ICE EMPEROR

OLD HOUSE

“Hm hm hm..”

Humming in my favorite place and brother Yugi makes my sense of longing for him a little resolved. I am Elna a princess of the Northern Esla kingdom, I am the second child of this royal couple and queen. My brother Elsa is the successor of the Northern Esla kingdom. The kingdom is so peaceful, as is this clear morning. My gaze was facing a tree not far from my sight, there I once played with brother Yugi. When I remembered that my face immediately flushed with a shame that was felt even my cheeks became hotter... The smile never left my face when I remembered the moment where we expressed our feelings for each other...

“Y-yah I would not have expected that Brother Yugi would take the initiative to kiss me to return my feelings. But his way of expressing his feelings back then. t-not too bad.” Said Elna who monologued herself with a shy face while playing her fingers cute. Really if only Yugi saw this, he would definitely directly hug Elna tightly so as not to escape from his embrace. But slowly the smile of Elna showed longing without showing her sadness, because she knew if she continued to show sadness then her mother, father and brother would be worried. If that happens for sure his father will order all the troops to bring Yugi back in any way, and he will not bother his brother Yugi. Given how his parents were so overproctive even to his older brother as well. Now Elna has claimed that Yugi is hers. But he has no intention of taking Yugi just for himself, as there are still people who love Yugi. Remembering that made Elna laugh happily with a cheerful back face.

Brother Yugi. ah no, Yugi. hurry back, I miss you so much...

An already uninhabited house that is the site of an unknown former experiment. There are two people investigating the place as per client's request. The two people were adventurers even though one person was still not officially called an adventurer. Because he is a half-vampire human and does not yet have an adventurer member card. Yes she was a little girl who was only 10 years old, along with a young adventurer who was already considered a teacher by the girl.

“Vira, now it's your turn to level up.” Said the snow-white mane youth that was Yugi.

“Hah..?” confused Vira who is half vampire. His gaze was full of questions about what his teacher meant.

“This is one of my goals for taking this quest. The monsters in this house are the former experiments of an unknown witch. Because of incomplete information they were afraid that there were strong monsters that were experiments that could get out of control. Therefore this quest not only investigates this house, but also eradicates dangerous creatures, as well as this monster.” Clearly Yugi.

“But what does this have to do with me guru?” ask Vira.

“We will raise your level so that you can control the vampire blood in your body.” Answer Yugi.

“Hhmmm..” Vira was confused by the words of her teacher. What by raising his vampire blood level could be controlled by him. But attacking this monster, even he did not know the information regarding the monster they were facing right now. “If the teacher spoke so, the teacher would know the information related to this monster?” ask Vira.

“Only a little, because adventurers who have previously taken this quest only get a little information about the monsters in this house. And it was not thorough, therefore not many adventurers took the risk to investigate this house.” Clearly Yugi.

“So we will continue this research yes.” Connect Vira who already understands the mission they are on.

“As my student you've changed a lot Vira.” Praise Yugi with a warm smile on his face.

Because of the compliment Vira became happy even though she hid it by turning her face towards the right. “Because it aims to raise my level, then I have to deal with it right..” Vira came forward slightly to Yugi.

Yugi looked at the back of Vira who looked so firm without a doubt. ‘She has really changed.’ Inner Yugi pleased. “I will tell you the information regarding this monster, he is Green Snake, his ability is fast attack, he is so nimble and agile. Its main attack is acidic mucus. Be careful if he moves, unwittingly he will directly attack you.” Clearly Yugi.

“Only that?” ask Vira.

‘Entah why the way to ask like me as his subordinate only.’ Inner Yugi sweetdrop. “The weakness is fire element, attack him with your fire Vira.” Yugi.

“Heee... could be a coincidence like this, even though my main element is fire. It's been a benefit to me..” Vira made a fireball in each of his hands. “The first attack..” Fireball in Vira's right hand he threw towards the snake monster very strongly.

Duars

The place where the snake was located became an explosion with fire spreading across the snake pole. But the attack did not hit the snake monster, he first dodged the attack from Vira towards his right.

“Gesit...” muttered Vira.

“Be careful on his quick attack.” Yugi Sweats.

The snake had been left by Vira with its mouth wide open to bite Vira. The fireball in Vira's left hand was directed at the monster by directly hitting it.

