Is this… the level mission?
***
PoV - Scaren
I can't believe that kid made me watch these kids in the woods…but he really realized something he never told anyone. I can't believe he managed to do it with that simple explanation. That kid…
***
- So what's your answer? (Scaren)
- None of the options! (Lyunil)
- What?
- Neither my friends nor Daizou need to die!
- Humph! And how do you intend to do this?!
- With your help!
.
.
.
- Are you wanting to die?
- Of course not!
- So don't play with anything serious!
- I am not kidding.
- So you got crazy, why do you think I would help you?
- Because I will also help you with your problem!
I turned around and walked away.
- I don't need your help! I was just waiting for an answer, which I realized you don't have, so don't worry anymore, I won't bother you with these things anymore!
I was wrong about this boy, it seems I wasted time with nonsense...
- I'm talking about your master...
I was frozen in silence for a few seconds.
…
- What did you say?
- Exactly what you heard. I will help you save your master!
What?
How does he know about my master?
- Who told you my master needs help?
- So you don't disagree with what I said?
- Don't play with me boy, I already said that you will die because of your idiocy...
- Scaren, no longer need to be hiding with your way. What I'm talking to you is serious and I said I want to help you, it's you who should stop joking and give me your answer!
- Who do you think…
When I turned around, my eyes took in his face, which didn't look like it was just any kid anymore. His serious face caused me to disperse my anger, who is this brat?
Looks like he's not kidding… and the one acting like an idiot here is me.
- My proposal is still the same, join me in my journey and I will help you! What is your decision?
How did the conversation get to this point? I thought I was in charge of the questions, but he…
I underestimated him, he is much more than I expected...
- First tell me, how did you find out about me wanting to save my master?
- Through you.
- What do you mean by that?
- You are looking for an answer to something your master told you, it shows that you care about your master. Instead of looking for the answer through the Tower or outside the Tower, you stayed as TS and decided to come to me when you had the opportunity, that is, you cannot count on the Tower's help, but there is something that holds you to it. and the only thing that could be is: your DM is in trouble and you want to help him, but you can't do it alone and you're looking for someone or an opportunity to rescue him.
- …
- It was just a guess, but I could be sure now with your way of acting.
He changed the expression on his face, as if apologizing for saying that as he puts his hand behind his head and smiles nonchalantly.
- You really are an idiot!
- What? Me? (Lyunil)
- I was really looking for an answer… It's okay, I'll help you, but you shouldn't tell anyone about anything we've talked about so far.
- Hihi, no problem ^^)/
- And what do you want me to do? Kill Daizou?
- Does everything happen with death for you? And I already said that no one should die!
- So you're telling me you trust Daizou?!
"What he said about being a killer is really true, but the eyes I saw from his expression weren't that of a killer, but of someone who's broken inside and consumed more and more by an endless emptiness. What I want to do is save him and my teammates!
- …
- I want to ask you to go to the place in the forest that Daizou intends to talk to and just watch around and Daizou's behavior, if something strange happens try to stop it, no deaths!!
- Tsk.
- I'm pretty sure that Daizou won't do anything, however there are unknown people who are watching us and that's why the conversation will take place in the forest.
- Don't you think you're going against the principle of the Tower and the way other players act?
- ~If our followers were players…~
- You…
- It's another strange assumption that I keep creating to play with my companions!
He doesn't want to comment on it now that we're in the middle of town. But I think he's hallucinating, not even I can sense the presence of anyone suspicious within a three-mile radius.
- I'll keep an eye out this time, but don't be thinking that I'm your butler and that I should be carrying out your whims.
- Don't worry, I'd be scared just thinking about what could happen to me if I did that to you '''^^)>
***
He said he's afraid of me, but that's not what his actions showed at the time. Even though I was angry and letting my aura slip away, it felt like her aura smothered mine and made mine fade. I could see how strong he got at that time of the duel between him and the girl, but maybe he's still hiding the true power he has.
