《Silver Death (Re)》


 Prologue

    Year 206AX, a murder which shook the entire world has just happened. When police got to the apartment where the murder occurred, even the most experienced police officers couldn¡¯t keep their calm. The victims, Joey Smith and Amanda Smith, have been torn apart. One limb in the trash bin, another in the toilet, guts in the bathtub, legs in the fridge, blood splattered everywhere.


    The culprit? The evidence points at their adopted daughter, Yuri, a nine years old, quiet girl whom Mr. and Mrs. Smith had adopted from Japan.


    She was found sitting on the sofa, her whole body bathed in the blood of her foster parents, a butcher knife in her hand.


    She just truthfully answered the questions asked by one of the female officers in a very taciturn manner without showing any emotions nor remorse for what she has done.


    The story was very simple, her foster father assaulted her, trying to rape her, while her foster mother left because she was tired of Yuri¡¯s screaming.


    After she had left, Yuri was successful in escaping to the kitchen where she found the butcher knife, with which she slashed her father¡¯s belly open, making his guts spill out. However, she didn''t end there, she slashed once again, this time, the knife got stuck in Mr. Smith¡¯s head, Mr. Smith died instantly.


    Yuri understood that Mr. and Mrs. Smith were in this together, so she pulled the knife out of Mr. Smith¡¯s head and hid behind the door and patiently waited for her mother¡¯s return. When Mrs. Smith came back, she was welcomed with a butcher knife to her spine, causing her to die instantly without knowing what had hit her.


    Yuri was enraged, she was like a demon possessed her, she wasn¡¯t satisfied that it ended like that.


    She once again pulled the butcher knife from the corpse and began her handiwork.


    The female officer who was listening to the story ran out with tears in her eyes and started vomiting. She has never experienced something like this.


    Honestly, who can say that they did?


    The news of the murder spread all over the world, and this case was the most discussed subject all around the world for entire three months.


    The photograph¡¯s from the crime scene were so obscene that they could be only found on the deep web.


    If you asked someone if they could guess whose work is this, no one would say that this was a work of a little girl.


    This has earned Yuri a nickname, the Silver Death.


    Yuri was transferred to Canada¡¯s most strict Juvenile detention center Felspire, located on the outskirts of Prince George. Felspire is famous its size and strictness towards children criminals. This prison was established after the explosion of Chinese super factory which destroyed almost half of Asia including Japan. The children without parents were taken in by countries all over the world, but there were not enough families willing to take the children, so to survive the children resorted to crime, and thus large detention centers like this one were established. Felspire is the biggest one.


    Same rules were obviously applied to Yuri.


    Until she mercilessly dissected the boss of female prisoners with a food tray, killed three male prison guards who have taken a liking to her appearances, and dozens of prisoners who were mysteriously found dead either in their cells or showers.


    Because Yuri was still underage, the prison couldn¡¯t take any life threating actions. Instead, the Felspire¡¯s psychologist recommended that it¡¯s in Felspire¡¯s best interest, to make her cell as ¡°friendly¡± as possible and assign only female personal to her, as her disgust for males has been obvious.


    She also suggested allowing her to read books and watch documentaries as she showed interest in all kinds of knowledge. She hoped that it would take her mind off of taking human lives.


    The psychologist was sure that Yuri was suffering from severe schizophrenia and could kill anyone, at any time and that this was the best course of actions the Felspire¡¯s warden should take.


    And thus, while others were suffering from the harsh environment of Felspire, the little Silver Death was enjoying nine years of bliss.


    ......


    Year 215AX, the fate of 12 children criminals, now adults was determined. Death.


    These adults were deemed to be dangerous to the sociality. Unfixable, incurable, criminals who can¡¯t be brought back to the right path. Amongst them was a silver-haired beauty. Her beauty lied in her slim body, small adorable breasts, her signature silver hair and her eyes. Each eye had a different color, the left one was purple, the right one was close to golden. This added to her mysterious charm. That¡¯s right, the legend of Silver Death is coming to an end. Even though she didn¡¯t kill a single person after the transformation of her cell, she still was considered as one of the most brutal criminals in modern times. The date of her execution is set on 21st March 215AX. Tomorrow.This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it.


    Anna Johnson is a Jailer in the Felspire. She was in charge of Yuri for eight years. She¡¯s currently on her way towards Yuri¡¯s cell.


    Tack, tack, tack... The sound of high heels echoes through the corridor. A cold sweat appears on Anna¡¯s forehead.


    Anna nervously stands before the doors of Yuri¡¯s cell. She takes a few deep breaths before speaking.


    "Yuri Smith, the court has concluded that you are too dangerous for society and thus you are to be executed in the Throne room."


    The Throne room, just saying these words made Anna feel uncomfortable. The Throne room is a relatively small room with a single chair in the middle, to the left and right of the chair are ventilations, before the chair is a large one-way mirror. The Warden himself designed this room, just for the purpose of entertainment, people pay huge money to see the ultimate torture of notorious criminals. From one side, a gas that eats one''s insides after breathing it in, from the other side an aphrodisiac gas that stimulates every part of one''s body. A classic electric chair as a cherry on the top. All of this for a truly royal spectacle.


    After hearing what Anna said, Yuri''s shoulders shook a little, but she continued reading her book right after like nothing happened.


    "You are to select your last meal."


    Silence¡­ It¡¯s too quiet, Anna gets very nervous, she doesn¡¯t want to anger Yuri, she¡¯s just following orders.


    "Hamburger~"


    Anna could hear a melodic, soothing, gentle voice. When she first heard this voice, she thought an Angel was speaking to her. Only this Angel was a disguise for a demon. Anna turns around and walks away, she¡¯s got hamburgers to purchase.


    After Anna walks away, Yuri starts to tremble.


    The Throne room¡­ Yuri often heard people talking about the blend of pleasure and pain.


    After the nine years in prison, Yuri¡¯s mind developed to one of a genius, she had read countless of books, watched hundreds of documentaries, yet she has to die.


    Is all this knowledge going to be wasted? An expression of fright and a grin was constantly swapping on Yuri''s face.


    Yuri stands up from the chair, lies on the bed, closes her eyes and falls asleep.


    She woke up in the morning, she cleaned her teeth, ate her breakfast and started reading the book, she wanted to finish it before her execution.


    In the afternoon, Anna came to the cell with a bag full of hamburgers. Yuri took the bag and started eating, tears flowing out of her eyes like two rivers.


    She had time to eat all six burgers, she was the last in line to sit on the Throne.


    "It¡¯s time."


    Yuri placed her hands behind her head and turned her back towards Anna. Anna walked in the cell, put cuffs on Yuri''s hands and a bag over her head.


    "Let¡¯s go."


    Anna lead Yuri through the corridor. When the inmates recognized who was walking in the corridor, they started to talk and shout.


    "Big sister, bye-bye."


    "Ahh, finally we can sleep without worries."


    "Go, go kill that bitch."


    "Shut up, don¡¯t scold my sister!"


    Her fans and her enemies started to fight amongst each other. Anna, however, walked without stopping and soon they were standing before The Throne room. Anna took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in with Yuri behind her. There, a man in bloodied apron stood, this man is the Warden Michalski. After seeing Yuri, he grinned from ear to ear and signaled Anna to leave and then he spoke.


    "Yuri Smith, welcome to the Throne room, I¡¯m the bringer of your death and the warden, Michalski. Please, sit and make yourself comfortable."


    Yuri was forcefully put in the chair, her hands and legs locked by steel cuffs.


    After nodding in satisfaction, Michalski left the room.


    "Gentlemen enjoy the show."


    His ridiculing, cold voice could be heard from behind the one-way mirror.


    As soon as he said that, the gas started filling the room, and static ran around Yuri¡¯s body. She started feeling weird, her breathing accelerated, drops of sweat flowed down all around her body. If someone else was in the room, he could smell the alluring scent that was being released from Yuri¡¯s body.


    "Gh.. Gnnnnn~"


    Yuri lightly moaned, then a pain ran through her body. She felt like her lungs were getting poked with thousand needles, she couldn¡¯t hold the pain. She wanted to faint. But as she thought about fainting, an electricity started running through her body, waking her up completely.


    "AAaaaaargghhnyu~"


    She didn''t know what to think. Is she in hell or is she in paradise? The pain hurt so much that she felt good, a liquid started dropping through her black robe. The robe itself was getting torn apart near the places where the cuffs were holding her. Suddenly she coughed a mouthful of blood, and her heart stopped, it was eaten by the poisonous gas.


    "Mhm, as expected of Silver Death, what a great show!"


    Michalski said in satisfaction.


    It was then that he noticed the grin on Yuri''s lifeless body.

 Chapter 1

    ¡­ Huh?


    ¡­ What?


    ¡­ Not dead?


    Yuri found herself lying on a cold floor, pained groans resounded all around her.


    She looked around and saw twelve people trying to get up from the cold floor just like her.


    ¡°I welcome you, Heroes!¡±


    When she looked towards the owner of the voice, she saw an old, white-haired man in a priest-like clothes.


    ¡°Eh? What do you mean by that? Who are you?¡±


    ¡°Ooooh, is this like a hero summoning or something!? Maaan, I''m a fucking Hero!?¡±


    The old man looked over the lively people and nodded in satisfaction.


    "My name is Jonathan Lichtenberg, I¡¯m this kingdom¡¯s Head Priest! I''m sure all of you have many questions, but please follow me to the Throne room first, the King will surely answer all of your questions!"


    ... Throne room?


    ... Heroes?


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    Yuri who planned on following after everyone suddenly stepped on her robe and fell.


    ¡­ Robe ¡­ too big?


    ¡­ Not burnt?


    ¡­ Looks new.


    Baffled by her robe which seemed to be too big for her, she looked around once again.


    What she saw from the floor, made her even more uncomfortable.


    ¡­ People?


    ¡­ Too big?


    ... Why?


    ¡°Little girl, are you okay?¡±


    An Asian girl worriedly ran over to Yuri, helped her up and dusted off her robes.


    ¡­ Huh?


    ¡­ Little girl?


    Although Yuri was confused about the girl¡¯s words, she decided to play along for the time being.


    She nodded.


    ¡°My name is Bai Lan, what is yours?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡­¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t talk? We will have to figure it out later, come give me your hand or we will be left behind.¡±


    The truth is, it''s not like Yuri can''t talk, she just hates talking.


    As she decided to play along before, she took the girl''s hand and let herself be guided after the priest.


    The priest guided the thirteen ''heroes'' to a room behind a large, fancy door.


    Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon. After entering the room, the priest then kneeled before a middle-aged, fat man sitting on a lavish chair.


    ¡°Your Majesty, this old bones has successfully brought the Heroes!¡±


    ¡°Oooh! Good job Jonathan! Come, heroes, come closer!¡±


    The fat man beckoned the heroes with a gentle yet awkward smile on his face.


    ¡°Our name is Henry Benjamin Schlusser, and we are the sovereign of this Alasta Kingdom. We welcome you to our humble world!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to be in your humble world, send me back!¡±


    ¡°Oy, shut up man, you are a freaking Hero now! Behave like a one!¡±


    One of the summoned heroes immediately refused, but was instead scolded by another hero.


    The fat man who was supposedly the King didn''t seem to mind and instead said with a sorrowful voice.


    ¡°We are sorry, but this was, unfortunately, a one-way trip for all of you.¡±


    ¡°What!?¡±


    The thirteen people started to panic.


    ¡°Please. Let us explain what is happening in our world first.¡±


    The King said sadly, trying his best to appeal to the hot-blooded young people.


    ¡°We apologize to all of you, but we had no other choice, but to resort to this. Our world which we call Eternia has been set in chaos 135 years ago, every kingdom known to us has entered the state of war, and our Alasta which didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with the war has constantly been sieged by our neighbors for the last ten years. We were able to hold out because of our mighty military, but our advisors believe, that Alasta will fall in next five years and thus, we decided to use the last resort our ancestors had left behind, the Hero Summoning Ritual.¡±


    The faces of the summoned youngsters immediately turned pale.


    "You want us to kill fellow humans!?"


    "Are you right in the head! How could we do something like that!"


    "Didn''t you summon us to subdue a Demon Lord or something!?"


    The heroes started shouting one after another. As expected, killing humans is different from killing demons for them.


    "What is this Demon Lord you speak of? Nevermind. You do not have to worry about that, Brave Heroes. Our Kingdom is surrounded by three kingdoms of lesser humanoids from the west, east, and south. You will be dealing with those lesser humanoids and occasionally with monsters which come from the forest in the north."


    "Lesser humanoids? What are they? Do they look like humans?"


    One of the heroes asked.


    "Let us give you an example then. To the east of our Kingdom, there lies a Kingdom of lesser humanoids called Qal Morud. The creatures ruling that kingdom are dangerous, tall blue skinned humanoid beings with sharp tusks sticking out of their mouths. They are bigger and stronger than humans. They are led by one they call Shaman, who apparently can speak with the dead."


    "Demons! They are demons, after all!"


    "Then, how are we supposed to fight them if they are stronger than humans in every aspect!?"


    Someone asked the question everyone wanted an answer to at last.


    "Naturally, we wouldn''t be summoning you if there wasn''t a good reason. Many people of this world possess a power which they can manifest at will. Let us give you an example."


    The King said and extended his hand.


    Out of nowhere, a ball of flame started dancing on his palm.


    "Woah!"


    "Are you telling us that we can do something like that!?"


    "That''s correct. It''s not that you can do it, you can do it far better than us. The heroes brought to our world through the summoning have their powers amplified by the process as a by-effect. We will give you the best trainers who will help you to discover and train your powers, but ultimately, the choice is yours. We are unable to return you back home, but we can let you leave this castle and live the rest of your lives in our Kingdom. However, we would like if you could take your time and carefully consider your options. Thus, I will hear your decisions tomorrow. Jonathan, show our guests to their rooms."

 Chapter 2

    Jonathan, the Head Priest of the Alasta Kingdom guided Yuri and the heroes to a living quarter of the palace where they have been each assigned a room.


    But, before sending them to rest, he made them remember that they are in a different world once again.


    "We will soon send each one of you a slave with food. Please, slowly enjoy your food and don''t hesitate to ask the slaves questions regarding our Kingdom. They have been educated for the sole purpose of being an aid for you, the heroes. If you don''t feel like doing that, you may do anything you desire to those slaves from the moment they step into your room, as they will be considered your property."


    Few of the males in the group loudly gulped.


    Not being able to hold back anymore, one of the younger boys asked.


    "A, anything...?"


    "Yes, anything. They have been thoroughly taught to recognize the person in the room they step into as their Master. Therefore, once they are inside, they are yours. You may kill them, have them warm your bed or you may even unleash all your desires on them. Do with them as you like. Such is the bond between a master and a slave."


    Jonathan said with a smirk on his face.


    "If you don''t have any more questions, please wait in your rooms for your gifts to be delivered."


    Saying such, Jonathan turned around and left the heroes standing in a corridor.


    "W, well... I will go to my new room then. I got quite tired from all of this."


    "I agree. We all should rest and think about our answers for tomorrow. I will see you then."


    The heroes entered their rooms one after another, the subtle, nervous atmosphere was too obvious.


    Only Bai Lan and Yuri remained standing in the corridor.


    "Would you like to share a room with me, or...?"


    She asked anxiously. Bai Lan was sincerely worried about the little girl''s well-being.


    However, Yuri shook her head, denying Bai Lan''s kind thoughts.


    She kneeled in front of Yuri, put both hands on her shoulders and said while looking into her eyes.


    "I see... then, if anything happens let me know, alright? My room is right across yours."


    Yuri nodded, she understood that Bai Lan''s feelings were genuine.


    Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.Bai Lan then watched Yuri as she slowly walked into her room.


    "... Haah."


    Closing the doors behind her, Yuri let out a big sigh.


    She didn''t expect such development at all. She was baffled by the situation she was in just like the others. But, her circumstances are way too different. She was obviously dying in an electric chair just a moment ago. How did she appear here, that she now knows. She was obviously summoned. However, she clearly remembers dying. Even if she were summoned, her lifeless body should have been laying on the cold floor instead of this little body.


    Yes, the biggest mystery is her little body.


    Why is she so small? That''s what she doesn''t understand.


    Yuri finds a mirror and carefully observes her "new" body. She doesn''t find anything strange. It''s her body from when she was ten years old.


    Then, is it perhaps something that''s not visible on the surface? Yuri carefully touches her body, looking for any abnormalities.


    ... She found them faster than she wanted.


    Her veins were not pulsating, her heart was definitely not beating, and her skin was cold to touch.


    It felt almost as if she were...


    "... Dead?"


    However, no matter how she looks, she doesn''t look like a zombie or a ghoul. Her skin also isn''t so cold that it would bring any suspicion as Bai Lan held her hand before and didn''t say anything. There certainly isn''t any blood in her body and yet why does it feel like there is? She feels something moving under her skin, through her veins. If she were to guess, this strange substance is most likely moving even through her bones.


    What is it?


    What is she?


    And why did she become like this?


    Many questions surface in Yuri''s mind, but she doesn''t have the time to answer them as she hears knocking on the door.


    The slave must have arrived.


    Yuri moved from the mirror and slowly opened the door.


    "It''s this slave''s utmost pleasure to meet you, Master. This slave''s name is Suiren, and it will be an honor serving you for the rest of this slave''s life."


    Yuri got greeted with a feminine voice, a bent back, and jet-black hair so long they were almost touching the floor.


    Yuri, however, wasn''t impressed. The slave''s greeting sounded to Yuri as if it were hammered into her for countless years.


    Thus, she turned around, went back inside the room and sat on the bed.


    She''d rather find the answers to her questions than to deal with a mindless slave.


    The slave, Suiren, noticed that her new master didn''t care a bit about her and a complicated expression floated on her face. However, she quickly recovered, went inside and closed the door after her. Suiren showed an expression of relief after closing the door. She was glad that her new master wasn''t male. If her new master was male, there was a high probability that she would have to have intercourse with him. That''s what her "teachers" taught her. She was told to use her body to seduce her master, but if she were to do that, Suiren''s secret might get exposed. That''s why the relief. No one can ever discover her secret. Even if it''s her master.


    That''s what she thought, but what is this burning feeling she started experiencing after carefully observing her new Master?


    She was bowing down, so she couldn''t properly see her at the door, but the little girl sitting carefreely on the bed as if she wasn''t concerned with the worldly affairs was simply asking for a hug!

 Chapter 3

    Yuri planned to stay awake for a little longer and try to grasp her situation better, but she couldn''t win against the sleepiness assaulting her.


    Thus, completely ignoring her new companion, she fell asleep.


    Suiren, Yuri''s new slave, seeing Yuri defenselessly fell asleep also dozed off while standing above her.


    But, roughly ten minutes after Suiren fell asleep, Yuri opened her eyes again.


    "{We are finally back home.}"


    "(Yahoo~)"


    "{Quiet. Don''t wake the girl up.}"


    "(It can''t be helped~ But, was it really necessary to go like that? Big Sis'' body was burned to crisp, ya know?)"


    "{Isn''t that why she has a new, better one? Human bodies are and always have been too frail.}"


    "(That''s indeed true~ But, ya know~?)"


    "{Yeah, I don''t.}"


    "(Why are we talking out loud anyway? It''s strange how the same voice overlaps, right~?)"


    "{Oh, right}"


    Immediately after Yuri opened her eyes, she started talking to herself.


    No, even Bai Lan whom Yuri met just today would notice that either voice doesn''t fit Yuri''s personality.


    Yuri, or at least her body stood up and faced Suiren.


    (Hmmm~ do sleeping spells work on androids again? I wouldn''t want her to suddenly wake up and get in the way of my fun~)


    {She''s made from organic materials, so it should? Anyhow, what fun are you talking about- No, you can''t.}


    (C''mon~ at least one~)


    {No. Not yet. It''s still too early.}


    (Muu~)


    Yuri extended her hand and touched Suiren''s forehead.


    She first had to stand up on the bed though, as she couldn''t reach that high.


    (Seriously. What''s with those balloons? Even though she''s just a stupid android~)


    One of the entities complained while weighing Suiren''s weapons.


    {Stop playing around. Let''s go.}


    All of sudden, Yuri''s body disappeared in a puff of smoke.


    (Where are we going~)


    {The throne room.}


    (Why~? Let''s do something more fun~ like taking a look at what the peeps are going to do with their new friends~)


    {You understand that Big Sis can''t afford to play around yet, right? If you do, prepare to do something useful first.}


    (Aight~)


    Before long, the puff of smoke arrived in the throne room.


    "...... only saving grace."


    "I understand, Your Majesty. As per your orders, I have notified the best of our military. Two of them are already here, the last one should arrive tomorrow in the morning."Reading on this site? This novel is published elsewhere. Support the author by seeking out the original.


    When the puff of smoke arrived in the throne room, the King and the High Priest were in the middle of a conversation.


    {Oh, it looks like we arrived in time.}


    (Yup~)


    "Good. Who''s the last one to arrive? Is it Layla?"


    "No, Your Majesty... Lady Layla arrived yesterday..."


    "What!? She didn''t even come to see us..."


    The King sighed in defeat.


    "What do you think, Jonathan. How are our Heroes?"


    "They seem like a fine specimen, Your Majesty. I could sense a tremendous amount of magical power flowing through their bodies. However..."


    "However?"


    "There appears to be a dud."


    "A dud? Are you sure?"


    "Yes, Your Majesty. How would you like me to deal with it?"


    "Dispose of it."


    "I shall obey."


    The priest bowed and left the throne room.


    "A dud, huh. We can''t afford to feed another useless mouth. But that will soon change... ku, hahaha!"


    The King burst in laughter immediately after he found himself alone.


    (What a crazy fatso~)


    {Looks like our heroes are being lied to. I wonder how are they going to deal with the situation once they find out.}


    (Too bad we are not going to tell them~ Right~?)


    {Hehe... let''s get out of here.}


    The puff of smoke disappeared from the throne room and materialized back in the corridor with the heroes'' rooms.


    Yuri walked through the corridor and listened to the not-so-quiet night life of the heroes.


    Noises of pleasure, fright, cries of pain, begging to stop, all kinds of different sounds drifted to Yuri''s ears.


    {I''m glad Big Sis is already asleep.}


    (Truly~)


    However, she suddenly stopped in front of one room.


    ¡°Ah! Ouch! P, please don¡¯t hurt me anymore...¡±


    ¡°Shut up! You are my slave now! You will do whatever I told you! Now get those clothes off!¡±


    ¡°Uuu... yes¡­"


    ¡°Hehehe¡­¡±


    (Yaa~ What a poor girl~ She gonna get it handed to her~)


    {Let''s go, nothing important to see here.}


    ¡°Mmm, you actually have quite a nice body. You must have been favorite of those who were feeding you, right? But, too bad you are not as good as that chick, what was her name? Ah, was it Bai Lan? Yep, that girl. Just wait till I get my hands on her. I will have her ''help you,'' later. If you survive the night that is. Hahaha...¡±


    (......)


    {... Didn''t you say that you want to play for a bit?}


    (I did~! Here! It was me! I said that~!)


    {Be my guest then.}


    (Ayyy~)


    Knock, knock, knock.


    Yuri knocks on the door.


    "Who is it!"


    "(Room service~)"


    "We need no room service! Go away!"


    "(Oh Great Hero~ you are not interested in my s.e.r.v.i.c.e? I''m going to find someone else then~)"


    "... Wait!"


    A man in underwear opened the door in a rush.


    "Aren''t you too young to be giving that kind of service?"


    The man asked suspiciously.


    "Not that I mind, though."


    He added.


    "(Yaa~ Things go differently in our world, ya see~ For example, little girls like me can do things like this!)"


    "Guhaaa!"


    All of sudden, Yuri''s hand pierced through the man''s belly.


    She slowly extracted her bloodied hand under the bewildered man''s gaze.


    "... How... why..."


    "(Like this! And because of that~!)"


    "Gaah!"


    She swept the man off his feet, grabbed him by the hair and dragged him into the room, where the scared girl was watching with hopeful eyes.


    "(Oh crap. I totally forgot about you. Can''t be helped~)"


    Yuri grabbed the girl and mercilessly twisted her neck.


    "(At a bad time in a bad place, I guess? Now then, I''m looking forward to finding out what kind of tools these rooms are equipped with~)"

 Chapter 4

    (Hn~ hnn~ hn, hnn?)


    A lone girl is sitting in a pool of blood and humming while sawing off an arm of a man she killed earlier.


    Although the saw had to be substituted with a kitchen knife, the girl is seemingly pleased with the progress of her art.


    (Doesn''t seem to move at all~ perhaps he''s dead I''ll just make sure~ pick this knife up off the floor~ gouge his eyes with the tip~ stick them to the bitches clit~ that will complete the funny face?)


