Chapter 101: The Guardian Flame Lord
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Dabi returned home after a long day of battle in the Dimension gate, his mind preoccupied with the thoughts of the new semester and the responsibilities that awaited him. His first stop was the training room, where Loira sat meditating, her body glowing faintly from the energy of the mana stones surrounding her. The stones' soft, ethereal light shimmered in the dimly lit room as they released their energy slowly into her. Absorbing two mana stones was a slow process—months, maybe even longer—but it was essential to her recovery.
Dabi quietly closed the door, not wanting to disturb her. As he walked into the main living area, he heard the cheerful voices of Eli and Mira returning from school. Their laughter echoed through the house, bringing a small smile to Dabi's face. It was moments like these that made all his struggles and battles worthwhile.
He greeted his siblings, who excitedly told him about their day, and then moved to the kitchen to prepare dinner. While he chopped vegetables and stirred the pot, his thoughts drifted to the new challenges awaiting him. "Three days," he thought. "Three days until the new semester starts. I'll be buried in combat training, and I won't be able to spend much time with them."
The semester was going to be rigorous, focusing entirely on combat training, field missions, and advanced techniques. Dabi would need to be away from home, possibly for extended periods. As much as he trusted Loira, he knew that her absorption of the mana stones would leave her unavailable for a while. He had to ensure that Eli and Mira were safe.
They ate dinner together at the table, Eli and Mira talking excitedly about their classmates and school activities. Dabi listened, smiling at their energy, Eli and Mira tells some students bough their dog and cats with them in the school. They want take Fen and whity with them. Dabi let's ok but his mind was elsewhere, he had excellent idea. He looked at his siblings, their faces lit with happiness, and the weight of responsibility pressed down on him. He needed to find someone who could protect them while he was away.
Later that night, lying in bed, Dabi stared at the moonlight streaming through his window. The silvery light bathed the room, casting shadows across the walls. His mind churned with thoughts. "I have to find a bodyguard for them," he concluded.
Dabi pulled out his communication stone and typed up a recruitment post on the adventurers' website. The job description was clear:
Recruitment Post:
Position: Bodyguard
Rank Required: Master Rank( Level 200-299)
Duration: 4 months
Reward: 1,000 gold per day
Requirements: Must stay 24 hours with the client.
Satisfied with the terms, he submitted the post and put his device aside. He closed his eyes, knowing that this was the best course of action. Eli and Mira's safety was his top priority, and with the new semester coming up, he couldn't leave them unprotected. Soon, sleep overtook him.
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The next morning, Dabi awoke to the early sunlight streaming through the windows. He stretched and immediately checked his communication device for responses. To his disappointment, there weren't many applicants.
He sighed, realizing that it wasn't surprising. "The reward is decent, but a Master Rank adventurer can earn more in a dimensional gate," he thought. "And it's a commoner's request, not from a noble family. Most Master Rank adventurers would rather take a job from a noble, where the connections and prestige could benefit them in the long run."
Only four people had applied for the position. Dabi contact them and arranged to meet them in the afternoon in a restaurant to conduct interviews.
When the time came, three of the four applicants arrived. Dabi sized them up quickly. They were not exactly what he had hoped for. Each one was a Master Rank adventurer, but they were all injured, looking for an easy way to make money while they recovered. Their injuries made them less capable, and while Dabi sympathized with their situation, he couldn't trust them to protect Eli and Mira in a crisis.Dabi them too order some foods and start the interview.
After brief interviews, Dabi was ready to dismiss them all when the fourth applicant arrived. The door opened, and a tall, middle-aged man entered. His jet-black hair was slicked back, and his skin had an unusual tone that immediately caught Dabi's attention. He didn't look like anyone from around here. At first glance, Nafo seemed foreign, but upon closer inspection, there was something familiar about him, though subtly different.
The man introduced himself as Nafo. He walked with a calm, almost regal air, sitting down across from Dabi. Without much preamble, he said, "I will be in charge of the safety. But I won't attack anyone unless absolutely necessary. Killing someone is out of the options. Tells If the enemy is very strong, I mean stronger than me then, I will only attack to distract them to take my client in a safer place."
Dabi raised an eyebrow. "A bodyguard who won't fight?" he thought. This was odd. His curiosity piqued, Dabi used his Insight and Analysis skills to check Nafo's status. What he found left him speechless.
Nafo's Status:
Skills: Flame Lord (All types of fire kneel before him)
Level: 399 (4 ring wizard only for readers)
Age: 50
(Note: Dear readers Nafo is a very important character. He is also a protagonist of a another story, if you want find about him then wait a little bit. I am working on Nafo's story the script is ready, it will be eiter a new book or site story. Let me in the comments which you want.)
