A year has passed since Key's birth. During this time, he tried to gather information about the world but there was no form of literature found inside the house. Key tried to sneak outside once but when he did, he found out that his house was in the middle of a forest.
Now that the one year old Key is able to speak properly, he asks his father, Rael about this.
"Rael, why is our house in the middle of a forest?"
"Hmm.. I will tell you if you call me 'papa' hehe."
"Nevermind then." Key turns his back on Rael.
"W-Wait! I was just kidding! Listen to me, Key!!" Rael tries to stop Key from leaving.
"Haaah.. So, what is the reason?"
"Just once is fine, call me 'papa' or even 'father' is fine." Rael pleads.
"I'm leaving."
"Wait wait wait, I'll talk I'll talk!! *ehem* You see, in this forest, we will never run out of food because there are always monsters for us to eat. You don't know yet but monster meat is very delicious, thus making it very valuable especially in the capital where monster farms are rarely seen due to the danger it possess."
"Why are there lots of monsters here?"
"I don't know, but many strong monsters reside here, that's why people call this place the 'Grimland Forest', this place is also being guarded by the ancient dragon, which is the guardian deity of this place to maintain balance, but you don't have to worry about it Key! We made a contract with the guardian deity of this forest, we are free to hunt monsters, as long as we only hunt the fully matured ones. Also, there are many hunters here who hunts monsters illegally, so in exchange for letting us hunt, we are to get rid all the illegal hunters who enter this forest."
"Illegal hunters?"
"Yes, illegal hunters. They are those who hunt monsters without a Hunter Badge. You can get one of those in the capital when you are older, but for now you don't need to know about it."
"Okay. But how come I never saw a monster even once?"
'Still, dragons huh? I forgot that in this world, magic exists, so it's only natural for fantasy-like monsters to exist too.'
"Haha, that's because your mother put up a 24/7 repelling barrier around the area of our house, so monsters tend to avoid our place."
"Ohh! Mother's amazing!"
'Magic! I wonder when can I start learning magic.'
"Yeah, your mother is very strong! She's beautiful, smart, strong, kind, and beautiful!"
'You said beautiful twice you know?'
"But you know what, Papa is even more amazing! I can hunt those monsters in less than a second, wahaha!"
"Oh really." Key looks Rael in doubt.
"It's true! Come with me, I'll show you how I hunt monsters."
"Really?! You'll take me with you?"
"Of course, then you'll finally know how amazing your papa is compared to Ellie. Let's go!"
"Ohh!!"
...
"Where are you going dear? *smiles*"
" *shivers* S-Shit!!" Rael whispers.
"E-Ellie, I was just about to hunt a monster." Rael nervously explains.
"Is that so? Then why are you bringing my dear Key with you? *smiles*"
"I-I j-just wanted to show Key how amazing his papa can be."
"Hmm? And you are doing that by exposing my dear Key to those monsters?" Ellie stopped smiling.
'T-this is bad! I never saw vampire angel get this angry before, who knows what will happen?!'
"M-Mama, it's okay, Key is smart, so I'll go to Rael when I think I'm in danger."
"Stay out of this, Key." Ellie glares at Key.
" *Hiii!* Y-Yes!"
"E-Ellie, there is no need for worry, I will definitely protect Key at any cost. Also, isn't Key OUR dear Key? Hahaha." Rael nervously laughs.
"Ha? Did you say something?" Ellie looked like she was ready to kill a certain someone.
"N-No, nothing."
...
"Key.." Rael whispers to Key.
"..?"
"When I die, always listen to your mother okay? It will take a miracle for me to survive this time." Rael looked like he accepted his fate.
'What happened to you being more amazing than the vampire angel? You look like a dog with his tail behind his legs now.'
"Key, go inside the house.. now." Ellie instructs Key.
"Yes.." Key obediently went inside.
'.. Sorry Rael, I tried my best. I wish you good luck and may you rest in peace.'