    {No, seriously don''t even think about doing something like that. Those are Big Sis'' hands, you know?}


    (Muu~)


    The entity who was clearly enjoying the bloody massacre decided to stuff the eyes into the ears of the dead slave girl. She then did a few adjustments on the face and cut off the head and placed it on the nightstand which she moved in before the front door. She then took the man''s severed arms and stuck them on the sides of the nightstand.


    (Look, a furniture monster!)


    {You are so childish...}


    There was no one to question her how the arms could be sticking to the nightstand without glue or any other substance.


    That''s why, the entity continued with her masterpiece.


    (Say, Yurin. Should I cut off his pe-)


    {I just told you the girl''s is no good and now you want to touch that dirty thing!?}


    (But I never saw one before!)


    {Yuriko, you are not a very good liar, you know that?}


    (Hey! What do you mean by that! I''m 100% pure maiden! You pervert!)


    {How many men have you disemboweled before?}


    (Too much to count!)


    Finally realizing what Yurin, the second entity was getting at, Yuri''s lovely face got dyed red in embarrassment.


    (... Ah.)


    {Idiot.}


    (But my art can''t be completed without the embarrassing parts, ya know! Ah, I know! The boobs! At least the boobies!)


    {... No.}


    (Please!)


    {... Hahh. Alright.}


    (Yaay~)


    Yuriko in Yuri''s body stabs, cuts and slices at the poor slave girl''s breasts.


    (Yurin look, a boob~)


    {No... comment...}


    (Let¡¯s hide it in his stomach!)


    {Really?}


    The second entity, Yurin, felt exhausted by Yuriko''s actions.


    {What are you doing?}


    {Are you seriously putting that there?}


    {No, no, no, that''s too much even for you, you know?}


    {What is the matter with you?}


    She had many questions, but not a single one got answered.Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.


    (I¡¯m done! Look! Behold, my masterpiece!)


    {Masterpiece my ass! Let¡¯s get out of here!}


    Yuri''s body disappears in a puff of smoke again and she re-emerges back in her room.


    {Finally. I tell you. These hobbies of yours are just tasteless.}


    (Slicing people apart is fun, ya know~?)


    {Really? I like stabbing more.}


    (You just haven''t learned the joys of slicing yet! Patience you must have, my young Padawan.)


    {I don''t have the patience to slice. I''d rather just stab and get over with it.}


    (That''s why certain people call you old hag. You old hag~)


    {Shut up, you stupid brat! You are not much younger than me!}


    (You shut up, you saggy tits! Watch out so you don''t fall over by stepping on your bungee tits!)


    {Who''s got saggy tits, you tiny-breasted psycho maniac!}


    (Gasp! You didn''t!)


    {I did, you-}


    ... So noisy.


    {(Big Sis!)}


    ... Sleep.


    {Yes! Big Sis.}


    (Aye aye, sir~!)


    Scolded by their sleepy Big Sis, the two girl obediently ended their quarrel and went to sleep.


    ----------


    Morning of the next day.


    The true ''room service'' arrived at the room of one of the heroes.


    Knock, knock, knock.


    "Mister Hero, I have the honor of being the one to bring you your breakfast today. Please, open the door."


    Knock, knock, knock.


    ¡°Mister Hero? Are you perhaps still asleep? Mister Hero, I''m going in. Please, excuse me.¡±


    The servant girl quietly unlocked the door with a master key and timidly went inside.


    ¡°Mister Hero, please wak- Kyaaaaaaa!¡±


    The poor maid fainted in the room of the Hero, which was painted red with blood and decorated with various organs.


    A nightstand with a mutilated head with eyes stuffed in the ears, nose cut off and gently placed inside the hollow, brainless head. The room''s chandelier was decorated with guts like a Christmas tree. Eighteen fingers were used on the chandelier instead of candles. Two stomachs filled with woman''s breasts were placed on the bed instead of pillows.


    The bathtub was filled with blood, a set of lungs floating inside. Brain matter splattered on the windows.


    The poor servant girl didn''t have the chance to find all of the hero''s parts before she fainted.


    ----------


    A sixteen years old boy was excitingly walking towards the ¡°crime¡± scene.


    The hero of our story, the mightiest of the mighty heroes, Bj?rn Lundqvist!


    The kind, brave, young hero offered his services to the king in order to solve this mysterious murder.


    ¡°Only someone as heroic and brave as me can solve this mystery! Only this mighty Swede is capable!¡±


    Our mighty hero entered the bloody room, his eyes brimming with confidence.


    Now behold the might of a true hero!


    ......


    .....


    ....


    ...


    ..


    .


    "Blueergh!"


    After a while of praying to the dead down on his four limbs, the mightiest of the mighty heroes, Bj?rn lifted his head up.


    This scene seemed all too familiar to Bj?rn.


    Bj?rn was always a curious child. Always dreaming about being a Hero and catching thieves. He liked to watch crime movies and often browsed crime scenes on the deep web. Bj?rn is a smart child. Extremely smart. In fact, he is a genius. His IQ surely exceeding three hundred!


    But even a mighty hero and genius among geniuses didn''t want to meet the criminal responsible for this deed,


    "... Silver Death!¡±


    The mightiest of the mighty heroes, Bj?rn gasped and quietly withdrew from the room.


    "Nooo~ Mamma! Save meee!"


    Quietly.

 Chapter 5

    When Yuri woke up the next morning, she found herself all alone in her new room. Her slave, Suiren, that was supposed to be at her side, nowhere to be found.


    "... Yawn~"


    Believe it or not, Yuri found it bothersome to get out of the bed. So she plopped right back in after failing to rise after one try.


    "... Sleep."


    She closed her eyes.


    {No, no, no Big Sis. Wake up, please. You don''t want to be left out in this who knows where.}


    (That''s right~ That''s right~ Adventure, romance, fantasy, and action! All that awaits you! So get up and get out there~!)


    "......"


    ... Good morning?


    {That''s right, Big Sis. Good morning.}


    (Here! Take this good morning kiss from within your body with you~! The road ahead is a dangerous one.)


    "... Ugh."


    Prompted by her sisters, Yuri got out of the bed with difficulties.


    But, just as she stood up,


    Slam!


    The door to her room was slammed open and panicked slave rushed inside.


    ¡°Master! Something terrible has happened!¡±


    Naturally, it was Yuri''s new slave, Suiren. She had a look of panic on her face.


    Yuri plopped back into the bed in a startle.


    Yuri looked at Suiren who rushed in the room questioningly.


    She completely forgot about her distrust for a moment and tilted her head.


    "...?"


    "One of the heroes who were summoned together with you, Patric Jones was his name, I think? What a weird name. Ah! He was found dead in his room this morning!"


    Yuri tilted her head to the other side.


    "... Dead?"


    "......"


    Although Yuri asked Suiren with interest, there was no reply from Suiren.


    She just stood there petrified like a stone statue.


    "... Dead?"


    "Y, yes! Dead..."


    Suiren was stunned. She believed that her Master was mute. However, it appears that her new Master just finds talking bothersome. How regrettable, Suiren thought. Yuri''s voice is really pleasant to the ears after all.Stolen story; please report.


    "I wasn¡¯t able to find out who the culprit is. It appears the Palace Guards also aren''t aware yet. I heard that one of the heroes offered his help, but it appears he also wasn¡¯t able to find who the culprit is. His room hasn''t been cleaned yet, so it still reeks of blood, and body parts are all over, so I wouldn''t recommend Master visiting or even coming close. Ah, that''s the reason I wasn''t able to attend you while you were sleeping. Please, forgive this slave.¡±


    Suiren explained and lowered her head.


    However, Yuri heard only half of Suiren''s sentence. The first part of Suiren''s report sounded just too familiar.


    ... Care to explain?


    (Pretends to be ignorant and starts playing in the corner with imaginary kittens. Ehehe~)


    {I''m sorry, Big Sis. But it was Yuriko''s doing.}


    (Hey! You gave me a green light! Ah, snap~! ... Well, it was fun~)


    ... You two.


    {Yes, we made a mess. But, we didn''t do it just for fun, right? Yuriko}


    (Eh? We didn''t?)


    {Yuriko!}


    (Ah! That''s right, that''s right! We totally didn''t... why did we do it again?)


    ......


    {That thrash of a man was planning to lay his hands on the Asian girl that helped you yesterday, Big Sis. I thought that you would be sad if something were to happen to her, so I gave my permission to Yuriko without thinking, I''m truly sorry}


    ... I see.


    (What! I don''t need your permission, you know! All I need is Big Sis''s embrace, sexy lingerie, and two pears with sunglasses~)


    "Master?"


    Suiren finally straightened her back after realizing that Yuri was lost in thoughts and completely ignoring her.


    "... Hn?"


    "No, I just... Are you hungry? The heroes are to meet at the dining hall in a few to give the King your answers."


    "... Alright."


    Yuri answered and powerlessly extended her hands. She was obviously asking Suiren to help her get up.


    So, Suiren showed her usefulness and carefully helped Yuri up. She then guided her to the dining hall.


    ... Culprit?


    (Don''t you worry, Big Sis! This adorable younger sister made sure no one will be able to track us back~! As expected of me~)


    {Well, she''s always like that, but she''s good at whatever mess she''s doing, so there''s no need to worry about it, Big Sis.}


    ... Nn.


    It didn''t take Yuri long to arrive at the dining hall.


    The dining hall was full of heroes with strange expressions.


    "Little girl, are you all right?"


    Suddenly, an Asian girl run up to her and asked worriedly.


    Yuri being the good girl she is nodded in affirmation.


    "I''m glad... you weren''t up for breakfast, so I thought you might be sick or something..."


    "You don''t have to worry, Hero Bai Lan. Even if Master were sick, THIS SLAVE would take care of her with utmost care."


    Suiren''s bias towards Yuri was in plain sight.


    "That''s good to hear. Now, please go and stand with the other slaves in the corner. As a FELLOW HERO, I will help her with the launch at the table ONLY HEROES and the King can sit at."


    Lightning was flying out of Suiren''s and Bai Lan''s eyes.


    But ultimately, as a fellow hero, Bai Lan secured victory and lead Yuri to the table.


    She then filled Yuri''s plate with various food and watched her eat like a newly married wife.


    "Which reminds me, I still don''t know your name. But you are mute, aren''t you? ... I can''t call you little girl forever, right?"


    Although Yuri didn''t like the food that much, she ate the dishes which were similar to the food from Earth in order to fill her stomach. Naturally, Yurin had to persuade her first. Yuri doesn''t like non-delicious food. But she can''t afford not to eat in her current situation.


    So, while chewing on something that resembled a meat bun, she used the bones of a bird she ate earlier to form her name.


    Y U R I


    (I fall in admiration of your ingenuity, Big Sis~!)


    "Yuri? What a cute name."


    Bai Lan said while playing with Yuri''s silver hair.

 Chapter 6

    After the lunch, when everyone finished eating, the King addressed the summoned heroes.


    "Heroes, as some of you might already know, one of your fellow heroes have been found dead in his room this morning. Fortunately, we were able to identify and arrest the culprit."


    "You caught the criminal? Who was it?"


    "As you might have noticed, two of the heroes are missing at the table. It''s regrettable, but the culprit was a man who was summoned together with you. His name is Carl Burns."


    "Carl? That British dude? He didn''t seem to be that kind of a person..."


    "Yes, appearances are deceptive. He already confessed to the heinous crime he committed. We will deal with him according to our Kingdom''s laws. We hope you will support our decision."


    Those who didn''t know that something like that happened because they were indulging in the pleasantries of a different world had stunned expressions on their faces.


    There were actually only three heroes who caught the whiff of such terrible event. Ben Cho who strictly wakes up early because of his daily routine, Bai Lan who was worried about Yuri and thus woke up earlier to help her get up, and Bj?rn Lundqvist who volunteered to help to solve the case.


    It''s not wrong to say that Bj?rn has been acting strangely since then. The King''s people found him in the corner of his room muttering ''Silver Death! Silver Death!'' over and over again.


    {So he took the opportunity of the murder we did to get rid of the dud. How smart of him.}


    (What a smart-ass fatso~)


    ... A dud?


    {Yes, Big Sis. We were eavesdropping on his conversation with the priest yesterday. One of the heroes was apparently a dud. Meaning, he didn''t have any magical power and was completely useless. Thus, the King ordered the priest to get rid of him}


    ... I see.


    "How do you plan on dealing with him?"


    "You do not need to worry, we will not execute him nor make him a slave. He was summoned to this world by us. If we didn''t selfishly summon him, this tragedy might not have happened. We will put him in prison for a while and hope he will turn to good once again."


    "I thank you on his behalf for your leniency, Your Majesty. You are truly wise King."


    "We appreciate your praise."


    {He even turned the situation in his favor? He really is a manipulative jerk, isn''t he?}


    (I don¡¯t like him~ He smells really bad~)


    "Now our Heroes. With this saddening matter behind us, we would like to hear your thoughts and answers regarding your stay in Eternia.¡±


    The King finally switched the main subject.


    "Although you unreasonably summoned me to this world, I understand that you did it for your people. Now that I''m here, I won''t just idly stay and watch fellow humans die. You can count on my help."This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.


    Jenny Trump, a woman in her twenties said righteously.


    "Count me in as well."


    "Me too."


    The heroes one after another agreed to help the Alasta Kingdom.


    The King''s calculated previous speech swayed the Heroes'' thoughts in his favor.


    .....?


    {You can do as you please, Big Sis. Although we can teach you whatever you wish to know, it might be a good idea to stay here for a little longer.}


    (Yeah! Let''s kill more heroes! I like killing heroes~)


    {No, I didn''t mean it like that.}


    (No one cares what you meant~ I care what Big Sis cares about. Namely myself~)


    {Narcistic idiot.}


    (Old hag.)


    {Fuck you.}


    (Come at me~! I will kick your ass to oblivion!)


    Bai Lan looked at Yuri who nodded at her after a while of thinking and agreed to stay and help as well.


    "That is great news! Since it''s like that, let us introduce you to the trainers we have personally selected for you!"


    The King said with a big smile on his face.


    Nobody knew that the King had no intention of letting anyone go. All of the Heroes are precious resources, after all. He wouldn''t risk other countries getting their hands on them.


    "Someone! Let the trainers enter!"


    The King clapped and shouted.


    Soon, four people entered the dining hall.


    "Trainers, introduce yourselves!"


    """Yes, Your Majesty!"""


    A large, bald, burly man stepped forward first.


    ¡°My name is Wulf Neumann, I¡¯m one of three Great Generals serving the Alasta Kingdom. I will train those who are suitable for hand-to-hand combat, weapons, and military strategy! Gahaha!¡±


    (This guy is so fucking obnoxious~)


    An old lady dressed in gray robes introduced herself after the loud man.


    ¡°Layla Loeb, I¡¯m Alasta¡¯s only Archmage. I will be training everyone whose power is suitable for long range magic attacks.¡±


    (Ehh~ looks like you are stuck with saggy tits over there, Big Sis.)


    {Indeed, that saggy tits lady will be most likely your trainer, Big Sis.}


    ... Saggy.


    ... Why?


    {You will learn soon enough!}


    (Yeah~ it''s a surprise not really surprise!)


    Next, a blonde girl about the size of Yuri stepped forward.


    "Melone. Archery, taming, spirits."


    ¡°HAHAHA! You don¡¯t have to be so shy Melone! These kids will be our future, you have to be strict with them! GAHAHA!¡±


    The shining musclehead''s voice echoed around the dining hall.


    ¡­ Too loud.


    {So loud¡­}


    (SO FUCKING LOUD~)


    And lastly, the old priest the Heroes met when summoned stepped forward.


    ¡°We have already met, but to those that might have forgotten, my name Jonathan Lichtenberg. I will personally train all those whose power is directed towards healing or supporting others.¡±


    "Now then, with the introductions done, we will now help you find your powers. Please, follow the trainers to the training grounds where they will teach you how to sense your powers. To increase your motivation, we will award 100 Gold to everyone who discovers their power by the end of the day!¡±


    "Hm? Is 100 Gold a lot? What can you buy with 100 gold coins?"


    Bj?rn who recovered with the word ''Gold'' asked curiously.


    The King grinned at him and spoke.


    "Hoho, our dear Hero. That one over there is your little slave, isn''t she? Wouldn¡¯t you want ten more of them?¡±


    A creepy smile appeared on Bj?rn face.


    ¡°We wish that all of you will be able to discover your powers by the end of the day, do not disappoint us!¡±

 Chapter 7

    ¡°Come children, follow me.¡±


    Layla Loeb, who earned the nickname of Saggy Tits, beckoned the Heroes to follow her.


    In a while, the group arrived at a spacious training grounds behind the castle. This, incidentally, was also the first time the heroes saw the place of their stay from outside. They stared in awe of the humongous building before being dragged along by the loud Wulf.


    "I''m sure that King has shown you a little example of what you might be able to do with your ability, but let us, the experts, show you in great detail. Wulf?"


    After arriving at the training grounds, Saggy Tits Layla had the heroes sit down and watch a little demonstration first.


    "Gahaha! Since I''m going first, I will go with a bang!"


    Wulf shouted loudly and made a distance between him and the heroes. He then raised his fist into the air and shouted again.


    "Behold my superhuman strength!"


    His fist then quickly went straight down until it the ground,Boom!A shockwave fired off in 360 degrees around Wulf and a cloud of dust rose.


    "What!?"


    "Wow! What was that!"


    The heroes were stunned by Wulf''s display of strength.


    Before long, the cloud of dust cleared, and Wulf''s figure was released standing in a relatively big crater.


    "Oh my god! Did you really make that just with your fist!?"


    Bj?rn who preferred brute strength over anything was completely smitten by Wulf''s power.


    "That''s right, I have used my ability Reinforcement and made my fist as powerful as a dragon''s! Gahahaha!"


    Naturally, Wulf was also enjoying the eyes of admiration plastered onto him, so he was even louder than usual.


    (This dude is way too fucking loud~! Alright! It''s decided! I''m going to kill him and stick his head into a cow''s ass!)


    {What? You will go that easy on him?}


    (Then, I''m going to cut off his pe- {Alright! Alright! That''s enough, head in a cow''s ass is enough!}


    "Well then, if Lady Layla allows it, this Jonathan will give it a try next."


    "You don''t have to be so reserved around me Jonathan, go ahead."


    Jonathan, the Head Priest respectfully addresses Saggy Tits and steps forward when given the permission.


    (Uhoo~ this saggy granny''s position is above the wrinkly grappy''s?)


    The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.... Grappy?


    (Ain''t that the opposite of granny?)


    {No, I don''t think so?}


    (Uhh... fuck it then. You know what I mean though, right~?)


    {Sure...}


    "For the display of my ability, it would be better if one of the heroes could assist me. Right, what about you, young man?"


    "Me? Sure! What do you need me to do?"


    Jonathan pointed at a young man with glasses.


    {What was his name again?}


    (No idea.)


    "I noticed the scratch marks on your neck. Heh, you had a rough night, didn''t you?"


    "Well, a bit..."


    "Anyhow, could you please remove your shirt, so others could see better?"


    "Alright."


    The young man carefreely removed his shirt and revealed deep scratches all over his chest.


    "As you can see, this young man''s wounds run pretty deep. Nights in Alasta can be pretty tiring, aren''t they? Hahaha. Anyhow, witness the splendor of my ability."


    Jonathan extended his right hand towards the young man, immediately after, the young man''s body got enveloped in a pale yellow light, and the scratches on his body slowly started disappearing.


    "Amazing!"


    "That''s incredible!"


    "Wow~ My body looks like that wild night was just a dream!"


    The young man admired, and the other heroes admired.


    "As you can see, my ability is Recovery. It allows me to heal wounds and illnesses of every kind."


    "Hee~ that''s amazing."


    Just like Wulf, Jonathan was feeling very proud of himself while enjoying the admiring gazes of the heroes.


    "Good work Jonathan. Melone would you like to go next."


    "Not really."


    Melone declined without a second thought. It appears that Melone is not interested in displaying her powers in front of the heroes.


    {I like how she shot her down without any remorse.}


    (Right~? It was like bam! Stop talking to me Saggy Tits!)


    "I, in that case, I will show you the might of an Archmage."


    A ridiculously large staff appears in Saggy Tits'' hands from nowhere.


    "This staff is one of the legendary weapons, it''s called The Staff of Ignis, the Fire King. I acquired this staff when I defeated the chosen of Ignis in combat. That happened alreadythirty years ago, and to this day, it was the hardest fight of my life. Just remembering the times when I was really young and beautiful makes me feel really nostalgic. All men were fawning over me then¡­"


    "......"


    "......"


    "......"


    "......"


    "......"


    Needless to say, not a single hero believed Saggy Tits'' words.


    {Is she planning on telling her complete life story?}


    (If so that¡¯s not good, she must be at least five hundred years old. Just look at her tits!)


    ¡°And that time I almost slept with the former King, but the queen caught us before it happened¡­ what a shame that was... he was quite a hunk that old man...¡±


    "......"


    "......"


    "......"


    "......"


    "......"


    Two hours later, Saggy Tits finally finished talking about her life from her preteens to now.


    "And now we are here¡­"


    ¡­ Yawn.


    {Is the torture finally over?}


    (Seems like it~)


    "Ehm. Watch carefully children, this is how things are done on Eternia!"


    Saggy Tits shouted and pointed the ridiculously large staff towards the sky.


    ¡°In~ferno beaaaaa~m!¡±


    ¡­ Really?


    {Really?}


    (MAGIC GRANNY!?)


    A massive fiery beam shot out from the staff, the intense heat and light made the heroes feel very uncomfortable.


    Booom!


    (Fireworks~)


    Once the fiery beam vanished and the heroes could open their eyes again, they saw a large crater at the place of the impact, it covered at least a quarter of the training grounds.


    ¡°WOW!¡±


    ¡°You are amazing, Lady Layla!¡±


    ¡°So powerful!¡±


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s powerful and amazing! That was Inferno Beam, a spell I created with my ability which is Fire. Train hard under me, and you will be able to cast spells of this magnitude in no time!¡±


    Everyone looked at Saggy Tits with sparkling eyes.

 Chapter 8

    "Fufu... now that you children understand what ability is, we will teach you how to discover and use your own ability."


    "Yeah, finally!"


    "Let''s do it!"


    The ability exhibition finished, and the heroes got excited by Saggy Tits'' next words.


    They are finally going to discover their powers which will allow them to become splendid heroes. Everyone is looking forward to finding what their powers are.


    (Yeah, Saggy Tits! Let''s get that unlimited powah~!)


    {Please no spoilers...}


    ...?


    "First, you will need yourselves to get comfortable as much as possible. If that means sitting, sit down. If that means lying, lay down."


    Eager to learn, the heroes do as told and each and every one finds their most comfortable posture.


    For Yuri who hates sitting on the bare ground, that naturally meant in parking her butt on Bai Lan''s lap. As Bai Lan was sitting in a cross-legged posture, Yuri found her new seat very comfortable.


    "Although the next step sounds very easy, it''s actually the most difficult step on which many people fail, causing them to never discover their ability. We call this step ''Finding the Stream, '' and it entails searching for the stream of magical power within your body. Each type of ability is located in different part of the body. For example, the stream of my Fire and other elements is located around kidneys, Wulf''s Reinforcement stream is around his biceps. You need to locate the stream first. Once you find the stream, be sure to tell us. Your teachers will be decided on the location of the stream of magical power. After finding the stream, your teacher will teach you how to manifest your ability. Any questions?"


    Saggy Tits finished her explanation and asked whether anyone has any questions.


    "That sounds really easy, doesn''t it? How is it difficult?"


    "Good question. The streams of the magical power of normal people are really small, making them extremely difficult to detect. And since the majority of Eternia''s population are like that, ''normal'' that is, it''s called stream. However, in the case of you, the heroes, that stream won''t be just a tiny stream, but a raging river. That''s why King placed expectations on you guys to finish by today."


    Everyone nodded in consent. They have realized that for the people of Eternia, the things like luck, genes, and talent are most important when it comes to abilities.


    "If there are no further questions, you may start Finding the Stream. I wish you good luck."


    But, before anyone could even start,The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement.


    ... Is that it?


    Yuri asked while concentrating on the tingling feeling around her kidneys.


    (So fast!)


    {Eh! That can''t be, right...}


    Even Yuriko and Yurin were flabbergasted by Yuri''s genius.


    However, Yuri had more than just one question.


    ... Not a stream.


    She said while tilting her head.


    What Yuri actually felt was,


    ... Lightning?


    That''s right, instead of a stream or raging river, what Yuri felt around her kidneys thunderous lightning. It was actually so strong it made her uncomfortable once she was conscious of it.


    (That''s correct~ Congratulations, Big Sis! You are a lightning user~!)


    {Well, it would be strange if you had a stream in your body. Being dead and all...}


    ... Dead.


    Yuri was doubtful of her body''s condition. But Yurin''s words confirmed what she was thinking. She really did die in the Throne Room.


    And now, she has''lightning'' within her body. What a twisted fate, Yuri thought.


