4 {A Trip In This World} (2)

Asher: "Are You Okay?…"

Jay looked at his hand and still felt like this was all but a dream, not only because of the monster. But because of who was speaking to him, his looks, what he was wearing, as well as how he swings his swords too fast for the naked eye to comprehend.

Jay only knew people like this in novels and comics, but the thing that stuck out was who he resembled.

Jay: "Asher Rauls…"

Asher: "?!…"

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[𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘗𝘖𝘝]

I almost immediately caught wind of my name being said from the stranger's mouth. Suddenly the stranger covered his mouth mainly out of desperation.

"…."

Asher: 'He knows my name, but maybe it's because I'm the hero right? But that doesn't make sense, these are the outer lands outside the capital and kingdoms of GradSteil. So how does he-'

I thought inwardly to myself. Until suddenly, my name was called.

"ASHER!!"

Asher: '!?'

I turned around to meet the gaze of a woman, she wore a witch's hat and clothing, her long orange-brown hair flowed in the wind, her crystal clear green eyes shimmered, and she held a magic staff in the shape of a dragon's head,

Asher: "Talia, hey. Did something happen?"

Talia: "No, we finished subjugating the 'Lost' that were attacking the people. But, sorry there weren't any survivors-"

Talia looked over my shoulder to see a male that was a bit cautious and afraid.

Asher: "No there is one survivor, but something about him worries me"

Talia: "Like what? Shouldn't you be happy someone survived Asher?"

As I looked at him, the thought of getting answers out of this person came to mind. But that isn't like Asher Rauls, I gained this sword and the title of a hero for a reason.

I kneeled In front of the stranger extending my hand to him. He seemed shocked and a bit nervous as if he wants to say something but doesn't. Out of curiosity, I spoke with a tame and kind voice.

Asher: "Don't worry, you're safe now. I and my friends are gonna help you out of this hell, so please cooperate with us"

The stranger nodded his head. I smiled as he took my hand, bringing him along with me and Talia. The others were waiting for us over by the entrance of this small town.

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[𝘑𝘢𝘺'𝘴 𝘗𝘖𝘝]

Jay: 'Phew, I thought he was gonna do something to me. But luckily enough, he didn't, I need to find a way out of this situation. Maybe when we're somewhere less dangerous'

Jay looked over at the countless corpses of men and women, and a sudden sense of nausea took hold of his stomach. Trying his best not to throw up, he held onto his stomach following along with these individuals.

But as he walked, he turns his head slightly to the right near a collapsed building. As he peered into it, he saw a shattered mirror reflecting his image.

Jay: 'Wait, who's that-'

As Jay thought inwardly, he realized after a moment had passed. It was his reflection, but he appeared younger, his dark brown hair and his grey-colored eyes seemed more lively, and his face maybe 4 years younger.

But something still felt off about his body, like it wasn't his own.…