- Hmm? Are you? What happened to Lyunil? (Daizou)
- He's busy with the guild interview. (Raild)
They arrived.
- I understand. Then can you forward the message to him? (Daizou)
- No problem. (Kaule)
- Why did you call us here, white swordsman? (Adrick)
- Be quiet, you wind head. Did you forget what Lyunil said? (Raild)
- Oh! (Adrick)
- Don't worry, the reason is to avoid unwanted visits. (Daizou)
He looked in my direction for a few seconds. But I'm sure the others didn't notice me high up in the trees at the entrance to the forest, so I don't need to worry.
Then he looked somewhere else, a little away from me and looked for a few seconds too.
I decided to look too and… what?
Is there a hooded individual in one of the trees?!
How can I not feel his presence?
- ~System, appraiser account, analyze!~
[…]
[Result not found!]
What?
Not registered in the tower system?
Who is this person? I'm seeing her, but it's like she doesn't exist!
- Let's go! (Daizou)
Daizou started to move and so did the spy. I'm going to step back further and keep an eye on them both.
***
PoV - Lyunil
- Now you guys have really been registered (Vinna)
After she wrote a few words and signed some papers, she turned everything over to an assistant and then saved the writing quill.
- Now let me introduce someone, Mr Lyunil! Please, Mr. Eldon, come in.
Then a tiny man entered the room. He looks well groomed, with high-quality clothes, but he appears to be a kind of butler, only noble, and has a monocle on his face.
- Lord Lyunil, this is Lord Eldon, the gnome responsible for administering the lands and establishments of the Kingdom of Trinity, as well as being a great advisor to the master guild on bureaucracy and founding guilds.
- 'O')
- It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr Lyunil. (Eldon)
He nodded.
- No, I'm the one who feels honored to be able to meet someone as important as you, Mr. Eldon.
I tilted my head as a sign of respect.
- It will show you some available guild houses, feel free to choose the one that best suits your needs and leave the rest to me and the staff of the master guild. (Vinna)
- Please, Mr Lyunil, follow me. (Eldon)
I hope that in the end this contract was worth it.
***
A little after midday, I walked to the meeting point agreed with the staff, but before reaching the place, I ended up running into Scaren on the way.
- If you are here and without blood marks, it means that everything went right, right?
- Your sense of humor is as bad as your fighting skill. (Scaren)
- :'''')
- But it's like you said, Daizou just answered their questions and didn't make any strange moves.
- Good, I'm relieved to hear that!
- I thought you trusted him.
- I was more worried than suspicious.
- Anyway, I also found the stalker who was keeping an eye on his friends. He wore a hooded cloak to hide and his presence was totally obliterated…
- What do you mean?
- Even looking at him, I couldn't feel his presence. It's like he's dead.
- Is it some kind of trick?
- It could be some camouflage item, or someone's skill. But I used my appraiser account to review and it wasn't registered in the Tower files.
- Not registered with the Tower? So it's not really a player...
- Did you know that?
- It was just a guess, but with that information I'm almost certainly believing.
- Almost?
- I think I ended up meeting this spy when the announcement of the level mission happened. But the facts still don't fit, as he was in the master guild registering as a regular player, but he knew about my level and about the level quest being announced that day.
- Hmmm… This is only possible by accessing the Tower system, in addition it can't be any TS, TW or worker, it needs an access granted by the Tower's master or anyone else responsible for it. Even I didn't get that access during this time I was serving the Tower.
- Does…
It is not possible that it is the vice-master that Dr. Arcano had mentioned, he would not act like that, much less make a proposal with me like that. But could it be some of his servants acting? If so, he would not agree with these actions either...
- What are you thinking, boy?
- Hm? No biggie, I was just reflecting on the facts, but what happened next, did you find out anything about the spy? Or any clues?
