A Former Child Soldier Who Uses a Magic Sword Wants to Live with an Older Sister of a Former Enemy Executive - Chapter 94

• Chapter 94 : The four of them are guided by fate.

The four entered the room and sat on a bed or chair.

After a moment of silence, Satis slowly opened her mouth.

[First, I would like to specify this: Seto and Hydra both used to be part of the Hero’s party.] (Satis)

[Eh?! Seto too?! Wait, I didn’t know there was a child soldier in the Hero’s party.] (Gravis)

[But that’s not all. I was fighting against their party.] (Satis)

[You were fighting against them? …Eh? You were their enemy?] (Gravis)

[Yes, I was a former executive of the Demon King’s army.] (Satis)

[…Unbelievable…] (Gravis)

Gravis took out her flask of liquor and gulped it down.

Then she looked at Seto and Satis sitting side by side on the bed, and got curious about that strange reality.

Which was understandable since the two of them, who once tried to kill each other, now loved each other like this.

While paying close attention to her turmoil and curiosity, Satis calmly told her what had happened so far.

[I see, so you arrived at Benjamin Village, but then Hydra showed up, and… Ahh, so that’s how it all adds up.] (Gravis)

[And then there’s you, who are personally acquainted with Ryodou Anacondel himself. Say, I’m still wondering, what’s your relationship with Ryodou? Doesn’t seem like he’s your father.] (Seto)

It was something that had been on their minds for a long time. 

Seto was curious, Satis was genuinely interested, and even Hydra, who was practically a martial arts master, wanted to know.

[Okay, fine. —My mother and Uncle fought together.] (Gravis)

[Was your mother some kind of soldier?] (Seto)

[She wasn’t. But her job was something similar. It seems my mother was in love with Uncle, but due to some family circumstances, they couldn’t get married. However, even after that, my uncle remained a good friend to my mother and father. And to me, who was born later.] (Gravis)

Gravis spoke of the past while drinking.

Not only had she heard various tales of valor involving Ryodou, but she had also witnessed his skills firsthand. 

When she was playing in the forest and was attacked by a group of monsters, Ryodou saved her at the last moment by skillfully using a magic crossbow.

It was exactly this moment that would determine Gravis’s direction in life. 

She developed a strong admiration for the strength and coolness of those close to her and began to aspire to gain strength herself.

However, from Ryodou’s perspective, this was an undesirable future. 

He wished for her to find happiness as just a village girl, not as a warrior, but that was not to be.

Ever since her mother died of illness and Ryodou left on a journey, her relationship with her father got worse, and she chose to fend for herself. 

At that time, she was 18 years old, and her childhood friend Reid had moved to the royal capital long ago, so she had no lingering attachment to her village.

[…—And so, that’s the long and short of my past. Was it interesting to you?] (Gravis)

[I see you had it rough.]

[Not as rough as you, Seto. Being a child soldier means starting life on hard mode, isn’t it?] (Gravis)

[I guess so. Also, you mentioned how I belonged to the Red Desert Tribe. Now I’m a bit interested in learning about my roots.] (Seto)

[I see. But the desert is currently a restricted area, so you can’t go there to investigate. There’s also a rumor that most of the desert is occupied by Wendigos now, so it’s better not to go there.] (Gravis)

Seto nodded obediently, but deep down he couldn’t completely give up. 

His pure desire to know more sparkled from the depths of his heart. 

This subtly stimulated Seto’s adventurous spirit. 

Telling him that while sightseeing was nice, pursuing such mysteries was not bad either.

[It’s strange when you think about it. We thought each of our lives were separate from one another, but they’re actually connected to some extent.] (Hydra)

Hydra murmured with a slightly happy expression. 

Even for her, who had learned much in Benjamin Village, learning in the outside world was quite refreshing. 

She might get along well with Seto in that regard.

