Longer chapter than usual to make up for the short chapter from yesterday. I hope you guys enjoy.

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“Lynn?!”

Hiro ran to the collapsed woman, approaching Lynn without a second thought. Once he was closer he could see the state of her body. Her dark blue leather armor was all cut up, the darker shade patches were actually bloodstains, most likely from her. Hiro carefully rolled her onto her back to examine the front. As soon as he did though, he regretted it greatly.

Her beautiful face was scratched and caked with dirt, probably from running through the forest. Her once fierce eyes were hidden behind her quivering eyelids as she took short breaths. However the thing that had caused the regret wasn’t her face, it was the long gash that ran diagonally across her chest. It ran from her left shoulder all the way down to her waist.

“Shit!” Hiro exclaimed as he saw the deep wound. It was a wonder how Lynn was even able to move, if it was him he would’ve fainted from the pain.

‘I have to bring her closer to the fire.’ Hiro concluded. Although there was still light, Hiro needed to closely examine and dress her wounds. Slowly, he began to lift her light body up, carefully to reduce the any discomfort she might have.

Setting her by the fire, Hiro picked up his pot of chicken and dumped its contents, replacing it with water from his waterskin. He wanted to boil water to clean her wounds and prevent infection. Next he took out his clean set of clothes that he had used as a pillow and set it aside to be used as bandage.

“Err…” Hiro felt awkward, he knew he had to perform emergency treatment, but it would be his first time treating a woman. All the other times were from bandaging up his father he cut his arm and the like.

Look once more at the deep wound across her torso, Hiro decided that it was an emergency and called Tenga.

[Tenga, are you there?]

[ZzZzZz….]

[…]

[ZzZzZ…]

[Wake up!!!] Infuriated that Tenga was in ‘deep meditation’ Hiro yelled at the great sage.

[Huh? Wha?]

[I need your help, Lynn is in danger!]

[*Fuwaaa* What do you want me to do?]

[I need you to help me heal her.]

[Can’t.] Tenga responded instantly. A great deal of Tenga’s life energy was used when the weird symbol on Hiro’s hand activated, in his current situation, he won’t be able to use anymore.

[Huh why?] Hiro asked, confused.

[I’m too *Fuwaa* tired…] Tenga answered slowly falling asleep again.

[Atleast tell me what to do!] Hiro pleaded frantically. Tenga was the only one that can help at this point. Hiro knew how to cast [Héill], but he doesn’t know how to control it. That was the thought that ran through his mind while he pleaded for help.

[Look… You don’t like her right? And she hates you right?] Tenga responded dryly, although he understood Hiro’s intentions from their connection.

[I don’t hate her if that’s what you mean. I just can’t let her die!]

[Good, if you don’t like her then here’s what you have to do.]

Hiro’s hopes were raised when Tenga began to give directions.

[Hiro, this might sound strange but…]

[I’ll do it! No matter how strange!]

[Strip her.]

[Eh~?!]

[…]

[…]

[Is there any other way Tenga?!] Hiro flushed red with embarrassment.

[Do you want her to die? *Fuwaaa*] Tenga was beginning to fall asleep.

[No! I’ll do it!]

Putting aside his embarrassment, Hiro slowly began to undress the defenseless woman beside him. Firstly, he undid the buckles on the sides of her torso and carefully removed the blood drenched leather chest armor. Choking on his breath as he saw what laid underneath.

“Ugh!” He held back a small cry.

Underneath the armor was a blood soaked white shirt. At least, Hiro thought it was white, from a small part of the right sleeve that remained untouched by the liquid of life. He could clearly see the large tear in the shirt where the long gash was, swallowing slowly Hiro began to tear off the shirt.

The shirt was useless in its current state, it couldn’t even be used as a rag, given how much blood was on it. Using his hands, Hiro carefully reached towards the gash area and slowly torn from there. Finally, finishing with the procedure, what was revealed to him left him speechless.

As soon as the shirt was spread apart a rush of aromas blasted his face. It was like opening the lid of a steaming pot. A mixture of sweat, blood, and womanly scent entered Hiro’s nose, causing his heartbeat to quicken. He couldn’t help be feel a bit turned on, even in this dangerous situation; a perfectly natural reaction for a man. Right before his eyes was the soft and supple body of a woman. Though there was some blood on her body, he could clearly see the toned abs underneath.

