THE UNNECESSARY WORLD (13)

Marc: Alright, let's get going then.

They resumed their walk, but Juro noticed that the two princesses were lacking behind, their faces showing signs of fatigue. He chuckled softly and said, "Alright, Hayla and Ayla, get on Bell's and Marc's back." His words startled both Bell and Marc, who looked at him with disbelief and annoyance. The princesses also reacted differently: Hayla blushed and gasped, while Ayla just stared blankly with weary eyes.

Marc: Wait, hold up. Why do we have to do this?

Juro: Training.

Marc: Can't you do it? We've already trained early in the morning...

Juro's expression hardened with a serious look and he spoke in a stern but calm tone. "You wouldn't have fallen behind if you had enough stamina and endurance." Bell and Marc flinched at his words, while the princesses looked puzzled. Hayla tried to ease the tension by saying, "It's fine... it's fine... we--" But she was cut off by Marc's sudden movement. He knelt down in front of her and said, "Come on... get on..."

Hayla: E-eh? But--

Marc: Please...

Hayla looked into his eyes and saw a hint of tears. He was hiding something, a painful memory that haunted him. He begged her again, "Please… let me carry you…" He remembered the night when he couldn't move anymore, when he watched helplessly as the flames devoured the orphanage.

Hayla couldn't refuse him. She slowly climbed onto his back and felt his arms wrap around her legs to secure her. She felt his warmth and his heartbeat.

Marc: Is it uncomfortable?

He asked with concern in his voice. Hayla stuttered, trying to reply. "U-uh... n-no... no... it's fine..." She said, feeling her cheeks blush.

Marc: Hmm, okay. Just say it if you are.

Hayla: Mkay…

Marc: Alright, be-- eh?!

He turned his head and saw Bell already carrying Ayla on his back, walking ahead of them.

Marc: Hey! Hold up!

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Meanwhile, the 7th hero yawned and asked her brother, "Hey, brother... why did you agree so easily to the king's request?"

The 6th hero smiled mysteriously and said, "I have my reasons."

The 7th hero pouted and said, "Hmph... we could have killed the king..." The 6th hero just chuckled and ruffled her hair.

6th hero: Looks like we're almost there.

7th hero: Oh, the kingdom? Hehe... I wonder how many people have special eyes.~..

6th hero: Calm down... we aren't going there to be serial killers. Right now, we have to get the two princesses back safely.

7th hero: Hmph.

6th hero: Anyways, here, take this.

he handed her a disguise skin mask that would make them look like ordinary commoners. They were both wanted in the kingdom of Nielism for their atrocious crimes of gouging out the eyes of civilians and nobles and turning the river and fountain into pools of blood. "Ooh, brother, you're always well prepared!" The 7th hero complimented the 6th and chuckled.

The 6th hero looked at her and said, "Careful, alright?"

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Juro glanced back at Bell and Marc, who were struggling to carry the princesses. Their faces were sweaty and their breaths were heavy. "Oh, come on. They aren't that heavy." Juro said.

Juro: Ayla and Hayla, how old are you two?

Ayla: Nine.

Hayla: Nine.

Juro: And what's your height?

Hayla: Four feet four inches. (ಠ⁠◡⁠ಠ)

Ayla: Four feet three inches. (=~=)

Juro: Oh! See, it isn't even that big of a difference. Marc is four feet six inches and Bell is roughly around four feet seven inches. Marc looked at Juro and asked, "How do you know our heights?"

Juro: I measured you while I was chilling on your backs. (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠)

Marc: Huh💢... I see...

Ayla looked at Bell and asked if he was okay. He had been quiet for a while. Bell didn't look back at her and just said, "I'm fine..." Ayla looked concerned but didn't say anything. She just laid her head on his back and closed her eyes.

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After a few hours, Bell and Marc's legs were shaking with every step they took. Juro noticed it but just smirked. "What are you smirking for..." Marc said, showing his annoyance. Juro just chuckled and was impressed that Bell and Marc managed to get this far without resting. He asked the girls to hop off their backs now.

Marc: Eh? Huh? Why?

Bell: We're already here.

Hayla: uhm.. thank you..////

Marc: ^^ no problem

Bell: you were infact having a problem.

