Snoring....snoring....

,, Sigh stop being so stubborn and go to sleep too. '' I said to Maria annoyed.

No, as senior maid it is my duty to be able to protect Princess Alifa, now sleeping while we are out here is not right. Said Maria with a serious expression on her face.

,, Well, if you say so, I can't force you to sleep. '' I said to Maria before we started talking together.

Roko can I ask you something? asked Maria

,, Sure. ''

Who or what are you?

,, ... What do you mean by that? ''

Please don't play dumb you know exactly what I mean, the way you took care of those bandits was not normal. In my life I have met many strong warriors and many of them were almost as strong as a real god. But you are different, I have never seen someone who fights like that and this evil aura was around you in the second...

,, are you afraid of me now because of that? '' I asked her

To be honest, yes, in that second I was afraid not only for my life, but also for the lives of the others and Princess Alifa. I and the others are always ready to sacrifice our lives for her, but in that moment I couldn't even think about it. It was almost like I couldn't think and breathe clearly, everything felt so heavy and your expression was...cold.

,, .... ''

I know that there are people who can kill other people without hesitation, but even on them you can see a facial expression, fear, anger or joy. But when I looked at you I couldn't see anything, all I saw in your eyes was a cold emptiness, so I ask you again who are you? Maria asked me

,, I am a 17 year old student who died in his world and was summoned to this world, furthermore I have a woman in my head that I talk to and I can use far too strong abilities. ''

... uh?

That would probably happen if I told her the truth.... I said to myself

,, Look, I'm not your enemy and I don't want to kill the princess, that's all you need to know right now, I will tell you everything when the time is right, but for now this should be enough. '' I said to Maria

Ha, I knew you would say something like that, and you are right, it is enough for me to know that you are not evil and do not want to kill the princess, Maria said with a smile.

,, Hey, can I ask you something now? '' '

Sure, Maria said, putting some wood in the campfire in front of us.

,, What are you doing out here, all by yourselves? '' I asked Maria

We were on an important mission, you know, every year the Elves and the humans give each other gifts, and this year it was the elves' turn," said Maria.

,, Wait a minute, a gift why?' I asked Maria.

Haha after I saw your funny clothes for the first time I knew that you are definitely not from here.

,, oh ha,ha ri-right ''

Ahhhh fuck I completely forgot that I still have my shoe clothes on I said to myself

So listen, a long time ago the humans and the elves fought a bloody war against each other, this conflict lasted for years until one day something happened that forced this war to stop. The monsters or demons as we call them

Demons? Ah sara mentioned them while we were talking about this golem.

Basically, the demons are responsible for the elves and humans living in peace, and I can't believe I'm saying this.

,, So, the demons were more important than the war?

Yes, they were, when the demons first appeared they were not really a problem and because they were always small, they were ignored by both sides. But as time went by, they became more and more, and the small demons suddenly became big demons. In the beginning they attacked only a few villages and each time it was only a small one, but that changed. It was a day like any other when our former king learned that a village was once again attacked by demons. Since this happened every now and then, no one took it seriously and everyone played it down, but what they then heard was enough to end this war.

,, And what happened? ''

The whole village was completely destroyed and the adventurers who were supposed to protect it were all slaughtered.

,, Wait, what adventurers? ''

Adventurers are people who do so-called quests for money, and since the demons were attacking surrounding villages on both sides, they hired them. And because they were always small demons, B rank adventurers were enough. But after this incident everything was different, for the first time the demons were able to destroy a whole village and kill a group of B rank adventurers. Hearing this, there were still many who tried to play everything down and said that it was just luck and would not happen again. But the king realized the seriousness of the situation and sent a group of scouts into the demon territory. The scouts were assigned to explore the area and the demons, what they saw was a huge demon army, with demons as big as a whole castle. When the scouts reported this to the king, he knew that a catastrophe was imminent, and he was right. Only a few days later the demons attacked our world, but because we used to fight only demons that were small and weak, many still did not see them as a threat. The humans and elves both sent out an army to take care of the demons, there were 50,000 thousand soldiers on both sides. They thought they could drive the demons out of their respective territories and then continue the war. However, when the armies attacked the demons, they found out that they were not the same demons they had fought before. However, when the armies attacked the demons, they found out that they were not the same demons they had fought before. Of the 50,000 thousand soldiers on both sides, not a single one survived.... They were simply slaughtered ove after ove.

