I am walking under the paved road of the village when I noticed a figure of a woman. She had long green wavy hair and green slant eyes. Her voluptuous body was hidden by her green and white dress.

She was smiling at me as she waves her slender arms while saying “Hello~!”

Another gorgeous person huh? I approach her while maintaining my vigilance.

“Are you new here~?” She said as she tilted her head. I nodded and said. “Yes, my name is Reuces, Ronlo said that I could live here”

“My my, it’s nice to have a new face here~ Since this village is quite unique, only a handful of people lives here~”

“Unique?”

“Oh? Ronlo didn’t tell you yet? Well I’m sure you’ll notice it after a while~”

Now that she mentioned it. This place is too good just to be a small village. Even the royal capital is no match in this place in terms of beauty. She giggled a little after seeing my contemplating face, and after that, she opened her mouth.

“My name is Celestia, I am a resident of this village and as well owner of the general store~”

“General store?”

“Yes, I sell different kind of stuff there~ Like seeds, ingredients and materials. Be sure to visit sometimes~!”

The way she smoothly advertise her shop deserves an award. From her looks, Celestia might be a carefree looking girl but I guess that she also had her cunning part.

I just noticed this but she’s carrying a brown bag on her left hand. Maybe she detect that I’m looking at her hand, she raised it and begun to talk.

“This is an order from my costumer~”

“I see…”

“If you don’t mind, do you want to accompany me~?”

She looked at me with upturned eyes. I knew it, she also had her cunning side. Only cunning girls would know and use this forbidden ‘cute gaze’ technique. But well, I also plan to meet other villagers so I guess I’ll agree.

“If you okay with me”

She became happy and said “Really~? Thank you~” with a sweet tone. This girl is a first love killer, any naïve boy that goes near this girl will definitely fall for her. Hmph! Too bad I already had my first love crush to pieces!

With this triumphant feeling within my chest, I followed her. She’s joyfully humming as we continue our stride. We arrived at a stone house with extravagant features; she knocked three times and waited.

“I’m coming!”

I heard an energetic voice, most likely a girl. The door opened and a cheerful girl appeared.

She had a red hair tied into pony tail. Her crimson eyes shone brightly as it stared at us. She’s wearing a black apron over her T-shirt and blue short. On her ears were small white earrings that resemble a pearl.

“Celestia! You’re late you know?”

“I know I know, here take this~”

With a charming smile, she handed the bag. The energetic girl receives it while pouting. While still sulking, her eyes landed upon me.

“Who’s this?” She said.

“This is Reuces, a new resident of this village~”

“Eh! Isn’t that great!?”

What’s with this girl? Her brood attitude earlier disappeared like a bubble. She was now grinning stupidly.

She extended her hands to me and said “My name is Phir! I am the blacksmith of this village, nice to meet you”

I grabbed her hand and replied “Same, I am Reuces, please take care of me from now on”

While grabbing her hands, a shadow instantly com into view. It’s a gigantic man with red hair and eyes just like Phir. But this guy isn’t cute at all, he had a scary face and intimidating body. Like Phir, he’s wearing an apron that’s covering his topless body.

“What do you think you’re doing to my daughter…?”

I quickly pulled my hand hearing that. Phir isn’t scared at all as she frowned at him. Celestia on the other hand just cover her mouth with her hand and muttering “My my my~” repeatedly.

“Dad we’re not doing anything!” Phir said. His dad just gave her a doubting gaze.

“But you’re touching hands…”

“And so do we! Touching hand is normal!”

“No, touching hands is done when you’re close to someone!”

“What the hell is that?! Dad and I aren’t close at all!”

“Geeh!”

While the two of them are arguing, I close my distance to Celestia and whisper to her. “They’re quite close isn’t?”

“That’s true~” She said giggling.

After Phir and her dad finished arguing, Phir looked to me and hit her dad with her hand.

“This is my dad, Blezo. He’s the owner of this shop, he’s a blacksmith too but he specialized in embedding magic power on weapon”

“…I won’t accept you for my daughter—”

“I said it’s not like that!”

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“B-but you’re blushing!”

“No I’m not!”

She continues to hit Blezo with a red face, but she’s not angry at all. For some reason, she’s smiling.

