Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Small House

The hot red burning embers describe their spirit in doing their work. Although tired and sweat soaked their bodies, but their gazes showed they would not stop forging smoldering iron with hammers.

The sound of bells ringing near the door of the store signifies the arrival of a customer.

Both stopped their work for a moment to rest while welcoming customers who wanted to buy goods or take orders from their stores. The silence occurred after the sound of the hammer started to stop hitting the hot iron.

"Dad, drink it."

"Thank you..."

Irho put down a big hammer and gulped down some refreshing water. He looked at the work he had been doing non-stop for more than a week.

He was making swords, but not the swords they used to make.

(I must be crazy about taking this job.)

He had no idea what had happened to him, but perhaps his pride as a blacksmith and a magician would not allow him to give up. Moreover, his daughter was determined. For a father, it was more than enough to provide strength so that he could forge iron in hot coals.

His daughter Fila headed to the front of the store to greet the customers. After a while, Fila returned.

"When can we get a troublesome customer?"

They were known as the best ironmen in the city of Areshia. And because of their fame it is no wonder that they quite often receive strange and troublesome orders.

But so far only one person has the strangest order.

"No dad. We're not customers, we're guests."

"Guests?"

"Not for you, but for me. I think I'd like to walk for a while to get some fresh air. We can continue making Kuro's sword later."

Fila wanted to say that she was going with her guests. From which pressure was familiar, Irho could guess who was Fila's guest.

Making a sword takes a long time. And to make a sword with good quality, then once started, then they can not stop in the middle of the road.

But right now they were making unusual swords and were made in an unusual way. Delaying the work temporarily would not affect the quality of the swords they made. It was precisely if they did not do so, that perhaps their swords would be destroyed just like before.

"Well, I need a break, too. But Fila, I know this sword means a lot to you, but I hope you don't push yourself. You know best what happens if it happens."

"........."

Fila just nodded slowly. He had heard it many times like a regular lecture. Not that he hated it when his father did that. He was happy because his father was worried about him.

Unfortunately, every time his father did that, he recalled something he didn't want to remember.

After showering and changing clothes, Fila left. The sound of bells ringing again sign Fila has come out of their store.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Charl."

Charlmilia leaned against the wall like a lover waiting to date. Unfortunately, she was currently a beautiful woman.

"I should be the one apologizing for interrupting your work. Aren't you busy making swords for Kuro?"

"Aha ha.. So you know that?"

"of course. Don't underestimate the source of my information."

Both are smiling little. Unfortunately it is not a smile that says to be warm.

"So... What do you want to talk about?" ask Fila.

"I think you already know what I want to talk about. It's weird that you ask that."

"..how about we find a more suitable place to chat? And I think I know a suitable place."

The two smiled once more and left together.

The two set their feet out of the city of Areshia. They met friendly guards and knew both. After asking for permission, they went outside the city that was filled with danger.

Upon arriving outside, Fila suddenly whistled. And it did not take long to wait until they came the figure of the black dragon which was now bigger than the last time they met.

"I didn't know you could call Laiko."

"Kuro ordered Laiko to help me if I needed help. Sometimes I go looking for materials on my ride. Maybe because we're together often, we're pretty familiar now."

Laiko meraung kecil seperti memberi tanda kalau semua yang dikatakan benar.

"Come, don't you also want to feel like riding Kuro's favorite dragon?"

"......What did I really miss?"

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The evening mentari has arrived. The sky started to turn black and the starlight started to show a light that illuminated the darkness.

A romantic evening. If both are not women, it's a beautiful night for both.

The two rode Laiko to a hill far enough from the city of Areshia. They landed at the top which was a pretty steep cliff.

Fila came down with a jump. Charlmilia.

After his task was done, Laiko stepped into a corner and wrapped her body like a snake.

"Laiko must be lonely because Kuro and Laila left her alone."

"I didn't know you knew Kuro was leaving. Can you tell them where?"