,, 50,000 thousand lives were thrown away just like that...''

Yes, only after this defeat the elves and humans agreed on a truce, because they finally realized that the demons are not only a threat to them, but to the whole world. But this realization came too late, even when the elves and demons joined their forces, they were not able to defeat the demons. To defeat 1 medium Demon, 50 soldiers had to give their lives, and even the smaller Demons became a problem. The situation seemed to be hopeless if it weren't for the adventurers, only thanks to them they were able to stop the demons at least a little bit.

,, Why? Are adventurers really that strong? ''

Yes, because unlike ordinary soldiers, adventurers are able to use skills like you, and were able to defeat even medium demons with little loss. Where before we had to sacrifice 20 soldiers, now one A-rank adventurer was enough and that's not all. When it became clear that not only the elves and humans were the target of the demons, but the whole world, more and more nations came and allied themselves with the elves and humans. And so the alliance was formed and for the first time in history we fought not against ourselves, but side by side against a common enemy.

,, So an even stronger enemy just had to appear, and they had already forgotten that they were actually at war with each other. And how did it turn out? ''

Ha that's right. So when all the nations united under one banner, it looked like they were going to win this war if it wasn't for the special demons...

"Special demons? '' I asked Maria

Even 10 A rank and 100 soldiers were not able to defeat even one of them, it took the combined strength of 2 S rank adventurers and even then the chance was high that neither of them would survive this fight. After these demons appeared, it was clear that this war could not be won by simply wiping out every demon, and so we had an idea. It was the last great battle against the demon, humans, elves, adventurers and all nations formed a huge army. The purpose of this army, however, was not to win against the demons, that was the task of the mages. While the army was fighting against the Demons, in the background the strongest mages at that time united their forces and created a barrier over the Demon territory. This special barrier was supposed to seal the demons once and for all and end this war. In this battle alone, millions of elves, humans and adventurers died, but they were successful. Shortly after all these years, after so many people had fallen victim to the demons, after so many people had lost their loved ones, it was over.

This sentence comes from our former king, who himself fought side by side with the other kings.

It was a bloody and hard fight, many young men and women lost their lives, many of them were still children and had their whole lives ahead of them. And yet they fought, they fought to protect their beloved people and their beloved homeland. No matter how hopeless the situation may seem, no matter if everyone says that you can not win this fight.

As long as you have people who are important to you, people you want to protect, you will fight no matter how hopeless the situation is.

,, Okay, and what's with these gifts?' I asked Maria.

After the war against the demons was over and we had won, the elves and humans asked themselves how to continue. Everyone was sure that the war would continue, but to their surprise, the king of the elves finally wanted to make peace with the elves. The humans agreed and finally, after years of fighting, there was peace, and to show that this peace is important to us, and that we still think about it, we give each other gifts.

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,, mhh and why did someone like Alifa has to go? Can't a messenger just do it? '' I asked Maria

Sending a simple messenger would not have the same effect as a member of the royal family would have. So it was decided that one of the royal family had to deliver the gift personally, to show that this peace was so important that they even sent someone from the royal family. Normally the king or queen does this, but because it worked for years without a problem, Alifa wanted to go this time. And-

...

,, haha She lasted longer than I thought. '' I said before I saw Maria getting more and more tired and finally falling on her back and falling asleep.

When I saw that I went to her, I opened my inventory and got a blanket that I had taken from one of the camps and covered her up. After I did that I turned around and sat back at the campfire.

,, hey sara are you there?' I asked.

snoring....snoring....

''ha so you fell asleep too.''

Yawn

I tried to talk a little bit with Sara but I noticed that she was asleep too. So I opened my inventory and took out some berries that I had taken with me after I killed the bear and ate them....

The next morning...

YAWNNN is it morning already? said Rurir who woke up together with the rest of the group.

.... .... WHAT HAPPENED? Maria suddenly shouted and woke up, realizing that she also fell asleep.

LADY ALI-

,, Shhhhh. ‘’ I said to her and pointed to Alifa who was sleeping on my thighs.

Uh? Said Maria shocked when she saw that.

