According to Falfa, she and I met when we were younger and still working as adventurers. Falfa was out of magic when she was cornered by wolf monsters. Unable to fight, she already finds herself at death's door. Like heroes in the hero’s tale. I appeared before her eyes and saved her from the upcoming danger. After that fateful meeting, we started traveling together. Traveling together, we participated in my monster hunting quest and helped the heroes in taking down evil lords. We go to many battlefields and face hardships together. Eventually, falling in love and decide to live normally on a peaceful continent. I retired from fighting monsters because it was too dangerous, especially now that we have our baby. Falfa doesn’t want me to take a dangerous job that might lead to my grave. She was an over-protective wife. Falfa currently works in a flower shop. The task was easy, she said, and she could handle her work on her own. Meanwhile, I, who
Having a normal, peaceful life with Falfa is not so bad. Together we raised Laura. Seeing Laura’s smile after I worked so hard one day made the stiffness of my shoulder melt away.How can I leave this happiness snip out my finger? This is the peace I desire in my world. There is no conflict or burden given to the rest of the universe.Three years have passed already. Nothing eventful happened. Nothing but tranquil moments.Together we hold hands and walk in the street like a cute family. Falfa's broad sweet smile, Laura’s laugh, and everything that is happening is such a blessing.I grew attached to them…“?!”Where am I again? I’m supposed to be in the street together with my family.I split a second, I found myself back in our house. I looked around the house and found no one. Shouting Falfa and Laura’s names as I searched around. I got nothing in reply. I went out to the nearest town searc
I have been walking around for hours and am still unable to find my way to the next town. According to the map I’m using, the next town is supposed to be located nearby. Is this map old? Because I do not see any towns around me at all. I thought and took another look and then I realized something undeniable. The map is supposed to be read horizontally, but I’m reading it vertically. I’ve been moving on a different path all this time. The sun is scourging hot and I’m not able to go back to the last city I left. The hours of walking went wasted. Surrounding me is just a sandy place with nothing. My water bottle is already empty. The heat has already exhausted my body. No food left. To be precise, I didn’t bring anything with me, thinking that the next town was just around the corner. As a traveler, I would like to travel with only a few belongings. Right now, I’m regretting my decision. “I should’ve brought some food with me.” I
“After the long journey of the hero. The hero goes into the pub and has his stomach filled with a lot of delicious food.”I said before I took a bite of the fried chicken legs in my hand. After biting and having a satisfying crunch. I took the cold root beer beside my plate and chugged it. Slamming the cup of root beer on the table.“Ahh~”I release a well-accomplished expression on my face.“So good!”“We’re very glad that Miss Hanayuki loves our dishes.”“It is so good… I don’t have a single complaint. The chicken is juicy and the skin is crunchy. The gravy is superb. The most important thing. Everything is free. Making everything more delightful.”“You’re quite right about that.”The orc woman said who was eating beside me. On the opposite side of the table was the little girl Shaymi. Just like me, she had a very satisfied expres
Today is a very special day. A very special day for a girl called Shaymi. Ever since she started to walk and talk. Monsters are the ones responsible for taking care of her. She never knew her parents. Their faces or their smell.But Shaymi weirdly never searches for them.The main reason was… Shaymi is already happy.The love the monster gives to her is enough… No, it is overflowing. They all took care of Shaymi and almost spoiled her. Despite that kind of bringing up. Shaymi never looked down on anyone. She remained down to earth and everything. She still helps everyone living in the place where she grew up. Eating together and laughing together.Since today is her birthday. She already knew what it was. It's another cheerful day full of smiles.She woke up in her bed. Opening her eyes, she stretched her arms upward and rolled her body on the soft blanket. Still want to sleep. The little girl then realized the day today.Her e
A huge number of monsters kick the ground toward Hanayuki, attempting to attempt an attack. The monsters immediately encircle Hanayuki and their swords slash them.Before the attack landed on her skin. Hanayuki manages to leap upward to the sky to avoid the circle of attack. While she’s on air. The archer elf fired rapid arrows.“Lightning speed!”Hanayuki activated her signature magic, the Lightning speed. Lightning speed is a unique type of magic and only Hanayuki was allowed to use it. Upon activation, Hanayuki’s body is covered with lightning-type mana. Her body transformed into matter that can withstand great speed. Speed of lighting was added afterward to increase her agility at an inhumane level. Her speed is not only limited to the speed of lightning. Since her body won’t break down after being exposed to high velocity. There was a possibility for Hanayuki moving at light speed or greater than light speed. The downside of th
“Please…don’t leave me here all alone, Snow…”Two tears trickled down Nimym's cheeks, dripped, and landed on the large feather lying on the ground. The drops sprinkled.That pale blue feather was the only remaining memento of her family and friends. Snow, the only friend and partner she’d known for many months. Just a few minutes ago, Snow had died, bravely protecting her master. The monster’s weapon had delivered the final blow, and Snow had given a single, lonely cry, then shattered like ice. Just one long feather remained, the feather she so cheerily flapped whenever called.…Nimym was a spirit arts user. A class not often seen in this world. Spirit art users specialize in manipulating spirits and spirit energy. They make bonds with the spirit and be friends with them. It sounds easy, but being one is very hard. To be a spirit art user, some requirements need to be met.The spirit user must hav
“I’m sorry.”The light brown-haired girl said again.Ninym desperately blinked back tears and shook her head.“…No…It’s my fault…I was stupid. Thank you…for saving me…”She had to squeeze out the words between stifled sobs. The girl slowly approached, knelt before Ninym, and spoke hesitantly.“That small feather dragon… Is not a monster, right?”Ninym nodded and replied:“My friend was a spirit.”“It's not too late… there is still a way to save your friend.”She wiped her tears away and got confused about what Hanayuki had just said. Living things that have died won’t be coming back. It is true, but that law is not applied to everything in this world.For example, was spirit life. Spirits are creatures that will have the ability to live for a thousand years. They could still die, just like