“*Gulp*” He swallowed hard, he was about to remove her bra. Although it was already cut, the fabric was still covering her breasts. Slowly with shaking hands, he carefully pinched the fabric. Reluctantly closing his eyes he removed the fabric from her breasts and exposed her two mounds of flesh.

Turning away, [Ok, I did it what now?]

[ZzZzZz…]

It had taken Hiro quite a bit of time to undo her chest area, which seemed like the most dangerous wound. In that time, Tenga had slowly drifted off to sleep.

[Wake up!] Hiro yelled internally.

[Huh? Oh, now you have to cast [Héill] on her.]

[I can’t control it…]

[You think I *Fuwaa*… can in this state?] Tenga was in a half-asleep state, he won’t be able to control the spell either.

[Then what do we do?]

[Don’t worry you can do it…] Tenga tried to reassure him, although it was hardly convincing coming from his half-asleep state.

[I don’t know if I can…]

[I’ll give you some advice. Imagine closing shut and the skin sewing itself together.]

[I can’t…] Hiro replied after trying it in his head.

[Hah~… Then do this.] Tenga transmitted a visual of him tracing over a cut. As Tenga ran his fingers along the cut, the skin slowly fused back together, leaving behind a perfect unblemished skin.

[… That’s embarrassing…]

[It’s either that or her life.] Tenga answered and fell asleep.

Swallowing hard, Hiro forced himself to look at the unconscious girl’s naked torso. He couldn’t help but turn red as his eyes traced over her nice curves. They were especially concentrated on her two decently-sized mounds.

‘They look soft… Wait!’ Hiro unconsciously thought and shook his head to get rid of his strange desires.

Without another thought, Hiro began to tap into his life energy. He brought down his first three fingers to Lynn’s left shoulder, right onto her soft and sticky skin.

“What?!” Just after breaching the barrier to unleash his life energy, Hiro felt a huge torrent of power release into him, almost overwhelming his senses. Panicking slightly Hiro yelled.

“Héill!”

He pictured her large wound closing, just like in the image that Tenga showed him. He ignored the soft skin underneath his fingers and continued to brush his hands along the deep gash.

‘Wow… It’s really working!’ He could see that the skin that he had traced looked as if it was never touched.

Hiro felt a large drain in the large amount of energy he mysteriously had, probably due to his inefficient ability to control the spell.

Soon the overwhelming pool of energy he had was depleted, although the danger had passed. Laying in front of him was a girl who looked as if she had fallen into a peaceful slumber.

Sitting down from his kneeling position, Hiro was left in his sweat drenched clothes. If it weren’t for that strange amount of energy, he wouldn’t have even been able to heal half of the large wound.

“Phew.” He wiped off the sweat that was on his forehead, “All that’s left now is to wipe… her… off…”

He started growing embarrassed once he looked back at her defenseless figure. Now that the danger was gone and he had time, his eyes were unconsciously studying her ample breasts. They looked soft to the touch, yet some part of his mind was telling him that they might be firm too. Before he knew it, his hands were already making contact with nirvana. Hiro felt his manhood began to grow, the same thing that happened when Lena kissed him.

‘I shouldn’t do this… But it’s kinda fun…. No! NO! NO! This is bad! Don’t… do… it… do… it… DO IT!’

“*Gulp*” Hiro felt happy for some reason. The more he played with them, the happier he grew. He loved how the two mounds fell back into shape whenever he squeezed the soft flesh. Pretty soon he had forgotten about his morality and was unknowingly enjoying the pleasures of the flesh. From somewhere beyond his hazy consciousness he thought he heard a soft moan, though he ignored it and continued playing with her breasts.

What Hiro enjoyed the most was the disparity between the soft left and the two hard spots at the tip. It seems the more he played with the tips, the more strange sounds escaped from somewhere. The soft moans triggered his predator instincts, he felt as if he was preying on a helpless little critter.

“*Hah Hah* Stop…” He heard someone say, though it felt far away.

