Chapter – 97 (Aftermath (Final))
(*A/N: Here goes 2/3 chapter of this week. Please Enjoy.)
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When Eina was listening to the shopkeeper about what happens last night, the atmosphere in Hostess of Fertility was also not the same as the other days. Even though it was not as lively as when during night, it was still filled with a lot of Adventurers who have their breakfast here before starting their expenditure in dungeon. It's not the like the place is not filled, all seats are still filled with Adventurers but no one is talking and are just concentrating on their food. So, the entire place is silent.
Ryuu, Chole, Anya and Lunoire ignored all of this because their mind is preoccupied with other things. They also knew about Primis deed last night and become astonished. Last Night, when they were about to close their pub, they also heard about how the entire Entertainment District is covered in barrier. Since this is first time in history, Ryuu and Chloe decided to investigate it and that's how they found about it. They also heard about the disappearance of Nobles Lineage.
Even though they were stunned at first, they put it at the back of their mind. They didn't care a least bit about what happen to Nobles and how they sent their men all around Orario. They are only thinking of Primis right now. To them Primis is more important than the disappearance of these greedy Nobles.
'Chloe: But to think he was able to erase one of the strongest Familia on his own overnight, he is a lot stronger than I thought. Meow~'
'Anya: I hope my stupid brother don't try to pick a fight with him. Meow~'
'Ryuu: I wonder how he is doing right now'
'Lunoire: I think he can fulfil my dream of being a husband who can take care of me and let me laze around.'
Even if all of them were in their own thoughts, they have one thought in common.
'All Four: Please be safe.'
Even though they have met Primis only once, they somehow feel attracted towards him. But what they are worried about is, the actions of Gods from now on. It's true that Primis is strong and the disappearance of the entire Ishtar Familia is the best proof. But still it will become a whole different thing if all the Familia in the Orario will go after him. And they are sure that they will. After all. It has happened before that someone or some people have killed a God or Goddess. But none of them has good ending. So, they hope Primis will be safe no matter where he is.
Mia looks at them but remain silent. She can guess what they are thinking but still decided to remain silent since they are not slacking off their job. Syr or we can say Freya has already left last night when her Familia inform her about the barrier around the Entertainment District and she still hasn't returned. Mia could only take a deep sigh seeing how silent her Pub has become.
'Mia: What a man. Ever since he came here, he just keeps on causing one trouble after another. I really want to beat him since he turned by lively Pub into this but I can't since I can tell with my years of experience in Dungeon that I am not his match. But in truth, I am afraid. Not because of his strength but his schemes. I feels like if I become his enemy then I won't even know how and why I die.'
Mia hurriedly shakes her head and return back to her work. She knew that there is no point is thinking about it and decided to concentrate on her work so that she can forget about this topic. Even for the time being that is. After all, she is very annoyed inside because the troops of Nobles have visited her many times since last night to ask if you saw the perpetrator of the incidence or if she saw someone who is talking about this incidence so that they can capture that person.
'Mia: DAMN. If those wretches disturb me again during my business, then I will definitely give them a good beating.'
While Mia was raging inside, Lili and Haruhime wake up from their dream. It is Lili at first who woke up since she can sense the atmosphere is tense all around. Then it was Haruhime. As a Renard, Haruhime is very sensitive to sound. So, when she heard Lili movement and she also wakes up. If Primis was near them than none of them would be this alert. But he isn't so they become alert again. The reason they knew that Primis is not with them is because as a Half-Member even though they can't feel Primis heart like a Permanent-Member, they can still feel a sense of security when he is near them. But since he is not with them that feeling is lost.
Lili and Haruhime get up and then look at each other. Right now, both of them are complete naked. But they ignored it and just keeps on observing each other. They don't know why but when they look at each other they feel like they are meeting with their own kin. The reason is the same as before. Since they both are Half-Member, they feel like they are meeting a family member. But all of a sudden, temperature in the room drop. Now both of them are looking at each other with coldness in their eyes.
No one could believe that the Lili always try to avoid trouble and Haruhime who has extremely kind personality can show such coldness. Even if you are a happy family, there are one thing that is common in almost all Family members and that is competition. Showing that I am better than him or her. That's the same case here. They both are glaring and each other but there is a sharp competitive spirit in their eyes. So, they both leave the bed and stare at each other while keeping some distance between them.
Lili moved all of a sudden and appeared in front of Haruhime in a next second then she punched Haruhime with her right-hand. Haruhime saw the attack that is coming towards her calmly and then parried it with her left-hand. The moment she parried Lili attack, Haruhime took a 180 degree turn and chopped at Lili neck from behind. But before the attack could touch Lili, she ducked in a next second and dodged it. But that's not the end of it. The moment Lili duck, she also kicked back without looking.
