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Chapter 22 - War

"Laura, I think I've been here before."

"???"

Everyone in the room beside Angela was shocked.

Angelica stepped up and said.

"Kane, transmigrators are called transmigrators for a reason. They're beings that were pushed out of their realm. And if they were pushed out that means the realm itself locks them from ever coming back. Only people who reincarnated…"

"Yes. I was here before. Although I can't recall who I was, I remember the people who were with me. And one of them is Angela."

Kane looked at her warmly while still holding onto Scarlett.

Scarlett looked at Kane's face and thought.

'Sis told me about what he looks like. Kane looks just like what she described him as. Is that really him?'

Angelica looked at him confused and said.

"That's impossible. Kane, people who have reincarnated cannot remember their past lives. You can't just magically remember memories you used to have, unless…"

"Yeah, there are some perks to being a transmigrator."

"?!?"

"This doesn't make sense! Your existence itself doesn't make sense! What are the primordials thinking?!"

"I think it must have to do with my system."

"Your system? No, it can't be. Gods only bestow systems once they have transmigrated to this world. Wait, did I give you a system?"

"I'm not quite exactly sure, but you did trigger it for me."

'Although it's weird that she triggered it.'

'Zoey, was the zenith system suppose to act like that?'

[Yes, although albeit not quite traditionally, her divinity indeed triggered the system]

'Wait did I have the system before going to this world?'

[Yes, but since there wasn't any divinity in that world, I wasn't able to manifest]

'…'

'If you were there, maybe I could've done things differently…'

[Kane…]

Breaking him from his stupor was Angelica slumped on the floor.

"No! I was saving that for someone else!"

"?"

Scarlett tapped on his arm and said.

"Kane you can bring me down now."

"Oh, sorry."

Kane let Scarlett go and looked at Angelica wallowing on the floor.

"Angelica, what do you mean by giving that to someone else?"

Angelica looked at Kane with her beautiful face turned depressed, then said.

"Gods can only give one system contract. Although higher gods can give out more, since I'm still a young goddess, I only have one. And I was gonna use that to help my temple… But I wasted it on you."

Kane looked at her and then sighed.

"Then, I'll help you."

Angelica looked at him suspiciously and said.

"Why would you help me?"

"I brought you into this mess, and I will get you out. I'm a man of my word, and I always help those who helped me."

Angelica pondered for a second then reluctantly agreed.

"…Fine."

"I'll use whatever I can to help you, don't worry."

Kane looked at her determined, and Angelica's snow-white cheeks turned a rosy red.

"…Un."

'Ugh, why does he have to be so handsome!'

'Wait! I need to talk to Angela about my temple!'

Suddenly a blue light shone on a table and a ringing sound can be heard.

Ring* ring*

"I'll get it."

Angela walked toward the blue crystal and tapped on it.

"Yes, Richard. What do you need? I'm in the middle of the procedure right now and-"

"A war is coming."

"A what?!"

"War."

Kane instantly turned his head and looked at the blue crystal. He walked toward it and said.

"Is that true?"

"Kane? Yes. We recently got a letter from king Alfred. And let's say he was very dissatisfied with what happened, especially with what you did."

"Sigh*, I suppose I gave you a bigger problem than before."

"Kane, head over quick once you're done. We need to discuss what we need to do."

"Alright, we'll head there soon."

Everyone had a grim expression when they heard what the king said.

Laura looked at Kane worriedly and said.

"I'm sorry Kane. I brought you into this…"

Small tears soon appeared in her eyes.

Kane walked in front of her and gently patted her head.

"Laura, it wasn't your fault. Don't worry I'll be fine. I'm a lot stronger than I look."

Scarlett looked at Kane in surprise and said.

"Kane, don't tell me you're gonna fight?"

Everyone turned toward him, their eyes glaring.

"Come on. Look, I have my fair share of experience fighting in wars. I know what I'm doing."

Angela sighed and said.

"Kane, this world is different than the world you came from. There are beings out there that can destroy entire armies, level mountains, and shake continents... and Alfred is one of them. "

Kane turned his head at Angela and said.

"I know... but I'll just get stronger."

Kane looked at the women around him.

"Especially since I have such strong women with me."

Everyone smiled warmly even Angelica.

Scarlett stepped forward and said.

"He's right. I will do whatever I can to help you get stronger. Although I'm weak now, I'll recover most of my power soon."

"Fufu~, I agree. I'll also help you, Kane. Alfred's not the only one that can level mountains."

"Un, rely on me too, although I might not be as proficient in magic, I'm confident in my skill with the blade."

"Hmph, I'll only help since you promised you'll help me."

Kane glanced at them warmly.

'It's been a while since there were people willing to help me…'

[Kane I'll also do my best]

[Noir too!]

'Fufu, thank you. I'll be counting on it.'

Kane had a determined look on his face, his eyes glistening, and a smile of excitement plastered on his lips.

"Alright, everyone. Let's head back."

"Wait, Kane."

"I need to talk to you."

"Scarlett? Sure what do you need ."

"Actually can we talk privately?"

Kane looked at everyone else and said.

"You guys go on ahead. I'll talk with Scarlett for a second."

Angela looked at Scarlett warily, Laura was hesitating, and Angelica seemed jealous.

Angela sighed and said.

"You better not do anything or I might do more than help you train~"

"I'll be waiting, Kane…"

"Hmph, I need to talk with Angela anyways."

"Oh, what do you need? Some tips on kissing~"

"No!"

Angela was chuckling and Angelica's face was bright red. Laura looked at the two and smiled.

The three ladies finally walked to the teleporter, then a beam of light sent them back to the castle.

Kane turned to Scarlett and said.

"What do you need to talk about?"

"Kane… Do you know Yura?"

"…"

"How do you know that name?"

"… She's my sister, and she needs your help."