Reunion of the Two Old Allies | Vermilion & Azeed

Truth and the Past

| North Continent/Demon Nation |

After that stunt I did, just to make Sune proud of my skills and knowledge again.

Which utterly failed.

I visited the Demon Kingdom again, alone this time.

I don't know why, but the first Demon I visited is, of course, the Demon King, I don't know either.

CARE TO TELL ME WHY YOUR MINDS ARE LINKED AGAIN?

King Satanio asked.

Because I want to? Don't ask me, I just want her to hear my thoughts, and we've been... *ahem* engaged for a long time now so... yeah.

I said.

YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD WAY OF EXPLAINING THINGS, MISS SARION.

He said.

Cut me some slack here, I may be smart, but I never had any of these kinds of things before, so I don't know how to react to it deal with it.

I said.

I then sipped my tea that was served by his Butler.

YOU AT LEAST HAVE HEARD OF SUCH PREDICAMENT FROM OTHER PEOPLE YOU KNOW, CORRECT?

He asked.

I have, but the experience is far different and more impactful than just knowing it.

I said.

THEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER FOR YOU TO HAVE, JUST LET IT HAPPEN, AND FIND THE SOLUTION FOR IT ON YOUR OWN SO THAT IT WILL BE A GREATER PART OF YOUR EXPERIENCE.

He said.

That's a valid answer, for someone who has the same issue as I do, but I have more problems.

You're right and all that, but I don't really want to experience this, it makes me very anxious and paranoid, I'm used to dealing with things rationally, but if the other party doesn't want to deal with things rationally, then my brain just shuts down or something along those lines.

I said.

THEN, I HAVE NO MORE TO TELL YOU, THAT IS NOW YOUR OWN PERSONAL ISSUE.

He said, mockingly, he then stood up and went to the Tea table to get more tea for himself.

I wish I can fix this, I hope we could.

I said.

NEXT TIME DO NOT BARGE IN HERE JUST TO SCREAM YOUR FEELINGS, UNDERSTOOD?

King Satanio said.

I didn't barge in here, I appointed a meeting like your other guests.

I said.

YOU DID, YET YOU JUST WASTED MY TIME, THOUGH, IT'S NOT AS IF I DID NOT ENJOY IT, WELL THAT ENDS YOUR SESSION, I HAVE MANY MEETINGS TO ATTEND TO.

He said.

I wasted his time yet he enjoyed my suffering, what a psycho...

Thank you for your time, King.

I said, we then shook hands before I left his office.

He did see me off, so that's kind of nice of him at the very least.

I then left the kingdom castle.

I remember Scrulk is in this area, he's been training with Commander Repertoire if I'm right, he's now a General too.

Though he is still doing Crafter's work, so I guess he's busier than me.

And I'm just here exploring like D*ra.

I then visited him and the Commander, in their training grounds, yes, they have their own training grounds, Commander Repertoire is rich AF.

I saw them in the middle, training their combat skills, well, Scrulk isn't the best at it, but he's specialized in technical things, like his Dark Power and Dark Magic, but the rank General requires you to be best at both.

So Commander has to train him for that.

Right now, he's pretty good compare to before, even better than any black belter in my world.

Since we're in a fantasy world, and Demons are considered beast at anything, being a black belter isn't enough.

Scrulk saw me in the distance and told Commander about it.

They then went to where I am, of course, Scrulk isn't as fast as Commander Repertoire.

MISS SARION, ARE YOU HERE TO SEE SCRULK'S TRAINING?

Commander Repertoire asked.

I am and I may not be? But I wanna talk to him, and possibly with you too, Commander.

I said.

I just wanna know how they deal with things like this.

Miss Ver, good to see you.

Scrulk greeted me after catching up.

Yo, Scrulk, you seem to be getting good.

I said.

But not as good as you, Miss Ver.

He said.

Hahaha, funny, I never once trained my physical body but I'm this good, if I trained like you, I would've been better too, you'll be better than me soon.

I said, enthusiastically.

With great experience, you can go everywhere.

You're giving me too much credit, Miss Ver.

Scrulk said.

Scrulk then rested down his chair and drinks his water, and since it's Commander, he isn't as tired as him.