- I ended up losing sight, I was focused on Daizou and couldn't act using my abilities, it would draw the attention of the Tower. And it seems that Daizou was also wanting to avoid the unwanted guest, he followed a very complicated route.
- I see... I appreciate your help!
- I don't need your gratitude. I'll just do what suits me.
- That's a pretty cool way of saying "nothing"...
- I'll retire for now.
- Until later!
And he went out into the shadow without leaving a trace. Just looking at it gives me the creeps, I'm glad he accepted being on my side...
Anyway, I followed the path to the rendezvous point.
When I got there, I found everyone waiting for me.
- Hey guys!
- Lyunil! Why did it take so long? (Raild)
- I was preparing a surprise for you?
- Surprise? (Lahri)
- I like surprises!! (Adrick)
- I hope it wasn't another disaster that happened to you! (Kaule)
- What do you think I am? An amulet of bad luck?
- What kind of surprise is it, master? (Lahri)
- Come with me, you'll see!
***
After taking them all to the surprise place, I stopped in front of them and introduced the house.
- Welcome to Ethernyx's new home!
- WHAT?!?! (x4)
- Lets go in!
- Wait, wait, wait, wait! (Raild)
- Hm?
- Lyunil… Did you kill someone just to not have more inn expenses? (Raild)
- I DIDN'T KILL ANYONE!!! >:/
- So you entered the world of trafficking? (Raild)
- THAT'S NOT IT!!! >>>>:/
- So how did you get such a house in just one morning!? (Raild)
- We can say I'm a good negotiator! (¯ ▿ ¯)
- Damn, now we owe the government for the rest of our lives... o( 〒﹏〒)o (Raild)
/Punch!/
- OUCH! (Raild)
- Anyway… let's talk inside and we can clarify everyone's doubts!
***
So I showed them around the house. Mr. Eldon is truly amazing in being able to find and make this house the best for us. They have three bedrooms with two beds each, two bathrooms, a break room and next to it a space with a table with plenty of space, a kitchen, an attic, a backyard and one shed, all planned for a small guild to manage. rest and perform work or training. All the furniture was well chosen by him and was brought in in a very short time, with the exception of one I chose hihi :3
Everyone was left with surprised and very excited faces to see all this. I was really happy to see them, we can finally say that we have a place that belongs to us.
- Now let's talk about the information we have!
- Lyunil, what kind of comfortable chair is this? (Adrick)
- Hehe the name of this is sofa! (¯u¯)
- Ohh!! (Adrick)
- How did you get all this? (Kaule)
- Through an agreement with Lady Vinna, master the master guild.
- Wake up? (Lahri)
- Exactly, if we do the special missions she will give us, this place will be paid for her and we will also get some money as a reward.
- Wooww, how amazing! But for the price of it all… that means… (Raild)
- Exactly, the quests are special because they are difficult, but rest assured for now, she told me that we can enjoy this place while the guild still needs to be registered in the Tower and the quest prepared.
- It's really amazing that you got all of this in such a short time! (Kaule)
- And how was the conversation with Daizou?
"He commented on two things... one about the level mission and the other about the stalker." (Raild)
- About the level mission he said he's also surprised by what's happening. As he was going up the floors of the Tower there was never a communiqué calling everyone to a specific place to announce the mission, and so he suspects that this time is something different from other times… (Kaule)
- A competition between players… (Lahri)
- What?
- Exactly, everything indicates that this time the number of people who can move to the next level of the Tower is limited. (Raild)
- Unfortunately, even if you don't like the idea, you can't disagree with the possibility. (Kaule)
- Apparently it's going to be very difficult to continue...
- We will have to prepare for duels with other people and we will need a lot of equipment and resources… (Adrick)
… '-')
… '-')
… '-')
… '-')
- Why was everyone silent? And why are they with that face? (Adrick)
- Adrick?!...(Raild)
- Hmm? (Adrick)
- You… know how to think!!… (Raild)
Kaule quickly covered Raild's mouth.