Sir Roku can you please explain to me why the princess is sleeping on your thighs said Maria taking out her daggers. When I saw that, I wondered why she reacted like that before it made click,

,, WAIT IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE, she did it by herself while she was sleepwalking. '' I said to Maria who was looking at me with an increasingly serious look.

Mhh? I have never heard of Lady Alifa sleepwalking said Lucia.

Neither have I, but I believe your words FIRST and now you should slowly wake Lady Alifa up we are going on our way again. COME ON GET THE CARRIAGE READY said Maria to the others.

YES, the other maids said and got everything ready.

Well then, I guess I should wake her up. I said and started shaking Alifa very slowly before she opened her eyes.

Mhh is...is it time to get up already-.

,, Morning Alifa. '' I said to her with a smile

WA-WA-WA-WA

,, You're probably wondering why you're lying on my thighs now aren't you? ''

WA-WA- WHY AM I LYING ON YOUR THIGHS screamed Alifa who blushed.

Mhhh what's going on.... why are you all screaming all of a sudden IAHHHH SO YOU FINALLY BECAME A GROWN UP WOMAN LADY ALIFA screamed Rifa who suddenly woke up

WA- NO THAT'S NOT TRUE I-

I MUST TELL EVERYONE IN THE KINGDOM LATER shouted Rifa

No- I said Alifa and looked like she was about to cry.

LOOK LADYS OUR LITTLE ALIFA HAS FINALLY BECOME A WOMAN-

PUNCH PUNCH

Would you please stop bullying lady Alifa RI-FA said Maria after hitting her on the head

Yes.... Rifa said sadly and hurt.

,, Nothing happened Alifa was just sleepwalking and now we better get back on the road. I said to Rifa and the others.

After we had all woken up, Maria and the others got the carriage ready and we set off again for the kingdom. On our way Maria, I and the maids talked a bit before I felt and heard something again.

,, stop. ''

Tsh are they going to attack us again? Slowly they have to realize that it's no use said Lisa

,, There are too many of them. '' I said when I felt that there were at least 20 enemies.

How many are there Ro-

,, THEY'RE COMING, GET DOWN. '' I shouted before I saw 20 bandits attacking us from all sides at once.

When I saw this, I wanted to use inhuman speed before I saw my energy meter glowing green, I looked at it and saw that I only had 10/100 energy left. I forgot to ask Sara about this energy indicator, but in this situation, I could imagine what would happen if the indicator would show 0. But at that moment I had no other choice so I got ready to use inhuman speed before I heard a loud whistle.

Finally, they are here Maria said with a grin

Before I could ask her what she meant, I saw one bandit after another fall to the ground. These are the Royal Assassins They are the best soldiers from the entire Elven Kingdom and only the best of the best are allowed to join them Don't worry we are safe now said Maria. They must have been wearing light black and green leather armor with a cloth pulled over their nose and mouth.

PROTECTED PRINCESS ALIFA GO suddenly shouted one of the Assassins.

But when the Assassins attacked the bandits, I noticed something, although I sensed 20 enemies, I only saw 19. And as I said that I once again felt this strange sensation. Out of nowhere the ground suddenly started to shake and in the distance, I could see something running closer and closer to us. I was still guessing what it was before one of the Assassins told me.

CAPTAIN ONE OGER AHEAD OF US one of the Assassins shouted to their captain

Damn it what is this monster doing here, OK EVERYONE ON THE OGER FORMATION 2 yelled the captain

,, How can they glide in the air for so long? I asked Maria when I saw how the Assassins were able to swing from tree to tree. ‘’

This is because of the rope they use, it is specially made rope with magic in it, so the rope is able to stick to surfaces. For example, the user can simply throw the rope against a wall so that it sticks to it and can then shoot himself to the spot with a push. This rope is made exclusively by us and only the Royal Assassins are able to use these ropes as it requires a lot of training to handle it said Maria.

But...

HIT

BANG

AHHH

What I learned thanks to my analysis was that this ogre was lvl 100, while the captain of the Assassins with the highest rank was only 50. When I said that, I saw the Assassins stabbing the ogre with their daggers, but to their surprise, the ogre didn't looked like it didn't even hurt him. Shortly after, the ogre let out a loud scream that made half of the 30 assassins faint. After this scream, the ogre started swinging his club around, killing one assassin after another.

