With an orb of light shining our humble hearth, a bowl of cold stew in our arms, and an abyssal darkness over our heads. I am thankful that I can still fulfill my bodily needs... Now...
(About the bathroom... Let's finish this quickly before I need to use it. Good thing I used one before we head this way and I haven't eat or drink since then... If what Nicole thought about me such situation is to wash your mind of such things!)
"Haha! Still got it within me! Say, don't you people think this promotion quest is a bit too... Hard? Like I get it it must be hard but this is just overkill!"
"Well, I doubt the frontiers beyond the map or even the creators of labyrinth and dungeons would care. I say they take that as a compliment."
Zenon replies back as he then takes a drink he pull from his bracelet when Ye-Hua points her spoon at him replying:
"Well, that's true but you don't gotta slap reality to our face!? What about you, Sova Ssi? What do you think?"
"I think the fact that we actually have a city sized trial grounds is pretty amazing."
Zenon nod as his face return colour replying:
"I think so too, since this is what it feels like to venture unknown lands. The feeling of unfamiliarity, getting lost, hungry, cold, longing for home, hostiles and traps everywhere, desperate to mark lands and either in search for food source and water as we make maps, and while everything wants you dead since you're an invasive organism."
We both look at him with a dead pan face of realization as I realize,
(That's... When he say it like that... Adventuring is gonna be super dangerous. And expensive if what Jin-Yeon said is true...)
As Zenon enjoys his meal more, he played with his food a bit saying:
"Probably the only thing immersion breaking is that the enemies speak our language, but otherwise this is quite the genius set-up. This is like a lite trial for Pioneers. No wonder the run of the mill wanderer got duked in the first hour."
(He may be more talkative than he is quiet... This is much better for me though. Still...)
"But I'm still confused why are we even being targeted by the Hunters in the first place? Aren't we just here to train and if we're lucky, beat the boss? Shouldn't they try to help us since we're all trying to survive?"
Ye-Hua stops before she manage to put the spoon in her mouth as she stares at me. As she lower her spoon, she took a deep breathe and let it out replying:
"Do you really have to ask? It's because of you!"
*Splat*
Ye-Hua points at me with her spoon when parts of her meal fling to my face. Yet the worst part is not the gooey texture but the SPICINESS burning your skin!!!
"Ow! Ow! Ow! Hot! Why is it hot in the skin!?"
"Waaah!!! I-I'm sorry Sova Ssi! Here some wet napkins. I'm so sorry! I didn't mean that to happen!"
Ye-Hua pulls some cold napkins out of her bracelets and lend it to me as I wonder how much can magic items keep within them?
*Psssh*
"Haaah~ much better..."
"I'm surrounded by imbeciles."
Zenon slaps his face (Mask) shaking his head but I ignore him and continue asking:
"But really? Me?"
Zenon sigh replying before Ye-Hua could, saying:
"I have to agree with her, Sova... Ssi. Simply put, your sky rocketing popularity pulled the envy of so many. And when the mob mentality comes into play, their only dream is to pull you down with them. And we and he others that already failed... Are just extras that they decided to swept alongside it."
"That sounds horrible..."
Zenon nods saying:
"True, if you ask me, I would've been happy to know our country could produce, give birth, or welcome such a talented..."
Even without his eyes, or maybe because of his frown, he seems to glare at me before continue saying:
"Individual... I would try to convince the people above and help them to nurture such talents so it can bloom and help everyone grow. To hell with the paranoia as long as they can change for the better."
"That's a very inspiring thing to say."
(He really is a good guy... With a nasty mouth...)
Ye-Hua nods along and starts counting with her fingers saying:
"That's right! That's just how influential Pioneers are after all. There's only around 100 of them or so in this Continent, and 600 or so in the entire Southern Frontier. To put a perspective into it, the population in the Southern Frontier or the Confederation and its Friends are around... 21 Billion which I'm definitely wrong since that's definitely don't add up with the statistics I learn myself, like this silla kingdom already has a population of 900+ miilion. There's no way that there's only 21 Billion if we add up every single people here. But let's just follow what they publicly tell... So, 21 Billion divided by 600 which is... Like 1 over... Uh... A lot of people!"
(Wait, I how many zeroes is that? I mean... Uh... 100... 600... Around... What do you call around 6 zeroes?)
Zenon who finished his meal wipes his mouth with some leaves before he eats it and extend his mask yo his whole face again commenting,
"Pretty bulky with your knowledge but a bit dull in the process."
