A while ago...
"My name is Roxy Migurdia, and I am from the Migurd tribe, a part of the demon continent race. My parents are Rowin and Rokari, both of whom protected me until I ventured out of my village in a quest to find myself. Because I was born without the ability of my race to communicate telepathically, my parents taught me to speak normally, and I could feel less cursed."
Roxy was pained by her inability to have a conversation with others in her tribe. This led her to isolate herself from the rest and ultimately leave what was once her home. Feeling the void in her heart, she decided to leave home and become an adventurer to earn some money, all with the goal of leaving the continent.
During that time, she joined the adventurers' group called the Rikarisu Gang, along with Dale, who later died, leading to the group's dissolution. After those life-altering events, she stayed with Bloody Kant for a while, where Kant gave her a letter of recommendation for the Ranoa Magic Academy. She then headed to Sharia to become a student at the Academy.
Her life within the magic school was dull. She couldn't keep up with others, and her insecurities occasionally made her feel sad. She wanted to have her own love story, wanted someone to cherish her as their treasure, but no one had shown interest in her because of her petite appearance.
Upon reaching the advanced rank in Water Magic, Roxy became a student of Jinas Halfas and eventually became a Water Saint.
After graduating, she left the Academy without saying a word to her teacher and went to the Asura Kingdom to look for work.
She decided to visit every city, town, and interesting place that could give her an unforgettable experience and, hopefully, something that would change her life. Of course, during her solitary adventure, she heard rumors about the third son of the King, who was fourth in line for the throne.
When she heard these rumors, her interest grew, but they were just rumors she had heard on her way to Ars, the home of the high nobility and the capital of the Asura Kingdom. Along her journey, she heard much more about Prince Gilgamesh than anything else.
"Have you heard that Prince Gilgamesh is cursed? Rumor has it that he has sleep issues. Those who tell the story say that he can somehow see the future or at least claims to do so. He assumes he'll be king and will slay all the gods and their religions."
"Don't joke. How can those false stories be real? No one has ever confirmed the rumors about Prince Gilgamesh, and moreover, no one has even seen him to assume that his personality matches the rumors surrounding him."
"I only tell you what I've heard. Gilgamesh is, of course, someone special. He's excellent with the sword to the point where he can completely humiliate his instructors."
"Haha, of course. How can a five-year-old achieve something like that?"
It's true, how can a child be a sword genius to the extent that even his instructors have been humiliated? For Roxy, these were simply false stories, much like the foolish adventurers who claim to have slain a dragon with their own sword.
All the attention is on the princes because they will inherit the world's greatest fortune when they ascend to the throne of the Asura Kingdom. Of course, the privileged are always the most important.
"Thank you for the ride..." Roxy got off the carriage and walked down the main street of Ars.
The streets were luxurious, and unlike other places where adventurers abound, nothing here is similar due to the high level of security in this privileged location.
Roxy was at ease. Besides enjoying some delicious food in the city, she decided to visit the fountain that is said to grant wishes. According to rumors, you must leave something precious behind, and life will return it to you in the way you need it most. Most people do it for health; it was foolish, but she wanted to give it a try, so she tossed a gold coin.
"So, what wish did you make?"
When Roxy looked at the boy with golden hair, blood-red eyes, and a calm gaze, she felt he was special and replied, "Someday, I hope to get married, maybe not now, but it's something I hope to do in the future."
"A very human wish, considering you're from the demon continent. Although that privilege isn't just for humans. Each race adapts it to their lives, makes it their own, and cherishes that feeling as much as they can."
Roxy thought she had hit rock bottom when a child started talking to her about life. She was about to turn and leave when the boy spoke again, "Miss, do you know magic? First of all, my name is Gilgamesh, the future king of the central continent, and if you wish, I can be your husband."
"Are you the prince?" That was a clumsy question, but Roxy couldn't process the kind of information Gilgamesh had given her right after meeting her.
"Don't be alarmed. I'm just looking for future wives for my future self. You might not know this, but if I don't do this, he won't be able to marry anyone again. When I say 'he,' I mean myself, both the same and different in two distinct times." Little Gilgamesh, realizing he had spoken too much, turned his head. Fortunately, Miss Maga was still there, so he added, "If you teach me magic for a month, it will be more than enough. By the way, I'll pay you, and you can boast that you trained the world's greatest warrior."
Roxy couldn't exactly recall why she had accepted, perhaps all those rumors about Prince Gilgamesh had influenced her decision. Only after the first few weeks did she not regret her choice. She had never known anyone to learn magic just by seeing it once, and it was humbling. But she vividly remembered Gilgamesh's words regarding this.
"My talent is granted by the gods; I have no right to compare myself to humans because I have learned to be like them for a long time. I can't take pride in being invincible because no one was born like me. I'm proud of how far you've come, Roxy. If we ever meet again, I can cure your curse, give you the power of a goddess, and when that time comes, you'll be my wife."
She knew that Gilgamesh was no ordinary child; he could see people's past and even parts of their present. He said that, in the future, this would be a source of displeasure, although it wouldn't be fun to see whom he would end up marrying. But that was how the future worked, and he would have to accept it.
The weeks turned into months, and only after realizing that she had to leave did she, having learned so much about life from someone who might be the reincarnation of someone incredible, depart from the Asura Kingdom, slightly worried about what future Gilgamesh would become and if he would keep his promise.
Although it was hard to discern the variables of time, she knew she had to let it go and went in search of another job, which she was immediately hired for.
On her way to her next job, Roxy remembered the silly promise she and her student had made.
"Remember to always make a choice, to kill or to spare, all those who are your enemies, remember it well, but in the end, make a decision." Roxy looked at her first and best student, who had learned everything she could teach him.
"We'll meet again, perhaps in a slightly different way, but when we see each other again, we'll never be apart, and when the time comes, if you haven't found your love yet, let's get married." Gilgamesh looked at Roxy and said these words with a happy smile. He bowed respectfully and said, "I'm sure we'll meet again."
"I don't believe that. If you claim to be someone completely different, you won't remember me... As long as we don't see each other, you won't remember that I was ever your teacher."