Aster moves swiftly, going to cut the undead woman’s head immediately. The sword struck her neck with a loud metallic sound. Surprised at the result of her attack. Aster immediately stepped backward, noticing that the undead woman had attempted to grab her arm.“This one is bad…”Aster wasn’t done talking when the undead woman already had her sharp claws in front of her face.Responding at high speed, she moves her sword covering her face. The claw was very sharp and it cut down the white saber of Aster.After the first claw, it was immediately followed by continuous furious swipes. Aster covered herself with defensive magic to block the attack. But the defensive magic wasn’t enough, her body had damage and cuts all over her body.“Lightning kick!”I jump into the fight, kicking the undead toward its face. The undead woman didn’t even flinch after taking my kick. While my feet were on her cheeks. She grabbed me and slammed my body down on the ground.My body was in tremors.Aster took
“Holy magic… You’re indeed one of the exceptional… Are you sure that you don’t want to join my party? I’ll offer you a mansion and talk to a high-ranked noble about your engagement.”Aster offered.“My answer won’t change… Status, wealth, and power are not something I desire.” I replied as I shook my head.“That’s weird. Those things are what everyone wants in life.”For sure, that was the case for certain people. I still believe that there are people like me who just like a nice and quiet life. Living peacefully away from dramas and conflicts.Still…“I wouldn’t mind if someone gave me some reward after this… I need money to survive after all.”I said.“Of course, you’re getting something… I saw you’re knightly heart in helping the weak. I’ll make sure you’ll get something after this chaos. There are still lots of monsters and demons around. The giant danger beast has been taken off by the other powers already. All we have to deal with is the small fry.”I happily joined her in defea
When I opened my eyes, I didn’t even bother getting out of the soft bed. I just clapped my hands, summoning the butler who stood near the door. A white-haired old man in a perfectly tailored suit responded to the sound.He gave a deep bow of his head.“You called me, Master Konoha?”“Yeah, I’d like my morning coffee, Sebastian.”“I’m Hermes.”“I’d like my morning coffee, Hermes.”Still sleepy, I lay back down on the bed.I can't get enough of this bed. I’m not into luxury stuff, but this is heavenly. My quality of sleep increased tenfold after experiencing this bed.I don’t desire wealth, but this life is not that bad at all. Having lots of money means I can sleep all I want. Just do what I want. Eat what I want.This proves the saying wrong: Money can’t buy happiness. Money can buy happiness. Better food, better clothes, better life.Everything is better with money.But this is just a borrowed dream.Currently, I’m living in Aster’s mansion. I know Aster is wealthy, but I never thoug
Is this okay?At first, I was happy about her taking me shopping, but after quite a time, I started to feel ashamed.We hang out together around the city under her care. By the way, her city is far away from the royal capital. The city is called Springwood city. A city surrounded by mountains, vast green forest, and wide grassland perfect for rising cows.Rice fields, farms, ponds, and many more things connected to agriculture can be found here. Aster also owned a private airship to transport her goods to other cities.The city is booming in wealth. People are nice and hard working. Every time we pass by, people always come to say “Hello” or wave their hands toward Aster.Her people loving her proves that she is truly a wonderful person.Good looks and kind heart… She is near perfect. Boys that don’t see her charms are truly blind. If I was a man, I would choose her to become my wife immediately.“Are you fine, Konoha? You’re walking too far behind me.”The glances of “Who is that gir
There are lots of days before the royal capital party happens. Felt a little ashamed staying at Aster’s mansion. I went outside and decided to do a monster quest in the city adventuring guild.I don’t want to spend my whole day lazying around. If I did, I’ll become fat. Something I don’t want. My movements want rusty and want to be in top shape every time.Aster was supposed to come with me, but she had something to attend to.Standing in front of the quest board, I’m carefully picking a quest that is appropriate for me.There are lots of monsters and monster quests posted. The Dragon, a terrorist and evil cultist called the witch cult.That’s why this quest board is overloaded with posters. Some posters are buried by other posters.They are so active these days.And the kingdom is not doing anything significant to stop them. This kingdom sure is useless.“This one is great… A subjection quest on taking down an evil squid called the king of the sea. The reward was 5,000 gold plus a ba
Arriving at the Malie seaport’s adventuring guild. Before entering, I turned my glance at the siblings.“We've been talking for quite some time now… I still don’t know your name.”“The name is Ron. I’m going to be a great fisherman in the future and this is my little sister Ran.”“I’m Konoha… Konoha travel.”“I know you presented me with your identification card earlier.”This boy should have lots of work to do on his attitude. Glad that I finally know their names.I pushed the wooden door and went inside the guild.I was in immediate surprise. The inside of the supposed to be crowded place was empty. There is no receptionist or waitress at the guild bar. The dust is already piling on the table and cobwebs on the ceiling.“How long wasn't this place clean?”“I’m sorry that we can’t clean… There are lots of problems we should handle that’s better than cleaning this empty place.”The voice is coming from a woman with her head down on the table.I didn’t notice her because she was wearin
I’ve finished the quest. The battle didn’t come out easy, but in the end, after throwing huge lightning at the Kraken multiple times. I defeated the monster, finiReng the quest.I got the gold reward and the magic book. The salmon was said to be sent to my address. Since I don’t have one. I got extra money instead.The end was awkward since the one giving my reward was the guild master, Leafa. I could tell that she was still angry with me.She handed me the reward and, without meeting my eyes, without saying anything at all.People thanked me a lot and invited me to a feast.But since I have to go back to my mansion. I refused.Being at the feast together with Leafa would be more awkward. I didn’t even say anything to her before leaving.Leaving the city, I snuck into the dark alley and activated my magic.“Switch!”I still have the detection of my knife that was left on the rooftop of the guild. I switched with my knife and got back to Springwood City faster than the speed of light.
The day had come, the day of the royal party. The party was dedicated to the heroes who fought very hard against the monsters attacking the city two weeks ago. It is supposed to be impossible for a commoner like myself to be invited to such a luxurious event. The only reason I’m here is that I’m about to get a heroic award from the kingdom for the bravery I showed on the battlefield.To be honest, I’m only after the reward.No matter what people say. Money is still money.Riding a carriage together with Aster seating opposing to mine. My outfit was a stunning yellow dress with a white underlining color. Cute frills and elegant, simplistic style.Even though I said it was simple. Wearing this beautiful dress and looking at myself in the mirror. I barely recognized myself.I look like a noble lady.My skincare and body care paid off.To girls, appearance is everything after all. I don’t want to look stupid in front of the crowd.“Are you feeling nervous, Konoha?”“No, No, No, No, No, No
“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'