Ah, I still need to introduce to the other villagers. I thought.

“Excuse me but I need to leave, it’s really nice to meet you”

“S-sure! If you need something like swords or knife, just hit me up okay!”

“Yes”

“No! I forbid you to enter our s—” All of the sudden, Blezo interrupted us.

“Old man what are you doing! It’s a costumer! Costumer! Since the population of this village is small, were always on the tight spot! If you keep scaring costumers then we will be in the red!”

“But this man will take you away from me!”

“I-Said-That-It’s-Not-Like-That!”

The two didn’t notice that Celestia closed the door.

“Now that I remember it, I also had several businesses to the other villager… Reuces… If you don’t mind…”

Oh she’s doing it again. I sighed and quietly nodded to her. I-it’s not like I’m getting swayed by her incredibly sweet charm, it’s just its lonely walking alone, that’s it.

Seeing me agreeing, she giggled and muttered “My my, what a gentle man~”

She suddenly gets close to me. Her hair gently touch my body, I can’t help but to smell her hair. Smells citrusy.

“Do I smell good~?”

“….”

She glances to me and wink. I quickly averted my eyes and looked at the trees. I slowly put a distance between me and her, I don’t know if I can still keep my calm face if this continues.

“Hhmm…”

Celestia noticed that I put a distance and made dissatisfied sound. We continue with this somehow awkward atmosphere until we arrive at a wooden house. But this house had a sign of fork and spoon in it.

She knocked, and then the door opened. A plump man wearing white chef clothes appeared. He had a blonde hair and blue eyes, he had this idle expression.

“Oh Celestia? What brings you here?”

“I’m just here to notify you that vegetable next week will be hard to come by, buying them in bulk now would be a wise idea~”

“Is that so? That’s bad isn’t? By the way, who’s this young man here?” He said as he points at me.

“My name is Reuces, I’m a new resident in this village. Nice to meet you”

“I see. My name is Briant, I am the owner of Elliot’s Pub, if you have some time, please visit my pub, we’re open in noon so be sure to come!”

He followed it with a gentle laugh. This guy is pretty laid back isn’t? I heard a sound of footstep coming to us.

From the back of Braint, a small figure appears. It’s a small girl with long blue hair that has tails on her left side, and also blue eyes resembling Braint. She had a small shoulder bag.

She’s wearing an ash colored dress that suits her. From her look, I assume that she’s twelve or eleven years old. But there’s something on her that stick out like a sore thumb. It’s her long ears …

“Long ears?” I muttered. With that, the little girl quickly hid behind him and was acting strange. Braint just patted her head while smiling gently.

“Yes. This girl is my daughter, Lora, she’s half elf half human” He explained. I see. If that’s the case, I can understand why Lora is scared of me. Elves and half elves were often targeted by slave merchants, this is the reason why most elves held hostilities against humans.

“My name is Reuces, nice to meet you Lora” I said.

“Look, Reuces is introducing himself. You should introduce yourself too” Braint encourages her.

While still behind his back, Lora talked. “My name is Lora”

“Um, let’s get along”

Lora quickly hid after her introduction which causes to Braint to laugh Celestia also giggles besides me. I-it’s like I’m being bullied.

“Now, we shall take our leave Braint~” Celestia said.

“Yeah, see later Celestia”

After that, we left the Elliot’s Pub and start walking again. While strolling, Celestia said this to me out of nowhere.

“You’re quite handsome when you smile Reuces, you should do it more~”

“Was I smiling?”

“Yes~”

“Hhmm…”

“I just complimented you, you know? No girls would ever like you if you’re that dense Reuces~”

“…..”

Although she said that, she’s not angry or something. If anything, it’s like she’s being sarcastic with me. Good grief, this girl is really a first love killer. I put my guard on more, trying myself to not to get swayed by her words.

I’m a simple man, I know that a girl at this caliber had no interest in me, she’s just toying me that’s for sure.

This time, we arrived at a temple made of stone. White walls and white floors, it’s a perfect example of a white building.

Man this is so cool. I can imagine various scenarios in this building. I could see the hero and the demon fighting toe to toe inside my head.

We enter the hall; it’s spacious that each time we took a step it reverbs. Inside were lightened by lamps powered by magic.

