Friend or Advisor!

The winds blow from east to west. With the twilight gone, it signaled that night had come.

Time and again a woman's voice echoed in the middle of the forest near the foot of the mountain.

Some animals are disturbed and choose to stay away from the source of the sound.

It was because their deep sleep suddenly ended because of that.

And then—

"Thank you, thank you, thank you..."

An old woman repeatedly bowed to the young man in front of her.

The young man was dvito, he just stood still with a forced smile, many beads of sweat all over his back.

'Damn, what situation is this!?'

Dvito was currently stuck in a situation he didn't expect.

He thought what he should talk to Stella's mother, considering it was their first meeting. However, it was Stella's own mother who suddenly did something she didn't expect.

Countless mother Stella said thank you. Dvito's ears were so resigned to what was happening right now.

"...Thank you, one day we—"

"Stop"

Raised hand to try to find a chance to speak. Dvito finally opened his mouth.

"Mrs. Medea, sorry to interrupt. However, I just happened to be passing by and Stella herself thanked me beforehand."

Right. This old woman was Medea Raffleta, as well as Stella's mother. She has the appearance of flowing light brown hair, with black eyes.

With the age of about 34 years, a smooth curved body, breasts that are so plump make every man's passion.

The tattered dress looked like she had been through calamities many times, had the face of a loving and patient mother.

"But…"

Before Mrs. Medea tried to speak, Stella immediately cut her off.

"Mother, did you not hear dvito speak? He has already received your thanks, it is a miracle that we survived until now"

Surprised by Stella's rebuke, Mrs. Medea was embarrassed with her head down.

"I see, I'm sorry sir. pilgrim"

"It's fine. By the way can we sit down first? I think we've been at this for too long"

She realized that a lot of time had passed because of her.

Feelings of guilt overtook she. Seeing Mrs. Medea nodded her head, dvito realized it was a sign of approval.

Without thinking, the three of them sat down opposite each other.

10 minutes passed….

Dvito secretly glanced at Mrs. Medea who was chatting with Stella.

'she's younger than I thought. Honestly, calling an old woman is a mistake'

While observing the surrounding situation. Dvito once again thought.

'Medea's character huh…'

'According to my in-game knowledge, she had no plot and died during a monster attack in the forest. I don't really know, because in the game, knowledge is useless, but now I know what happened'

Summarizing the current situation, whether it's past or present, in other words, dvito accidentally changes the future.

'Do I decrease or increase Stella's potential with this?'

Sometimes, people who lose something precious to them, will feel anger within them, the phenomenon is usually called revenge.

It made Stella feel the rage that ignited her soul's zeal towards becoming strong.

"Haah…. Is it okay to just let it go?"

Of course, no one can conclude this matter. For someone like dvito, it was the most troublesome thing forcing one's will to be strong.

Especially Stella who doesn't bother to grieve anymore because her mother is still alive.

And for Mrs. Medea…

"Honestly, she is my type when it comes to romance"

It's true that dvito has never dated in his life, even though he was only close to one woman. The woman is none other than Rena's senior, dvito sees Rena's senior is just a close friend or relative.

'nothing strange if every man has their ideal type. If senior hears what I'm thinking, I'm sure she will burst out laughing'

Without realizing it, a bitter smile formed on his lips.

It wasn't long before he quickly erased that smile into an expressionless mode.

Come to think of it.

Dvito started to feel strange things from the moment he introduced himself to the two women in front of him.

'strange… isn't dvito's name quite famous. The bastard and disgrace of the mordven family who is a jerk and talentless that's my current nickname'

No one doesn't know that rude nickname, everyone knows dvito's past behavior.

Who does not know the meaning behind the name Dvito Mordven?

Even Dvito's rumors and rumors were already quite well known among the commoners.

It was strange that the two women in front of dvito were not aware of the much-talked about name.

'Do not tell…'

Frowning his brow in deep thought, Dvito finally sighed.

"...They've been locked up in the mansion and even cut off their connection to the outside world"

After muttering such a low voice, Dvito immediately joined the two women's conversation.

***

Several hours passed….

The conversation ended with Mrs. Medea entered the tent to rest.

Meanwhile, only dvito and Stella remained outside by the bonfire to warm up.

