The training is over for today, I feel that I have improved even a little in my skill with the sword, and according to Alek, now that I have the magic armor in my possession I could reach advanced in the northern god style in a short time.
The mere idea excites me too much, I always believed that due to my lack of Touki I would be unable to surpass the intermediate range in any sword style, but now I feel more motivated than ever but enough with that, tomorrow I would go to Shirone and I also have to talk with Sylphie or Roxy about whether they want to accompany me... I would like them both to go so that Siegh doesn't distrust me.
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My train of thought was interrupted when I passed through the center of the city, oh...it's true...I'm officially revived, right?
From the way people look at me it is obvious that the news has already spread completely.
"Mr. Greyrat!" a man shouted from the market.
"I'll give you a discount on my vegetables for old times' sake and to welcome you!" he shouted.
For old times' sake?...was my version of the future a friend of yours?
bah, what does it matter, I never say no to a good discount, maybe I sound like some bald character whose training routine I copied many years ago.....
Taking advantage of the merchant's kindness, I bought 1 kg of each fruit, which only cost me 40% of what it would have cost me before.
Deciding to go home, more merchants approached me to offer me their products, I accepted some like meat and bread but my hands were already full and the guys kept coming...
I don't know what moment Paul arrived but when I realized he was next to me.
-It looks like you need help, grandpa? hehe- he said, highlighting the word "grandpa"... is this brat making fun of me?
-Hurry up and help me with this- I said with a frown, I told him
-Yes- he answered while taking half of the bags.
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-Are you on your way to my house?- I asked him as we walked through the streets of the city.
"Yes, but I was going to buy something to eat and I saw the crowd of merchants gathered before you and I went to investigate," Paul explained.
"I see," I replied.
"And....did you go to Asura with Mr. Peragius?" Paul asked me.
"Yes, we went to report my resurrection, how do you know?" I asked him.
(sigh) - Aunt Lisa came home hysterical saying that you had revived... - Paul said exasperated.
"I believe it, she and your uncle Pedro were at my house after midnight and they asked me a lot of questions," I said.
"Hahaha yes, I think so," Paul responded with a funny expression.
I looked at him out of the corner of my eye, angry, and he apologized. ..
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We arrived home with shopping bags in tow, Sylphie greeted us with a big smile and was visibly surprised by the amount of things I bought and quickly started making dinner with Anne.
Nanahoshi welcomed me with a kiss which surprised Paul and he looked in disbelief at Sylphie and she just gave him a smile.
he sighed and didn't ask anything
We spent the afternoon chatting and I told Sylphie that I wanted to talk about something important with her but I wanted to wait for Roxy too.
She nodded with determination and we continued having a pleasant afternoon.
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When it got dark Paul decided to retire, Sylphie, Nanahoshi and I said goodbye to him.
I feel like I've gotten closer to him, I guess?
Roxy returned at night as usual, she looked tired, she must be immersed in paperwork every day like the vice principal Gineas did...
-Hey, I'm back home- she murmured as she took off her tunic and fell on the couch.
Nanahoshi decided to take a bath and decided it was time to talk to the girls.
-Roxy, can we talk?- I asked her as I sat on the couch in front of her.
-Eh? Sure, something's wrong?- she asked as she sat up straight on the couch.
Sylphie sat next to him and they both looked at me expectantly of what I would say.
- It's about Shirone, tomorrow I will leave again with Orsted and Peragius towards Shirone and I would like you both to accompany me - I told them.
They were both confused and as if Sylphie had put together a puzzle in her brain she looked at me with surprise.
-It's about Siegh right?- she asked me. man....she has an elfin sixth sense or something?
-Yes, I am worried about how he might react to me...- I said sincerely.
-in fact, I'm worried too, he hasn't responded to the message we sent him, he was very attached to your other self, you know?..-Sylphie said worriedly.
Roxy looked at her with a surprised face but she also spoke.
-Yes, I'm still worried about how Siegh might react to you...he was very attached to your version of the future, you know? That's why I gave myself the freedom to ask for a couple of days off to go with you to Shirone, but I see that You had already thought about that...-Roxy said as she leaned on the couch.
-You could say so- I said with a smile trying to lighten the mood
-That's why I took the liberty of taking a few days off to accompany you on your trip to Shirone- added Roxy.
-Really?- I asked incredulously
Roxy nodded as she got up from the couch to give me a kiss.
-Well, if Roxy is going, I'm going too- said Sylphie While he got up to give me a kiss
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With all that decided the next day in the morning the 4 of us left together towards Orsted Corp to join Orsted and Alek
I suggested to the girls not to bring too many things as we would only be there for one day maximum.