“I… *Hah* said… *Hah* stop…”

‘Huh?’ Hiro was slowly coming back to himself.

“STOP IT PERVERT!” Suddenly he felt an explosive pain in his groin, causing him to see flashes of light across his vision.

“AGH!!!” He fell down, clutching his damaged goods.

“Hah~ Hah~ What are you doing!” Lynn screamed as she got up to a sitting position and covered her massaged chest.

“Ugh…” Hiro was struggling to say something, but the pain was too great. He could only hold on the wait out the pain.

“I’m going to kill you!” Lynn screamed as she began to reach into her spatial storage (Used to be called ‘void inventory’). “Eh? Where did my sword go?”

Lynn looked confused, she had always kept her sword in there, why would it be gone? Finally it returned to her, her memories of the past week rushed into her head.

“That’s… Right…” She breathed out as he body began to shiver. It was because she was cold, but fear, that caused her to shiver.

“Me… Help…” Hiro managed to say as he handed her his spare shirt from his fetal position.

At first Lynn hesitated, because it was the pervert who was feeling her up. However, she felt embarrassed for being half-naked so she hesitantly took the shirt, while covering herself with her other hand.

“Thanks…” She took the shirt and quickly turned the other way and put the shirt over her still blood stained torso.

Blushing slightly as she turned around, she could smell Hiro’s scent on the clothes. It smelled comfortable and protective, although she didn’t understand why, she liked it.

Realizing that the ‘pervert’ was her savior she thanked him. Though she didn’t recognize him, she felt like she’s seen him from somewhere before.

“Um… Thanks for saving me…” She said as she slowly helped Hiro up into a sitting position. Though she caught him molesting her, it was a small price to pay in exchange for her life. She had very important information to deliver, regarding what had transpired in Torin Village.

“No… Problem… Sorry… For… Earlier…” Hiro managed to gasp out.

“Um…” She fidgeted as she shyly looked at the familiar man in front of her, “May I… know the name of my savior?”

Hiro held one finger up to give him some time and softly mumbled, “Héill.” Soon the pain in his groin evaporated and Hiro felt relief.

“You don’t remember me?” Hiro finally asked.

“Have we met?” She tilted her head inquisitively.

Hiro still remembered what happened last time. So not wanting to feel the wrath of the ferocious woman, he decided to play out the situation.

“No I don’t think we have. My name is…” Hiro quickly thought of a name.

‘Will she kill me if she finds out who I am? Anyway a name… a name…’

“Will… My name is Will.” He repeated for reassurance.

“Will huh…” Lynn mumbled, while hiding a slight smile. “So umm Will… Can you tell me what happened… She said while embarrassingly covering her chest.” She still felt insecure, even with a shirt on.

“Well…” Hiro began.

Hiro retold his perspective of what had happened. He took care not to reveal that it was Tenga’s help that saved her. He told her of him returning to Adetia and taking a quick rest in the clearing when he found her. He then quickly told her of how he saved her, making sure to leave out the details of him playing with her breasts.

“I see…” She concluded. At first she thought he was a bandit, but bandits rarely travel by themselves and would never help someone on the brink of death.

Deciding to trust the familiar stranger, she said, “Will… Do you want to know what happened?”

“Sure?” Hiro was kind of interested about how she got into her current predicament, but his mind was still reprocessing the feelings of her mushy breasts between his fingers.

“Alright.”

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Lynn's POV

“One week ago, I set out from Adetia at the request of Grandpa—I mean Luxia-sama. I won’t say what the request was, because of confidentiality, but it required me to search for something far north of Adetia.

On the same day that I left Adetia I came upon a huge disaster. It was on the level of a level 6 spell, powerful enough to destroy multiple houses. Most likely the work of an A-Rank magician. I knew that there weren’t any talk of an A-Rank mage arriving in Adetia, so the odds of the magician being a bandit was high. However I was wrong.

After spotting the huge disturbance, I took care on my route north. At first I planned on going there and back as soon as I can, since a tournament was coming up, but since there’s a chance an A-Rank bandit mage was in the area, I had to be very careful.

