After a rather long journey through the tunnels and dungeons of Scarthage, we finally arrived at the outer continent, namely the continent of Aetheryn.
"Welcome immigrants from Scarthage you will be guided by this person."
The king of the Archien nation welcomed our arrival well.
"Well that's their king. They welcomed us well."
"Long live the Archien nation."
All the residents here looked enthusiastic because they were welcomed well by the Archien nation.
I thought they wouldn't welcome us.
"Hello, let me introduce myself, my name is Liv and I will take you to your new settlement which is safer and more orderly."
"Yeyy."
"Horre!"
"Come on everyone, follow me."
All the citizens of Scarthage including Qia and Elvadous follow Lord Liv's instructions to head to the new settlement on the continent of Aetheryn.
"To all of you, I give you permission to leave here."
Huh? Gabriel why do you want to go?
"Because my task here is over and I hope Qia and Elvadous can develop rapidly here. I will go to a deeper place."
"Don't tell me you're going there?"
"That's it Mr Joker. Goodbye everyone."
W-wait are you going to leave those two kids?
"I entrust them both to all of you."
Gabriel entered the portal he created and disappeared like the morning mist.
Just like the first meeting he disappeared like mist.
"Don't tell me you've met him before this?"
something like that.
Now tell me where you two disappeared to when you entered the dimensional gap."
"Therefore ..."
"Okay miss, we'll explain after we arrive at the inn, okay?"
"Oh, there are still three of you left, huh? Are you the same as the refugees from the kingdom of scarthage or are you explorers?"
We are just explorers who happened to arrive in Scarthage and got a little involved in the conflict.
Yes, even though it's only a little, hehehe.
Kaito immediately covered my mouth.
"Sust no sir they were just playing around a little with the king."
"Hey why are you covering Zira's mouth?"
"Shut up!"
"You three are a bit strange. Okay, come with me. It seems like I have a good residence for you three world travelers."
"Yeah!"
Oh my goodness, is Kaito always acting like a child?
"Looks like I have to go with Zira to keep an eye on this guy."
Leon you ...
"Leonhard's data analysis system now!"
[System starts analyzing data]
The three of us followed the directions of a soldier to go to the rest area.
Yes, I hope the rest area is complete with a bath, food, and a bed.
I would definitely be comfortable if such a place was here.
"It turns out this girl still has a childish attitude like me."
"So you want a place like that young lady?"
Yes, why?
"Okay, follow me, I know a suitable place for you."
I've been following you all this time.
"Oh okay, let's continue walking back."
"Zira do you think we can get such facilities? Remember we are new explorers here."
Don't worry, it's just a joke. If that person gives you a place like that, just consider it a stroke of luck.
"You know why I'm still here, right?"
Yes, because you want to keep an eye on that person.
Hey where did that guy go?
"he disappeared again?"
Again and again he leaves us like this.
"Come on, you two, don't miss my trail.*
But it looks like we should focus on our resting place first, Leon.
Only then will we find out more about the man.
"Okay Zira."
You both follow the directions where the person will take us to our new resting place.
On the other side in the new settlement of scarthage citizens. Qia and Elvadous are guiding their people.
"Everyone, let's pack up our things in this new settlement."
"Okay, Princess Qia."
"I hope you can live safely, peacefully and orderly here."
"Yes, as Elvadous, the successor to the leadership of Scarthage, I hope you can live comfortably here."
"Yes, Prince Elvadous and Princess Qia. We hope so too."
"I hope they can stay here safely, brother Elvadous."
"I hope so."
Elsewhere Kaito waits for his system's analysis of someone.
[Analysis complete]
[Confirmed data]
"Give me all the data Leonhard has right now!"
[Data is being prepared]
[please wait]
"With this I can find out Leonhard's loopholes so I can get rid of them and get closer to Zira."
[Data ready]
[Leonhard Howard is a 24-year-old man with a height of 175 centimeters and a weight of 60 kilograms. Muscular body and has an attractive hairstyle.]
