Endless Memoir - Seraph Wedd (read a book .TXT) 📗

to pass the remaining time of my life.

After a week of travel, I reached a village. It was a unique village where houses were within trees. I learned a bit later that the village was named Mujyara.

When I reached the said village, I thought the same thing would happen. However, to my surprise, the men in here were quite tough.

Even after I retaliated when men approached me with ill intent, none of them died. Yes, they were on the verge of death but still, they survived. I found promise within this village albeit a little.

Therefore, I decided to stay there. I was given a house for myself by the village chief named Marco as an apology to the previous incident. Though it may be my imagination that he was sweating like a fountain when interacting with me.

A year after my stay, a change in my life appeared.

Two girls were left to my care. They were named Mary and Nina. It seems that they were survivors from different settlements that got decimated by demons.

At first, our interaction was a bit awkward. The two didn’t even speak a word for a week.

However, after months, their shattered hearts slowly recovered. It was mostly thanks to the warm welcome they received from the whole village.

Still, to provide living expenses for the three of us, I decided to take jobs as an adventurer again.

Due to that, I leave from time to time. But in respect to that, I taught Mary about Magic Circles. I was aiming to make her a magic artificer too.

And just like that, 2 years passed without much events. Though when my headcount reached over 200, I stopped counting.

Still, this world still has surprises left for me.

That day, I arrived earlier from a commission as it was finished quicker than expected.

However, when I reached home, Mary and Nina were nowhere to be found. I asked the Gust’s if they know where the two girls are. Despite them being blue on their faces, they told me that the two were at the training fields.

I ran fast to greet my cute disciple.

However, what greeted me was an unknown man getting close with Mary.

My irritation quickly went over the top of my head. I quickly spoke to the man. However, to my surprise, instead of lust or fear, all I felt from his gaze was awe. It was the first time that a male had that reaction towards me on the first meeting. Still, my irritation won over.

I can’t remember what I said but when I exploded, I activated my best magic «Air Cutter». Still, with a hair’s breadth, he managed to dodge. He got quite some reflexes but not enough to win against me.

I dropped the now used up magic circle from my hand and swiftly drew a new one from my pocket. I threw it towards the ground silently. Then, I stepped at the falling paper intersecting with the new paper I threw. In response, the ground shook lightly but enough to cause everyone to lose balance, the magic «Earth Shaker».

The man in front of me lost his balance but he still looks composed. I felt irritated that even when he’s pushed this much, he’s still relaxed. I pulled a sure-kill magic «Explosion» from my pocket and threw it towards him. For sure he’s dead with this.

The spell exploded and a large amount of dust and smoke rose. When it cleared, I was shocked. He’s still alive?!

Within my agitated mind, I couldn’t clearly hear my or his words but still, I continued the offense. I pulled one of my trump cards, one of my original magic I called «Lightning Strike». I threw the three pieces of paper and all three of those quickly spun around him.

The look of confusion in his eyes lasted for but a moment and turned to his relaxed gaze shortly after. I don’t know why but I felt a shiver down my back after seeing a glint on the edge of his crystal-like eyewear.

I gritted my teeth in frustration. Me? Being afraid? Don’t screw with me!!!

Together with my thoughts, a large amount of light fell to where the man was standing. Everyone was blinded for a short moment but I was prepared so it didn’t affect me that much.

However, the sight in front of my eyes ran different to my thoughts… How come he’s still standing after that?!

Still, I can’t lose!!! I focused the remaining magic power I had and performed another «Air Cutter». However, this time, instead of backing off and dodging, he ran towards me.

My reaction was delayed for a short moment due to the sudden action he did. Then, after he dodged the invisible wind blades through unknown methods, he rammed straight towards my body.

I fell back as I lost balance. I closed my eyes and gritted my teeth in response the impact of the fall. When I opened my eyes, his face was what blocked my vision. I felt my heart skipped a beat after seeing his face up close.

However, as a proud warrior of the Goldbell clan, I can’t lose here!

However, his next words made me shiver in fear.

“…If you move, you know what will happen right?”

His short words sent my calm mind into a wild rampage. Multiple possibilities ran through my mind. I can’t help but blush at the thoughts that I had. I struggled to break out of his grasp but his position was favorable. I can’t even move my hands.

In response to my actions, he inched his head closer. I unconsciously turned my gaze towards his shiny pink lips. Fear and another foreign emotion ran berserk and made my whole body shake fiercely.

“I warned you.”

He said with a fierce grin. His eyes, through the crystal clear eyepiece, was filled with intense light. I felt my whole body tense up. His head inched even closer.

As I couldn’t control my wildly beating heart anymore, I turned my head to the side and closed my eyes. I shut my lips tightly and braced myself on what’s to come.

A few moments of silence passed. Then…

“*Phew*”

He did something and a warm burst of air violated my right ear. I don’t know why but I felt something other than discomfort. My whole body shivered along with this foreign sensation. And in response, I let out a weird voice.

“Hyahhh!”

It was a somewhat foreign feeling but it didn’t feel wrong. Or rather, I felt relief. My whole body lost its strength and together with it, my consciousness. However, in a corner of my mind, something clicked… For the very first time…

[I lost to a man.]