"Hey! You think you know how much is it then!?"
"It's 1 over 35 million people. It's not even that hard when the number end with zeroes."
"Well, sorry! I never passed my math test! (Or even my mid school)..."
I hear Ye-Hua answer back only for her voice to go softer at the end. Zenon ignores her a continue saying:
"In another perspective you can compare Pioneers the same as Special Rank Hunters."
"Really!?"
(That means, Jin-Yeon is the same rank as Sis Rubeca? Brings a lot of things to consider on how I should interact with her).
"And if I have to be honest, they're even more valuable. Since there are more Special Rank Hunters than Pioneers out there."
"Awesome...!"
"Awesome indeed. Yet a bit sad to hear, then again if they are that many they would lose their special rarity and reputation."
Ye-Hua glares at Zenon with jealous and angry eyes saying:
"Well, look at you, aren't you just a smartass!? With your calculator brain."
"Thanks for the compliment, I'll take that over some dumbass who I can't believe are Master in the High Arts of Magic."
Zenon replied back with a mocking grin and Ye-Hua scraps her bowl with her spoon in anger as she answers back saying:
"Oh, you... You big jerk! I don't care if you're scary! Sova! You... You don't know the answer too right!?"
I nod and look at my meal realizing that,
"Yea... I can't even count over 100... Compared to you two, you're both geniuses..."
Ye-Hua seems to calm down as she puts her bowl down and hold my hands with tear in her eyes saying:
"Sova Ssi... That's even more pathetic than me. And sad... How will you count your savings?"
"And she recommended you? Unbelievable..."
Ye-Hua looks at me as if I'm living a miserable life while Zenon looks at me with mocking skepticism. Feeling a bit irritated, I brush her hands away and finished my meal, quickly replying:
"Well I don't know why either okay! I mean, I just joined a few days ago and met her when I was being evaluated."
Wiping my mouth with Ye-Hua's napkin I remember,
(I suppose it involves around being with that Taiga person or Gruncle Jordan but I'm not involved!)
Ye-Hua lifts our bowls and place it over the grinder saying:
"Point is, being a Pioneer means being respected with the highest Honors by even the Kings and Rulers of a country. Cause, sometimes a nation could spend centuries having no pioneers at all."
"Hmm..."
(This adventurer business is really... Cut above the rest).
"And even if they have someone that talented I doubt they want to send them into a borrowed state rather than putting them into the military or their own respective department of their government. But that system doesn't work in the south where there are still many Frontiers to explore after that new Frontier! And even many more people to pull from from the large population! So the Pioneers here are the cream of the crop, the crème de la crème!
And just getting the recommendation from one of these bestest of the best can guarantee you a successful future no matter where you go! And just saying, they can't just recommend anybody since their reputation is what keeps an Adventurer alive! So if they pick a shit, they'll career turns to shit as well!"
(That's a lot of pressure suddenly falling to my shoulders. So Jin-Yeon's reputation is on my shoulders now? Woo whee... I suppose I should put more effort now).
"Wow, I never knew they're that important. And I'm learning a lot this evening... What about Void Explorer then? What about them? I heard they're above Pioneers?"
(Maybe a bit too much info... My head starting to hurt and my eyes are sinking in... But... I still wanna learn more, cause it sounds awesome and cool!)
Ye-Hua finally finished her meal as she throws her bowl at where ours are and laugh replying:
"Hohoho! Don't get me started, Sova Ssi. There are no stationary Void Explorer in ANY Frontier or nations. Cause most of them lives outside of the map. And well, let's say that some Frontiers are their hometown or where they live, then I guess there's only about... 30 or so that comes from the entire Southern Frontier for the past half millennia. Miniscule compared to the already rare, Pioneers."
"That's... Why is everything so ridiculously over the top!?"
Zenon shakes his head replying:
"It's not that crazy when you realize that those are just one of the many jobs you can dream off at the side of the head. Besides, Adventurers are not the first thing that comes to mind for the end of a job, and not everyone's talent lies in battle or survival. Most people's talent lie in farm cultivation, creation and artistry, or even just a simple talent at the kitchen. Nothing involving with destruction, if there are that much powerful individuals, I doubt there would be a time of peace like we have now."
(Hmm, I guess he's right, if there are many powerful people like Pioneers running around, I doubt anyone would be calm).
