The illuminated sight of a forest made up of imposing black oak trees is a well-known scene in the region. This forest is widely used by loggers to extract timber, which is used to build furniture and homes.
However, recently, rumors have emerged about this forest, mentioning the presence of an evil creature that has been attacking lumberjacks. As a result, the area has been temporarily closed off to ensure the safety of the workers.
Inside the forest, a young girl of nine is seen, with a height of 1.36 meters and fair skin. She seems to have accidentally wandered into the woods and got lost inside.
Her long, golden hair is tied up in an elegant ponytail with a blue bow, although the length of the hair remains significant.
The girl is dressed in a white dress, adorned with gold details, whose sleeves are bell-shaped, also in white with gold accents, showing a slight transparency in the gold parts. The girl's deep blue eyes look out over the surrounding landscape.
The girl is sitting on the grass, slowly backing away from a black figure that hides in the shadows of a tree, of which it is possible to discern only the silhouette of approximately 1.54 meters, wielding a small, simple dagger.
I'm going to die here...?
— Please don't kill me... — she whispers, while a feeling of dread, sadness and despair is evident in her countenance; she keeps trembling and crying as she moves away from the creature.
I don't want to die...
The greenish entity moves slowly towards the light, revealing its grotesque appearance, characterized by secretions dripping from its mouth full of sharp teeth and large ears.
It was a goblin attacking the little girl, and as the goblin approached, the young girl retreated even further, until her back collided with a tree.
After the impact, she began to cry intensely, her fear heightened. She put her palms together in a gesture of prayer, begging the gods for help.
— Please, someone save me, I don't want to die here. I'm very young and I have a lot to live for. Someone help me, please!
Just then, a great sound is heard, a cloud of dust rises and, coughing from inhaling the dust, the girl quickly covers her nose and mouth with her arm, turning her head to avoid further misfortune.
What happened?
Tilting her head slightly forward and peering through the dust, the girl discerns a dark silhouette forming.
But... What is it? A person?
However, people don't fall from the sky, do they?
Wait, is that green liquid the goblin's blood on the grass? Did he die?! - The young woman expressed deep surprise and shock; her crying and trembling stopped abruptly at the sight of the inert goblin.
A dark-colored silhouette formed in the middle of the dust, revealing the figure of an eighteen-year-old, 1.87 meters tall. He had medium-length black hair and equally dark eyes.
He was wearing a high-quality black suit and pants with a white tie. He wore two pairs of black shoes and you could see that the sleeves of his suit were folded up; he was leaning over the corpse of a goblin while stroking its head.
— ARGH. . . THIS SON OF A BITCH HAS TO BE A SADIST TO THROW ME OUT OF THE SKY!
— WHAT A FUCKING PAIN! — exclaimed Nakura Gisa, expressing his intense pain and stress at having been thrown out of the sky by a god who had almost caused his death.
— Come to think of it, that guy even smiled before he threw me...
The young woman, who had been sitting calmly after the goblin's fall, slowly stood up, patting the dust from her dress.
— Excuse me, sir, but who are you and where did you come from? — asked the girl, feeling a mixture of doubt and confusion as she was apprehensive.
Nakura Gisa soon became aware of the young woman's presence, which led him to ponder his situation.
A young girl? In a forest?
How could I not have noticed her before?
And what is she doing here?
Is she lost? — His expression, which had previously shown pain and anger, turned to curiosity and concern as he noticed the young woman's presence in a dangerous place like a forest, while his pain faded.
— Aren't you going to say anything? By the way, how did you manage to kill that goblin? ?
Goblin? What's she talking about?
I looked left, right and back, but it was when I looked down that I noticed a completely crumpled goblin. The grass under my feet was soiled with a dark, repulsive green liquid, and in addition, my clothes, which were of high quality, had also been stained.
— Oh. — A strong feeling of disbelief ran through Nakura Gisa's entire body.
— MY NEW CLOTHES FROM MY REINCARNATION!!!! — Nakura Gisa felt her soul leave her body. She put both hands on her head as she turned pale and screamed, regretting that her only clothes had been soiled.