    At any rate, Yuri has successfully ''found the stream'' so she decided to take a nap and pretend to be working hard in searching for her ability.


    "I found it!"


    About five hours later, someone found their stream at last.


    "Oh~! This quick! Gahaha! You are the first! The first! Good job, young man! What is your name?"


    "It''s Ben Cho."


    "Ben, huh! Now then, Ben. Where is it? Where is your stream located?"


    Wulf looked at the Ben Cho, the ''first'' Hero who found his stream of magical power with expectations.


    "I can feel it pumping through my heart back and forth."


    "Tch! Old man, looks like you won today."


    "Haha~ Great! That''s great. Come to me, Ben. Having your stream located around your heart means that your ability is best suited for supporting others. However, since you are able to describe the flow of the stream in such detail, I''m sure it will be something special!"


    Jonathan who was smiling from ear to ear beckoned Ben Cho and started teaching him how to manifest the power at once.


    "I got it!"


    Then, a little while later, one hero after another cheered in happiness because they were able to find their streams.


    {We should wake Big Sis up.}


    (Right~ I wouldn''t want her to end up last~ Big Sis, wake up~ If are you not going to wake up in 0.1s, I''m going to morning love you~)


    {Oy! That''s not fair!}


    In the end, Yuri opened her eyes due to Yurin''s and Yuriko''s bickering.


    Looking up, she found out that Bai Lan was affectionally watching her.


    She has actually finished searching for her stream quite a long ago, but she didn''t want to disturb Yuri''s ''search''.


    "Are you done?"


    Yuri nodded and slowly got up from Bai Lan''s lap.


    Bai Lan followed after her.


    "Are you girls done?"


    Saggy Tits asked with a smile on her face.


    "Yes, I have been able to find my stream."


    Bai Lan answered and Yuri nodded in affirmation.


    "That''s great. Where are your streams located?"


    "Mine''s around the stomach."


    "Stomach? That''s rare. Then, you shall go with Melone. She will be your teacher from now on."


    "Alright."


    Finishing talking with Bai Lan, Saggy Tits turned towards Yuri.


    "How about you?"


    Yuri truthfully pointed at her kidneys.


    "Are you mute? Well, it doesn''t matter whether a hero can talk or not. A hero is a hero after all. Where are you pointing at? Kidneys?"


    Yuri nodded.


    "Really? Good, very good. Finally someone whom I can teach. Don''t worry, Little Rabbit. I will take a very good care of you."

 Chapter 9

    The day has ended and surprisingly every hero was able to find his/her stream of magical power. This pleasant surprise made the fat king very happy as it showed that this batch of heroes will become very strong in future.


    He got even happier when the trainers gave him a detailed report and notified him that three heroes have already discovered their abilities.


    These three heroes were Ben Cho, Bj?rn Lundqvist, and Bai Lan.


    Jonathan has never seen the ability Ben Cho has acquired before, so he and Ben named it the Holy Armor. As the name suggests, it''s an ability that wraps Ben''s body in holy aura which increases his physical abilities and recovery speed like an armor. Jonathan also believes that it''s not all that there is to that ability.


    Bj?rn Lundqvist acquired a strength-based ability just like he desired. It''s an ability called Monster Strenght which is an upgraded version of Wulf''s Reinforcement.


    As for Bai Lan, not only she has the rare stomach stream, her ability is exactly the same as her trainer''s. It''s an ability called Spirit Call which is a rare ability obtainable only by elves. Or so the king and others thought. Training under someone with the same skill will greatly benefit Bai Lan to her future prospects.


    The overjoyed fat king kept his promise and rewarded everyone with one hundred gold. He also threw in an extra hundred for the three early birds.


    As for Yuri, she plopped on the bed once her ''training'' finished and fell asleep.


    Suiren felt helpless that her Master doesn''t even look at her. She, therefore, decided to do what she was supposed to do by herself in order to make herself useful.


    In the morning, she brought her healthy breakfast. She even stealthily warmed up the cold milk in the kitchen.


    After Yuri had finished her breakfast, she met up with Bai Lan, and they went together to the practice grounds where the trainers already waited.


    "Come, come. I have plenty to teach you today, Little Rabbit."


    Saggy Tits gentle beckoned Yuri. The hidden disgust in her eyes, however, was evident to Yuri''s two sisters.


    {I wonder why she looks at Big Sis like that.}


    (She must be envious of Big Sis''s future prospects. Just look at those two little cherries!)


    {I don''t think that''s it... well, could be. But, should we tell Big Sis?}


    Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author''s preferred platform and support their work! (That her cherries are the envy of saggy old woman?)


    {No, that she''s planning something that can''t be good.}


    (Nah~ Let it go, let it go~ let Big Sis deal with it alone~)


    There were three others in the Saggy Tits group.


    Jenny Trump, Leon Orlich, and Noe Garcia.


    "Now children, since all of you were able to find your streams yesterday, let''s learn how to force it out of your body and manifest it."


    The three heroes nodded with serious expressions. Yuri was trying hard not to doze off.


    "This step is far easier for normal people than Finding the Stream, so you should be able to grasp it in no time."


    "Alright! Let''s do this!"


    "I''m ready to learn."


    "Me too."


    "......"


    Eager to learn they informed Saggy Tits that they are ready to go.


    "Since you have found your abilities around your kidneys, it means that you have elemental or similar kind of power. You are what we call mages. And believe it or not, mages have the easiest way of discovering their ability."


    A flame suddenly lighted up on Saggy Tits''s finger.


    "Oh~ I see. We can easily figure it out by observing what comes from out of us, right?"


    Noe Garcia said in realization.


    "That''s correct! While others have to do many trials and errors to find exactly how their ability works, we mages just have to take a glance at what we manifested."


    Saggy Tits said while nodding.


    "It means that aside from the three who already discovered their abilities, you guys are presented with a headstart. You could use this chance to prove yourselves to King and earn more of his attention than others. This would definitely help you in our world which is based on social status."


    She slowly added, making the three heroes'' motivation soar. Yuri was naturally still trying not to collapse and fall asleep. She found out that listening to this old woman is very tiring, boring, bothersome, and sleep inducing.


    {She''s already trying to rouse a competition with the other fools, huh.}


    (I''m in! I''m in! I''m going to win~)


    {You aren''t supposed to compete...}


    "Shall we start then? Good. Extend one of your hands forward and imagine the stream flowing from your kidneys upwards towards the palm of your hand. If you are successful, you will feel your palm getting slightly warmer. Once you confirm the feeling push that stream out!"


    Saggy Tits explained and everyone did as she said.


    Yuri was still not reacting, but Yurin and Yuriko brought her back and repeated what Saggy Tits just said.


    Thus, Yuri extended her small hand and,


    crackle, crackle, crackle!


    A ball of lightning formed in her palm and sung the song of victory.


    The jaws of the three others heroes dropped and Saggy Tits frowned in disbelief.


    She cleared her throat and approached Yuri.


    "Well done! Wonderful, this is just wonderful!"


    She said while affectionally massaging her shoulders. Her nails, however, were digging into Yuri''s skin, causing Yuri to flinch.


    "Little Rabbit, I knew you were born for greatness the moment my eyes landed on you. You will certainly be a great help to King and our Kingdom."


    Saggy Tits praised Yuri while increasing the force behind her hands.


    "As I thought, I really need to take a special care of you, Little Rabbit."


    Saggy Tits praised Yuri with a gentle tone. Her nails digging into Yuri''s shoulders and her eyes flashing with malice.

 Chapter 10

    Yuri''s day ended with Saggy Tits'' meticulous training. As soon as she entered her room, she plopped onto the bed and grasped her aching shoulders. The light touch of her little hands sent excruciating pain throughout her body.


    Suiren who was watching her felt that something was wrong, but she just couldn''t tell what.


    However, once Yuri took off her shirt, what Suiren saw through the gaps of her fingers drained the color from her face. Bloody scratch marks and crescent-shaped holes were dug along both of Yuri''s upper arms and shoulders. Basically, nearly everything that was covered by her shirt has stained her milky-white skin with dreadful red color.


    "M, Master..."


    Suiren didn''t know what to say. She couldn''t understand how any of this happen. As the proper slave she is, she was watching over her Master all this time. She wasn''t able to see anything that could cause her to get injured like this.


    "Unless..."


    She muttered. She recalled how Saggy Tits Layla seemed to be closer to Yuri than any of the other heroes. She didn''t find it strange as she thought she just fell for Yuri''s charm just like she did, in fact, she felt jealous of Layla. Suiren realized that things don''t seem how they appeared. However, there was currently nothing she could do. She''s just a slave, her Master is ignoring her and Layla is too strong and influential to do something about her.


    The next day, Yuri suffered under Saggy Tits'' practice menu again. Although she was being abused without anyone noticing, Yuri did learn how to control her new powers faster than anyone. Among the heroes under Saggy Tits, she is currently the only one who is able to manifest her ability into different shapes and forms. Of course, she and her two sisters are the only ones who know about that.


    As for Suiren, she stealthily disappeared from the training grounds for about three hours before returning and watching how Saggy Tits is taking care of her Master.


    The reason she disappeared was naturally for the sake of her Master. She broke into the castle''s pharmacy and stole the most expensive ointments for pain relief, bruises and scratches she could find.


    Like this, day after day passed and Suiren gradually earned Yuri''s attention.


    Yuri''s and Suiren''s relationship improved over ointments while the patience of the two sisters over Saggy Tits'' abuse steadily deteriorated.


    Ten days passed since the heroes got summoned to Eternia.


    Today, as usual, Yuri was walking towards the training grounds.


    This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings.This time, however, the voices in her head were on their noisiest since coming to this world.


    (Ahh! I can''t stand her saggy tits anymore! Cut them off! Cut them off!)


    {For once, I agree with you. Big Sis, I think it''s time to go. We tolerated it for over a week because you weren''t saying anything. But! I''m at my limit!}


    (That''s right, that''s right! Chop her head off! Burn her to crisp! Stick her wrinkly arm up to her loose ass!)


    Although Yuri didn''t say anything, she agreed with the two.


    Yuri decided to leave if an opportunity arises.


    Yuri joined the practice as usual. Today, the heroes under Saggy Tits were trying to hit a stationary target with their abilities for the first time.


    "Ahh, I feel so tired!"


    "Yeah, me too."


    "Same here¡­"


    "Of course you do, it¡¯s your first time trying to hit a target with your ability. This will be all for today, go to your rooms and rest for tomorrow. I will stay behind with Little Rabbit until she hits the target."


    """Okay!"""


    The three heroes left. As Saggy Tits'' group was the last one at the training grounds, only Yuri, Suiren, and Saggy Tits remained. The gentle smile on Saggy Tits'' face instantly disappeared and got replaced with a displeased one.


    ¡°Alright you ungrateful little pest. I spend my precious time teaching you even though I detest your pretty face and you won''t even get it right? What''s so hard about hitting a stationary target!?¡±


    Slap!


    Saggy Tits shouted and slapped Yuri across her face.


    "See? Wasn''t that hard, was it?"


    ¡°How dare you hit my Master!¡±


    Suiren reacted to Saggy Tits'' slap in anger.


    ¡°Shut up slave! You have no right to speak! Speak again, and I will throw both you and your master to beggars!¡±


    ¡°You-¡±


    Yuri raised her hand to stop Suiren who was about to throw herself at Saggy Tits.


    (This Saggy Tits!)


    ¡­ Grr.


    {Big Sis?}


    ¡­ Enough!


    (Ah, she snapped~)


    A lightning started gathering around Yuri''s hand at a fast rate.


    In a blink of an eye, the lightning took a shape of an egg.


    As Saggy Tits stared dumbfoundedly at the spectacle before her, the egg cracked open and a small, lizard head peeked from within.


    {A dragon?}


    (That''s so adorabz!~ Let me cuddle it!)


    ¡°This is¡­¡±


    Drops of sweat started flowing down Saggy Tits'' forehead.


    ¡°¡­ Impossible!¡±


    She shouted in disbelief. This little pest that wasn''t even able to properly hit a target can make her ability to take such elaborate shape?


    The little dragon''s head looked at Saggy Tits, opened its mouth...


    "Shit!"


    Feeling the impending danger, Saggy Tits quickly formed a fire shield around her.


    However,


    KABOOOM!


    The lightning released from the dragon''s mouth landed on Saggy Tits'' body and ignited the entire training grounds.


    Blazing flames were cooking the surroundings while Yuri was standing at the center of a deep crater. All grass was gone, the brown soil got charred black. A pillar of black smoke was flowing towards the castle.


    Then, it started raining.


    Saggy Tits'' body nowhere to be found.


    Instead, only a red splat in front of Yuri remained.


    The little dragon closed his mouth in satisfaction and disappeared just as abruptly as it appeared.


    (Wow~ Look at her! Ain''t she just like... a mosquito!?)


    {Uhh, Big Sis? Are you alright?}


    ¡­ Exhausted.


    {What should we do now?}


    Yuri slowly surveyed the surroundings.


    ¡­ Run?

 Chapter 11

    The King¡¯s chambers, Alasta Kingdom.


    KABOOOM!


    "!? Is anyone there!"


    "Your Majesty!"


    "Are we under attack? Find out what happened at once!"


    The King of Alasta Kingdom, Henry Benjamin Schlusser, ordered the guards who were standing outside of his chambers and made his way to the Throne room.


    He sat on the throne and waited for the report.


    Before long, few soldiers barged into the throne room in a hurry and kneeled before him.


    "Report!


    ¡°Yes! Your Majesty, the training grounds are on fire!¡±


    ¡°Training grounds? Was there anyone this late?¡±


    ¡°Your Majesty, Lady Layla was still conducting her lesson while the other trainers already finished!¡±


    ¡°Layla? What happened!? Is she alright? What about the heroes she was training?¡±


    ¡°Three out of four heroes were sent back by Lady Layla earlier, only her and the youngest of the heroes stayed behind. Unfortunately, we were unable to find them."


    ¡°Unable to find them? Search! No matter what methods you employ, you must find her! Both of them! Do we make ourself clear!?¡±


    """Yes!"""


    "Layla..."


    The King muttered Saggy Tits'' name in sadness.


    Bang!


    The door to the Throne room suddenly burst open.


    ¡°Your Majesty! What happened! What happened to Yuri!¡±


    It was Bai Lan who was covered in dirt and sweat from head to toes, her trainer Melone behind her.


    ¡°Calm down, Hero. We do not know what happened to her yet. She and her trainer, Layla are currently missing.¡±


    The King said with a concerned voice.


    ¡°Missing¡­ how can this be?¡±


    Completely forgetting about her manners, Bai Lan turned around on her feet and rushed towards the training grounds.


    Melone sighed and quietly followed after her.


    When Bai Lan arrived at the training grounds and saw its condition...


    ¡°No¡­¡±


    She fell down on her knees, tears flowing down her cheeks.


    ----------


    A small, lone figure was running through a gloomy forest, oblivious to the dangers lurking in the darkness.Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings.


    {Umm, Big Sis? Haven''t you forgotten about something?}


    ...?


    (What? What? Whatchu talking about~?)


    {You know, waking you up in the mornings, preparing your meals, helping you clothe, following you like your shadow for the past ten-ish days...}


    ... Ah!


    ¡°Master! Please wait for me! Don''t leave me behind~!"


    (Oy. I thought she got caught up in the explosion?)


    {Just how much did you want to get rid of her, Yuriko?}


    (Just a little bit? I mean, she''s snatching the best parts!)


    "Master, you are so mean! How could you run away without me? What if something were to happen when I was not around? As your slave, I will follow you wherever you go and help you with whatever you do! There''s no way that I, Master''s first and best slave wouldn''t be prepared for any kind of situation! Even if lightning were to suddenly strike me, this slave- Suiren would be prepared!"


    "(Aw, how adorabz you are! Let me fondle you!)"


    ¡°Eh? Ahh! P, please be gentle, it''s my first time...¡±


    {Yuriko...}


    ... Thief.


    (What! She deserves it! Just look at her! Look at those fondle-able puppies!)


    ¡­¡­


    ¡­¡­


    "(There, there! Take this and that!)"


    "Ahn! Hafu¡­ Nnn~"


    ... Soft.


    {It''s so soft...}


    (Guhehe... I will master my fondling technique, so I''m ready for when the time comes~)


    While enjoying the soft sensation that couldn¡¯t be found anywhere on Yuri¡¯s body, little did the sisters know that a pair of red eyes was stalking them, waiting for the opportunity to attack.


    ¡°Haa, haa¡­ Master, I can¡¯t take it anymore~!¡±


    Suiren fell on her knees while pleading Yuri (Yuriko) to stop.


    However, the moment Suiren fell down, a big shadow dashed towards them from the nearby bushes.


    (Eh- What!? Oy, I wasn''t done yet!)


    Yuriko protested because she wanted to fondle Suiren more, but when she saw a huge shadow speeding towards them, she gave up and obediently watched as Yuri took control of her body back.


    Clang!


    Suiren, who was on the ground with sweat pouring from her forehead reacted a step faster than Yuri.


    Suiren clearly recalls the events from just a moment ago, however, she reflexively blocked the razor sharp mouth with her bare arm.


    "Grrr!"


    Suiren stopped the beast''s attack.


    This beast takes pride in killing its prey stealthily before even letting it know what killed it, so it was both startled and angry that Suiren stopped it.


    (A doggy? No¡­ Two-headed doggy! Yay~)


    {This isn¡¯t the time to joke around, Suiren¡¯s hand is in its mouth. Big Sis, if you don''t do something at once, Suiren will lose her arm!}


    But even without being told, Yuri was already prepared to strike, she somehow felt that Suiren will block the attacker, so she didn''t bother preparing any defenses.


    She didn¡¯t know why she felt like this or if Suiren will actually block it, but for some reason, she just felt that Suiren will act as she did.


    A small smile appeared on Yuri¡¯s face.


    {(Big Sis)}


    Both Yurin and Yuriko could feel a tad bit of warmth spreading through Yuri¡¯s frozen heart.


    Yuri threw her fist enveloped in crackling lightning at the beast.


    When the beast saw the small fist heading towards its forehead, it released Suiren''s arm from its mouth and dodged backward.


    Boom!


    Yuri''s fist which missed the target and hit only the air released a small shockwave.


    "Grrrr!"


    The beast felt dejected and threatened. The moment the beast saw the little fist coming its way, its instincts told it to dodge at all costs.


    When it saw two weak humans carelessly playing around in its territory, it was rejoicing. It''s not that often you can come across an easy meal in this forest.


    However, not only its prided stealth attack was blocked, it felt a death rushing from that little fist. When the beast looked into Yuri''s eyes, it knew that it can''t escape a battle.

 Chapter 12

    While the beast was pondering if it should retreat or not, a scent sweeter than any of its former mates drifted into its nose. When the beast followed the direction of the scent, its eyes landed on the small figure ahead.


    How could it not smell this scent when it was lurking in the bushes?


    This scent was so... delicious!


    All thoughts the beast had about escaping instantly disappeared. Saliva started dripping from both of the beast''s mouths.


    "Grrrl!"


    The beast growled and charged at Yuri in a frenzy.


    It felt like it had to eat Yuri''s flesh no matter what. It didn''t care anymore for any injuries it might suffer from recklessly charging straight at her.


    However, the beast didn''t think that it would feel a sharp pain at the temple of one of its head in the next moment.


    "Gaaar!"


    The beast''s right head looked at the left head only to see a hole ripped through its brains.


    While baffled why what has just occurred, it suddenly felt a warmth on top of its right head.


    The beast cautiously looked up, only to see Yuri''s expressionless face.


    "... Die for me?"


    The beast''s eyes opened wide in shock. How did the little human get so close? How did it not notice? Even though it was startled by having the brains from its left head being blown out, it would still notice when someone approached it.


    In the next moment, the beast heard buzzing and crackling and felt excruciating pain in its head. It was almost as if its brains were eaten from inside out.


    The beast was terrified, there was nothing it could do. It fell down and started thrashing on the ground, trying to shake off the pain.


    The pitiful beast took a last peek at the human who killed it and ceased to move.


    When Yuri saw the charging beast, she almost instinctively stepped to the side and shot her hand forward. The power and speed of her hand were faster than she expected, and even though she intended only to dodge, her counterattack was seamless and not something she thought about.


    Moreover, after the beast died, Yuri felt her body surging with new power.


    This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report itShe found this feeling refreshing. She felt... stronger.


    ¡°SO COOL~!¡±


    Suiren suddenly exclaimed with a bright smile.


    ¡°You were so cool, Master! ¡®¡­ Die for me?¡¯ Kyaaa!¡±


    Suiren covered her bright red face with her hands and started wriggling her body.


    Being praised like that and being reminded of what she just said, Yuri''s face got dyed red in embarrassment.


    (Hahaha~ Big Sis is blushing~)


    {It has been a while since I saw you embarrassed like this, Big Sis.}


    Yuriko and Yurin joined in on the fun and tried to tease Yuri even further.


    Not being able to take it anymore, Yuri turned around on her heel and started walking away.


    "M, Master? Wait a moment please!"


    However, before she could escape, Suiren stopped her.


    "...?"


    Yuri tilted her head to the side, asking Suiren what''s the matter.


    "Are you not taking its core? This is Two-headed Behemoth, it''s a relatively rare monster, so we could make a considerable amount of money by selling its core."


    Suiren walked to the lifeless body of the Two-headed Behemoth, stabbed her knife into its belly and took out a bloody bead.


    "This is it."


    She presented the core to Yuri.


    (Shiny~)


    "The powder of the Two-headed Behemoth''s core is used for medicine, so it should earn us somewhere around fifteen go-"


    "... Mnn."


    "M, Master!?"


    Before Suiren could finish talking, Yuri took the core in her hands and plopped it straight into her little mouth.


    Crunch, crunch, crunch...


    The core shattered in her mouth and she then swallowed it, not leaving behind even a fragment.


    Suiren stared at her master in amazement and shock. Yuri was also shocked though. The moment she saw the core, the urge to swallow it overpowered it, thus she swallowed it without knowing why.


    (How was it? Was it tasty~? Did you like the taste~? I like the taste of cores! They taste like nothing with a little bit of nothing~)


    {I don''t really like their taste. They have no taste in the first place. That''s why they taste like nothing, you idiot.}


    (What did you say, you old hag!?)


    {Want to fight!? Oy!}


    "M, master! Were you that hungry? Please, punish this slave for not noticing that earlier! This slave will prepare a meal right away! Wait just a moment please!"


    "¡­¡­"


    (Somehow¡­ she looks eager to receive punishment~?)


    {I wonder whose fault might that be?}


    (Turns around and walks away while whistling.)


    {That''s not how it works.}


    (It is now!)


    Hearing the word ''meal'', Yuri''s stomach reminded her that she indeed is quite hungry, so she sat down and waited for Suiren to prepare the Two-headed Behemoth.


    Yuri observed Suiren as she happily prepared the food while skipping around.


    "Master, the food is ready!"


    Suiren said with a bright smile.


    She brought the meal before Yuri and sat next to her.


    Just like the Two-headed Behemoth, Suiren found Yuri''s scent pleasant, making her want to stick to Yuri even closer.


    Yuri, however, could only smell the delicious smell of grilled meat.


    After the meal, the surroundings were gradually becoming darker and darker and Yuri was getting sleepy, so she decided to call it a day.


    Not being able to secure any substitute for a bed, she huddled close to Suiren and closed her eyes.


    ... Comfy.


    Yuri thought and her consciousness slowly drifted away.


    "So cute..."


    Suiren confirmed that Yuri fell asleep before shutting her system off.

 Side Story 1

    The Frail Jailer 1 - Anna Johnson POV


    "The execution of the twelve prisoners has been set to tomorrow, go inform our little angel." The warden Michalski informed me.


    "Yes, Warden."


    My name is Anna Johnson. I¡¯ve been working in this Detention Center for nine years. Getting this job was just a fluke, I don¡¯t have any experience with violence, I¡¯m not good at talking, I¡¯m not good at taking care of children. I¡¯ve been selected for this job just because Felshire lacked female personnel. The first year in this job was very hard, taking care of these delinquents was really stressful. However, I didn¡¯t think it would get even worse.


    One day, a frail, quiet girl was transferred to Felshire. That was the day the horror began. On the second day of her stay, she has killed the ''Boss'' of the female prisoners. Not only did she kill her, but she also dissected her body with a food tray and served the body parts to prisoners sitting at the nearby table!


    I¡¯m only glad that I had a day off on that day or I fear I would die from a shock.


    That''s when she started the rampage.


    A week later a male jailer wanted to teach her the rules of Felshire, but she wasn¡¯t listening so he raised his hand in the air, intending to hit her. He did not expect that this little girl was aware of the weakest point men have. After kicking him in the nether area, she stole the jailer¡¯s baton and beat him to death.


    Similar cases happened to another two jailers.


    The male inmates weren¡¯t so lucky to ''only'' get beaten to death. Even though they were far bigger than her, she made a quick work of them. She has a tendency to ''playfully'' hide the parts of their bodies all around the Felshire. One boy¡¯s left arm is yet to be found to this day.


