Chapter 25 - Regret

Next Morning

We were standing outside the Pure Jack.

Xiona " Best of luck, Usman." She said with a blush.

Usman" I shall do my best."

Firuza " I can't believe, I am saying but we should leave." She said with a wry smile.

Ufia" Go ahead and kid. Don't worry, she will be a great noble and warrior when you return." She said patting xiona's back.

And we left.

Usman " So, what's our next spot?" I asked Firuza.

Firuza" The town called Eternal Lament." She said seriously.

Usman" What happened to have a name like that?" I inquired.

Firuza" Mass murder."

Usman" Who did that?" I asked.

Firuza" Cultists... when they were in power." She said recalling.

Usman ' Must be some bad memories.'

Usman " Who's the current lord?" I said changing the topic.

Firuza" Liberal Voclain, a 65 year old man. Who believes in freedom, opinion and harmony." She said with a smile.

Usman" Seems like a decent guy. Family?" I asked.

Firuza" They died in the war against cultists." She said sadly.

Usman ' Another old one with a good heart.'

Near sunset, I projected the tent and started the fire . I was cooking our meal when I saw activity on my map. 19 ice Mephits were going to surround us.

Usman ' Nah, I don't think so.'

I stood up and started shooting arrows according to the location in map. And they all died in 14 shots.

Usman ' Man! This really worked! Map is OP!'

Firuza " WHAT HAPPENED?!!" She asked again in a knee length shirt.

Usman " Just Took care of some pests." I said looking aside.

Firuza" O.. okay."

Next noon~

We were moving when I saw 13 orcs coming towards us.

Usman ' They have heavy defence.'

Usman " Get behind me." I said to Firuza.

Firuza " Wh.. what?" She asked.

Usman " Now!" I said shooting arrows.

She got behind me and I bombarded the orcs

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Usman ' DAMN! THERE ARE STILL THREE!!'

I took out my swords and began chanting.

Usman " I am the bone of my sword. Steel is my body and fire is my blood."

Usman ' It's better to settle this quickly.'

As orcs came out, I rushed towards them with enhanced movement.

Orc" HOINK!" It shouts slamming a club at me.

I dodged it easily and beheaded it.

Orc" HOI!" An slashed with a great sword on my back.

I side steped and beheaded him. Last one came with two axes, I beheaded him rushing past him.

I projected normal swords and looked towards Firuza. She was on her knees, looking down.

Usman " You okay?" I asked.

Firuza " No! I am NOT!" She said with tears flowing down her eyes.

Firuza " I wanted to help you after what you have done in Pure Jack. But I am nothing more than luggage to you now." She said holding her chest.

Firuza" I want to be useful to you and fight with you." She said and started crying.