The Dungeon Master's
Chapter 201 - Farewell
“You are really very strong, Miss Elin.” Clever said as he shook Elin's hand.
“You, too, can force me to use Buff that means your strength far exceeds my estimates. Nice work, Clever.” Reply Elin with a smile.
After that, the battle practice continued until all the heroes got their turn. In the end, all the heroes lost against me and Elin. Even so, they gained enough experience to improve their fighting abilities in the future.
The most powerful of the six heroes is Ovelia, the Witch Hero. Not only because of the level, but from the beginning of the match training he was very serious about how I fought and immediately adopted him in his fighting style.
Its ability that encompassed the entire magic element evenly made it extremely capable to deal with all kinds of enemies.
While the weakest is Firia, the Healing Hero. It is only natural that He has absolutely no ability to attack and can only defend while giving Buff or healing his comrades.
Even so, if these six people were to fight together….
“I'm not sure anyone can beat you. Well, although I guess there are some parties in my mind that are capable of doing that but…. At least you are very strong at the moment. After the battle is over, let me know. Then I will do Ascension again to you guys.” I said while watching those six heroes.
“Thanks, Mr. Eric, Miss Elin.”
“Eric, Elin. Thank you very much for your help. Even to the point of selling some of your holdings in the real world…. I will fight my best to guard this Kingdom! Ah and also..” Said Arlond whispering something to me.
“Hmm…. You sure about that?” My question's short.
Without answering, Arlond simply nodded his head lightly.
“Good. Thanks for the information. It's very precious to me. Then we'll split up here. See you next time, Arlond.” I said while extending my hand.
“See you later, Eric. I hope your adventure can yield good results.” Reply Arlond while shaking my hand.
Elin was sitting on the ground due to mental exhaustion.
“Damn…. Moving that fast continuously really made my mind exhausted.”.
...***...
...The Alpa Mountains...
...The Northeast Side...
...The Alpa Forest Dungeon...
Me and Elin immediately returned to this carelessly crafted Dungeon. This Dungeon was just a cave illuminated with a torch, small in size, and only had a teleportation magic circle connecting to several important locations.
“Welcome back, Milord.” Lucien said as he slightly bent his body and placed his right hand against his chest.
“Yes, I'm back. So, have you checked the place I told you about through [Telepathy]?” My question's short.
“Fufu…. Sure oes. With the help of that damn woman who ate everything, I was able to find that place easily.” Lucien replied with a proud smile.
Cathy who heard that looked annoyed and immediately commented.
“At least I did not scorch the meat of that legendary level.”
A fight ensued between the two of them, but I was tired of even thinking about it. Therefore, I immediately approached Rianne who was playing her instrument at the door of the cave.
“Rianne, is Nico away?” Ask her.
“Nico…. Yea? She is recording the beauty of nature above..” Reply Rianne in a beautiful tone while playing her harp adjusting that tone.
“Aah…. Thanks very much. By the way, your voice is so beautiful. Next time, sing me a beautiful song.” I said as I left this cave.
Hearing my words, Rianne's face turned red. With such long and straight greenish hair, her beauty was completely beyond human limits. Well, it's only natural that Rianne is a fairy.
“Tuanku…. I'll make you a beautiful song..” Rianne said as she returned to playing her harp.
Meanwhile….
“I have to think of a way to make money!”
Elin appears to be back to her former nature. It is only natural that he had spent all his savings to help Arlond's plan.
...***...
...On the hill…....
In a place filled with lush trees, the stars decorate the night so beautifully. Not only that, tonight the Moon smiles to all the creatures in this world.
Under all the beauty of the sky, there appeared a man who was sitting relaxed while moving objects that floated around him using the gesture of his hand.
His reddish black hair that was quite long moved to and fro because of this light wind.
“Aah…. Eric though? There aren't…. I'm just enjoying the beauty of the atmosphere tonight.” Reply Nico with a melodious voice but impressed relaxed it.
“Enjoying beauty huh? What is the camera for?” Many confusion. I immediately stepped my foot and approached Nico.
‘Bruk!’
I lay down my body and look up at the sky tonight.
“Ah, this camera? I just want to record this beauty and make it as Wallpaper in my room.” Reply Nico without even glancing at me.
Silence also came. The two of us did not speak for tens of minutes. Just speechless…. Enjoy the atmosphere in this virtual world.
Even from this place, the two of us were still able to hear Rianne's chants. Really, his voice was so melodious and made this atmosphere even more comfortable.
Until finally, Nico broke this atmosphere.
“Eric…. I don't want to say it but..”.
He seems to have trouble expressing this. All of that is clearly visible from the look of his face and his disjointed words.
I immediately replied to calm him down.
“Tell me. I won't mind anything.” Reply with a relaxed tone but quite firm.
Hearing that, Nico seemed to smile with satisfaction and closed his eyes.
“Then I won't hesitate anymore. Eric, I think I'm getting out of this party. Even though I've only been together for a few weeks, I've left you. I'm sorry.” Said Nico while giving a face expression filled with sadness.
Lie his name if I'm not surprised to hear his words. However, I try to keep my facial expression calm.
“If you can know, why? Is it because this Party is often fighting and arguing even for the slightest thing? Or because Elin kicked and hit you a lot? Or what?” Many wonder.
Nico was silent for a while before being able to answer my question.
In the end, he stood up from his seat and said.
“Not at all. This is a very beautiful party. Best party I've ever been to. Every second of it gives me happiness that I rarely get in the busyness of my life as a MeTuber.”
That answer made me lose my flat expression. How not, he mentioned that he really enjoyed this party.
“Then…. Why did you decide to go?” Many confusion.
Nico seemed to be smiling faintly and glancing at me.
“After a while I was in this Party, I realized it was Eric. I realized that I was too weak. Moreover, I am just a burden on this Party. And also…. Realizing that I have been enjoying this world the wrong way all this time.”
For some reason, listening to it made my heart slit.
Enjoying this world?
What does Re:Life mean?
All this time…. I just assume this world is the second world that can give me a big advantage. If I act and invest appropriately, then I will make a lot of profit.
That'sthat's all. But to enjoy this world?
Although my lips say ‘I want to enjoy this world’, but my heart always says ‘Do this to get great profit’.
After being preoccupied by my own thoughts for a while, Nico again said.
“I'll be back someday, Eric. But right now, I need time to prepare for my character. Until then, can you leave one seat in your party for me?” Nico said with a big smile and closed both eyes.
Even so….
I know for sure.
That Nico himself didn't really want this to happen. That smile was to cover up the sadness he felt.
Not wanting to leave it like that, I immediately replied to him while standing up.
“Basic…. You've been considered one of my closest friends, you know? Do whatever you want. We're all waiting for you to come back. And also, just say whatever you need. I'm always there for you, MeTuber number one.” I reply while lightly hitting Nico's shoulder.
“Thanks a lot, Eric.”
Without me realizing it, it was the last time I would see him as a helpless Player. As a Player…. It only acts as a camera.