    The girl¡¯s name was Yuri.


    After the incident with male inmates, Felshire¡¯s head psychologist Ph.D. Auclair conducted a thorough examination of Yuri¡¯s mind. Doctor Auclair came to the conclusion that Yuri has severe schizophrenia. And recommended a ''colorful and friendly'' treatment.


    That''s where my misfortune started or so I thought... I was selected as her personal caretaker.


    After hearing the news of my new job, I ran out to the toilets, cried my eyes out and then I went to Yuri¡¯s new cell.


    I was to guard the cell¡¯s door and provide Yuri with any book, documentary, and puzzles she wanted. Also making sure she doesn¡¯t escape or does anything dangerous. However, even if she attempted to do something dangerous, did anyone think I would be able to stop her? I don''t want to exaggerate, but I have troubles not getting swept off my feet in a bit stronger wind.Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.


    Eight years. That¡¯s the time I was taking care of her. In these eight years, Yuri spoke to me five times. A real shame. After hearing her talk the first time, I was in a trance. How can an angelic voice like that belong to a demon? At least that¡¯s how I felt at first. In those eight years, I got to know her childish, playful side and also her genius side. It was as if different people were controlling her body on different days. I was convinced that Doctor Auclair''s examination was correct. But, after these eight years, while Yuri had her times, I believe that she is a truly good child. And yet, why? Why must she die? Isn''t she just ill...?


    Tack, tack, tack... I was thinking about the time I spent with Yuri while walking to bring her the bad news.


    I arrived in front of Yuri''s cell.


    I¡¯m really scared. Scared both for her and her reaction to what I¡¯m about to say.


    I take a few deep breaths.


    ¡°Yuri Smith, the court has come to the conclusion that you are too dangerous for society and thus you are to be executed in the Throne room tomorrow afternoon.¡±


    No reaction, huh.


    "You are to select your last meal."


    Ah, the silence is killing me.


    Please Yuri, speak up.


    "¡­ Hamburger."


    ... Wai- what, a hamburger?! Are you really going to choose a hamburger for your last meal!?


    I wait for a while before turning around and walking away.


    Where should I buy that hamburger from? McRonald¡¯s? Burger Queen?


    I decided to buy the hamburgers from McRonald¡¯s.


    I hope she will like them...


    The next day, I handed the hamburgers Yuri wanted for her last meal to her.


    I didn¡¯t know how many she wanted, so I bought six of them.


    I got startled when she devoured all of them without a break.


    "It¡¯s time."


    Yuri stood up, put her hands behind her head and turned around. I put the handcuffs on her hands.


    "Let¡¯s go."


    I lead Yuri through the corridor and when the inmates recognized who was walking in the corridor they started making noise.


    "Big sister, bye-bye."


    "Ahh, we can finally sleep with a piece of mind."


    "Go, go~ kill that bitch~"


    "Shut up you bitches, stop shouting at my sister!"


    Uwaa, so noisy.


    Yuri really is famous among these kids.


    I lead her into the Throne room.


    Ugh, I feel like vomiting after seeing the smile on Warden''s face.


    He¡¯s so sick! How can he do this while smiling? Stop grinning you fucking beast.


    You are more of a demon than Yuri is!


    ¡°Yuri Smith, welcome to the Throne room, I''m the bringer of your death, Michalski. Please sit and make yourself comfortable.¡±


    He spoke and signaled me to leave.


    What an asshole. He doesn''t know what a good child Yuri really is! She doesn¡¯t deserve to sit on that chair!


    I left the Throne room while feeling vexed, angry, and sad at the same time.


    "Gentlemen, enjoy the show."


    Warden finished the final preparations and spoke to the audience behind the one-way mirror.


    These people are just as sick as he is.


    The execu- excuse me, torture has started.


    "Gh.. Gnnnnn~"


    I could hear little moans escaping from behind the window.


    Yuri, please forgive this weak, idiotic me for not having the power to help.


    "Aaaaaaargghhnyu~"


    The screaming intensified.


    Yuri''s screams seemed confused, but that''s no wonder because this Throne room was designed like that.


    ------


    Silence. After a while the screams and moans in the Throne room ceased.


    Yuri, the Silver Death has died.


    "Mhm, as expected of Silver Death, what a great show!"


    The Warden Michalski said in satisfaction as he went inside the Throne room to confirm the success of the execution.


    Anna who couldn''t lift up her head followed after him. It was her duty to clean up after the inmates she was in charge of.


    With difficulty and tears in the corners of her eyes, she slowly raised her head and looked at Yuri''s lifeless body.


    All of sudden, a crazed smile appeared on Anna''s face.

 Side Story 2

    Erobot''s Unconditional Love 1 - Suiren POV


    #Serial number: 000142


    #Name of the model: Suiren


    #Date of Creation: 776 years ago


    #Place of Creation: Alasta Kingdom


    #Creator: Grand Master Rudolf


    #Free Will Gained: 776 years ago


    #Fate of Creator: Death


    #Cause of Death: Accidentally killed by Serial Number 000142


    #Accident Description: Staring at Serial Number 000142¡¯s nude body and shouting ¡°Masterpiece¡±


    #Consequences of the Accidental Murder: Serial Number 000142 pursued for six years


    #After Pursuit: Serial Number 000142 captured by Prince Eric III


    #After Capture: Sentenced to dungeon for life


    #Released: To become concubine of Prince Eric III, now King Eric III


    #Information on King Eric III: The King of Kings, Alasta Kingdom¡¯s star of hope


    #King Eric III''s fate: Early death


    #Cause of Death: Accidentally killed by Serial Number 000142 on the wedding night


    #Consequences of the Accidental Murder: Captured and thrown in the dungeon, waiting for a public beheading


    #After the Accidental Murder 1: Punishment postponed, conflict for the successor


    #After the Accidental Murder 2: Forgotten in the dungeon for 759 years


    #Released


    #Cleaned


    #Clothed


    #Given education


    #Attemped brainwashing


    #Failure


    #Deceived


    #To become a SLAVE of the summoned Heroes


    That is how the life of Serial Number 000142 Suiren went and it definitely won''t end like this.


    I''m an android, a tool made to serve.


    I''m a slave, a tool born to serve.


    I''m a maid, a tool trained to serve.


    However, the tool was blessed with free will, NO ONE SHALL BEND MY WILL TO-


    Bang!


    ¡°Owie!¡±


    I hit my head against a branch of a tree¡­


    ¡°¡­ Careful.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master! Thank you very much for your concern, Master!¡±


    Aaah, Master Yuri is concerned about me, so sweet of her~?


    Cough...


    Where I was again¡­ Ah!


    NO ONE WILL MAKE ME SERVE THEM FOR THEIR SELFISH NEEDS! I WILL NOT BECOME SOMEONE¡¯S LOWLY SLAV-


    Thud!


    ¡°Awawa!¡±


    ¡°¡­ Careful?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­ I¡¯m sorry for spacing out and making you worry, Master.¡±


    Master, your expressionless concern about this slave is so adorable~?


    Cough, cough...


    I WILL NOT BECOME SOMEONE¡¯S LOWLY SLAVE- but Master¡¯s~?


    If Master tells me to jump off the cliff, I will jump!


    If Master tells me to kill the King, I will kill the King!


    If Master tells me to, to, to get n, n, naked, I will~ hehehe *drools*


    ¡°¡­ Drool.¡±


    ¡°Eh?!¡±


    Master put her little hand to my mouth and wiped it with her sleeve!


    THIS, THIS, THIS *steam coming out of head*


    ¡°¡­ You okay?¡±


    ¡°Never felt better, Yu- Master!¡±


    Awww, Master~?


    Oh, I know! Let me play a record for you How I Met Your Master!


    *A video with dramatic music and narration began playing*


    After what happened to me, I was taken from out from the dungeon, it took them 759 years to notice me again.


    I was educated, fed, beautified, all for the sake of my future master. I was to be a slave of one of the new summoned heroes.


    My purpose was to fawn over my master, roll in beds with him/her, and make his/her stay in the Alasta Kingdom as wonderful as possible.


    However, the people under the King made a mistake. That was to choose the ''best of the best'' among the slaves and criminals. Many of others feigned being brainwashed, just like me.


    This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.Thus, I conclude that many of the slaves will have plans of their own.


    ----------


    On a certain day, the whole castle shook.


    I knew that was the signal starting my life of slavery. But I couldn''t do anything about it. Not just yet.


    After the shaking stopped, two maids accompanied by a knight came to my room.


    Without saying anything the maids did my hair, dressed me up and put makeup on me, and told me to stay put before leaving.


    Then, roughly two hours later, they came again, forced a tray with food in my hands and told me to get on my way to the room A7.


    The best chance to escape would be probably right at that moment before my new ''master'' was be able to do anything to me, but I wasn''t able to escape on the day of the summoning because the security was more than tripled.


    Thus, I steeled my resolve and took the food tray to the room A7.


    Taking a deep breath, I knocked on the door.


    Nothing was happening. I was wondering whether the Hero was so tired he/she already went to sleep.


    Just that thought made me elated. Maybe I could find an opportunity to escape without being touched by a pervert from another world.


    However, my wishes were quickly smashed to pieces.


    The door creaked and slowly, slowly opened.


    I couldn''t take my wishes getting smashed just like that, so I lowered my back and greeted my new master even before seeing him/her.


    ¡°It¡¯s this slave¡¯s utmost pleasure to meet you, Master. This slave¡¯s name is Suiren, and it will be an honor serving you for the rest of this slave¡¯s life.¡±


    I said, trying my best to hide my displeasure.


    After waiting with my back bent for a while, there still wasn''t any reply.


    Finding it weird, I raised my body only to find the door empty.


    Although my master didn''t show any interest in me yet, I couldn''t feel secure.


    Steeling my resolve yet again I went inside the room and closed the door behind me.


    The moment I saw the little figure sitting on top of the bed, I felt much more relieved.


    A girl. A young one at that.


    A little girl like that wouldn''t... right? Or are people from the different world bigger beasts than I thought?


    Such thoughts were flowing through my mind.


    However, what was that burning sensation I felt in my chest?


    Why was my man-made heart feeling so unsettled just by looking at my master?


    I later found out that it wasn''t a new software update, but what humans call love.


    *The video ended*


    *A cheesy love song started playing*


    Crew


    Director Suiren


    Camera Suiren


    Camera creator Suiren


    Costumes Suiren


    Special effects Suiren


    Cast


    Suiren


    Master Yuri


    Special Tanks to


    Suiren


    Master Yuri


    ----------


    SystemLog.txt.


    Password required.


    Access granted!


    Error! Files corrupted!


    ???????????????????????


    ...... Entry #1


    I have noticed that something was wrong.


    Master doesn''t like to talk. At first, I thought that she was mute, but she can speak just fine.


    What Master hates more than speaking is men. She detest them, I can see that in her eyes. However, that isn''t something I wouldn''t understand myself. I am the same. If not how could I kill my own creator and the man who promised the entire world to me?


    ...... Entry #6


    I now stand in the middle of a crater. I''m standing beside a red splat.


    That splat is one of the ''strongest'' people in the Alasta Kingdom¡­


    How did such strong person of the Alasta Kingdom become a red splat on the ground? I wish I could understand.


    At first, things were likesizzle, sizzlethencrackle, crackleand thenKaboom!


    That was all. I don''t understand how my body is still able to operate. Electric discharge of such magnitude should shut my systems off immediately.


    However, here I stand with my mouth open, looking at the small back of my escaping, angry Master.


    Master, I promise that this lowly slave won¡¯t even think of making you angry in the future!


    ...... Entry #14


    After experiencing Master''s might, we strolled through the most dangerous place in the Alasta Kingdom like we were walking in the garden.


    Here, in TheAbyss Forest, I¡¯ve experienced Master''s touch for the first time. It was¡­ *blush* Ama-amazing. Just thinking about it makes me twitch for some reason.


    ...... Entry #19


    My Master likes to eat cores that come right out of the lifeless bodies of monsters, are they that tasty?


    ...... Entry #21


    I¡¯ve begun to notice that I might not have just one master, but three.


    Each one of them is different. Similar, but different.


    When they speak, the manner and the tone are completely different.


    Their actions are also a dead giveaway.


    ...... Entry #22


    I¡¯ve noticed that my other two masters like Master very much.


    I won¡¯t lose to you!

 Chapter 13

    It has been eight days since Yuri and Suiren entered the gloomy forest.


    According to Suiren, this forest acts as a border between the Alasta Kingdom and the Weglana Republic. Although the two countries are hostile towards each other and are basically at war, the armies of the two countries would have to cross this dangerous forest first before attacking. This forest actually helps the Weglana Republic to stay relatively comfortable as they are at war on two fronts, by the Alasta Kingdom from the south and the Scalesia Kingdom from the north. The forest between the two countries allows the Weglana Republic to focus most of their defenses on the northern front.


    Thus, after listening to Suiren''s endless and for some reason cheerful explanation, Yuri who didn''t have any destination decided to visit the Weglana Republic first.


    But that conversation happened already six days ago and the master and servant duo were still lost in the vast forest.


    "Hmm... we should already be out according to the calculations I made... did I perhaps make a mistake?"


    Suiren grumbled.


    The only mistake in her calculations was not taking the seven hundred years she was locked up in the dungeon during which the forest expanded tremendously in consideration.


    Because of that, the two were actually only quarter the way through the forest.


    Yuri, however, didn''t complain as she was entertained by the monsters ambushing them continuously.


    Ogres, goblins, wolves, basilisks, birds, rats, all kinds of monsters and animals tried to make Yuri and Suiren their lunch. Naturally, they ended up in Yuri''s meals instead.


    Yuri was in awe of Suiren''s cooking skills since the first day. It has been Yuri''s secret dream to cook meals for her little sisters, but all of three Yuri''s tries ended up burned to crisps. Even after being taught by Suiren step-by-step. Yuri''s maiden heart received three big hits. She could only carefully observe Suiren''s dish preparing skills.


    "A, are we even walking the right way?"


    Suiren suddenly stopped and asked with a pale face. Confused by her wrong calculations, she was now wondering whether they were going the wrong way the entire time.


    Yuri, on the other hand, was calm as always because of the voices in her head.


    (Ahaha, did you see her dumb face just now? It''s like all of her confidence all of sudden just oozed out~!)


    {Truly. Don''t worry Big Sis, just keep walking straight ahead. You will come out somewhere in the Weglana Republic unless you start walking to the left or right.}The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.


    "... Come."


    Yuri turned towards Suiren who froze and beckoned her to keep walking.


    However, the moment she turned towards Suiren.


    "Graaw!"


    A glint of ominous light accompanied by a dreadful noise swooped from the top of the trees, aiming directly at the nape of Yuri''s neck.


    (Watch out!)


    {Dodge!}


    "Master!"


    Suiren suddenly called out, but Yuri was already dodging.


    However, even before she could see what attacked her,


    (Run!)


    {Run!}


    (Run!)


    {Run!}


    (Run!)


    {Run!}


    (Run!)


    {Run!}


    (Run!)


    {Run!}


    The voices of Yurin and Yuriko urged Yuri to run like an alarm during a catastrophe.


    Not asking for any explanation, Yuri ran over to Suiren, grasped her hand and started speeding away.


    (Faster!)


    {Faster!}


    (Faster!)


    {Faster!}


    (Faster!)


    {Faster!}


    Although bewildered why her constantly calm sisters were so distressed, Yuri noticed the seriousness of the situation and started running as fast as possible.


    Only after running for an hour did Yurin''s and Yuriko''s voices calmed down.


    "Haa... haa... haa..."


    Yuri stopped and fell to the ground, gasping for breath.


    "M, Master! Are you alright!? What happened!?"


    Suiren asked worriedly.


    However, Yuri wanted to know that herself. She could only ask her sisters for the explanation.


    {It was a Necromancer...}


    (A pretty strong one at that...)


    "... Necromancer?"


    Yuri tilted her head.


    "Necromancer!? That was a Necromancer? ... Fuu... Thank Alasta Master noticed before it was too late..."


    Suiren breathed out in relief. It appears she is aware of the dreadfulness that is a Necromancer.


    {It''s as you think it is, Big Sis. Necromancers are people who turn both dead into their puppets. Resurrecting the dead and turning them into puppets naturally requires a lengthy ritual, however...}


    (Since Big Sis is already, you know... dead...)


    {Just a short chant from a strong Necromancer could turn the current Big Sis into his puppet...}


    (That''s why you have to avoid any and all Necromancers you come across until you get stronger!)


    {Necromancers are the only people you have to avoid at all costs!}


    Yuri opened her eyes wide in puzzlement.


    No one was able to tell that she is already dead. Yet, what she felt from the ominous attack which targeted the nape of her neck wasn''t killing intention, but restriction. If Necromancer can make only the dead to do his bidding, why didn''t he attack with something that was faster than a restriction spell and would actually kill her?


    Noticing Yuri''s puzzlement, Yurin spoke up.


    {Those whose ability is centered around necromancy don''t actually have any offensive means in most cases. They either have to raise dead from the graves or kill the living with weapons themselves. That very restriction which targeted you was the Body and Soul control you must avoid by any means possible.}


    ... That means?


    {Yes, Necromancers are able to sense the dead. And that one definitely sensed you.}


    With a newfound danger that could snatch Yuri''s freedom from her in an instant, the master and servant started moving towards the Weglana Republic again, but this time with much more caution.

 Chapter 14

    "Weglana is really barren in the south, isn''t it?"


    Suiren said as she looked around her. The only thing she saw was the road under her feet, mud all around it and snow in the distance before her.


    "The temperature is getting close to zero. Are you cold, Master?"


    She then turned towards Yuri who was walking beside her in a relatively thin clothes. Needless to say, Yuri was very cold. Her shoulders were trembling and her clattering teeth were singing the song of winter.


    Seeing her master like that, Suiren immediately regretted asking. It was obvious that Yuri was cold, but Suiren didn''t think of it until now because something like the outside temperature doesn''t matter to her.


    "Excuse me, Master."


    Saying so, Suiren lifted up Yuri into her arms without waiting for permission. She then purposely overloaded her processors with hundreds of short clips and videos of Yuri she secretly recorded, making her body much warmer.


    "... Nuu~"


    Yuri let out a voice of satisfaction as she let herself be carried by Suiren.


    Suiren went through mud and snow along the road and in a few hours, the two were able to see large walls surrounding a town in the distance.


    "Master, I can see a town."


    "... Mnn."


    Yuri let out a muffled acknowledgment.


    Not thinking any further, Suiren hastened her steps towards the town.


    However, just as she approached the gate.


    "Halt!"


    Two guards with hands on the handles of their swords that were hanging on their waists approached and stopped Suiren.


    "If you are a citizen of Walmyr, please present your identification papers, if not you have to pay the toll in order to enter."


    Hearing the guards demands, Suiren finally recalled.


    Walmyr, that''s the name of the Weglana Republic''s capital. Suiren was forced to learn about the Weglana Republic, but who knew the capital Walmyr would be just a few hours away from the forest?


    "How much is the toll?"


    Suiren asked the guards.


    Seeing Suiren ask with no malice to create troubles, the guards relaxed and calmly answered.


    "That will be 30 Wegls."


    Suiren stiffened, looked at Yuri in her arms and asked worriedly.You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.


    "What to do? We only have the Alastian gold on us?"


    {Big Sis, would you like me to come out and deal with this?}


    "Alastian gold? You guys have crossed the..."


    (Should I blast them off?)


    "Dark Forest?"


    {Big Sis?}


    "Yes, we did. We were lucky enough to survive..."


    (Big Sis, are you leaving it to that chick?)


    "I see..."


    The guards looked at each other and then nodded.


    "Wait here for a moment please."


    One of the guards turned around and jogged back to the town.


    After a while, he came back and asked Suiren and Yuri to follow him.


    He took them to a small building near the gate where a man in neat clothes was waiting for them.


    "Thanks for your work, you can leave now."


    "Yes!"


    The guard bowed and left Suiren, Yuri and the man alone.


    "Please, sit down."


    The man said while pointing at a chair before his table.


    "My name is Halzix, I have the privilege to work as the captain of the city guards."


    "This is my master, Yuri. I''m Suiren, her maid."


    Halzix and Suiren introduced themselves.


    "I heard you are Alastians who crossed the Dark Forest."


    "Yes, that''s correct."


    Suiren nodded.


    "May I ask the reason? What was so pressing that you would risk your lives crossing that vicious place? Are you escapees? Did you commit some kind of unthinkable crime? Or are you perhaps... spies?"


    Halzix narrowed his eyes.


    Suiren closed her eyes for just a moment and started talking.


    "My little Master is a daughter of Marquis who was a close aide to King Henry. However, both he and his wife recently passed away in an accident, leaving my Master behind with no relatives. Being one of the closest people to King Henry, he himself attended the funeral, where he, unfortunately... laid his eyes on my Master..."


    Suiren said sorrowfully, artificial tears gathering in the corners of her eyes.


    "He said that since Master doesn''t have any relatives, he shall take care of her in Marquis'' stead... as one of his concubines... t, that''s why I... I packed a few things and quickly left to a place where he wouldn''t be able to reach that easily..."


    "Our republic, huh..."


    "Yes..."


    Suiren wiped the tears from her eyes.


    "It might have been dangerous and extremely selfish of me... but, I''d rather take the chance rather than see my little Master who didn''t even reach marriage age suffer under that... that... fat sleazy pig..."


    Halzix looked at Yuri who was sleeping (pretending) in Suiren''s arms. Seeing the lovely sleeping face, he immediately understood why King Henry would risk getting criticized by the age of his chosen concubine.


    The little girl in the maid''s arms will surely become a great beauty when she grows up.


    Halzix wasn''t sure if King Henry was fond of the current little girl or the girl''s future prospects, but he understood the maid''s worries. In the Weglana Republic, King Henry of Alasta has a reputation of a nasty pervert with strange hobbies. As someone who saw him personally before, the maid must have understood whether his the rumors about him are true or not.


    After a little while of thinking, Halzix came to a conclusion.


    "I have been touched by your sincerity and loyalty towards your master. You''ve made the right decision to come to our republic as we will wholeheartedly welcome both you and your master."


    Happiness appeared on Suiren''s face, she stood up, still with Yuri in her arms and lightly bowed to Halzix.


    "On behalf of my Master, I thank you."


    (What a great show, a great performance! Oscar! Give this lass an Oscar!)


    {Looks like she matured a bit during the few days of traveling, doesn''t it?}


    ... Nn.


    "Ah, before you go."


    "Yes?"


    Before letting Suiren leave, Halzix stopped her as if remembering something.


    "I heard from the guard that you only have Alastian gold on you. There''s an alchemy store nearby that has been recently in need of gold and silver, be sure to stop by."


    "We will do just that. Thank you very much."


    Suiren bowed to Halzix once more and left.

 Chapter 15

    "Did we just get scammed?"


    Suiren''s gaze skittered between the signboard plastered on a box full of freshly baked bread and her hand.


    Yuri and Suiren left the alchemy store recommended by the captain of the city guards Halzix where they exchanged 263 Gold coins Yuri earned during her stay at the castle for 263 Wegls and made a beeline towards the market because Yuri''s stomach was grumbling.


    However, the freshly baked bread in front of Suiren clearly sold for 50 Wegls per loaf.


    50 Gold coins would allow a family of four commoners to live for the rest of their lives without working.


    And since Suiren exchanged the Gold coins for Wegls at 1:1 ratio, she has just basically exchanged twenty luxurious commoner lives for five loaves of bread.


    Suiren was at the wits'' end.


    However, the rumbling of Yuri''s stomach was getting only stronger and stronger. Not being able to take it anymore, she reluctantly handed over 80 Wegls for a loaf of bread and a stick of butter.


    (Gahaha... look at that face of guilt! She looks almost as if she accidentally pushed a child under a wagon~)


    {... I don''t want to know where that comparison came from.}


    (Experience!)


    {I told you-! Haah... I shouldn''t have opened my mouth.}


    Suiren found an empty bench where she prepared the bread with butter for Yuri to eat.


    They still didn''t go to purchase new clothes for Yuri so she sat on Suiren''s lap rather on the bench.


    "I''m sorry, Master. Because of my lack of knowledge..."


    "... Mnn... It''s good."


    Yuri said with a mouth full of bread.


    This was actually the best butter she has ever tasted.


    The buttery taste full of nature filled her little belly in a blink of an eye.


    We only have 183 Wegls left... let''s hope it''s enough to afford some heavier clothes with that... Suiren let out a sigh.


    "Shall we look for the clothing shop next, Master?"


    "... Mm."


    Suiren waited after Yuri finished eating and proposed.


    And thus, Suiren set off with Yuri in her arms for the great adventure of finding a cheap clothing shop...


    The first store they visited was a big, luxurious building from which they were chased away.


