Re: Turning
The Conflict's

*Nothing remains in this world.

Life will end with death. The young will be the old. Peace will be replaced by conflict.

Zelfria is no different. From the blessings that the Gods brought, calamity came following. Something came out of the shadow.

Something cynical. Something bad. Something evil.

The dark age enveloped Zelfria. An era of chaos rose on the horizon.

chapter 1, Chaos Rises*

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"Hero? I don't understand what you mean." Shinnichi shook his head. I don't understand the girl's words.

The black mane youth was still confused. He woke up in a strange place. I met a foreign girl who said something strange. He doesn't understand.

Fiona lowered her head. The blue haired girl looked disappointed. Not to Shinnichi, but to himself. He took a step back, taking a small breath.

"I'm sorry for my impoliteness." Fiona bowed her body gracefully. "My name is Fiona Throst Victoria Ainsworth, Princess of Victoria. Nice to meet you."

Shinnichi's mind went back to chaos. Why would anyone have a name that long?

He looked at Fiona confused. Don't know what to say. A laugh? Or what? He doesn't understand.

"I'm-I'm Kurobane Shinnichi." Shinnichi decides to follow the flow.

It was possible that he was taken by Izumi and Yonaka to the maid cafe or something. But, that blue hair looks real. It's not a cosplay wig.

"I still don't understand. Where is this? Akiva? Or Harajuku?"

Fiona raised her head. Looks enthusiastic. Apparently true! He did not recognize those words! That young man, Kurobane, is a Hero!

"Kurobane-sama, sorry that you are not with the others. But, you are now in Zelfria," said Fiona. Approaching Shinnichi. "You're in another world."

Shinnichi looked back at the girl. A word came out of his mouth. "What?"

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The king raised his head. Staring at Samejima and the others, his emerald irises looked sharp. I don't know what's on his mind. But, a moment later he looked back at them with friendly eyes.

"I'm sorry for my rudeness, you guys just came here. You guys must not understand what's going on." Albert lowered his head again. Makes some of his subordinates worry.

A little commotion appeared in the throne room. Seeing their King bow his head in the presence of a stranger, of course it was shocking. As a symbol of the kingdom, the King must be able to maintain his dignity.

Albert raised his hand. Signals to be silent. In accordance with his orders, the room became quiet.

"We can discuss this in my room" Albert said. He turned his body. "Follow me."

Albert walked past his throne. Behind that magnificent throne was an equally magnificent door. Covered by rags and thrones, outsiders definitely did not know this room. He entered.

The four heroes followed the King's steps. Passing through the royal throne, regardless of the sharp gazes of the Ministers and some nobles.

Following Albert, they entered the room. Simple and classic style is able to stimulate anyone's sense of sight. A table with wooden chairs, a large window at the end of the room, several book cabinets, and a set of sofas.

Entering the room, Yonaka felt a small pain in his earlobe. Like an ant bite. Shrinking his left ear, he chose not to think too much about it.

"Please sit. Don't worry" Albert pointed to the sofa.

In front of him was a table with snacks on it. They're not too interested.

They were sitting on that maroon sofa. Albert himself walked towards the window. Look out the window.

He looked at his kingdom in silence. He stroked his beard. A white stripe can be seen on the side of her blond hair. It signifies his age that is beginning to age.

"Humans are in danger, Hero."

After a while, Albert said something. The tone sounds sad. Heroes put ears.

"9 years ago, the Devil race declared war on us. Saying that they will destroy the Human race.******we are to the ground until the world does not return to remember the Human," explained Albert. He touched the window. "We try to survive as much as possible. But...."

Albert paused his words. Looks depressed. The heroes still listened.

".... Our efforts are in vain. The demonic-power is too strong. Thousands of soldiers have been their victims. If this situation continues, the Human race will be wiped out!"

Albert hit the window. It causes a loud noise. Small cracks can be seen on the surface of the glass. His hands are bleeding.

"Your Majesty, your hands—!"

Samejima stood up from his seat. Surprised to see the King's blood-splitting hand. Albert raised another hand, preventing him.

"I'm sorry for my behavior." Albert took a handkerchief from his desk shelf. Cover the wound and try to stop the small bleeding. "I just can't stand the royal situation."

Cleaning his hands, he walked towards the Hero. He lowered his head again.

"Hero, I know this is a heavy request. But, please! Help Victoria! Help us survive!" pinta Albert's. "Please!"

Hearing the plea, the four Heroes could not say anything. This is not their world. They have no responsibility for the world.

Sensing the doubt, Albert went further. He knelt down and bowed before the Hero. Throw away his pride as King.

"Y-his Majesty! Raise your head!" yonaka yangkan. Seeing a King bow his head, a pitiful sight.

"Please! I beg you with all my soul! Please Victoria!" Albert was begging. "We'll give you anything! Treasure, power, women! Everything!"

Samejima approached the King. He also knelt before him. Holding his shoulder, he smiled kindly.

