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-Outskirts, Thalassia Kingdom.
Ascella's POV*
Now that's done. I made sure to place an homing effect at that tornado ensuring that the bastard will die for good. How could he kill those two little things when they are just adorably running. I'll never forgive anyone who will hurt rabbits! They are the best animal in the world and no one shall deny that for me. Fuuh, that fight was rather long, I never expected to meet a guy on his league immediately. His strength was abnormal and the durability of his body was another one. He could handle my punches easily without even receiving any damage.. that was cool. Though his sin is still intact and I will not forgive him for what he did. Hm.. did Genib and Tania helped Julius like what I said? I hope they didn't run into troubles.
I didn't waste any of my time and ordered earth magic to patched up the destroyed place. I also released my mana resulting to vegetations appearing on the dead land. "Hm, this is better" I gave one last look at the used to be battlefield and returned to the town using gate. Going in there by feet is dangerous specially when people are suspicious of anything that is not helpless like them. I immediately looked for the two after arriving at the town, I was weirded out when they are with the two dark elves that we met before. Did they met them in the midst of the commotion? Then it can't be helped, I don't reallt want them to get close with those two as they have bad personality for me.
They noticed me as they waved their hands towards me. "Yo, did you protect Julius and his company?" I asked as two nodded their heads. I looked at the two dark elves who are unusually quiet and saw them avoiding eye contact with me. Their body were shaking with sweat flowing in their heads, "Oi, you two okay?" I asked out of formality. "W-We are fine! We are sorry for offending you before sir!" Luna said bowing her head along with Lina who frantically nodded her head. I don't get whats in their mind but its probably better to just ignore this. "Its fine, no harm was done. Just fix your rude attitude later so that you won't get trouble with it" I gave them advice as they just accepted it without complain.
I went to Genib to ask what happened, "Hey, whats the deal with those two? Why are they acting like that? The last time me and Tania met with them they were self-conceited" Genin sighed at my question. "Elves are naturally born sensitive to mana, so when they noticed that you are the one fighting against that monster they changed their stance about you.. they deemed you as the same importance with spirits" Genib explained while shaking her head at the two elves. "Wait, they rever spirits? I thought they would only communicate with them" I gave my own thoughts about it since in my past life, elves can be said to be the friends of spirits or so, the reverance is even quite opposite.
"Yes. Its in their blood to worship spirit to the highest point, they could even rebel against gods if it aligns with the spirit's wishes" Genib said with a loud sigh. I see, even she could not understand where fanticism came from huh? Quite rare for the all knowledgeable Genib to have something she doesn't know. "I see, that's why they are refering to me as sir huh? Well either way we would not meet them again so its fine if they stay that way" I said before returning my attention to the others. I saw Julius coming towards me with tired eyes, "Sup, you still alive?" I gave a joke which earned a heavy sigh from him.
"If you are going to break things, please don't do it here. My business stand in this town, what would happen if you destroy everything on it?" Julius gave some words that made my lips twitch. Well he is right, it can be call my fault but not entirely mine, who would expect that a bunch of hobos would summon a demon general? No one expected it for sure. "How about another Follux? Surely we can negotiate with tha—" before I could even finish my words, Julius already appeared infront of me while grabbing my hands. "By any means! Its not Lord Magnum's fault after all. Those people from the slum are at fault here!" Julius changed of attitude was fast even for me. I was sure he would take the compensation but didn't expect he would be this enthusiastic about it.
"Are follux really that special? I know they can make special mages but its not worth that much right?" I asked since I got the follux from the plants that sprouted using my mana... Oh damn, I need to fix it before anyone could go in there. I thought while imagining the battlefield me and Dameas fought, I used mana to make it more acceptable but I forgot what my abundant mana could do in the land! "Oh sorry Julius, I need to do something first" I said before walking away, though I could not get far enough since the two elves appeared by my side. "Sir! Please leave the task to us! We are currently free and has nothing to do, its better to give this to free people than to busy important people like you!", "Yes sir! We are more than enough for any problems that you have! Please leave it to us!" Uhh.. I really cannot get use to this thing.
Welp, since they said something like that who am I to refuse? "Fine, go to the place where I and that big orc demon fought, I know it is currently being healed by my mana but decimate anything in that area. I don't want humans to rally and take advantage of it" I ordered both of them who bowed their head and immediately went to complete to job. "Oi, wait, how about Jorge..?" I tried stopping them but they are already far away so I only looked at the pitiful guy. "Sigh, its fine. With this I am finally free from those two, I can live my life the way I wanted" he said those words with a relief smile... I can't laugh at this, so those two have been tormenting this guy?
