In the time span in which Mirei was hunting Gentile with Shiplion, the rest of the group who were accompanied by Meni the entire time, they dedicated themselves to looking for the missing young man nearby, to which after the days that passed they came to a mountain from which a huge forest could be seen from afar, the group of young people decided to rest and at all times, Lyn was by Meni's side to prevent her from feeling too sad. They took a couple hours to dedicate to resting, while Zene found food, which after taking it to where they were and immediately began to cook.
-Asuka: Don't you think food takes a long time to grill even if the fire is strong?
-Shiko: It's our fault for not gathering enough wood.
-Lyn: Have you checked the map again? According to this in that forest there is another temple.
-Shiko: It may sound selfish, but the guardians are the least I'm interested in right now.
-Asuka: Don't say that, you have to be alert too, we have already seen that some when they lose control decide to leave their positions and start committing wrong doings.
-Zene: The worst thing is that we can't keep up... We have no idea what has happened to who we have come across.
-Meni: Could it be that…Mirei…?
-Lyn: Don't think those things girl, everything will be alright.
Lyn, noticing that Meni was too nervous, decided to separate her from the group while they waited for food to talk to her alone.
-Lyn: Meni, I know you're scared because this is all sudden, but even though Mirei acted that way you have to trust him.
-Meni: But he went after that dangerous monster... and we have been looking for his whereabouts for two days, I can't stop worrying...
-Lyn: I know, I know, but I don't think he's one of those people who let himself be defeated so easily, you've known him for a while, right? Trust him.
-Meni: You also know him from a long time ago, don't you?
-Lyn: Superficially because he is Shiko's brother, but he always used to talk about what a good person he is.
-Meni: And Shiko? How do you think he is...?
-Lyn: ¡E-e-e-eeh! T-that doesn't matter now! We're talking about Mirei! I call it a day!
With these words leaving Meni confused, they returned to the others and when they arrived, they were served food to both of them, a while later they decided to continue their search to find Mirei.
-Shiko: Liy, Zene, I need us to separate for a while.
-Lin: Eeeh! You want to leave me with that weird emo boy!?
-Zene: … Speak.
-Shiko: We can't keep wasting time, I need you to investigate the forest that can be seen in the distance, Asuka, Meni and I will continue in search of my brother.
-Lyn: And why me and not Asuka?
-Shiko: Lyn... I trust you will you do me a favor?
-Lyn: Eeehh...! If you ask me like this...
-Zene: What if the guardian arrives?
-Shiko: Don't fight him, have him head to the less populated area and then contact us.
-Asuka: In any case, we can now use "transport" to where you are.
-Zene: Ok.
With that, Lyn gnashed and accompanied Zene into the forest, thus separating the whole group, once Shiko, Asuka, and Meni reached the part From under the mountain they found a blue-haired girl, with a flower tiara on her head, yellow eyes, wearing a long-sleeved tunic and a knee-length skirt accompanied by brown boots, the girl was surprised to see the trio of young people going down the mountain to which she asked -Excuse me adventurers, do you know where is the secret passage to get to the sky dungeon?- the three confused asked - Is there a dungeon in the sky?- The girl smiled in embarrassment and lowered her head -Jajaja! So, they are foreigners... Excuse me for the question- Shiko smiled at the girl naturally and said:
– Haven't you seen a boy like me around here? –
– I haven't focused on anyone around me, I'm looking for a person too – he replied. – Oh, sorry for the inconvenience- the boy told her, but before he could say goodbye the girl said – Although now that I think about it... I think I saw you before, in the town to the west... or was someone similar to you. How about we look for the people we want to find together? - Shiko thought it was a good idea to which he said:
-Shiko: Well, let me introduce myself, my name Masuda Shiko, but call me by my name, the pink girl walking with me is Karasaki Asuka, although she also likes it when you call her by her name and the girl holding the bow is Meni, I don't know her last name.
-My name is Lisa, sorry but I prefer to keep my family's last name hidden, delighted to meet you- replied the girl, then after this introduction, the four of them together went in the direction of the town.
-Asuka: Excuse me... Lisa, right? Do you know what has been happening to the strange races of this world? The more we walk, the more desolate these places look.
-Lisa: I don't really understand what's going on, it's as if this continent is cursed, but it doesn't matter... since soon I along with other people will save him.
-Shiko: You're somewhat optimistic.