"Lift your head, King Albert. We will help" he said. Not thinking of other opinions.

"Hero-sama......." Hearing Samejima's words, Albert raised his head. Seeing a glimmer of hope.

"Samejima! What are you thinking!?" Izumi Protest. He pulled Samejima's shoulder. "We can't spend time here! We shouldn't be here!"

"I-Izumi's right, Samejima. We have to get home!" tymphal Erina's. I agree with Izumi.

Hearing the protest, Samejima clicked his tongue. "I understand if Izumi's protesting. But, I didn't expect you to agree with her, Erina."

"T-no! I'm just—!"

Samejima appointed the King. Cutting Erina who wanted to reveal the reason.

"The world needs help! You guys don't have a conscience? Letting the inhabitants of this world just like that? Without being able to defend themselves?"

"Stay away! This is not our world! We're ti—!" Izumi's words were cut off.

Yonaka held his hand. Prevent the young man from finishing his sentence. The girl shook her head.

"I-Izumi-kun, , we can't just leave."

"Goddessa? Whatchu mean? We stay and help them?!" Izumi let go of Yonaka's hand. Jerking loudly. "Don't joke!"

Yonaka fear. Never seen Izumi that angry. He almost cried. Without Shinnichi or Ayumi to help him, he could only lower his head.

Izumi was aware of his actions. He looked at Yonaka, feeling regret. Izumi apologized to Yonaka.

"That's inappropriate. I shouldn't have yelled at you, sorry."

Yonaka shook his head. "It's okay. I was wrong too." He wiped away the tears that began to gather in the corner of his eyes.

"Look, this isn't our world. We don't know what will happen if we interfere." Izumi started to explain. Now with a calmer mind. "Our top priority is to go back to Japan."

"Then? How'd you get back? Wearing door-to-any-only so?" samejima. "That sent us here Goddess! After all, it also gives us the power to save the world!"

"That-that's...."

Izumi tried hard to refute him. But he did not find the right reason. He also did not know the reason they were sent here.

"Recommissioning is easy. If we can be sent here, we can definitely be sent back." Samejima shrugged his shoulders. Looks relaxed.

Behind him, the King smiled faintly. He feels happy. I don't know what's on his mind right now.

"Indeed, there's a way to get back to your home world." Albert suddenly chimed in on their conversation.

Hearing that, Yonaka, Izumi and Erina looked at Albert in surprise. Didn't think Samejima's words were real.

"How is it?" Izumi immediately asked.

The king again stroked his beard. He breathed heavily. "Unfortunately, that knowledge was taken from us."

"What does that mean?!" Izumi again growled in annoyance. Yonaka again held her hand, holding her back from acting out of bounds.

"You mean... Other parts scroll it. The part that could be our clue home is in the hands of the enemy?" Izumi asked. Keep her anger from overflowing.

"I'm sorry for our mistake...." Albert lowered his head again.

"Wait on! Isn't this good?" Samejima suddenly exclaimed. Smile widely. "With this, we can defeat the enemy as well as reclaim our way back home! One paddle, two three islands surpassed!"

Izumi immediately gripped Samejima's collar. Push it against the wall and lift it up. Some of the wall ornaments fell due to the power of Izumi.

"You think this is a joke?! We're stuck here! The only way to get home is in the hands of the enemy! And you think this is all funny!?"

"I-izumi-kun!"

"Anyam!"

The calls of the two girls were followed by Samejima coughing. Not expecting such a strong pressure from Izumi. But, a knotty smile was still offended on his face.

"Then, what can you do? Breaking into enemy territory? You can't do anything without their help."

"—!?"

Izumi realized the truth in Samejima's words. He doesn't know what to do anymore. Helping this government is the best option.

"I-izumi-kun's chat... Be calm. Besides, we haven't seen Shinnichi-kun."

"... Hmh!"

Izumi releases Samejima. Consider it his luck because Yonaka was there. The girl was one of the three people who could make Izumi hold back.

"alright. I'll help," said Izumi, somewhat reluctantly.

"Oh! Just incredible! With this, the Human race can—!"

"On one condition." Izumi interrupted the King. No matter the title. "Make sure my friends' safety."

Izumi looked at the King firmly. Seemed serious about his request. Unaware that his words amazed Yonaka.

"Ah, of course. Your safety is all guaranteed. I promise you my soul." Albert bent his body.

The king glanced at the Heroes. A faint smile formed on his face. At first glance, the smile looked mysterious.

'This is too easy. Kukuku.'

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Shinnichi blinked his eyes a few times. Trying to make sure that his eyes are not lying. He could hardly believe his eyes.

The young man heard the Princess' explanation. About the summoning ritual. About Satan and his threat to mankind.

Shinnichi certainly did not believe it. How come? Shinnichi also said that people choose logical thinking.

Trying to convince her, Fiona does something. Something that is beyond the common sense of someone like Shinnichi. The girl used magic.