Zenon look at the empty bowls before he drinks his bottle and continue saying:
"If you want something ridiculous then there's the Deities from Heaven. The [ Ansei A Jusei ] What every people alive with ambition in the Southern Frontier dreams to become."
"Oh? The four Deities? Right, I heard that everyone who qualifies can become one of their successors. Being one means to be remembered for eternity! If I remember, the Northern Peninsula have the previous War God right?"
(If what that armoury gramps says is true. And I suppose he's right, for those who wish to etch their names in history usually do so in a spectacle of glory and fires of fame).
"You know? Well, it seems while you lack in numerical, you sure pack it all in Literacy. That is true, I think that would be easy for you to understand then."
"I don't! Like what the hell is Ansei A Jusei? Sounds like some weird juice!"
Ye-Hua barge between us and Zenon pushes her aside with a cool sheathed sword he summon before putting it back in, probably to avoid direct contact and continue saying:
"Right, anyways, since she hasn't answered your question as to why we're targeted. Or you more specific."
"Oh, yea, you're right. Why though?"
"From the wind whispers, I heard the Hunter Guild Masters from around the continent except from Heaven and unaccountable nobles with Wanderers of their own are displeased with your success. So they place a very hefty bounty upon your head. VERY hefty bounty."
"You don't need to repeat that."
Ye-Hua who uses her staff and tap the ground as our bowls and her tools sinks to the earth and cleans our remaining trash asks,
"I'm curious, how much did they offer for that many Hunters to participate? There's around hundreds- no, thousands gathering around near the perimeter when I first arrive. And they actually WoRk ToGeThEr? There's even multiple High-Rank pretending to be Mid-Rank among them!"
(Ah yeah, that Moon Swordsman or something. He's definitely High-Rank).
Zenon folds his arms and lay down laughing maniacally replying:
"HahahaHHAHAHAAHA! Haha sorry..."
He churns around the ground before he gets up again saying:
"To be honest, even I am actually surprised myself.Everything is so stupid and ridiculous, I can only laugh at it. It's more healthier too than being mad-"
"Just tell me!"
"You're getting more brazen, girl."
"Eek!"
As Ye-Hua cowers behind me, I nod along asking:
"Yea, I wanna know why they want to do this? To harm me... To harm us."
Zenon sighs and stretch his arms before saying:
"Fine, since those money are the culmination from multiple rich and influential individuals from across multiple Continents and different countries, I'll just tell you the total amount in two currencies we use here yeah?"
"Sure!"
"Mhm!"
(Wait across continents? How did news travel THAT fats!?)
Still shocked by the realization, Zenon pulls out a red note from his bracelet and opens the one with the green bookmark. As he reads he soon starts saying:
"Last I check and count before entering here, it's estimated around 14.7 million Yuan. Or 1.761 billion and 60 thousand Wu here. Not counting the extra 10 million Yuan or 1.198 billion Wu, for the extra of crippling her if she has qi or some extra powers."
"Prffff!"
I felt my eyes almost popped out from my head as I wonder how do all the people up above count their money. And my heart feels like it could pop as I heard how much they value my head.
"Why!? I... Why are they doing all this!?"
"Jealousy and Selfishness is definitely the main reason but there's probably more to that as well. In fact, I dare say the reason we got sent here for a promotion quest is because of those parasites as well. It seems they want you to suffer as much as possible."
(I may not know the true value of money but even I can tell that is a TON of money! Are people really that... Desperate? To kill a stranger like me?)
*Smash* *Shake* *Shake*
Feeling the earth quake as I realize I'm sitting lower while the light orb floats higher. Ye-Hua smashes her staff to the ground creating a huge crater that seems to make us climb of we want to get out of this cave. She walks away holding the walls for support before she smash her head shouting:
"Bu- te- te- blrrrghgh raaah!"
"Sova Ssi, I think we should leave."
"Uh, but-"
"WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUUUUCK!?"
*BOOOOOM*
Ye-Hua eyes goes red before she shines in red and exploding.
"Okay! We need to get the fudge out of this cave- huh?"
"Agreed, hold on."
