The Birth of a True Hero
Episode 18 Sincerity
Then we started to enter the cave. The situation in the cave is quite dark and humid.
Then I asked them "Who has the highest capacity here ?!" they look at each other.
"I want to help but I don't seem to be able to do that" senior Alba replied.
"I've entered the final phase of the initial stage of the witch !" answer Ririna.
"Then if it gets darker in the cave for the lighting of the fire magic and focus on defending it, the others guard Ririna because the light will definitely attract the attention of the monsters in the cave !!!"
"All right, we understand Rui !" answer them.
"From now on call me captain or chairman because from the beginning it should be. Remember that especially you Ririna !" I'm firm.
Ririna was only speechless to hear my words but she ended up following him. After some time in the cave, we finally found a Giant spider inside the cave.
They were all a little surprised, then I immediately gave instructions "Alright everyone set up a formation, me and Marco will attack from the front, the three of you wait for the right time and finish this !!"
"Ready captain !" answer them simultaneously.
I lunged to distract him from me, I managed to slash his back and dodge his foot and poisonous fang attacks.
"Haaaaaaaa" Marco with all his might slashed the monster's leg as his attention was on you and finally managed to cut off one of its legs.
The opportunity was not wasted and they directly attacked with their magic "Fire spear, Tornado blast, Flame burst"
"Booms"
"Swiii"
"Bruuk" magic attacks began to hit the monster's body.
We fought long enough that our strength was drained enough, it was because I didn't want to use my mana anymore because I wanted them to win with their own abilities.
But the monster's skin was quite resistant to magic attacks. It made them a little difficult, let alone their focus that was getting reduced for a long time made some of their attacks start to shoot out.
Marco and I continued to lure the monster so that he would not attack my comrade who used magic.
When they all almost ran out of mana I changed the strategy "You guys keep fishing him with where you guys are left, I'll finish it !!" I said straight ahead. They nodded and Marco also helped with his magic.
As their attention focused on the spider, I enveloped my sword with mana and easily thrust my sword into its head.
Finally the giant spider was uprooted, we immediately pierced the part that holds the poison. We finally managed to collect one of those items.
" You made the captain, amazing" said marco and refi.
Then suddenly I was surprised that Elijah had arrived - coming closer.
" Well, I misjudged you, good work for defeating the monster "Said elijah while enduring his embarrassment.
I was quite surprised to hear him praising me, so I understood that he was actually an honest boy.
" Thank you "my reply that made her face red and immediately moved away.
When Ririna was about to talk to me I just switched the conversation.
" Well, since it's late in the afternoon, we continue tomorrow and now return to camp "my command.
" Prepared captain "said them simultaneously.
We all came back and started looking. I went out of the tent to get wind. I met Marco sitting in front of a bonfire.
"ka..kapten what's wrong?! " Electro was surprised.
"Nothing, I just want to sit here and ignore me" I replied briefly
"Why didn't the chairman use captain's magic in today's fight ?" marco asked doubtfully.
" I have my own reasons and didn't I tell you I didn't want people to know what I was capable of "
"Dad it's okay, I'm not the type to beat people up just because of that, just relax I'm not angry "
"Ahh...thank you captain, then I rest first" he said while going back into the tent.
While sitting down suddenly Ririna came near me. I was inspired to go straight away but he stopped me.
"Wait for Rui !!" he said with a confused expression.
"What's up ?! is there anything you need from me ?!" flat answer.
"What was my feeling or from yesterday you always kept your distance from me ?! I always looked for an opportunity to talk to each other like this but I couldn't" Ririna started to look sad.
"All right now say what you want ?!" tanyaku brief.
Then in a hesitant tone of voice he asked "Rui, are you still angry about the incident last night ?!"
I was a little surprised but tried to stay calm "Why should I be angry, besides me and you are just friends, what's wrong if you have a special relationship with someone else ?!" I answered while holding back my emotions.
"No !! I have absolutely nothing to do with senior Alba ! What do you see buk_"
"Enough Ririna" I cut off her saying "Why should I care about your relationship with others ?! After all I have also decided not to get involved with you anymore, so please from now on don't bother me anymore !!" I said, standing up to get out of there.
But suddenly Ririna whines and cries very loudly "Rui... ap..what are you saying ?! No Rui, I don't want that to happen, please this Rui isn't like you !"
I who was very surprised and did not want to cause a commotion and made the other members misunderstand, without thinking long held Ririna's hand and took her away to another location by teleporting.
Arriving there "Why are you shouting like that" I asked in shock
"I care about me ?!" Ririna turned angrily "You're the one who's why, why are you talking like that ?! I don't want to stay away from you, what's my fault, what you saw yesterday was not what you imagined !!!" ririna was still crying.
I was panicking because the crying was getting louder and we were in the woods. When I saw her face crying in the moonlight, it made me realize that she was really tormented by my words. Seeing her crying while wiping her tears really made me realize how stupid I was.
Then I held her head gently "I beg Ririna, stop crying. I have no intention of making you sad and so, I also think you better be with people like senior Alba, not an outcast like me !!!" I try to make him understand my purpose.
"Tidaaak... ap. Did I ever say that I wanted it on you ?! Me..who determines whether you deserve to be with me ?! I don't want to be with her, I just need you Rui, don't you understand that simple thing ?!!!" her crying became smirked with sadness in her tone.
"Ririna be calm, if you're like this, I don't know what to do" I said as I wiped the tears on her face.
"Ak.I'll stop crying if you pull back your words to stay away from me" she said.
"All right, so stop crying now !" reply spontaneous.
"Hiks.hiks..." Ririna tried to stop crying "Yes, what you saw last night was not what you imagined, a..I was with senior Alba because she asked for something to help and I didn't expect she would do that to me !" Say it while crying.
"But he said he liked you and I also felt you fit him"
"You seriously think like that ?! I really don't have any feelings for her !!" Ririna raised her tone.
"You must be happy with a guy like senior Alba" I said a little hesitantly.
"Why do you think so ?! My happiness is something I know more than anyone !! I only need you, so Rui, stop thinking such stupid things as going away from me, I beg of you !!" Said Ririna who grabbed my hand.
I felt the earnestness behind his words "Alright.. If you don't have a problem with someone like me, I promise !!" I replied while smiling at him.
Riria immediately hugged me very tightly from there, I realized that Ririna had more feelings than just a friend to me. But I haven't been able to make such a relationship until I meet my goals.
I who had felt Ririna hug me for too long, started to get a bit uncomfortable "Ba...Well Ririna, instead we have to go back now and instead of you holding me for too long ?!" I asked with a smile that I felt
"Tidaaak..let me continue like this, don't you know how shocked I am to hear you want to stay away from me, so just shut up and accept your fate !!" Say it with a sullen face.
"Hahahhha I'm sorry, then fine" I can only give up on her wish.
After a while Ririna fell asleep and because she was tired of everything that happened today I also unconsciously fell asleep with her.
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