People there began to think Azazel had started to go mad, all the quests in that city were only shown to him."Sir, I cannot say it, we here do not have any quests that are truly worthy for adventurers to undertake..." the maid replied with a tone full of regret."So, it seems like there are very few quests left here...""Yes, it's because the kingdom across is always fighting with this kingdom. They don't know how difficult it is for the people here to survive..."The man sitting while holding a bottle of sake murmured, even hitting the table with the bottle."Oi... don't say that, you might be overheard by spies wandering in this city..." this man rebuked, feeling fearful."Whatever. What is there to fear? If they want trouble, then I'll gladly teach them a lesson! Don't you know how boring this life is? Living power to fight back..."Those words represented all the faces present there, except Azazel, who could only gaze at their gloominess.The atmosphere gets colder with the conti
"You don't have any extra resources, why should you seek help from someone like me, who doesn't have a clear origin? If you expect freedom, at the very least, you could have found much more competent individuals..."Zandrove sighed in resignation, slowly gazing towards Azazel's face, with wrinkles starting to form on his forehead. In just a few seconds, he could have shed tears full of sadness, but he felt it was unnecessary. Azazel wasn't someone who would willingly show sympathy towards others."Actually, the situation here is already very chaotic. We're having a hard time figuring out how to resolve this quickly! If we leave it alone, we won't have a chance to survive! A sudden solution arose: one of the Guild unions informed us of a wanderer unbound by the rules of an adventurer; he was willing to do anything for a big payday. That's when the idea came to make you someone we could trust to solve this problem."It was something Azazel had never imagined. He had always thought that
Azazel couldn't do anything else, so it would be better for him to return directly to the inn. The next problem here was whether he should tell Nadena about this matter or not.Usually, there wouldn't be considerations like this; if he wanted to accept or reject it, he would be the only one to do it. Hence, he didn't consider this as something too significant.His situation changed completely when he met his comrade.For now, he just needed to return and open the door. As the door opened, Nadena appeared meditating with magical energy causing various objects to float, enveloped in blue light.The sound of Azazel's footsteps, loud and distinct, caused her to lose concentration, eventually opening her eyes wide."It's you, I thought it was someone else..." Nadena greeted with a smile.But, once again, Azazel's response was only a glance filled with sharpness, no pleasantries that should have been expressed by a man."Have you found the problem?" Nadena was forced once again to initiate
Nadena felt she had to give in to Azazel's cold demeanor; every time she asked a question, it was always ignored. Moreover, Azazel doesn't seem to care about her feelings."Huh... why do you always harbor suspicion about me? Do you think of me as a partner?""I never invited you to be my companion, and moreover, I never intended to involve you in situations like this! You decided to join me, always claiming that you had enough strength to protect yourself..."Nadena was once again stunned by these words, trying to escape the harsh reality that had been so firmly spoken."What else can I do? I've tried my best in everything, but I'm still not accepted by you! How can I be accepted by you?"The desperate and longing gaze she used to try to catch Azazel's attention was in vain. She hoped that Azazel would provide some understanding in return, but all she received was the same cold stare that she couldn't understand.She felt she had no way out; there was no hope left for her here."Geez,
The atmosphere shifted on this beautiful afternoon.Inside this serene palace, there was still much to witness. With bright eyes, she kept glancing left and right.Queen Alicia, now the leader of Insignira Kingdom, could be considered too young for the role.This was all due to her father's death due to a serious illness. Inheriting her father's throne meant she had to care for and manage the affairs there.As a very young girl, she couldn't possibly handle such a heavy responsibility. However, she couldn't refuse it; it was a duty to the royal family.Accompanied by her two loyal servants, Alicia sat while looking at various disturbing notes."I never imagined these difficulties would push the kingdom into dire straits. Will I be able to solve a problem like this?"Hearing their leader's sigh, both servants felt unable to deny it.They had seen for themselves how hard this woman struggled just to save the kingdom, but it was still a difficult task.Tap! Tap!"Your Majesty, there is a
"Your Highness, isn't it too dangerous to take the risk of confronting the enemy directly?" The Guild Master firmly opposed what had just been discussed.Alicia looked at people's faces; only she was able to determine what action should be taken, and her decision would determine the current situation."I don't want to say this, but it seems that something like this cannot be underestimated! The enemy has already invaded various regions, and it's difficult to let them continue their actions! If left to continue, all of this will lead to unimaginable destruction! I don't want to let this happen, and we must take action! Even if, in the end, I'll be seen as a tyrant, then I'm ready to accept the consequences..."Alicia's readiness had gone too far; they couldn't oppose something like this.Even though the words uttered by the Guild Master didn't seem to have any effect, it appeared that Alicia remained firm in her thoughts."I don't mind what you'll command; indeed, it would be more trou
“So what preparations are you going to make for this problem?”Upon arriving at the inn, Nadena immediately posed the question.“I don't need to make excessive preparations…” Azazel replied, gazing towards the sky as the atmosphere slowly transitioned into night. “I'll handle it under these conditions; it's enough.”Hearing this, Nadena was certainly surprised. How could she imagine someone intending to carry out a covert assassination mission without thorough preparation?But, upon reflection, she realized she was speaking to Azazel, an individual with a cold demeanor, always ready to take various actions.“Are you planning to involve me in this mission?”Azazel glanced briefly at Nadena, his eyes reflecting a sense of doubt. Finally, he shook his head slowly.“I already thought you would refuse…” Not feeling frustrated, Nadena instead welcomed this decision gladly.“This mission isn’t just about killing; I have to infiltrate an enemy environment full of danger. Such a task won't be
Whoosh! Whoosh...It was no problem for Azazel to cover long distances, like a ninja who can run very fast.He could travel quite quickly and arrive at a location marked on the map in about 4 hours.However, before entering the environment, he ensured its safety first. His main goal was clear: here, he only needed to conduct an investigation.Skillfully, he sneaked around, observing many people doing their activities.Many of their faces are full of worry, filled with weariness in facing these difficult situations.They were tired of the wars that had been ongoing for several years. The residents there didn't seem pleased with the situation either.Casually, Azazel walked through the city streets. The fortress before him was covered by a dense wall, but he wasn't completely sure this fortress would be able to protect all residents.Moreover, this was now the last fortress. It was natural the palace side was truly concerned about the condition of this fortress. If this fort were to be