- ...What he meant was that it was a very good observation! (Kaule)
- Don't worry, I know I'm not good at thinking about many things, but I understand the situation we're in. (Adrick)
Adrick…
The last time I could see him acting this serious was the day that Thyrus "died"...
- Our biggest problem is the mysterious guy, the white swordsman said we're being followed by someone strange! (Adrick)
- Strange?
- Mr Daizou said that he couldn't identify who it could be either and decided to warn us about the spy, as he doesn't think he's a player just wanting information, then he said to be careful. (Lahri)
So it really shouldn't be a player. And it was thanks to Daizou that we were able to understand, otherwise we would be being persecuted until now without noticing anything.
- It must be that boy who wanted to exchange information with me and told me to meet him after the first challenge of the level mission. He must be trying to set some kind of trap for us...
- In this case we can no longer ignore it, otherwise he will continue to follow us until he gets the opportunity he expects. (Raild)
- But if we accept what he says we'll be falling into his trap anyway, we can't just take a risk like that! (Kaule)
- We have to fight him!! (Adrick)
- And if the master challenges him in a duel to get him to stay far away from us? (Lahri)
- He would not accept even if I offered any reward. In this situation we are in, he has the advantage and he wouldn't trade it for risking everything in a fight.
- ...it's true... (Lahri)
- But I don't think it's a bad idea to face him.
- You mean you have a plan? (Raild)
- Almost that, but I'll need your help with some things...
***
And the day passed.
After explaining the plan to them, there was a big argument, as I knew they wouldn't easily accept the idea. However, in the end they surrendered to the idea because it is the best way we can act at the moment.
To disguise the bad mood that was in, I decided to prepare dinner so we could all eat together on the first day of the new house. And it ended up working out, we ate a lot and everyone was very happy, it didn't even seem like there was an argument.
But they underestimated my culinary skills... ;-;
I know it's been a long time since I cooked this way, and besides there was no need before, but now the situation is quite different, as we are no longer spending nights in an inn and we have a place of our own, I thought it would be good to take this opportunity to do something special.
After that, we split the rooms between us, as each room fits two people and has three bedrooms, one room for Kaule and Adrick, one for me and Raild and Lahri got a whole room to herself.
No one could believe that everyone now had their own bed!
Before going to sleep, I started thinking about everything that had happened to me so far. I can't quite remember what my life was like before the Tower, but I'm pretty sure my nights before were cold and lonely, and now…it sure is much more cozy. This feeling I feel is like I really had a home, really had a family, really… was happy…
Then the night passed peacefully, with a smile on everyone's face.
The next day I woke up smelling delicious breakfast. This time, everyone's surprise was Lahri who prepared the meal. She really knows how to cook and really well, she also said that she did it as a thank you for letting her be part of the group, it seems that now she feels more comfortable with us.
After eating I ended up remembering something that made me curious.
- Lahri, you said in our duel that you needed more people for something… what did you intend to do?
- Huhum, are you worried about what I would do to you?! (Lahri)
- I'd probably be getting whipped right now...
/Slap! slap!/
- Ouch ouch ouch...
- If you wanted to be beaten so bad, you just had to ask first! (Lahri)
- Sorry...
- I had taken a quest that seems to be a bit more difficult than I thought and so I needed help, but there is no one I could trust and Mr. Daizou is quite busy, and I also didn't want to bother any more. he… (Lahri)
- A quest?
- Yeah… it looks like it takes until today to complete… (Lahri)
She showed me through her bracelet the quest, it's about killing some strange creatures in a specific place in the forest.
- Bunnyge?
- Exactly, they are magical rabbits difficult to catch and they can be deadly against people and other predatory animals. And they can only be found near a pond somewhere in the forest. (Lahri)
- It seems to be quite complicated...
