Underneath the curtain of the dark sky a woman and a man can be seen resting around the fire camp. Crackling sound of the fire can be heard on the background, annoy with the sound I woke up from sleep. Opening my dead tired eye, I yawn while looking at the surrounding. Noticing Bra resting her body under the tree she just smiles after seeing me waking up. Trying to ignore that smirking face, I act like I didn’t see her, thankful for my narrow eyes she must have thought that I didn’t see her. Looking around it was night already, stretching my body cracking sound could be heard all over. That was enough proof of how intense the morning practice is. I automatically sigh just thinking about this morning, ‘grrr’ I heard another growl is there a monster nearby ‘ggrrr’ oh its just my stomach no wonder I felt so weak I didn’t eat since this morning.

Turning his head around he stared at Bra, noticing a glare Bra met eyes with Red.

‘what?’

‘fooddd’

‘ehh?’

‘im saying im hungry’

‘oh you want this already’

Gesturing toward her big mounds, I aggressively denied it

‘I mean real food not that’

‘aww I was looking forward for it’

With a blank face I reply to her remark

‘didn’t you said this morn… nevermind its not even that important do you have anything to eat?’

Rummaging in her beg she bring out a meat that looks like jerky and a few loaf of hard bread. Skewering the jerky on a branch she then roasts it on the fire. As it cooks to crisp the smell linger around the fire camp. My mouth was salivating smelling the jerky, after a while she cut the hard bread in half and make a makeshift sandwich using the roast jerky as the center piece. Giving one of it to me, I took a bite and as I chew the inside of my mouth the flavor took hold of my tongue. It was delicious and it wasn’t like I have ever taste before, curious about what kind of meat it was I ask Bra regarding it.

‘ bra what meat is this’

‘ ouh it’s a meat from Deathworm’

‘ ouh that why its so good I mean what?!! What do you mean deathworm?’

After hearing the name, im starting to get nauseated but not to waste those that have dwell inside of me I endure it and survived. But still it was good food, thinking about it I was still hungry with only half of it left I eat the rest of it. still curious about the thing I eat I further ask her

‘ bra whats a deathworm’

‘ like its name its Death and worm’

‘ do you mean literally death worm’

‘ yeah literally death worm’

Asking further about the death worm, she told about how she discovered this mysterious delicacy while going through the Bringurd Desert. After days of not eating she stumble upon a gigantic worm that was as large as a monster with its diameter of approximately 2 meter and a length of 50 meter. From her colleagues knowledge she said that in the desert host a worm that bring death to those that encounter it and only their name are left behind. Then her battle against it was long and hard but through her and her group effort they managed to kill it after the third day. With empty stomach for 6 continuous days, they then resort to eating the worm that they have just killed. Hesitating at first but after tasting it was truly a rare delicacy. Finishing her story about the mysterious jerky, she then asks me to stay on guard as she want to sleep. Unknowing that its my turn to stand on night guard, I reluctantly agree well she did take care of me while im asleep.

With nothing to do while sitting by the fire, I wish that I would bring books from the library and if im back in my original world an ipad seems convenient to kill this boredom. Then I remember on how I should increase my skill level, skimming through the skill list it was still at a low level. Sighing to the future of spamming the multitude of skills just to increase it level was tiring, im not a fan of repeating the same thing over and over again but nevertheless I still need to do it. That night I continuously used all the skill available until my mana ran out, this action is repeated each time my mana is full. Pondering to myself, am I gonna get strong in this world or not. The scene then fades into the starry night sky.

Meanwhile at the same time an Old king was hard in thought sitting on his throne expressing a difficult face, then fast footstep could be heard running through the hallway heading to the throne room.

Sound of door opening ‘BAMM’

‘sire!! I received troubling news’

‘like I have predicted, I wish it wouldn’t come this early’

The steward exhibit a confused face after hearing the King’s word, noticing the steward awkwardness he then ask him to proceed

‘come and proceed’

‘yes, based on the report from the west garrison our spy located in the Kingdom of Brigiron is amassing their force in an alarming rate’

‘is that all?’

The steward are sweating bullets right now his nervousness overwhelmed him, after obtaining a little composure he then continued

‘ the same thing is also happening in the east, north and south of our Kingdom, report from our spy residing in the other countries beside our neighboring one also said the same thing.’

King Balin gave out a huge sigh, based on his action after hearing the situation he was in a predicament

‘ you may leave and make sure the rumours do not spread within our walls’

‘ as you wish my king’

After the steward leave the throne room, again our King Balin was deep in his thought looking for a solution;

King’s pov

Just as I have predicted, the other kingdoms are rallying their force for the inevitable war that is soon to come. It seems the hero summoning within their own probably boost and hasten their progress. Do they felt that confidence because of their hero. Ours on the other hand seems capable enough, Aaron improvement seems to exceed the Royal Guard’s captain expectation in each day while Miranda on the other hand is now capable to execute advanced level spell. Their progress is presently amazing but is it enough to oppose the other kingdom and their heroes? Hmm this is definitely worrying, oh and about Red I have no news about him since yesterday, I hope he is being train diligently on the hand of that female guardian he would surely improve even without the extraordinary capabilities of his other companion.