Duuaaarrrr

Lacing the head of the green snake with fireballs belonging to Vira resulted in an explosion on the spot and a little smoke. Vira managed to dodge by retreating backwards to keep his distance from the snake. From the smoke the shadow of the snake was still visible, in other words the snake was still alive. A green, bullet-like liquid sized like a ball immediately shot towards Vira from the smoke the monster was in. Vira who saw it instantly dodged the attack by jumping up.

Ceeeeessss

The monster's attack missed the wall behind Vira earlier, looking carefully at the green liquid that made the walls of the house melt. Really like an acid base that can peel anything. If only Vira had been hit by the attack it would have been over already. Imagining it made Vira shiver, after successfully landing Vira immediately jumped back because the green snake attacked him back with acidic liquid. But Vira could still dodge the attack easily.

Vira put his hands together on his head and opened them as wide as possible and made a fireball bigger than before. “Taste this Fire Ball.” The fireball was quickly thrown towards the green snake.

But the snake's movements were so agile that Vira's attack area could be avoided from its strike distance.

Duuuuaaaaaaaarrrrrr

“Great explosive power, does he want to tear down this old house.” Yugi muttered who began to worry that until this house collapsed on them.

“Siiisssss...” hiss green snake with his sharp red eyes glare at Vira. It seemed like he was very angry because fire was his weakness. The snake's movements grew wild and saw a quick turn towards Vira who had just landed not far from him.

“You want to attack me again huh..” Vira coats both hands with fire, forming a glove of fire.

Green Snake again spat out his acid attack towards Vira. With his vampire instinct Vira managed to avoid the attack towards the right and directly jumped towards the snake with the fist of his right hand.

“Horryyaaaaaa..”

Buakh duar

The fist strike hit the snake's head and sent it bouncing against the wall.

“Taste that..” said Vira proudly.

‘I feel that his physique is getting stronger.’ Inner Yugi who was a little afraid if he just beat up Vira, it was possible that he would get that magic-coated raw bogem. “With body strengthening skill plus fire element magic he made a great combination.” Yugi muttered in admiration.

“Still not..” Vira raised his right hand up and made a spear of his fire element. “Feel my last and hottest attack.” The spear he immediately threw towards the snake monster that was still lying on the wall and right about it.

Jleb bruuusssssttt

The attack instantly burned Green Snake alive just after he had stuck it in his body. The fire was getting bigger and the heat could be felt even though the distance was quite a few meters from him.

“How is guru?” vira asked as she puffed out her chest which was still in its infancy proudly.

“You succeeded Vira, I'm proud of you.” Praise Yugi while stroking his silvery head that feels smooth.

“...” Vira who was treated like that was unable to reply to Yugi's words, she was only able to bow down happily with her red face like a tomato.

“But this is not finished, after this there will be many other monsters. Be prepared..” said Yugi remained with his vigilance without being caught off guard.

“Good...” reply Vira with her spirited gaze.

We were moving the house deeper. With a bluish-white light of mine we continued to step through each dark empty room, and find similar monsters before. Of course Vira who exterminated all of them. One by one the Green Snake monsters sprung up, of course I helped a little by stopping the movement of the monsters with my ice element... the rest of Vira lives blasted with the fire element. Either this is just my feeling or the longer my student is enjoying every second of killing monsters. It seems I have awakened the sadistic soul of this disciple of mine...

Tap tap tap

The footsteps of Yugi and Vira echoed in the ever deeper passageway entering the large house. Not long they were in a living room that was so spacious, yes you could say the big house was very similar to the mansion of the rich man, he said, even from the beginning they entered this house they were already greeted by a large room. It is not surprising that it takes a long time just to reach the living room. For a moment they took a quick look at the room, Yugi being helped by its illumination while Vira used her vampire eyes to see in the dark, it seemed like Vira was getting used to her vampire eyes. Although he still could not fully control the eyes of his witch demons.

“Grrrrr..”.

A growling sound they heard from the room echoed. Of course Yugi immediately retreated backwards to make sure his student was not far from him. Yugi raised his right hand upward and along with it the bluish-white light floated above them and enlarged so that the light covered into a dark corner of the room.

“Groooaaarrrrrt..”

A purple tiger with its two long fangs looked so savage and terrifying plus red eyes that stared at them like targeted prey.

“Monster is still not on our mission list. In other words, he's a different monster to Green Snake.” Yugi.

Vira who was beside his left looked at the teacher with a questioning look.

“If you think what we should do, it's clear Vira. We must as much as possible avoid a fight that will harm us. But our mission must also get as much information as possible about the monsters in this mansion.” After saying that Yugi walked forward leaving Vira behind him. “Now leave the rest to your teacher.” Yugi.