— You can calm down, sir! I can wash your clothes if you like!
— ARE YOU SERIOUS?
— Yes, now, please stop crying, it's shameful!
- THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU'RE AN ANGEL!!! — Nakura Gisa exclaimed, as tears streamed down her face.
— But what about the goblin?
I quickly regained my composure, wiping away the tears and bringing my soul back. I got up from the goblin and stood in front of the young woman, then answered her question.
— Well, I don't know how I managed to kill that goblin; I just fell and, bam! I was on top of him.
— Ah. — The young woman was overcome by a feeling of disappointment, looking at Nakura Gisa with a disappointed expression.
— Don't look at me like that, or I'll cry!
— Your attitude seems rather childish for someone your age.
The pain was intense; Nakura Gisa felt as if an arrow had penetrated his chest.
— I'm not even that old... But could you tell me your name?
— Of course! I am Lucia Bondemont, the first princess of the kingdom of Aetheria! - She utters these words while placing her fist on her chest and holding her head high, showing a sense of pride.
— How nice! My name is Nak-
Suddenly in shock, Nakura Gisa feels paralyzed, questioning his perception. In a state of extreme nervousness, he addresses the young woman in front of him.
— You mentioned being the first princess.... ?
— Yes, what's wrong with that? — The young woman gave him a doubtful look, not understanding the reason for his question.
IT'S NOT POSSIBLE!
I'M SPEAKING SO CASUALLY IN FRONT OF THE PRINCESS OF A KINGDOM! — Nakura Gisa, with an abrupt movement, turns around and bends down, covering her head with her hands as she sheds tears.
I'M FUCKED! THEY'RE GOING TO EXECUTE ME!
— What happened now?
— A-ah, I beg your mercy, queen, for my lack of formality. Please spare my life. — the young man, turning again to the young woman, positions himself on his knees, putting his palms together in a gesture of supplication.
— What? I don't care about titles; frankly, I didn't even want to be a princess.
— R-Really?
— Yes, it can be informal; I feel more comfortable that way.
— T-Thank you very much, young lady!!!
— But what about your name? You haven't told me yet, I want to know!
— AH, FORGIVE ME, PRINCESS! MY NAME IS NAKURA GISA!
— I understand, I've never heard of this Gisa family.
— Eh, I see... But thank you very much for the talk, princess, and I'll see you later.
— Hm?
Nakura Gisa, recovering quickly, gets up and turns to the opposite side of the young woman in order to find a way forward.
— Where are you going?
— Hm?
— Do you really intend to leave such a young princess alone in a forest? Besides, you probably don't know how to get out of here, do you?
— Uh, well...
— Well, my father will reward you and help you if you go to the castle.
— Really?! — The gleam in Nakura Gisa's eyes is evident as he approaches the young woman.
— Yes, but get away from me with that self-interested expression!
Stepping away from the young woman, Nakura Gisa clears his throat slightly, keeping his fist close to his mouth.
— However, what is a young woman like you doing out here alone in the forest?
— About that, I was just out for a walk and I got curious about the creature, because I wanted to see it!
— So you went in, even though you knew there was a monster here?
— Yes!
She says such an idiotic thing with such pride that even I think it's something to be admired.
— And then she has the gall to call me an idiot. — Nakura Gisa mutters to herself, turning her face away with disdain.
— HEY! I HEARD YOU!
The young woman, visibly irritated, begins to lightly punch the young man in front of her.
— Wow, that hurts, huh?
— Argh, just follow me. — Lucia, showing obvious stress, quickly turns around and starts walking towards the forest.
— All right then, Lucia! — Nakura Gisa declares, letting out a sly smile that reveals his sharp teeth.
The young woman, realizing this, feels disgust and contempt at seeing a person like him pronounce her name with such a hideous face.
[Five minutes earlier]
— THIS WILL BE FUN.c
But what is this guy saying? — Nakura Gisa feels a chill run through her body, before noticing a change in her vision.
