I know that in a small part of my feelings is that I want to meet them, but never thought that it would turn like this, my left arm is locked by her hug! and this scene now being watched silently by Rena here...

"Uh... Aya, can you let go of my-"

"No! hehe..."

Demon lord... how should I deal with this human?

"My lady, here's the tea" the maid just put the three cup that fills with tea and put on the table, ignoring us with silent look attached to her face. Since we arrive in the Versfalio's garden, I've been in this state. Not to mention, I can feel her chest that pressing my arm... quite soft and warm I say, no wonder all male being so crazy about it. Even I being swayed by this feelings...geh, snap out, Sheron!

Luckily, they bring my horse as well, otherwise...acquaintance or not, we'll have a serious meeting here, girl.

"This is new to me" suddenly Rena began to speak

"Whaddaya mean~?" She asks with a chummy tone. Seriously, girl... act your own age

"To be honest, I always thought that Miss Aya is a strong-willed, kind and a straightforward looking, but today I've been a witness that you also have a cute side," she said with a smile

You said it, girl. Even I do not know when she becomes like this. but having this once in a while isn't bad at all...

"hahaha, well, I'm also a girl you know... it would be natural for a fiancee to behave like this to the person she loves, am I right. Sven?"

"Erm...um... yeah..." my awkward face has been shown to these girls, and the result is...of course, I being laughed

And then, we exchange the story. For the starter, I'm first. I've told them my story at the camp, meeting a lot of new people... the battle against the demon, and, being given the reward from the royal family. 

Hmm...a new aura? I noticed some other aura that I never familiar before, from that mansion's main door. Suddenly my nose caught a smell medicine like, and I know this medicine.

An old man dressing casual-like clothes, heading here with a smile attached to his face. Ho... he's already recovered... as expected the stuff from the Night Witch, I say. Her medicine and magic are really on par with the high ranking one

"How do you feel, Sir Mervin?" I get up to greet him

Without answering my question, he hugs me with strong yet trembling. Is the human in this mansion sure like to hug people? I'm really confused here

"I do not know how to thank you enough, Sven"

This old human suddenly began to cry on my shoulder. I guess he just doesn't know how to repay my debt... it's alright, human. I gain plenty enough of the information that I want to know, so there's nothing called debt in between us.

"It's okay, sir. Your remuneration on me and the other guy is more than enough. Besides, that medicine is one of my gift to you, I see it works well"

"More than well. Look, even my strength has back to its place, and I able to run too"

"hahaha, good for you then"

Since now I've investigated this human region and gained some information too, so I've no business in this area other than managing my army. So the next stop is Lorc. I've two months to travel, before my fort completely finishing.

Suddenly my ear catches a sound of horse's footwork, stopping at the front gate of the mansion. And it seems like there are three carriages, and the lead one has the beautiful decoration on it. 

Then, a man came out from the lead one, headed toward here as being accompanied by a female warrior and a mage. I can see his smile from here.

"Good day, my first grand knight, Sven"

"you too, Prince Wallen"

"P-prince Wallen!?" those three said at the same time with shocked. They kneel as their head looking at the ground as soon as they heard his name

"What are you doing Sven, kneel!" Aya whispering me with loud

"Hahaha, it's okay. You too, Trivith... put back your sword, would you?" That woman aims her sword at me as I'm her enemy. What's her deal?

"Kid, I don't like your eyes and your attitude. Shouldn't your knee kissing the ground now, knowing this person stand in front of you?" that woman stare at me with her sharp eyes, like preparing to kill me with an instant

"Enough, Trivith"

"I'm sorry, my lord" she unsheathes back her sword. 

"So, who are they, Prince Wallen?"

"Ah, they are one of the top warriors in the kingdom, Trivith the berserk. She is rank mithral. And this person is Hagan, also in rank mithral. Both of them from The Rossac"

"Mithril? rank? aren't military rank is based on high general or something?"

