Chapter 33: The Hero

James walked back to the Throne Room on the Sixth Floor. He thought this was going to be a long journey each time and adding more floors meant he was going to spend more time travelling up and down. This was getting tiring, he thought. 

James descended to the bottom and discovered Lefi, Illuna, Jasmine, and Lois gathered around. They were chatting among themself. As he approached, Illuna's eyes lit up, and she dashed over to him with a beaming smile.

"Onii-chan!" Illuna's voice rang out joyfully as she enveloped James in a warm embrace.

"It's good to see you, Illuna," he replied, returning her hug.

Jasmine chimed in, "We were a bit worried there for a moment."

"We were worried for a tiny bit," Lois added, nodding in agreement.

Illuna, still clinging to her husband, affirmed proudly, "Onii-chan is strong, after all!" She thought back to when he came for her. How he fought the entire town for her, she smiled. 

"Well now, we can relax for a bit," James said. 

"There is still one in the maze," Lefi pointed out. 

"I missed one?" James asked.

"When you were leaving a young girl entered the Dungeon, she seemed different, a Hero class," Lefi replied. She sensed she was strong. 

James smiled. "He has that smile," Jasmine commented. 

"Looks like we are getting another sister," Lois added.

"Onii-chan needs to control himself," Illuna pouted.

Lefi glanced over, her expression tinged with dismissal, before pivoting away.

"She is somewhat special," James tried to defend himself. 

"Maybe," Illuna muttered.

"He says that to everyone," Jasmine giggled. Lois nodded. 

"If thou is special then thou will come with you," Lefi said.

"I want to come as well," Illuna added. 

"Okay, Jasmine, Lois stay here and make sure to defend this place. Things can go badly," James ordered.

"Sure," Lois replied. Jasmine nodded. They were going to be with James in the new world they would be travelling to so they did not mind seating some things out. Lois thought it is important for each girl to have some time. She smiled, thinking these thoughts and feelings before would have repulsed her. Now, she thought they were right. 

James walked to the Tablet. He opened the Housing Tab. He scrolled down and saw a "Magic Lift." He smiled. He clicked and purchased it. He saw his Dungeon Points go down however they still were going up. He thought he had enough points to do anything he likes. James thought he could create a monitoring room and lab. He was going to need genius for this and he knew the exact girl for the job. 

"What did you buy?" Lois asked.

"This," James replied. He thought of the Magic Lift and nothing happened. 

Jasmine, Lois, Illuna and Lefi waited. Nothing happened. "Am I missing something?" Jasmine asked.

"There should be Magic Lift appearing," James said. 

"I don't see it," Illuna added.

"Thou has no magic so thou will not be able to use it," Lefi replied. 

"Can you use it?" James asked Lefi.

"No, thou cannot see Tablet," Lefi replied. She looked a bit sad.

"Yet," James corrected. He walked towards and hugged Lefi. 

Lefi blushed. She pushed him back. She pouted. "Thou hungary," Lefi said. 

"We just got you food," Illuna said. 

"She wants it from James," Lois teased.

"Thou, she is at the Spring Lake," Lefi pointed out. James held Illuna and Lefi`s hand and ran them out. Illuna smiled. Lefi blushed. 

"Let's go," James said.

"Be careful," Lois said. She waved back. She looked at Jasmine. "Let's get you some modern clothes," Lois added.

"Thou might be dangerous," Lefi warned. 

"Maybe but she can be good," James replied.

"Illuna trusts Onii-chan," Illuna said. 

Meanwhile, the young woman had just made her way out of the maze. She was a short girl with dark brown hair. She had large brown eyes. The girl wore armour and a red skirt. She had black trousers and metal boots. She looked tired and scared. "Those vines and signs were scary," she muttered to herself. 

She was terrified but she managed to get through the maze. She looked to see a small building and large lake with steam coming out. She thought this was different. She saw three people approaching her.

She took out her sword. "I am Nell the Hero, I will stop you all," Nell shouted.

James looked at her. She was shaking. "Onii-chan she looked tired," Illuna pointed out.

"Thou shaking," Lefi added. Lefi saw her sword wobbling. 

