For more than a thousand years, I lived without relying on anyone. I was strong, there was no need for others to help me, but because of that I forgot how it feels to be loved. Those years of fighting to get stronger cannot compare to the seventeen years I spent with my parents.

The times my mother combed my brown hair, the times she look at my orange eyes to see when I’m lying, the times she scolded me for not taking care of my pinkish white skin, despite it being annoying at time, it made me happy.

The times my father asks me if there are men trying to court me, the times he tells me not to talk with strangers, the times when he buys me stuff I didn’t even ask him to buy, despite being too overprotective, I don’t hate it.

I wanted it to last longer, I wanted it to last forever, but this just had to happen. I know there would be a time I’d leave them, but why did it have to happen so fast?

W-what am I thinking? I’m supposed to be making a plan. I need to move on. No matter how much I think about them, no matter how much I yearn for them, I can never see them again and even if I do, they’ll never treat me the same way they did before.

Still in uniform, inside the castle grounds, I entered the garden area the moment I saw it. I walked around feeling the gentle breeze of the night winds, hearing the sounds of moving leaves, smelling the aroma of the flowers arrange beautifully around the garden.

As I walked around I saw a bench, and sat there. I took of the glasses, the ones my parents bought for me, put it in my lap and proceeded to wipe the tears forming in my eyes.

Thinking about it, this is the gift they gave me on my seventieth birthday. It’s one of the things I treasure the most, but I can’t have it with me forever. In this world, no matter how I treasure it, no matter how I protect it, I’ll leave it behind once I reincarnate again.

Tears flowed down my cheeks as I lost the strength to hide my true feelings. I held my breath, I closed my eyes, yet nothing I did could stop me from crying.

It’s funny how I’m crying like a normal girl when I’m supposed to be an entity that could rival a god. I’m supposed to be ok with anything, I’m supposed to be calm at any situation, I’m supped to be void of any emotions, yet the sadness in my heart forces me to cry like this.

I was supposed to be with them until I chose to reincarnate, or at least until I got bored playing family with them, so why did this have to happen? Why do I have to be summoned to this world? And why can’t I change anything despite having all these powers?

I cried, cried continuously without any signs of stopping and as I did, someone entered the garden and saw me. He was the one who ate with us during dinner, the son of the king, the first prince of Arthass, Philip Vers Sylvion. He sat down on the same bench and as he did, I wiped the tears on my face.

“I’m sorry.” Said the prince with a sincerely apologetic look.

“Why are you apologizing?” I said while still drying my face.

“It’s our fault that you’re crying right now. If we didn’t summon you, if we didn’t take you away from your world...”

“That’s right, it’s your fault, it’s all your fault. Right now I should be enjoying my bed thinking about what I would do tomorrow but now look at me. I’m here, crying because I can never see those that I love again.”

The prince moved his lips, he extended his arms to me but retracted it and remained silent.

“I appreciate that you’re trying to cheer me up, but please, just leave me alone. Just for a few more hours, I want to be alone.”

The prince made a small nod before leaving the garden silently.

I stayed in the garden and watched the sky, trying to calm myself and planning my next action. After arranging my thoughts, I went to the room given to me and slept.

On the next day, I woke up feeling refreshed. There were no traces of me crying on my body, like swelled up eyes. It’s because of two passives, disease immunity and satiety ignore. With both, my body will stay healthy no matter what I do.

Even if I eat a gallon of poison, even if I eat a serving for a thousand men, even if I don’t eat and drink for a decade, no matter what I do, I’ll always stay healthy. It’s a total must for traveling since with both, I don’t have to worry about supplies and I can travel without resting.

It seems to fail in the mental department though, since I still got stressed yesterday and had to sleep to completely ease my heart. Maybe after I get enough points I’ll take a gift that lets me remain calm at all times.

Shortly after waking up, I went out for a walk. I met a few maids and knights along the way and chatted with them a bit, letting me know that the other three were still asleep.

As I walked, I met with the prince again and had a small chat with him.

“You might be given a normal life now, but you still don’t know much about this world, should I ask father to give you a guide until you adapt to this world?”

“It’s fine your highness, I can manage.”

“If that’s your decision but please tell me if you’re having any problems, I’ll do my best to help.”

“Yes you highness.” He’s acting too friendly, there’s something really fishy here. The only time I talked to him was in the garden, and I remember we even ignored each other at dinner. Even if I’m from another world, I’m not a hero so befriending me would give him no benefit. I doubt it’s my looks since the other two look better than me. What is he planning? Identify.

NamePhilip Vers SylvionRace:HumanAge:23Level:76Class:Greater SwordsmanSub ClassNoneStrength:325Agility:212[tr]

[tr]Vitality:159[tr]

[tr]Magic:37[tr]

[tr]Titles: [Prince]Passive:

The only thing I can say is that he’s high leveled for his age, aside from that, he’s normal. No titles or classes that could be dangerous for me and the others. For now I’ll believe he and his father are just guilty for summoning me.

“Shizuka, again, I apologize for dragging you here.” Said the prince as he looked directly into my eyes.

“I won’t hide that I’m still angry about it, but I understand you’re only doing it for your country. If you didn’t do it, then your country would be in danger.”

A smile appeared on his face as he spoke. “Thank you, thank you for understanding our situation. To repent on our country’s action, we’ll do our best to make sure that the war won’t reach you.”

After chatting with the prince, I went back to the room and there I saw a maid waiting for me. “Lady Shizuka, do you want to take a bath before breakfast?”

I took the offer and was guided to a large bathhouse. It seems the other three are still sleeping, I guess the stress is finally taking a toll on them.

I was given a blue dress after that and as I ate breakfast with the royal family, the maids washed my clothes.

While eating with the royal family, the king called my attention. “Shizuka, as I promised yesterday.” He clapped his hand and a knight entered the dining hall with a small pouch. “Inside the pouch are 20 gold coins which you could use to start your life here.”

He made gestures to the knight, who then walked closer to me and gave the pouch.

“It’s up to you how you use it, but if you budget it wisely it may cover a year’s worth of living expenses.”

“Thank you, your majesty.”

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DEMON LORD’S CASTLE

Seated on his throne, the strongest demon and the one who rules over the demon country, was demon lord Malza Vhyria. As he planned his next assault on the human country, the door to his throne room opened and a demon entered, who immediately knelt to the ground and lowered his head.

“My lord, the humans have successful summoned heroes, four of them.”

Malza rested his head on his fist as he said. “So those humans still haven’t given up. Gabranth, lead your army and deal with them before they become a threat.”

“As you wish my lord.” Said the demon as he nodded and went out of the room.

The demon lord grabbed the pendant on his neck and whispered to it. “Brother, I’ll avenge you. I’ll make the humans pay for what they have done.”

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Author’s Note:

Spoiler : 1 gold coin = 100 silver coins

1 silver coins = 100 copper coins

Expensive inn + Expensive food = 5 silver coins

Cheap inn + Cheap food = 20 copper coins

[5(silver coins) x 365(1 year)]/100 = 18.25 gold coins per year

[20(copper coins) x 365(1 year)]/100 = 73 silver coins per year

I wonder how much the king spends whenever he doesn’t budget wisely…