"Oh, that's only for the Rossac's people. Since they only have three titles, they evaluate their strength via this system. From the bottom, copper, steel, silver, platinum, mithril, and the strongest rank, gold"

"So, basically, they are a hero?"

"No, they only in adventurer title. There are only three people in this kingdom who has got the title of a hero"

"Ho...so, where are they now?"

"Trivith told me that, they went to the demon's territory, hunting one of the 12 symbols, Janjar the elder goblin...or so she said"

Twelve symbols? never thought that I would hear that name on human lips. 

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"she said?"

"Trivith told me about this" seems like this woman telling you everything she knows

"What's the 12 symbols anyway?" I know but I play the trick for to know how far their information about us demon

"I don't know either, Trivith, can you tell us?"

"As you wish. Twelve symbols are referred to 12 demons. They are the pillar of the demon prince, Modra. Each of them alone is strong enough to cause damage to this kingdom. According to our intel, we only knew seven out of them, and their bounty are exceeded even from the demon general itself"

Ho... seven huh? that's quite many of us they known. But that's unsurprising me at all since these 12 demons are causing the ruckus from time to time, especially Janjar, who constantly kidnapping human's woman and teen for breeding.

But to aim Janjar...? that's a bit reckless. Janjar is not a mere elder goblin, he possessed a strong built and has some deadly skill in him which he learns by watching. Even he acquire some nasty number of his army...solely the source of his main strength. And that's why he is chosen as the 12 demons.

I wonder they also know the names of Heloim... the arc enemy of mine

"Can you tell us the name of those twelve?" I ask

"It's nothing important for us to keep our mouth shut, and even better to let other people know about it. Aslaroth the red demon, Lyularik the shamrock mage, Eccehax... the assassin of the dark elves, Mqhandir... the outcast human, Janjar the elder goblin, Sealgair the hunter, and Resvel the blood vampire"

"According to our intel, only Sealgair's name were none to know, and Mqhandir is once an adventurer in this kingdom likes us, a former gold rank. Resvel is known for attacking the other kingdom when the night has a big full moon appeared"

That's so like Resvel will do. And huh... so the newcomer Mqhandir was an adventurer? news to me. So... the name that they do not know is... Wgnylo, Heloim, Og, Yalyamarec, and Basstar. But...to know their traits... I compliment you

"I see, you guys in Rossac sure knows well" 

"Hmph, unlike you, who manage to kill a small fry... your effort was nothing to brag compare to us as we always endangered our lives to fight the big shot"

"Yeah, we're aiming for the biggest achievement, the demon lord...the prince... or the twelve"

For a woman, you got some cocky attitude here...

"Heh, so you manage to kill the high ranking demons then?"

They silent by my words

"no? okay... how about the vice general then?" still no answer huh

"Okay, this time I sure you have experienced it, slay the general?"

"In conclusion, you're people are just like to talk a big game when your effort was none bear any fruit. Killing the general is one thing, yet you're saying that you guys want to slay the twelve? that's a good joke so far in my life, brilliant!"

"why you!" she began to hold her sword, and ready herself by make a stance for attacking

"That said, if I recall, you said that the three heroes went to hunting this goblin name Janjar, am I right? without an army following them?"

"Yes! What of it?" their face seems a bit red, holding the anger I think

"Do they equip some good weapon or armours?"

"They are the heroes, of course they would!"

"I feel bad for them, they will die"

"You!" she lost his composure, but luckily, prince Wallen hold her

"Sven... why are you saying this?"

Like I said, they always throwing their life without preparing any plans ahead.

"Do you know about goblin? if you do, you may catch it perfectly about what I'm trying to say. Goblin does not attack their preys alone, but in numbers, why? because their strength lies in that, especially when we talk about this elder goblin. Think about it, if you just fighting the normal group of goblin, you may attest to it as the number will be no more than 30...but! can you say the exact number will stay its ground when you confront the elder goblin?"