What do you want to talk about, Miss Ver?

Scrulk asked after he drank his water.

I'm just gonna be quick since my question is short, but how do you deal with distanced relationships, not literally but emotionally?

I asked.

Is it with Miss Sune?

Scrulk asked.

*sigh* Yeah, but, it's just me who don't know how to deal with things like this, I'm single before I met Sune.

I said, exhaling so hard.

DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE OVER THIS KIND OF MATTER, MISS SARION?

Commander Repertoire asked.

I don't, that's why I'm asking.

I said, no sarcasm there, really.

THEN TRYING TO SOLVE IT YOURSELF IS BETTER, TRUST ME.

He said.

Is that so? Why is it even better?

I asked.

I thought research is a good way to do it?

No respond for it.

It's fine, VA, I can figure this out, but if there's anything worth knowing let me know.

LET US JUST SAY YOU WILL GET A FULL VIEW OF YOUR ACTIONS WHEN YOU DO NOT GET ANY HELP FROM OTHERS FOR IT.

Commander Repertoire said.

I don't have any prior experience of it, but I kind of understand it, but I know you can do it!

Scrulk cheered me up.

HE IS RIGHT, IT WILL BE BETTER, ALL WE CAN HELP YOU FOR IT IS A MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH, YOU CAN DO THIS, MISS SARION.

Commander Repertoire said, cheering me up.

Thanks.

I said.

THAT SAID, WE WILL BE GETTING BACK TO TRAINING, WELL, TRAINING HIM TO BE PRECISE.

Commander Repertoire said.

Thanks for your time.

I said.

I then left them to train again, I don't wanna be a baggage to them that much, so I left quickly.

Though my issue isn't alleviated yet, I still got some support, except the King.

So I went to the Grand Library to read some articles about it, or at least some love fiction, which I wish exists, I hope.

ARE YOU HERE FOR A CASUAL READING OR A RESEARCH?

The Counter Registry asked.

If there's a "both" option then I would've picked that.

Is there any difference?

I asked.

THERE IS, UNANNOUNCED RESEARCHERS WHO SET THEMSELVES AS READING ONLY TEND TO LEAK THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRAND LIBRARY.

He said.

It also said in their card that Researchers have floating eyes watching them, watched by the Grand Librarian above this Library.

Too much for a library, well, that's expected, this is a library from an era where information is worth almost anything, depending on the info I believe.

Then, I'll be researching then, I don't trust myself, really.

I said, with a questionable smirk as I look at the card they have here.

I entered the Library and went around to find a book where it fits my circumstances.

I then came across a very interesting book, which I wish I should've red before.

And I'm still glad I did now.

Though I don't know why I got interested in this book, probably because the book title got me, well, because it sounded cool.

This is something interesting.

I said.

Warning, something is watching you at the back.

I know, let them be, if it harmed me, we'll just leave then.

I grabbed the book then went to the nearest table.

The History of the Axis Continent.

I said, it sounded cool reading it, don't at me on that.

The Biggest Continent that is covered with the barrier of the Past Hero, Forcivan Dragonia?

| Axuuhh Continent |

These guys are pretty scared of you, Nico.

Azeed said.

Well, I did kill almost half of their greatest warriors.

Nico said.

I also did kill their boss in front of every one of them.

Nico thought.

So, I'll be supervising these people?

Nico asked Azeed.

More or less, if possible try to increase the taxes, we'll be taking 10 percent of them, since they've been getting so many riches from illegal things, so they deserve it.

Azeed told him.

Okie Dokie.

Nico said.

Azeed left him to supervise the Rath Kingdom.

Other than that, we'll be opening our store here soon, but once they get better.

Azeed added.

Sure, Master.

Nico said.

He then left the Rath Empire to Nico and went back to the Blakend Kingdom to continue working in his establishment.

This is gonna be fun.

Nico thought.

And going to Mina and Kai's task, they're on their way to the ruins of Savanna Kingdom.

This is the Tomb where Nico died.

Kai said as they passed through the Tomb of Uru.

That already ended, and these are the results of those who dared to.

Mina said as they arrive at the ruins of Savanna Kingdom.