"I am James, the Dungeon Manager here," James introduced himself.

"Then you are the Demon," Nell replied. 

"Demon, no, just human, look Nell. I just want to be here. I don't have any plans to cause trouble," James said. He whispered, "Yet." Lefi looked at James.

"But you," Nell said. 

"I did attack those men, I will do anything to protect my family, my loved ones," James declared. Illuna blushed and held his hand. Lefi smiled.

"But you still killed," Nell replied. She thought back to the message she got, talking about a new Dungeon and a scary controller. She was told the person was manic and slayed people. 

"Like, I said anyone who tried to harm the people I love, I will not show mercy," James stated.

He grabbed Lefi`s hand. Lefi smiled and blushed. 

Her legs gave away. She collapsed to her knees. "My knees are tired," Nell said. She smiled.

"Poor you, the maze can be long, let's go and have a shower," Illuna said. She walked toward Nell and held her hand. Nell tried to get up. Her feet wobbled. James caught her.

"Thank you," Nell replied. She blushed. A stranger was touching her so closely. Lefi looked cross. James tried to look innocent. 

"Let's go there," James said. They all walked to the hot springs. Illuna then took her to the rooms. 

"She is eager," James said.

"So are you," Lefi said. She looked mad. James walked up to Lefi and hugged her. 

"I will make it up to you," James replied. Lefi nodded. 

"Now, I am going for a bit, like an hour with Jasmine and Lois. Keep Nell and Illuna safe please," James said. 

Lefi nodded. "I will but you owe me cookies," Lefi replied. 

"Okay," James replied. He kissed her forehead and woke away. Lefi touched her forehead and smiled.

James thought since the time difference is minor, he will be back soon. He wanted to explore the various worlds including the actual zombie world. James walked down back to the Throne Room. He saw Lois had changed and was wearing her black tank top, black jeans and boots. 

Next to Lois was Jasmine, she was wearing blue jeans and a sleeveless blue tank top. "Wow, both are pretty," James exclaimed. 

Lois and Jasmine giggled. "Told you it looks good," Lois said. 

"It was strange but it is nice," Jasmine replied wearing these clothes. 

"You should probably wear a jacket or something like that, expose skin and be dangerous where we are going," James explained.

Lois smiled. "Are you telling a woman how to address?" Lois questioned.

"Males," Jasmine teased.

"I," James tried to defend himself. 

They both laughed. "We are kidding," Lois said. She walked back to the tablet and brought a black jacket and blue jacket. "Here," Lois said as she gave the blue jacket to Jasmine. 

"Perfect," James replied. 

"Let's put four bottles of each perk and take a few weapons in one suitcase," James ordered. He knew he would get more weapons from there to take back. He just needs some to get there and be safe until he gets all the girls and weapons.

Lois nodded. Jasmine walked over and started taking four bottles from each perk machine. Lois used the second suitcase and started transferring a few weapons. Lois put the Dystophic Demolisher, 2 M4W, Porter's X2 Ray Gun. Jasmine brought the bottles over and put them in the suitcase. Lois then put ammunition in that bag. "Looks like it is full," Lois remarked.

"I would put the Bowie Knife in it as well," James said. They took the grenade launcher, 2 assault rifles and an element 115 gun. He saw Jasmine with the Eagle. 

"Okay," Lois replied. She took the Bowie Knife and walked over to the Pack-A-Punch Machine. She put it in the machine and pressed a switch. The machine started sparking and glowing blue. The gears were running full speed. There was a flag up. Then there was a ring. The knife came out. Lois picked it up. "The Slasher," she remarked. The bowie knife had grown. It was around 50cm. It was close to a small sword rather than a knife. The colour of the blade was a bright purple. The handle was dark purple. 

"It's more of a sword than knife," Jasmine said. 

"It is," Lois agreed. 

She walked back and put it in the suitcase. "You might want to get armed," James said. Jasmine had her Red Hawk in her hand. Lois took one of the M4W out. 

"Ready," they said together. 

James nodded. He took out the Multiverse Remote. Lois and Jasmine held his shoulder. James entered his destination. "Ready?" he asked. They both nodded. James pressed the button and a flash appeared.