Oath Forgotten

"You are right about that; VK isn't the type to get fooled by fake faces and petty lies. I met the man during the day since we went to the same cafe in Albion. We talked, and he found out I could fight because when some random drunk tried to bug the cashier lady..."

Hmm... Isn't Albion known to be the most vibrant Domain out of all the Five? The richest out of all Five Domains, Albion had a niche of having the most prominent Red Light District. By day, these brothels are cafes but come nightfall; they turn into lavish cathouses filled with lust and desire.

Even places like clothing shops during the day doubles as an illegal smoking den or where criminals come together to discuss their next course of action. Albion is a very booming town during the night so the people during the day can be quiet... Displeasing to deal with.

And this famous title of having the best ladies leads to an unwanted spike of misogyny within the country, so I'm not surprised about what Vincent was talking about.

"You could say that I showed some moves by accident. No Magecraft was needed, even when the drunk called his friends to help him after I sucked punched him in the gut. But, man! You should've seen how fast I'd thrown that punch when I called the lady a slut!"

"When the drunk man's lackeys came over, VK had already stood up, but I dashed towards the crowd and did my best move," said Vincent, eyes beaming with pride.

"Is it your signature move to kick like a slash? Where you destroy five people's necks at one go?" I asked, smiling at how happy Vincent was about the incident.

"Yea! That one knocked out three men while destroying their jaws, and I grabbed the last two and made them kiss each other with a gentle nudge."

"You mean you grabbed the two men by the neck and smashed their skulls together? That ain't a nudge, you know. Since when are you that brutal? I don't recall you settling gang fights like that... What happened to my peaceful man of only using violence as the last option?"

"I thought you liked badass men who use their fists and skills rather than running their mouths?"

"I'm alright with that because I don't need a guy to protect me... Besides, bold of you to presume my preferences towards the opposite gender when you know about my sexuality. But my point still stands! I'd always liked working with you because you don't choose the brutal way."

"Now, you've become the enemy you swore to destroy... Don't you remember that oath you took?" I questioned, finding it odd Vincent would forget such an important thing.

His promise to his sister shouldn't be broken that easily. Vincent didn't seem to forget about the past that easily. The oath was also the last words his sister muttered before dying of a gunshot wound in the hospital...

"Never choose violence as a first option... Wasn't that what she said?" I asked when Vincent refused to answer me.

"Who?" asked Vincent, genuinely confused about who I was referring to.

"Wait... Were you not born here with all of your memories?"

"I was, but as I've said, the longer I stayed here, the more memories I lost from my other life. So I do apologize for not remembering what you said or the person you are talking about... Was the girl important to me?" quizzed Vincent, tilting his head in confusion.

I had to stop in my tracks to process what Vincent had said... His words change everything! If I were to stay here and live out this new life, I would soon forget about my past life?! Vania! Why haven't you told me about this tidbit of information?! Were you even planning to?!

"Notice. Because the two of you were born as different beings, your memory capacities are vastly different. Both of you are classed as Otherworlders in this world's people's eyes, but you are biologically different," explained Vania.

How so? Besides the wings that make him look like a Fallen Angel, how am I different from Vincent?

"Notice. Vincent is known as a Griffin, only taking a human appearance due to his surroundings. On the other hand, you are a Human Mage, so your memory capacity is infinite."

Oh great! Now my partner from another life has reincarnated as a Griffin... He should have a spin-off series as well; good to see Vincent freaking out when he has two black wings coming out of his back. The next thing I know, I'm going to meet someone who was reincarnated as a Unicorn!

"Notice. That would be highly unlikely as-"

Yes, yes... I know; I was making a joke, Vania.