Fast forward a few days, I passed through the forest unharmed. It was a great thing too, I wouldn’t have stand a chance if I was attacked by the A-Rank magician. I traveled through the outskirt village of Esithor and carelessly entered Goro’s Forest. I from the tales the villagers in Esithor told me, I heard that the Goro rarely attacks humans, but I still took care while traveling through that area.

It was probably because of that, that I was able to notice them.”

“Them?”

“Yea… It was an advanced war party from the Batin Kingdom. There were about 40 of them, all dressed in lightweight gear.”

“I thought Adet and Batin weren’t at war…”

“That’s true, we’re not at war with Batin, it was also announced a month ago that the Batin Kingdom and Eldar Kingdom had hammered out a truce. I’m not sure why the Batin kingdom’s troops are within Adet’s borders, but it’s most likely something to do with my mission.”

“So what happened from there?”

I tucked my chin into my knees as I hugged my legs. It was beginning to become night and I felt more comfortable in this position.

“Secretly I followed them. I made sure that I stayed well away from their scouts, in the case of when I’m spotted I would have ample time to escape. They were dangerous, I could tell, because of how disciplined and orderly they were. Because they took their time in hiding their tracks, their travel speed was slow, so it wasn’t hard to follow them.

Now I’ll fast forward to a couple nights ago…”

‘Should I really tell this man something this important?’

“I followed them to Torin Village…”

“… Don’t tell me…”

I nodded.

Will seemed to have a complex expression on his face.

“There was a battle, but it’s not what you think.” I tried to explain.

“What do you mean?” Will seemed to shift around.

“Just outside of Torin, the Batin war party encountered a small party of Eldar troops. Though they have signed a truce just recently, the party was still wary of the Eldar Kingdom.”

“So they both ended up battling?” Will concluded.

“No. It was much worse than that. Way worse.” I began to shake as I recall the horrific nightmare I had experienced that night.

“Worse? How?”

“The Eldar troops were being chased. I don’t know why, but they ran into the on-guard Batin war party. After that panic ensued, all the Eldar troops pleaded for help, as if they had seen the devil himself.”

I swallowed hard and tried to continue.

“Behind them… Behind them… Was something out of a nightmare. A group of assorted demi-humans were massacring what’s left of the Eldar troops. This greatly disturbed even the veteran Batin war party, causing a mass of panic as the spellcasters frantically began to cast their spells.”

“My guess is everyone was eliminated?” Will assumed.

“Yes, the spellcasters were quickly killed from arrows, with only a few completing their spells before they too were killed. The spells hardly did anything to the 10 or so demi-humans as they began slaughtering the Batin war party. I was hidden far away from the fighting, just watching and yet… I couldn’t help but feel powerless…”

It was hard to continue talking, just imagining the nightmare that stood before me was already enough.

“So then what happened?”

“The Batin war party, just like the Eldar troops dispersed, everyone ran for their lives, chaos followed. Though they tried to run, they were quickly caught and cut down from behind. I was too busy observing the massacre that I didn’t pay attention to…”

I cut off the last bit, it wasn’t easy describing the look of death that I had seen.

“Huh?”

“Sorry… One of the demi-humans, a Minotaur had managed to sneak up behind me unawares…”

As I reluctantly told Will about what was about to happen he stopped and answered.

“Is that how you got that large wound on your chest?”

I nodded.

“Yes. It took all I could just to avoid a fatal blow.”

“So how did you escape? I’m surprised you made it this far with such a dangerous wound…”

I hesitated. I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to reveal my secret to a man I had just met… But then again… He did save me. Even if he defiled my womanhood…

My face began to blush as I remembered the sensation of his warm hands upon my chest.

I had awoken to the strange sensation of my breasts being rubbed. Embarrassingly, it felt good. Although I hated to admit it, I did not hate that feeling. It was probably because I didn’t want him to stop that made me kick him hard.

‘Well… Since he did save me… and… Wait!’

I looked at his wrist. He was wearing an Adventurer’s bracelet.

‘He’s an Adventurer? If it’s him then maybe I can…’

I thought of us starting a party… just the two of us…

‘No No No! I have to finish the mission first!’ I reasoned, ‘I guess I can atleast tell him my secret.’