-Lisa: It's not to be optimistic... That's what they told me, hehe.
-Shiko: Is that what they told you? Where do you come from?
-Lisa: I come from the city of the wizards, so you will already know what my skills are about, hehe.
-Asuka: A city of wizards? Where is that?
-Lisa: It's a secret, only special people are allowed to enter.
-Shiko: I see...
Without knowing by talking, the group of boys arrived at the town where they found a total scandal -What's all this fuss? - Shiko asked, to which a villager replied - Eeeh? You look a lot like the young man we saw recently, he suddenly fell from the sky and left, that's why all the people are somewhat alarmed and they are with weapons everywhere- at the moment Shiko was known that they were talking about Mirei.
-Shiko: Lisa Is that how things were when you came here?
-Lisa: Hehehe... The truth is that it has not been this town that I have visited, I got confused about the address, I am not good at these things... oops...
-Everyone: …
-Lisa: Hey! Look you found this place, but it's strange that he has caused that hole, it's better that you look for him soon.
-Asuka: Won't you continue with us?
-Lisa: You already have the clue of who you are looking for but I must continue in my business... In any case, I already know their names, so I will be able to return to you when you ask me to do so by means of telekinesis.
-Meni: Telekinesis?
-Lisa: Yes, everyone here can use it, didn't you know?
-Asuka: I'm more and more surprised, but trying that will be another time, anyway thank you for the help.
-Lisa: I wish you luck! I hope I have been helpful!
Having said this, the young people separated from Lisa, to look around for Mirei to which Asuka saw a silhouette from far away, then she called the two others from the group to go quickly to find the person they saw, they ran and then it turned out that that person was the one they were looking for, Mirei was in an open field somewhat far from the town where they were. Shiko, very furious when he saw him, ran over and shouted at him:
-Shiko: Mireeeeeeei!
Mirei stopped and turned around and knew something bad was coming.
-Mirei: If you're going to ask about the hole in the village, I jumped too high by mistake and left so as not to cause more panic.
-Shiko: Who cares about that!? Do you know how reckless it was to leave like that!? You've left Meni alone and worried!
Mirei looked at Meni again and said, -I'm sorry you had to see that... I'm really sorry-
-Shiko: And what has your bad attitude ended up in?
-Mirei: Can you stop!? Stop thinking you're the superior! I've managed to defeat the guardian on my own!
-Meni: Enough Mirei, don't look for any more arguments!
-Mirei: Excuse me, Meni, but as long as this guy continues to get in the way with his sermons, I won't be able to continue, I have promised a friend that I will defeat that "menace" that has this world in a bad state.
-Shiko: Friend? Have you met anyone else here?
-Mirei: I don't have to give you any explanations.
-Meni: Mirei! What's happening to you!?
-Mirei: … I've fought alongside another guardian... a noble one who, despite having fallen into the clutches of black magic, continued to be a being worthy of my respect... and because of me he died... but I have promised him that I will continue his legacy, I will eliminate all evil in this world and I plan to do it just so that my stupid brother will no longer consider himself superior to me. I don't need someone younger than me to take care of me!
-Meni: Excuse me Mirei... but it seems to me that you are making bad choices...
-Asuka: This discussion is not going anywhere.
-Mirei: ... Meni, I need you to trust me... Your confidence is what I need most to achieve this...
-Shiko: You're being too selfish! Just because you promised that to a guardian who would die anyway doesn't mean you should commit more reckless acts!
-Mirei: Shut up, you don't know what it's like for someone to die in your presence knowing that if you had done your job better it wouldn't have happened! I would rather a thousand times that he had died by my own hands than in combat with me!
-Shiko: And what will you do if you die because of your stupidity!?
-Mirei: I know I won't, I'm someone special and I'm going to prove it to you once and for all.
Before Shiko opened her mouth again, Mirei drew his spear and put himself on his guard, implying that he was challenging his own brother to a duel.
-What are you going to do!?- Meni said very worried.
-Asuka: Shiko… accept the duel.
-Meni: What!? Are you nuts!?
-Asuka: A one-on-one, it is a challenge to a PvP, whoever is defeated will decide what his opponent will do, I will stop the fight if I see that it goes to extremes, what do you think Shiko?
-Shiko: I think it's fine, it's the best solution I find to calm the idiot that is Mirei.
Shiko drew his sword as well and put himself on guard, thus starting a duel against his own brother...
To be continued…