"It's a shame I was just told they were leaving. Regarding the purpose and when they will return I have no idea. But one thing's for sure, I know they're coming back and what they're doing as long as we don't see them."

"....why can you say such a thing so easily? Don't you like Kuro as much as I do?"

Fila smiled a little. He stepped his foot to the edge of the cliff then he sat quietly. He glanced towards the sky with a nostalgic look.

"Charl, is that all you want to talk about?"

"...."

"I know you want to talk about Kuro, but I don't understand what part you want to talk about. Aren't you in class with him? Unlike you who can see them every day, I can only see them from a distance. Shouldn't you know him better than I do?"

"...."

"So I think asking me for advice was a mistake. I wrong?"

Charlmilia could not answer because she did not know the answer.

Kuro is always nearby, but always on the other side. Approaching two people who love each other is not a permissible act. But he can't lie to her feelings. That's why Charlmilia has to solve all this.

He sat next to Fila and occasionally enjoyed the view of Areshia at night.

"Haaa. I'm sorry, but I don't know who else to talk to. I don't understand why I got to your house. It all just happened without me noticing. Maybe because I know we're someone with the same fate."

The two liked Kuro and became the one who only saw the affection of Kuro and Laila from afar. They could be said to be rivals, but they had already lost first before the match.

"...i don't think you're the kind of person who likes to look around you unless you're really interested."

"You're not wrong. I am often called that. Maybe it's because I was a little tomboyish, so I'm not interested in anything I don't find interesting."

"Then is it because Kuro is attractive, then you always pay attention to him and then consider it love?"

"....what ....you mean?"

"You already know what I mean. You always think why Laila was the one Kuro chose? Why is it that only Laila gets all Kuro's love? And why is Laila so special when you're better at everything?"

"....."

In terms of power, beauty, family status, money. When compared to Laila, Charmilia is better at everything. It doesn't even have to be Charlmilia, Fila is the same. Other than the two, there were still many more that were better than them.

Kuro is someone who can easily attract the attention of anyone no matter their status. It would not be surprising if Kuro could one day marry a king's daughter.

But Kuro didn't choose that path.

"Honestly, I understand all of that. Why did Kuro choose Laila instead of me? If I had met Kuro earlier, it might have been me who would be in Laila's current position. That's the thought that comes up every time you look at the two of them."

Fila's eyes showed a seriousness and sadness.

"....."

"Charl, ..all the questions in your heart are a mistake. You should have known why Kuro chose Laila. Right now I see you're just having doubts about how you feel. Love or admiration. You just don't know your own heart. Charl, is there any other reason why you're rejecting your own heart?"

"......."

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Meanwhile, Kuro and Laila slowly traced the elite area in a comfortable horse carriage. Unlike the bustling city area, the elite region was so quiet and rarely were people seen. Although there was, it was a luxurious horse carriage like the one they rode.

"I know you can earn a lot of money easily, but enough money to buy a country..Oh my goodness, do you want to rule the world with that kind of money?"

"Aha ha. just because I have a relationship with the Demon King, doesn't mean every single one I do has a purpose to rule or destroy the world. And I don't think that's the right word for you to say to your future husband."

"You know I'm kidding, right? But anyway I wonder what that kind of money is for?"

Kuro showed a complicated expression. It was like he was trying to remember something.

"Hmm, look, if you're asked what that money is for, I honestly don't know." Kuro said with a joking smile.

"Stop joking and tell the truth. Otherwise, you know what the consequences are, right?"

"Hey, that's not fair. Why did you forbid me to make love to you just because of a trivial matter? Why do you always use threats like that?"

Kuro is more afraid of not being able to make out with Laila than losing his life. And Laila knew very well how to use her weapon. Woman's weapons.

"...."

"Uh. alright, but stop that look. It makes me sick."

Laila was finally able to smile a little.

"Ehem... First you know I'm not the kind of person who puts money at risk, so why am I looking for money? I think you can guess."

Laila nodded after recalling who she loved.