“Will…” I shyly asked, “Can you keep a secret?”

He seemed a bit stunned when I asked, but nodded.

“Well, I was born with an ability. You see… Once a day… I can move at the speed of light for 10 seconds.”

‘There I said it. I told him my secret.’ Usually the people who heard of my secret would just push it aside and think I’m lying but…

“I see…” Will began, “Is that how you have all those scratches?” He pointed to my exposed arms and face.

For some reason I began to redden.

“Yea… I fled into the forest. Although I can move as fast as light, it’s really hard to control and I nearly died at times when I almost hit trees or branches. I’m not sure if I lost them, but…”

I hugged my knees even tighter.

“I’m scared…” I bury my face into my knees once more.

“It’s alright.”

“Hyaaa!!” I jumped back while throwing a punch out.

“Oof!” The punch connected squarely on Will’s cheek.

He had tried to molest me again! I swear it! Trying to make a move on a defenseless girl! How despicable!

“What are you doing pervert!” I screamed while clutching chest.

“What was that for?!” He rubbed is reddening right cheek.

“You were trying to feel me up again! Pervert! Go die!”

“Wha?! No way! It looked like you were cold so I was covering you with this that tarp!” He pointed to the tarp that was on the ground.

“Eh?” I face began to heat up.

‘I made a mistake.’

“I’m very sorry!” I apologized while bowing, although it looked strange since I was still sitting.

“Kuh! That hurt you know…” He was still rubbing his now swelling cheek.

Worried, I crawled up to him and placed my hand on his cheek.

“I’m sorry…” I softly cried out as I gently felt his hot cheek.

“It’s alright…” He seemed to hesitate before continuing, “I’m also sorry for earlier…”

“Earlier?”

“You know…” His face which was only a few inches away from mine looked down towards my breasts.

“Hyaaa!” I jumped back and covered myself.

‘Muuu~ Why did he have to bring that up now…’ I thought while blushing.

“It’s ok… Just don’t do it again you hear?” I warned.

“I understand.” Will answered gratefully.

Under my breath I muttered, “There are procedures for that kinda thing…”

“Huh?”

“Nothing! So why are you out here all by—“

*Growl~*

‘Kyaaa~ that’s embarrassing, to have my stomach growl in front of him of all people… He’ll think I’m a pig!!’

“Haha I bet you’re hungry right?”

‘No way! I’m not hungry! Nope! Not at all!’

*Growl~*

“I guess… Hehe…” I laughed embarrassingly.

“Well let’s get you cleaned up first…” He looked away out of politeness.

“Eh?” I looked down.

‘That’s right I’m all dirty!’ I pulled up his shirt to look at my body which was coated in dried blood, all thoughts of Will flew out the window. All I could think of was how embarrassing I look to the man that saved me.

“Don’t look ok?” I cried out as I walked a bit away.

“I won’t.” Will promised.

Reaching into my spatial storage I took out a large tank of water, which I always carry around. Since it won’t be enough to fully wash me, I also took out a small towel. Carefully taking off Will’s spare shirt, I proceeded to face my back towards him and wipe off the bloodstain. After that was done I carefully wetted my hair to make myself look nice.

‘I’m not doing this because of him! Hmph! I just want to feel clean!’

Once I’m done with everything, I took out one of my spare and clean white shirts and wore it. I’m not sure why, but I decided to keep Will’s shirt.

‘I’ll return it once I wash it! It’s not like I’m stealing this! I just don’t want that pervert to sniff the shirt that I wore! Yes that’s it!’

I returned back to the middle of the clearing to see Will bending over and putting in some meat from a bird of some kind.

“What are you making?” I asked.

“This?” He pointed to the boiling pot, “It’s the other half of a wild chicken I caught. The other half… I kinda threw it out to boil some water for your wounds…”

‘It looked like he was prepared to clean my many small scratches, it’s not like I need it though.’

“Thanks for your consideration, but I’m alright now.” I smiled. Will was a very nice person, although a bit perverted.

“Hehe it’s nothing…” He scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

And like that our night ended and the sun rose once more.