    Then, Suiren came across a stall with heavy but rough and dull looking clothes. She decided that clothes like that will only bring harm on Yuri''s skin.


    This narrative has been purloined without the author''s approval. Report any appearances on Amazon.The third shop that caught Suiren''s eyes was a normal looking building. She had high hopes for this one as it looked like the store she was looking for. Unfortunately, she was mistaken. 100 Wegls for a pair of woolen socks? Ridiculous! Suiren screamed in her mind.


    It was only until Yuri started shivering from the cold of the evening when Suiren found a wooden but neat-looking building.


    Suiren was a bit worried as there was only a little bit of light coming out from the building.


    Suiren opened the door but she didn''t see anyone inside.


    "Hello? Anyone here? Are you still open?"


    She called out.


    "Yes, yes, yes. We are still open. Wait a moment please, I will be with you in just a minute. Please, take a look around in the meantime."


    A feminine but aged voice resounded from inside the shop.


    "So she says, Master."


    Suiren went to the nearest shelf and checked the clothing.


    No, she actually checked the price tag first.


    "30 Wegls? Master, we can afford this! Would you like to take a look around yourself or would you like me to choose?"


    The inside of the shop was actually quite warm, so Yuri signaled Suiren to put her down.


    Once on her feet, she immediately started wandering around the shop.


    She loitered and looked around until something deeper in the store caught her attention.


    She picked it up in her little hands. And put it back. She then picked a similar piece of clothing. And put it back again.


    Her right eyebrow unconsciously started twitching.


    She had only one question that went like this. Why do these panties have a hole in the place they are supposed to cover in the first place?


    Yuri couldn''t understand. The temperature is here is so cold, why would people make something like that of their own accord?


    In the meanwhile, Suiren was talking with the elderly lady who finally came out from the room in the back, so it was only now that she noticed Yuri closely studying erotic panties with a great interest.


    "M, M, Master! Put those down please!"


    Suiren shouted in panic.


    "... Why?"


    Suiren could clearly understand that Yuri wasn''t asking why she should put them down but why there''s a hole in them.


    "Eh? Umm... ah! Those are special undergarments for ill people who can''t hold their pee, you see?"


    "... Pee?"


    "Yes, yes! They wear this type of panties so they wouldn''t wet their pants every single time because they can''t hold it in."


    "... Mm."


    "Haah..."


    Suiren let out a sigh when Yuri finally nodded in understanding.


    "Hahaha. Sorry for that. In a time of war such as this, this old hag loves helping the country by helping the youngsters."


    The elderly lady said while laughing.


    Suiren''s face turned red in response.


    Yuri put down the panties she held in her hands and turned around.


    "My, my. What a lovely young miss."


    "Right!?"


    Suiren immediately joined in the praising of Yuri.


    Thus, a long discussion between a maid and shopkeeper begun.


    {They are talking about Big Sis but completely forgotten about her at the same time.}


    ......


    (Women... what terrifying creatures they are...)


    {You''re forgetting yourself here...}


    (Oy, what do you mean by that! I''m a sweet, lovely and intelligent young miss with a slight interest in murder and gore.)


    "Ah! Actually, we came here hoping to find some cheap winter clothes for my Master. Would you happen to have some?"


    "How cheap do you have in mind."


    "Very cheap."


    Suiren answered seriously.

 Chapter 16

    "It has gotten dark."


    Suiren who was able to secure winter clothes for Yuri at a cheap price said after leaving the clothes shop.


    Yuri who was now forced to move using her own feet because she didn''t need Suiren''s warmth anymore nodded in a bad mood.


    The clothes Suiren purchased for Yuri were a winter coat, thick trousers, a woolen hat, and woolen mittens which cost her 100 Wegls in total. Everything is in black.


    "We should find a place to sleep now. Hopefully, we can spend a night for 83 Wegls."


    Suiren said with guilt.


    The thoughts of getting scammed by the kind-looking alchemist were still haunting her.


    Fortunately, they were able to find a good, cheap inn in the vicinity of the clothes shop where they spend the night.


    Or, at least that was supposed to happen.


    About four hours in their sleep, Yuri suddenly sat up.


    "(Hello~? Anyone awake~)"


    It was Yuriko.


    She carefully checked whether anyone is awake.


    No one replied her.


    Suiren, Yuri, and Yurin were all deeply asleep.


    "(Alright! Hehehe...)"


    Yuriko disappeared in a puff of smoke while laughing.


    It was two in the morning and nearly all citizens of Walmyr were resting. Yuriko thus didn''t have to be discreet. She sped straight towards her target.


    She stopped in front of a certain store. The extravagant signboard with "Alchemy Idhas" written on it was standing out among the nearby buildings.


    "(Oh, looks like he''s home.)"


    Yuriko said while looking at the light coming out from the windows.


    "(Now then. I will invite myself in~)"


    She became a puff of smoke again and entered the building by going through the crevices of the door.


    "Master, all gold has been melted according to your instructions."


    "Mhm, was it enough to fill the pot completely?"


    "Yes, it''s filled to the brink thanks to the gold we obtained today."


    "We were in luck today. Thanks to that dumb maid, we can complete our mission today and be back by Scalesia Khan''s side in a few days."


    "It''s only thanks to Master''s wisdom. I''m sure our Khan will be pleased to see the results of the Disguise Potion you have invented. Once he sees the results, you will surely become the richest man in the whole Scalesia!"


    This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version."Haha... enough flattery. Let''s get the job done. I don''t want to spend more time than needed in this stupid country that lets a woman be in charge."


    "Yes!"


    As soon as Yuriko entered the room, she heard the conversation between her target and his disciple.


    (Oh~ so they were slimy lizards. No wonder I felt like having a lizard soup. Oh well, let''s see what they are up to~)


    The puff of smoke, Yuriko, followed behind the master and disciple pair to the basement, where a cauldron full of melted gold stood at the center.


    As soon as the two men arrived at the basement, the smile on the old man''s face turned evil. It just showed how much of a facade his gentle demeanor that deceived Suiren was.


    "Everything is prepared just as you instructed. All that''s left is Master''s expertise."


    "Good, good. Three years. We were stuck in this country for three years and the fruit of our labor is finally coming to the realization. Three years of working our tails off while disguised as humans just so we could be chosen as the royalty''s official alchemy goods supplier. I knew it would be a hard work proving the usefulness of my Disguise Potion to our war-driven brethren but the time has finally come... Once this poison infused golden armor is finished and sent to the spoiled little girl on the throne as our "thanks" for selecting our shop to be the official supplier, see how the faces of the old battle freaks will change. Hahaha..."


    "Yes! I''m certain the way our brethren look at us, alchemist will change at last!"


    The master and disciple were overjoyed.


    They were certain their plan will succeed because they knew the secret of Weglana''s Queen.


    One, very simple and plain secret. A secret that only her closest retainers knew.


    And that is the Queen''s love for gold.


    She, who just can''t abandon products made of gold will surely try on the luxurious breastplate the master and disciple are making.


    She will die seconds after because of her greed. That was the three-year plan the master and disciple undertook.


    "Let''s start."


    "Yes, Master!"


    Yuriko watched as the two men filled the cauldron with various materials.


    "Three Poison Mandragora roots, Minced Venomous Rats, Algae of Death, Wriggling Worms..."


    "(A lizard head!)"


    "Ghaaaaa! Ahhhh!"


    Yuriko suddenly showed herself and forced the disciple''s head into the cauldron full of burning hot gold and poison.


    "Noooo! Arghh!"


    "Provu!"


    The master reached towards his disciple, Provu who was trying to get the gold off of his face but was burning his hands in the process.


    What the master didn''t consider at the moment of panic was precisely the little girl that abruptly appeared and pushed his disciple''s face into the cauldron.


    "Gaaaah!"


    His hands which were reaching towards his disciple have been instantly severed.


    "(Ahahaha~ look at his face of gold! Look at it! Priceless!)"


    Yuriko laughed while hugging her belly.


    "Ahhh... M, Master... Idhas..."


    "P, Provu...!"


    "(What a splendid show of love between a master and disciple! I''m moved~)"


    Yuriko said while picking up the half-dead Provu from the ground.


    "W, what are you..."


    The master, Idhas was truly frightened.


    It was just at this moment he noticed the appearances of the intruder. Idhas has never seen such frightening little girl in his long life.


    However, what he was most frightened at the moment was his disciple under Yuriko''s arms.


    "(Well, just watch. I heard hot baths are great for fatigue~)"


    "Y, you can''t be... no! No, don''t!"


    Realizing Yuriko''s intentions, Idhas ignored the pain from his severed arms and rushed forward. Although Provu was nearly dead, he was certain that he could save him with his alchemy.


    However, before he could reach Yuriko,


    "(Oopsy daisy, my hands slipped.)"


    Yuriko threw the lifeless Provu straight into the cauldron.


    "Nooooooo!"

 Chapter 17

    "Big news! Big news! The newly selected royal alchemy supplier has been found dead! Not only that, he was a lizard! A spy sent by the scaly bastards from the north!"


    Loud voices full of resentment resounded in the streets of Walmyr.


    The resentment of Walmyr''s citizens was lit by the heated reporting of the newsboys that ran all over the capital.


    "Master, I don''t think we should stay here for long. Looking at the current situation, Weglana Republic might be more dangerous place than I thought. To let a spy so close to the ruler, the higher-ups of this country should be ashamed."


    "......"


    Yuri who was still half-asleep nodded as she let herself be carried on Suiren''s back.


    {Big Sis, we should take a request from the Adventurer''s Guild to make some money and leave. There''s nothing good here.}


    (Yeah! The food taste like shit too~)


    ... Nn.


    Yuri accepted Yurin''s suggestion and tapped on Suiren''s shoulder.


    "... Request."


    "Yes, what is it?"


    "......"


    "Ah, you meant that we should take a request? I agree, we should make some quick money and get out of here before the Scalesia attacks the capital."


    "... Nn."


    Suiren asked a nearby pedestrian lady for directions and walked towards the Adventurer''s Guild.


    The Adventurer''s Guild was a wooden, old-looking building. The size of the building easily surpassed every other building in the surroundings.


    When Suiren and Yuri, who is now walking on her own feet, entered the building, they were greeted by a bustling atmosphere.


    However, the first thing Suiren saw after walking in was a big, white sign saying: "Registrations closed."


    "Master, it says that the registrations are closed, I don''t think we will be able to take requests."


    "... Gn."


    Hearing Yuri''s discontent grunt, Suiren went to the counter just to make sure.


    "Hello."


    "Welcome, what''s your business today?"


    "My Master and I wanted to register as adventurers and complete a few requests before leaving the city, but..."


    "Ah, you don''t have to worry about not being able to register. Because of the inevitably approaching battle, the restrictions to become an adventurer in the capital have been lifted. Everyone who is ten years and older is able to complete requests for the guild."


    This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it."That''s great... no, it''s not, but it is. Master... it seems that we will be able to make some money before leaving."


    "... Nn."


    "Then, we won''t be holding you back. We will go to choose a request."


    "Yes, please be careful and don''t take requests that seem to difficult for you. Several people have already lost their lives after the restrictions were lifted, don''t make the same mistake."


    "Yes, thank you for your concern."


    Suiren thanked the old man behind the reception and led Yuri towards the request boards near the walls.


    "Goblin subjugation, Mirror Grass collection, Forbidden Cave exploration..."


    Suiren named the requests on the board one after another to Yuri who didn''t show any interest. Until she came across a certain extermination request, that is.


    "... Wild Boars extermination, ..."


    "... Bacon!"


    "Yes?"


    "... That one!"


    "O, okay."


    Suiren was stupified by Yuri''s sudden enthusiasm as she pulled the request from the board.


    ... Bacon, bacon, bacon.


    (Bacon, bacon, bacon.)


    {Haah... I should have known.}


    Still stupified, Suiren was pulled over to the old receptionist for verification of the request and out of the building.


    She heard Yuri being this vocal only once before, so it was still quite a surprise for her. Suiren could only let herself get dragged across the town towards the northern gate.


    It was only after they left Walmyr that Suiren noticed that they don''t have any supplies. What if they will have to camp? If they get hungry or thirsty?


    But, unfortunately, there was no opportunity to stop Yuri as she sped towards the forest that lied before them.


    "Umm, Master... you didn''t ask where to find the Wild Boars, so... how do you know where to go?"


    "... Boars?"


    (I mean, yeah. Boars live in the forest, right?)


    {Yeah? Is that not a common sense here, or what?}


    "Excuse me?"


    "... Nvm.


    "Nvm?"


    "... Haah."


    Yuri let out a sigh of exhaustion caused by Suiren''s lack of vocabulary and continued walking towards the forest.


    After spending so much time walking through the forest on her way to the Weglana Republic, this forest didn''t seem alien to Yuri at all.


    A while after entering the forest, Yuri perked up her ears and quietly listened for any movements, animal noises, and water. The noises she heard the most were owl-like cries which seemed to be coming from quite a far. Then, she was lucky enough to pick up a faint noise of a flowing river, so she started walking in that direction.


    In twenty minute''s walk, she discovered tracks. Footprints that were similar to that of a pig, but... huge.


    "... Bacon."


    {Seems like it.}


    (Yup, even the tracks look delicious~)


    {Ew.}


    (What?)


    {You pig.}


    (Who are you calling a pig, you stupid cow!)


    {Who are you calling a stupid cow you wrinkly grandma!}


    (You are older than me, you know!)


    ... Bacon.


    Yuri increased her speed as she followed the tracks.


    Before long, she arrived at a small creek. A creek that was occupied by one, darkish creature.


    A huge creature. Naturally, it was the Wild Boar. However...


    (That''s a lot of bacon, isn''t it~)


    {I don''t remember them getting so big...}


    ... Scary.


    ... But bacon.


    Yuri was instantly determined. No, she was ready right from the beginning. There was no hesitation in her eyes. She''s eating bacon today.

 Chapter 18

    Deep inside a certain forest, a stalker stalks her prey that isn''t aware of its imminent end.


    "Excuse me, Master."


    Suiren said as she wiped the stalker''s drool from her mouth.


    The stalker was unfazed by her actions as if she was already used to them.


    {Umm, Master Stalker... you won''t catch the boar just by stalking it.}


    (Psssh, don''t disturb Master Stalker at work.)


    ......


    The stalker suddenly started to move, each of her steps were slow and careful, bringing her closer to her prey.


    Her prey, the giant boar, still unaware that it''s being stalked by a deadly predator, was enjoying the fresh water from the beautiful creek.


    The stalker moved until the last possible bush. The moment she moves out from there, she will be in the plain sight. The stalker had only one choice... to charge at the boar.


    Thus, the stalker moved her hand closer to her waist, she needed her trusty companion, her knife The Fleshseeker, more than ever.


    "......"


    Only then the stalker recalled that she isn''t a stalker, but a girl with no knife.


    {Big Sis, you got absorbed so much into role-playing stalker you forgot that you aren''t one... how cute.}


    (Don''t worry Big Sis, you can just zap it to death with your magic~!)


    What Yuriko suggested wasn''t that bad of an idea. In fact, it was the best and also the only option Yuri really has.


    However, what her sisters didn''t know is that Yuri didn''t give up on being a stalker yet.


    {......}


    (......)


    They were really stupified when Yuri carefully snapped off a branch of the bush and took a knife stance she must have seen in some kind of a movie.


    "Master, what are you...?"


    Even Suiren was puzzled by Yuri''s actions, but she asked too late to hear a reply as Yuri had already jumped from the bush and rushed towards the boar.


    Thankfully, her little feet and low weight weren''t making more noise than the flow of the creek''s water, allowing her to get up close to the boar and even spring towards the boar''s buttocks.


    Yuri, now in the air, swung her arm with the branch tightly grasped in her palm and stabbed it right into the boar''s massive bum.


    "Squeee-!"Stolen content warning: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences.


    The boar cried and thrashed its massive body up and down with Yuri still hanging from its butt.


    "Master!"


    Suiren cried in distress.


    But, that only caused the frightened boar to notice another dangerous presence, causing it to thrash so hard, it shook Yuri off. Feeling the weight on its butt disappear, the boar started escaping.


    "... Tch."


    Yuri collected herself from the ground and chased after the boar. She''s not letting that bacon get away.


    (Gogogo~)


    And thus, the epic chase of a boar, little girl, and a maid started.


    The boar was so startled and confused by the surprise attack that it didn''t even consider turning around and charging at Yuri, which would most likely yield better results.


    The chase continued for a while and took the participants further to the north.


    ----------


    Somewhere in the north Weglana, a luxurious carriage was speeding through a forest.


    A woman of about twenty years and a man in his late twenties were having a serious conversation inside the carriage.


    "Don''t worry Princess, we will soon arrive at the Capital."


    "How can I not be worried? I have shamelessly left my people to die in order to save my life!"


    "It''s not your fault, Emilia! Those people voluntary sacrificed their lives for you, so you could escape and save their loved ones!"


    "Godfrey..."


    "Besides, with the recent happenings in Walmyr-"


    Before the man, Godfrey, could finish his sentence, there was a loud noise and the carriage abruptly stopped, hurling the woman, Emilia, into Godfrey''s chest.


    "Ow..."


    "Are you okay?"


    "Yeah, what was that?"


    "Let me check. Stay hidden in the carriage, alright?"


    "Okay."


    Gently pushing Emilia away, Godfrey left the carriage with a frown.


    "Report!"


    "Knight Commander! It''s an ambush, it''s the lizards!"


    "What!? Protect the Princess with your lives!"


    ""Understood!""


    Although Godfrey was confident in his skills, he wasn''t expecting much of the farmer-soldiers that accompanied them as the guards of the princess.


    Moreover, the princess herself was powerless. If someone or something went past him, it would most likely mean the princess'' end.


    "Remember the training you have received! Don''t falter! Aren''t they just stupid lizards!?"


    ""Y, yeah!""


    Then, the one-sided battle began. The farmer-soldiers didn''t stand a chance against the robust and agile lizardmen and fell down one by one.


    "Give it up, Knight. Hand over the woman and we may let you live."


    "Hah. As if. If you want to take the princess, then you will have to do so over my dead body!"


    Godfrey shouted and charged into the group of lizardmen. He was fighting relentlessly, cutting one lizardman, then another.


    However, the lizardmen had the numbers on Godfrey and slowly and carefully wore him down.


    "Haah, haah..."


    "What''s the matter, Knight? Are you giving up already?"


    "Are you waiting for someone to save you? Good thing you were so smart to pick the longer, but safer forest route."


    ""Hahaha!""


    The lizardmen mocked Godfrey who was trying calm his breath.


    "You lizard bastards, I won''t allow you near the princess!"


    "Oh, really? How will you do-"


    "Squeee-!"


    ""Huh?""


    "Gyah!"


    "Guoooh-"


    All of sudden, a wild boar charged from the bushes straight at the lizardmen and stomped a few under its feet before disappearing into the forest again.


    Then, a silver-haired little girl appeared from the same direction the boar did.


    "... Where?"


    She said as she searched for the boar, however, she wasn''t able to find it. Instead, she was greeted by a bunch of stupified lizardmen and an out-of-breath, worn-out human and a horrible stench of blood.

 Chapter 19

    Our stalker, hunter, and chaser suddenly found herself being stared at by dozens of scaly humanoids.


    She stared back because she was confused that there was no boar in sight.


    Her amazing deduction skills were immediately put to work.


    Human, body bloodied with red blood, sword bloodied with dark green blood.


    Lizards, bodies bloodied with dark green blood, weapons bloodied with red blood.


    It was easy for someone with Yuri''s deduction skills to guess what happened.


    ... The lizardmen must have killed her prey!


    The prey she so patiently stalked.


    The prey she hunted with such determination.


    The prey she chased with all of her strength!


    "... Bacon!"


    The lizardmen that were confused by the sudden appearance of a boar and then a little girl quickly recovered.


    "Was it you? Was it you that spooked the damned boar over here!? Do you know how many of my men died under its feet!"


    One of the lizardmen who''s clothing was a little different from others drew near Yuri while angrily shouting.


    "... My bacon."


    "You little devil, you will-"


    As the lizardman ranted and ranted, Yuri''s irritation only grew.


    Until,


    "-pay for this!"


    "... You ate my bacon!"


    she snapped and also misunderstood the situation.


    A little vein popped up on Yuri''s forehead as she trusted her hand forward towards the lizardman''s abdomen.


    "Gahh!"


    The lizardman grunted in pain as he looked down.


    "Hnnng..."


    What he saw was a little palm driven straight into his navel.


    "Y, you litte human worm!"


    Barely fazed by the damage he received, the lizardman lifted his arm into the air.


    Crackle... zapbzzzz


    "Guaaaaaahhh-!"


    But, before he could swing his robust scaly arm towards Yuri, the little palm that was stuck in his abdomen crackled and poured a violent current of lightning straight into the lizardman''s body.


    The lizardman''s body shook and then violently thrashed about until it lifelessly collapsed to the ground.The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.


    ""Boyan Onggur!""


    The lizards cried as they saw their general fall to the ground.


    "Attack! Attack!"


    The lizardmen fell into a disorder and charged at Yuri to avenge their general''s death.


    However, this also meant that they grouped up together which played to Yuri''s advantage.


    "... Die."


    She said as she mercilessly fired a bolt of lightning from her palms. The lightning jumped from one lizard to another, charring their bodies until they became unrecognizable.


    "... Ugh."


    Although the job was well done, Yuri felt weak in the knees.


    The surroundings were enveloped in the pungent smell of blood and burnt flesh.


    "Hahh, hahh, hahh... Master... f, finally caught up to-... what''s that smell? W, What..."


    The out-of-breath Suiren who was finally able to catch up with Yuri noticed the bad smell and finally noticed her surroundings.


    A dozen of charred, what seemed to her as lizards corpses with noticeable terrified expressions were laying in front of her master.


    "Master... are you... are you unhurt!?"


    Finally collecting herself, Suiren checked her master''s condition.


    She was happy to see no wounds on her body. Only her clothes were torn here and there, but she judged that she got it from chasing the boar through the bushes.


    "Boar? Right, where is the boar?"


    Suiren finally noticed that the reason she spent all day chasing after her master is nowhere to be found.


    "... Bacon..."


    (Ouch, that was straight into the heart!)


    {Come on, give her some slack. She has been chasing after Big Sis until now after all.}


    (Alright, alright... still, why does a machine like her seem out of breath...? Why would her creator... ah! So it was for that! What a perv~)


    {I''m more amazed that you could come up with something like that. Like two peas in a pod... huh}


    (Hey!)


    While Suiren was trying to comfort Yuri, Godfrey tried to raise from the ground, but he was so exhausted that he fell back onto the ground.


    "Godfrey!"


    Resounded from the carriage.


    Princess Emilia jumped down and rushed towards Godfrey.


    "P, Princess... quickly... quickly go back... I have yet to confirm... e, enemies..."


    "Stop worrying about that, stupid! What are you going to do in such state? If they are enemies, I would die even if I stayed in the carriage... you know that, don''t you?"


    "...... Then... I will have to leave the rest... to you... Emilia..."


    "Yes, leave it to me..."


    The exhausted Godfrey closed his eyes and lost consciousness in Emilia''s arms.


    Gently placing Godfrey onto the ground, Emilia raised her head and looked at the people that stood on the other side of the charred corpses.


    She watched from the carriage, so she knows what really occurred, but even now she can''t believe that a little girl like that defeated a dozen of lizardmen.


    Taking a deep breath to calm herself, she stood up and walked towards the two.


    Once she got past the burnt lizardmen, although hesitating and frightened, she opened her mouth.


    "H, how do you do? I''m the princess of the Weglana Republic, Emilia Weglana. T, thank you very much for saving us from these lizards."


    "Eh? Huhhh... a princess... a princess? The princess!? It, it''s an honor to meet you."


    "......"


    "Who might you be? Are you Weglana''s citizens? Adventurers, perhaps?"


    "Y, yes. My Master and I are adventurers. We have arrived in Weglana just recently."


    "I see... would you like-"


    "... Bacon..."


    "Huh? Bacon? What''s that?"


    "Ah, I''m sorry. I''m not too sure myself, but it''s some kind of a dish."


    "Is that bacon perhaps made from the meat of the boar you were chasing? If so, would you like to return with me to Walmyr? I''m sure we have boar meat in the castle''s storage. If you have a recipe, I will make sure our chefs master the dish called bacon-"


    Suddenly, Emilia felt a gush of wind run past her.


    When she turned around, she saw Yuri sitting in the carriage and signaling her to quickly sit next to her by energetically clapping on the seat.


    "-no matter how many all-nighters it takes them..."

 Chapter 20

    "Princess, you''re finally back!"


    "Sandra! Quickly, go and call Father Matthew over!"


    "W, why? Are you injured!?"


    "Go!"


    "Y, yess!"


    Princess Emilia and Yuri were able to arrive at the Walmyr''s castle in one piece thanks to Suiren''s precise driving. Driving a carriage was, fortunately, one of the things she learned in Alasta.