- The person who asked for this quest is a person who has exotic culinary tastes and is paying 80 gold coins for each rabbit. (Lahri)
- Wooww!! That's a very good reward! (Raild)
- But you don't look like someone who is in need of money.
- In the quest it also says that if you get at least ten rabbits you can choose to receive the money or a very peculiar rare item, it's a small pyramid of magic energy the size of your hand, nobody knows what it's for, but I think it can be the key to some dungeon. I was interested in this possibility, but I ended up losing the duel and ended up giving up on the idea. (Lahri)
/Plim!/
Hmm?
My bracelet trembled and rang a strange noise…
I looked at the panel and in the place where it was written "Messages" there was a red dot. When I accessed this option I saw a message, as if it were a letter, with the sender being the master guild.
…
Alright! That's nice!
- What happened, Lyunil? (Kaule)
- We still have until today to complete, right?
- Yes, why?… (Lahri)
- So let's go! Everyone be ready!
- You mean that... (Raild)
- That's right, our first quest as Ethernyx. Our guild has officially registered and we can't pass up this opportunity, let's go!
- OK! (x4)
[Mr. Lyunil, your guild, Ethernyx, has been officially registered, we welcome you all and we look forward to your collaboration. The guild's missions are still being prepared, stay tuned for future messages and enjoy the time as a new guild in the realm of Trinity]
***
After getting ready we went straight to the forest by the easiest way, following the quest orientation to find the place, but the specs weren't very specific, we tried to follow our own path through the trees with Kaule guiding us, but even he couldn't. a clear answer to where the place is.
- The trees can only tell me directions, but it is difficult to know where we are and where we are going. It's like trying to go north with a compass altered by magnetism. (Kaule)
- We left the trail for a while, I think now we will have to rely on our own luck. (Raild)
- The quest doesn't say anything else, Lahri?
- No, the last orientation says it's southwest of the center of the forest... (Lahri)
I started to ponder our situation.
- Silence, everyone! I'm feeling danger around us… (Adrick)
Did Adrick's sense find something?
Adrick started looking around until he stopped and stared in one direction. I looked at Kaule and nodded and he understood what needed to be done.
He focused his ears in that direction.
- ~It looks like there are two people surrounded by four ferocious animals…~ (Kaule)
If we're lucky, it could be the animals we're looking for.
Everyone prepares their weapons, but before I could say anything…
- AAAAAAHHHHHH!! (Adrick)
Adrick raised his ax and ran towards it screaming. We had to act fast not to lose sight of the target. Lahri and I took the right and Kaule and Raild took the left, while Adrick advanced through the middle.
When we saw the situation, we realized what was really happening, four rock boars were surrounding two children. I decided to leave the attack to the others (so they don't notice my level difference) and went to check on the kids.
/Blow! Attack!/
- Are you all right?
I watched them. Both are wearing a hood and cloak to hide their face and body. It looks like the older boy was protecting the younger girl who is still hiding behind him.
But instead of thanks or relief…
- Get away! We don't ask for your help!
The boy pointed the dagger at me, but I could see he wasn't afraid, as he held the gun firmly. I tried to look directly into his eyes, but with the hood in the way, I couldn't see. So the girl was curious and ended up looking at me and I could see her face, I mean they are...
- I already said that we don't need help, we don't have money, or anything of value. Then you can go now!
The boy walked in front of my vision.
I pulled back a little and held up my hands as a sign that I didn't want to fight.
- Rest assured, we just want to help. We don't want anything from you.
- Master, we're done with them all. (Lahri)
I looked back and could see that everyone defeated the animals without much effort, despite being a creature with a very high toughness.
The others started to approach, but the boy started to get angry.
- Stand still, guys! (Me)
- What? (Raild)
- Wait a minute, let me talk to them first. (Me)
- We don't have anything to talk to you about, you can just follow your path!
- Boy, wouldn't you like to heal her wound?...
- What? How do you know that?
- Just let us heal her wound and we'll leave...
He was silent, considering the answer.
