The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 49 - Regret
Shortly after Carmilla used the blue fire magic to burn most of the forest....
"Lu-Lucius.... What the hell is going on? No. gabe.... Who exactly are you?" selena asked with a body trembling in fear.
He was horrified by the boy in front of him.
Carmilla, who had been tired of all the fighting just now, returned control of the body to Lucius.
'Braa!!!'
"Lucius?!" shouted Selena who immediately ran towards the boy who fell to the ground.
Looking at everything from Carmilla's point of view, Lucius was devastated by this incident. Realizing how weak he was over a situation like this.
"Hiks.... Damnit.... Why...."
Lucius was lying on the ground crying over everything that had just happened.
He was reminded of Ironclad's rude but considerate attitude. A person who is no longer alive.
Likewise with the firm attitude of Drakon who always mediate disputes in the group. Prevent many problems that may occur.
And lastly....
He remembered the gentle and kind attitude of Sera. The first time Lucius was that close to a woman, was none other than Sera.
Even Lucius felt Sera was like his own older sister. Always looking after and teaching Lucius things he did not know.
Even if he had only been with the group for a few weeks, Lucius had bonded very closely with all of them.
"I'm sorry." said Lucius as he continued to beat up the ash-filled ground.
"I'm sorry.... If only I were stronger...."
Beside him, there was a sword hilt that he was very familiar with. The handle of his infernal steel sword, which was currently completely melted.
Leave only part of the metal still attached.
"Lucius.." said Selena while tightly hugging the boy.
Despite his extraordinary strength, Lucius was just a boy who still did not understand how cruel the world outside the walls was.
A world where lives can simply drift away, for completely unexpected reasons.
"Already, Lucius.... You fought so well.... So...."
Subconsciously, Selena also started to pull out her soft side. Tears began to flow and wet her beautiful face. While both of his hands were getting tighter in hugging the boy.
"Guild Master, can you.... I'm asking for something?" lucius asked briefly.
"of course. Whatever. Tell me."
Selena could not believe what came out of Lucius' mouth. Makes her wonder if the man in front of her is 16 years old.
And with that, that abnormal monster hunting Quest was successfully completed.
Although it must take a lot of casualties from the talented adventurers, but the number is still better compared to the hundreds or even thousands of civilians who could die in the future.
If the monster is never hunted.
............
A few days later....
The Central Guild finally rewarded the savior from this abnormal monster hunting mission. Including the kingdom that gave an extraordinary gift to the savior.
"With the blessing of the Goddess of Mana, the source of all the powers in this world, the Mana Church is happy to give you this gift" said a priest in a white robe and with a blue groove.
Beside him, several holy knights were seen escorting the priest in giving gifts.
"Hamba received the blessing of Goddess Mana with pleasure" said the savior.
He then stretched out his hands and grabbed a large sword made from Mythril. The strongest metal with the best magic affinity in this world.
"Selena Stormblade, with this, the Mana Church will recommend you to rise to the S level. Look forward to the good news from us, and don't forget to pray to the Goddess of Mana" said the priest, lightly patting Selena's right and left shoulders.
Finally, the priest and the group of holy Knights left this Guild building.
It left only Selena and a few of her employees. As well as about 4 adventurers standing in the corner of the main hall of this Guild.
All of the adventurers were wearing magician robes and carrying simple wooden sticks.
"Congratulations on his achievements, Guild Master! Getting a recommendation from the Mana Church was something extraordinary!" say his employees happily.
So did the four adventurers who immediately congratulated Selena.
Even so....
Selena looked slightly moody and forced her smile.
How not?
'Why would you ask for something like this, Lucius? You should have gotten that recommendation, right?' selena asked in her heart.
Thas right.
The request from Lucius was so simple, that it made the Guild Master himself quite reluctant to accept it.
Lucius asks Selena for the honor, and declares that she killed the abnormal Hobgoblins.
While the blue fire created is none other than the magic of the Hobgoblin.
That was Lucius' request, to hide his true identity.
That reason made him reluctant to admit that he defeated Hobgoblin.
Although....
In exchange, Selena as the Guild Master promised to repay this debt in the future. The debt is where Lucius was the one who managed to save everyone from the threat of the monster.
Selena insisted on providing much support for Lucius, including money if needed.
But unfortunately, Lucius refused everything. He said he didn't deserve it.
............
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of town....
"Aahaha! Come after me!"
"Wait on! Don't run too fast!'
"Haha! He can't go after her!"
The sight of many small children playing in front of the house was able to cool the heart of anyone.
Their happiness and smiles, as well as their innocence towards the cruelty of this world.
Lucius who saw him felt a longing for himself in the past, where he did not know much about how the world actually worked. And just have fun every day.
In Lucius' right hand was a small basket covered in yellow cloth.
Slowly, Lucius walked up to them all while offering some still-warm toast in the basket.
"Don't scramble. There's enough bread for all of you." said Lucius kindly.
"Yey! This good brother is coming again today!"
"Sister! Come often, huh?!"
"I'll call Kristy's sister for a second!" shouted a little girl who ran as fast as she could towards the house.
Sitting on a boulder in the distance, Lucius looked at the happiness of the little children. Unknowingly, his face began to smile faintly.
Not long after, the figure of a mature woman in simple cloth clothes came towards him.
"Mr Lucius. Again, thanks for the help" said the nanny named Kristy.
She works as a nanny caring for all these orphans. Give shelter and food to all of them.
It's a tough task because Kristy, who's busy taking care of all of them, no longer has time to make money.
Because that's it....
'Sruuugg!'
Lucius handed him a small pouch containing about 20 silver coins in it.
"I think that's enough for Sunday, right?" ask Lucius.
"Sir Lucius? M-isn't this too much? If we save money we can last for a few months and...."
"Don't. Spend this week. Buy kids good food and buy new clothes for them. Clothes for you. Next week, I'll find some construction workers to...."
Not finished expressing all his plans, Lucius faced the figure of Kristy who cried bitterly.
"Say.... What about Ironclad's last moments and his friends?" ask Kristy in a voice so soft.
Recalling what had happened to the fight, Lucius replied.
"They fought very bravely. Ironclad saved me so many times there, that's why I can still survive." Lucius replied.
"Thank God.... Least.... They have fought well." Kristy replied as she wiped her tears with her sleeves.
With some hesitation, Lucius finally asked what he wanted to know.
"Lyra, is he here?" ask Lucius.
"No. I haven't seen Miss Lyra in a long time. But I know where he lives."
"Can you tell me?"
Kristy immediately wrote it down on a piece of paper given by Lucius. The address of the residence of the last Ironclad group member, who still survives the horrors of the demon.
After confirming the address he had written down, Lucius immediately stored it in his pocket before returning to ask another important question.
"You didn't tell the kids, did you?"
Kristy immediately shook her head while forcing a smile on her face.
"I'm just saying that Mr. Ironclad and his friends are on a mission in the North for a long time" Kristy replied.
"Good indeed. Then, excuse me first." replied Lucius who immediately stood up from his seat.
Kristy's figure is seen bending her body to pay respect to Lucius. However, the status of the two was very different.
On the one hand, Lucius was a noble. On the other hand, Kristy is just a commoner.
The caste should not be able to speak so casually. But Lucius, who also came from the common people, was not so concerned with caste.
To him, all humans are the same.
What distinguishes them is how they behave and act in this momentary world.