Chapter 19: Roxy’s Past

Roa stopped looking at the fool in Sword Art Online. He had lost faith in that self. He could only rely on himself now.

He, Roa Greyrat, wanted to become the Shadowbroker.

So the question was, how could he become the Shadowbroker?

First of all, his combat power had to reach the ceiling. Unfortunately, this world mainly focused on swordsmanship, and he couldn't beat the Dragon God in a head-on fight.

He was still in the development stage and didn't have strong strength.

Just as the boy was lost in thought, thinking about his future plans, a faint fragrance and a soft touch came from behind.

It was Roxy's scent.

Roa's eyes widened suddenly. Roxy was hugging him, and her soft hands were rubbing Roa's head.

"Do you want to hear my story?" Roxy's movements were gentle, and the touch of Roxy's hair on his cheek was ticklish.

Roa nodded. There was no reason not to accept Roxy's confession.

"My life wasn't good. When I was born, I was congenitally missing the unique telepathic ability of my race. After my parents discovered that I didn't understand telepathy, they told me to stay at home and not go out. My parents also started learning to read and write from scratch for me, but I still cried when I first stepped out of the house and realized that I was different from the children in the village." A trace of nostalgia flashed in Roxy's eyes, and she began to recall with a look of remembrance.

"Until I met the magician Bradicante, who was traveling to the village, I learned about the vastness of the world and studied basic magic with Bradicante. However, after learning the beginner level, my master left without saying goodbye."

"Born into the Migurd tribe, a race feared by others, I suffered a lot along the way because of my congenital blue hair, which looked like green hair under certain lighting conditions (in the legends of this world, 400 years ago, there was a Superd tribe with green hair and a red gem on their forehead who went mad and slaughtered their fellow demons, regardless of gender, age, or even their own family members. Therefore, the closer a race is to green hair, the more they will be feared by the world and become a story that parents use to scare their children at night)."

"When I was 14 years old, I embarked on a journey without telling my family and registered as an adventurer. However, because my race's appearance doesn't change after growing to 14 years old, even though I was 17 years old, I was treated as a child by the adventurers. So it took me a long time to find a place to belong. Soon after, I met my first companions, the Minotaur Norkbara and the Pig-head Brez, and the captain Hakendil. Three years later, I became a B-rank adventurer."

"But the good times didn't last long. The days of working hard, playing around, and laughing together came to an end. During a mission, we encountered a magic disaster. Captain Hakendil was hit by a falling boulder and died on the spot. The leaderless team disbanded as a result. That was the first time I experienced the fragility of life and reality. When I reported to the local guild, the other party replied expressionlessly. I re-examined the value of life." At this point, Roxy sighed, her expression a little dazed.

"Alone again, I looked at the sea in disappointment at the port, and then boarded a ship to another continent - Millis. Because this world had experienced three wars between humans and demons, although it was a time of peace, the towns I went to were also full of discrimination. Even entering and leaving the towns required paying a toll to the soldiers. Fortunately, the port town I arrived at didn't have much discrimination. The guild lady I met there helped me a lot, and I was even invited to work at the guild, but after some consideration, I decided to continue being an adventurer and even took out a loan for a new magic wand."

"After advancing to A-rank, I met a group of adventurers and was entrusted to infiltrate the side of a lolicon merchant to investigate the illegal transactions he was doing. Because there was a risk of losing my virginity, I originally wanted to refuse, but I agreed after hearing that the reward would be four times as much if it was successful. After tying my hair into pigtails, I was successfully noticed by the merchant, but I was also ridiculed by my colleagues for tying my hair into pigtails. I was often forced to change clothes. After the investigation came to an end, I was discovered by the merchant, knocked unconscious, and locked in a dungeon. At the same time, I met other victims there. After breaking the window, I was rescued with the support of my companions. I received a request from the guild to escort the victims back to Millishion."

"After arriving in Millishion, I still encountered various setbacks due to racial issues and the beliefs of the area. I was even attacked by a knight who mistakenly thought I was abducting beastman girls. After learning about the situation in Millishion from the parents of the beastman girls, I stayed away from the crowd in order not to cause trouble for others, even though I was the one being discriminated against. My travel expenses gradually ran out due to discriminatory treatment against demons, and I couldn't go to the next place. Later, I met Mei, who was also from my hometown continent, and was invited to work at a tavern."

"After saying goodbye to Mei and Gadarulf, and the tavern owner, I embarked on a journey again, heading to the Asura Kingdom."

"In the Dragon King Kingdom, I met a minstrel who was also a demon. The minstrel wanted to use me as inspiration for his creation. Once, while escorting a merchant team, I accidentally killed a thief. Because of the death of my former captain, I had changed my views on life and felt somewhat guilty. I kept using healing magic on the thief who had already lost half of his body. After leaving the Dragon King Kingdom, we each embarked on our own journeys."

"After arriving at my teacher's hometown, the Asura Kingdom, I received a request from the guild to go to my teacher's house to urge him to write 'Around the World,' which inspired my teacher to continue writing. Later, I went to the Magic University and studied magic for four years. After learning the Water Saint-level magic 'Thunderstorm Cloud' from my teacher Ginas, I felt that my magic was complete. I was young and energetic and argued with my teacher and parted on bad terms. Later, when I came to the Fittoa Territory to look for work, I received a job to become Roa's family magic teacher."

"That's me. Isn't it ridiculous? And very childish." Roxy's expression was a little lonely.

Roa blinked, thinking about cheesy pick-up lines. After thinking for a moment, he gave up on this unrealistic idea. Roa's small hand stroked Roxy's forehead, and he smiled. Even the serious and cute shota face could show a heartwarming smile. Roa said, "How could it be? On the contrary, in my opinion, Master Roxy is very brave. She can overcome any difficulty, and even if she suffers setbacks, she can still face them bravely."

"Is that so?" Roxy's slightly disappointed expression softened. She cheered up and showed a bright smile. She said, "Anyway, thank you."

"Then, does Master like my gift?" Roa leaned close to the girl's ear.

Roxy gave Roa a chop to the hand, saying expressionlessly, "Too close." She sighed and murmured, looking at the dark night outside the window, "How could I not like it?"