*Scene Change*

Red shiver down his spine and getting goose bumps all over the body,

‘is somebody talking bad about me this late at night or something eerie is coming this way’

looking at his surrounding, he can only see pitch black.

‘damn it, im not really good with the paranormal being’

rustling from a nearby bushes

‘what’s that arghh!!’.

*Scene Change*

Hmmm,with our current military power it would seem to be not enough I guess the outcome right now would be affect by our heroes capabilities then. Since this matter should be discussed among the other minister and nobles, I think it would be wise not to make sudden rash decision. My hope for this small kingdom of ours is just to live in peace and glide through the upcoming war without any damaged from it. God please do not forsaken our land.

King’s pov end

As the morning dew accumulate by the leaf at dawn, our hero was still dozing off after accidentally sleeping while on his night duty. The scene right now was calm and refreshing, as the early morning rise the temperature was at suitable degree comfortable enough for those to have a pleasant sleep. The grass was green with early morning moisture maintaining their greenness. If there was someone who is a camping enthusiast or nature loving person, they would be at awe and cherish this moment.

Our hero on the other hand was still sleeping seems he is a genuine lazy ass to the core. Not far from the camp site, sound of air being cut could be heard. A woman wearing skimpy clothing was sweating profusely; her appearance doesn’t match the serene environment. Swinging her sword on her right and a dagger on her left, she was practicing her fine motor skills in other words training. Even with her astounding abilities, for her training is a must. Sweats were dripping all over her body, especially at her cleavage it was like beads of crystals flowing down from those beautiful arches. Our lewd hero is missing out a great scene too bad for him then. Finishing her training, Bra then wipe some of the sweats with a cloth, while approaching the snoozing hero. She then gently shook the hero hoping to wake him up, since he was a dead sleeper even a shook wasn’t able to wake him. Annoy by his sleeping antiques, Bra mischievousness surface seeing the defenseless Red. Pushing Red’s cheek she was making weird faces of the hero while exerting force to his face. After playing with Red’s face for a while she then gives up as he was still sleeping soundly, with nothing better to do she then went to search for food around the forest.

Waking up from my accidental bump to my head, it was quite embarrassing. When I thought it was a ghost it was just a damn squirrel like animal and due to the overwhelming fear plus the surprise I slip while screaming and knock my head to the ground. i hope that guardian of mine didn’t hear my girlish scream, If the likes of her know about it I would get tease all day. Since I stop spamming my skill since last night accident not much was raised, I still have a long way to go. Seeing that there is nothing do and the absence of my busty guardian, I start the spamming skill sequence. Mumbling the incantation of the spells I was not quite proficient with it, I guess the comprehension stuff really helps in the overall basis of the spell. Just after 2 minute my mana was already gone, this spamming thing isn’t really efficient with all the pause in between. While waiting for my mana to regenerate back I stroll around the forest, I didn’t get really much time to explore this forest since all I have been doing was training.

Strolling around, all I see was trees, trees, and more trees. Why is it there is no monster here didn’t I kill a few boars two days ago. Wondering while walking around I heard a scream not far from here,

‘aaahhhh’

am I hallucinating or did I really heard something.

‘aahhh’

there was it again, surely it’s a scream, should I search for it I don’t really have anything to do, do i. Still pondering about it, then another scream can be heard

‘help meee’.

Huh~ now it’s a call for help, seems like it’s a dire situation over there might as well search for it first.

*scene change*

‘nooo don’t touch me you filthy goblin’

The dumbfounded goblin looks infuriated after the woman spoke to it like that. Speaking to its kin, a devilish smile was carved upon their face after discussing something regarding the women in front of them.

‘why are you looking at me like that! Noooo’

With the intent of ravaging that poor little woman, both goblins approach her slowly. The looks on the woman face was agonizing, tears were flowing like river from her eyes. At the background, a shadow was lurking behind the scene. It was none other than our hero, Red.

Damn what the hell is that greenish thing and it is ugly like literally ugly. With its large pointy nose, elf like ears and a freaking bald head, its definitely a goblin. Seeing a real live one was really shocking, didn’t know it would be this horrific. The anime like goblin was much more tolerable that this one. Putting that aside, it seems like in front of me was a scene unfolding. A classical scene if I would describe it, the damsel is in distress and then the charming hero will save her and then the hero save her family or kingdom or something and at the end they will live happily ever after. That would suck wouldn’t it, I don’t want to be that guy. But the thing is, she gonna get raped anytime know. To begin with im not really a good person but seeing it happen in front of me wouldn’t be good to my conscious.

