capture her. How about you? Are you going to kill her?”The witch of darkness was probably Hikari. T
“Are you sure about this?”I asked.“Yeah, give me everything you have.”Ren replied with her sword already pulled out from its sheath.We stand 10-meters away opposing one another.You must be wondering why the two soon-to-be lovers are currently fighting one another. The reasoning is quite simple. After the meeting held in the castle. We are ordered to prepare ourselves for the big fight happening tonight. The celestial city is near the steel island so there is no need to hurry.Had lots of time at our disposal before the real fight began. Ren suggested that the two of us fight one another.That brings us outside of Celestial city, at the shore near the Sapphire archipelago. The same shore where I met the candy coral pirate not long time ago. Stepping backinton this land brings back memories.I saw Ren use his sword many times. His sword ability is the most dangerous one. The flame on his sword could burn anything. The undying flames of the flaming sword. Flames will continue to bur
Adventurers participating in the mission gathered around the castle theater hall. Turning my head left and right. I could see plenty of adventurers, but not as many as I expected. The number of adventurers who attended didn’t even reach a hundred.“Ren, are we going to be okay?”I asked the man seating on my right.“What do you mean?”“I mean the number of us… There are over thousands of witch cults on the island right? Are we enough to fight those evil wizards?”“I can’t say for sure. But I heard that most of the people here are A-rank adventurers. Quality sometimes can beat quantity.”He speaks without turning his eyes onto me. He had a fixated eye on the stage waiting. On my left side, Alicia is looking a little nervous. Her head was placed low and her hands laying on her legs were shaking a little.“What’s the matter, Alicia? Is there something bothering you?”“I feared that thing might not go well for me… Early this morning I saw in the newspaper that I become a missing person. I
We reached the Celestial City without trouble. Well, there was trouble, but it's quite insignificant compared to the troubles I have been through these past years. Ren refused to give me something to eat and I nearly died of starvation. I was fortunate that there was an angel with us named Alicia who shared some of her food with me. The side that I liked and hated about Ren was his seriousness. What he meant is what he meant. There is no changing it… Probably…(Ren does change his mind sometimes. I just didn’t know how to trigger it. He is very unpredictable sometimes. Me being a cute girl doesn’t affect him at all. He's the type of man that doesn't chase cute girls. I like it, but the idea frustrates me sometimes.)This was my first time in the city. Like what I heard about the Celestial City. The city is nearly as big as the capital city. The difference is that this city is built on an artificial island and it is not owned by any kingdom. People in this place were said to be slaves,
Life is always important. Good or Evil... That is what I want to believe. I, Konoha travel previously killed countless people. I decided to value life more. It's been months since the last time I killed someone. I tried not to but she left me no choice.I still think about it sometimes. What is the possible way to save Audrey from her suffering? Why does innocent Shaymi need to die?The more I think about it, the more complicated it becomes. I try not to hate anyone. The concept of good and evil might be beyond me. Maybe it is beyond human understanding. Or maybe I'm an airhead who can't see the truth.Anyways, the lesson of the past remained. Even though I failed in sticking to my principle of not killing. I will continue to look for a way not to kill anyone as much as possible. It's the same way of thinking I want Ren to have.I put down my pen as I finished writing my Travelogue."Wait, something good happened earlier. Better put it too."I took my own again and wrote it down.Ren'