[Hey, Hydra. You were in the village too, right? Looks like you got to chat with Uncle, but did he say anything about me?] (Gravis)

[…No, he didn’t say much. He only told me what was necessary and didn’t speak about anything beyond that. He was kind of a difficult person.] (Hydra)

[I see… Well, never mind. I gotta get myself a magic sword quickly and go see him!] (Gravis)

[…Come to think of it, you mentioned something about it at the bar too. You found some information on a magic sword, right?] (Satis)

[That’s right! There’s a place called the “Silver City” at the foot of a mountain northeast of the royal capital. There’s a rumor that the magic sword I’m looking for is there!] (Gravis)

Gravis stood up with a jump, her eyes sparkling. 

That place was known for its civilization far more advanced than that of modern days, with many adventurers having set their sights on it for a long time. 

However, no one who ventured into the Silver City had ever returned. 

It was said to be inhabited by ferocious monsters or influenced by unknown powers.

It was an abyss of danger, an otherworldly place on earth that captivated many. 

Gravis seemed determined to head there.

[I plan to take any treasures I find along with the magic sword. Don’t worry, I’ll have my magic crossbows with me.] (Gravis)

[W-Wait, are you planning to go alone? I mean… I already knew you would go somewhere dangerous, but I never thought it would be the Silver City. Going alone is too reckless.] (Satis)

[Wait, are you going to help me?] (Gravis)

[Uh, well…] (Satis)

[Come on, Satis. Why not? I’m also curious to learn about the strongest magic sword.] (Seto)

[Even you, Seto…? *Sigh*, fine. But if things really get dangerous, we run away immediately. That’s our condition. And if you run off alone, we’ll leave you behind. Okay?] (Satis)

[Okay, deal. Hey, Hydra, what about you?] (Gravis)

[Me? I’d love to help, but I’m still on a quest to defeat the Demon King. I’m leaving tomorrow.] (Hydra)

[So you can’t travel with us?] (Seto)

[Sorry, Seto. My journey is not just a vacation, it’s a harsh one. Though I wish I could’ve enjoyed sightseeing with you guys…] (Hydra)

[Really? Actually, we also believe we are destined to contend with the Demon King’s army.] (Satis)

[What?] (Hydra)

[I didn’t talk about this at the bar, but we fought the Demon King’s army in the town of Ulaine Donagh. During that time, we met another magic swordsman like Seto, named Sebek.] (Satis)

[Did you just say Sebek?!] (Hydra)

Hydra stood up in surprise, breaking into a cold sweat. 

He was the man in the goblin squad they encountered a few days after Seto left the Hero’s party. 

They hadn’t crossed swords with him, but Hydra felt an overwhelming pressure from him even before the battle. 

Hearing that Seto fought Sebek, she was astonished.

Seto’s incredible destructive power and speed were outstanding, but he couldn’t land a decisive blow, and their fight was postponed. 

He and Satis might fight Sebek in the future.

Meaning they would also battle the Demon King’s army.

[…So that’s what happened. I never expected to hear his name here.] (Hydra)

[That’s why I overcame some trials and became stronger from them. I almost died in the process, though.] (Seto)

[Hahaha, you almost died? Same here. I nearly died many times in Benjamin Village. That was the hardest time in my life so far.] (Hydra)

[Uhh, sorry to interrupt this heartwarming moment. So, what will you do? Are you coming or not?] (Gravis)

Gravis gave Hydra an earnest look. 

After giving it some thought, the latter decided to join them.

[Seto, let me think about joining your journey. I was supposed to leave tomorrow, but I’ll change my plans. For now, let me accompany you to the Silver City. We’ll call it a trial period.] (Hydra)

Thus, the four of them decided to head to the Silver City the next morning. 

To Seto, it was like exploring a dungeon. 

Seto was excited about traveling with people different from his former party. 

Hydra returned to her inn to prepare for the next day.

[We’ve gotten ourselves into something dangerous again, haven’t we?] (Satis)

[Still, we can’t just leave her be.] (Seto)

[That’s what I like to hear, Seto. My admiration for you just went sky high!] (Gravis)

Man, talk about temperamental. (Seto)

With that, the three of them went to bed, resting for their next adventure.

Their destination was the Silver City, their first dungeon. 

They had fought so many formidable enemies before. 

So neither Seto nor even Satis felt anxious.

Uncle, can I ever… become a hero like you? …Maybe not, given this personality of mine. But even so… I just can’t give up. (Gravis)

Gravis alone held some anxiety within her heart.