As we walk, we saw a maiden clad in black. She had a long black hair that reaches her waist. Her black eyes that devoid any emotion were staring at us strictly. Her black frilly dress makes her pale skin standout more.

On her hand is a black umbrella filled with white frills. Gothic Lolita is the first word that came into my mind when seeing her. It’s not that she looked like a child; in fact she looked like a fine-looking maiden but… Her body is um… Slim? Yeah, the term was slim not flat.

“Hello Neria~”

Celestia just greeted her without minding the scary atmosphere this girl has. The girl, Neria ignored her and pointed her umbrella at me with questioning gaze.

“Who’s this man?”

“Hmm… My name is Reuces, from now on. I will live at this village. Pleased to meet you”

“A new resident… Just don’t cause trouble” She said sternly. Though I said that she had this scary atmosphere, she also looks cool! What’s with that dress! They are so aesthetically pleasing!

It’s like she’s serving the Dark Evil God or something!? So cool!!!

While I’m trembling in excitement, Celestia finally said her business.

“Neria, where’s Coles~?”

“Big sis Coles left and head to the capital, she needs to do some ritual”

“Heeh~ Being the apostle of God of Light is pretty tiring huh~!”

“It’s her job…”

“Then, please tell her that I finally found her amulet, that amulet is pretty important to her after all~”

“She’s really forgettable”

“I know right~!”

W-wait wait wait a minute! Did she say that, that girl Coles is an apostle of God of Light! That’s like being the God’s right hand! That’s so unfair I want a job like that too! I want to be the right hand of the Dark Evil God!

T-this girl… If her sister is the apostle of the God of Light… Biased on her all black outfit, her frightening aura around her… Perhaps she’s…?

“You” I said. It’s not or never. After pausing, I continue. “You’re an apostle too right?”

Her firm eyes became shock, Celestia is surprised too. Did I say some outrageous thing! If she said that she’s not then I would die in shame!

Now I’m starting to regret what I asked. Neria still didn’t reply. AAAAHHH ITS SO EMBARESSING!

While I’m still panicking, I noticed Neria gripped her umbrella tightly, then, she begun to open her mouth.

“How did you know?” With almost an audible sound. T-then, she’s really is an apostle!? Is my guess right?

“Of the Dark Evil God right?” I followed. Neria make a painful face, not befitting for her lovely face.

While breathing roughly, she said “Yes…” Neria is now looking at the ground, it’s like she can’t bear to have an eye to eye contact with me.

Hearing her reply, I slowly walk towards her. For some reason, Celestia and Neria panicked.

“It’s true that she’s an apostle of Dark Evil God but she’s not evil at all Reuces!”

Celestia shouted. I would not stop at such words, I continue to walk until I finally reached Neria.

She’s shaking violently while still looking at the ground. I raised my hand and put it on her shoulder.

“Ick!” She shrieks loudly. Her eyes were now close. With a low voice, I mumbled.

“That’s so cool…”

Her scared face now turned into confuse one as she said “Eh?” while tilting her head. Celestia let out an “Eh” too.

“Did you not hear me? I said your cool!”

“EEEHHH??”

Her voice, full of bewilderment, echoes the hall. Celestia giggled behind my back, as if she found this thing funny. Insolent fool! This is not funny, this is where history starts!

Can you imagine, being able to wield the power of the God that everyone fears and hate, burdening the faith of humanity! Goddamnit!! I’m so jealous right that I could kill someone!

“Such cool clothes, such cool occupation… Tsk”

When I looked at Neria, her face was red and her moist eyes were swimming around.

“C-cool?”

“Yeah, you’re cool. I’m jealous of you”

“I-impossible…”

While still blushing, she turned her back to me and starts running away.

“Quite a lady killer eh~?”

I looked at Celestia with my face faintly blushing. I mean, I’m not that dense, I know that what I did earlier was embarrassing but… I can’t help it. Apostle of Dark Evil God you know! What the hell do you want me to do?

“My my, I didn’t know that you had this side of you Reuces~”

“…Now you know”

“So cold~!” She replied casually.

After that, we left the temple. Man, it’s tiring but Celestia said that we still have some people that we need to visit.