What? What happened? I felt a slight change in the atmosphere.
That's strange, now I'm seeing an intense blue instead of the white void.
Hm, that looks like the sky, doesn't it?
Nakura Gisa was suddenly surprised when he stopped floating above the sky and began to plummet.
What the...
— WHAT A CROOK!!!!! — The more he screamed, the more his voice became distant as he fell.
In the midst of a tumultuous fall, he began to glimpse the site of his impact.
— A FOREST? YES! THERE ARE TREES AND GRASS! — Nakura Gisa felt relieved, believing that his fall would be comfortable, but he would soon realize that his calculations were completely wrong.
— AAAAAAAAAAAA! I'M LANDING!
— COME ON, TREE! — he shouts, while closing his eyes and spreading his arms as he falls.
However, he goes straight through the tree and collides with a hard object.
— ARGH... YOU'D HAVE TO BE A PRETTY SADISTIC SON OF A BITCH TO THROW ME OUT OF THE SKY!
[Current Moments]
Nakura Gisa and Lucia Bondemont were walking out of the forest, along a path full of vegetation and trees.
Could it be that this girl isn't kidnapping me?
She could easily kill me and hide my body! - Nakura Gisa began to tremble slightly, showing an expression of concern.
— You're thinking stupid things about me, aren't you?
— How did you know...?
— I knew.
Does she read minds?
That reminds me of something; what fear. - The image of a white figure appears in his mind, but he quickly waves his hands over the thoughts, trying to forget them.
— Are we getting there...?
— Hm, I think we are.
— However, we haven't even left the forest.
Nakura and Lucia cross a large hedge, revealing a cliff. Beyond it, an imposing city loomed, the city of Bondemont.
Several small houses could be seen in the distance, although it was impossible to identify them. However, one aspect was clearly visible: the magnificent castle at the center of the kingdom, so beautiful and luxurious that it seemed to glow, even from a distance.
A large white brick castle with several towers of a light yellow hue on top, adorned with yellow flags at the ends and an orange center, which displayed the image of a red lion.
In the center of the castle was a vast keep, which displayed the kingdom's largest flag, a huge banner depicting a ferocious lion.
— D-Do you live there, in that castle...? — he asked, incredulous and slack-jawed, amazed at the magnificence of the castle.
— Of course! And maybe you can even live there! — replies the young woman, as she turns to him and gives him a gentle smile, her hair being moved by the wind.
Now that I realize it, she really does look like a princess. - He displays an expression of tranquillity, returning her a shy smile.
Wait...
— LIVE IN THE CASTLE?! — He exclaimed in surprise and shock on hearing Lucia's statement, with a scream so loud that it was able to scare away the birds in the area.
— Hm? You don't want to...? — Lucia said these words while making a sad expression and starting to shed false tears.
— WHAT? THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT! — Nakura replies desperately, fearing that she has hurt the young woman's feelings.
— Ah, so you've decided to stay?
— EH, EH... — Nakura displays a subtle expression of uncertainty as he ponders the situation; however, the young woman gives him such a melancholy look that it makes it impossible for him to refuse any alternative.
— I'M GOING!
— Good! — the young woman, who moments ago was crying, immediately lights up with joy.
— You really are quite naive and kind, dear boy! — Lucia laughs lightly, finding the situation quite funny.
— But seriously, thank you so much for saving me; I'll do everything I can to help you!
— Thank you very much, Lucia! — He expresses this while saluting.
— You're welcome, but how about we go now?
— Um, are we going to jump off this cliff?
— Don't worry, there's a ladder right next to it, just use it.
— All right, then.
As they walked to the right, they could see a dark aura behind them, concentrated in one of the trees, an aura imbued with evil, emanating the sensation of someone thirsting for blood.
Soon, two large red eyes appeared, completely empty and filled with an insatiable thirst for blood; a dense aura emanated from these eyes, conveying the intention to exterminate everyone.
— FINALLY... I'VE FOUND YOU!