Kuro can sleep in the worst and weirdest places. He is also not the type of person who likes to choose food. What was there would he eat, even including ferocious monsters.

It could be said that he was a free man and was not bound by rules.

But he doesn't live alone. He has a precious person for himself and for the sake of that person he will do anything. He was even willing to destroy the world for the sake of that person. So collecting large amounts of money was a small thing to him.

"I am raising money to keep watch if one day the Blad clan goes through a crisis. You know we can't always count on hunting, so there are times when we have a hard time that we choose to die. To overcome that, we must have a savings."

Laila understood the outline of Kuro's goal.

"....With money, you can buy food without sacrificing your life....?" Connect Laila.

Kuro nodded confirming.

"really so. That's why I collected the money I earned from traveling around the world, missions that I ran as Shadow Knight, Roku Mikaga and Akashi. I divested it to many companies. Sometimes I lose a lot, but now I just enjoy everything. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that I had raised too much money. Ah aha's.. I almost jumped when I found out the amount of money in my account."

"...Ugh. I can't believe what I'm hearing."

"Because I'm confused about having to spend that much money, so why don't I make a house for dad and Yui? I bought a house in this area and built a new one. Unfortunately, do you know how they reacted when I said I made a home for them in this place?"

"....."

"They were surprised, but strangely they said they would never want to live in that house. To be honest until now I don't understand why they refused. Because I didn't understand, so I told them 'why not buy all the houses in this region for all the members of the Blad clan?' And do you know what I got? I get punches and kicks from both of them."

"...."

Laila understood why they did it.

"Laila, did I do something wrong?" kuro asked with a serious look.

After explaining everything, Kuro instead gets a friendly kiss, but a hard punch on his face.

Laila decided not to discuss the issue of money that is dizzying her head anymore.

"Hm?"

"Is something wrong?"

Laila kept glancing at the window for no apparent reason.

"No. It's just that I feel like I know these streets."

"I guess that's because the streets in this region are mostly similar, so it's no wonder you feel that way. Rather than talk about it, are you sure you don't want to go home first? We're close to your house, so there's no harm, right?"

Unfortunately Laila just put on a complicated face.

He's been gone almost a year never home. Although he routinely gave news to his parents, but there must be a sense of longing for not meeting in person.

"I'm glad you're considerate, but you don't know my family. Since my brother's departure, they've all been more attentive to me and my sister. Didn't I ever tell you they're overprotective? So even though I'm close to home, I don't think I should go home first. Besides, I don't want them involved in this."

Hearing Laila's reply, Kuro could only sigh smallly. He also looks disappointed.

"You know Laila. I just thought that this was the right time for you and your family to meet each other. We are currently searching for Lic and may be met with dangers we cannot possibly foresee. So can you think of seeing them again?"

As a child, Laila did not want to involve her parents. But this also happens the opposite.

Every parent will be anxious to find out their child is in danger. Laila remembers telling her family that she was going to Dragonia with Kuro. At that time his parents prayed that he could come back, and that's when Laila knew that his family was really worried about him.

(Kuro's right. If I don't tell them, maybe I'll regret it.)

Laila has made her decision.

"alright. I-i understand. Tomorrow I'll go home and convey our purpose here. I don't want to make them anxious."

Kuro could finally smile. But the smile disappeared instantly

"You should accompany me too. You're their son-in-law's candidate."

"......Can you postpone it for a few days?"

Kuro is pale, but it makes Laila think this is a good opportunity to avenge Kuro's actions that often play tricks on her.

"You're not afraid of my father, are you? Didn't you say you wanted to propose to me in person? So isn't this also a good opportunity to do it?"

Kuro is getting pale. He looked panicked and was getting cold sweaty.

"...............................give me a break to think about it."

For the first time, Laila felt a big win against her future husband. He finally found Kuro's weakness.

After that, all along the way Kuro continued to be silent. He seemed to be thinking about something complicated. This is a rare sight for Laila.

However, this made Laila happy. He knew Kuro was seriously thinking about their future.

