Princess In Another World: New Story
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Ari becomes hesitant with what she is doing now. “Ari, what's wrong with you? You're not what you used to be.”
“I'm now in a dilemma.”
“Dilemma?”
“I heard the story of the hero's grandfather about the demons.”
“News about the demons from grandfather?”
“Iya. They are no different from us, they are just like us.”
“But they attacked us, it was a mistake.”
“Iona, do you know about the situation that happened in the devil?”
“If you ask like that, I don't know.”
“So. What if the demon continent is realna is an unfit place to live.”
“What do you mean?”
“They attack to find a more decent place, they attack to be able to survive. Their place is not worth living in, they can no longer defend, so they start attacking. If it happened like that, what would you choose? Killing the demons because they wanted to save their own residents from the difficult circumstances they faced, or let them control some areas?”
Hearing that statement was obvious I was surprised.“Wait, so actually their goal is not to rule the world? But just to seek welfare for his people, so?”
“Iya.”
“But, what if they have another destination?”
“Therefore I want to do something.”
I held her hand tightly. “Do.” When he said that, I felt that he would do something that could harm him. I understand now, why the prince wants me to watch him.
“I want to make sure of it, before I make a decision.”
“Despite that, they are demons they are enemies.”
“I understand that, but if I don't make sure of their goal I'll just be an unforgiving killer until I kill them. If the reason they just want to prosper their race, I will give you help, but if their goal is different, I have a reason to do it.”
“But, it's very dangerous you know.”
“I already know’kok.”
“If you already know why you still want to do it?!”
“I don't want to kill anyone for no reason, I don't want to be a killer who kills because of bloodlust. If I have to kill, at least I want to know what they really want and why they.”
“If that's the case, don't you also have a reason. You have to protect the people who trust you and your family. Don't you have a reason to fight, why do you want to do such a dangerous thing?!”
“But..”.
“I hate you!! Your attitude is like this, I hate it so much.” I said it, a word I shouldn't have said.
“So, yes. I'm sorry.”
He showed me an expression I didn't want to see. “M-forgive me. I didn't mean to..”
“No problem, I'm wrong here anyway. Haaaaa, okay. It seems, extermination should indeed be done.”
Hearing that made my chest hurt. “I beg you, forgive me.”
“You're not wrong, why should you apologize.”
“Sorry, sorry, I'm sorry.” Without realizing it, my tears were dripping. “I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I beg you, forgive me.”
Ari hugged me and stroked my head. “No problem, you're not wrong. You're right, I have a reason to go against the brand, but you know, it looks like the sin of their death will be bestowed on me.”
It is not this kind of thing that I want, he will become a recorded person for annihilating a race. “I'm sorry for my selfishness, you can forget it. I beg.” It's not what I want.
“Iona.”
“It's okay, if you want to do it I won't ban you. But please, don't show a face like that. I can't look at you if you're like that, it hurts a lot. I beg..”.
Kiss.
He kissed me. “How now, have you been able to look back at me?”
I looked at his face. He smiled, the face with deep sadness that he showed vanished replaced with a smile that was so warm. “Thanks. I love you.”
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Tomorrow.
On a clear morning, the special headquarters.
At the base, it's just me and Lucy here. Tomorrow is the day that I will head to the HalfHuman continent.
“You look happier today, what happened?” (Lucy)
“Nothing, maybe just your feelings.”
“My feeling or not, your face is making me unsettled. If nothing happens stop smiling yourself like that. That's disgusting.”
“Hey, don't talk like that. It hurt me.”
“Then, what happened?”
“Nothing special, just something commonly done by husband and wife.”
“Hmmmm, suspicious. But never mind, at least I already understand the outline.”
“Oh yes, your tumben is not to the library.”
“Ria is not around, she has academy assignments so she can't come today.”
“Hmmm, you're lonely, yes.”
“I won't dodge that statement.”
“Hoooo..”.
“By the way, about things we've talked about before. What's your choice?”
“You discuss it again, keep it a secret from him.”
“I can do it, but if the condition gets worse and you do silly things I'll tell him.”
“Yes yes, I understand. Just do as you please.”
“Yes, this is also an agreement, I will not deny it.”
“Is that?”
“You underestimated me.”