KRETEK KRETEK KRETEK

Only the sound of the bonfire interrupted them.

That's the view in front of dvito. Of course, not only that either.

Stella's long golden hair still shone, even though it was night. The eyelashes that follow her hair color are as thin as silk. With gray eyes that occasionally glance at dvito and her red lips who want to say something.

"By the way, it's about the fight this morning"

*LYRICS--

"?"

"I saw, that sword Qi of yours while launching an attack on that monster"

Dvito's eyebrows rose when he heard that.

In Stella's tone it has full meaning

question. That dvito is a stage-2 fighter, while she still hasn't reached stage-2, plus she hasn't done the maturity ceremony yet.

"Is that so?"

'Just so you know, the Qi of the sword is not mine but the hard work of the owner of this original body. I'm just pushing all of her energy that she's been struggling with all these years using [acting talent]. If not, then I don't have the courage to fight such a dangerous thing', thought dvito.

And it's called–

Innate Qi

Something that everyone is born with, the energy that governs life.

In other words, Life Force.

If you use it, you'll have to prepare yourself for the consequences, but…

...I had no choice then.

On the other hand, in this world, both strong and weak people prefer to use divine power and elixir fields to store sacred energy.

Of course.

There was a difference in level, whether it was warriors, swordsmen, spearmen, martial artists or alchemists. Starting from the 1st stage, where it was a level that had already passed the level of the average normal human, the same applies to the 2nd stage that had awakened and managed the Qi in their trained bodies. Followed by stage-3, stage-4, stage-5, stage-6, master-stage, and so on.

Instead of replying to dvito's words, Stella instead muttered something nonsensical.

"I wonder if I can be like that someday"

'what nonsense is this little girl talking about!? You even have the talent to step into the grand master-stage realm one day!'

Holding the curse words in his mind, dvito looked straight at the gray eyes in front of him.

"You seem to have misunderstood something."

"?"

"It doesn't matter what you want right now, more importantly, can you use it?"

"Could it be that I can too?"

"If you put your willpower first, you can do it. Of course you have to start from the bottom, there's no need to rush. There's a saying 'Raindrops will destroy big if they fall non-stop'"

"So?"

Tilted her head as if she didn't understand. Dvito carelessly continued.

"One must constantly dedicate oneself to training. There is nothing more important than hard work. Although it is simple that many people cannot do it. Train like crazy, test oneself to the limit every time, and dedicate oneself to their practice again and again. "

"...."

"If they are able to achieve something that looks so ridiculous, then they will be the ones to experience what is not perfection"

Stella's momentum turned firm, so did her eyes. Hearing dvito's suggestion, Stella understood what he was trying to say.

Dvito rolled his eyes at the sudden behavior of the girl in front of him. He no longer bothered to explain at length.

He also realized that it was already midnight.

"I think it's time for bedtime. Hurry up and sleep, I'll be on guard outside"

"Is it okay?"

Stella said in a concerned tone. Seeing the response, dvito replied.

"Who's worried about who?"

As if there was nothing to argue about, Stella finally gave up and walked towards the tent.

Before that dvito called.

"Wait"

Hearing the call, Stella stopped walking and turned to look at him with a question mark above her head.

"Dvito? What's wrong?" Stella replied.

"I forgot to tell you. If we're going to separate tomorrow, of course I won't just leave you guys. I'll give you a map and my food supplies on the way to the mosque"

"Eh? Why all of a sudden?"

Received Stella's gaze full of surprise. Dvito glanced back slightly and opened his mouth.

"Nothing, have you forgotten what I said earlier. I was just passing by when you were in trouble and I had to finish my business as quickly as possible. There's no way I'd linger in a place like this"

"It's true what you said"

Seeing the look of Stella who clenched her fists and looked at Dvito firmly.

"Me as Stella raffle– no"

Shaking her head. Then repeat one more time.

"Not as Raffleta but only Stella, I thank you for guiding me to the path that God has given me. I promise one day, I will repay your favor"

A soft and confident voice pierced Dvito's ears. Dvito subconsciously smiled, then stretched out his hand for a handshake.

"Of course, I will use your help in the future"

Without hesitation Stella accepted the handshake.

In a situation two people face each other and make a promise. With two confident expressions radiating within them.

Nonetheless.

They know that this is a step to build friendship.