“Grooaaarrrrr...” The monster attacked Yugi by swinging its sharp clawed legs.

Seeing that the attack did not make Yugi stay silent, he made an ice wall in front of him using his left hand.

Craaaayy

But it was unable to stop the purple tiger's attack. Yugi's ice wall shattered into pieces easily, it made him shocked and hit by the tiger's attack right on his clothes until it pierced through his skin. There is a scar that is formed three vertically obliquely from his left shoulder to the bottom of his right. The feeling felt by Yugi must be pain with blood coming out of the scratch even though not too much.

“Ahk..” Yugi slightly retreated to keep his distance from the tiger, he held his body which had a scratch there. Blood can be seen on his right hand. It made him feel a bit of pain all over his body. “This monster is able to crush my ice wall with a single strike with just its claws. In other words he was at level 30 and above. Because the wall I created was only able to withstand the usual attacks from monsters that were below level 30. This is no match for Vira..” Yugi murmured amidst his pain.

“Teacher are you okay?” ask Vira with a worried tone.

“Take it easy, I'm fine. It's just a small wound.” Yugi replied with a soothing smile on his face.

Seeing that Vira was a little relieved because her teacher was fine. Yes he also believed that Yugi could not be defeated with just that attack.

“Well because you have made my students worry, then you must accept the consequences of monster.” Said Yugi with his sharp gaze towards the purple tiger.

“Groooaaarrr..” A ball of bluish energy formed in the tiger's mouth ready to point it towards Yugi.

“Ice Barrier.” A wall-shaped ice barrier formed in front of Yugi to repel the attack from the tiger.

Syuuuutttttt

The energy ball was fired towards Yugi at high speed until the floor below them curved in the blue ball's trajectory.

Blaaarrrrrrr

A fairly large explosion occurred in place of Yugi, the barrier he formed managed to withstand the attack from the purple tiger, but it was seen that the barrier was almost destroyed. You could say the monster attack was quite strong even though it could still be held back by Yugi's ice barrier.

“Great, I'd better get it done soon.” Yugi runs towards the tiger to avenge the attack.

The purple tiger's movement halted for a moment after launching its attack just now. When Yugi was near the monster, his right hand stepped on the ground with great concentration.

“Freezing.” The ground under the purple tiger froze until it crept half its body. Yugi who managed to curb the monster just jumped into the air while forming an ice sword in his right hand. “Taste this..” a puncture is ready to pounce on the tiger trapped in the ice.

Jleb

“Groooaaarrrrrrr...” The tiger monster shouted ferociously as he received a stab right in his head.

“Be... Freezing.”

The purple tiger's body froze completely without sparing anything. Yugi who was still sticking his ice sword directly he pulled, instantly the creature was shattered into pieces like a fragile crystal. Yugi landed not far from the monster's destruction while bathed in the ice crystals he had destroyed. Vira who saw it felt amazed for the umpteenth time. His teacher was so powerful that was what he thought. Yugi took a fang and a feather left in the monster's place and put it in a small pouch. Both of those things were the marks of the purple tiger monster that he had just defeated, Yugi picked it up as proof that besides the green snake monster there were other monsters that were higher level than that. Usually it will be taken as a consideration that the mission undertaken by the adventurer has a higher risk so that the pay can change.

Vira who had confirmed that the fight was over, she immediately approached Yugi to see the situation.

“Teacher is okay?” ask Vira.

“Calm down, look I'm fine right.” Yugi replied with a smile.

But it was not enough to ease Vira's worries, he saw Yugi's body that had been scratched by the monster. His clothes were scratches until he showed his stomach a little, the blood that had previously flowed had begun to dry up. But still his teacher had to be treated immediately. Vira took the initiative to take a small posion and sprinkle a yellow bottle on Yugi's stomach. The liquid instantly worked fine and sealed off all of Yugi's wounds.

Yugi smiles warmly at Vira, as Vira's worry makes Yugi realize how much he means to Vira. “I told you I'm fine. wouldn't it be a pity to wear a healer now.” Said Yugi with his logical mind.

“Better I use now than regret later.” Reply firmly Vira while staring angrily at Yugi. ‘Still this teacher said unnecessary, you want to make your student is as worried as hell.’ Inner irritated.

“Ah..” Yugi was a little shocked as Vira snapped at him like a sister who was worried about her brother. It was possible that he had already underestimated Vira too much, she had become stronger now, and who cared about her the most. “I'm sorry for your teacher, I didn't know that you could be so worried about me.” Said Yugi with regret.

