13 Victory

"Is there anything here?" Rizark pulled a book on the shelve. When he opened it, he couldn't understand a single word. "Is this an Ancient book? Does anyone know any Ancient Language?"

He turned to his companions which were Me, Eula, Lumine, and Paimon.

I was observing the room and taking out some interesting things. Eula was observing an object with her hand carefully. Lumine and Paimon were also doing some tinkering here and there.

Paimon took out a book on the shelves. Scrutinizing the inside of the book. Shrugging Paimoj replied. "I don't understand."

"I'll let some knights transfer these books to HQ, then find someone to decipher these things. Everything is written here is in the same language, We have to find what plan they are concocting." Rizark cups his chin. His face was serious. "What is the reason are they here?"

I also find it weird. There are too many Hilichurls, it looks like they are trying to invade. Are the abyss order starting their plan?

Shaking my head. I don't understand. Let's get strong for now. I don't want to make any mistakes again.

"As a noble lady like me. I should be proficient in another language but I find this language unfamiliar. What is this language?" Eula picked up a book, she looked at what was inside and, shaking her head she threw it away. "This thing is useless for my vengeance."

Rizark shook his head, ignoring her.

"She's really unique," I murmured.

Well, it's maybe what makes her Eula, I guess.

As for Lumine. I looked in her direction and found her standing with a book. Her shoulder trembling as I could feel the sadness she was emitting.

"What's wrong Lumine?" I approach her slightly confused.

"Brother." I hear her mumble.

I look over her shoulders and see the portrait in the book. It was a boy with a sword as he led an army valiantly. I know the boy and Lumine should know him very well.

I didn't say anything.

"Aether, Brother. This is you, what happened to you?" Lumine whispered. Her hands caressed the portrait lovingly with a hint of nostalgia.

Paimon flew to Lumine "What's wrong Lumine? Why are you distracted? What's that book? Wait a minute. Doesn't that boy look like you? Your brother? Huh? Why is she in a book?"

Wait wait. Paimon relax with your questions. Our girl Lumine is still reminiscing about the past. Hello?

I grab the scruff of her clothes and pull pain away from Lumine.

"Oi? What are you doing? Unhand me, Barbarian Ronan! Lumine help me!" She shrieked when I dragged her away.

Lumine remained silent not even bothering to turn her head away. She was still caressing the book in her hand.

Is this part of the plot? Or are we deviating from it?

So many questions.

This frustrates me. A hacker should know any vital information but in this world my skills are useless.

I should think.

...

"Done?" Waiting for Lumine outside. Not long after she got out.

Lumine turns her head to me and nods. I also nod. "Let's go."

Book on her hand she walks in front.

"Where are they?" She asked.

"They are still taking care of the spoils. Rizark and Eula were having a meeting with other team captains. I'm sorry for interrupting you Lumine." Paimon flew to her side. She apologized to Lumine.

"What for?" Confused, Lumine asked Paimon.

"Huh?" Paimon is also confused.

The two of them are staring at each other.

"Puf ahahaha, Paimon she didn't even know you were bothering her." I laughed.

Well, Lumine was too busy to notice anyone. It's given.

"Ronan, I'm assured that my Brother is alive. I don't know what you are hiding from me, I also have a feeling that you know him. I have the gist of it, the Abyss Order, Teyvat's notorious organization. Why is this book on one of its hideouts?" Pointing at the book in her hand.

"Sigh, It seems I can't hide it anymore. I don't know if this is good for you. I will tell you everything I know... But let's talk about it later." I take a deep breath and release exhale heavily. The nonexistent load on my shoulder seems to be lightened.

"Rizark and the others like to celebrate our Victory. Let's go first. Don't look at me like that. I will really tell you, I promise."

Seeing her scrutinizingly at me, I felt guilty so I reassured her.

Paimon was silent after I laughed at her. She seems depressed.

"Paimon, Rizark said he will treat everyone. There should be a delicious meal. Let's go!" I hastily changed the topic.

"Food? Delicious food! Let's go Lumine." Paimon flew in the direction where Rizark and the others were.

Lumine shakes her head helplessly. She gripped the book tightly. She wanted to know, however, she couldn't force Ronan to tell her.

...

Returning to Calla City. It was already afternoon when we arrived. That battle looked like very long but it wasn't.

Rizark treats everyone to a delicious meal in the Favonius Headquarters. Although it was Hertha arranging that.

"Maggots! Eat and Drink to your heart's content! Today's Victory left me satisfied, your resolve to protect the city and our freedom is astonishing!" Rizark stood on the table as he raised his glass of ale. "For Freedom!"

""" FOR FREEDOM!"""

As expected of the city of Freedom, well country of Freedom. Reminds me of a certain country of Freedom in my world, they put heavy emphasis on that word. But the result is always devastating.

Anyways.

"Yummy! What is this? This is so delicious!" Paimon exclaimed with her eyes sparkling with delight. Chicken drumstick on hand.

"This should be a dish called Sweet Madame," I answered, I stabbed a piece with a fork.

Lumine is also enjoying the food.

"Do you drink Ronan?" With a mug glass of ale in hand, Eula came to our table.

"Ale? I don't drink ale but I can give it a try?" I looked at the drink in her hand and thought about it. I heard ale in the medieval era tasted bad.

"Here give it a try?" She passed the Ale in her hand to me.

Without getting blush like an idiot because of an indirect kiss like in anime. I grabbed the ale and gulped it in one go.

"Puha! That was great! but, it doesn't come close to a cold beer."

"We have a beer. I prefer wine but it seems Rizark is too miser he doesn't want to take out some." Eula crossed her arms as she cursed Rizark under her breath.

"ACHOO! Huh, I have a cold?" Rizark rubs his nose.

She sat next to me, She called out for a helper to serve us some beer and ale. "I don't like ale but it's the only substitute for now."

"Is wine rare?"

"It's not, it's expensive," Eula complained. Her cheeks were already blushing red.

"Aren't you a noble?"

"... I don't want to answer that." She turned her head to me as she glared at me intensely, her eyes were cold for a moment before they returned to normal.

Did I just touch the landmine?

Fuck! Yeah right. I slapped my forehead in my mind. How could I forget? Did I just get my head kicked by a mule?

"Oh, Sorry." I apologize sincerely as I bowed my head.

"Do you like my dance?" Seeing me like that. Eula sighed then asked me softly.

I nodded.

"Would you like to see me dance without my blade?"

Eula's face is red, indicating she is drunk. But her demeanor remained calm and composed.

Lumine is watching us silently as she sips her juice.

I don't know what she meant but her voice contained a slight seduction. I gulped dryly.