Zenon grabs me by my cloak and pulls me away and my spear fall off my back. We run outside from the opening Zenon makes and barely escape the radius. Using this chance he claps his hands as its sounds makes a a hurtful ringing sound at my ear before he stretch his hand put shouting:
"Stupid idiot! {Storm Barrier!}"
A giant purple barrier erected with him as its centre when I realize Ye-Hua has just single handedly obliterated the entire waterfall and frozen lake. But the new transparent barrier made by Zenon seems to stand and protect us from the Hunter that is panicking and scrambling to surround us. Ye-Hua seems to continue stomp her feet around shouting:
"That's the same as getting the minimal reward after hunting an Apex Rex Monster class which is above a goddamn Champion! The ones those Special Rank Hunters Fight! I have so many fucking questions! Like does that mean her head is even more valuable than the fucking monster causing this Martial Law in the first place!? And more like why aren't they using all those money to hunt that monster down and lift this stupid Martial Law!? I am not a subject of this kingdom but I am still so pissed and sorry for the people here!? Why do they even pay their fucking taxes then!? Why don't they help SOLVE the hunger problem in the Northern countries when they only need a quarter of that money!? All they did with the money is pocket them rather than spending them on the economy! And... And... Aaargh!"
Ye-Hua seems to be consumed by rage as her body is now shines again and as I ready for impact she kneels down in defeat and didn't explode it seems...
(Whew!)
She punch the ground multiple time shouting:
"Doesn't that mean Sova's head is ACTUALLY more than the worth of even the kingdoms up here!? The Geom kingdome before only has the GDP worth of 2.2 Billion Wu! And the Kingdom of Goryuk over the Tokun Channel is only worth 1.2 Billion making Sova's head worth double the kingdom and over a hundred million people!
I just don't get it! Why is it always these people that hold the money! The riches! And all the power!? I would choose a goddamn tyrant who knows how to use the money over some fucking dunce! Don't they have at least some Finance advisor!? Why!? Why!? Why!? Why!? Is this God's fucking joke!? To see me relieve poverty twice as the rich flounder their undeserving wealth!? Dammit! Right... The ONE responsible for all of this...!"
"Y-Ye-Hua Ssi?"
As it all seems to calm down, she seems to stop glowing. I approach her slowly before finally reaching her saying:
"Ye-Hua Ssi, please calm down. I don't know your circumstance but please... Take a deep breathe and look around. We can try listen to what you have to say later but right now, we NEED to have some calm."
Ye-Hua breathing quickly when she silently slump over the ground as if all the energy has been sap from her...
(I suppose that makes sense after what she pulled).
Zenon appeared beside me shaking his head saying:
"Haaah, it seems I should've kept my mouth shut. And it seems she values money very dearly... Haaah, anyways, this barrier will hold us in for a little while."
"Okay, thanks..."
I kneel lower as I see that Ye-Hua's still awake. I lend her a hand, saying:
"C'mon, I'll help carry you. This place won't last long."
Ye-Hua with shaking arms take my hand as I pull her up and give her a piggy back ride...
(Ah schnitzel... My bag got blew up... Great, there goes all my traveling gear. Gotta buy a new one when I get back).
As I look around, I notice a small crater where my spear drop, in that crater, my notebook is still there along with the pen.
(Very neat! And that thing is ridiculously sturdy! Best investment ever! Still what is this thing made off? And the pen survived as well? Now I'm even more curious with what the paper and pen is made of).
When I start walking Ye-Hua hugs my neck tightly as she brings her head close to my ear whispering:
"I'm very sorry. I... I just don't know what got over me."
"It's fine. I suppose I'm glad you open up with us."
She hugs me tighter as she seems to wrap her feet around my stomach as well replying:
"Uuurgh! This is all my fault... You know, I'll stay at the sideline as we travel next time. It seems being quiet is what I better do."
"I don't think so, sure keeping it in is good but if you hold it too long well, this happens. So try to express sometimes so it doesn't bottle up and this happen. If you ask me you're pretty amazing with magic control."
"You know what, I think we might just get along fine. And will you listen to my complaints when you date Jana Ssi? I mean we'll probably travel together."
I felt my spine tingle hearing that question but...
"I haven't defeat you yet-"
"Oh shush it!"
Ye-Hua drills her fist at my noggin before saying:
"We can have our duel at the end. Why are you so insistent on following that? I really can't tell what you see within her! Besides, she said "during" the promotion quest which is around this 2 days. So we just gotta finish this before the second day and we'll have the entire day for our duel."
"Oh, I see... So it can work like that?"
"I spent enough time with her to know how she comb her hair. Trust me."
"Okay... But now I feel bad about myself."
"What for!? You're doing great! She has picky taste but she won't refuse a passionate request. Especially you who's trying to do your best following her words... Like seriously why would you go so far?"
(About all the trust I'm going to throw away when I betrayed you... I'm going to regret it).