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Morning, Adetia’s North Gate

“So what are you going to do now?” Hiro asked Lynn as they both casually walk past the guard. Last night they had awkwardly slept apart, though by morning Lynn had somehow ended up hugging Hiro. Of course it resulted in Hiro getting smacked, but he didn’t hate the soft sensation of her breasts.

Yes it’s true. Hiro had learned that women’s breasts are great. Although he liked breasts, he knew that it wasn’t a good idea to openly express it.

Lynn looked over at Hiro and blushed slightly, “I need to go turn in the quest and complete my mission. You can come with me, since you saved me…”

“Ah… Ok…” Hiro, honestly wanted to go see his father. Since it’s been over a week from when he had last seen his father. Though, he felt obligated to finish ‘escorting’ Lynn back, since they were already that far.

Soon they both arrived at the AA building, Lynn casually walked inside, followed by Hiro.

“This way!” She pointed at a flight of stairs going up.

“We’re not turning it in at the front desk?” He asked.

“Nope. It’s a special request from Grandpa— Err Luxia-sama.”

‘Ah so it’s from that eccentric old guy. Wait didn’t she just call him something else just now?’

Hiro and Lynn soon made it to the front of Siberus Luxia’s office.

“You may enter, however you…” The secretary pointed to Hiro.

“Don’t worry, Will is with me.” Lynn replied.

“But Luxia-sama specifically instructed me to—“ The secretary began to argue before being cut off.

“I said he’s with me.” Lynn’s usual glare stopped the secretary mid-sentence.

‘Ah… That’s the Lynn I know.’ Hiro thought.

“Y-yes, you both may enter.”

Not even waiting for the secretary to finish, Lynn pushed the door wide open and walked inside, followed by an apologetic Hiro.

The eccentric old man looked up from his desk. On it was some paper’s that he was signing.

“I hate work~! Lily! You’re back!” He complained, before greeting his granddaughter.

Blushing slightly Lynn answered, “Luxia-sama, please refrain from calling me that during official matters.”

“Right right. Sorry~” Siberus didn’t look sorry at all.

“Now about the mission—” Lynn began.

“What am I doing?” Siberus interrupted, “Ann bring in some tea please.” He said into a device.

“Please pay attention Luxia-sama!” Lynn began to pout.

“Aw Lily, it’s been a while since we last personally talked, why don’t you both sit down.” He pointed to a soft comfy looking sofa near his desk.

‘Well sitting is better than standing.’ Hiro accepted his offer and sat down, followed by a pouting Lynn.

After taking a sip of their tea, Siberus, who was sitting across from them said, “So how did the mission go?”

Setting her cup down Lynn began recounting what had transpired the last week. Ending with how ‘Will’ saved her the other night. While she was telling the story, Siberus kept a passive expression on his face.

“I see…” Siberus commented after she finished, while touching his beard.

“That’s it? ‘I see’?” Lynn began growing angry, she almost died during the mission. Yet her grandfather could only scratch his beard and say ‘I see’.

“Yes, since you didn’t accomplish the mission. Let me ask, what did you learn about the source of the ‘Bright Night’ phenomenon?” Siberus reasoned.

‘‘Bright Night’ phenomenon? Are they talking about when Tenga and I first met?’

“Kuh…” Lynn clenched her jaw, “Sorry… I learned nothing about it.”

There was an awkward silence between them as Lynn apologized. Finally…

“It’s alright Lily~!!!” Siberus jumped from behind the desk and pulled Lynn into a hug, “As long as my cute granddaughter is safe, I’m ok with it!”

“Hyaaa!” Lynn screamed out in surprise.

‘The last time I remember him… He didn’t give off this kind of feeling…’

Currently Hiro was watching the strange interaction between the two family members as one struggles to break free while the other rubs his cheek on the other.

“Stop it Grandpa! I’m not a kid anymore!” She screamed while pushing him away.

“Aw~…” Siberus cried out as she got out from his hug.

“Anyways… I’d like you to meet Will.” She pointed to Hiro, “He saved my life.”

“H-hello…” Hiro awkwardly began to sweat.

‘He knows who I am…’ Hiro could tell from the intelligent look in the old man’s eyes that the old man still remembers who he was.

