Chapter 80: Discomfort
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Discomforting… I also feel the same way. He approached me with a presence that he knew me. The same way, I felt the same way. But I have no idea who he was.
“Are you okay little lady?” Asked William.
“Sure, I’m fine…”
His movements are very fast. I saw it with my naked eye and I’m sure I was able to dodge the fist on my own. Before I did, this kind-looking man stopped his fist. His speed is at the same level as Princess Noah.
“Forgive his rudeness… Are you an acquaintance of Aster?”
“Yes…”
“Thank you for saving my friend William. You’re truly different from everyone here. I’m glad someone like you is the fiance of the princess who’ll inherit the throne.”
Aster said.
“The decision is not with me… Yusael will be the one deciding her future… On behalf of the Vermillion family. I deeply apologize again. Enjoy the party.”
“You’re so humble… Future king.”
“That’s not my decision.”
William left and walked with a straight head. After bowing his head toward me, piercing glances were all directed toward him. It didn’t bother him.
“He’s used to it.”
I’ll copy his attitude and just ignore the arrogant scum.
I nearly lost hope in royalty, but after seeing William, I think there is still hope for this kingdom.
The party goes on. I just behaved myself and silently followed Aster. This is the best way to blend in.
Viola is the rapier power. She is a silent type and wears a hood that covers all over her body.
Cliff the spear power. He's quite the lady's man. His popularity and royalties also have their eyes on him.
Fuego the gun power. He is a cowboy-like man who is very cool and chills enjoying his drink.
Krish the bow power looks intelligent. That’s all I can say about him.
Morgen the hammer power. Enjoy eating and eating the giant race.
Rondo is the shield power. He looks edgy and he seems to have a harem around him.
The last two… Asuna the scythe power and Asteria the sword power.
Aster’s real name is Asteria von Grandbell.
The reason I know their names is because they are all called receiving their rewards.
After the rewarding of the powers. The adventurers who made the most contribution in the battle were all called. They each received a medal and a bag of gold coins.
My turn came… I was called and the one who was giving me my reward was Zenon.
He stood behind me and placed the medal on me. He then whispered in my ear.
“I don’t know how you are still alive, but I won’t let you go on my way again, Kanna.”
His calling me Kanna… Same with the fragments of memories showing in my head.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about… To be clear, I’m not Kanna… I’m Hanayuki.”
“Stop playing around… My hand is on your neck. I could cut it off if I wanted.”
I don’t care about his threat. I can activate my lightning speed to make my body indestructible instantly.
“I’m saying the truth. I won’t be going in your way. I don’t have any plan on doing that. I mean, why would I waste my time on a low-life like you? This is quite discomforting. Just give me my medal and my reward. I’ll be gone before you know it.”
“Tsk…” Zenon clicked his tongue.
Sensing that I wasn’t lying. He just pushed me away from him. I ignored him and just walked beside Aster again.
“That man sure had a bad temper… Maybe he likes you?”
“No way…”
“The more you hate, the more you love, they said.”
Aster teased me.
Asuna cuts in and says.
“Hanayuki is right, it's impossible… Aster didn’t sense it because it was so compressed. But there is no doubt about it. Zenon released a killing presence. A pure bloodlust.”
“Really?”
“That’s true, he tried to cut my head with the medal. He whispered to me, telling me something I didn’t understand. I just honestly replied to him and he let me go after his disappointment. He misunderstood me for another person…”
I explained to Aster.
The rewarding ceremony is done, and the party goes on. I got to talk to another power. Since there is nothing meaningful to talk about, I just smile beside Aster all the time.
While behaving myself while eating my fried chicken.
A woman approached me.
“Hey! I’m surprised to see you here.”
“Leona…”
She is the woman I met on the monster train. I didn’t see her being rewarded. Why is she here?
“What’s with that low energy," he replied? Where are your sisters?”
She said and gave me a heavy slap on my back.
“You mean Shaymi and Ninym… They are making their path right now, achieving their dreams. What do you want to be doing here?”
“I didn’t mention it before, I’m a servant to the Redgrave family.”
“Servant, you mean a maid.”
There is no way she’ll look good in a maid outfit. She is muscular and looks more like a man. A maid is supposed to be cute and cuddly. Leona is tough as rock.
“I’m very sorry…”
“I’m a warrior, not a maid… Why are you bowing your head suddenly?”
I’m judging other people again. I should not do it or else I’ll hurt other people’s feelings.
“... I’ll cut into the main point, Hanayuki. My master got her eyes on you and she wanted to talk to you about something.”
“Leona… I would like to be the one to talk to her. Please don’t go spoiling everything.”
A woman in a red fancy dress walked closer to us.
“Good evening… I’m Olivia Redgrave… I would like to talk to you.”
They have said it three times already.
“Sure, what is it?”
“I’m currently recruiting on a special mission. There is an island I wanted to investigate. In that isle, the battleship of Noah was last found. I wanted to conduct some investigation in the isle. There are rumors that the isle is full of dangerous beasts. I want to eliminate the beast around the isle and take the ship back to the kingdom.”
The battleship. She is talking about Noah’s ark.
“The ship is one of the legendary treasures belonging to the kingdom a long time ago… Also, my master likes big things like her collection.”
“Collection is not part of my plan. The ship is a weapon, it was essential for the kingdom, but it seems like a girl named Audrey is in charge of the ship.”
“Audrey?”
“Did it ring the bell?”
Sure, it does… Of course, I won’t forget that psychopath’s face. That girl is always up to no good.
“Sign me in… I have to stop that woman no matter what.”
“We have a deal… Please see me in this place. I wrote everything you would do in the paper.”
Olivia walked to me and gave me a folded paper where the meeting place was written. Leona and Olivia leave.
Having nothing to do at the party. Aster and I decided to leave the party. Riding in the same carriage as before and Sebastian as the driver.
“What did Olivia tell you?”
“She invited me to take part in a special mission retrieving the battleship Noah used to have.”
“That ship… It was a battleship used in the demon king war… Are you feeling okay now? About Zenon…”
“I don’t want to see his face ever again… If I saw him again maybe I'd punch him in his face.”
The carriage stopped.
“What is wrong, Hermes?”
“Lord, a gentleman is blocking our path… Seems like his one of the Vermillion. I believe his name is Zenon.”
Speaking of the devil.
“Kanna show yourself… I couldn’t fall asleep sweetly if I wasn’t able to kill you. I have to get rid of this discomforting feeling!”
He shouted.
“This bastard…”
“Don’t worry Aster, I’ll take care of this…”
“Are you sure?”
“This one can’t win against me… Don’t worry.”
I said and left the carriage.
“You have finally shown yourself, Kanna… Let's have a duel… A death duel like the old times.”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about, but I’ll give you some sense… I’m not Kanna… I’m Hanayuki Travel. Don’t make me repeat myself.”
“I’ll know it after we duel.”
Seems like the carriage can’t pass as long as this man is here. I have to accept his duel.
“Bring it on…”
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