
my name is Zayn Endarker, a 17-year-old boy with light gray hair who always looks disheveled.17 years was my age after I was born in this world, but in fact I was 28 years old. and I don't know why now I can live a hard life in this cruel world.
five months had passed since Kayn and I became Magic Knights. I slowly got used to the activities of these demon exterminators.My fighting abilities were also getting honed. even so, there were some things I could never accept from before I became a soldier, working in a group was the thing I hated the most, other people are just bullies who get in the way of my work. That also happens when I am in this world.I hate group work.from my selfishness and perspective, problems start to arise. the problems that made my bleak life change for the better.
at that time I received a very heavy mission.I mean heavy it was not because of a strong enemy or a barrier that was so dangerous. it's a tough mission because I'm forced to work with the person I hate the most. That person is Magic Knight No 3, The Illusion Zatrox Arche. I don't know why I started hating him two months ago, that guy falls into the category of the guy I really want to kill.
i and Zatrox were on a pursuit mission.The targets were some people from the group of blue demons, ranked 2nd in the rank of the strongest demons.they were from the North, they were from the North, and plundering some villages for fun.even though they are only subordinates of the devil, there is no special rank. As I said, this is not a difficult opponent, it is not, it's just the existence of Zatrox that makes me hard to do this task.
an hour into this mission, the group of demons was successfully exterminated.but one demon managed to survive from about to escape.It would be dangerous if the injured demon ate humans to recuperate. we had to chase him.
his position was Zatrox was in front, close to the target, while I was behind. At that time Zatrox managed to capture the demon. but somehow the demon rebelled and managed to escape from it. he also gave a pretty disturbing resistance.I snorted annoyedly.I could have killed him from this distance in one strike. this is why I hate working in groups.
a few minutes into the chase, the demon stopped.it was cornered because of the existence of a deep abyss in front of it. zatrox had not attacked, he still blocked me. After taking into account the circumstances, he was, I concluded that this was the right time to kill the demon.If he jumped up the abyss and escaped, we would not be able to catch up. But if I attacked, my attack would hit Zatrox. there's no time to think mission is everything, everything that stands in my way will be eliminated.
as I expected, the demon jumped into the abyss. the Zatrox also jumped after the demon. stupid time with you Zatrox. where it was collected in my hands. time to shoot. I need to complete this mission right now.
" Laser Beam!"
an enormous red laser beam shot out of my hand, pointing at the demon.Of course my attack also hit Zatrox, because he was between me and the demon.one attack, one attack, all parts of their bodies were reduced to dust. As I expected, one strike was enough to kill him.
" huh, you're a hassle" I said.
At first I thought it was over. But it turns out I was wrong.
" wow, surprise. boy"
the familiar voice went into my ear hole.the direction from the top of the rocks of the mountain.There I saw the figure of Zatrox, complete without any injuries standing sharp towards me. of course I was surprised and retreated a little. It's strange, didn't he disappear because of my attack just now?
" i've been watching you for a long time.you're really lowly, boy" he said.
" you..how did you get there?" ask me "I'm sure I'm sure you've been killed and scorched for my attack"
" you think it's an attack? don't make me laugh, boy" he said, "why do you think I'm nicknamed The Illusion? just so you know, the magic you cast will never kill me"
" it's bullshit!"
" it took you centuries to kill me" he said, "what you attacked is just an illusion, a fool"
" no, it's just bullshit!"
" you're not fit to be a Magic Knight"
" it's bullshit!!"
" oh yeah? let me show you.." I didn't realize, he was in front of me with his hands slipping against my stomach ".Well, I'm saying this is just nonsense.or reality"
consciousness faded. It hurt a lot, his attack hit my vital point.The last moment before my consciousness completely disappeared, he said something.
" just so you know, strength isn't everything, son, you need a heart to be able to control the power in you"
a moment after that, I completely lost my consciousness and fainted.
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my eyes opened again.The first sight I saw was the ceiling of the room. I was lying on a bed, in a room that I did not even know what this room was. It looks like this is in the headquarters. I remember what happened before, about what I did with Zatrox. Then did he take me back to base?