Smokes, Broken down walls, and many buildings tore to nothingness.

Isn't this too much of a mess than I remembered it is.

Kai said.

It is only expected, we are their enemy, so that's not surprising.

Mina said.

They then went into the ruins to clean up everything.

They have about 23 storage rings that they will use to store all the things, debris, and everything that is left in these ruins.

There seem to be multiple smugglers and bandits here.

Kai said.

Do we have any orders to not kill them?

Mina asked.

I didn't hear them from Shiro, will you do the honors, Mina?

Kai asked her.

I will.

Mina said.

She then went to the swindlers that are taking things that were in the remains.

I've been using many clones at once that I must save my energy so that I can still fight perfectly.

Mina thought.

I believe what you, thieves, are stealing belongs to our great Master.

Mina told the swindlers.

Who the hell are you?

The swindlers asked.

I serve the great one, and you dare lay a finger on his possession without his permission, if you step away from this place, then I shall let you all leave in one piece.

Mina threatens.

You're pretty brave for a lady!...

Hey! Come here for a second.

They then talked at the back for a moment.

What the hell is it?

I recognize that lady, don't you remember we saw them, she's with the guys who killed almost 500 highly-ranked warriors of Rath Empire, and she mostly killed all of them, so we better ditch this place, instead.

She did, huh?

It's her!?

She looks so different!

Because we saw it at night.

Well, we will leave?

I'm down.

Let's leave, instead, I don't wanna risk it.

They then returned to Mina after having a compromise.

We shall leave then, we won't bother your business here.

Very well then, don't ever return, every single one of you, unless necessary.

Mina said.

Thank you.

Hmm...

Mina thought.

Your storage rings, you took something here, drop them here, or I'll make you drop them.

Mina demanded.

Sht! She can see it.

They then dropped the loots they got from the ruins.

Good, now, skedaddle.

Mina said.

They then left for real.

Mina then returned to Kai after she took the things they stole.

Where did you learn the term "skedaddle"?

Kai asked her rhetorically after she returned.

From Master, obviously, anyway, let's get this started.

She said.

Well, while you're there, I've already finished one ring.

Kai said.

Of course, the ring has suction power.

Mina said.

Oh, she knows, of course.

Kai thought, disappointed.

They then continued their collection task, and are half-finished after a few hours have passed.

But they obtained something, that they think might interest their Master.

The Book of Axuuhh World.

Why do they have this kind of thing?

Kai asked.

It's only natural for any kingdoms to have history books, Kai.

Mina said.

Really, but why is a history book this thin?

Kai asked.

He then showed her the book.

You're right, why is a history book like this?

Mina asked after seeing it.

She then red the history book.

It's about the history of the Book, 500 years ago?

Mina thought as she reads the book.

Only 12 pages and only one sticks out to me, this name Ivan, the name is almost as Master's ally.

Mina thought.

We should finish up, Master will surely be interested when he saw this.

Mina said.

What did you red there?

Kai asked.

Only one is what piques my interest, and I believe Master will as well, the name Ivan.

Mina said.

That name.

Kai said.

You know of it, right?

Mina asked.

Is he the Master of the Red Corp?

Kai asked, doubtful.

He's right.

Mina thought.

Take it, you'll be more suited to keep it, we shall send it to him once we're done here.

Mina said.

They then continued their task, and after a few more hours have passed, they have completed collecting every piece of what's left in the Savanna Kingdom.

And returned to their Master, Azeed, to report.

Master, we have completed our task, 12 storage rings of Towanda, and something that might pique your interest.

Mina said, giving 12 storage rings and an old book.

This is a bit ancient, take the 12 rings and give them to Shiro, tell him to sort out rare treasures and store them inside my vault, the others can be thrown at the useless place.

Azeed said.

He then looked at the book and red it.

I guess you won't be giving me something this old for nothing, huh?

Azeed said, after seeing the name she's talking about.

Do you believe he is here, Master?

Mina asked.

This is a world of many possibilities, I even believe that she's here as well.

Azeed said.

Ver and Ivan, is that the reason why you disappeared suddenly in-game?

Azeed thought, asking.