“Eh~. So ‘Will’ Why did you decide to save my Lily? Hm?” Siberus began to tease.

“Eh… Um… Isn’t it normal to save someone who needed saving?” Hiro answered.

“That’s right Gran— Luxia-sama!”

“Oh ho~ So there wasn’t any ULTERIOR motive?” Siberus began to smile, Hiro looked very fun to tease.

“Huh! Wha! Eh… Um… Ah… No! There wasn’t! Nothing happened at all!” Hiro answered frantically while reddening.

“Yes Gra— Luxia-sama. Nothing happened at all! It’s not like Will rubbed by chest or violated my breasts! It didn’t feel good or anything I swear!” Lynn answered, while he eyes were spinning.

“Eh!!!”

“Eh!!!”

Hiro and Siberus both screamed out.

‘Did I hear that right? She just told him about everything that happened last night?!’

Hiro looked at Lynn who was red and looked away. Suddenly Hiro felt a strong surge of bloodlust coming from his front, turning to look Hiro cried out.

“Hiii~!”

In front of him, where Siberus was before, was a god of death.

“I see~ So none of that happened right Lynn?” Siberus asked threateningly.

Lynn couldn’t say anything but frantically nodded her head while not making eye contact.

‘*Gulp*’

“Soo~ ‘Will’ You promised that none of that happened right~?” Siberus turned to face Hiro.

“Yep Yep! I promise! None of that happened between us!” He agreed whole-heartedly as if his life depended on it.

“Okay~!” The usual bubbly mood returned to Siberus as he accepted their word, “Now how will I answer that Priestess…”

Hiro mentally wiped of his non-existent sweat and asked, “May I know what is Lynn’s mission? I might not be much help, but if it’s about Torin village I can probably answer a few questions.”

“You’re from Torin, Will?” Lynn asked, wide-eyed.

“Yea, I’m pretty sure that the demi-humans have probably attacked the village and killed everyone…” Hiro’s tone lowered.

“Sorry…” Lynn apologized.

“Nothing to worry about. You barely made it out alive, I can’t blame you.”

“Hm… Alright. ‘Will’, Lily *Kohun!* Lynn’s mission was to find the source of the strange light phenomenon a month back. Her orders were to investigate and if possible find who was responsible for this phenomenon.”

“Why is it so important, that you want to know who was the source of the light?” Hiro grew wary, since it was actually him that caused it.

“Honestly, I don’t care. It was a request from a priestess from the Temple of Sienna.” Siberus shrugged.

‘Wait Temple of Sienna? Isn’t that where father went?’

“Did she tell you why?”

“Err something about a prophecy. Anyways you must be tired Lynn, I’ve prepared a room for you to rest.” Siberus knew, but it was confidential and he didn’t want to make an enemy of the Temple of Sienna so he blew off Hiro’s question.

‘I guess I can always ask father. He might know.’

“Ah yes ‘Will’ I want to talk a bit more. Please stay.” Siberus called after Hiro, as he began to leave.

“I’ll see you again right Will?” Lynn asked with pleading eyes.

“Yea… I think so…” Hiro was scared of what she might do when she finds out who he really was.

After Lynn left, leaving only Siberus and Hiro alone in the office, Hiro warily sat back down.

“You’ve changed quite a bit from when we last met Hiro.”

“Tch! I knew I couldn’t fool you…”

“Haha… You’ve become manlier in the short time since I’ve last seen you.” Siberus examined.

It was true, Hiro’s hair grew out to almost shoulder length and was untidy. His childish face became less childish and a bit more of an adult. His thin build had finally gained some muscles, just enough where he wouldn’t be mistaken for a girl. Yes, Hiro was at the peak of puberty, where his body was experiencing drastically increased growth. Although the change that happened just now was due to the strange spell that happened a few days back, but it’s an explanation for another time.

“That’s probably why Lynn doesn’t recognize you.”

“Lynn told you about me?” Hiro asked surprised.

“Aye. She came to complain to me the same day that I tested you. How you weren’t worthy. Haha, I’ll have to say you are though. Especially how you saved my dear granddaughter. Thank you.” Siberus stood up and gave Hiro a deep bow.