Shortly after, their train stopped. The sound of the gate opening sounded soft in their ears.

They finally arrived.

And after a little patience, Laila was finally able to get off the train. Inwardly he impatiently wanted to see what kind of house Kuro had built for his father and Yui. At the same time he wondered why the two of them did not want to occupy him.

5-story luxury house. From the outside it already looks like a magnificent palace inhabited by descendants of the king. When compared to Laila's house, the house has an area of two to 3 times. I don't know why, the house feels familiar.

"..."

No words came out of Laila's mouth after seeing the house she was going to live in. He knew big houses in the area were common, but for Laila the house was a little special.

Kuro approached after ordering Boris to prepare some things for him and Laila.

"Hows it? Isn't this a small house? I actually want to make double this, but they won't sell their land to me aha ha..."

Laila was still silent.

"...Is something wrong?"

"No. There's no problem. But, but may I ask you one very important question?"

Laila's gaze was really serious.

"Why are you building a house in front of my house?"

Laila glanced back. He could see his house standing solidly at a considerable distance.

"......errrr.....would you like to say that the little house is your home?" kuro said as he glanced back.

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"The reason why you doubt your feelings. You must understand what I mean, Charl."

"...."

"I guess until you solve that problem, you'll never be able to love Kuro as sincerely as Laila. This is the difference between us and him. And I think this is what made Kuro choose Laila over us."

Thas right.

Charlmilia knew Kuro not for love. Their first meeting was due to their parents, and even that was for the sake of a business.

In addition to one of the generals, Charlmilia's father was a businessman who ran a trading business. Their family business was so successful that in wealth, the Charlmilia family was better than the Laila family.

Because of its high status, it is not surprising that Charlmilia became the target of nobles who want status or money. Growing up in such an environment made Charlmilia difficult to trust with others. Not only that, but the tomboyish nature he had also came from the same source.

One day, his father told him to meet one of the men who had an important role in his family business.

Ah.... This time what did you want? Her thought.

If the person is important in his family business, it means that his father wants to use himself as a tool to get what his father wants from that person. In the end, he was nothing more than a tool.

It was with a heavy heart that Charlmilia met the man. She wears clothes that make her look like a woman in general. Beautiful and soft expensive clothes. Although comfortable, Charlmilia felt like she was wearing clothes made of sacks.

That day she was so beautiful and even much to the envy of other girls. Unfortunately, the beauty he showed was not for himself.

(If that's what dad wants, then I'll be happy to obey. I'm gonna make that guy fall into my arms.)

He made a decision. He was tired of living his life that was unclear and had no meaning. At least with what he does, his family will be happy. Sacrificing your happiness for the happiness of others. This is the life that is always passed as a person who has blue blood.

With a strong determination, she decides to get the man's heart, yet-

Something he didn't think had happened.

And that was the day he realized the great mistake he had made.

"....."

While recalling all that, Charlmilia understood why she had such doubt in her heart.

Charlmilia expressed her emotions with a tight grip. His expression was so complicated, but he showed a different gaze than before.

He looked up at the night sky. Two full moons are starting to approach each other. Closer than usual because a rare event is about to happen.

Bloodmoon Ring. The phenomenon of nature symbolizes two hearts that are united. There is a legend that says if you declare love on that day and are accepted, then the couple will be happy forever.

"...ah aha.."

It is just a myth born of a belief. Charlmilia does not believe in myth and mystical things.

(But there's no harm in trying, right?)

"Fila, thank you. Talking to you is the right thing."

"So you've decided?"

"Yes. I will express my feelings. If you think about it, I've never done it."

"I'm the same. Maybe if the time is right, I'll do it too."

Both then smiled. They showed smiles that understood each other. As a girl. And as a man who has fallen in love with a young man named Kuro Kagami.

"...Uh. I think I better find out where they went first. I think it's gonna take longer than I thought."

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"Huh...."

A beautiful and romantic evening. To be with the lover on a beautiful night is matchless happiness.

But Laila's face didn't show that happiness.