"Why about his body hey I want to know about what he is, his role and his powers!"
[Name: Leonhard Howard
Age: 24 years old
Gender: Male
Role: Fighter
Skill: unknown
Weapon: Wind sword]
[He is not a system player like you and Zira]
"Yeah I know it seems like the stats aren't as strong as I thought."
"It's time to separate Leon from Zira."
Yes, this house is quite big and close to the new settlement of the people of Scarthage.
I hope this will answer a good start.
Thank you sir for this new house.
"You're welcome, beautiful girl. I'll take my leave from here, goodbye."
Yes, goodbye sir.
"Again and again the praise."
Hey lately I noticed you're not too happy with people complimenting me.
What's wrong with you, Leon?
"No, but for some reason I don't really like it when people get close or just give compliments like that."
Oh my gosh come on that was just a compliment.
Are you still mad about the system notification about my special relationship with Kaito.
"forget it, I want to go in first."
What happened to Leon why is he like this?
I hope he's okay.
"Yes, it seems like I have to visit the girl's new residence. It's not good for a girl to live with a guy like Leon. Alright, let's go."
Kaito flew towards the place where Leon and I lived.
Hey Leon explain to me what's wrong with you? Why are you acting so strange?
"No, I don't know either."
What I'm afraid of is if Leon has feelings for me and I hope it's just a coincidence like that.
I don't want to have feelings of love for anyone anymore.
"Tok! Tok! Tok!"
Huh, who is that?
Wait a minute!
I started to open the door and saw ...
You? Kaito? What are you doing here?
"You said you wanted to ask me about what happened to me when I entered that dimensional gap, right?"
That's more or less what I wanted to ask you and Leon.
But ... Leon is being weird.
"why is it strange?"
He looks gloomy and gets angry easily when someone is close to me or gives me compliments.
"Oh, I thought it was a big problem, but it turned out to be just a little jealousy."
Well, that is just it is.
"I will calm him down and give him something he will remember forever."
It's up to you, Kaito.
"What's Zira talking about out there?"
Leon, are you still mad at me?
"Huh, what do you mean?"
"Forget it, Leon. You can't blame one side when the other is at fault too. You should've understood this by now."
"What are you talking about, huh?"
Enough. I want to ask you both what happened to you after entering the dimensional rift back then.
I know for sure you experienced the same thing I did.
"The same thing? What do you mean?"
Don't you know, Leon?
"What are you even talking about, Zira? I don't remember anything like that."
What about you, Kaito?
"I only saw a blue dimensional light, and I never saw anything strange after entering that dimensional rift."
Weird, why didn't they experience what I did?
"What do you mean, Zira?"
I entered the dimensional rift, and I saw a sphere called the F…
"Huh? The what?"
"Zira, what happened to you?"
[Restriction]
[You are not allowed to reveal what happened in the fourth wall dimension.]
Damn it! Why is this happening to me?
Did they really experience the same thing I did?
"I don't know, Zira, you're acting a bit weird."
Weird how?
"You're indeed a strange yet unique girl, Miss Zira."
"You're indeed a strange yet unique girl, Miss Zira."
Why do you always call me "Miss"?
"Shut up, you damn thief!"
"Because you look like an elegant and beautiful young lady, but unfortunately, you're weak."
"Hey, shut your mouth!"
Because of those words, Leon grabbed Kaito by the neck, but Kaito retaliated with a kick, sending Leon crashing into the wall.
What do you mean I'm weak?
"Because I see you as a foolish girl in a fight. You look like someone who's completely lost when others are battling."
T-that's because I …
"Because you're weak, and you can't deny it."
"Watch your words!"
Kaito suddenly grabbed my shoulder.
"If you want me to train you to become strong, meet me at the Knowledge Tree Hill, and I hope you cut your hair short."
"Goodbye, Zira."