I tried to stand up. Luckily my leg work was not problematic.I thought after I did that to Zatrox I would be punished by sacrificing one of my limbs.
I continued walking out of the room.I am now in a hallway that I do not know.What is this place? I've never been here before, but somehow it feels like it's in the base. It's so quiet. Is it possible that it's late, and everyone's asleep? forget it, the important thing is that I keep going.
a few minutes' walk, I finally found a familiar path.I know this way.it's the way to Oliver's room.
I continued walking, this time towards Oliver's room. From the room, I faintly heard a voice. Who is it? who's talking to him? what are they talking about?
I tried to peek. Take out a little part of my head and immediately pull it back. It's Zatrox! what are they talking about?
" the boy can't stay here" Zatrox said "he could have killed us all one by one..."
" i'm serious, you know what he did to me? " his insistence "he may have failed to kill me, but what about the others? they could be the next target.."
" zatrox, as I said earlier, he's just a lost lamb, with a little direction and experience, he's bound to change"
" even so, at least give in the punishment that can change the dirty nature of it" said Zatrox.
" let me handle it.you don't have to worry about it." said Oliver "I brought him here, so I'll be in charge of it.. I will change and educate them in my own way"
right after Oliver said that, I left them. From his words I knew that he was planning something for me. Damn, I had a bad feeling. I can't calm down, damn it! what will happen to me in the future?
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an extremely violent shock shook my body.ah, what is this? did Kayn wake me up again? I'm still going to sleep again...
" Zayn, Uncle Oliver called us"
my eyes suddenly opened wide, wide open to be exact.my body immediately spontaneously sat on the mattress.
" aha?!!"
seriously, my bad feeling came back.What's the matter this early in the morning calling. Besides why is Kayn coming too?! I probably already know what's going to happen to me. Most likely I will be punished for the incident at that time. But what about Kayn? He didn't do anything wrong, so why was he called? Ah forget it, the important thing is now that we have to hurry to meet Oliver. It would be bad if we delayed it. Problems can get more complicated.
Kayn and I continued walking toward Oliver's room. During the trip, Kayn continued to babble indistinctly. He does not stop scolding me. It seems like the news of what happened to me and Zatrox has spread widely.
We're in Oliver's room. There Oliver was sitting in his chair, staring intently at me. I swallowed spit. What kind of tense atmosphere is this?
"You're calling us uncle Oliver?" I was trembling, anxious maybe.
" Zayn, Kayn"
Eh?! What the fuck?! I was surprised by it. His words sounded like a master driving away his slave. I go back to swallowing for the second time.
" What..there's a problem?" My toot.
" Don't ask Zayn too much, do as I say"
" But.."
" Zayn, you'll be punished for what you did the other day, you'll know that, right?"
I knew this would happen. The punishment really exists. These are all punishments for me.
" I'm not getting you out. I'm sending you to another town, the town of Bluelagoon. There you will study at one of the colleges in the city.." explains Oliver "I have a close friend in the city.he will take care of your school needs"
" Wait a minute, then why is Kayn coming too?!" My toot.
" As long as you're in the academy, you're forbidden to use magic except in desperate circumstances. That's why I need someone who can keep an eye on you without interrupting your learning activities" Oliver said. From here I know what Oliver meant to send Kayn with me. " Kayn's gonna do the job, please help, Kayn"
" Without you asking me to do it, because I'm his real brother" Kayn said .
I'm down. I feel a little guilty for involving Kayn in this punishment.
" You can only come back when you've realized your mistake and changed..." Said Oliver "
" Well..." Answer weak.
" Zay..." Call Oliver, I lift my face, turn to him "don't do anything weird unless you don't love your life anymore"
I flinched, goosebumps. For the umpteenth time I gulped. The threat felt so scary. To the extent that my hair stands.
" For a while your connection with the organization will be cut off.Everything we do will not affect you, and on the contrary, everything you do will not affect the organization" Oliver said " now get ready to go"
" good"