“A-me... s-who also cares.” Vira turned her face to the left with her face. In her heart she was happy to see her teacher okay.

“Alright, next time I'll be more careful.” Yugi.

“Hm... it's good if you regret your actions.” Reply Vira with a confident tone.

‘I'd better teach Vira what that's called humble.’ Inner Yugi with cold sweat on his temple.

“Come we continue.” Said Vira who led the way with confidence.

“Padahat previously he was the most frightened.” Yugi sweetdrop.

Not long ago on the way to the innermost room, a brown door with the inscription ‘Lugus’ was clearly displayed in front of them. Yugi felt that the name was not foreign, he also read back the previous mission sheet. It says the name of the owner of this large house before.

“It looks like it's this homeowner's former workspace door.” Guess Yugi.

“See very fragile.” Said Vira knocking on the door.

“Do not hold carelessly Vira.” Yugi Sweats.

But the warning was too late when the door opened on its own and showed an old workroom with shelves full of old books.

Vira lightly went inside even though it looked a bit dark even though it was illuminated by the light made by Yugi. “There is nothing to worry about teacher, look at me fine.” He said while he was in the workspace.

Unwittingly by Vira a blazing red eye in the middle of the darkness saw himself sharply. Yugi who realized that immediately shouted while running towards Vira.

“Awas Vira..”

Hearing the scream made Vira reflect back and how surprised she was by the winged monster with its sharp beak ready to tear itself apart.

“Hyeeeaaaa..” a shrill voice like an eagle made the room echo and made Vira's ears in pain which she ended up covering it with both her hands. But it left him unable to do anything so the attacks that started coming at him could not be avoided.

“Wall Ice..”

Brakes

The attack of the large bird's sharp beak was blocked by the ice wall created by Yugi with a time so thin but managed to save Vira. Yugi, who is still sticking his hands on the ground where the ice creations propagate and form a wall to protect Vira, in a loud tone he calls Vira to stay away from there.

“Go from there Vira.” Shouted Yugi.

Vira who heard the cry of Yugi just opened his eyes and looked in front of him which contained a giant eagle-like bird with needle-like horns that many staring him sharp. With great difficulty and trembling legs, Vira stood up and ran from there. But the big bird didn't let Vira escape from him. With his sharp legs, Yugi's ice wall can be destroyed with a single stomp.

Not wasting any time, Yugi ran towards Vira with a facial expression that was so hardened. The red-eyed giant bird will soon reach Vira.

“Hyeeeeaaaa..” his sharp beak attacks start attacking Vira back.

Seeing that without hesitation Yugi breathed a long breath and stared intently at the giant bird full of anger.

“Ice Dragon Roarrrrrrrrr.

Instantly, Yugi's powerful ice attack froze the bird without leaving a single inch of the body that was not covered with ice. Everything was covered in ice that was so thick and hard, it seemed like Yugi had unknowingly used such great energy to save his disciple.

Vira who was still turning her back to the monster only cowered in fear when she heard a shrill cry before the monster froze. Little by little he began to look back as he did not hear the bird monster cry anymore. How surprised he was to see that the giant bird had been covered in ice so thick and large. It was only fitting that he felt a chill behind him, to make sure something even Vira looked towards his left where the teacher was looking at him full of worry. Without being told even Vira already knew it, if the one who froze this monster was his own teacher.

“Teacher...” Vira ran towards Yugi in a hurry plus the look on his face that still showed fear.

I'm scared, I'm really scared...

“Vira..” Yugi was only able to mutter in relief seeing his disciple was fine.

Not long ago Vira hit Yugi with a tight so that Yugi slightly retreated to the back a little but still could hold himself to not fall. There Vira hugged Yugi so tightly with a body trembling in fear, that's when Yugi was really grateful for saving his student. The girl he was holding, still needed protection from her parents. Yugi returns a soft hug from Vira to calm himself down.

I was so scared, I thought I was going to die right then and there. But the teacher again saved him, this was the first time he was really afraid of death...

Tears dripped onto the ground, the tears were let out by Vira with a relieved face mixed with gratitude for being alive.

I realized something from him. That this student of mine is still a child, like a child who should be spoiled and play with children his age, he said, now he really needs protection from the figure that should accompany him to great. But that figure was not with him, and instead, I would protect Vira until the time came when she could choose the person who could protect her for the rest of her life...

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