2026-02-24 17:57:11
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
The price of a life
She was dragging the old man down the stairs, ignoring his desperate pleas for mercy. When she noticed me standing by the grand entrance, she froze mid-step.The violet flames covering her face flickered and vanished as she released the old man. Her eyes widened with relief as she hurried toward me."Master Aren! Thank goodness... you're alive!" she cried.I stood there, paralyzed. It was Lavender, but she was still wreathed in that ominous violet fire. I immediately asked what had happened and why her body was engulfed in flames.As she realized the state she was in, she recoiled, stumbling back away from me. She began to stammer, over and over, that she hadn't meant to do any of this—that she never intended to hurt anyone. She clutched her head in terror, explaining that she didn't understand what was happening to her own body. It felt as if something else was at the helm, a force driven by a singular, violent urge to kill everything in sight."All I knew was that I had to pro
The eternal flame
We headed to the plaza, where musicians were performing and people were celebrating. With the money I'd earned from selling monster loot, I was able to buy gifts for Lavender—necklaces and various foods that even I was tasting for the first time. Many of these delicacies no longer existed in my original timeline, as the town had long since been destroyed and impoverished.It was heartwarming to watch the children playing in the streets and enjoying the plaza. While I watched them, I noticed Lavender standing still with her eyes closed, soaking in the breeze as if she were savoring every second of her newfound peace. It made sense; she had been imprisoned beneath a mansion as a slave for ten years. Seeing her like this confirmed my belief that she was a good soul who deserved freedom and a happy life.A few minutes later, we bought ice cream from a street vendor. Lavender was absolutely delighted, her tails wagging energetically like a child experiencing a treat for the first time.
The weight of trust
The next morning, I woke up early to fetch water from the river and catch some fish for our breakfast—a routine I'd grown accustomed to during my time in the forest.Catching fish was easy for me now; even the flowing water of the stream could be halted by the power of the Time Sword. Once the water stood still, all I had to do was strike and clean them.As I approached the abandoned house, Lavender came running toward me, looking frantic. She reached out and grabbed onto me as if she were afraid I'd vanish."Wait, what's wrong? Did something happen?" I asked.She shook her head, explaining that she thought I had left her there alone. I scratched my head and told her I had just gone to the river to prepare our meal for the morning.I wasn't sure if it was right to feel this way, but seeing her reaction—seeing how much she wanted me around—actually made me happy. I had lived alone since I was six years old; I wasn't used to having someone waiting for me to come home.I invited h
The second chance
As the giant tiger sank its teeth into my head and tore it from my body, my life came to an end. In an instant, I was dead, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. All physical sensation vanished, yet my mind was still functioning. I don't know why, but I could still hear my own voice echoing in my head. I appeared in a vast expanse, surrounded by endless stars as if I were floating in deep space. I couldn't comprehend what was happening, but I was mesmerized by the beauty of the swirling constellations. "What's happening? Why is the pain gone? Where am I?" Ahead of me, a light flickered. To my shock, the Time Sword Ora had given me was suspended in the center of that glow. I had no idea what was going on; I couldn't feel my body, as if I were merely a lingering consciousness. Only seconds after seeing the sword's light, a sudden force pulled me into a hole that looked like a black hole. A moment later, my surroundings shifted. I was in the middle of a street, standing w
The death
That night, I sat on my bed counting the money I had earned from selling items collected from monsters. Ora and I were already planning our next move.The only light in the room came from a dim oil lamp and the moonlight peeking through the window. Outside, the night was filled with the rhythmic chirping of crickets and the distant, haunting howl of wolves."I think we should reconsider our strategy for this mission before we leave, Ora," I said. "I mean, we don't necessarily have to kill every member of the Black Scorpion to stop the war."I explained my theory: perhaps they weren't inherently evil. Take Lavender, for example—she was completely naive, terrified of the world around her. If we could intervene and prevent the tragedies that would eventually push them toward crime, we might change history without bloodshed."Listen, I don't really care if other beings live or die," Ora replied coldly. "Do what you want, but you must be ready to carry the weight of the responsibility
The price of freedom
The next morning, I brought food to Lavender's room and checked in on her."Here, eat something. How are you feeling today?"She didn't answer, but she moved closer to take the meal from the small table. I reminded her that I might not be home until late because of my training in the forest, so I was leaving extra food for her.A moment later, I heard a shout from outside. It was one of the hunters coming to deliver the proceeds from our previous haul. I met him in the living room, where he handed over two bags of money totaling one hundred thousand.I was stunned. I had never seen that much money in my life. Remembering the Goblin King's loot, I pulled out the crown and showed it to him."Wait... is this really from a Goblin King?" he gasped. "This is pure gold and diamonds. It's worth a fortune!"I told him to sell it and, as before, we would split the profit. He had become my reliable link to the town's market. While we were talking, I asked him if he knew anything about the
You may also like
Alex Brim, Hero for Hire
krushandkill27.0K viewsREX: The Powerful Being
Moni Sky13.9K viewsTHE CHOSEN ONE (Reunion)
Kim B16.4K viewsThe Matriarch
Remnis Luz14.0K viewsRise Of A Goblin Starting From FFF Class
Solomon Adams 459 viewsI Died on My Wedding Day
Galad Riel323 viewsCelestial power: the war of realms
Rx1.1K viewsBlade Of The Devilkin
J3ceaser676 views