Raff returned to the inn disappointed, for the first time he did not see any pure elves, and he was attacked again by unknown people. But his disappointment was eased by the five gold coins he got.

"What about the elves? Did you meet any beautiful elves?" asked Hayato.

"Hehehe ... I didn't meet a single elf," Raff replied, showing the gold coins in his hand. "But I got this instead."

"Where did you steal it from, huh?" asked Hayato in surprise.

"I didn't steal it!" grumbled Raff.

"You still owe me, give it to me," Hayato said as he held out his hand.

"I'll pay you back later, just think of it as compensation for you and your teacher planning bad things for me," Raff refused, putting the gold coin in his pocket.

"Tch. Watch out if you don't pay," Hayato grumbled.

"Then what exactly is the purpose of you doing this to me?" asked Raff while sitting on a chair.

Hayato took a deep breath before he explained everything. He explained that since the Avaritia Era, much of the history of the Acedia Era was destroyed by the Demon King Luminer, but after his death, many historians returned to collect pieces of the Acedia Era's history following the orders of the holy hero.

However, they did not know much due to the limited information. The collected history was well preserved. However, since two hundred years ago, or the year 800 of the Superbia Era, many history books were changed and abolished, until finally the history of the Avaritia Era itself was not known to the general public.

Anyone who understood the history of the Acedia Era was even hunted down and accused of being a liar before being executed. That's why people who understand history are being drastically reduced, until now history seems to have disappeared. But many historians do not remain silent, they try to fight back by collecting historical evidence in the form of records and others in the world, including Nia and the Silver Mask group.

Hayato said that if Raff was really from the Acedia Era, then he was very important to them, Raff could explain many things about the Acedia Era. That's why Nia wants Raff on her side.

"This is more or less the information I can provide, the rest will be explained to you directly by my teacher later tonight," Hayato said and finished his explanation.

Raff just sighed deeply while staring at the roof of their room, "Your explanation is a lot I don't understand."

"Tch. That's because your thinking is too shallow," Hayato grumbled with a look of annoyance, even though he had explained everything to Raff in detail.

"I'm going to eat first. You'd better rest, because tonight we're going to see Professor Nia," Hayato said as he left the room to look for food in the shop.

"Yes," Raff replied shortly.

Raff walked over to the bed and lay down on his back, his eyes fixed on the roof of the room. As his mind pictured the figures of his seven other friends, "Lyn. What are you doing right now? Where exactly are you right now?"

Raff sighed deeply as he closed his eyes, remembering the words Rex had spoken. "A great battle will require great sacrifices, that's what you said, Rex. Is this Neutron's sacrifice after defeating Xavier without losing a single member?"

This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere.

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In the evening, Raff and Hayato left the inn. They walked through the streets of the bustling capital city of Ruttera. Unlike Rhymus City, the atmosphere in the capital felt very lively, even though night had fallen. There were still many citizens and adventurers wandering the streets.

The two of them stopped their steps after arriving at a three-story tavern building, which the people of the capital called a restaurant. Hayato took Raff straight up to the third floor, which was different from the second and first floors. There were many small rooms that looked like private areas for guests who came to the restaurant.

"Room number twenty-five," Hayato said, looking at the number of each room door.

Raff also noticed each room door, then he pointed to a room in the distance, "Over there, I can feel where your teacher is from that room.

Hayato was shocked again when he heard Raff's words, "He can feel it? Isn't the room here mana and soundproof?" Hayato still tried to be cool and pretended not to be surprised as Raff followed him directly to room number twenty-five.

Raff and Hayato slowly opened the door to room number twenty-five. "Welcome, Raff Lostfield," Nia greeted them with a sweet smile. She then stood up and greeted them both.

The look on Raff's face was focused on the clothes Nia was wearing, "This woman, what does she want?" he muttered under his breath.

Hayato's face seemed to turn red when he saw his teacher's appearance. "Eh? Is she drunk?" Hayato thought.

Nia's appearance tonight was different from what Hayato had seen before, she was wearing a black dress that showed her shoulders and all her hands with a slightly lace skirt. The pentagram-shaped diamond necklace she wore seemed to add to her elegant appearance.

"Have a seat," Nia said quietly.

"Thank you," Raff replied as he sat down in the chair with Hayato. The dining table was already covered with a variety of very attractive dishes.

Nia then sat down gracefully, her eyes fixed on Raff who was standing in front of her. "You seem to be very suspicious of me," Nia said with a smile.

"A girl once told me that when a woman has been defeated by a man in many ways, she will show her greatest skill. She will show her allure because no man will be able to resist the allure of a woman," Raff explained with a deep sigh.

Nia's face turned disappointed, she seemed to sigh deeply. "I see, it seems that I will not win against this girl. Too bad," she said quietly.

"Never in your dreams," Raff said with a smile.

"Then get on with it. You must have heard from Hayato, I really need you to be on my side, especially when you are at Elexia Academy later," Nia explained. "Hayato thought you were stupid enough to be used and manipulated like that, but after fighting with you directly, I know that Hayato's thinking is wrong."

Raff started to fill his empty glass with water, "What do you mean by taking sides?"

"To completely change the system of the Ruttera Kingdom. Currently, the government of the Ruttera Kingdom has gone too far from the path of truth, the people around the current government are no different from the demons, if it is not stopped then this kingdom will fall to the lowest point since its foundation," Nia explained.

"Hehehe..." Raff chuckled, then took a sip from the drink in his glass. "Isn't that the business of your own kingdom? If the people of a country want their country to be prosperous and just, then only they can change it."

"But with you on our side, plans that take years can be carried out more quickly. I'm sure your sense of justice is strong. Surely you don't want the people of the Ruttera Kingdom to suffer any more than they are now," Nia persuaded.

"I have many things that I think are more important than taking care of your problems. I don't want to waste my time, my business has a greater impact if left alone," Raff refused.

"Hayato told me everything, he said that you suspect that Xavier has been resurrected in this world and that you want to take revenge on Neutron. That's why you want to find all the members of the Neutron Party and unite to defeat Xavier again, isn't that right?" asked Nia.

"You," Raff grumbled while looking at Hayato, but Hayato, who was enjoying his meal, turned his face away from Raff's gaze.

"If you want to help me, I will also help you find information about the Neutron Party. I have acquaintances of several adventurers in other kingdoms, even I have acquaintances of people who work in the guilds of several kingdoms. It should be easier to find information about their whereabouts if I use my telepathy skill," Nia explained.

"Also, I suspect that the changes in the leaders of the kingdoms in this world are due to the influence of someone powerful behind them. If you're willing to help me, maybe we can find out who that person is. It could be that he is the enemy of humanity in the Acedia Era that you are looking for," Nia continued, trying to convince Raff.

"That's right, your skills seem to be very useful," Raff said, looking at Nia sharply. "Then one last question from me, why are you trying to attack me with attacks that can kill me, if in the end you also need me?"

Continued...