"Why are they following you in the first place?" I asked that question since it seemed appropriate. "I also don't know really, they just mentioned something about me being a hero. I don't even have any special abilities to be called hero so I think they are just messing with me" he said gaining my full attention. "Genib, is it true?" I asked confirmation to the spirit who tilted her head first before nodding it. "He really do possess the quality to become a hero, he is blessed by the spirits but not too much like you do" Genib said. I see, this guy could become a hero huh? I look forward to it. I took something out of my storage and handed it to Jorge. It was a plant from the same place where I gain the follux, I am sure that this will open the possibilities within him.
"What is this? Do I need to sell it?" Jorge tilted his head in confusion to my actions. "You can do that but I prefer if you eat this thing. It would bring a blessing to your life if you do" I said vaguely leaving the confused man in his spot. I guess thats that. "Yo Julius, I'm back" I said waving at him who was slacked jaw by something. "Whats up dude? You want to shit or something?" I asked as he just turned towards me with the same expression. "M-M-Magnum! Was that Androba you just gave him!? Its Androba right!? Its gotta be!" He started saying things like I am insane or something on the line. "Relax, whats there to be panicked about? Its just another plant that has the same effects as Follux right?" I said making his face pale. "W-What are you saying?! Its more valuable than Follux!" He said as I just shrugged him off.
"Anyway, your business will probably fall if you continue staying in here. Where will you go next?" I asked him while looking at the destruction caused by my battle against that tough guy. "Since I already got a trump card with me, I'll go to the city of Merchants next. I am looking forward to fighting against those old foxes there" Julius could only sigh in annoyance when he saw my attempt of changing topics but still responded anyway. "Ohh, town of merchants huh? I'd love to go there in the future" I gave him my thoughts. "Then good luck with your own battle Julius, we will be parting ways after this" We continued talking for a few more minutes before stopping, we reached an agreement that we will meet each other in half a year.
After all that talking I finally returned my attention back to the girls. And the dark elves are also here, "Did you finish the job? Here thank you for doing it" I handed them some gold coins making their expression turned blank. "N-No! We could not possibly accept any money from you sir! The task was just easy so there is no need for you to pay us!", "Yes! It was nothing but a simple chore. There is no need for you to trouble paying us!" They said refusing the money but I still pushed it towards them. "Nope, I really hate being in debt towards someone since I already experienced being used because of it" I said shaking my head, the two were stubborn but they eventually accepted it when I said its an order from me and Genib. Hm, they really are loyal to any spirit to the point of obsession.
"Luna, Lina. We are going to leave this town now that it is shattered by some rude monsters. So we won't bother you any further, you may go to your own perspective ways" I said smiling at the two, their attitudes now are somehow acceptable. "S-Sir Ascella! Can you let us two join you in your travels?! It is our roaming time since we just became adults.. we would like to experience more of this world with you sir and Lady Genib!" Lina asked while bowing her head towards us. "Eh, no way. It would be troublesome if you bring trouble to us with your personalities" I didn't sugarcoat my words and pointed it out directly probably dealing some damage to thwir heart. "We promise to not to do anything rash sir, we will only act so if you have given your permission. Just like my sister, I also beg you to let us participate in your journey" Luna the more calm one said while lowering her head.
Ah, this is hard. "Hey Genib, Tania, should I accept them? I'm really fine with just you two though?" I asked opinion from the two who looked at each other before smiling. "I am.. fine with.. it" Tania said, "Genib doesn't really mind, as long as they don't do anything stupid, Genib would accept them without any problem" Genib added making me sigh. This two are not helping either. Do they not understand the hassle to carry two more person with me? Sigh, I wish there would be a person who could handle buying things for... me? "Okay! You two are accepted! But on one condition!" I said smiling greatly creeping out Genib because of the sudden change of stance towards the dark elves. ""Anything you want sir"" both of them exclaimed making me pause for a second before continuing.
"You two will become our maids! We need them since no one here could really handle theirselves except for me. It would be better if you two could budget things or take care of those irresponsible two" I stated all of that while smirking. I can see Genib was pissed but Tania was just blushing clearly embarrassed by my words. The moment I said those words, some light seemed to shine under the eyes of the dark elves, ""...We pledge ourselves to your will my lord"" both of them said in an unusual serious expression. "Well, I accept your pledge of loyalty, just don't be stiff since I don't really prefer those things" I said waving my hands.
I guess I should be happy? I gained two new companions and they are rather reasonable. Well, it was a call for celebration! "Since we just gained two new companions, let's celebrate!" I said and without hesitation place them in a gate that lead towards the Paradise. The 4 was surprised by the sudden new change of scenery as they looked around in awe. "W-W-What is that Ascella?! Genib doesn't know any magic like that! How did we suddenly changed place?! Is it the legendary teleportation?!" Genib started ranting questions that I ignored. "I see.. so this is the power of our lord", "Magnificent! I never seen such beautiful and powerful magic before!" The dark elves commented. "It.. was.. beautiful" Tania commented with a smile. I guess it was worth it showing them the magic.
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