If they really are what I'm thinking we'd better help them before they find the wrong people...
- You are Inverions, aren't you?
He backed away a little, reaching out with his other arm to hide the girl.
- W-what's the problem with that?
So that's why they're trying to hide their appearance.
- There is no problem, but I confess that I was curious about you.
I don't remember how, but I remember precisely about Inveriom and Cereniom. Both are related to the Sakorom lineage, celestial and infernal, but came from the lineage of humans. I don't know how it works, but they say that because of ritual or supernatural interference, some people manage to acquire this supernatural power and even their appearance ends up changing.
- You don't need to help us, we can manage...
The boy turned his back and tried to convince the girl, but she doesn't seem to be afraid of us.
I bent down and kept looking at her, she started watching me too.
- Hey! My name is Lyunil. Me and my friends want to help you! Are you hurt?
She nodded, shaking her head.
- Come on, Mya, you don't need to answer him...
- Boy, if you don't want to believe me I'll give you my sword as a guarantee and let you kill me with it if you suspect anything!
- Master! (Lahri)
- Will you give a heavenly treasure to a child? (Raild)
- Don't worry, nobody is wanting to create a mess here.
So I threw my sword close to the boy and sat on the ground with my arms crossed.
- I can't believe he'll even do that... (Raild)
- Kaule, please!
- Okay... Dew of Ciramino!
- Kaule will take care of the wound. Just show the place where it's hurt.
They were a little hesitant, the boy took my sword, tried to hold it, after looking a bit it seems he ended up giving in.
He handed me the sword and took off his hood.
- I don't think there's any way.
- Hi! ^^)>
I smiled with my eyes closed and got up off the ground putting my sword back in its scabbard.
- The master is quite stubborn, when he puts the idea of helping someone in his head he doesn't give up. (Lahri)
- Don't worry, Mya, they won't hurt us.
The girl also took off her hood.
Both have small horns on their heads, skin a little reddish but quite pale and pale, teeth a little serrated and eyes totally different from an ordinary human, they really are half-demons.
- Wooww, I've never seen children like you, kid! (Adrick)
- Stop scaring them! (Raild)
Lahri approached them and crouched.
- What are your names? (Lahri)
The little girl hid a little behind the boy, but ended up responding a little embarrassed.
- M-Mya… (Mya)
- What a beautiful name! (^ ω ^) (Lahri)
Then Lahri looked at the boy.
- ...my name is Neru… ( ￣～￣;) (Neru)
Looks like Lahri managed to win them over.
- What were you doing here in the middle of the forest? (Me)
- I went looking with my sister for some medicinal plants because of a quest, but Mya ended up getting hurt and some monsters ended up appearing… (Neru)
- Wait, if you're here for a quest it means you two are… (Raild)
- Players? Yes we are. (Neru)
- What?
- How old are you? Don't you think you're too young to be in a dangerous place like this? (Lahri)
- I'm 15 and my sister is 7. (Neru)
Why would the Tower do that?... Even children participate in it?
I can not believe. What are you thinking, whoever is at the top of the Tower?
- Could you show me where you are hurt, little Mya? (Kaule)
The girl stretched her leg and showed a wound that is not very nice to see, I am surprised that she is holding it without even complaining.
Kaule quickly took care of her wound and her leg was much better.
- This skill of yours is pretty amazing, it's... (Neru)
- Call me Kaule! Thank you very much for the compliment, but she is not very good compared to healing potions or medicinal herbs, this ability only serves as a "temporary bandage", take her to rest until she fully recovers. (Kaule)
- But… (Neru)
- Want to join our guild? Then we can help you with whatever you need!
I know I'm being selfish and ignoring that the dangers of joining with us can be greater than if they had them alone, but I couldn't go on without having at least asked.
- What?... (Neru)
- Don't worry that we don't charge anything and we don't want you to give something back!
He thought for a few seconds.