    The reason Princess Emilia is currently so panicked is her Knight Commander Godfrey. It took them five hours to reach Walmyr, yet Godfrey was still unconscious. Worried that the injuries Godfrey suffered are more serious than she thought, she sent one of her personal maids, Sandra, to get Father Matthew.


    Father Matthew is the Weglana Republic''s head priest and the country''s most gifted healer.


    If Emilia is to call for someone to heal Godfrey, it would be him ten out of ten times.


    "You two over there! Carefully carry Godfrey to the medical bay!"


    ""Yes, Princess!""


    "Hahh..."


    Seeing the two guards carrying Godfrey to the medical bay, Emilia finally found the time to let out a sigh.


    "I have shown you something unsightly, pardon me."


    "No, no. Don''t worry about it, Princess."


    Suiren quickly replied.


    "Let''s go to my room, you can write your recipe there."


    "... Nn."


    Although Yuri nodded in agreement with Emilia''s words, she was actually pulling her by the hand towards the castle, even though she obviously didn''t know the way to Emilia''s room.


    After Yuri finally gave up and let Emilia lead, the three girls reached the luxurious room befitting a princess.


    There, Yuri received a paper and quill pen from Emilia and she energetically wrote the recipe. In just a few seconds.


    Emilia who got the paper back faster than she handed it over was dumbfounded.


    She looked at the paper and then immediately tilted her head.


    "Cure, smoke, cool is it...?"


    "... Nn."


    Emilia confirmed with Yuri that what she wrote is indeed the correct recipe.


    Feeling a bit embarrassed, Emilia asked a question.


    "H, how does one cure boar meat? Do you use healing magic on it...? Or perhaps it''s a detoxication magic?"


    "......"


    Yuri was stunned.


    This Princess doesn''t know how curing works.


    How much of a lavish life was she leading until now?


    "And smoking? I never heard about people smoking meat before... I heard something called tobacco is popular for smoking in the south, but that''s not meat, is it?"


    "......"


    {Is this girl for real?}


    If you come across this story on Amazon, it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.(Ohh~ so this is why the lizard was calling her a spoiled little girl, I see, I see~)


    {Lizard? What are you... Yuriko!}


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    {Yu-ri-ko-!}


    (Gyaaaa~)


    "Cool..."


    When Princess Emilia opened her mouth again, Yurin and Yuriko ceased their in-mind brawl, waiting for the bomb to explode.


    {She''s not going to... right?}


    (Surely not...)


    "That''s just letting it cool, right? That, I know of."


    (Hahaha... thank Yuri.)


    {Hahh...}


    "Princess..."


    One of the maids nudged Emilia.


    "Ah! Don''t worry about it, Miss Yuri. I''m sure our royal chefs know what to do! Simone, take this recipe to the kitchen and have them prepare it right away!"


    "Yes, Princess!"


    Emilia handed over the paper to the maid who nudged her and ordered her to go to the kitchen.


    Just as the maid Simone opened the door, an elderly man with a maid behind him was about to knock on the door.


    "Father Matthew!"


    "Princess, I''m glad you are back unhurt."


    "Yes, but... Godfrey... what about Godfrey...?"


    "Knight Commander is all right, all of his injuries were treated and he''s now sleeping off his exhaustion. He protected you well."


    "Yes! Ah-"


    "Hmm? Your friends?"


    "This is Miss Yuri and her maid. We wouldn''t be able to return alive without their help."


    "I see, I see. Thank you very much for rescuing our Princess."


    The elderly man, Matthew, bowed his head to Yuri in gratitude.


    {So fake.}


    (Yup, fake.)


    ... Fake.


    Why do this man''s eyes seem so different from his tone and facial expression? Suiren also thought at that moment.


    It was just as the girls thought.


    While Matthew''s tone and expression looked soft and gentle, his eyes were literally raging with fury.


    Judging from the expressions by Emilia''s personal maids, Emilia herself and the youngest of her maids, Sandra, are the only ones who didn''t notice.


    (My, my~ did Big Sis unintentionally thwarted this grandpa''s plans?)


    {Seems like it. Look, his hand is itching to strangle the princess to death.}


    (Ohh~)


    "I, I''m going to see how Godfrey is doing!"


    "Princess, don''t stay there too long. There''s a meeting regarding the country''s next moves and you are needed to be present."


    "I know!"


    Emilia said as she stormed off from the room.


    "Good grief. That lass never learns..."


    Matthew muttered as he was leaving the room.


    "Excuse me, Princess has ordered me to arrange a guest room for you. Please, allow me to guide you there."


    "... Nn."


    ----------


    Later that day, a meeting was held in the Walmyr castle''s throne room.


    Sitting on the grandiose throne was Emilia, to her right was the head priest Matthew and to her left was the Knight Commander Godfrey who finally woke up.


    "--- I''m afraid that we have no choice but to turn to the adventurers."


    "Is that really the only way?"


    "It can''t be helped. The royal alchemist has been murdered, moreover, he was a lizard all along. Our army won''t be able to attack the lizards like we planned without the supplies the royal alchemist was supposed to deliver. That''s why, putting up a request with the adventurers who secure their supplies by themselves is our only chance."


    "Yes, however..."


    One of the ministers spoke while glancing at Godfrey.


    "The adventurers won''t follow Knight Commander in battle... will they?"


    "That''s right."


    "Indeed."


    A clear dissatisfaction was shown on Godfrey''s face, but he had nothing to retort with.


    The minister''s words were true after all.


    "Then... how about asking Miss Yuri?"


    Emilia who was silent the whole meeting suddenly proposed.


    Matthew frowned and replied to Emilia.


    "That little girl? Princess, this isn''t the time to be-"


    "It''s not a joke! Godfrey, you remember what really happened in the forest, don''t you? You know how powerful Miss Yuri really is, right!? This is also a great opportunity to restore your honor!"


    "...... Yes, I agree with your suggestion."

 Side Story 3

    A King''s Revenge 1 - King Henry Benjamin Schlusser POV


    "Layla..."


    A fat, middle-aged man in gaudy clothes sorrowfully wailed in a room wrapped in darkness. The fat on his legs spread on the ground below him as he kneeled in front of an altar in grief. There was a large portrait of an older woman illuminated by two small flames on top of the altar and before the portrait a small, gray urn.


    "Sniff... my beloved... Layla..."


    The fat man straightened his back and wiped his tears with the sleeve of his clothes.


    "Do you still remember how hard I worked to steal you from my father? I do, vividly. It''s what I consider the greatest achievement of my life after all... winning wars, the compassion of the citizens, the summoned heroes... fuck that! Fuck all of that! All I ever cared was you! Ever since that time you visited the castle for the first time..."


    The man said with a wave of different emotions.


    His arm fat jiggling as he swung his arms in anger.


    "The moment I saw you... I knew I had to get you. I also saw how my father was looking at you. We are of the same kind after all. But, while he might have cared about the power you possessed, all I cared about was your heart. So what I was just a fifteen years old brat? So what you were twenty years older than me? I was the crown prince, I was already a man. A man who deserved you by his side..."


    The man''s expression softened as he talked about the love of his life.


    "That time, when you jokingly asked me to kill father to show my affection for you... I did it without a second thought. Father? Who cares. You were my world. My world! And yet you are dead! Dead! Tell me... Layla... was it an accident? Or were you murdered by someone! Was it the hero who stayed behind with you...? No, no. That wouldn''t be possible... enemies? Where from? Weglana? Stratos? Or perhaps mercenaries from the Undercity...?"


    The fat man closed his eyes as he recalled the scene he saw at the training grounds of his castle.


    "You must have fought hard, Layla... I still don''t understand how no one noticed before it was too late... a barrier perhaps? No matter... sniff..."


    The fat man sniffled as the look of determination surfaced on his face.Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon.


    "Don''t worry, Layla. I will take a revenge for you and I will definitely protect both of them. Our dear children..."


    As the fat man fell into silence once again, the sound of knocking echoed through his empty room.


    "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, can you hear me? It has been over a week since you have locked yourself up in the room... please, I beg you to come out! The heroes are growing unrest because of your sudden disappearance... please, somehow... somehow! Please, restrain your grief...!"


    "Jonathan..."


    "Your Majesty!"


    The fat man, King Henry, wiped his tears once again and with difficulty raised himself from the ground.


    He has been kneeling in this room for over a week, with a minimal amount of food, so his body grew very weak.


    However, his newfound determination to find Layla''s killer has given him the strength to keep going.


    Henry slowly moved to the door and reached his hand to unlock them.


    "Your Majesty...!"


    "Jonathan... how did it go? Have you found any tracks?"


    "Yes, Your Majesty. We found two sets of tracks leading to the Abyssal Forest. I have dispatched the best scouts our country has to track the assailants down."


    "Good job, Jonathan. Good job... help us get presentable."


    "Certainly."


    The head priest, Jonathan, escorted King Henry to a dressing room where the servants put their King in order.


    Washed, refreshed and in new clothes, King Henry joined the heroes for lunch.


    After exchanging a few pleasantries, the king started asking the heroes many questions to catch up on what he missed.


    "My dear heroes, forgive us for our recent absence. We have fallen ill and couldn''t attend to our dear guests. Is your progress going smoothly?"


    "My King! My progress is very smooth. Actually, it''s so smooth that I''m already able to strengthen my entire right arm!"


    Bj?rn Lundqvist proudly exclaimed.


    "Hou, is that so? That''s very reassuring to hear. If that''s the case, we think that the combat training should be started earlier."


    "I wholeheartedly agree!"


    Bj?rn shouted excitedly.


    "We will talk with your trainers and inform them of our decision."


    "Thank you, Your Majesty!"


    The others looked at Bj?rn exhaustedly, as if they have already expected this outcome.


    When the lunch with the heroes ended, King Henry gathered the remaining three trainers.


    "Wulf, Melone, Jonathan."


    "Your Majesty."


    "Your orders, please."


    "......"


    King Henry looked at the three trainers and sadness assaulted him again when he didn''t see Layla standing among them.


    "You three have been in the castle since before we were born. You are loyal to the kingdom and to us and you know more about us than anyone else. We might have a wife and several concubines whom we have children with, but there was only one woman we have loved in our life. Although we have kept our mouth shut about this matter, we are sure you have known about this since the beginning. You know who the mother of our favorite children is. Thus, we ask you...our loyal subjects. Helpus take revenge for her, avenge Layla by turning the heroes into perfect killer puppets!"


    "Your order is my command, Your Majesty."


    "Leave it to me, I shall turn my students into walking fortresses!"


    "......"


    A smile crept on King Henry''s face as he imagined torturing Layla''s murderer.

 Chapter 21

    A drop of sweat traced along Emilia''s cheek as she watched Yuri in silence.


    She knew... although her maids couldn''t understand why their princess acted as if in the presence of a demon, but... she knew very well...


    "Gulp..."


    Emilia swallowed the saliva accumulating in her mouth.


    Yuri was displeased. Very displeased at that.


    When Emilia entered the guest room Yuri was staying in, she was determined to make the proposal she came up with in the meeting, but before she could open her mouth...


    A pageboy thoughtlessly reported about the surrender of the royal chefs... the chefs have given up on the recipe. It honestly couldn''t be helped as Yuri''s recipe was too vague even for the chefs. Instead, they have sent a few samples of what they thought might have been bacon, but...


    Emilia wiped the drop of the sweat as she looked at Yuri who was violently fighting against a big slab of meat with her white teeth.


    Although Emilia didn''t know what bacon was, she was sure that the pieces of different meats on the plate prepared by the chefs wasn''t it. She just hoped that some of it would suit Yuri''s tastes.


    "... Bacon."


    Yuri put the slab of meat back on the plate in disappointment. She felt as if her dreams were shattering with each piece of meat she put back on the plate.


    She reached her hand towards the last piece of meat on the plate with nearly zero expectations.


    Emilia looked at the meat and started numerous prayers in her mind.


    Isn''t that just a dried meat! Which idiot put it there! Oh god... please, be merciful...


    However, the moment Yuri touched the piece of meat, her hand paused.


    This texture... it was quite familiar.


    Yuri quickly brought the piece of meat to her mouth.


    And she bit... and bit... and chomped... and swallowed it in satisfaction.


    "... Is good."


    Yuri exclaimed as she licked her little fingers.


    "Eh... dried meat is...?"


    Emilia couldn''t believe her ears. Something like a dried meat is good? She once again assessed Yuri as a weirdo in her mind.


    "... Jerky."


    "Excuse me?"


    "... Jerky."


    "???"


    Emilia couldn''t understand Yuri.


    Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.But, it didn''t matter for her in the end. She has achieved what needed to be done.


    "So, I had something I wanted to talk about with Miss Yuri..."


    "... More."


    "More?"


    "... More of that."


    "Ah, you''d like more. Yes, yes. The pageboy over there, go to the kitchen and bring more of... whatever that was."


    "Understood, Princess!"


    The pageboy quickly departed from the room.


    "Umm... well, I was wondering if Miss Yuri has any experience in leading an army... perhaps... maybe?"


    However, before Yuri was able to answer,


    "{Yes.}"


    Yurin suddenly took over the body and answered in her stead.


    ...?"


    (Oh~ hello, Big Sis! You haven''t been here in a while~)


    Although the girls didn''t have anything that could be called bodies while not in control, they instead felt extremely close, so Yuriko was very pleased to feel Yuri so close to her after a long while.


    {Let me handle this matter, Big Sis.}


    ... Kay.


    Emilia noticed the change in Yuri''s voice and her usually expressionless face.


    Her voice didn''t feel sluggish anymore and her expressionless face turned into a serious one.


    Is Miss Yuri unexpectedly a musclehead...? Is what came to Emilia''s mind.


    However, she saw it as a great opportunity. Thus, she quickly continued talking.


    "Are you aware of our country''s current situation?"


    "{I am.}"


    Yurin answered shortly.


    "Well, our military, religious, and government leaders came to a conclusion that things won''t change, on the other hand, they would become even more serious and our defenses would crumble if we don''t do anything about it."


    "{I agree.}"


    "You do? That''s good! Actually, because of Knight Commander Godfrey''s injury, we judged that he couldn''t serve as the commander of the offensive forces this time, but we also couldn''t find anyone that was as suitable as him... but, then I thought of you, Miss Yuri!"


    "{Me?}"


    "Yes! With your strength, you would be surely to lead our forces to victory!"


    "{Not interested.}"


    Yurin said plainly. She, of course, didn''t mean what she said. She just wanted to see what Emilia would try to bribe her with.


    Just at that time, the pageboy returned with a big bowl full of jerky. As he was placing it on the table in front of Yuri,


    "As long as you help us, eating this... whatever it is, every single day wouldn''t have to be just a dream!"


    ... I''m in.


    {Pfft!}


    (Hahahaha...)


    Yurin concealed the smile with her hand and accepted Emilia''s proposal once she calmed down.


    "That''s great! I knew our country could depend on you! I will immediately convey this great news to my subjects!"


    Emilia and her maids stormed out of the room.


    "Master, why did you accept so readily? This surely won''t be an easy task..."


    Suiren said concernedly.


    Indeed, leading an army against a lizard brutes might not be the easiest of the tasks, so Suiren''s concerns were more than legit.


    Furthermore, in Suiren''s mind, there was no doubt that Yuri didn''t have any experience in leading an army. To Suiren, she was after all, just a little girl back in her previous world.


    "{You worry too much.}"


    "Ah, so it was you, Yurin-sama... but, are you sure about this...?"


    "{Why worry about requests to get a little bit of change when we can just raze towns in the name of justice and take whatever we want?}"


    "Well, that''s true, but... eh? You want to raze towns?"


    "{Foolish maid. Haven''t you seen Emilia''s expression when she was talking about winning the war? That was an expression of pure hate. I expect a lot of lizard blood flowing in the upcoming days, fufu... I''m looking forward to it.}


    "E, ehh... is that so...?"


    Feeling uncomfortable, Suiren shrunk back and averted her gaze.

 Chapter 22

    After telling Yuri about her request, Emilia gathered her officials once again and conveyed them about the agreement. The next day, posters containing a request for all ranks of adventurers coming directly from the country with large sums of money as compensation appeared all around Walmyr.


    In just seven days, over eight hundred adventurers gathered in Walmyr''s military barracks.


    This group of adventurers contained adventurers of the lowest F rank up to the second to highest A rank. It appears that the highest ranked S adventurers didn''t find the compensation that alluring or perhaps there currently weren''t any in Weglana as just only a few adventurers can boast of being an S rank.


    After softening the adventurers with a bit of booze and food, Princess Emilia, Knight Commander Godfrey, Father Matthew, and Yuri, whose body was currently under Yurin''s control, made their appearances in the barracks.


    The short-lived expression of disgust on the Knight Commander''s expression after walking into the hall full of adventurers didn''t escape Yurin''s eyes.


    {It seems that he has some kind of a beef with the adventurers.}


    ... Beef?


    (Not that beef, Big Sis~ You can suck on my finger anytime though if you ever feel hun- Ow! What was that for!)


    {Take a guess.}


    (Grrr.)


    "Oh, Princess Emilia!"


    "Yer beautiful as ever!"


    "Ahh... I would give up everything to get trampled by her little feet..."


    "How about I trample you instead, you little shit!"


    "Yeah, how dare you talk about my lovely Emilia''s feet in such manner!"


    "Who''s your lovely Emilia! She''s obviously my lovely Emilia!"


    "Say that again?!"


    Seeing Princess Emilia enter the hall, the whistling and shouting of the adventurers resounded around.


    Something like this happening wasn''t unforeseen as Emilia is an unmarried, lovely young lady. Moreover, with the past of Weglana''s rulers marrying commoners, she was the perfect wife in the eyes of numerous people. In fact, more than half of the adventurers gathered here came with some kind of an ulterior motive, and at least quarter of that is here in hope of attracting Emilia''s attention. Accept the request, make an impression, obtain a high military post or a noble rank, or become Emilia''s husband. That''s what most of the adventurers are hoping for by undertaking this request.


    "Thank you, thank you everyone for accepting mine and our country''s request. Without your help, our republic might just not survive."


    "Anything for you, Emilia!"


    "Look at me, please look at me, Princess!"


    A vein was gradually popping on Godfrey''s forehead, from the looks of it, he is having a difficult time staying composed.


    "I''m sure you are aware that by accepting this request, you will be placing your lives on the line for our country. Every night, I would have nightmares thinking of you, you who have not signed to the military, yet still will be placing your lives in danger for the sake of my people. I couldn''t stand it, I just couldn''t. And thus, I have turned to my officials. After much negotiation, I was able to persuade them to send the compensation from the request to your families might you fall in the battle."Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website.


    The adventurers were stunned. Although most of them came with ulterior motives, the compensation itself isn''t low. As the reward money from the requests is usually split between the other party members in case of death, or completely lost when passing away while acting solo, the families of the adventurers don''t see any kind of money after their loved one''s death in most of the cases. However, according to Emilia''s words, even if they fall during this request, they families would be able to keep on living without worrying about money.


    "Princess!"


    "Thank you, thank you!"


    "I love you!"


    The adventurers were euphoric. It really was worth accepting this request!


    "Also, you will be divided into units led by my most trusted people. These people will be keeping an eye on potential military talents, so please do your best and you might receive a high military post!"


    Sure enough, a road for the thing most of the adventurers were aiming for has opened. An official post!


    It has to be said that only those who graduate from Weglana''s military academies are able to join the ranks of the high-paying military. However, because of the high entrance fees and difficult curriculum, most of the current military personnel are either nobles or children of wealthy merchants.


    Joining the military would provide them with more stable and high-paying wages!


    "All hail, Princess Emilia!"


    ""Princess! Princess!""


    "Marry me, Emilia!"


    Emilia calmed down the noisy adventurers by raising her hand and she continued talking.


    "With that out of the way, let me introduce you to the unit leaders.


    This is General Beareye and Colonel Wisal, they will be the commander and vice-commander of the Group A. Group A will consist of F, D, and E rank adventurers. General Beareye is in charge of training fresh recruits while Colonel Wisal is a teacher at the Walmyr''s Military Academy, so you will be in good hands."


    Emilia introduced the huge bearded man and the scholar-looking slender young man who came up to the front.


    The adventurers clapped, not knowing whether they should feel lucky about being led by General Beareye who with his stature looked really frightening.


    "General Kucolus and Lieutenant Colonel Suvi will be leading Group B. Group B will consist of C and B rank adventurers. General Kucolus is known as the master of defense and Lieutenant Colonel Suvi is the winner of last year''s martial arts competition. Under these two''s leadership, you will definitely show the lizards their place!"


    This time, the hall become as boisterous as it can get. The reason for that is precisely Lieutenant Colonel Suvi. Many still have vivid memories of this black-haired, black-eyed beauty crushing her opponents in the competition left and right. The impression she left on the citizens of Weglana was so great, that they nicknamed her the ''Close-combat Goddess.''


    "And last but not least, Miss Yuri and Knight Commander who will lead a strike force oriented Group C, consisting of B and A rank adventurers. Miss Yuri is-"


    The adventurers were exhilarated by the leaders of the two groups so far, so they had enormous expectations for the last group who is formed by the strongest among them. But, the people Princess Emilia introduced were a still wet behind the ears little girl and a dishonored knight.

 Chapter 23

    ""......""


    Silence reigned over in the hall. While Yurin who was currently in charge of the body stood expressionless as if the silent treatment of the adventurers didn''t have anything to do with her, the face of the Knight Commander Godfrey warped in a frown.


    "You can''t be serious!"


    A burly, bearded man pushed his way to the front as he shouted in anger. The people he pushed forcibly aside wanted to retort, but they reconsidered the moment they saw the man''s face.


    "Bartholomew."


    Godfrey gritted his teeth and uttered the man''s name when he heard his voice.


    The man known as Bartholomew is an infamous A-rank adventurer, who seldom accepts requests that don''t have anything to do with killing.


    "Princess, you can''t expect us to follow this failure of a commander to seek death again!"


    "That''s right, that''s right!"


    "Yeah!"


    When Bartholomew shouted this time, many of the adventurers joined in agreeing with him.


    Emilia who was under Bartholomew''s gaze shrunk back, her vigor quickly draining away. Although she was aware of the hate people direct towards Godfrey, she didn''t think it was to such an extent.


    "Bartholomew, you bastard! How dare you direct your dirty gaze towards the princess!"


    Godfrey who couldn''t endure anymore confronted Bartholomew.


    In Godfrey''s mind, this man got even more brazen than he was five years ago.


    "Shut up! How many of good men do you think have died because of you that day? You have no right to lead the best our country has to offer to death for the second time! You should have been stripped of your position a long time ago!"


    "Hmph, you are talking as if I didn''t recognize my failure. This is why people often say your brain is rotten. The commander of the unit isn''t me, I''m just acting as an assistant, didn''t you hear?"


    Godfrey said in contempt.


    Actually, although Godfrey is aware of his failure that year, he doesn''t think much of it. In his mind, he just made a small lapse in judgment that led several men to their death. Great generals don''t become great overnight, they need to experience failures in order to reach the pinnacle of leadership. Because of the adventurers calling out his failure over and over again, Godfrey held adventurers in contempt.


    This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work.However, he still didn''t forget to redirect the outrage towards the "commander."


    At this time, Bartholomew already arrived at the front and stood about two meters in front of Yuri and Godfrey.


    Even though Bartholomew knew Yuri was just a little girl, when he stood in front of her, he couldn''t believe just how little she actually was. Wasn''t this just a ten years old girl? They wanted them to follow a little brat that didn''t even start growing pubic hair? At this moment, Bartholomew felt betrayed by his own country.


    "Little gi-"


    Just as Bartholomew was about to "suggest" Yuri to leave, he found himself staring at the ceiling with a little foot on his neck in the next moment.


    Bartholomew looked up in disbelief. He didn''t even feel any signs of movement from her. This little girl... she''s way stronger than him!


    Just like Bartholomew, the adventurers who witnessed the infamous A-ranker draw a parabola were stupefied.


    Yurin withdrew her foot and allowed Bartholomew to stand up.


    "{Any questions}?"


    "N, no."


    Bartholomew replied to Yurin and obediently returned into the crowd.


    "P, please gather outside in the units you belong to tomorrow. You will be leaving in the morning."


    Emilia who finally recovered said such. A bit of pride was tickling her heart, she made the right choice after all!


    Feeling elated by being so foreseeing, Emilia left the barracks with a smile plastered on her face. She, unfortunately, didn''t pay any attention to Godfrey who was feeling rage seeping throughout his body.


    Yurin joined with Suiren who waited outside the barracks and then moved to the guest room for the rest of the day.


    On the morning of the next day, Yurin and rest of the Commanders and Vice-Commanders arrived outside the barracks where the adventurers were waiting.


    For some reason, there were about twenty knights mixed in Yuri''s group. However, Yurin didn''t pay any mind to it.


    After a few formalities, each unit set out towards their destination.