"By the way, can you help keep that notebook for me? And that spear beside it? It's important."
"Oh? Wait it survived the blast? More like I'm sorry! I blew up your stuff!"
"Yea-"
"I'll repay you back when we get back to the city. Okay?"
"Right, so can you please grab it now?"
"Sure! Watch this!"
"Right..."
Ye-Hua levitates my book and pen before warpinh it in her bracelet when I see Zenon walking ahead of me saying:
"Alright, now that we've eaten, rested and exercised a bit. We should start planning."
Ye-Hua grabs grabs me tighter asking:
"Wait! Before that, I still can't understand how Jin-Yeon Ssi could pull this much? I mean sure she have a great reputation, but she's still a Pioneer. To cause this much chaos, you need to at least being recommended by a Void Explorer."
Zeon being taller than us both look down on us as he folds his hands replying:
"Really? You're still on that?"
"I won't explode again, I swear!"
"Haah, you really underestimated Jin-Yeon the Storm Walker aren't you?"
"Explain How!"
"Did you forget your own words? There are only hundreds across this Frontier. And Void Explorer are non existent at this point right?"
"Get to the point!"
"Sigh, simply put, Jin-Yeon the Storm Walker or her new title, The Storm Ruler is one of the most prominent Pioneers among our time. Last I heard from me mom is that if she keeps up raking achievements like always..."
"Wait, don't tell me...!"
"Yup, in a around 2, or if she's lucky with Sova who she voted and praise getting prominence and achieving the same or close... That's around 1 year we're gonna have a new Void Explorer in our Frontier."
"Whaaaat!?"
I felt my jaws almost fell from my mouth as I heard him while Ye-Hua froze and drop her staff. And soon fall on her back as I hastily pull her back and regain balance. She levitates her staff back to her arm and bury her face in my nape replying:
"Huuuurp... Goodnight. Lend me your back, thanks. So many talented people out there, my hometown calling me genius feels meaningless the more I travel. (Even a decade of start and experience seem to be not enough either against those that are truly talented).
"Wait, what?"
She seems to ignore my question as she leans her chin on my shoulder which tickles me.
"I thought I was suppose to be recommended by her, many did thought that too. But after knowing what she will become I now know I must strive to be better so that I could be acknowledged by her and maybe have the potential to be as strong as a Void Explorer... Sova!"
"Y-Yes?"
"With her strength now, she's pretty much a Void Explorer in everything but name. I hope you can live up to her expectations. She must have think you can or will be a Void Explorer."
"S-Sure?"
"In the end of the day she chose you, so... Can we please start planning now?"
"Ah, yes please!"
"I actually already had an idea. Simply put, it's time for you to shine!"
"Excuse me?"
"You see, I believe in Jin-Yeon nim. And so in return I believe in... You... Anyways! She must've seen something within you and you must bring it out! Or stop hiding whatever it is you have!"
(Oh, I have one... But I suppose I should use it. Well, I already plan to use it. But no harm playing dumb now?)
"Yea! I suppose I can do more Martial Arts Techniques!"
"Not really what I had in mind but, just saying it now. You're going to fight alone."
"I'm sorry, what?"
"What you think I can help with them on our tails? You think the Hunter's going to sit still while we fight? Me and what's left of that mage on your back will hold back the approaching Hunters while you defeat the Boss! I actually thought fighting the boss first but realizing that you probably have no Crowd Control or area damage skills, I doubt you'll help with holding them back."
"Ah... I see..."
"Besides, they've definitely nested themselves in that temple by now. So we gotta break through first. I'll be the lead while you will conserve your energy until we reach the entrance."
(Haaah, if I was a normal situation and if I was still weak, I would freak out but...)
"You can count on me."
"You're more reliable than I thought. And I'm surprised you didn't ask why."
"I'm kinda have my own reasons... So when do we start?"
"Wait, Ye-Hua, I know you're still awake. I hope you can control yourself now. What you just did has compromised many things, and to be honest, I am quite livid."
Zenon brings his face close to Ye-Hua as he speaks with boiling anger while I felt some water dripping on my shoulder where her head is. Zenon then takes out a expensive-looking potion with red colour saying:
"Drink this it'll restore your stamina somewhat. Cause you'll be fighting alongside me after you help escort her, with your state you're just a liability to her."
I feel her arms tightens as I hear her whisper:
"(Eek! Sova Ssi, take it for me)."
"Ah, sure."