When the attack is about to touch Haruhime, Haruhime touched Lili foot gently and use the force of that kick to jump back and keep some distance elegantly. If Lili moves are full of power and sharpness then Haruhime moves are full of gentleness and elegance. Lili hurriedly stands up and move again or that is what she intended to do but she finds herself unable to move. She looks down and widened her eyes slightly.
CREAK!!!
Her foot which she used to attack before and the one whose Haruhime used force to jump back is covered in ice. The Ice not only covered her foot but also attach it to the floor making it unable to move. That time, when Haruhime touched Lili foot to use its force to keep some distance. She also used her magic that time. Means Haruhime not only dodge Lili's attack but also countered it with her own. If it was Level 1 Adventurer, then he or she could easily break free from the ice but too bad Lili current strength is that of civilian. As Lili was looking at the ice covering her foot, Haruhime appears behind her again and chopped at her neck again. This time, Lili didn't have time to dodge it hence it hit her.
CRASH!!!
This time it's Haruhime turn to open her eyes wide slightly. Her hand which she used to chop at Lili neck is hurting. But she ignored it look at Lili's nape which is covered which small pebbles of rocks. Lili turns around and punched Haruhime again. Haruhime dodge again and attack. They just keep on exchanging one blows after another for some time. If someone saw them then they will think that it is fight between experts.
When Twilight implements the skills to them, she implements them deep into their bones and instinct. So, all these skills become natural to them. So, they both are like experts who have been using these skills for years. But as time goes both are started to show the sign of tiredness. After all, in the end both of their stats are of that of normal civilians. So, they know that they need to end it soon.
Lili dodged Haruhime attacks by a slight margin and appears behind her. Then she coats her hand with her earth magic and punched at Haruhime head. If it was before then Haruhime could have dodged it easily but current fatigue has caught up to her. She is not the only one Lili too is also very tired hence this is her last attack. But just when the punch is about to hit Haruhime head, Lili stopped.
Lili stopped and look down. Haruhime's tail has moved and is pointed at Lili's heart. Renard tail might be soft and can't hurt others but it became a completely different thing if you will coat it with ice hence increase its sharpness. Currently Lili and Haruhime can only use their magic to cover single part of their body. Hence since Lili punched is covered with earth, her remaining body is vulnerable. The same is the case of Haruhime. Since her tail is coated with ice, her remaining body is also vulnerable.
They both stay like this for some time and then retreat. After retreating they both look at each other and a smile appeared on both of their face. They come close and shake their hands.
Lili: I am Liliruca Arde. You can call me Lili.
Haruhime: I am Sanjouno Haruhime. You can also call me Haruhime.
Then Haruhime put her index finger at the corner of her lips and went deep into her thoughts.
'Haruhime: Sanjouno Haruhime. Huh. Shouldn't I call myself as "Rigla Haruhime" now? Ahh~. I want to use that name but....'
Then Haruhime look at her left-hand. To be more precise, her ring-finger. Seeing it empty, she sighs. Then she puts a force smile and face Lili again. Lili become confused when Haruhime show different expressions on her face but didn't ask since it appears that Haruhime has no intention of talking about it. Lili just shakes her head and speak.
Lili: So, you must be the one "The Black Swordsman" told me about. The one who join me.
Haruhime: "The Black Swordsman"?
Haruhime tilted her head in confusion and started to think about Primis appearance. Then she nodded her head.
Haruhime: Yes, it's me.
Lili: Good.
Then both of them turn their gaze at the table at the side. There is a pouch and a letter on it. They hurriedly reach the letter and read it.
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It's me,
Lili must have known me as "The Black Swordsman" and Haruhime already know my name. But since Haruhime already know my name then it won't be good if you also don't know my name, Lili. So, let me introduce myself again. My name is Primis. Primis Rigla. Others also called me as "The Black Swordsman". And since I have told you my name in advance, I hope you can prove it to me that it was worth it, Lili. Because of some circumstances I have to leave. I will return in a month. You both must have realized that there are some skills you can use so naturally. I have implanted them to both of you. So, in this next month none of you need to go to dungeon but increase the understanding of your skills.
Another thing, there will a pouch there with the letter. The pouch may appear small but the space in it is large. In it there are 10,000,000 valis. I think this will be enough for both of your expenses for a month. There is also a normal hand size folding-fan for Haruhime and normal dagger for Lili. You can use them for training. There is also a map of Orario just behind this letter. In the map, I have marked place which are usually deserted during Day, Afternoon or Night. You can use these places as your training ground.
One last thing, burn this letter after you done reading it and take care of yourselves both of you.
----- Primis Rigla
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Lili and Haruhime read the letter to the end and then nodded at each other. Then they burned it. There is determination in their eyes to become stronger in this month and want to surprise Primis when he will return. But then they look down at their appearance. Seeing that they both are still complete naked, a blush appears on their face.
'Lili & Haruhime : For now, I think we should dress up.'