Those woman has been silent from my statement. But its true, three people against the legion of goblins... they will be swamp by it for sure. Even I find it difficult to fight them

"But my sister can fight it, she has-"

"There's a woman?! they will wish they were never be born in this world. Goblins can be more aggressive than usual when it comes about a female. Their luck in this world are running out"

I can see her eyes, fills with scared and despair on her knee. It can't be helped, if anything... those three were at fault for going to their death. But they can be rescued if they begin their journey around this morning, I can rush to Janjar's nest with my full speed.

"Say, when do they start the journey?"

"around six hours before we come to this place" Hagan trying to calm down that Trivith

"I guess they're done for, but at least let's hope that they manage to hold their position"

"What do you mean?"

"They're the hero, the ranked gold. I'm sure they put a good fight to hold their ground to buy a time. If you ride with your life depends on it, you may arrive in time. Rather than sitting on the ground while sobbing for the uncertain truth, you must gather the strong warrior to come to your aid if you want to save your sister"

"T-that's right! I'll send my royal guards too, and ordering the Excadiablo to join you as well" prince Wallen who silent for a while has started voicing.

"That's a good idea"

"Sftt... th- thank you, my lord. I shall leave now to preparing the men" she and Hagan left by using one of the carriage's horse.

"Well, I shall leave too. True to be told, I came here for to giving you your 1.5 gold coin personally, but who wouldn't think that it turns like this"

"You can give those gold to this family, I do not want it," I said while positioning my sword at my hip

"Surely you do not want it? its a gold, 1.5 at it too!"

"Like I said, I do not want it. If anything, you can give all of them to this family whenever I receive such money from the job in the future. I really not interested in gold"

"I see...very well then, I'll do that in order to respect your decision.I will put those gold in this place then. Now, I must take my leave as we will racing against time. Will you join us in the battle against the elder goblin? your strength will be needed the most"

"After the incident in royal hall, I bet those guy in Excadiablo will not cooperate with me.They will see me as their enemy rather than an ally. But I'll join by following you guys from the behind"

"That's like music to my ears, Thank you, I expect you to bring me a good news" he's running like there's no tomorrow,

"I will do that then"

The two carriage enter through the gate and stopped in front of us, while the lead one already vanishes before I notice

"Are you really get going now, Sven?" I turn my face to her right after I heard her voice

"Yeah, there's no helping it. I'll go rescue them too"

"But, you already just come home... not even a day you're with us here" I can see her worried written on her face

"It's alright, I'll be back" I brush her head, and playing her hair softly, With a sudden, she hugs me 

"Please be careful"

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After leaving the Versfalio's mansion, I head back to the Roca village and went to my 'temporary' house. Its been a while and I can see it from here. Right after I land my foot in front of my house, I can tell that somebody has taken care of this house and its outskirt. The grass has been cut till short and the leaves have been put together looking like a mountain

But I couldn't care less as I enter the house without feels some grateful. Even the dust was not been seen on the floor, the wall or the table. I put my sword on the table, and sit on the chair. comfortably

From the Versfalio's mansion, I can feel this familiar aura, even he trying hard to conceal it.

"Godin, you knew right?"

A whirl created in front of me, 

"yep, everything~"

"How far?"

"Since those three human begin their way. I've been in Rossac and scouting them for a while you know... and I know these human too. Their strength only relies on the magic weapon"

"As I thought" I crossed my arm

"So, what will you do? are you gonna rescue them?"

"Hmm, I want you to take me to the Janjar's nest"

"Humu..." Godin's expression seems unsatisfied with my word

"What?"

"Am I some kind of transportation spell to you?"

"You're not?"

"hah... fine... although the consequence will lying on the bed for a day will await me"

"hahaha"

He cast some spell using his edge finger, and in the mid-air, a dark hole was created with a spiral as the frame.

"You haven't answered my question"

"Hmm, and what's that?"

"Do you want to rescue them... those three and the people who want to save them?"

"For what do I gain by saving them?"

"Eh... but-"

"I just want to sit on the front seat, watching their death slowly eating their life"