While grabbing my head with both arms, I was silently in a dilemma. Should I or should I not?

‘arghhhhh noo!!!!!’

Damn it! no use thinking then

Unsheathing my sword, I jump out of the bushes while yelling

‘die goblin scummm’

I really want to say that sentence haha,okay getting back to the scene. Caught off guard by my surprised ambushed, the goblin confusedly turn around and saw me rushing to them. It quickly brandishes their weapons, one using a rusty sword and another one wielding a chip mace. Since I wasn’t sure of how to go against weapon wielding opponent, I half-heartedly gave a downward strike to the nearest goblin. Then our weapon clash,

‘THANG!!’

my sword recoil back after clashing with the goblin, I guess ending it with one strike was like hoping for a miracle. With no damage from both side, both of the goblin then have adapted to the situation, their confused state was vanished since my failed ambushed. Still no luck ha Red stil no luck. Now im in a pinch, two against one wasn’t very favorable for me even against goblin they are quite strong or am I the weak one -_-.

Then the mace goblin initiate the attack, without aim or tactic involve it just swing downward the mace it was wielding. Seeing the straightforward attack I casually sidestep the swing and move backwards. I avoid it quite easily thinking it back the goblin attack was much slower than Bra, I mean really slow. Now im feeling grateful for being attack by that busty woman if not I would have been gang banged by this two goblin. After the failed attempt, the other goblin took its chance and attack me from the other side, attacking it from an upper right angle it aggressively swing it down while growling in goblin’s tongue. Same as before I easily dodge it, with an increased in confidence I taunt the goblins. Both of them were infuriated, wanting to exert their anger toward me, they charge forward holding their weapon up high.

Okay now then wait how do I dodge two attacks simultaneously? Panicked on how to evade two attacks I blocked their attack head on as I was too late to react. Holding my ground against the two pressure from above, im at my limit then through instinct alone I hastily back off, the chipped mace managed to injured my left shoulder. I guess that’s the consequences for being cocky, to cocky and you will die simple as that. Keeping my calm, I relax my stiffen body for a second suddenly both of them charge again repeating the same pattern seeing that I was damaged by it. waiting for the last moment, I sidestep to the right after both of them start the motion of attacking. Cleanly avoiding to the right I took my chance and stab the sword wielding goblin at his side chest. Stabbing deep into its hearts, it then panicked and start to wriggle hoping to break free from my stab but sadly the more it wriggle itself the more blood was gushing out. The other goblin was enraged seeing its kin being stab, it then mindlessly move forward trying to sneak an attack while my sword was lodged deep in its brethren chest. Looking at the face of the stabbed goblin, I felt pity for it if I wasn’t here it wouldn’t be near death right now. The other goblin releases an aerial attack while jumping above its kin. Not fazed by the little goblin leaping in the air, I released the sword handle and avoid it. Still watching the near death goblin, various emotion was swelling up inside of me, I cant really describe it but it was mind opening.

The furious goblin then release multiple swings at an increased speed from before, nevertheless it was aimless and full of blind rage. Thankful for Bra training, I again demonstrated how easy it is to avoid the goblin strike. Each time I avoid the strike my eye glance at the bleeding goblin. After a while it wasn’t moving at all under the pool of blood. It was dead, no sign of life at all, the furious goblin was still attacking without knowing that its brethren was already dead. Pity this creature, as I avoid the strike while going to the direction of the dead goblin. A sense of remorse overwhelm me, arriving at the corpse I quickly remove the sword and defend against the furious goblin attack. blocking one of the attack it then begin another motion for attack, I again took the chance of avoiding it and deliver a stab targeting its head. inches away from stabbing it my hand trembles, I could not do it I cant kill it. backing away from the goblin, it then rush again toward me while blinded by its rage. I didn’t understand why I cant kill it, two days ago I can easily kill those boars but somehow after stabbing that greenish humanoid…..

Humanoid.. human look alike, is it because they resemble human that’s making me hesitate? Letting my guard down due to preoccupied of thinking those things, the furious goblin strike managed to enter the danger zone. Realizing it that another attack was heading my way, I instantly panicked and released a horizontal swing, my swing hits the goblin and it then stop moving as blood was gushing out of the wound that I have made. Seeing another body on a pool of blood, my hand start to tremble is this feeling of guilt? Why do I need to feel guilty for aren’t I trying to save the woman but why does it feel so not right. They are monster aren’t they I don’t need to feel guilty about it am I wrong.

Due to his guilt even the blue pop up window was unconsciously ignored by him.