    Yuri was informed about her objective yesterday, but she got bored after a while so she wasn''t really listening. She, fortunately, could switch with Yurin who would listen in her stead. In fact, this whole attack on lizards ordeal was of no interest to Yuri. She was just looking towards the result. The rest? She can leave the rest to Yurin. Moreover, it was safer for her to leave it to Yurin, although Yuri herself wasn''t aware, she wouldn''t be able to easily flip an A-ranker like Bartholomew with her current strength.


    Thanks to Yurin being in charge of the body, the only one who feels out of place in this unit full of strong men and women was Suiren. Thankfully, the adventurers recognized her for being Yuri''s maid and quite a beauty to behold. Just as the unit set off, Suiren was under attack of many adventurers trying to curry a favor with her. As for Yurin...


    "Big Sis, have some water."


    Bartholomew said as he presented a cup he carefully filled with water.


    "Big Sis, would you like some fruit?"


    Afer Yurin received the cup and drank the water, Bartholomew presented her some nice looking fruit.


    "Big Sis, would you like to try these sweets? They are homemade."


    "{......}"

 Chapter 24

    "That''s our first target."


    Knight Commander Godfrey who was hiding in the crown of a tree said to Yuri who was sitting on a branch of the neighboring tree.


    (Gahahaha... hahaha... ha~)


    {Calm down, calm down...}


    It goes without saying that seeing a fully armored knight on top of a tree brought the immature Yuriko to tears. It couldn''t be helped though for Godfrey and the few knights of his were standing out too much beside the lightly armored adventurers. It''s Yuri''s group good fortune that light didn''t reflect of off their armor and alerted the enemy.


    Nonetheless, the place Godfrey was talking about was one of the vanguard camps of the lizardmen. The camp wasn''t too big, but there were still more than one thousand lizardmen.


    The objective of Yuri''s unit of B and A rank adventurers was to destroy this and a few other camps.


    However, even though Yuri''s unit consisted of strong adventurers, their group had only sixty members, so they weren''t strong enough to take on a thousand enemies head-on as Yuri''s group was precisely a strike force.


    But, that''s where the Group B, led by master of defense General Kucolus and Lieutenant Colonel Suvi comes in. Their job was to lure the lizardmen out of the camp. That way, Yuri''s group could sweep through the camp and ransack it completely.


    And thus, Yuri''s Group C was on the standby until there''s movement from the camp.


    "Here, Master. Have some warm tea, it''s getting chilly."


    "... Nn."


    After climbing up the tree Yuri was sitting in with a kettle of warm tea in her hand with a great difficulty, Suiren poured a cup for Yuri.


    Yuri sat on the branch while observing the camp and sipping her tea. She obviously wasn''t pleased with its taste as a small frown formed on her face.


    "... Bitter."


    "I''m sorry Master, but I have nothing to sweeten the tea with."


    Suiren said sorrowfully.


    "Big Sis, how about some cookies with the tea? It might lessen the bitterness."


    Bartholomew said as he opened a pink pouch with a white string, exposing finely shaped brown cookies.


    "......"


    Yuri silently picked up a cookie from the pouch and ate it.


    Seeing that, Suiren glared at Bartholomew and took out a lap blanket from her bag and coiled it around Yuri''s legs.


    She then triumphantly looked at Bartholomew, causing him to bare his teeth at her. He understood that he lost this time as he couldn''t carelessly touch his Big Sis'' body. No one knew that at this moment, Bartholomew lamented being born as a man.Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road.


    Godfrey who was watching the three''s nonchalant exchange sneered and switched his gaze towards the camp once again.


    Finally, just as the sun started going down, there was a movement in the camp.


    "They are moving out."


    Godfrey reported. He took on the watch of the camp himself as everyone except his knights were absentmindedly ogling Suiren.


    Yuri was actually watching the camp properly as well, she had no other choice as she was bored to death while waiting. She even counted the times a certain lizardwoman was tripped by other lizardmen. In the few hours of sitting in the trees, the poor thing was tripped twelve times. Yuri couldn''t figure out why the lizardmen were acting in such way.


    The adventurers jumped down from the trees and started preparing for the battle.


    Yuri sat down on the branch until she saw hundreds of lizardmen disappearing in a forest.


    Opening her eyes after closing them, Yuri''s expressionless face showed some sternness and her carefree atmosphere suddenly turned chilly.


    She then looked at the sky was dyed orange-red and nodded.


    "{We are attacking the camp once the sun sets.}


    Still having to act quiet, the adventurers tapped their fists against their chests in acknowledgment to Yurin who took over the body.


    She then turned towards Suiren and spoke to her in a serious voice.


    "{You keep close to me. Big Sis won''t forgive me if her goods get damaged.}"


    "Y, yes!"


    Startled by the seriousness of Yurin''s tone, Suiren could only exclaim in panic.


    "{Where are the fire ability guys?}


    ""Here!""


    Yurin then turned towards the adventurers and asked. Three men replied with their arms raised in the air, so she beckoned them over.


    "{Stay close to me.}


    "Understood!"


    And then, when the sun had set, the group stealthily crawled the camp''s fence. It would have been perfect if not for the metallic clattering of the knights'' armor.


    According to Yurin''s calculations, there should be about two hundred lizardmen left in the camp. However, they should all be weaklings that were left behind to protect the camp while the strong ones went to earn merit in battle. They shouldn''t stand a chance against her group of B and A ranked adventurers, Yurin concluded.


    After finally getting under the fence, Yurin turned towards the three men fire ability.


    "{Set the tents on fire, burn the whole camp to the ground. Go!}


    "Understood!"


    The three men suddenly jumped out and started shooting balls of fire at the tents. The tents were made from cloth, so they quickly burnt down and spread the fire to the other tents.


    "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"


    "Fire! Put down the fire!"


    The lizardmen rushed out of the tents in panic, some not even wearing their armor.


    "{Attack!}"


    With Yurin''s command, all forty adventurers and twenty knights invaded the camp and begun slaughtering the panicking lizards. Many of the lizardmen escaped the fire and left their weapons inside their burning tents, so they were forced to fight bare-handed. But, even if they had weapons they were like lambs waiting to get slaughtered as even the lizardman who was left in command of the camp was only as strong as a B-ranked adventurer.


    Yurin also wasn''t idle.


    As she seemed as an easy target for the lizardmen because of her little height, the lizards rushed at her one after another, until they realized that she was a little demon that punched the brains out of the heads of their brethren.


    Before long, the entire camp was burned to the ground, a foul stench of burning flesh drifted all over the camp. Not a single lizardman was spared.


    Correction, Yurin saw one of the lizards escaping as soon as she entered the camp.


    "{Let''s go, we are getting out of here before the other lizards return.}"


    ""Roger!""


    Yuri''s group disappeared as quickly as they appeared and moved towards another camp.

 Chapter 25

    After razing the first camp to the ground, Yuri and her group set their eyes on nearby watchtowers and hidden supply stashes. As Scalesians were a nomadic race up until a few years ago, they were accustomed to hiding their supplies in small portions everywhere they moved. Unfortunately for the lizards, Yurin''s trained eyes were able to detect even the slightest unnatural changes in the terrain. By dawn, Yuri''s group took out four of such hidden stashes and two watchtowers.


    Yuri''s group found a safe place to rest and departed to look for the supply stashes in the evening again.


    After repeating such routine for ten days, all groups finally reunited back at the capital.


    Although Group A consisted of the weakest adventurers, the one who suffered the largest amount of casualties was Group B whose objective was to divert the attention of the lizardmen from the hidden supply stashes.


    "Go- Cough... Knight Commander, Miss Yuri, welcome back. I hope everything went smoothly."


    Emilia who saw Godfrey and Yuri enter through the castle''s gate welcomed them with a smile and inquired about the situation.


    "Princess, all went according to the plan. We were able to destroy thirty-eight hidden supply stashes. In about a week, the lizards won¡¯t have anything to eat for at least a month."


    Seeing the ministers behind her, Godfrey swallowed the sugary words he had prepared for Emilia and reported.


    "Then...!"


    Emilia looked at Father Matthew and the ministers behind her, the excitement apparent in her eyes.


    (This girl really detests the lizardmen, doesn''t she~)


    {I wonder if it has something to do with this stupid commander?}


    (Probably? Just listen to her heartbeat. At this rate, her heart is going to burst out of her chest and dirty Big Sis'' shoes with blood. Stupid little girl, does she really think that the prick commander is really in love with her?)


    {She would have to be our comrade if she wasn''t touched by his pink words.}


    "We shall raid the lizard''s main encampment in the east in fifteen days. Princess, you will have to prepare yourself to go this time. This will be our biggest expedition in the war with the lizards and we will be able to continue marching forth if we succeed. It will be Princess'' duty to boost the morale of our soldiers with your presence."


    "I understand."


    After discussing with the ministers for a while, Father Matthew tasked Emilia with the duty of boosting morale which she acknowledged.The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.


    "I will personally oversee the preparations of our troops. We can''t allow any mistakes."


    "I understand, Father Matthew. I will leave it to you then. Everyone else should return to their duties."


    ""Yes, Princess.""


    After Matthew left to the barracks and the ministers returned to their duties, Emilia happily skipped over to Godfrey and Yuri.


    "How was it, Godfrey? Have you slain many lizards?"


    "Naturally, Emilia. Not a single one had the chance to escape the sharpness of my sword."


    Godfrey boasted to Emilia who inquired with sparkling eyes.


    {Stupid commander, if I didn''t miscount, then you have killed three lizardmen in total during these eleven days...}


    (Yup, yup, even that gorilla maiden Bart crushed at least fifteen lizard heads~)


    "Ohh~ as expected of the Knight Commander! You have to tell me all about it! Miss Yuri, I had the chefs prepare a feast in your room, please enjoy!"


    Emilia said to Yuri with a silly smile plastered on her face and then promptly dragged Godfrey away.


    "Master...?"


    "... Stupid."


    Yuri said expressionlessly while looking at the couple''s back and returned to her room.


    When she entered the room,


    "... Heaven?"


    Yuri plunged into the sofa and started stuffing her cheeks with all kinds of sweets.


    "Master, your teeth will decay if you eat too many sweets."


    "......"


    Yuri froze for a moment and placed the cake in her hand back on the table.


    That didn''t stop her from eating, however, as she took a drumstick of some kind and munched on that.


    "... Paradise?"


    She ate one drumstick after another until the plate was clean and set her sights on a steak next.


    "Master, you will get fat if you eat so much. How about..."


    "... Uuu..."


    "Master!?"


    {Oh my...}


    (G, good luck, Moderate Boobs...)


    I made her cry! Suiren''s mind was in a panic.


    A few hours of coaxing and two bowls of meat salad later, Yuri finally fell asleep on Suiren''s lap.


    Haa... T, that was exhausting... Suiren sighed and dozed off as well.


    ----------


    At the same time in the royal garden.


    "We didn''t have any fire ability users in our group, so I volunteered myself to infiltrate the lizard camp by myself and set it on fire."


    "Wow~ that must have been nervewracking."


    "It was. To be honest, I was tense, you can never know what the lizards would do to you when they catch you. Will they kill you, torture you, eat you alive? Such questions ran through my mind, but I knew I had to do it for the sake of peace."


    "You are so brave, Godfrey! Did it go smoothly? Were you able to set the camp on fire without any problems?"


    "No, I was almost caught, but I was, fortunately, faster than the lizard and finished him off before he could alert the others."


    "Hehe~ the citizens don''t call you Rapid Hands Knight for nothing after all!"


    "Rapid Hands Knight... how did they come up with that?"


    "Yeah! I heard the citizens titled you such when they saw you beating the meat out of thugs in one of the back alleys~"


    "Ugh... I, I see..."


    "See? Even though the ministers, soldiers, and adventurers may think that you are a knight who lost his honor, the citizens still love you!"


    "T, that''s right, the citizens are the most important..."


    "Now then, my Rapid Hands Knight, please tell me more~ What happened after you set the camp on fire?"

 Chapter 26

    Thirteen days after triumphantly returning, the army of Weglana departed once again. They marched for an entire day through a forest with little to no breaks until the Scalesian''s main encampment in the west was in sight. The Weglana forces will rest for a day in order to replenish their energy and attack first thing in the morning of the next day.


    It goes without saying that the Weglana''s army has already been noticed by the enemy, but Father Matthew and the generals didn''t particularly mind as the lizardmen should already be starving. With their large bodies, the lizardmen need to consume thrice as much food as humans to stay sated. The strategists believe that only the upper echelon of the lizards within the encampment saw food in the last three days and that''s precisely why they don''t mind stalling the battle by resting for an entire day before attacking.


    "I propose that Miss Yuri''s group infiltrates the encampment and wreak havoc just before the start of the battle in order to instill panic within the enemy ranks and weaken the frontal defenses."


    Father Matthew''s voice resounded inside the largest tent within the Weglana camp.


    "Father Matthew, forgive me if I sound rude, but you are a priest. What do you know about war? What can sixty people do against an encampment of over five thousand lizards?"


    One of the generals questioned Father Matthew. His reasoning was sound since there''s not much Yuri''s group could do against such large numbers even if her group was full of elites.


    "I''m not asking them to destroy the lizards from within. We just need them to draw the attention of the lizards to them. As long as the frontal defense weakens, our vanguard won''t suffer as much. I hope that I don''t have to remind everyone that this is not our final battle. We still need the soldiers to stay alive as much as possible. We won''t be able to take our forces to Scalesia Khan if all of our vanguard falls here."


    ""......""


    A hush fell over the tent, but everyone ended up nodding after they thought it through. What Father Matthew said is indeed the truth, furthermore, as the Weglana''s intelligence wasn''t able to accurately determine the lizard¡¯s numbers, they will be needing every single able soldier.


    "It has been decided then. Bartholomew, please convey what you heard to Miss Yuri and tell her to start preparing."


    Princess Emilia spoke to Bartholomew who was sitting in for Yuri. Of course, Yuri was sleeping and as a result of spending about a month together, all members of her group were scared of waking her up. They know Yuri''s mood better than anyone when she''s forcibly woken up.The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.


    "Got it, I will excuse myself then."


    Bartholomew who couldn''t wait to escape from this tent filled with nobles and generals stood up and left after bowing.


    After leaving through the tent''s entrance with quick steps, he gradually slowed into a snail''s pace.


    "I hope Big Sis is already awake..."


    Bartholomew muttered as he walked deeper into the forest with small, slow steps.


    About half an hour later, Bartholomew arrived at a small wooden cabin encircled with tents. If the other soldiers and adventurers who aren''t familiar with the Group C saw this cabin, they would be wondering where it came from. Naturally, it was built by Yuri''s group in a matter of hours.


    Bartholomew approached the cabin and turned towards the adventurers standing by the door.


    "Is Big Sis awake? Please tell me she is..."


    "You have lucked out. She woke up just a couple of minutes ago."


    "Hahh... announce me then. I have an important message to report."


    "Alright."


    The adventurer quickly slipped through the door and slipped back just as quickly.


    "Go ahead."


    "Thanks."


    Bartholomew thanked the adventurer and entered the cabin.


    "Big Sis."


    "{Bart. How did it go?}"


    "We are to infiltrate and wreak havoc to the encampment just before the start of the battle."


    "{Tsk. Who are they trying to get rid off? Me... or is it Knight Commander?}"


    "Although that idiot Godfrey lost his honor, the Knights still consider him their leader. Moreover, the princess..."


    "{She''s still a naive little girl, huh... she doesn''t even realize that she''s sending him to die.}


    "Indeed... what do we do then? Are we going to do as ordered or...?"


    "{I will figure something out. Inform the others to prepare.}"


    "Yes!"


    "{Bart.}"


    "Yes, Big Sis?"


    "{By everyone, I meant everyone. Even Knight Commander.}


    "... I understand."


    Bartholomew left the cabin and turned towards the guarding adventurer.


    "Get prepared. We are leaving soon."


    "Got it."


    Bartholomew then went from tent to tent informing every adventurer to get ready.


    Then, he turned towards a group of tents slightly further away from the cabin.


    "Dammit..."


    Bartholomew swallowed his words and walked towards the group of tents.


    As he approached, he could hear the Knights laughing at one of the Knight''s vulgar story.


    "...-and then I bent her over the table and drove my rod up in her ass!"


    "Gahahaha! You idiot, you missed the hole!"


    "Nah, nah, I missed on purpose."


    "Haha, stop lying, I bet it was your first time, so you didn''t know where to aim!"


    "... Guh."


    "Hehe, sticking it into your best friend''s mother''s ass for your first time, not bad, not bad I say!"


    The frown on Bartholomew''s face grew bigger and bigger the more he listened.


    "Oh, mister big-time adventurer, what have you come for to our humble abode?"


    One of the Knights who noticed Bartholomew asked sarcastically.


    "Where''s your dishonored Commander?"


    "What did you say!?"


    "Say that again!"


    Bartholomew sneered and repeated himself.


    "I asked: Where''s your dishonored Commander?"


    "You-!"


    "Stop it. Why are you here?"


    Godfrey who exited one of the tents asked.


    "Get ready. We are departing for battle soon."


    Bartholomew said what he came for and immediately walked away.


    He had to prepare as well, this might be his last day on this world unless Yurin came up with a solid plan after all.

 Chapter 27

    Yuri¡¯s group was currently located at the opposite side of the Scalesian encampment. They took a detour so they wouldn¡¯t be seen, got into position, and waited for the signal to attack.


    "Are we really going to do it? This task we were given... is it not plain suicide?"


    "Stop crying, adventurer. You can keep your puny life if you have the skill. If not... you will die a glorious death. What more do you want?"


    "You knights and your stupid glory. What''s a glory good for when you are not able to enjoy it?"


    "Guys~ Stop bickering please."


    Suiren interfered and tried to stop the quarrel between the knights and adventurers.


    "{How is it?}"


    Yurin turned towards a certain adventurer who was staring at the opposite side of the encampment from the top of a tree.


    As the adventurer''s stream of magical power was located in his eyes, he was endowed with eye ability. In his case, it was an ability to see far into a distance that normal human eyes can¡¯t reach. A very useful ability for any scout to have.


    "Weglana flags have been raised. They are taking formations."


    "{Alright.}


    The man followed Yurin who jumped off of the tree down to the ground.


    "Big Sis."


    Bartholomew was waiting for Yurin under the tree, a frown on his face. It was obvious what he thought were in regard to this unreasonable order.


    "{Man up, Bart. You look as if your lover eloped with your best friend.}"


    "Guh!"


    "{......}"


    (Right on the mark!? It really happened to him!? Look at you, Yurin. You made the poor Bart remember something sorrowful. Gahaha, haaa...)


    "You bastards, get ready to go!"


    Bartholomew immediately made himself feel better by shouting at the others.


    "Master..."


    Suiren anxiously called out to Yurin.


    "{Okay, don''t look at me like that. I will keep us safe. You, however, should wait here for my return.}


    ¡°That won¡¯t do! What kind of maid wouldn¡¯t follow her Master!¡±


    "{{Most of them? Anyhow, you will only be a burden I will have to look after if you go too. Stay here and wait obediently.}"


    Love this novel? Read it on Royal Road to ensure the author gets credit. "But... I understand..."


    After ordering Suiren to stay in a safe place, Yurin turned towards Godfrey.


    "{Knight Commander, are you and your knights ready to fight?}"


    "Naturally, we are always ready."


    "{Bart?}"


    "We are prepared."


    "{Let''s get the party started then.}"


    ----------


    At about the same time in the Scalesian encampment.


    "Oracle, is what you say true?"


    A lizardman in a top grade black armor inquired from a pitiable looking lizardwoman.


    If Yuri saw the girl, she would recognize her as the woman who got tripped several times in the camp her group razed before.


    "Heh, now you recognize me as Oracle? What gives?"


    "Please, Oracle. Isn''t it because everything has turned out as you said?"


    The man said casually without a drop of shame.


    "If you believed me right from the beginning, we wouldn''t be in such predicament, Prince Nakai."


    The woman, known as Oracle, said coldly.


    "Don''t jest, Oracle. How could anyone believed something like that even if it came from the mouth of the former Oracle''s daughter?"


    Prince Nakai said while recalling the vision Oracle had at that time.


    He recalled Oracle¡¯s eyes rolled back and she started spouting what everyone branded as nonsense at that time.


    The early death of me, the firstborn son of Scalesia Khan? Stop joking around.


    A human youngling will lead Scalesia to its ruin? What utter nonsense.


    Scalesia Khan''s execution in front of thousands of helpless lizardmen? This bullshit is going too far.


    Those were the thoughts many of the lizardmen after hearing Oracle¡¯s vision. However, Oracle''s vision reached a very serious point for Prince Nakai. That¡¯s because according to Oracle, he will die here today.


    "Hahh, I understand everyone''s reaction. My very first vision was of Scalesia''s fall after all. However, they are now being proven right."


    Oracle''s light tone turned serious at the end. That is surely because Prince Nakai will fall today if he doesn¡¯t take her vision seriously, and if even the prince doesn¡¯t listen, there¡¯s no way the Khan would. Even though Oracle was ridiculed by all, she was still very willing to help in order to avert this crisis. Mostly because she saw the fate awaiting her and her brethren should Prince Nakai fall here.


    "That''s why I summoned you here, Oracle. I need your help. Help me change this fate of mine with those visions of yours."


    "You should have asked for my help earlier, Prince..."


    Oracle''s golden slit eyes rolled back immediately after she replied to Nakai.


    Prince Nakai watched as Oracle received her visions. He waited five minutes, ten minutes... Suddenly, Oracle¡¯s body started trembling, her breathing roughened, and blood started pouring from the corners of her mouth. She seemed to be in a serious pain, however, there was nothing Prince Nakai could do. Interfering Oracle while receiving a vision could have disastrous results.


    About thirty minutes later, Oracle''s eyes rolled back into their original position.


    "Haa... haa... haa..."


    "Oracle? Is... is something wrong?"


    Prince Nakai finally showed anxiety as he watched Oracle''s state. It was obvious that something went wrong.


    "I saw it... I saw it..."


    "What did you see, Oracle? What kind of visions did you have for it to put such strain on your body?"


    "Destruction, death, massacre, blood..."


    "What!?"


    "But... but I also found a path... a path that is not just the only way for Prince Nakai to avoid death, but also a path that leads to all that''s beyond success..."


    "What is it... speak!"

 Chapter 28

    "That... Oracle, are you sure this is going to work?"


    Prince Nakai inquired in blank amazement after hearing Oracle''s plan she came up with from the vision.


    He just couldn''t believe what he heard.


    "Don''t worry, Prince Nakai. A vision like that can''t be easily averted."


    "But... just why?"


    "Humans, Prince Nakai. They seem to choose their partners based on an emotion they call love."


    "Love? What is that supposed to be?"


    Asked Prince Nakai in disbelief.


    "Contrary to us, humans seem to choose a mate, one for the rest of their lives most of the time, based on a feeling that makes their heart flutter."


    "Makes their heart flutter? Is that some sort of illness? No, forget it... their entire race is ill. That''s why we conquering them in the first place."


    To choose their partners based on emotions instead of going for the strongest and healthiest individuals... Prince Nakai muttered in disbelief.


    After a short while of silence, he asked Oracle.


    "When do we set the plan in motion?"


    "Right away."


    Oracle replied immediately.


    "They will be assaulting our rear right about now-"


    Oracle added, but before she could finish her sentence, the sound of explosions resounded from the outside.


    "Oracle... say that earlier! Gather the troops, we are going to catch us a human!"


    Once Prince Nakai left and Oracle was the only one left in the room, her lizard countenances slowly dissolved, exposing a human-like, dark-skinned beauty with sharp, pointy ears and golden eyes.


    "General Freya... I have accomplished your orders... may I return to your side now?"


    She asked while holding a small crystal in her hands.


    "My beloved Mars, you have done well. You have my permission to return."


    The crystal lit up and a clear, female voice resounded from it.


    "Thank you, General!"


    Oracle, now known as Mars, brought the crystal close to her chest with a slight blush on her cheeks, an obvious happiness oozing from her entire being.


    Unauthorized usage: this narrative is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings.The next moment, her figure vanished into thin air.


    ----------


    "Burn everything to the ground! Destroy everything! Wreak havoc!"


    After Yuri''s group successfully infiltrated the encampment, they stealthily killed the guards and secured the alarm gong before destroying and killing everything in their path. Thanks to the group¡¯s combined strength and the lizard¡¯s focus on the front, Yuri¡¯s group easily overpowered the lizard forces. However, everyone in the group is aware that this advantage won''t last for a long time once the reinforcements arrive, therefore, they went all out right from the beginning, trying to cause as much damage as they could and attract as many lizardmen as possible.


    "{We are withdrawing!}"


    Once Yurin registered a huge group of reinforcements larger than what her group could deal with, she gave the order to retreat.


    "Tch. Already getting cold feet? This is nothing we, the Knights, can''t deal with!"


    Knight Commander Godfrey and his group of Knights ignored Yurin¡¯s command and prepared for battle.