Shinnichi still felt a cold wind blow towards him. He still remembered the words Fiona had spoken. Something strange; some kind of spell. And in an instant, a miracle.

A huge ice rabbit-shaped statue was created in front of him. The shape looks really alive. Like someone freezing a real rabbit. However, he could see that the statue was transparent.

Usually, he might think that it was common. Many people can make ice sculptures. But, this is different. No one could make the statue in a few seconds. Thats impossible.

Shinnichi stretched out his hand. Touch the statue. A coldness spilled from his fingers. No matter how cold the statue was, Shinnichi could still feel sweat running down his back.

The young man in black stripes circled the statue. Trying to find a reasonable explanation. Unfortunately, nil.

It's not a hologram. Not a trick. He actually saw a girl creating a sculpture out of thin air.

Shinnichi turned to look at the sculptor, Fiona. "What does this mean?"

"Magic, Kurobane-sama."

With a friendly smile, Fiona replied. There is no doubt in the word. Like this was natural to him

"Si.. magic? So, y-you're not lying? This is another world!?" Shinnichi rounded his eyes.

"Exactly, Kurobane-sama. This world, Zelfria is a world different from yours."

"Thou-impossible...."

Despite the strong evidence, Shinnichi remains distrustful. The logical side still remains to insist that something like the other world is impossible. However, his Otaku soul wanted to believe.

He wanted to believe that it was possible. Maybe, that magic thing can happen.

"Is this real? I'm not dreaming, am I?"

Shinnichi looked at both hands. Shaking, either because of coldness or disbelief. After a while, a pair of white gloved hands held his right hand.

"—!?"

Surprised, Shinnichi raised his head. Fiona's warm smile was the first thing that greeted her. Even though the girl's hand felt cold. He could feel his face flushed. His heart rate is rising fast.

The Ice Princess's condition was not much different. The girl did not know why she suddenly held the young man's hand. He never held a man other than his father. This makes him nervous.

However, there was something about the young man pulling himself in. Something he doesn't understand.

"All this is real, Kurobane-sama." Fiona managed to say something. Even though his mind was not careless either. "This world, this kingdom, myself. It's all real."

Shinnichi looked closely at Fiona. He could see himself, reflected in the azure iris of the girl. It looks pretty real to him.

"O-oh, that's...." Shinnichi answered with embarrassment. Not used to the close.

Realizing that, Fiona let go of her hand. He took a few steps back and rearranged himself.

"A-ah, right. My friends, I was summoned here with them, right? Where are they?" ask Shinnichi. Change the topic of conversation.

"Ah, your friends? Sorry I don't know. I just woke up." Fiona apologized for her ignorance. "However, there's a chance they'll meet with the King's Majesty."

Getting that answer, Shinnichi felt clumsy. He realized just how polite Fiona was.

"King? Err... Your daddy?" Shinnichi asked again.

Fiona nodded. "Exactly, Kurobane-sama. My father, Albert Throst Victoria Ainsworth III."

'Too long!'

Shinnichi was beating in the heart. However, he chose to keep it to himself.

"Er... Hime-sama, what—"

"Ah, don't be so polite. Fiona's enough." Fiona cut Shinnichi's sentence.

Shinnichi looked at Fiona for a moment. Don't understand the reason. Even though his own way of speaking was really polite. But, she is a Princess. There was no way someone like Shinnichi would call him by name alone.

"Ah, is that it? Then, Fiona-sama." Shinnichi nodded in understanding. Trying to ignore Fiona's changed expression upon hearing the frills of 'Sama'.

"Is ka—" Shinnichi decided not to say that. It changed it. "—do you know where they met?"

Hearing Shinnichi's changing style of speech, Fiona is slightly disappointed. But, he immediately covered it up and smiled at the Hero.

"I think they're in the throne room. Perhaps Her Majesty is explaining their current condition," explained Fiona. "Does Kurobane-sama want to go there?"

Hearing the proposal, Shinnichi immediately nodded. To him, his two friends were his most precious treasures. He does not want to be alone in this world. Especially after hearing that there were two other people coming with them.

"If it's not troublesome." Shinnichi lowered his head.

"Of course not." Fiona smiled back. He walked past Shinnichi. "Please follow me."

"Ah, fine." Shinnichi nodded. He followed the girl in front of him.

Opening the door of the room, a wide hallway. Fiona turned right. Seemed to understand their purpose. A knock could be heard every step he took.

Shinnichi followed. Admire the white walls decorated with various paintings like the Renaissance era. Sometimes he glanced forward, towards the princess with blue eyes.

Fiona walked quietly. No movement was wasted in his steps. Steady body, silent hands and foresight. The aura of nobility can be felt with just a glance.

Comparing himself, Shinnichi suddenly felt clumsy. He lowered his head, trying not to think about it further.

Right now, he had to meet up with his friends immediately.

Silently, the Princess and the Hero walked through the silent passage inside the royal castle.