STARTING THIS ADVENTURE

I never thought there was a predestined meeting, but now I will believe it.

We had left the city before, and now that our carriage had just passed through the gently sloping meadows, beautiful flower petals seemed to fly as we swept them with the gusts of air from this journey.

My name is Aksa, and I am 15 years old. I come from Bandung, an area in Indonesia famous for its Sundanese culture, at least that is my previous identity. I'm not a special person or have many friends; I'm just an ordinary guy like most people who are easily found anywhere.

Talking about the name Aksa has two different meanings. The first is someone who likes adventure, and the other is someone who tries to protect others. According to my parents' name, that might be a trait I have.

When I was in junior high school to protect my friends who were being bullied, I once took part in a sport called Kendo until I won first place, until everyone started calling me a swordsman. Even so, I ended up having no friends. That's why in this second life, I hope to find one.

I'm not a reincarnated person like most of what happens in Lite Novels, but someone who was transferred here, I've met the Goddess, and she happily sent me here.

She offered me a wish, and all I asked of her was…

When I was thinking about that, the voice of Vivia sitting beside me immediately leaned against me.

"Are you all right, Aksa?"

"Ah, it's nothing, Vivia."

"As soon as I'm so pounding with joy right now, it's my first time going out with a handsome man."

I just smiled wryly at her.

"Sorry, I'm the type of person who can't hide my feelings. If, for example, I want to make love to you, I will say it directly."

At least she's a good person.

"After passing the mountain there, we will be able to see the city of Antares from a distance, but by the way, Aksa, may I know why you want to become an adventurer? I think you can become a knight like me too."

"I'm just a weak man. How can I be a knight? After all, I prefer to live a free adventure."

"Is that so. Well, I used to be an adventurer too. For some reason, I became a knight instead."

"Uh, really?"

"Um, the adventurer life is so free. I hope you don't end up fucking someone until you get pregnant."

"I'm not that kind of person either."

Vivi laughed out loud.

"If there's something wrong, feel free to ask for my help. I'd be happy if you'd do it."

"Why did Vivia go this far for me?"

"Hmm, I don't know, but I think I've met you, but where could it be that you used to work as a scavenger and pick up trash in front of my house."

"Oi."

"Just kidding, I just wanted to."

We finally passed the mountain that Vivia said before. From here, a city with high walls around it caught my attention.

"So it's the city of Antares."

"That's right, and it's a paradise for novice adventurers that even some top rankers choose to live there."

"Wouldn't it be better to go to a much bigger city?" I said so.

"Even though they are strong, they are still cowards, Aksa, and you know that there are many threats out there, including threats from the demon king and his troops. Living leisurely in a place like this is not a bad choice."

I can understand that. We arrived at the city gate, which was our farewell place.

"Thank you for everything."

After I got off the carriage, Vivia handed me a piece of paper.

"What's this?"

"That's my home address here, and I just live alone. It will be more fun if we can live together."

I was about to turn her down, but she just walked away. I just sighed softly while looking at her from a distance. Is this a fate I have to accept? I'll tell Goddess about this later, even though she probably already knows.

That's right, and I haven't said it yet.

When it's 06:00, I can go to the Goddess realm to meet the Goddess who sent me here, whether it's morning or night.

This is what I ask of her.