When we got to the office, guess what? Orsted and Alek were already waiting.
Orsted greeted my wives warmly and they waited for me while I put on the MK2.
So the 6 of us set off towards the ruins on the outskirts of the city.
It took us about 3 hours to get there.
As usual Orsted took out his golden flute and called Almanfi
I could tell Roxy was slightly nervous as we traveled and she talked to Roxy as if they were planning something.
Almanfi arrived shortly after in a flash of light and looked at the group
-There are more of them than usual and also...- Almanfi interrupted himself mid-sentence while looking directly at Roxy
Noticing this, I stood in front of her, protecting her from any act of malice.
-Is something wrong?- I asked while looking at Almanfi with a frown.
-...wait here a moment- was all he said and the next moment he left again in a ray of light
Roxy seemed surprised by this and let out a long sigh.
About 3 minutes later Almanfi returned
-Very well, Lord Peragius will let the demon into the castle - said Almanfi as he began to distribute the golden rods
-The demon?!, what do you mean by that?!- I asked indignantly
I could feel Roxy tugging at my robe, I turned to look at her and she gave me a smile
-It's okay Rudy- she told me
-But...he- I tried to say but Roxy stopped me
-We have to go see Siegh, right?- she said.
-Okay...- I answered.
After our exchange, Almanfi handed me two golden rods without saying anything.
I could just look at him with anger And give Roxy the leftover stick
I could see Sylphie and Nananoshi tense at this, so I relaxed so they wouldn't get uncomfortable.
-Very well, Mr. Peragius will teleport you now- said Almanfi as he left again in a ray of light
Shortly after, everyone began to disappear in a ray of light, until I was the last one left and 30 seconds later I teleported in the same way.
Feeling the familiar sensation of being teleported I opened my eyes and found myself in the castle of Peragius which never ceased to amaze me.
Sylvaril saw us all and didn't say anything, but as soon as she saw me she flapped her wings repeatedly while looking at me angrily.
I looked back at her and asked, "Is something wrong?" She didn't answer and instead looked at Roxy and her expression became even angrier.
Noticing this again, I stood in front of Roxy and asked again - is something wrong? - I said to Sylvaril now louder.
She didn't answer my question and stopped looking at us.
"I will inform Mr. Peragius of your arrival," was all he said as he left.
Who do these idiots think they are? I can ignore the fact that they look at me with hatred, but I will never allow them to do the same to my family. I must talk about this with Peragius.
But now he was more focused on Roxy
For some reason she had her head down and hadn't spoken at all.
-Is something wrong my love?- I asked him
She didn't answer but just gave me a smile
-Roxy?- I asked now worried
Nanahoshi took me by the arm and spoke
-Rudeus, Peragius wa dai ni-ji hito ma sensō irai, ma-zoku o nikunde imasu, hajimete kanojo to issho ni kita toki, peragiusu wa kanojo o nigasanakatta nodesu… kare wa anata o tomodachida to omotte irunode sō shite iru nodesu...(Rudeus, Peragius hates the demon race since the second human-demon war, the first time we came with Roxy Peragius wouldn't let her pass... she's doing this because she considers you her friend)- Nanahoshi said in Japanese.
-I see...but still...I won't tolerate your spirits looking at you like that- I said as I brought Roxy closer to me and hugged her.
-I'm already aware of that- said an imposing voice from a hallway
It was Peragius, and he was walking towards us.
Instinctively I stood in front of Roxy looking Peragius in the eyes
Nanahoshi and Sylphie tensed at this and Orsted looked at me without saying anything.
-Hahaha, calm down, I have no intention of hurting anyone in your family- said Peragius with that smile
Eh?.....
-It's true that I started to hate demons since I fought in the second HUMAN-DEMON WAR But I will make an exception for Miss Roxy- said Peragius
Roxy instinctively raised her head with a look of disbelief
-Miss Roxy, as the wife of Rudeus Greyrat I revoke all your restrictions- he said while looking at her
-T-thank you very much- Roxy said shyly
-Very well, and this goes for you too- said Peragius looking at his servants.
Treat her with the respect she deserves- he said.
Almanfi and Sylvaril wanted to protest but in the end they agreed.
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With this event already ending we headed to Shirone on the Chaos Breaker, the trip would take approximately 5 hours.
With the help of Sylphie and Roxy hopefully my meeting with Siegh won't end in a fight right?....right?!!