The words that meant everything to me.

Chapter 11: Demon’s Offensive

After the simple dinner, we were passing our time differently.

Mary and Nina both returned inside the tent early. I noticed it a long time ago but the citizens of this world were all early sleepers. Only a handful were like me who stayed awake after dinner.

I headed towards the carriage with a bundle of Luminescence Scrolls. As I was already given permission, I would be making use of that time efficiently.

I heard that we would be travelling for half a whole day tomorrow. I will instead sleep during that time. Efficiency first.

I don’t know what Blaire was doing but didn’t mind it that much. As long as she’s not attacking me, that’s fine. Actually, there’d something much better but I doubt that could happen.

I removed the covering on the coachman’s chair and saw several metal gears meshed with each other in a complicated manner. The only magic circle drawn was drawn on top of a vertical-axis bevel gear. However, the size was too small to properly make out the lines drawn on it.

“What a bummer…”

Since I can’t read it, I took a clean sheet of paper and a chunk of coal. I laid the paper on top of the mark and passed the coal above it. The lines got passed to the paper. However, I may need some time to decipher it.

Also, since I just etched it, the accuracy may fall. It was risky so I repeated the same process several times while changing the stroke direction until I had a dozen copies of the magic circle.

After finishing, I got out of the carriage and stepped down. I looked towards the sky where a blue moon was shining brightly. The stars that I see weren’t the familiar constellations of Earth. But there were still some similarities.

The tranquil surroundings soothed my tired mind.

“Aaaaah!!!”

Suddenly, I heard a shout. I was startled and quickly turned towards the direction where it came from. However, it was too dark to see anything.

Not long after, the loud sound of the bell continuously ringing echoed and woke up everyone. Everyone got out of their tents with an expression of worry and fear.

“THE DEMONS!!! IT’S THE DEMONS!!!”

Someone shouted.

So the enemy kingdom attacked? They are quite diligent to go on offensive at night. Still, I can’t get used to everyone calling them demons.

Soon, Mary and Nina followed by Blaire came to my location.

“Are you okay?!”

Mary asked worriedly. I smiled and replied. If I act scared now, I’d just be increasing their burdens.

“I’m fine. Do you know the actual situation?”

“… They attacked from the east and west sides. A blockade was immediately formed but the front line is slowly getting pushed back. If we are to escape, we need to either go back or forward.”

Blaire immediately summarized the situation. It hadn’t been that long since the battle started. Was she perhaps acting as scout all this while?

“… What’s the chances of escaping?”

“If we leave now, probably around 50%. It will be much lower if we escape later.”

As she was speaking, several carriages were already running away. Only those too tired to move, too scared to move and can’t decide what to do remained. I silently gripped my fist.

… Wait… There’s another choice!

“Mary! Blaire! Go and support the east side! Nina and I will go and suppress the west side! We will help them!”

“B-But! I-I, I haven’t fought with a demon before! I’m scared!”

“So you want to escape and leave all these people here to die?”

“Of course I don’t want that! However––!”

“Don’t worry. I only told you to act as support. If you deem it too dangerous, escape immediately. In the first place, you got that right?”

I pointed towards the gloves that Mary was wearing. It was the pair of gloves that she herself made. Seeing what I pointed out, her expression immediately turned firmer.

“W-What about me?! I don’t have such equipment!”

Nina spoke in protest. I went to the back of the carriage where our baggage were place and pulled out another pair of gloves.

“Use this. The usage should be familiar to you right?”

Instead of answering, she placed mana on the magic circles making it shine. Good.

“Then, move out!”

As I shouted, both Mary and Nina ran away to their respective directions. Blaire too soon followed but I stopped her.

“Blaire, I have one thing to ask of you.”

She didn’t turn around but she stopped. There’s no helping it.

“I don’t know how the enemy will respond to us… If anything bad happened. I’m counting on you.”

I bowed my head lightly. Hearing my words, she just shrugged her shoulders and ran away. I similarly ran and soon caught up to Nina. Looks like the boots were working properly.

It didn’t take long before we reached the front line. Several soldiers donning full body armors while using shields and swords, lances and axes, were desperately fighting back.

The dark surroundings was a bit of a disadvantage. However, if I get close, that’s not a problem.

I looked for a gap in the line and passed. Nina was a step behind me. After passing, I quickly dashed to the nearest enemy’s silhouette. However, I stopped on my tracks the instant that I saw the enemy’s figure.

Large and bulky. Over two meters in height. Arms long enough to reach the ground. Mouth full of ragged sharp looking teeth. And most of all, red eyes full of the intent to take lives.

“… A… A…”

I was shocked. My mental preparation to take lives of similar human being flew to someplace far away. Only fear remained. The demon noticed my presence and ran towards me. I dodged to the side at the last second.

I poured mana to the boots in panic. Strings of words appeared on my head. I quickly read it out loud, trying to chase away the fear welling up inside me.

[Weaving through the endless sky! Unstoppable might prevails! Gather! Converge! Follow the command of the contractor of the sixth gate! «Blitz»!!!]

After finishing the chant, light poured out from the semi-high cut leather boots. When the