‘heyyy help untie me’

Glancing to the voice, the woman ask to be untied, I slowly approach her with heavy legs. Seeing she was bound by rope I cut off her restrain.

‘thank you dear warrior I am Ma…..’

After releasing her she start to mumble about something but I didn’t bother listening to her, I was still feeling remorse over the course of action. Sheathing my sword back to its scabbard, I then slowly return back to the campsite. Throughout the journey back, my head was full thought some of it was declaring that I did was for protection and not meaningless killing, I try to make an excuse but still the fact is I have kill.

While Red was deep in thought, the woman he saved follow him back to camp while talking non-stop along the way. She didn’t notice at all that Red was not hearing her since the first time she open up her mouth. Arriving at the campsite, it seems like a deer was being roasted on top of the fire. Ignoring even the sweetest fragrance of the deer’s meat, Red solemnly sit beside the fire and stared blankly infront. Weird by seeing the behavior of Red, Bra was thinking if he has any problem and then she realizes that he was injured at his left shoulder thou it look not fatal it was still bleeding. She rush to Red side and quickly cast a healing spell. Bewildered by his first time appearance, Bra ask him

‘hey are you okay?'

Before she could wait for him to reply the woman next to him reply instead.

'he’s probably hurt because of saving me’

‘ok and who might you be?’

‘I am the second daughter of the noble family Cuzkach, Marion Cuzkach I am pleased to meet you’

her greetings was accompanied by a lightly bow, typical noble ethics. Not really care about the noble in front of her, Bra still trying to persuade him to talk about his problems.

‘hey Red, are you okay? What do you fought with is it poisonous?’

again Marion intervene

‘he fought two goblins to save me isn’t he heroic’

her eyes were glistening as she spokes those words. Bra was getting a little annoy by the little miss noble attitude. Ignoring her she continue to persuade the sad looking Red. Red on the other hand;

Damn it why do I feel lethargic, is it depression ? I learned about it during my posting psychiatric department but come on should I really be depressed right now and why do I hear these buzzing noise at my ear its getting freaking annoying. About those goblins I don’t think what I did is right or wrong, but still huh~ it’s a pain thinking about it. I will try to sort it out later then, my stomach is already grumbling. Suddenly something hit me right in my face, it was a slap

Bra was at her limit knowing she cant move the silent Red, then an idea pop out of her mind. With nothing else to lose she release a slap right across Red’s face, the force instantly blow Red’s body from the sitting position to a laying position. Snapping back to reality Red give out a yell of complain

‘hey what gives?!! Why the hell do you slap me for?!!’

Seeing Red response was back to normal, Bra could only give a relief smile while replying

‘I roast a deer for you, wouldn’t it be rude of you not to eat it hehe’

‘you could have told me soo no need for domestic violence heh’

‘aww are we a couple now? So sweet of you’

Before Red could retort to that remark, Marion furiously denied Bra statement;

‘eyy you brute, why are you taking my hero away from me, he’s meant to be destined with me, Marion Cuzkach a noble’

A snobbish look was engraved on her face while saying that. More importantly why the hell am I to be destined with you and wait who the hell are you. Forgotten that he saved a young woman from danger, he inquired the damsel of her identity.

‘pardon me, but who are you?’

‘ehh, what do you mean my dear hero you are the one who save my life from those ugly goblins, me Marion Cuzkach’

‘ooo I see’

Damn it, like I predicted she’s the clingy type of damsel in distress. Questioning on to her,

‘okay then why is it you are still here, shouldn’t you be getting home or something its late already’

‘no I will not, until I repay gratitude to my dear hero who save me, I will not return’

‘no you don’t need to, im fine without it’

‘that is humble of you but as a noble of the Cuzkach family im bound to reward those appropriately’

Huh~ another troublesome object that interfering with my way. Why cant she be the cold ice queen type, it would be a lot easier to handle. Thinking up for an excuse, I deliberately reveal myself as the hero of this country.

‘not be surprised im one of the hero summon to this kingdom’

Her face turn astonished, surprised by the revelation I hope she wouldn’t bother me but I couldn’t get any wronged than that. With sparkling eyes, she said;

‘how remarkable, like those in fairytale I was saved by a true herooo’

One conclusion came to my mind, this woman was delusional even Bra was silently laughing at me seeing me unable to handle this woman’s antique. After that I start to ignore her questions, she talks a lot I mean a lot more than you can think off and she was getting a bit too much comfortable with me through locking arms. This clingy woman is making me irritated by the second. Ignoring her I eat my fill of the delicious roasted deer meat. The texture, the taste and the aroma of the meat was amazing except for the being clinging to me my experience eating this was memorable. After eating I then discuss with Bra on how to handle this situation with this noble by our side, training wouldn’t be efficient as before. We then decided to return back to the castle hoping for the King to solve this.