Talking to Uncle Diss

{Day 476

'Memories.'

When you remember me, it means you have carried a part of me with you.

That I have left a part of my being in you.

It means you can summon me back into your mind, regardless of the countless years and miles that may separate us.

Love transcends the dimensions of time and space.

...

When you remember me, it means that if we meet again, you will recognize me.

It means that even after I die, you will be able to see my face, hear my voice, and speak to me in your heart.

As long as you remember me, I am not lost.

...

When I feel more like a ghost, your remembrance is what helps me remember that I truly exist.

When I feel sad, you are my comfort.

When I feel happy, it's partly because of that.

If you forget me, a part of who I am will be gone.

Remember me, and I will live.

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As I finished another page of my book, I couldn't help but remember the girls, since it has been one year and three months since I decided to leave my organization and a little over a year since I last saw Yuri, Maria, and Secily.

At this moment, I find myself sitting atop a large demonic monster, as it was one of the missions requested by the adventurer's guild, so I took the time to accomplish it.

I must say that this year has felt a bit lonely, but every time I think about it, I can't help but also remember how much progress I have made during these years, which brings me comfort.

I closed my book and put away my pencil, and then I focused on removing the important parts from this beast that could serve as evidence of completing the mission, and finally, I burned the corpses that were in this place.

Upon realizing that I had nothing left to do, I stepped on the air and disappeared from that place, reappearing once again standing in the middle of the sky. I must say, the view from these places is truly incredible. I never thought I could do this so easily in my previous life.

Without wasting any more time, I took a step forward and disappeared again. I was heading back to the adventurer's guild to claim my rewards.

When I reappeared, I was outside the door where the guild president was located. Some time ago, I stopped entering through the main entrance because a lot of people would gather around me, eager to meet me. Since becoming an S-rank adventurer, I had gained fame. What surprised people the most was my young age, something I have never hidden.

So, many girls started approaching me for that reason. Since arriving in this world, I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't be with someone who only wanted me for convenience or was only interested in this young and attractive body of mine. I wanted someone who genuinely cared for me.

Knock, knock!

After knocking on the door, I had to wait for a while until I heard a deep voice coming from inside.

"Come in..."

I didn't want to waste any time, so I entered straight away.

"Oh, Jin, seeing you return, I imagine you've completed the mission," the man said with surprise.

In response, I simply nodded and placed a bag with the necessary evidence to prove the mission's success. The guild leader didn't dwell on it much, as my attitude towards guild missions had always been the same.

"Excellent, Jin. Let me thank you again for this. Also, here's your card as an SS-rank adventurer, as I promised. Congratulations on becoming one of the few adventurers with this rank," he said with a smile.

It's worth mentioning that most guild presidents are either A or S rank, so in terms of status, I am now above them.

"As for your reward..."

But before he could continue, I interrupted:

"Deposit all the money into my usual account."

"Alright, but I want to inform you that the King wants to meet you. He also has a mission for you, it seems."

Upon hearing that, I was surprised. The king of this country, King Tio Dis, wants to meet me? What kind of mission would be so important to require an SS-rank adventurer?

"When should I go to the castle?" I asked, seriousness in my voice.

"Take this badge. He told me you could come whenever you were able to after completing your mission," the guild leader responded as he handed me a token with some enchantments.

Upon receiving it and realizing it was still midday, I decided to go quickly. It would be disrespectful not to respond to a summons from the king. "Then I will leave right away."

In an instant, I disappeared from the place. When the guild leader saw me leave, he could only sigh and gradually calm himself down. My presence was quite intimidating, and the reason is that I have spent most of my time killing and training.

I decided to freshen up and change my clothes since it wouldn't be appropriate to go to the castle with the scent of demonic beast's blood. After cleaning myself and dressing, I put on a mask again and headed to the castle.

When I arrived at the entrance, several guards surrounded me, aiming their weapons at me. "Who are you, and why are you in this place?" one of the guards said.

I didn't want to cause any trouble, so I took out the token that the guild leader had given me. "I am Jin, an SS-rank adventurer. I was informed that the king wanted to see me."

The guard looked at the token, and his expression quickly changed. He carefully took it and went to inform his superior to verify the matter's authenticity, as it was of great importance. After a few minutes, another guard came, but his attire was different, clearly indicating a higher rank.

"Sir Jin, please come with me. The king is waiting for you," he said. I nodded and followed him. We passed through several corridors. I must admit, Tio Dis doesn't hold back when it comes to luxury. Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at a door guarded by two guards. Seeing them, I could sense their relative strength.

After a moment, the door opened, and we entered a grand hall. At the end of it stood four people. I could only recognize Tio Dis, but I could imagine who the others were. The older woman must be his wife, and the children should be his sons.

When we reached the front, the guard knelt, and I bowed. I would never kneel before anyone. Seeing my action, everyone frowned, but they didn't speak. In this kingdom, there are no more than two SS-rank adventurers. Although there are people in other fields who may possess similar strength, they are also few.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty," I said politely.

"Oh, don't be so formal. The pleasure is mine. I never thought there would be such a talented young person in my kingdom," Tio Dis responded.

"It's all due to hard work," I humbly replied to his praise.

"Hmm, considering your age, I see that you'll come of age next year. Do you have any plans?" Tio Dis said.

"Next year, it's most likely that I'll come with my brother to study at the advanced magic school," I said.

"Oh, you also have a brother?" he asked with doubts.

"Yes, he's my younger brother. Although we were born on the same day, I was born first, and he's equally talented," I told him.

"Well, I'm looking forward to seeing both of you next year. It turns out that my son will also be going, so I hope you get along well," he replied.

We continued talking about various things, and then I noticed that both the mother and daughter had some of my books in their hands.

"Do you both like Ryu Walford's books?" I asked knowingly.

The girl quickly averted her gaze from the book and looked at me with a smile, her eyes filled with longing. "Yes, not just me, but everyone reads some of his books. My mother enjoys his poetry books, while my father and brother have been reading two of his books, 'The Art of War' and 'The 48 Laws of Power.' Why do you ask? Do you know him?"