Right at this moment, a huge shock occurred. We both rushed out of the room.
A few moments later.
The big shake stopped.
“Hmmm, pretty big earthquake.”
“Ari, did you realize it?”
“Yes, but I hope it's not what I imagined.”
“A story about a legendary monster who once lived on the land of this world, it is just a story that no one can prove. It is said that his footsteps can cause great vibrations and his tail flutter can destroy land very easily.”
“You also read it.”
“It was one of the stories I liked, a knight managed to seal it and lock it in the ground. Its size almost equaled that of a large island and its strength was very strong.”
“Haaaa, I hope such a monster does not appear now at times like this.”
“Ari, this is about the thing you talked about yesterday, about the demon race that is similar to humans. Did you get the answer?”
“Iya, I'll go to inquire about it directly. Besides it seems like I know a suitable way to be able to talk to him.”
“So, you've asked for princess permission?”
“Yes, although she initially refused but somehow she allowed me. But, on condition that I should return as soon as I'm done, and not be hurt in the least.”
“So. If it were you, it would be easy. Then I'll take care of the rest. When are you leaving?”
“After I delivered the news of the alliance on the continent HalfHuman.”
“I have a little change of plans about it.”
“Huh?”
A few minutes after Lucy explained it to me.
“Eh?!!! Iona coming?!”
“Take him, I will take care of the alliance in another kingdom.”
“Wait, it's very dangerous. I don't know what I'm going to experience there, I'm just as afraid of her plight as when I was in the elves. I was alone at the time and I could handle it, but if there was anyone else.”.
“You mean not willing to invite people who have sworn allegiance to you?”
“B-not that, it's just that I'm afraid it will only harm him.”
“It's your job to protect him. Anyway when I said that she could go with you she looked happy, were you willing to let her fun get ruined.”
“You're it, damn.”
“Ya, just accept. You can't do anything about it anymore. Leave the one here to me, I can take care of it.”
“Then, it has been decided that the princess will come with you tomorrow.”
“Iya yes, it's up to you.”
Afternoon.
“Lucy, when will the sky palace arrive in the demon continent?”
“Hmmm, long enough. About 15 more days if it is according to the schedule, if there is a change in wind speed it may be shortened by about 2-4 days depending on the speed and length of the angina.”
“Hmmm, about half a month, yes.” With the Sky Palace taking a long time, whereas if it forced its way up the Dravin, it would likely be very long.
“No need to rush, there are still many things that can be done before the sky palace reaches the demon continent. Oh yeah, how about it?”
“Huh? What is it?”
“That's, which I've discussed before.”
“Which one? What have you ever discussed with me?”
“That's, just before your wedding starts.”
“Huh? Which was? I don't remember it.”
“Do not forget that memory is also lost.”
“Possibilities.”
“You can relax like that, surprised little cake.”
“You how else, I myself do not remember. Why am I surprised by the thing I forgot.”
“Already.”
“If you may know, at that time what did you discuss?”
“About who will be the next king for this kingdom.”
“Hmmm, so it's.”
“You remember?”
“No, already I told you I forgot.”
“Why is your response like that?”
“Yes, if I become Iona's husband I have to take care of the kingdom, but because it's troublesome.”.
“Stop, I've heard of it from you.”
“So, so what exactly was that time we discussed?”
“Your son and also daughter, if you do not want to be king then the next king will be your son.”
“Hmmm, so that's what we discussed earlier, yes.”
“For people who forget, you are not at all surprised.”
“Yes, however sooner or later such a thing must indeed happen.”
“Hoooo, so you've rounded your throat. When can I be an uncle? I can't wait to see it.”
“Damn you, so that's your purpose in asking this.”
“Hahahaha, at least your response is still the same as before. Speaking of children, how much do you want?”
“You sure ask that, it's not something to talk about with others, lo.”
“Hmmm, then I change the question. Will Iona use your surname?”
“Eh? You asked that?”
“Yes, if a girl gets married then she will use the surname of her husband. But in this case, you don't have any family in the world, isn't that a little confusing. In addition, prfff. Ari L. Thorwn sounds ridiculous if used by you.”
“Sorry if my mana doesn't match that. For that, it may be up to him.”
“Terup to him?”