- I appreciate it, but we can't accept it. We're in this situation because we don't want to depend on anyone anymore and I promised my sister that I would protect her and she would protect me, we made it through the first level together and we'll stay that way! (Neru)
- But… (Lahri)
- I see!... So at least accept this for having agreed to talk to us!
I looked at Lahri, who was about to hand over what she was hiding behind her back, and nodded to her, who reciprocated with a happy face.
- Here take this. (Lahri)
She handed them a small bag of coins with enough money for them to support themselves for a few days.
The boy took the bag and was admiring the amount of money he had just received.
- Can we really keep all this?! (Neru)
- Of course you do! ^^)
- Thank you very much!! (Neru)
- T-Thanks, lady! (Mya)
Seeing this scene sure warmed everyone's heart.
- Where were you going? (Neru)
- We were going to a lake in the southwest of the forest, but we ended up getting a little lost…
- We will show you the way! (Neru)
- Do you know where it is, boy?! (Adrick)
- Mya can take us there! (Neru)
- Mya? (Raild)
- It may not seem like it, but we've reached the third stage of our class and we have caster bloodline and Mya's pact is much better than mine, so she'll be able to locate the place! (Neru)
- WHAT?!?! (OロO) (x5)
- Hihi ( ＾▽＾) (Mya)
***
After a few minutes, we actually made it to the place we were looking for, which left us even more impressed! I wonder what would have happened if they had used magic against us at that time?! I think that because we are children we managed to escape the worst that could have happened to us...
The two brothers said goodbye to us and continued on their way, I don't think we need to worry too much about them. Still, I can't accept the idea that kids are also participating in a place like this… I think I'm starting to understand even more what my goal is here at the Tower…
So we spent the rest of the day trying to hunt magic rabbits, it was not an easy task, on the contrary, it was extremely difficult! But with some teamwork and Raild's luck, we managed to come up with a plan and captured twelve Bunnyges.
In the evening of the day, we returned from the forest and went to receive the quest reward. We got the weird and magical little pyramid. We tried to find out if there were any secrets, mechanisms or clues hidden in the object, but we got nothing. It's really a mystery.
On my way back to the guild, as we walked, I heard someone calling my name in the direction of an alley...
- ~Lyunil?!...~
But when I looked at the place it was empty. So I decided to keep walking with the others. This voice doesn't sound like someone I know, but I feel it's familiar… but I'm not in the mood to find out who it is, as I'm sure something else unexpected and nothing good is going to happen.
- ~I can't believe it… It's really you, Lyunil!...~
I heard the voice again, but this time I recognized it a little more, but it can't be her… I turned quickly and could see now that there really was someone in the alley, but the person quickly hid.
I ran towards the alley, I need to confirm that this is the person I think it is...
- Go ahead, then I'll catch up with you!
I said this to the others as I headed towards the alley. But I could see a detail, the hair is long and appears to be a mint green color, which made me believe even more that it could be her.
I kept following the alleys and streets trying to chase her.
- Wait! Is that you?!
But no one answered me.
I kept turning around and trying to figure out where she went, but I ended up losing sight of her. Damn it…
- I just want to talk with you! Is it really you? Elisie!!
…
No answer…
Damn, I really thought it was her… maybe it was just another stalker who had his eye on us…
["Even after all this time, you keep calling her!? How predictable you are, Lyunil!"]
- Is that you! Did you make me come here?! What do you want from me?! Why don't you leave us alone?!
["Wow, wow, wow, let's take it easy on the questions!"]
I looked around to see where his voice is coming from. But I can't identify it.
I knew it wouldn't work, I have to leave before it's too late.
I started looking for a way and headed towards a street.
["Are you on your way out? I just wanted to talk a little bit!"]
- You didn't want to talk until now, I have nothing to talk to you about!
["I won't do anything this time, after all you managed to survive every time, it wouldn't do any good. I just want to place a bet with you."]