“Ah! It’s no big deal, I just helped a person in need that’s all!” Hiro asked embarrassed.

“With this I leave Lynn in your care.”

‘Eh? Did he just say something strange just now?’ Hiro paused to think.

“As for your reward, I’m willing to give you anything. Just name it.” Siberus loved his granddaughter dearly, since her parents passed away at an early age, Siberus had solely raised her as his own daughter.

‘This is a great chance but… I guess there’s no other choice.’ Hiro was too focused about the issue with the ‘Bright Night’ phenomenon that he couldn’t think of what he wanted.

“If it’s possible, I’d like to know about this prophecy.” Hiro asked hesitantly.

“Hah~ Fine. However I’ll have to bring in the priestess. I don’t want to make an enemy of the Temple. Is that alright with you Hiro?”

“Yes. Um if it’s too much to ask, can I ask that you bring in one more person too?”

“It depends, are we forcibly bringing in this person?” Siberus raised an eyebrow.

“No. No. You got it wrong, the person I want to come along with the priestess is my father; he’s working as a clergyman for the Temple of Sienna here in Adetia.” Hiro explained.

“Oh! Haha! Sure, I’ll tell them that.” Siberus laughed and spoke some commands into a device. “Now we wait.”

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An Hour Later

“What is the meaning of this Lord Luxia?!” Allaya announced as soon as she walked through the office door, “Why am I to bring Brother Albert?!” Close behind her was her guard Kayo and Hiro’s father.

As soon as Albert’s eyes met Hiro’s, they widened from surprise.

“Haha, have a seat Priestess.” Siberus gestured to the sofa.

Stubbornly, Allaya sat down. She was busy preparing for the tournament that was going to be held in a few days. Ever since she was little, she was sheltered from the outside world, made to learn all about etiquette and proper manners. This was going to be the first time she would experience entertainment of this kind.

“So? Why was I called here, Lord Luxia?” She raised an expectant eyebrow.

While this was happening, Kayo and Albert stood behind the priestess. Albert was giving Hiro a confused stare, while Hiro was trying hard not to smile. It was going to be the first they he had seen his father in a while, and he was glad his father was doing well.

“Calm down Priestess. I’ve called you here, because of the results from the investigation.”

Suddenly her brash attitude calmed down and she listened intently.

“My granddaughter Lynn had just recently returned with some interesting things.”

“Does it have anything to do with this man(?) here?” She pointed coldly at Hiro, while at the same time insulting him.

‘What a bitch. Although she’s quite a beauty.’ Hiro was quite enamored with the cold beauty. She had snow-white skin, coupled with her distinctive silver hair and violet eyes. It was the first time he had ever seen anyone like her, even in the giant city of Adetia.

“It does.” Siberus answered, “Hiro, that’s his name, was a resident of Torin Village. The village northernmost and closest to the site of the phenomenon.”

“I see…” She placed her hand on her chin, emphasizing her cherry-red lips.

‘Cute…’

“Hiro.” She called out, “I apologize for my earlier behavior, I’m still immature and for that I dearly hope that you will forgive me.” She bowed.

“Eh… Sure no problem.” Hiro blushed as he saw her two large mounds sway as she bowed.

“Now, tell me everything you know about what happened a month ago near Torin Village.” She commanded as cold as ever.

Hiro was about to speak up when Albert interrupted him.

“Your Holiness! Allow me to answer that!” Truthfully, Allaya was next in line to become the Grand Priestess, however her mother still hasn’t stepped down yet. So she was currently only a Priestess, yet some have already decided to call her ‘Your Holiness’.

“How would you know about the phenomenon?” She questioned, “Don’t tell me you are also a resident of Torin, what’s next you’re going to say you are that man’s father?” She asked skeptically.

“Yes.”

“Eh?” Allaya asked, confused.

“I’m his father.” Albert replied in as serious a tone as he could muster.

Hiro was trying hard not to laugh at the funny interaction between his father and the priestess. He couldn’t have enough of her bewildered look as she stared back and forth between him and his father.

“It’s true, Priestess. His name is Albert and he is my father. Haha.” Hiro laughed awkwardly.