They both started to go away from the cave, the girl took one of the spider's fangs to prove that the quest that had been undertaken could be completed properly.
"Looks like we still have to spend the night before going back..."
The day was quite fast, Azazel had not had time to relax his body.
And, it was already evening. It was impossible for them to return right now.
It was a cold night with a bonfire burning brightly.
"I don't know what to say, thank you for what you have done for me today…" She lowered her head as she said so.
"No, I'm doing this for myself too! It's pity for you that's probably what makes me a strong excuse right now!"
"Why did you do that?"
"I don't know either, but it's probably because I feel sorry for you that you're always being bullied so it takes away the thought that you have to do this!"
She couldn't help the feeling inside her heart that was so strong that it was pounding, Azazel was actually saying this based on observation, he honestly didn't really care what would happen to that girl.
"And, why would you want to do a quest that would already be dangerous for your life? Wouldn't it be better if you prepared yourself for a much better life?"
"I can't do it! I'm a coward myself, the possibility that dying is something that really bothers me…"
Azazel held his chin with a serious face. "You're thinking too much, aren't you better off doing this on your own than following someone else's wish?"
"True, but I still feel scared in this life! I'm always being demanded by others to be better, I thought that my life couldn't possibly get any better…" She suddenly burst into tears as she said that, memories of all the events in her past flashed back.
"I see, you don't have to blame yourself for this! Anyone can make mistakes, not only you have done it, I have done the same thing, but I refuse to give up just because other people never like me! I won't let anyone control my life! I am the one who decides this life, no one else…"
The admiration for Azazel's words was so clear from her face that was constantly twitching.
"Can I do as you do?"
"Don't ask me, but you ask yourself! None of this will change unless you start to change it…"
Instantly the atmosphere became silent, in front of them there was a burning fire that gave warmth.
"Right, what's your name?"
"My name is Ceylin!"
"Ceylin, not bad..."
"Mister, may I ask you a question?" Ceylin dared to speak to Azazel.
"Yeah, say it!"
"I wonder if in the future I will be able to become great like you or not?"
"Little chance is a difficult thing, I won't be able to know if you're capable of it or not! Life is not like turning your palms, you will often be forced to do something you don't like, and you have to be able to do it! Take this quest for example, you did it just because you wanted to please other people, but you never became like yourself!"
Her eyes drop water drops again. "Right, I really am useless! Maybe I don't deserve to live..."
Azazel sighed, he already understood that the girl's life was so stubborn that it was difficult to understand.
"Listen…" Azazel used a firm tone. "I'm not the kind of person to give advice! I'm just going to give you a little warning, I don't care if you want to believe it or not, here I just want you to understand that the life you're living is really hard, and there's no such thing as easy! What are you crying for? The result is not recognized by others, right? But, have you ever cried for yourself who can't be yourself without having to be pressured by others? Have you ever thought that you shouldn't listen to what other people say, and that you should be able to move on without obeying someone you want to impress? Never assume that others will respect you,
Ceylin could no longer speak, her mouth seemed to be silenced to not be able to give any more words.
Azazel's words stabbed into the body, and this was really something that was very difficult for Ceylin to accept.
The day went by quickly until morning came again.
Azazel and Ceylin hadn't spoken since the trip started, the doubt in Ceylin's heart that was afraid that speaking a word to Azazel would only be the effect of anger.
In accordance with what Azazel said last night, the attitude that Azazel used did seem like a soldier scolding his subordinates.
"This is for the good of this girl...." Azazel said from the bottom of his heart.
"Welcome back..." The maid saluted them.
"We would like to report that the quest to kill the Giant Spider has been successfully completed…"
Her eyes widen. "Really?"
"This is the evidence we took..."
The Giant Spider's fangs have been placed on the table.
"It's amazing, you can defeat the incredible Giant Spider with his abilities, many adventurers have tried to defeat him, but still to no avail!" She took the pouch containing the money. "This is your payment..."
Azazel who took that pouch. "Thank you...." He just walked away from there.
Ceylin followed Azazel. "Anoo… will I get paid?"
Azazel didn't answer him...
They continued walking until they reached an area far from the crowd.
Ceylin's face became very worried, Azazel's figure in front of him at this time was really scary, she wouldn't be surprised if she would be torn apart by Azazel.
Azazel started to take the money in the pouch.
"I don't have to expect much, it's obvious that what I did wasn't according to the circumstances, he who's been fighting seriously, while I didn't do anything, I won't get paid for this quest…"
"This...."
Ceylin received a pouch with such a heavy weight. "Eh… are you serious about giving me this much money?"
"Yeah, this is enough for you to accept, don't think that I'll take this as a reward! I feel that the monsters I am facing are not strong, and this money is more suitable if you use it!"
__To Be Continued__