04 JOURNEY TO FIND PEACE

"really... I'm tired this time."

I don't know how many, I stopped counting this repeated cycle since the eleventh repetition.

perhaps the prince should have been rewarded for his invulnerability in accepting the pain of death, to the point that he could easily die and repeat all his past. if it was me, I would have gone crazy.

however, he did so also because he couldn't die and keep repeating life, right? my anger and resentment seem to have worn off. I'm really not good at hating someone like that.

at one time, I was a laborer and a hunter. at other times, I became a wanderer and visited many places. there was also a time when I was a thug, a thief, a pirate crew, even a mercenary. there were also times when I was a gardener or a stable janitor. there's nothing I haven't done when I get to this place.

I know this place by heart, the wounds and the pain in this body. now I'm used to it. and of all my life, there was always ka and ku there. they become the best friends as well as the most adorable sister. they became my last strength to stay in this place when I wanted to give up.

"hah... hahahahaha! hah, hah," at first I laughed then cried? in the end I cried, a moment later I felt empty.

"ah, it's time huh?"

I sighed, immediately rising from my fallen position. my legs are still a little bit limp though. I used to be in so much pain from these injuries. now, I don't know. I just think that I miss the old me. I also miss my laptop. what about my parents and my beloved cat? how the end of the novels and anime that I have not had time to finish while still alive first.

I mean, I'm still alive, right?

this time, I will make sure to meet the prince and prevent him from dying. I'm tired of living the life I once lived. I also wanted to see the Prince. however, by meeting him, maybe the story will change, right?

not once was I going to help him but with him always dying while I was at the end of the quest made me have to redo all over again. I'm really tired.

"today, the main goal is to get out of this miserable place and meet ka and ku."

arriving at the river, I cleaned myself and all my clothes. who cares others will see. there's no one here. kai and luna will pass this place tomorrow afternoon. with dry leaves I made a simple fireplace. to Hell With Monsters, After all I'm invincible after going through so many stories.

time flies. Dawn dawned on me that a new day had arrived. although, it's the umpteenth time, I'm still worried about whether or not I can meet kai and luna. my steps are moving again. before meeting the prince and helping him, I must find kairos and kaluna first.

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grrrrggghhh

familiar sounds, familiar atmosphere, familiar moments. I've memorized this scene so well that I'm tired of killing it. as before, with an assassin technique and a piece of wood, I killed that mactire this time. blood splattered in many places. I turned around and found my two sisters staring at me in the river.

"come on up! I'm not gonna hurt you."

although hesitant, kai and luna eventually ascend to the surface.

"who are you?"kai with his probing eyes but still left fear in his gaze.

"hello, we meet again," my greeting is still the same, glad I'm still the same. so are my worries.

"who are you? you know us?"I know you more than anyone.

"at the very least, shouldn't you thank me first?"

"Anon, thank you."luna is still as good as the one in my memory despite being shy.

"answer my question! who are you? why are you here and what is your purpose?"

"is that how you want to know me? well, this strong brother will tell you."

"hah-

"my name... caviar. call me kav. why are you here? it's because I'm lost. my goal is to save you... I want to recruit you to be my partners."

"do not say nonsense!"

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in the end, kairos and kaluna came with me. it's been three months since I took them. today, my name is officially registered in the Hall of residents along with kairos and lunaku who are also listed as my twin sister.

as a reference in looking for work, I have clarified some of the high-paying jobs in the empire including, Noble maidservants, artisans, royal and noble soldiers, hunters or mercenaries, as well as miners.

therefore, after getting a modest residence in the central capital I rushed to the information union. my goal this time is to become the mercenary whose selection is the easiest and can work directly.

through perfect disguise by covering my whole body wearing a worn robe, I arrived at the guild office.

not forgetting a mask without expression to complement my figure this time. the mask I was wearing was no ordinary mask. the mask I use can change my voice. to my surprise I brought it from one of the dead bodies in the Shadow Forest long ago.

this time, I need money to do my plan. I even dyed my hair white long before I arrived in this city for the sake of my privacy.

all right, life full of peace I'm coming soon!!

Ceklek

"Welcome, Stranger. can we help you?"

"order me the secret menu."

after I said the secret code,the cashier's face turned serious. "go to the second floor, Sir. the order will arrive a little later."

this place is still the same as before, nothing has changed. the only thing that changed was me, my life path as well as the date of the damn Prince's death.

through a series of stories of my life when I first arrived in this place, I knew everything about this guild because, I used to also work in this place as a hunter. even this time, I returned to this place as a figure that no one including this guild would be able to recognize.

"one secret menu?"someone greeted me, from the looks of it, she just looked like an ordinary maid. however, at night, I know that figure is a great killer.

I followed him well even though I actually knew the location of the meeting myself. walking down the dark hallway below the store, I finally arrived in front of the guild leader's room.

if someone rashly entered this room, it was certain that they would not survive. back in the day, as far as I can remember, I almost died walking down this hallway. at that time, I was also almost roasted because I was about to open the door in front of me rashly.

Checkmate. the door was open. I entered the dark room alone. when the door closed, one torch right on the table of the chairman of the Union lit up. I can see that familiar face.

"long time no see, Adolf."just before he said anything, I greeted him by name. for a moment his eyes were not happy to look at me.

yes, I got his interest.