Even if I keep following the paths, I couldn't get rid of his voice, it seems I won't be able to get rid of him...
- Ah… /Sigh!/ I have nothing to bet on!
["Don't be so boring! So I'll say it's just a challenge: if you can complete this level of the Tower, I'll come to see you myself, how about?"]
- It would be a much better prize if you stayed away from me for the rest of your life!
["Ha ha ha, don't be so cold. But that's not all, I'll remove the seal I put on you myself!"]
…
["Should I accept this silence as the fact that you were interested in my proposal?"]
- And why did you come to me just to say that?
["I needed to congratulate you for getting this far after all you've been through, even though you can't even remember"]
- You were the one who attacked my clan and all that because I trusted you...
["Amazing, you could remember that! But the truth is, I wouldn't have achieved the power I have today if it wasn't for you! I should be grateful for that too"]
- You bastard, don't play with the lives you took! I'm going to finish this level and I'm going to finish what I didn't get before!
["Perfect! That's what I wanted to hear, you never let it down, Lyunil! But I'll only see you to remove your seal, if you really want to face me just keep climbing the Tower and we'll meet soon."]
- What do you mean by that?
["Oh! Before I forget I need to know, why did you name your guild Ethernyx? Did you remember something?"]
Does he know what Ethernyx means?
["I see… you made this provocation to me without even knowing what it means. You always surprise me, no matter what happens to you, it seems like fate is always on your side…"]
Provocation? Destiny? What is he saying?....
- What does Ethernyx mean?
["You had nothing to talk to me about, remember? What I needed to know and say has already been completed, we'll see which one of us will be the best…"]
He seems to have been more discouraged than before... what's going on?
- Who are you?
…
He's gone. It seems the only way is to pass this challenge he created to meet me in person (if he's not lying). I'll be able to remember more things and finally find out what happened in my past and who he is.
***
The other two days we focused on preparing for the first challenge, even without knowing what it might be we thought about buying everything that could be useful for us in extreme occasions , but our money ended up running out a lot, the cost of living at this level is a little taller than on the previous level which was just a village.
And finally the day came, we were all prepared and equipped, just before the sun rose, to the castle gates that were previously closed, but now it has been opened and all the players were coming in, you could see players of all kinds. and the royal square soon became crowded, I estimate it has at least 400 people and still the square has enough space for everyone, that's really impressive this whole area of the royal castle is extremely huge and ostentatious, the king of this level really is a person of power (is the king the former village elder of the first level?).
In front of everyone there was an empty wooden stage, it seems that the level mission will be announced there, but there is something strange on top of the stage, something round covered by a cloth, what could that be?
Then the first sunbeam came out and at the same moment a person materialized on stage.
- A very good day, everyone! ( ＾▽＾) Here is your one and only loveliest system in the entire universe, your dear TT-chan!! ☆⌒ ( ＾∇ °) But in the form of a very amazing hologram! (ADM)
Hologram?
- I came here to announce the long-awaited level mission to you all, but first I would like to apologize for the delay as some changes were made to be able to fulfill some requirements, our sincere apologies! (-/\- ) (ADM)
She leaned in with her palms together.
It was possible to hear some people starting to talk and suspect what these requirements might be, while others were just in awe of the Tower administrator's cuteness. She sure is awesome to have appeared like that so suddenly, plus she's in the form of a hologram, it must be some kind of special transformation that must be very hard to perform must be what made her magically appear, she must be very powerful (I think it's more impressive that she was able to perform this performance in front of so many people without getting nervous)…
- That said, now let's continue the ad. Usually at other times the quests involved risky places, dangerous monsters, legendary level quest, acquiring extremely rare items, but this time the Tower master wanted to try a different idea and the second level Tower quest is… (ADM)
Everyone focused on her this time, she could feel the silence mixed with tension filling the air.
- … The Royal Tower Competition!! (ADM) ＼( ＾▽ ＾) ／