"(No! Don't talk to me now!)"
"So... I'll help her drink it?"
"Whatever, as for the time, we'll do it now!"
"Now!?"
"Now!"
"Why!?"
Zenon looks up at the two moons saying:
"Just like us, the Hunters also need to rest, they're probably exhausted doing everything since noon or getting all their equipments since yesterday's early morning probably. But unlike us, we had rested and other than that dumbass on your shoulders, we both still have energy to spare."
(Well, I suppose he's right, I'm not tired or sleepy yet).
"Alright. It's so that there are less and weaker Hunters coming after us?"
"That's it, and we'll have more time fighting the boss... Also, it's because that dumbass blown up our base so we can't really rest either."
"Uuurgh!"
Ye-Hua growls in pain as she takes the potion from me and starts drinking it. Now then...
"Ye-Hua you still haven't grab my spear. I need that to fight."
"Ah! Right! Sorry!"
(Wait, is she strong enough to carry it?)
Ye-Hua use her levitation but...
"Rrrgh! Huuuup! Hah... Hah... Huuuup!"
She tries with two hands and till her eyes seems to pop but no avail. Zenon who's watch us kneel down asking:
"Not only is your process dull but it seems you need to work with your magic along with your strength enchantments."
Ye-Hua relaxed and seems to straighten her back as I feel the balance breaks.
"Well, smarty-pants! If you're so sTrOnG, why don't you give it a try? Besides, my position is bad!"
"Hmph! Pathetic but I'll play along."
Zenon use one hand first to hold it,
"Hrrrgh!"
Before long he uses two hands and try to lift it...
"Hrrrraaaaagh!"
His hands starts to glow red and soon enough...
*Lift* *Smash*
Being able to only lift for a second, he quickly lose balance and drop it to create another crater inside a crater of the weapon in another crater made by Ye-Hua's explosion.
"That... That must be some cursed item refusing to let anyone else touch it!"
"That don't make sense when Sova's an Owlian!"
Seeing then argue and since Ye-Hua is sticking to me without needing me to hold her. I let go one of her thigh and easily pick it up with one hand before puting it in my shoulder again asking:
"Is it really that heavy?
They both look at me surprised as Zenon sighs saying:
"Never mind, it seems you have super strength and speed or something for Owlian. But that doesn't make sense for her to only choose you because of that!"
Ignoring his comment, I realize maybe because the weight, but the sheathe the gramps give me has start to go loose and decided to just hold it in my hand all the time.
"Hehe, Sova, just be careful of your strength okay? You might accidentally squish me to death."
"Oh, don't worry, I learned to control it now whenever I'm not on combat."
"Oh, whew~ that's a relief."
(Though maybe it might hurt a little since if I hug too tightly it still hurts for Yoo-Ah... More like is Yoo-Ah okay when I hug her in my sleep? I'm surprised I didn't squish her, O should count my blessing then? Weird for me to say as a Owlian).
Zenon walks past me and look beyond as I realize we could see the Temple from here. Zenon takes out a potion bottle before chugging it all down, he looks back at me with his purple eyes glowing brightly saying:
"Now, you better keep up with me again, Sova Ssi."
"No problem! Lead the way!"
"Wait, you can actually catch up with him? You're fast. But please not so fast okay?"
"No worries!"
(Fuuuu... It seems things will end faster which is good. And I got myself some temporary allies too, woo! I don't know what Yoo-Ah meant with all those rivalry but working together is much better. Still...)
I look around the place and notice only the Hunters gathering and watching us from afar behind the trees. But,
(I wonder where do the people watching us from? It's uncomfortable to know someone is watching you but you don't know from where and...)
Feeling her warmth on my back amongst the cold, I remember my time on the walls of Rucina city, my weakness and inability to protect or extend my attention to someone else...
"Say, Ye-Hua..."
"Hmm?"
I can't help but hide my face and frown asking:
"You're strong right?"
"The hell are you asking about!? Of course I am! I mean aren't we both strong? Well we probably won't be as strong as Zenon or in the grand scale of thinks but yeah I am in this particular instance!"
Ye-Hua then drills my head amd mess my hair saying:
"And what's with that question huh? You think just because I exhausted some of my magic you think I'm weak!? Shame for you! Sha! Sha! Why don't you surpass Zenon first before asking me that!"
A bit annoyed by her action I shake my head replying
"Urrgh! Sorry! Alright then, Hold on tight!"
(Yea... I suppose she's strong...)