Reason

(Natelia)

-Before the Incident-

[SO WHAT? I WOULD HAVE LEFT WITH HIM. THE WHOLE CLAN ALWAYS TREATS ME AS SOME OBJECT. ONLY RAVENGER TREATS ME AS THE WAY I AM. AS A GIRL.] (Natashia)

…

What?

Natashia fell to her knees, crying.

“...I don’t understand.” (Natelia)

Natashia raised her head.

“...How we treated you? You’re my daughter. How did we, how did I, treat you as an object…?” (Natelia)

Nateshia slowly grabs her book and writes something on it.

[I am always locked up inside my room. Just because I cannot talk, I have to be surrounded by guards day and night. I felt restricted. Ravenger showed me care. Even if it was for a short moment, it is better that living in that prison!]

“...” (Natelia)

So this is how you felt, my daughter.

...If only I paid more attention to you…

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This is the story of Natashia’s childhood.

It’s not a tragic one, but it isn’t pleasant either.

When Natashia was born, Natelia was already the leader of the Noxious Clan.

Thus, this role took up most of her time. Her husband was her deputy, and he too had little time for his daughter.

When they found out Natashia couldn’t speak, they were extremely worried.

The healers of the Clan could not cure it as she had it since she was born.

Once, Natashia left the Clan’s base to explore the forest.

When Natelia went to visit Natashia on her free time, she found her missing, and ordered a full search for her immediately.

When they found her, Natelia ordered to keep Natashia on full watch all the time.

As Natashia grew older, Natelia taught Natashia the ways of the assassin.

Natashia, growing up mostly isolated and trapped, confronted her mother and demanded her to let her roam the forest.

Her fury began to rise when she was denied.

With escape as her final goal, she began creating a new assassin style.

To test it, she attempted to leave the base to fight a monster in the forest.

She succeeded, and this led to her meeting with Ravenger.

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(Natelia)

I led Natashia back to the base.

As Natashia entered her room, I ordered some assassins to lock Ravenger up.

Moving to my office, I struggled to find a reasonable solution to this problem.

I slammed my head on the table.

“Damn it! What can I do?” (Natelia)

I screamed towards no one.

My husband walks into my office.

“...Dear.” (Natelia)

“...Natelia. You shouldn’t push yourself too hard.” (Husband)

My vision blurred as tears began to form in my eyes.

“I...I don’t know what to do…” (Natelia)

My husband walked up to me and hugged me.

“...It’s okay.” (Husband)

I cried in my husband’s embrace.

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(Natelia)

An hour later, Natashia walked into my office.

My husband had consoled me and now we are discussing a solution.

[...Can I come in?] (Natashia)

“Yes. Of course.” (Natelia)

Natashia walked in and flipped a page on her book.

[Mother, Father, I have a request to make.] (Natashia)

“Hm?” (Natelia)

Natashia hesitated before flipping a page on her book.

[I want to leave the Clan.] (Natashia)

“What!? Why?” (Natelia)

[I want to travel with Ravenger. I want to explore this world.] (Natashia)

“...” (Natelia)

“...” (Husband)

Should I let her travel? I don’t know.

I don’t know anymore…

“Alright.” (Husband)

“!?” (Natelia)

[Really?] (Natashia)

“Yes.” (Husband)

“A-Are you sure?” (Natelia)

“Yes.” (Husband)

“...If you father agrees, I should as well.” (Natelia)

We both made a mistake, and we know it.

I hope this is the correct choice.

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(Natelia)

After fighting Ravenger

Damn, he definitely got stronger.

When the structure fell onto him, I felt my strength being sapped.

Suddenly, he erupted out and unleashed his black mist.

Within a few minutes, I was defeated.

With the last of my consciousness, I called out to Ravenger.

“...Take care of my daughter…” (Natelia)

I blacked out.

Hey guys, IAmTheKroc

So, I have officially confirmed that I cannot make promises.

More of I can't schedule things.

The past few days, I've been planning (and gaming) the storyline, because I have to complete Volume 1 by the end of the month...

This means I'm writing everyday starting today. Probably.

I apologise for being imcompetant...

Thanks for waiting...

Peace.