Isekai: New Adventure In The Fantasy World
39. Forced to Lie

The sun had risen and Zion was busy cooking in the kitchen. The smell of delicious food filled the room. With a sprightly, Zion cooked her homemade fried rice and placed it on the plate after it was cooked.

Leo, who was out of his room, approached the younger man shorter than him. He grinned a little. A mischievous idea popped up in his head and silently walked closer to Zion.

"Don't do that if you don't want me to hit you with a hot spatula." Said Zion arrived which made Leo stop his movement.

Leo folded his hands in front of his chest. "Well... Even though it's a little bit again. Pura pura kung kek." Her speech.

"No thanks. Where are the others?" Zion asked as she placed the prepared food on the dining table.

"Still sleep."

"Alright, you better eat first. I'll call the others."

Leo shakes. "Ah, maybe later. I'm going for a jog first. I'll see you Zii-chan!!"

"Oh, that boy..."

But... Looks like something's a little awkward.

Leo just called him what?! A zii-chan? He is a man!!!

Zion sighed. Others are still not awake and it's already noon enough he said. How do you wake them up quickly?

However, suddenly Zion thought of a mischievous idea in her head.

He picked up a pot and spoon and walked to the room of his friend. It seems like this idea will succeed in waking them up. That way, Zion can save time because there is no need to wake one together

Suddenly, Nero's voice was heard. 'My advice, don't do it.'

Zion scrunched her forehead. "Why? Narrowing a little does not hurt... "

'Not that, but remember your own life. You're being watched by a tiger.'

Zion's distraught. "Tiger?"

'I mean Hali. He'll teach you a lesson if you do that'

"It's just okay..."

'Wholesome. I've reminded.'

Nero was silent at last. Just disturbs the fun. Zion raised her hand which held the pot and spoon, and was ready to hit. Yet...

"Don't think about doing that." A cold, flat voice rang out behind Zion. The young man immediately stopped his actions. Her hair stood up when she heard the voice, as if she had been in a corner by the killer alone.

But in the next moment, Zion turned around and puffed her cheeks. "Well... If it succeeds in exciting."

"They'll go on a rampage later. Let me call them. You call Leo." Hali.

Zion saluted. "Ready Vendelous!!"

"Just call Hali."

"alright... Ready Hali!"

Zion walked outside, but when she opened the door, it was opened first. Seen a young man with an orange appearance who now stands before him. His body was drenched in sweat which also slightly soaked his clothes.

Ah, it just so happens that the guy has come. At least Zion doesn't have to get tired of looking for her.

"Just wanted to find it."

Leo chuckles. "Hehehe... It's because I met a weird girl so I just went home. But why are you looking for me? Did you miss me???"

"No." Zion replied briefly.

Yet...

Leo hugged Zion. And slightly blinked his eyes which coincided with his friend's friend who had just arrived.

I don't know why it feels so upset to see that.

"Leo!! Release Zion!!" Kei.

Leo just grinned. "Why? You envious??"

Kei looked away. "No! You're.... You stink of sweat!"

"Geez!! I can't breathe knowing!!! And what Kei said was true. You smell sweat. Take a shower!!!!" Zion.

"Ah ready mama Zii-chan!!" Say Leo and go straight away.

Uh wait, what? What did he call you just now? The mama? He didn't hear wrong, did he?

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!! I'M A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY NOT MOM!!!" Zion shouted annoyed. I am called mother mother!! What looks like my mom trying? Because you can cook? Are there many people who can cook? It sucks!!

Zion sighed and sat down on one of the chairs with the other. He was still upset by Leo's words. Others eat quietly too.

Until Sein asked something that caught the attention of the others. "Zion, may I ask you a question? What's your magic level?"

The question arrived and it made Zion choke. "Uhuk! Uhuk!!"

Zion took the water and drank it.

"Eh Zion's? You okay what?" Tanya Thory was worried.

"I'm fine!"

"So?" Ask Sein again.

"Pulse... That's..."

zion suddenly became nervous.

"What level are you at?" Kei asked now.

Everyone looked at Zion who somehow looked nervous. Just asking for magic level?

But they don't know if that's a disturbing enough thing for Zion. He did not want his magic level to be known to others.

Zion is silent. While the others were still waiting for an answer from the tiny young man before her. What made her have to be silent for so long just to say her magic level?

'High down your level.' suddenly Nero's voice sounded. Zion took a deep breath and exhaled her slowly.

"L-levels... 4." Lying Zion.

"Lied!!"the exclamation of the six young men made Zion surprised.

"Where could level 4 defeat Neily Cirva!"

"There might be a level 4 having so many skills like that!"

"Where could level 4 possibly use such a magic weapon!"

"Where could level 4 defeat Flameball alone!"

"There's probably a level 4 could use more than 2 such elements!"

"There's a possibility that level 4 can recover quickly!"

"Tell me the truth Zion!" Tell the six young men. Zion lowered her head.

How does he have to deal with this? I don't know why his body is shaking. He doesn't like situations like this. Even when fighting monsters he did not feel this nervous and scared. What's up with her?

"L-level 6." Answer Zion slowly.

It felt as if someone was rubbing the young man's head. Trying to make it calmer.

"What's wrong. We're happy if you're honest." Gentle Hali speech.

"I think it makes sense if so. No need to worry.. For your age it's pretty great!" Follow Sein with a smile and eat her food.

Zion nodded small. For a long time he had not felt this kind of togetherness. In his heart, he regretted lying. However, he was forced to lie to keep his magic level a secret.

Hopefully it doesn't last long.

At the right time, they will know who he really is. Right at the moment when all his tasks and excuses coming to the academy were completed, he did not need to keep it a secret anymore. Because at that time, Zion believed they were ready to find out.

As they prepare for something that will change their lives.

And it was Zion's job to lead them to get there.

TB