He can't. How can he be happy when he doesn't know what's going on with the person he's worth?

He stood on the porch while staring at the night sky. The cold wind blew, making most people would wear warm clothes, but Laila as usual only wore thin pajamas that made her skin visible to the naked eye.

"...Lic, are you okay? ..Where're you? Can you feel that Mama has come?"

Laila looked at the bracelet that was in her hand. The bracelet was the only thing that connected itself to Lic.

The mansion he now lived in could not make him forget his sorrow. Now he understands money and status won't make people happy. It is only the smile that makes people happy.

And the smile that made her happy, had disappeared. Go awayl. No, it was more appropriate that he let the smile go because of his weakness.

Suddenly his hand was touched by the hand of his lover, Kuro. He could feel the warmth flowing from those big hands.

Only when with Kurokah for a moment can Laila forget her sadness.

"Don't worry. We're gonna find him. Even if it means having to use all my money to do it."

Hearing that, Laila gave a small laugh.

"I believe we can do it."

"Yes. Lic's waiting for us. And since we've reached this place, then we must find it immediately."

Laila nodded slowly. Slowly, Laila leaned her head in Kuro's arms. The warmth he felt was incomplete if one of their families still did not return.

"...Lic..."

Laila's eyes were closed. He went to the dream world to forget for a moment all his sorrows and troubles.

"Rest.., Laila."

Knowing Laila was already asleep in his arms, Kuro smiled faintly. She occasionally stroked Laila's delicate and so soft hair.

But that smile disappeared replaced by a scary smile.

"Boris!!"

The figure of the servant who was always ready to take orders had come.

"Ready at your service, Young Master."

Boris looked down to pay his respects. His face looked solemn and his gaze showed a strong fighter.

He is actually a criminal who has committed a major crime. According to the records he was dead, but at the moment he was just a servant in Kuro's house.

"Can I count on you in this matter?"

Boris showed a confident smile along with a terrifying powerful aura. Ordinary people would quiver and immediately run, but Kuro was already used to it.

"I know you've never doubted my strength, but if you ask me that, you're giving me a tough job."

"Are you refusing?"

"...."

Boris's gaze already showed the answer.

"Find out the organization that kidnapped Izriva. No, if you want you can destroy it. You don't have to hold back."

"But-"

"I knew. About that matter let me take care of it. We don't know who our enemy is, but we don't know who is on our side. If that voracious princess or the imperial side wants to be my enemy, I will gladly destroy it with my own hands."

There was no doubt in Kuro's gaze. He has made a decision and he will never withdraw that decision.

Friends or enemies.

If it wanted to be friends, then Kuro would treat them more than friends. But if the enemy, destruction awaits them.

Boris smiled with satisfaction.

"I have nothing wrong with devoting myself to you, Young Master. Let's just say your orders have been done."

"Observe heart. We still don't know who's involved."

"I'll remember, Young Master. All right, now I'm sorry."

Boris lowered his head back and retreated before finally leaving the two of them.

"...."

Kuro looked back at Laila's slumbering face. Today a lot of things happened, it was natural that Laila was exhausted.

Regular breaths and a face so innocent as a child. Laila showed at a glance that she was not sad. He was indeed an expert at hiding such things, but Kuro would never be fooled.

"Laila, you know? For your sake, for your happiness I will do anything. No matter if what I do later will make myself an enemy of the world, as long as you can smile, I will gladly become the Demon King."

Once again Kuro smiled. He kissed Laila on the forehead gently and tried not to wake her up.

He then carried Laila like a princess and led her to a large bed in the middle of their room.

It was a very romantic evening, but neither of them had a chance to enjoy the night.

(I think I should have destroyed them with my own hands. Uh shit! Boris, you better leave one for me. Anyway I want to punish the man who made me miss the chance to fuck Laila.)

"...huh...."

Kuro sighed heavily along with his dirty thoughts.

For that moment, Kuro decides to go to bed as soon as possible because tomorrow he will meet the creepiest father in the world.