Kaito disappeared as usual, and Leon seemed fed up with Kaito's behavior toward me.
I shouldn't follow what Kaito said to me.
"Zira, what do you mean?"
I'm going to train myself from now on to become one of the strongest explorers here.
In another place, a great threat lurked behind the scenes. The resurrection of the former king, the Great King Arthur.
The revival of King Arthur was secretly unknown to the people of Scarthage or the Archien nation.
He hid in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to emerge into the real world.
"I know that the royal palace I built over the years was destroyed by my power-hungry descendants."
"Calm yourself, my lord. I will always stand by your side."
"Keep watch over the place where my people reside on this continent. I know two of my descendants are in that area. Depart at once!"
"Very well, my lord."
King Arthur's envoys emerged from the shadows into the outside world, seeking the whereabouts of his descendants.
"Brother Elvadous, it seems life here is peaceful enough. Even this afternoon, I saw them still looking happy here."
"Continue, Qia. I entrust them to you."
"Hey, you kids of Lord Kai. I'm here."
"You're Kaito? What are you doing here?"
"I've brought someone with me. Look at him."
"That's … the royal raven of Scarthage!"
The royal ravens of Scarthage, though merely birds, their presence could signal that the kingdom has fallen.
Now they search for a new home, just as the people of Scarthage seek new dwellings.
"Hey, raven, you look weak. Are you okay?"
"Yeah, he's weak because he hasn't eaten for days. You know, if an animal doesn't eat for days, its metabolism slows down due to lack of energy."
"Yeah, we'd better feed him, Brother Kaito."
"Kaito, I hope you and Qia can find a new home for this raven because he's one of the last remnants of the Scarthage kingdom."
"That's no problem. Come on, Qia, let's explore the area to find a new home for this raven."
"Alright, let's go."
Kaito and Qia left the Scarthage settlement and began searching for a new home for the raven.
At a special lodging house.
"Zira, I'm going out for a bit to find some food. Want to come along?"
No, Leon, thanks. I just want to clean myself up.
"Alright, Zira, goodbye."
Leon left the house, and it seems I'm the only one left here.
Okay, let's head to the bath in this house.
"I'll find some good food for him as an apology. I shouldn't have acted that way toward him."
This bath is so warm I could fall asleep here. And as for Kaito's advice to me, it seems he was right.
Yes, I'm weak right now because I'm just an ordinary reader who's new to adventuring in this world.
But why did Kaito ask me to train with him?
Yeah, even though I know he can be annoying, honestly, Kaito carries a deep pain about something, and he's hiding it.
"Brother Kaito, I found a clearing with an empty tree here. It seems like a perfect spot for the raven's new home."
"Hey, Qia, yeah, this looks perfect for the raven. Hold on, I'll make a nest using my magic technique."
"Alright, Brother Kaito."
[Magic technique activated]
"Magisto, Magistic. I transform you, woven twigs and scattered leaves here, into a new nest for this raven. Bombasquero!"
Boom!
The woven twigs and scattered leaves instantly merged, forming a nest that would become the raven's new home
."Here, raven, rest in this place."
"Kraaak! Kraaak!"
(Thank you, kind people)
"You're welcome, raven."
"Brother Kaito, you understand animal language?"
"A little. Come on, let's get out of here."
Kaito carried Qia and flew toward the new settlement of the Scarthage people.
Turns out, bathing here feels really nice.
I looked at myself in the mirror, seeing the reflection of a weak, naive, and helpless girl with long hair.
It seems Kaito's words were true.
I'm going to cut this hair and start training myself.
I took the scissors and began cutting my hair.
"Okay, sir, how much is the price?"
"About 30 gold, sir."
"Oh no, I don't have any gold here."
"Calm down, I'll cover it."
"Kaito? Why are you here?"
[Payment successful]
"Come on, let's head to the lodging house. You'll be surprised when you see Zira."
"What do you mean?"
"You'll see."