After dinner, Falfa invited me to her room to have a private talk with me. I behave as I waited for her. I’m anxious about everything. I never thought that many things already happened without us knowing. This must be heavy for Falfa who kept this a secret his entire time. Or probably she told the previous me about this and we failed. Falfa won’t betray me, that is the way she was. Overthinking would just lead me astray. I should just talk to her to find out the answers. The door opens up gently. Falfa whose wearing her pajamas appeared with her hair a little drenched. I was stunned after seeing her. I know she become an absolute beauty when she evolved into her adult form. But I never think that she could be this gorgeous. My heart is skipping. Suddenly the atmosphere of the room got nicer just by her being there. “Lala and Nana are already asleep in their room. They seem very tired playing all day outside.” Falfa said and sat down next to me while she continue to dry her hair wi
“Dia!” Latina hurried inside Dia’s office in the middle of the night. Still in her cute cat pajamas. “What’s with that rush? Is there a pervert in dog pajamas?” “Nope, no time for joking around… Three of our sword relics were stolen.” “What?! When did this happen?” Latina slammed both hands on Dia’s desk aggressively and replied: “We’re still under investigation. Hikari is currently doing her best to find out the culprit…. Dia, those fairies come here interested in our weapons. I’m thinking that they might be the culprit… Nope, I’m certain of that. Yuno kingdom queen must be desperate to conquer the third dungeon of Zero.” “I know… Yuno kingdom was interested in clearing the third dungeon. But I’m certain that Barnes and the little fairy had already left after the meeting. Fairies and elves had different magical presence surrounding them. I kept track of them when they left.” “Then, why have the relics gone missing?” Dia pinched the bridge of her nose. Closed her eyes and took
Going to Yuno kingdom without anyone knowing is the only way. That’s what the witch of the cosmos said to me before she vanished. I hate it, but it was probably the only choice. The witch of the cosmos might be treating me as her plaything. I can’t deny that when things go sour. Her helping hands never failed me. Like what happened in the second dungeon without her help, I wouldn’t have been able to get my second chance. Her help was inconsistent and she only helped if she wanted. Because of that, I can’t completely rely on her. Still, I'm thankful to her. I had my glance fixed on the sleeping Falfa. I gently fixed her hair. Put my hand on her forehead and check her temperature. Falfa’s fever is going low. I wonder when she’ll be fine. The moment she’s ready, we’ll immediately depart for Yuno kingdom. A loud thunderous sound echoed outside. The rain got heavier too. Turning my glance outside, I could see a giant towering magical aura. The aura only appeared for a few seconds and d
Seeing them in a dire state. Falfa and I immediately came to their aid. We do have plenty of bread in our bag, but it won’t be enough to satisfy everyone. I started to feel bad.“Kind sir… Is there water?”A one-armed man asked.I feel sorry about him because I feel the water Falfa and I brought is all empty.Having nothing to give.I apologetically bowed my head.“I’m sorry mister, but there is not enough water with us.”The old man made a sad face. Bowing his head to m and turned his back away.Falfa put her hand on my back.“There is nothing to feel sorry about. This is none of your faults after all.”“I know that, but I can’t just leave these people like this… I have to do something.”“I know you would say something like that… That’s one of the reasons I fell in love with you. Retto’s heroic heart might be swaying from time to time, but I know you won’t abandon people in need. You’re a true hero.”Falfa said.“Stop saying those kinds of things… I don’t think I’m qualified as a her
Three days have already passed since we left Eden city and decided to travel on our own to the Third Dungeon of Zero. It doesn’t take long for us to travel through the great desert. Desert-based monsters do appear in our way. There are monsters that we can defeat and monsters that we can’t defeat, like colossal sand desert sand worms. Desert sand worms' bodies are immune to the body. Physical and magical attacks. Defeating monsters like them is impossible for us. Encountering one leads us to flee. Arriving at the land where I came from, I was astonished at what I saw. Multiple towns and cities were destroyed. Few cities survived but they are in a critical state. Few of those surviving cities are Yuname city. The first city we found after our long journey. Walking in the streets, I could feel the bloodlust in their gazes. If not frightened, make an expression and immediately flee from our presence. While we stroll inside the city. Three knights come to face us with their swords un
“Cheers!” Everyone yelled, happily celebrating after the demon army’s defeat. With booze on their hands, they chug down in satisfaction and eat as plenty as they can. “Mister… Your wife is such a great wizard.” “You’re wife is awesome.” “She’s not just beautiful… She’s also useful, unlike my wife who can’t even wash dishes. Hahahahaha.” Everyone is praising Falfa for what she did. How about me? I also did something on the battlefield. I’m not an attention seeker, but at least, I want someone to acknowledge what I did. “Here drink more…” The drunk said and offered another cup of booze. “I’m fine, I can’t take too much alcohol.” I replied. I don’t want to be drunk. One of the feelings I despise the most is the feeling of being drunk. Being unable to control my actions and thoughts with my mind was dangerous. There was a time I got drunk and I continued to vomit every single meal I ate during that day. My head is dizzy all the time too. I hate it and I pledge not to become dr
One month since Retto and Dia left Eden city.Dia has her teeth gritting while she looks toward the single piece of paper in her hand. She was raging to the point she wanted to punch someone.She put the paper down on the table and in the office were she and Latina. Latina is smiling happily while Dia was suffering. Enjoying her cup of tea and snacks.“What are you smirking about?”“Nothing.”Latina said with a very big smile.Dia knows that Latina is enjoying every bit of stress Dia is currently in. Today was daylight and Dia didn’t want her true nature to be exposed. As much as possible, she compressed her true personality, and in the whole city the one who probably knew the truth was only Latina.Retto didn’t know, but Latina was his little sister. Not by blood. A long time ago, when Brenn was traveling alone after severing his ties with the players. He met a war survivor, Latina. He lends his hand to her without asking for an exchange. After Brenn died, saving the one he loved the
One month already passed since we started our journey. If we’re merely going to our destination Falfa and I are already in the Yuno Kingdom a long time ago, but after meeting people suffering from the war. I was unable to just move and ignore them. The people knight of order protected are still suffering. A long time ago, the Knights of Order made an oath of protecting innocent lives within the kingdom and freeing everyone from fear. After finding myself killed in our last mission and woke up in the first dungeon of Zero. I thought I have already forgotten about the oath. I was lying. The truth was I had already forgotten everything. My past and my origin in the Fiore kingdom. I only focused on Eden city, my newly found friends, and our goal of defeating the evil god. I become so blinded. My dream becomes a hero becomes blurry and disappeared left behind. I find it funny sometimes that people in Eden city considered me a hero and I never felt happy about it. It was supposed to be my