Location
Elkana Capital (under massive reconstruction process )
Time - 7:00 pm
" Umm big brother Chhan ? "
" Shut up and just open your mouth "
" I can eat by myself you idiot brother !! "
Currently inside their new house which was just a few distance from the mansion, Chhan prepared dinner and was about to feed Gwen who persistently resisted
And Chhan annoyed by her embarrassment stated
" Shizela ,a court healer told you not to move much yet, so just suck it up and swallow this !! "
( He's talking about food )
As he brought the spoonful of porridge for her to consume near her mouth
And although embarrassed and relunctant,Gwen was forced to swallow the food till the whole plate was empty
And as Chhan did the dishes and took care of the household chores and went back to her and asked how her body was
" I heard you also have internal injuries ,how are you holding up now "
" Oh! I'll recover after two weeks and with potions ,I'll be back to full health within a month, so don't worry brother but...(turned somber with darkness in her eyes)I don't think I can be an adventurer anymore "
Chhan sat next to Gwen who was not seated on her wheel chair but on her bed
" I'm sorry about all this "
" Huh? "
" All that destruction ... I pondered over it many times but ...{ If i wasn't here ,if I never attacked the demonic worshippers, that likely wouldn't happen in such a drastic way } it's because of me ,my activities as the Masked Swordsman likely caused all this "
Saying it out loud it felt as if a huge load was off my back ,it was a feeling of guilt that had built over for quite a while after all
And now as I faced Gwen prepared to receive her blame ,I was rather surprised to see her looking at me with a gaze that seemed to be a tired look
" W..what? What's with that look? " .
" How's it your fault that those bastards had to be stopped? "
" Huh? "
" Also how's it your fault that they kidnapped children for sacrifices & fuel for their rituals?"(moved closer to his face)
" Uuh (getting cornered to the wall)"
" Don't ever say that YOU!, the masked Swordsman caused that atrocious phenomenon to the capital, if...(started to break into tears) if..if Big sis and Mr Richard heard what you just said they'll break your head for even coming up with such a ridiculous conclusion!! Get it Brother!!!? Haaa haaa haa( gasped for air ) ACKH!! "
Shouting out and getting riled up by her outburst of emotions caused her internals especially her injure lungs and mana core to burn in pain again as she stumbled back clenching her chest
But before she stumbled and fell off her bed Chhan barely caught her within the safe speed limits
"(Sighs in relief) Geez "
" (Coughs out some blood) I.. I'm sorry"
" No , I'm sorry for making you riled up and also -(closed his eyes and pressed his forehead onto her's) "
" Aaah(////⌓////)(blushed ) "
Tsssh
Gwen :" mmm? "{Aura?}
Warm aura flowed on her skin and seeped into her mana veins slowly while repairing as much damage as it could, slowly and gently
Gwen :" B..brother Chhan {He's warm,...I feel...s..sleepy} "
Chhan :" -Thank you Gwen (opened his eyes and looked at Gwen's golden eyes with relieved expression) Thank you for being alive "
With that Gwen fell asleep on his arms as Chhan continued to pour aura mainly through her cerebral mana veins and after five minutes, he put her in her bed and covered her up warmly and left her room and went downstairs
" You could've called "
Shizela :" Mental reassurance is best handled by people who you trust a hundred percent, for both you and that girl Gwen that situation was ideal (she said with a small smile) "
" I trust you a hundred percent too though "
"...(her smile disappeared) Careful with your words ,( her ears turned red) you might break a lot of hearts like that "
" Whatever.. so (sat infront of her on the other couch) , What is it ?".
" Well I have good news and bad news, which one do you prefer first ?"
" Bad news "
" We have no way of locating the Prometheus dungeon as of now "
"( Looked down with a tired expression) {I suppose so ,we can't exactly send out a search and investigation party at times like this and other countries also can't,not after an attack like this to a big country like Elkana, they'll also have be vigilant and will strengthen their defences all out, whoever planned this among those demonic humans is a really daring, dangerous and cunning fucker } That is pretty bad ,so -(leaned back and rested his back on the couch)- Good news? ".
" (Scratched her head and pulled out a badge that contained the tree with four colour ,the symbol of Elkana's flag) This is your reward "
Chhan's eyes widened
" A..a royal token ? "
"Yup"
A royal token, tokens of noble houses carry the name and power of that household and a royal token, possessing this meant that , ,Chhan if he wanted could instantly be given a land in the kingdom becoming a baron instantly ,it could also be exchanged for other rewards like money, artefact or a hand in marriage with any young noblewoman below royalty
" Wow {That Oldman is more generous than I thought } I gladly accept (took the token), so I'm sure there's another thing you came here for right ? "
" (Also leaned her back on the couch) Well here's the thing, Lady Vilier, Stephen's sister, she wants to meet you "
" Lady Vilier "{That's rather strange, I heard she's a very illusive woman who is both kind and quiet cautious }" What for? "
" I don't know and I don't like it at all, she's said she'll tell you ' Personally ' but I'll tell you this in advance (leaned forward) do not trust her, the only thing about her that can be trusted is her loyalty to Elkana get it? "
Shizela seemed awfully serious and cautious of said woman who was the sister of her childhood friend
{Well if she's a patriot she can't be that bad, an illusive woman huh? For a virgin like me those types are my natural predator} " haha I'll...keep that in mind, so when will I meet her ?"
" Tomorrow at her luncheon "
***
Back at the black desert, the white structural entrance of the dungeon searched by kingdoms worldwide opened again
Tssssh
It opened once more
And Chhan who after meeting with Shizela went to his room on his bed suddenly opened his eyes
DANGER!!!
[ A MESSAGE HAS ARRIVED ]
[ WOULD YOU LIKE TO READ IT? ]
[YES]/[-]
on his bed with his black eyes turning blue he looked at the game notification screen infront of him with a dumbfounded look and opened his jaws wide
" HUH?? "
End of chapter