“If she still wants to use her surname, I won't mind her otherwise if she wants to use my surname I don't mind either. Besides, Touji Ari that is my name even though I hate my parents a lot but this surname has nothing to do with it.”
“Hmmm, I see, I understand. But, I never knew that you hated your own parents.”
“How to say it, yes. They may have accidentally given birth to me, and taken care of me without love. Besides, since I was a child I never got what was called affection, honestly I just felt a family warmth in this world, when I was in the body of Iona. I was thinking, ahhh, so this is something I never got from my parents. So.”
“Your story is sad, I did not expect that you experienced such a difficult thing.”
“Yes, since I was 15 years old, I've started working side jobs. Going to school cheaply with my part-time job, I lost what the kids were supposed to get at the time. Play, have fun, have a girlfriend, enjoy youth. I lost the chance to enjoy all that.”
“So that's why you told me to find a partner.”
“Yes, you could say that. Actually I just regretted it after my death.”
“Hmmm... Oh yes, if you may know since when did you start liking princess?”
“I have to answer it?”
“Of course. I'm curious.”
“Haaaa, Iona just didn't know it.”
“You didn't tell him?”
“She never asked him, so I assume she's not interested.”
“Can you say that. Be quick to say, since when did you start liking princess?”
“If you say so. Since when do I like it, I don't know when.”
“Eh, can it be like that?”
“Hmmm, honestly I don't remember when. But, maybe since the first time I saw it.”
“That means when you were first in this world? Or when you came as Ari in this world?”
“First time in this world, when I saw myself as Iona, I always thought about it.”
“Thinking?”
“Iya. After living as her for a few years I always thought, this girl can be happy, yes. Who can make him happy, what he can take care of him, what he can afford to take care of him, what he is ready to always make him happy, and most importantly, what he can always give his love to him. It was the thing I always thought about, the previous time I met you I thought you were a suitable person.”
“Heee, I think like that.”
“Yes, before you finally reveal my identity, from then on compared to being her lover you would be better off being her friend. Like that.”
“Hmmm, if I can also be honest. My interest in the princess vanished when I found out about it, yes despite the slight heartache of having been deceived but it turned out that the pleasure I got was much greater. Maybe, if I had a love affair with my daughter I wouldn't have had such an amazing experience.”
“In addition, should Iona get a lover I also plan not to disturb her life when she finds the one she loves. When she found the person she liked, I planned to leave her body but in fact when the opportunity came I chose to live here instead. It looks like I can't leave it.”
“You love him so much?”
“Same as you love Ria, like that. Come on, you and I have similarities, at least in some ways. You can tell what I'm thinking just by looking at me.”
“That also applies to me.”
Long enough after that.
The big shaking happened again and a few moments later the shaking stopped.
“Ari..”.
“Cih, this sucks.” 2 big earthquake happened in 1 day.
“It looks like there is already something going to happen.”
“It looks like the seal has started to weaken.”
“Monster sealed?”
“You must know that what is in the library all of it is a true story, both novels or readings that are there including the story of the monster as well.”
“I want to ignore that fact, but after feeling it myself it seems like something more dangerous will appear soon.”
“War against demons, and the resurrection of legendary monsters. It's getting more troublesome.”
“Then Ari, how?”
“Hmmm, against the demon lord, if I can I want to avoid that attack and prefer to focus on the monsters that will definitely be able to destroy this entire land.”
“You want to cancel it?”
“It was something difficult to do, besides that I had already gained the support of the nation of Drawf. The only way is to threaten the demon lord to stop the assault.”
“You can do it? Even though you are strong, isn't the demon lord much stronger and his experience must be much more.”
“Yes, I admit it. My experience in fighting is almost non-existent, all I have used so far is to make a strategy and when I jump into battle everything becomes chaotic.”
“Then?”
“Yes, you can imagine. As all races fought against the demon lord, there were other enemies that came and exterminated all of them. Wouldn't it be better to unite and defeat an enemy that is certain.”
“I see, then do what you want to do and do not harm yourself.”
“Iya, of course, if anything happens to me Iona will definitely be sad, true’.”
“Ya.”
“Then, it looks like I should get ready for my departure tomorrow.” Tomorrow is the time, I will go to the HalfHuman continent.