Marc: 💢

Marc looked up and saw a huge wall and a gate in front of them. He widened his eyes in awe. He had never been to any kingdoms before, let alone their gates. As the five of them walked up to the gate, they were stopped by three knights.

Knight 1: Stop. Do you all have the entrance badge?

Marc looked confused and mumbled, "Entrance badge?" Ayla explained, "Just like the name, it's a badge that shows you are allowed to enter the kingdom. But there are different kinds of entrance badges. One is a badge that shows you are a citizen of their kingdom. Two is an adventurer badge. Three is a merchant badge. And four is a traveler badge." Marc was surprised by Ayla's knowledge and thanked her for informing him.

Knight 2: Stop the blabbering and answer the question. Do you have an entrance badge or not?

Hayla was annoyed by the knight's rude tone. She walked up to him and said,

"How dare you talk to us like that. I---" Hayla was about to complain, but the knights laughed and interrupted her. "Hahaha, who is this little miss princess here? Aww, are you playing princesses with your family?" They mocked her. Hayla's eye twitched in annoyance. She was about to make a fuss, but Bell grabbed her shoulder and stopped her. He looked annoyed too, but not at the knights. He looked at Hayla and said, "What you did there was unnecessarily annoying."

Hayla: H-- huh... b-but... I was just trying...

Bell: Stop.

Hayla felt a lump in her throat. She couldn't speak properly. Tears welled up in her eyes. Bell just sighed and walked up to the knights. Marc grabbed Hayla's shoulder and tried to comfort her. Bell glared at one of the knights, who said mockingly, "Ooh, has the prince arrived?"

Bell: Have you been to the Enchanlet Kingdom?

Knight 1: Huh?

Bell: Those two girls are the princesses of the Enchanlet Kingdom.

Knight 2: Pfft, and I'm the great guardian.

The three knights burst into laughter, but their laughter died when Bell showed them a crest of royalty from the Enchanlet Kingdom. It was a goldenXblue emblem with a dragon and a phoenix intertwined. The knights' eyes widened in disbelief. They couldn't believe that they had just mocked the two daughters of a very powerful kingdom. Their jaws dropped and they quickly apologized to Bell and the princesses. Hayla and Marc were also shocked. "Where did he get that crest?" Ayla looked at them and said, "I gave it to him. He asked me to lend him the crest when he saw the knights." Marc couldn't believe that Bell was already ahead of them in planning.

Bell glared at the guards and said, "Stop blabbering and open the gate."

Knight 1: Ah! Yes, sir! Right away, sir! Hey! Open up the gate quickly!

The gate creaked open and they entered the kingdom. Marc's eyes widened as he took in the sights and sounds of the place. He saw houses of different shapes and sizes, people wearing colorful clothes and carrying various goods, and animals roaming freely. He smelled food, flowers, and smoke. He heard laughter, chatter, and music. It was very overwhelming for him. He had never been to a kingdom before, and this was his first time seeing one. Hayla looked at Marc and smiled a bit at his reaction.

Marc: Is something wrong?

Hayla: Nothing. ^^

Bell looked at Hayla and said, "Ah... about earlier... I'm sorry..." Hayla looked down before she met his eyes again. She said, "I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have acted irrationally." Bell grabbed Hayla's hand and smiled a bit, making her stutter and blush.

Juro: Oi, you kids are finally here? *munch* *munch*

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𝑪𝑼𝑹𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑺

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Name - Bell Aize

Age - 9

Gender - Male

Race - Human

Attribute - Mix mana

Title - Survivor of the Flame

Old Title - 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒆

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Strength: 37 (+3)

Speed: 34 (+2)

Vitality: 45 (+3)

Intelligence: 87 (+5)

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SKILL SETS:

(Dark Regeneration)

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(Dark Claw)

(Mix Mana Regeneration)

(Mana Leap)

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Map:

(Ishka Village) Population: 200+

(kingdom of Nielism) Population 1.2M+

(Enchanlet Kingdom) Population 50M+

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CURRENCY:

BRONZE

SILVER > 1K BRONZE

GOLD > 20K SILVER

OBSIDIAN GOLD > 500MILLION GOLD

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