Dark and frightening surroundings, that’s how I am going to describe the surroundings I’m in right now. Screams of pain, howls of monsters, cries, and the silent sound produced by the once one how who already lost hope in their eyes. I’m brought inside an underground facility filled with cages.The carriage stopped moving.Monsters took us and put us on the ground. I’m the only one who seems to be a human. Two beasts, men, kids, and a small demon beast.A thin man approached us with a smile, ear to ear. He has a long nose and is wearing a tuxedo.He turned his gaze toward us. Inspecting every inch of our body. After the inspection, he turned his head to the spider monster with confusion.“A human kid as a slave… I bet this kid can’t even cook. She would be useless. The only one who will buy her is an ugly scumbag who likes harassing little girls when underage… I’ll give you five hundred gold coins for everyone.”“Just a five hundred gold coins? Mister Nux, please hear me out… warriors
According to statistics, there are about 200 beast-men living in Oise village. Most of them are fox-eared beasts and men. Just thinking about it got me excited. I can already feel their soft tails rubbing on my cheeks.Just like the map said, there was an open space in the mountain forest, and there was a settlement there.All of the buildings that stood next to each other were made of wood. There are fields that spread around the village, and it looks like they can live a self-sufficient life.Silhouettes could be seen here and there, and their tails can be seen even far away.“We can see Oise village.”My desire heightened.“Is this the tribe of your previous comrade?”“I’m sure about it.”This is the only beaten tribe of men on the whole demon continent. There are said to be other settlements, but that wasn’t specified on the map.Looking at the fox-eared beast… I started to remember Cake and her siblings. Bittersweet feelings immediately enveloped my heart. No matter how long it p
“What are you doing here?”“Wonderful, seeing Konoha here makes me realize that we’re connected by the red string of fate together. This is the best men's tribe and I’m planning on slaving them.”“Slaving?”Just like what they did to those people before. Those people became bombs and exploded.Angered at her claim, I gritted my teeth. Form fist on my hand. I want to destroy her because she is evil. But that will break my promise of giving people a second chance in life.Audrey said those words with a big smile. Rubs wrong on me.“... Yup, yup, they are wonderful creatures. They are physically strong and have high combat abilities. They’ll make great pawns in battle. Using my ability to make them, it was my puppet. I could have an army of them on my finger. And then…”“Then what…”“Hmm, What’s with the terrible face Konoha? This is for the greater good of mankind.”“What’s so good about stealing other people’s lives?”“I was disappointed in you, Konoha… I thought we'd reach an understa
The night came and I was glad no casualties were taken. The smile which I wished to protect was saved. The feast continued and everyone praised me with their praise and appreciation for saving their lives.“Your amazing, that lightning magic was too powerful. Honestly, that is the most powerful magic I have ever seen in my entire life… Seems like you saved my life again together with the whole village. We won’t forget this day in our entire lives.”Said Kuno with a big smile.“It’s nothing special…”“You’re being so mumbling… I like that attitude of yours.”I don’t know… Maybe, I’m just being a hypocrite like Audrey said to me. No matter how many people I saved, my hands are tainted with blood. I’m dirty and there is no way to purify me.“... I have already told the story about my comrades before… Cake, Rasp, and Berry. I’m unable to save them. They died with the same trick that girl did… I don’t want to feel the same regretful feeling again. That’s why I moved and saved everyone. I’m
The sun was brightly Rening overhead. The large ring of light cast over many shadows in Crimonia city. We could say it was a sunny day, but the sun's heat wasn’t enough to take over the chilly winds surrounding the city.Taking off my clothes and washed both from top to toe. I happily walked toward the hot spring and dipped myself.“ A hot bath is the best way to relax…”After many battles, my shoulder became stiffer. Normally, this won’t happen. These following days, I have gotten a lot busier, I think. Usually, I was aimless at my destination. Right now, I’m looking for places I want to go to and hope I have got fragments of my memories.My head is still vague about the memories I gathered. First, I have this blonde girl holding my hand. Her face is blurry, I can’t remember what exactly she looks like. All I know is that her head is warm while holding mine. The surroundings are covered in white. Second, the memories of the black-haired girl. She is showered with bright light. Snappi
The train starts moving abruptly, and the immediate claReng of the steel wheels against the railway tracks echoes through the train car loudly.The inside is normal. No demon presence was indicated. But we all know for users that something is wrong here. Manual train doors won’t open on their own. Second, there is no train duty at that hour and there is no driver at the head.“We should keep moving forward… There is a huge chance that the demon king's eye is located on its head.”Yana said.“There is not so much space inside. Moving around fighting would be a huge task.”I agree with Seth’s statement. Swinging swords and casting magic inside the train is difficult. There is a chance that we might hurt each other as a result.Looking at the plate on the train car. We’re currently located in the 5th train car.“Hima, where are you going?”Asked one of the men.“ It's getting got here, with everybody. I’ll walk opposite from the head and search for some hint about the demon train. I’m qu
“I’ll save my beloved… Even if it means killing everyone here.”Seth said with an insane look on his face. He lifted his ax, pointing directly to Yana. Yana made a sigh comprehending the happening. After her brief pause, she took her sword, making a sword stance.“I won’t hurt you… please calm down and don’t let your mind be consumed by demons. Kotori isn't real. There is no Kotori in a revolutionary group.”“Kotori is real! She is real! We made a promise!”Seth retorted, he came daReng with his ax brandished. Attempting to chop down Yana. Yana defended herself by blocking the blade and kicking Seth away from the distance.The kick rocked Seth’s body. His hand slipped his handle. His ax fell on the floor with a metallic sound.“Calm down… Collect yourself…. You’re better than that…”“Kotori is the most important… I’ll kill everyone and save her…”Seth’s eyes went down and his body was knocked unconscious.“Don’t worry, I simply put him to sleep before he did more troublesome things. T
12 years ago, the human empire, the Autumn country.“The big cat always chases the small mouse. The small mouse is extremely intelligent and always avoids the traps created by the big cat...”The ill little girl placed the book down when she heard footsteps from outside. Her mother and father were right beside her. That means, there is only one person who owns those footsteps.She turned her head with a big smile. When the door opened, the big sister she anticipated arrived. She wears thick clothing head to toe.Despite the country being called Autumn country. The country always experiences a very long period in the cold season. Enveloping the whole country in white.“Daddy, play catch with me.”“That’s a boy's thing… You should go inside and learn how to make a sweater with your mother.”“Doing girly things is too boring… I would like to play with wooden swords.”“I have to look at your ill sister… Go outside and play with someone.”The father said and put his head down. The girl saw
“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'