Kitsune In Another World's
Chapter 4 [Luci-nee's Passage (1) ]

That night Mio received a long rant from her brothers and her Master as well. But he didn't bother about it at all because he made new friends.

Since then, Mio has always finished her training faster than usual and immediately came to see Lucifer without the knowledge of the others. Mio often brings various items to give or just show to Lucifer. He had brought High Potion, but it also did not have much impact on Lucifer.

Lucifer never took issue with it, but Mio was very stubborn. He so learned the way of treatment and making potions more vigorous than usual to make others confused. Too bad, light magic is a different case.

Thanks to the child's craft, his abilities drastically increase with each passing day. After 1 month he was actively practicing, finally his artificial potion was able to cure Lucifer even if only a little. Seeing the hope, Mio is getting happier and eager to learn. To be honest Lucifer felt bad because it was like he was using Mio. But seeing the sincerity of the child on him, he can only thank and save the goodwill to be reciprocated someday.

That's how their time together has been going for about half a year.

Mio and her Master's sisters already know that Mio met someone who was "injured" by Mio's actions all along. They did not mind Mio doing what, because thanks to that person, Mio became more and more alive. They were really grateful that Mio met such a good new friend.

But one day, those ordinary and pleasant days were over.

Jorona Kazuha, the 4th disciple of the Great Witch is currently sweeping the courtyard of their home.

TAP TAP TAP

"Oh! You're home, Mio. How is it today? Is the play fun?" asked Kazuha kindly.

"YOKU-Nii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"!!"

Kazuha had not heard Mio's reply, but he immediately slammed the broom and ran to hug his sister. Mio's cry broke even more until every brother who was busy with their respective affairs immediately approached her.

No matter how they tried to calm the child down, Mio did not stop crying until several days passed.

"Mio. It's been a week since then. When will he stop confining himself in his room?" ask the City to worry.

"I don't know either. It's the first time I've seen Mio like that. 'Her mysterious 'Friends' must be very valuable to her," Lilia replied as worried as she was.

"But you realize the weird thing isn't? Indeed, the red liquid flowing in the river is getting less and less lately. But.. ever since, the liquid is completely gone" Kaleena said.

They vaguely know that the red liquid is probably the blood of Mio's mysterious friend. But because the liquid does not harm anyone and instead becomes a powerful enough drug, they help Mio so that her mysterious friend is not found by bad people until she is fully healed.

BRAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKK

"!!!"

The sound of the door slamming instantly shocked them.

"Mio!"

It was the guy who slammed the door. She finally left the room after a week of crying and locked herself in the room. Of course his appearance was very messy. Her eyes were swollen and her hair was disheveled.

"Mio... are you... Is it okay?" ask Kaleena.

Mio nodded then shook her head.

"Mio's not okay, but Mio can't be like that. If Luci-nee sees Mio like this, Luci-nee will be sad…"

"Mio…"

"You're right! If your friend is like you always talk about, he will!" the City calms Mio.

"After all, I'm sure he has a reason why he left so suddenly. Whatever it is, it must be urgent. If not, he will at least say goodbye," said Kaleena helped calm his sister.

Mio nodded, she could already think more clearly now. She could not cry and mourn Luci-nee's departure at any moment.

"Luci-nee, we will definitely meet again! If Luci-nee doesn't come to see me, then I'll come to Luci-nee when I grow up!" determination Mio.

Mio's brothers were grateful the boy quickly returned cheerful and remained as diligent as he usually was after meeting Lucifer. Over time the grief of Lucifer's departure is increasingly treated by time. But it seems, in a very long time, Mio will not be able to meet Lucifer.

Just like Kaleena said, Lucifer did not just leave because of his wishes. What happened the night after Mio left Lucifer…