Chapter 70: The Living World

It was time for Terzo to go back home to the land of the living. In just three days, the only thing taught to Terzo were about pride, and his future as the demon king.

"Remember your teachings brat!"

"Whatever..."

Terzo stood in front of the goddess. The goddess materialized a small floating golden orb and the orb entered Terzo's small body. The orb shines with great bright light.

After that, Terzo's body suddenly started to cut into small light particles.

"Have fun in the living world once again Terzo"

"Yes!"

After that Terzo opened his eyes, it was dark and damp. Terzo knew he was at the bottom of the ground, and as such Terzo tried his best to climb back up. He kept on stretching his hands and moving his body to inhale fresh air.

As he kept on squirming, Terzo found a small hole of light. Terzo tried his best and finally, his hand made it out of the small hole.

Terzo finally got out, his upper body was now on top, and Terzo struggled to pull his feet out. His clothes were dirty and ragged, Terzo looked at the village wall.

The new huge village wall was made of wood, Terzo struggled to stand up, his hands were pale white. Terzo started to make his way inside the village.

As he kept on walking to the entrance, Terzo with a heave of relief entered the village gate. Two warriors were guarding the gate.

"Child? Are you alright?"

One of the warriors asked looking at the ragged and dirty clothing of the child.

"I'm alright sir, can I go inside?"

"Why are you so dirty though?"

Terzo flinched.

"Come on Jak stop that, it's a child of course it's going to be covered with dirt. Hey kid you can go inside"

Terzo bowed his head and gave his thanks as he entered the village.

The village had some new renovations and new people were living with them, the wolf and the rabbit tribe had completely integrated.

As Terzo kept on walking through the village though, he stopped in front of their home.

'I'm home! Mom, Dad! Primo! Pan!'

Terzo ran and went inside the home.

"Mom, Dad I'm back! You won't believe what happened-"

Terzo looked around the quiet home, he entered his parent's room and siblings to find no one there. The house also looked like it was abandoned, there weren't many tools and even clothes were missing from their cabinet.

"Where are they?"

Terzo went outside and began to look for his family, as he kept on strolling through the village, he couldn't find his family. Terzo went to where Primo would usually train, but after going there, Primo was nowhere to be found.

"Where are they? Just where have they gone to?"

Terzo walked back to the village filled with sadness. He was once again stopped by the two guards.

"Hey, kiddo are you alright? Why aren't you wearing any fine clothing?"

"Umm, about that, do you know where the wolf chief is?"

"Oh you mean Fortis? He's at his home.. why are you looking for him, kid?"

Terzo was stunned hearing the friendly warrior, without much thought Terzo ran to Fortis's home. Terzo was having a hard time breathing since he sprinted all the way, as soon as he arrived he saw Fortis sharpening his axe.

"Uncle Fortis!!"

Fortis glanced at the young boy in rags, his eyes almost popped off seeing the child.

"T-Terzo?"

"Uncle! Uncle! Where are Mom and Dad?!"

Fortis was quite baffled seeing the young boy, he rubbed his eyes as if he were seeing illusions. But looking closely it was Terzo.

"Your alive..."

"I can explain later where's Mom?!"

Fortis coughed a few times.

"Lenta and Dux left the village....but before that let's get you cleaned up"

Terzo nodded his head and went inside the house, Fortis gave Terzo a pair of children's clothing, and meat to ease Terzo's hunger.

As Terzo had finished bathing, was full, and had good clothing. Terzo sat in front of Fortis.

"After your death...well your father and mother left the village, it was because of Primo and Pan..."

"What? Why? What did those two do? I would have understood if it was primo, but pan?"

"Pan was very guilty when Igyeo told us what had happened that the dungeon boss controlled Pan to kill you....he was filled with guilt, he kept on repeating the same thing all over again, he wasn't right in his mind. Your parents couldn't console him since they were also having trouble moving on. Primo also felt guilt, he was the one who swooned you and the others to enter the dungeon..."

"Oh....."

"I don't know where they heard of such a thing, but there was a rumor in the rabbit tribe. A flower that grows in a special forest, that flower is said to even revive dead people. It was a myth in the rabbit tribe, When Pan and Primo got to know of its existence they left in search of the flower."

"So mom and dad followed them both..."

"Yes, when they heard of what has happened your father gave the title to me...and left with your mother to search for your siblings.."

"Then what about master?"

"Diabo left a day after you died. He told us he doesn't have anything else to tie him to the village, your master is cold and rude haha..."

Terzo was worried for his siblings. He wanted to go and search for them to tell them he was fine and safe now. The problem was, that Terzo didn't know where the flower was.

"I think you should stay here Terzo...What if something happens to you once again if you leave?"

"But I have to! Mom and Dad are worried for Pan and Primo, and I'm worried for all of them. I have to find them..."

"Hah, you know you're the half of Lenta and Dux. That kind of personality and that tenacity truly reminds me of both of them"

Fortis handed a small mini-map.

"One of the rabbit Beastmen gave me this map, besides were not going to sit idly and let our friend and acquaintance die. That's why me and four other warriors will venture to follow the map to search for your parents."

"When are you going?!"

"Well tomorrow, we are still making preparations."

"Then can I have the map now? I have to go before it's too late.."

Fortis shakes his head.

"It's better to go tomorrow, you can't venture at this time. It's already nighttime, the forest will be filled with monsters.."

Terzo was restless, he was already thinking of the worst for his family. He wanted to go now.

Fortis placed his hand on Terzo's shoulder

"Terzo your safety is also a priority of mine, I know you are worried and So am I but I can't let you go there alone. It's better to have numbers instead of acting alone.."

"Yes...".

Terzo slept in the bedroom of Fortis. He glanced at the roof of the house.

"Mom, Dad, I hope you are safe.".

....

"Yeheyyyyy brother we have arrived!"

Pomosh and Drevisena have fully left their snowy mountain and are both standing on top of green cozy grass.

"Wahh brother this feels refreshing on my foot hah"

"Your right, it's not like our homeland."

"Hah brother, look there are even some weird-looking balls on the tree!"

Drevisena climbed up the tree and threw the small green sphere at Pomosh who immediately caught it.

Looking at the green ball the two looked at each other confused.

"Hmm, what do we do with this?"

"Maybe let's crack it open?"

Drevisena used her brute strength to open the ball, as soon as the ball opened a few droplets of water fell to the grass.

"Look brother it has some water inside of it!"

"Drevisena we should be extra careful of what we eat here, We don't know the foods here and they may be poisonous-What are you doing!! Stop drinking the water Drevisena it might be poison!!"

Gulp, gulp

"Hahhhhh!"

"Pomosh you should try it!!!! It tastes so good, it doesn't taste like water, instead, it has this sweet taste!! Here!!"

Drevisena handed her water to Pomosh, Pomosh was reluctant but knowing his sister's. Pomosh slowly drank the water.

"What do you think isn't it tasty??"

"It does...it tastes good..."

Drevisena and Pomosh sat down as Drevisena kept on climbing up the tree for her and Pomosh to drink more of the tasty water.

"This is so refreshing if the others in the tribe were to drink this then they would be in ecstasy!!"

"I agree with that brother!! Cheers!"

"Cheers!!"

...

Meanwhile, the new pupil of Diabo was slowly learning from him.

'Master is amazing, surely I'll get to know more skills this way

Their journey had begun, The pupil was learning while exploring the world. Chaya was determined to learn many skills.

'Once I finish paying my debt to master...I will go back home...'