A Friend or a Foe?

Days and Nights passed by, and even Zofo's red hair began growing back but he had to hide it. His hair growing back was a sign of him not having the poison curse, his body that was full of scars was much bigger and now Zofo is 9 year old but seemed like a young teen. Zofo couldn't show his face nor go around with a mask because that would reveal his identity. With Fire Demon always on his back he stayed at home that he slowly rebuilt with the woods he got from the forest since he was immune to the curse due to the contract with Maria.

One day without warning someone was knocking on the door, but what is anyone doing so far out of the village. With Zofo's quick reactions and strength he jumped to the roof that is 7 meters high with no struggle. He pulled the Fire Demon but didn't activate it and looked down searching for who was knocking. It was a blond little girl looking like a princess but she was crying.. The girl looked like she was 12 year old with clothes that no one could afford to wear so who was she? Zofo with silent steps jumped behind her..

Don't turn around, he said and asked what she is here for and how she found her way here..

The little girl didn't have time to talk when close 15 soldiers came out of the bushes.

So it was a trap? Zofo asked her

No it isn't i'm trying to run away from them

The soldiers were confused as to why Zofo had hair. That only means he is not affected by the curse but how is what kept roaming around in their heads that flew out of their shoulders as Zofo began killing them one after one. And now there was only one soldier left but he was too scared to run away.

Please let me go i wont tell anyone! The soldier screamed.

If you saw what happened here today, you are not going anywhere, Zofo added

Zofo lifted his hand up holding the Fire Demon pointing at the soldier then said in his thoughts. *Ignite* and out of nowhere fire beam came out of the Fire Demon like a spear cutting throw the soldiers body.

Did you really have to use this skill here Master? Now the bushes are burning.., Fire Demon said

Zofo began screaming in panic while running in the house trying to find water. His red blood eyes became goofy little eyes full of panic.

Aren't those your flames!? Make them stop!!

Ok, ok, you don't need to scream you're embarrassing yourself..

Zofo had forgotten the blond girl with tears in her eyes. His sharp look came back as he began questioning the girl.

Who are you? How did you found your way here? And what do you want, if i find that youre lying you wont be escaping from here!

Zofo ordered the wolves to eat the soldiers bodies which can power them up. The girl then started screaming and crying.

Master! She's only 12 you have to be nicer!

Zofo sighed and removed his sharp look and gave her some food and water. He told her to sit down and if she can answer his questions now. She nodded and with her gentle voice she answered.

I'm from the Royal family an-

Zofo didn't give her a chance to speak and pulled his sword pointing it to her throat. The girl got scared and began tearing up.

Master! Wait a second and hear her up!

What do you mean hear her up Fire Demon, did you not hear who she was!?

Master please!

This is the first time Fire Demon has said please to Zofo and Zofo couldn't say no to him. He took a deep breath and hid his sword back again and boldly told her to speak.

I'm running away from the Royal family, she continued. They are unjust and have been woking in slavery for hundred of years. And when my older brother knew I was escaping he brought guards to catch me but then a man with red hair and red eye-, the girl got stunned as she saw Zofo and the man had similarities.

W-What do you mean? Zofo asked while stuttering.

Master, I think it was your father..

Zofo began tearing up tears of joy and kept screaming out. "He is alive, he is alive". The girl was shocked as she didnt know Zofo could express those thoughts. Zofo hugged the girl and then told her to keep going and that she's safe here. The girl removed her tears and contuiend;

The man that saved me looked just like with red eyes just like yours, he was tall and had no sword but a wooden stick. He fended off the guards and even my brother that is at Rank three, stage 4 with only a wooden stick.

Zofos eyes lightened up while he was hearing everything, he had a smile he couldnt get rid off even if he tried.

The man then let everyone escape and showed them mercy, Zofo interrupted and screamed.

You dumb sword, Why didnt you ever tell me how cool my dad is!?

While Fire Demon giggled he said, you didn't ask.

I'm sorry please keep going, Zofo said.

It's fine, he then told me to come to this village to find another man with red blood eyes but it wasn't easy since there were so many monsters and guards all around.

But how was she not affected by the curse? Zofo wondered

Royal members are not affected by the curse, they have a cure spell that is put on them at the moment they are born.

Those Royal bastards.. Not you, them, Zofo giggled. And asked what is it now she wants to do.

The girl looked down without knowing what to answer then Zofo proposed that she could stay here and that he can provide food and water. She can even begin a farm here. He told her his plans to rescue the village of the curse and that he had a way but first he has to get rid of all the guards.. The girl agreed happily. A few months passed by and the food storage was full for all the villagers, a little farm was fully grown, Maria advanced a level to R4-S5 while Zofo advanced to R4-S1. His individual strength is now the same as the general which meant it is finally time to move..

(i think it is easier if i type the power system like this R4-S1, Rank 4- Stage 1)