DAMN MONSTER, SHOUTING the captain while aiming at the ogre's eyes.

BUMP

But the ogre used his club as a shield and blocked the attack.

RWAAAAAA

PUNCH

YATOOOO Lucia next to me suddenly screamed as we saw the ogre hit the captain against a tree with his left hand. The dust that was around the captain cleared and to be seen was him with broken bones, unconscious and bleeding

RWAAAAAAAAAAA

YATO YATO Lucia screamed with tears in her eyes and ran to the lifeless body of the captain.

STOP WAIT LUCIA Maria screamed in vain after Lucia

YATO WAKE UP YATO screamed Lucia while she was crying

,, LUCIA WATCH OUT. '' I shouted when I saw Ogre looking at Lucia again and about to attack her.

...

...

BANG

LUCIAAAA screamed Maria

..

,, phew luckily, I made it in time,'' I said, blocking the ogre's attack with my sword.

...

Uhhh what...is this for...a...feeling I said as I felt myself getting weaker and weaker and suddenly I could see 2 ogres in front of me. When I saw that, I looked at my energy meter and saw that I only had 6/100 energy left.

,, sara..ar...are you there.'' I asked sara but got no answer from her.

Snoring...snoring

This little.... I said to myself when I got only a snore as an answer.

ROKU LOOK OUT Rifa shouted

,, h...huh? ''

PUNCH

...

BOOM

...

,, COUGH first that fucking golem COUGH and now the ogre, I mean I wanted to have a challenge COUGH but this is getting annoying. '' I said, throwing up blood.

I was about to get up before I saw the ogre turn around and attack me a second time.

Damn it...COUGH. '' I said and fell to the ground again

...

HIT

RWAAAAGHHHHHH

,, huh? What COUGH was...that? '' I asked myself as I watched the ogre scream in pain

ON HIM GO

GO ALL TOGETHER PROTECT THE BOY

Hearing this I looked up and saw the remaining assassins attacking the ogre along with Maria and the others.

RWAGHHHH

CUT

SLASH

HIT

GO WE CAN DO IT screamed Lucia who was also attacking and although my vision was getting weaker and weaker I could see that she had picked up the daggers from the captain and was stabbing the ogre.

,, listen-COUTGH UP YOU CAN't COUGH.... TAKE ALIFA AND RUN AWAY I WILL COUGH TAKE CARE OF HIM. '' I screamed

Have you already forgotten what I said to Roku? As long as you have people you care about, people you want to protect, you will fight no matter how hopeless the situation is," Maria said to me.

Uhhh? I said after hearing what she just said to me

WE-

RWAAAAAAA

SWING

As Maria said this to me I could see the ogre, now covered in blood and wounds, getting angry and swinging his club around very quickly. The blast of wind it created was enough to knock the Assassins and the other Maids away.

AHHHHH

..

RWAAAAAAA

After the ogre did that he turned around again and ran towards me and Maria.

,, GO, HE'S GOING FOR ME GO! '' I shouted to Maria

But Maria ignored me, pulled out her daggers and stood still.

...

Damn it, get up!

...

COME ON, GET THE HELL UP!!!!!

I said to myself and used my remaining energy to stand up and pushed Maria aside.

ROKU screamed Maria

RWAAAAAA

,, I just have to use Absolute Counter at the right moment, and I win" I said while panting.

DODGE ROKU suddenly shouted Alifa who wanted to run to me but was held back by Sebas

RWAAAA

ROKUUU

....

....

Absolute Counter

...

SLASH

RWAGHHHH

Energy 2/100

I HAVE TO MAKE IT

COME ON MOVE

I said to myself as I cut off the ogre's arm and it fell onto his back. But after he fell on his back he was already getting up so i used inhuman speed to run to him.

I Raised my arm

Touched his body with my hand

Energy 1/100

And screamed from the bottom of my heart

DEATH TOUCH!!!!

...

....

...

BOOM

Energy 0/100

After I did that, the ogre exploded in front of me and as expected, I fell to the ground and as I was about to pass out I saw the silhouettes of horses coming towards us in the distance, and shortly after seeing that, I saw only black.....