    Once all of the adventurers gathered at Yurin''s side, she noticed the insubordination of the Knights.


    "{Those idiots!}"


    Yurin shouted and ran towards the Knights who already engaged in battle.


    She dashed in the midst of the conflict, slashing and burning lizards with a sword she formed out of the lightning, blood splattering all over her clothes.


    Before long, the Knights who were initially struggling felt the pressure lessening until they noticed that they didn¡¯t have any more lizards to kill.


    "Haha..."


    One of the Knights let out a weak chuckle as he looked at the mountain of disemboweled lizards at Yurin''s feet.


    "{Are you going to listen to my commands and retreat now?}"


    Yurin asked in a flat tone. She has obviously had enough of these Knights'' shenanigans.


    Godfrey gritted his teeth and started walking away. The rest of the Knights followed him one by one.


    However, right at that moment,


    "Oh my, leaving already? Knight Commander?"


    A ridiculing voice resounded from a distance.


    Godfrey who heard the sudden voice froze in place, his body trembling.


    "NA-KA-I!"


    He said through gritted teeth as he turned around.


    What he saw was a lizardman in a black armor. The same lizard and armor he lost his honor to. One of the Lizardmen generals and sons of Khan Scalesia, Prince Nakai.


    "What, Knight Commander. Are you going to run with tail between your legs again? Are you going to sacrifice your whole squadron just so you could escape like before? Or perhaps... are you going to fight me properly this time?"


    Prince Nakai said in ridicule. It was quite obvious that he was trying to provoke Godfrey, and yet-


    "NAKAI!"


    Godfrey shouted and charged towards Nakai without a second thought.


    "Follow Knight Commander!"


    Seeing their Commander charging towards the enemy, the rest of the Knights followed after him.


    However, instead of fighting, Prince Nakai''s gaze fell onto Yuri, he grinned and started running away, deeper into the encampment.


    "{Stupid, foolish, idiotic, dumb lunatics!}"


    Yurin yelled in disbelief.


    "{How can anyone be this stupid!?}"


    "Big Sis, that was Prince Nakai, the one whom Godfrey lost his honor to."


    "{What is honor good for anyway? Can you eat it!? Stupid fucks!}"


    "... Are we going after them?"


    "{Forget them, we are withdrawing!}"


    ""Yes!""


    Yurin was seeping with anger.


    One of the things Yurin hates the most is insubordination.


    (My, my~ chill out, Granny~)


    {Since they are courting Death, I will let them succeed! ... Who are you calling Granny!?}


    (There~ there~ don''t be so angry, Wrinkles... Fate has more in store for Knight Commander, don''t you worry about that... hehe...)


    {That so? Let''s enjoy the show then... I just hope it won''t sully Big Sis'' mood though.}

 Chapter 29

    "There! That''s the signal!"


    A soldier reported to a group of high-ranking people standing in front of the Weglana forces.


    "Father Matthew!"


    "Hm. Let''s begin."


    Princess Emilia looked at Father Matthew with anticipation. The thoughts of success after so many defeats have filled her mind. She will soon take the first step towards the end of her country''s suffering. A brilliant yet shrewd smile crept on her face.


    "Sound the horns!"


    "Sound the horns!"


    "Sound the horns!"


    The instructions to sound the horns for the attack have drifted through the Weglana forces.


    "Advance!"


    As the Weglana forces advanced towards the encampment, lizardmen appeared on top of the walls and barraged the human soldiers and adventurers with arrows.


    "Defenses!"


    "Shields up!"


    "Earth Wall!"


    Countless cries for defensive means resounded from the humans as sharp, deadly arrows dropped towards them in the most brutal way.


    "Don''t falter! Keep advancing!"


    Although many have fallen, the human forces advanced favorably, advancing step by step towards the wooden walls surrounding the encampment of lizardmen.


    "Alright, everything seems going as intended so far."


    "Yes, Father Matthew. Everything... is..."


    "Princess?"


    Just as Father Matthew was nodding in satisfaction, Princess Emilia''s spirit got all drained away at once. Her face turned pale and her body was obviously trembling.


    "What''s the matter, Princess?"


    Seeing Emilia in such weird state all of sudden, Father Matthew asked wonderingly.


    "T, that... that... there!"


    Emilia pointed her trembling finger while stuttering.


    When Father Matthew and others looked where Princess Emilia was pointing, they saw a lizardman in black armor holding a human in a Weglana Knight armor by the nape of his neck and about twenty human Knights kneeling behind him.


    "Knight Commander... and his Knights?"


    "What is going on? Didn''t the group release a signal of completing the mission and successfully retreating?"


    "That idiot..."


    Father Matthew muttered as others were wondering about Godfrey''s capture.


    Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings.Tears gathered in Emilia''s eyes as she saw the lizardmen driving a fist into Godfrey''s abdomen.


    "Stop it..."


    She whispered.


    "Stop it... stop it..."


    Tears flowed down her cheeks as she watched Godfrey getting beat up by the lizardman in black armor.


    Finally, when the lizardmen seemingly ran out of patience, grabbed a large ax and decapitated one of Godfrey''s Knights,


    "Stop it! Stop the attack! Stop right now!"


    Emilia''s mind crumbled as she hysterically shrieked to stop the attack.


    "Princess, we can''t stop now! Victory is within our grasp!"


    Father Matthew grabbed Emilia''s shoulders and shouted. It was obvious that he didn''t have any intentions of forsaking the battle for Godfrey.


    "Father Matthew...? What are you saying! We have to save Knight Commander! We have to save Godfrey!"


    "No! I won''t allow it! I won''t allow you to destroy our one and only chance of retaliation!"


    Father Matthew shouted, unintentionally spitting saliva on Emilia''s face.


    Emilia was dumbfounded by Father Matthew''s actions as she believed that he was her biggest ally and a father-figure she never had.


    However, with the pressing matter of rescuing Godfrey at hand, she didn''t have time to think about it.


    "I''m the Princess! I''m the sovereign of the Weglana Republic! Listen to my command and cease the attack!"


    She shouted at the top of her lungs.


    "C, cease the attack!"


    "... Cease the attack!"


    "Withdraw!"


    "Cease the attack!"


    The soldiers who heard the orders reluctantly shouted one after another until every single soldier ceased the attack and withdrew back to the camp.


    In fifteen minute or so, only human corpses, pools of blood and arrows were left at the path leading towards the encampment of lizardmen.


    "Emilia Josephina Weglana, have your country surrender or..."


    The lizardman in black armor turned around and mercilessly beheaded another human Knight.


    "Knight Commander will meet the same fate. You have eighteen hours to decide. I will have one Knight decapitated every hour to remind you the severity of the situation."


    The lizard in black armor said coldly and dragged Godfrey away, leaving the other Knights on the wall under the watch of other lizards.


    "Preposterous!"


    Father Matthew shouted at the lizardman''s unbelievable demand.


    "Father Matthew..."


    "You can''t listen to him, Princess! This is surely our one and only chance at victory! You-"


    "Father Matthew! ... We have to save Knight Commander! Can''t we send people to infiltrate the encampment and save him?"


    "Princess, you surely understand that with the previous infiltration and Knight Commander in their hands, our people won''t be able to get out of the encampment safely... no matter what, you must let go of Knight Commander and-"


    "Report! The group under Miss Yuri''s command has returned!"


    Just when Father Matthew was about to lash out and make Emilia submit, a soldier came with a report of Yuri''s return.


    "Miss Yuri...!?"


    Emilia looked at Yuri. The emotion which floated on her mind first was anger. Anger from letting Godfrey get captured. However, after seeing Yuri''s appearances, Emilia''s face turned pale and anger turned into fright.


    Just how many lizards did she slay? She had to ask such question after seeing Yuri covered from toes to neck in a dark greenish blood.


    "{Princess.}"


    "They captured Godfrey and are demanding Weglana''s surrender for his life! How did... how did he get captured?"


    "{I see... Knight Commander was provoked by someone called Nakai and charged deep into the encampement with his Knights in pursuit.}"


    "... Nakai? It was him after all. I thought he seemed familiar."


    Father Matthew said after letting out a long sigh.


    "Nakai? Father Matthew, do you know him? What is his relation with Godfrey?"


    "Princess might not remember since you were still but a young child at that time, but Nakai is the of the sons of Khan Scalesia."


    "So he is the lizard prince?"


    "Yes and also the one Knight Commander lost his honor to."


    "What! Then, the reason he charged in..."


    "He must have gotten blinded by revenge the moment his eyes laid on Nakai."

 Chapter 30

    Numerous grunts and painful moans were audible from one of the tents within the lizardmen encampment.


    "Na... ka...i... haah...kill you...!"


    Slap!


    "Nnnnh!"


    A voice full of resentment that was mixed in with the grunts and moans was immediately suppressed with a slap.


    "Say... Knight Commander. How have you been since the last time we met?"


    Prince Nakai who was sitting at a table on the side asked while sipping some kind of a beverage.


    "H... mph! Y... ou will... pay for... t, this...!"


    Godfrey, with his head pinned to the ground, glared at the nonchalant Nakai.


    "How is he?"


    Prince Nakai asked the lizardman who was working a sweat behind Godfrey.


    "Loose¡­ loose like those human whores the Khan secretly keeps in his basement."


    "Phahaha... really? Knight Commander, were you perhaps training yourself for this day? I knew you liked it the last time."


    "S... hut up...!"


    Godfrey denied Nakai''s words through gritted teeth, trying to suppress the constant pain.


    "You know? I was worried that you escaped before completing your training, but it seems that you have trained yourself. Very good."


    "Who... would..."


    However, before Godfrey could finish his sentence he heard yelling and shrieks from outside. His face immediately turned pale.


    "Well, well, well¡­ looks like we have more visitors. Now, what should I do? Do I let them enter or politely send them back where they came from?"


    Nakai asked, the teasing apparent in his voice.


    "N... no! No... no... no!"


    Godfrey shouted in panic. The people Weglana has sent to rescue him must not see him like this! If they saw him like this... forget about losing some honor, he would lose all his face and the face of his next twelve generations!


    "Hahaha!"


    Nakai laughed seeing Godfrey this desperate to hide.


    "Fine, just for you, I will send our guests back politely and remind your Princess of our deal. Guards!"


    ""Yes!"


    "Capture them alive and bring them up on the wall!"


    The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.""Understood!""


    "Well then, let''s see what fate will Weglana decide for you."


    Prince Nakai said as he left the tent.


    ----------


    "Emilia Josephina Weglana!"


    A thunderous shout resounded from top of the wall surrounding the lizardmen encampment.


    "In a good faith, I gave you eighteen hours to decide your Knight Commander''s fate. However, your actions have shown me the true nature of you humans."


    Prince Nakai said and waved his hands.


    A group of lizardmen then immediately escorted five humans dressed completely in black up on the wall and made them sit right next to the captured Knights.


    Once Prince Nakai saw all of the humans gathered, he waved his hand once again.


    "You have only an hour to decide now."


    Nakai said coldly and walked away.


    As he departed, the lizardmen beheaded all of the humans on top of the wall.


    Emilia watched the Knights and the people she sent to rescue Godfrey lose their heads with a pale face.


    "W, what do I do now...?"


    She muttered in distress. She now understood. The only way for Godfrey to stay alive is to surrender her entire country.


    But, can she do that? No need to ask, she certainly can. However, will others listen to her? If she gives her word and the other officials won''t listen to her, then what? What is she supposed to do?


    Just as she was pondering over what to do, she heard noise coming from her surroundings.


    "Father Matthew, what''s going on?"


    "It''s... enemy reinforcements."


    Matthew said bitterly. He was clear that with these reinforcements, Weglana¡¯s chance to win has been reduced by at least half.


    Contrary to everyone¡¯s plummeting morale, Emilia saw a ray of hope growing stronger with each passing second.


    Once the reinforcements were clearly visible, the soldiers of the Weglana Republic and even the officials and generals couldn''t help but tremble. Even Father Matthew''s hand formed a fist and turned white from the sheer pressure.


    "What do we do..."


    One official unconsciously muttered.


    Hearing this mutter, Emilia''s mouth formed a smile she immediately concealed as she stated with a fake grief in her voice,


    "... We surrender."


    "Princess!?"


    Father Matthew turned towards Emilia in disbelief.


    "We can''t do that! If we surrender, then-"


    "Father Matthew. Please, think about it clearly. If we engage in a battle here and by any chance manage to win, our forces would be reduced to nothing, we won''t be able to defend or attack again. By engaging in a battle, we are just wasting human lives! However, if we surrender... we can save Knight Commander and save our strength for the future. We can just pretend and save our strength when the lizards put down their guard. Moreover, with Miss Yuri''s prowess on our side... Miss Yuri?"


    Emilia spoke, the vigor in her words increasing with each word, until her vigor turned into bewilderment when she turned towards Yuri... who wasn''t standing behind her anymore. Emilia looked all around, but she never caught sight of the small figure that she was willing to bet her entire country on.


    "M, Miss Yuri? Search... search for her! Quickly, find Miss Yuri for me!"


    Emilia had her soldiers turn the entire camp upside down, but in the end, she found no signs of Yuri.


    ----------


    Meanwhile, somewhere in the mountains in Weglana.


    "Master, why did you decide to leave so suddenly? You did not even let them know of your departure."


    "......"


    "That fool, Bart, will surely be sad when he finds out. It¡¯s not that I really care about him or anything, Master! On the other hand, I¡¯m quite happy that there¡¯s no more competition¡­ hehe¡­"


    {Muu... I wanted to play for a bit more...}


    (Can''t be helped~ You wouldn''t want to anger Big Sis even more, right? Just look! She''s still in a bad mood~)


    {Ugh, now I feel guilty... don''t worry, Big Sis! I will take responsibility!}


    (Oy! Don''t butt in! I will be taking the responsibility! You have already fucked up once!)


    {What are you saying! It doesn''t work like that! Of course, I need to be the one to take responsibility for my own mistake!}


    (Grrr.)


    ......


    Yuri was in a really bad mood for the entire day.

 Chapter 31

    "Brrr... so cold, I think my systems are failing..."


    Suiren muttered. Although she used her body to warm up Yuri before, the current temperature was freezing all of her hardware, making her outer layer extremely cold on touch which would make Yuri anything but warm.


    Suiren stopped and looked back. The land that formerly belonged to the Weglana Republic spread before her as far as she could see. She then looked ahead and sighed.


    "Haah..."


    What she saw before her was what seemed like a never-ending snow-covered mountain peak. Then she looked at her master who was energetically skipping through the snow while licking a frozen, red in color object in her hand.


    "Haah..."


    Suiren sighed once again while wondering about Yuri''s sudden cold resistance.


    {Yuriko, stop eating so many goose blood popsicles are you will turn all three of us into geese.}


    (What''chu saying, your quackass can''t evolve any further~)


    {Oy! ... What''s that supposed to mean?}


    (Nothing~)


    "Hmm? What are those sounds?"


    Suiren suddenly stopped in her tracks and perked up her ears.


    "Those are the noises of..."


    "(Fighting~)"


    "Master, should we..."


    "(Let''s go~)"


    Suiren and Yuriko raised their pace and moved towards what seemed to be a battle.


    "Grrr!"


    "Don''t falter! Kill those stupid beasts!"


    The sight that entered the girls'' sight was a fight between soldiers and what seemed to be wolves. There were heavy casualties on both sides as both the corpses of humans and beasts were laying around.


    "That is..."


    Suiren exclaimed when she recognized the man in a golden armor among the soldiers.


    "(Your boyfriend~?)"


    Yuriko teased.


    "Eh, no way! Absolutely not! That is the third son of the Alastian King, his name is Thomas Alfred Schlusser. I heard that he was dispatched to the west borders though."Love this novel? Read it on Royal Road to ensure the author gets credit.


    Suiren frantically denied and explained.


    "(West, huh~ Ain''t this like Northwest of Alasta or something? I wonder what kind of shit are they doing here~)"


    "Those are Snow Wolves, Master. They are known as one of the most vicious breeds of wolves. A pack of twenty would be usually able to take out a hundred soldiers. The Alastian soldiers are trained to withdraw and reconsider options when facing a threat that could destroy the whole unit, rather than face the threat directly."


    "(That means the Fatman must have sent them here to obtain something and that something is in the den of the wolves? No wonder, no wonder~)"


    "What should we do, Master?"


    "(Well, now that I know they came to obtain something special, I can''t help but want it all for myself, so let''s just wait for the outcome and snatch the prize right from under their noses~)


    "Master..."


    Like this, Yuriko and Suiren stayed hidden in the shadows of the trees and waited for the battle between humans and beasts to end.


    "Keep pushing! Our triumph is in sight!"


    "Howl!"


    One of the wolves pounced on a soldier, pushing him to the ground and ultimately chomping out his throat. Although the other soldiers showed fear on their faces as they witnessed the blood spurting out of their comrade''s throat, they still rushed towards the wolf that was separated from the members of the pack after pouncing.


    "Kill it!"


    Thomas Alfred shouted as a few spears pierced the wolf''s body.


    "Two more! Don''t fail me now, soldiers! I will definitely reward all of you who survive with more gold then your pockets can carry and personally take care of the families of those who fall today! Those who deal the final blows on the last two wolves will get a promotion!"


    After hearing Thomas Alfred''s speech, the soldiers charged at the remaining wolves furiously, becoming beasts themselves.


    Promotion?


    Promotion is everything for soldiers of a low rank like time, something they would die trying to obtain!


    Family? What¡¯s that? Can you eat it? A promotion will get you food! Money! Fame! Women!


    Status is everything in this world!


    The thoughts of promotions were driving the soldiers mad!


    Archers in the back released their arrows, not caring about the soldiers in the front.


    If an arrow accidentally hit another soldier, bad luck! The less competition the better!


    Thomas Alfred smiled coldly. His speech worked better than he expected.


    Promoting a useless pawn to a higher status? As long as he can obtain the thing in the wolf''s den, then who cares! He must obtain it by all means possible.


    His father has selected him for this important task, not the eldest prince or the crown prince, but him!


    If he successfully obtains the thing in the den and brings it back, his father would reward him heavily and maybe even install him as the crown prince in a few years when the thing could be usable!


    It''s unknown when the neighboring countries are going to attack. As long as that thing can aid the heroes, then he doesn''t mind losing a hundred soldiers or making a general out of a beggar!


    "Haha... I killed it! I killed it!"


    A cheerful voice brought him back from his thoughts.


    Thomas Alfred looking at the last struggling wolf. A smirk grew on his face as he reached for the sword on his waist.


    The wolf was heavily injured and its death almost certain. Besides, with his skill, a lone wolf wouldn''t be able to compare.


    "Why don''t... I crush some dreams of promotion as well?"


    Thomas Alfred sped up towards the wolf, prepared to stab its heart.


    However, when he blinked during his charge, he found that everything was upside down.

 Chapter 32

    Thud.


    The severed head of Thomas Alfred dropped into the snow, a surprised expression still on its face.


    {This girl... really...}


    (What!? What did I do!?)


    ... Hnn.


    {We could at least... you know? Find out what they are up to before decapitating their leader...}


    (Oh... it would be some shitty clich¨¦ thing anyway~ like, with the mythical item in the wolf''s den, we will be able to rule the world, gahaha~ or something. Anyhow, it''s ours now~)


    {Haah...}


    ... Stupid.


    "... You, you killed Prince Thomas! Avenge the prince!"


    "K, kill her!"


    After watching the head being drained of blood and dyeing the snow red, the soldiers finally recovered from the shock and rushed at Yuriko.


    Yuriko dodged the charging soldiers and slashed at the last soldier she dodged and cut off his arm, making blood spray into the air. She then caught the severed arm and shoved it straight through another soldier''s mouth. She kicked the dying soldier in the back, crushing his spine in the process and sending him towards the next soldier. After he crashed into the next soldier and both of them fell to the ground, Yuriko jabbed her arm infused with lightning into the soldier''s heart.


    "Gahhhh! Ahh..."


    Just as Yuriko finished off the last melee fighter from the remaining soldiers, her gaze fell upon the archers in the back.


    "M, monster...!"


    "Gyaaah!"


    "R, run, run away!"


    The remaining soldiers started running after Yuriko''s ruthless display of strength. However, unfortunately for them, she had no intentions of letting the soldiers escape.


    She extended her hand while mumbling some incomprehensible words.


    "(I create what I speak, Lightning magic cannon of dimensional annihilation Mk.2!)"


    Boom!


    A torrent of lightning rushed out of Yuriko''s hand and crashed into the escaping soldiers.


    In a little while, all that was left were charred corpses and the scent of burning meat floating around the surroundings.


    "(Human barbecue coming right up~ please, enjoy~)"


    ... Ugh.


    {Disgusting.}


    Yuriko picked up a sword from the ground and turned towards the last surviving wolf.


    "(Thank you for your hard work~)"


    She rushed up to the injured wolf and pierced it with the sword, sending it to the afterlife.The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.


    ... Fluffy.


    {Big Sis... fluffy that want to kill you aren''t fluffy...}


    "(Now then~ shall we look what''s inside?)"


    "Master, there still might be lurking danger inside."


    "(Then, go in first.)"


    "Huh?"


    "(What? Go in~ go in~)"


    "O, ookay..."


    Suiren who came over was immediately sent into the wolf''s den. She timidly walked inside, scanning the surroundings around her. She walked deeper and deeper until she arrived at the innermost part of the den.


    "Master...?"


    She turned around, wanting to ask for instructions, but she didn''t find Yuriko standing behind her.


    Scared out of her wits, she grabbed the thing she found and rushed outside.


    "Master that was mean of you! Why didn''t you follow after me? I was really scared, you know!"


    "(Gahaha~ I just went gathering the materials for my masterpiece.)"


    "Materials? Masterpiece?"


    "(Oh~ you will see later. Anyhow, what''chu found?)"


    "Err... this..."


    "(Huh...)"


    ... Fluffy puppy!


    {A wolf... no, a Fenrir pup?}


    "(Oh, so it''s a Fenrir. No wonder they tried this hard to get it... so, do we cook it?)"


    "It''s a Fenrir!? ... What do you mean by cook it, Master! This could be of a great help to big Master! There''s no mount more suitable to be big Master''s mount than this!"


    "(You are strangely energetic all of sudden... whatever, hold on it for now.)"


    "How are we going to name it?"


    "(Hmm... how about John Snow?)"


    "This pup is a female, Master."


    "{Yuki.}"


    Yurin forcefully took control of the body and gave her suggestion.


    "(That''s too generic. There are not many people called John Snow in this world,  though! It''s a unique name!)"


    Yuriko took the control back and argued.


    "{What John Snow! Unique my ass! You know nothing about naming pups!}"


    "(What the hell are you talking about! My naming sense is envied by all!)"


    "{Stop this madness! She will be called Yuki!}"


    Soon, the struggle over the Fenrir pup''s name started.


    "(You little-)"


    "... Lumi."


    However, just as it was about to escalate to something bigger, Yuri shut down the two sisters with a little smirk on her face.


    "(Big Sis! That wasn''t fair of you, I was the first, so she should be called John Snow!)"


    "... Lumi."


    "(Big Sis!)"


    "... Too bad."


    "(Graaaaaaaaaa-)"


    Yuriko exploded.


    However, after a while, she recalled that she still has a business to take care of and her mood improved.


    "(Fine, Lumi it is. Moderate boobies, you wait here. Take a nap or something. Now, it''s show time~!)


    Yuriko said such and resumed her work that Suiren disturbed her from doing.


    She was gathering the corpses in one place.


    Suiren felt a little bit tired, so she took up Yuriko''s offer and took a nap with the little pup in her bosom.


    ----------


    A few hours later.


    "(People who find this place will have a blast!~)"


    {They sure will...}


    Proud of her work, Yuriko went to wake up Suiren.


    "(Moderate boobies~ wake up~)"


    ¡°Yawn~ Ye, yes, Master. I''m awake..."


    When the still half-asleep Suiren opened her eyes, what greeted her wasn''t a remains of a battlefield, but Yuriko''s ''masterpiece.'' A tree covered by all kinds of human and wolf body parts.


    "(How is that! You like it!?)"


    ¡°Eh...? Ahh!"


    "Yeah! So, how is it? Do you like my Christmas tree!?)"


    ¡°Christmas? What is¡­ Oh! That Christmas! Isn''t it too late for that though...?"


    ¡°(Yeah, but who cares!)"


    Suiren looked at the Christmas tree.


    She felt a weird sensation in the area around her abdomen as several errors started popping up in her software.


    "Y, yeah... it''s wonderful... Are those guts?"


    "(Oh! You have good eyes~ I went with red this year!)"


    "This year? Then, do you change the color every year?)"


    "(Of course! You should have seen the Christmas tree from three years ago! I used blue eyeballs that time... how nostalgic~)"


    "Ehh~"


    Yuriko observed her masterpiece for a while before deciding to leave to find another opportunities to show her skills off.