Nafo was a Grandmaster (Level 300–399), just one level shy of becoming a Void Breaker (Level 400–499), After a saint the most powerful ranks in the world. There only a few saint in the world. If he clear a void rank dimension gate he will become level 400 reaching the void breaker rank. Dabi's mind raced. "Why would someone this powerful be interested in a simple bodyguard job?" he wondered.
"Why are you here?" Dabi asked, unable to mask his surprise. "You're extremely strong. This job doesn't seem like something you'd need."
Nafo's expression remained impassive. "I have my reasons," he said simply.
He reached into his cloak and pulled out his rank card, showing it to Dabi. "I will do everything necessary to protect your siblings. I will live with them 24 hours a day, but I have two conditions. First, I will not kill anyone unless there's no other way to protect your siblings, but you have pay extra for that based on the enemy strength. My job is to protect, not to become involved in unnecessary violence. Second, I require a one-year contract, and I need 10 million gold as payment. Additionally, I'll need personal time whenever I decide. Rest assured my personal time won't be often."
Dabi considered the offer. Ten million gold was a steep price, but Nafo's power was undeniable. Hiring someone of his caliber would ensure that Eli and Mira were safe from any threat. After weighing the pros and cons, Dabi agreed.
"I accept your terms," Dabi said, shaking Nafo's hand. "Your only job is to protect my siblings. Nothing more."
Nafo nodded. "Understood. I will begin tomorrow."
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Later that evening, Dabi gathered his siblings and explained the new arrangement. "I've hired someone to protect you while will be absent for new semester combat training, he will protect both of you from any danger" he told them. "His name is Nafo, and he'll be staying with us starting tomorrow. Uncle Nafo is very powerful fire Wizard. He is just like in story books you read."
Eli and Mira's eyes widened in surprise, but Dabi wasn't finished. "I also have another surprise for you," he said with a smile. "I'm going to use my Universal Contract skill to bind Fen and Whity to you. They'll be your protectors from now on."
Eli and Mira practically bounced with excitement. "Really?!" they shouted. Will we be able play and go to school together, and sleep together.
Dabi laughed. "Yes. (Normally, you'd have to awaken your class to make a contract like this, but with my skill, I can make an exception.")
He activated his Universal Contract skill, linking Fen to Mira and Whity to Eli. This was no ordinary contract—it allowed the children to summon the pets at will, without needing any mana control. The pets would respond instantly, appearing by their side whenever they were needed.
Eli and Mira's eyes lit up with joy. They couldn't believe they now had their own protectors sprits beast pets. "We can call them whenever we want?" Mira asked, still in awe.
Dabi nodded. "Yes. Just think about them, and they'll come to you."
The rest of the evening was filled with excited chatter as Eli and Mira talked about all the adventures they would have with Fen and Whity. Dabi smiled, watching them. He felt a deep sense of relief, knowing they were now even more protected.
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The next morning, Nafo arrived promptly at Dabi's house. Dabi introduced him to Eli and Mira, who were initially shy around the stoic, powerful figure. However, as children often do, they quickly warmed up to him, bombarding him with a flurry of questions.
"Uncle Nafo, can you breathe fire?" Eli asked, eyes wide.
"Do you fight dragons?" Mira added, her voice filled with wonder.
Nafo smiled softly at their enthusiasm, answering their questions patiently. He indulged their curiosity, telling them stories of his adventures, though leaving out the more dangerous details.
As the day went on, Eli and Mira grew more comfortable around Nafo, and Dabi watched with a sense of peace. His siblings were safe. With Nafo, Fen, and Whity by their side, there was little that could threaten them now.
Dabi tells his siblings of you two face any problem you must ask uncle Nafo for help, don't hesitate. Got it ? Dabi asked!
Eli and Mira both ask at the same time can we asked uncle Nafo witt homework. Dabi tells I was taking about others problem not homework. But his cheerful siblings dint list to dabi at all, after asking the question they run to Nafo tells him help with their homework. Dabi runs after that hoping to stop, but was late they have already asked Nafo. Dabi with shy tone tells Mr Nafo you just then then you know how kinds are. Nafo replied it's no problem. I will help them with the homework.
Dabi show Nafo his room, which is next to his siblings rooms and dabi room is the opposite one. Dabi also tells Nafo their a training group in the house basement he can checkt that. Dabi also tells about loira and the in currently recuperating and healing. Nafo nods , got it.
As the sun set and the house grew quiet, Dabi stood by the window, gazing out at the moonlit landscape. Tomorrow, the new semester would begin, and his journey into advanced combat training would start. He had lot to learn.
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