Kiro stands up and follows Esgrieth , then , they continue their way of finding an end of the endless spiritual realm .
-Any questions today ?
-Yes actually
-What is it ?
-Can you explain me what wendingos are exactly ?
-Certainly , Wendingos are the souls of starved humans , wandering the forests on freezing days , seeking to devour anyone they encounter in their way . They are similar to beastmen in appearance ,but fiercer . All their power generates from their heart , covered in ice from the cold . That's all that I know.
Kiro stays silent for a couple of seconds then says:
-How's life going in here ?
Surprised ,Esgrieth says:
-Interested in me today , aren't you ?
-Don't make me regret what I just said.
-It's not that boring after all , your emotions entertain me through the day , I even take a look at your day sometimes . Time passes quickly here , and your company isn't that bad .
-Do you really think there is an end here ?
-I'm not sure , I want to believe so . Hope hasn't killed anybody until now .
-You believe in hope ?
-Some circumstances make me to . There isn't anything to believe here expect hope .
-Says the one who has killed hope since the day she was born.
-Shut up , I'm trying to have my moment here .
-As you say .
They both continue their way . Esgrieth says :
-I see you have mastered my abilities , it's rare for humans to master demonic powers .
-It has happened before ?
- It has , there are two ways of mastering demonic abilities , one is signing a contract with a demon , as you did , and the other is having a demon teach them to you , this way is the hardest since one has to generate all the mana required by himself .
-I see .
-It is still impressive to see you mastering an ability such as time leap , The human body cannot stand the pressure generated by the altering of time .
-The first time I tried time leap , I felt like my body was going to collapse under it's own weight .
-It was smart to train your lungs with the pressure of water .
-It wasn't a smart move , it was the most obvious thing to do .
-I see , well , you should go now .
-As you wish , Well , see you next time .
Kiro wakes up , he yawns and gets up . Luchia knocks on the door .
-Don't enter .
Luchia enters anyways , holding Kiro's clean clothes .
-Here you go , now you can dress up .
-Well , at least you knocked . Now please get out .
Luchia leaves the room, then Kiro starts dressing up . Luchia enters once again , carrying Kiro's weapons .
-I cleaned them , since they were covered in blood .
-Thanks for noticing that .
Kiro puts on his clothes and takes his sword , daggers and wears his claw gauntlet .
-Is breakfast ready ?
-Don't worry , I'm going to prepare it right now .
-Now that I think about it , I'm making it today .
-Well , lead the way
Kiro goes to the kitchen and takes a bowl . He puts flour , eggs , milk and sugar , mixes and cooks it on a pan .
-What is that?
-Kiro makes a dozen ,then he pours honey on them .
-This is what I call pan cakes .
-It doesn't look promising .
-You'll see .
They each take a plate and head to the dining room . They start eating , then Luchia's face sparkles .
-Every time you cook , something amazing comes out , I think you should be the one cooking here.
-Nice try , But I'm sure I will never be such a good chef as you are . Do you remember the recipe ?
-Of course I remember it , it wasn't that hard after all .
-Good , make sure you'll cook this again , ad something of you liking next time , I'm sure it would be amazing.
-You got it .
A knock is heard from the door . Luchia gets up , but Kiro says .
-Don't worry I got this .
-As you wish .
Kiro opens the door , just to see that maid from Vesper's feast , Vallerie .
-He....he.... hello
-What are you doing here ?
-Mister ... Vesper... asked me.....to give you this .
She hands Kiro a piece of paper . Kiro reads it :
-Meet me at the stables as soon as possible .
-Seriously , cannot Vesper just pick me up with his carriage .
Kiro looks at Vallerie , she looks exhausted .
-You look like you need a rest , come in .
Luchia comes out of the dining room and sees Vallerie in a maid uniform .
-Who is she ?
-Give her a break
Luchia comes towards Kiro and grabs him by the coat and starts shaking him while sobbing .
-Don't tell me you are going to replace me, I still want to stay here , I never complained for anything , come on , don't do this to me .
-Relax , I would never think about replacing you .
Luchia sights of relief
-Then who is she ?
-She isn't staying here for long that's all I can tell you .
Vallerie turns to Kiro and says :
-I thank you for your invitation , but I don't think mister Vesper would be pleased to hear that I'm staying here instead of working .
-Don't worry , I'm sure Vesper has bigger problems to think of than one of his maids staying here.
Kiro leaves the mansion and mounts his horse . He heads to the stables as Vesper instructed. Once he arrives , he is greeted by Vesper .
-Glad you arrived here Reaper .
-So what's the deal .
-I want you to get rid of the head of knight's order of Hellar's army .
-I will need more details
-Duke of Ambrose , Dryden Hais Dergrauff is the most decorated knight in Hellar . He leads the order of Knights . Taking him out would be a heavy strike on the knights. You can find him in the knights command post inside the capital . Be warned he is a skilled fighter indeed .
-What is the reward ?
-It's 18000 Drezas , since this will be a hard one .
-As you say , well , I'm setting off .
-Good luck reaper .
Kiro leaves the stables , but he heads to his mansion
-Well , I should disguise myself once again .