The Power Enthusiast

MINERVO 25: Change of Mind

Nico kept asking Roswel questions about the irregularities he saw and heard from the man in the robe. Cherry, who was also there, was surprised by the appearance of Roswel who seemed surprised, his heart almost dislodged because of it. While Roswel who was standing between Nico and Cherry just smiled amiably, not caring about the reaction of the two boys who were shocked because of his appearance. However, Roswel's attention was immediately drawn to Nico after the boy asked the things that new heroes always ask. As a result, Roswel simply let out a faint smile as he said,

"I'm glad you asked, Mr. Nico," Roswel's smile grew. "My name is Roswell. As for what and who I am, it doesn't really matter, sir. Since I am nobody here, I am just a lowly servant assigned to watch over you, heroes. Then, regarding the question of who 'Master Paul' I mean, it almost made me laugh, Sir. Because Paul is the name of a man who met you this morning in the library of the Giant City of Vineas. Surely you still remember him, don't you, Mr Nico?"

Nico's lips immediately shriveled in annoyance, recalling the incident earlier this morning, which had left his face battered and his glasses broken. "Of course I remember. He was the most barbaric human I had ever met. But, why did you say 'we are so precious to Mr Paul'? What the hell does that mean? And also, why did you use the word 'master' on that delinquent? I guess, trash like him doesn't deserve to be called that."

Roswel chuckled for a moment and finally replied in a soft voice, "I'm actually forbidden to explain these things because this is not my duty, but because you look thirsty for all impropriety, it seems that I have to explain it even though this is Mr. Paul's duty, "And Roswel continued his words warmly, "In short, you have been chosen as one of the ten heroes, and why were you chosen? That's because the firefly-shaped spirit has chosen and entered into your body, Master.

Then, about Mr. Paul. He was someone who was chosen to be a mentor, but unlike the heroes, Mr. Paul was chosen not because of any animal that entered his body, but because of the will of the Sovereign. And the job of a mentor is to guide and direct the heroes to become a true hero. Thus, essentially. So up to here, do you understand, Mr Nico?"

Nico blinked his eyes for a few seconds, he still did not seem to respond to Roswel's explanation, because right now, his head seemed to break. As we know, Nico is a book addict, and he has read many books of various genres in a giant library. Not a few also Nico spent his time reading some fantasy novels, and because of that, he felt what is described by Roswel like the stories in fantasy novels. And of course, Nico felt it was strange. For the most part, fantasy stories are always in the background with the medieval world or more ago than that. While Nico lives in this world in modern times, which is certainly more advanced and sophisticated than the past.

But the thing is, even if what Roswel says is true, it still sounds very strange in Nico's ears. Because the phenomenon of fantasy in the modern world is very impossible and not suitable. And also, the so-called hero also managed to make Nico amazed, because according to him, the function of the hero in modern times feels unnecessary, because in this age there are already military forces in charge of protecting the world. After all, even the world seems to be in a safe and peaceful zone, there is rarely any danger that makes humanity threatened. Once there is danger, at least briefly and not too much casualties.

Until finally, Nico chuckled, belittling Roswel's words with overbearing eyes. "Thank you for the story, Roswel. But forgive me if I don't believe your words. No, I mean, I believe in your words, but I still doubt them. Because you know, what you're explaining is weird, even weird. I thought to myself, are you one of the mental hospital patients? Karen-"

"WHAT DID YOU SAY!?" Suddenly Cherry shouted loudly, she was offended by the words of Nico who mentioned 'lunatic asylum'. Cherry's eyes glared as if her eyeballs were coming out of place. Nico turned his eyes from Roswel to Cherry.

"What's wrong with you? Suddenly yelled like that, are you crazy?"

Sensing the tension starting to come back, Roswel quickly voiced out, so that the two heroes would no longer fight. "I'm sorry, but may I speak?" Despite saying so, Roswel did not care about their agreement, he immediately continued his speech, making Cherry and Nico pay attention to it. "Mr Paul with Mr. Jeddy and Mr. Colin will come here, I can feel it, they are very close. Oh, they showed up."

When Roswel said that, his gaze was directed to the streets and it was true, there was Paul, Jeddy, and Colin who were running here. And apparently, it was Roswel who invited them here through the telepathy he used to do with Paul. Roswel secretly did so while he was already here. Really clever creatures.

Cherry and Nico turn their attention to Paul, Jeddy, and Colin who have entered the white man's yard. Meanwhile, Nico's neighbors who had previously peeked in their windows were gone, they seemed to have no interest in watching anymore.

Hearing all the swearing and snapping from Paul, made Roswel chuckle casually. Then, Roswel responded with a friendly expression, "I'm glad you're finally here with Mr. Jeddy and Mr. Colin" Roswel said in a soft voice.

"Whoah!" Jeddy is flabbergasted to see the figure of Nico who is standing behind the house without a door, even though the door has been destroyed by Cherry. "We'll see you again! And wow! Is this your house!? But why isn't there a door, Bro!?"

"It turns out your stupidity is worse than your friends, huh? Isn't it obvious? My door has been blown. And who do you think blew it up? Heh! That's because of that cute ass of shit." sambar Nico with a cynical look at Jeddy while glancing at Cherry. "But really, I don't think why do you, the trash of society, know where my house is? Oh, let me guess, you guys must know that from this guy who calls himself 'Roswel', right?" Nico glanced at the figure of Roswel who was in front of him.

"Hey Paul!" Colin patted Paul on the shoulder with a troubled face. "As long as we meet this arrogant fellow, why don't you just explain the 'it' thing to him!? Isn't the sooner the better, because I'm starting to feel like he's getting more annoying."

Hearing this, Paul nodded his head, agreeing to Colin's suggestion, and the black-haired man immediately stepped up to Nico with his face. Although Nico actually had a bit of goosebumps looking at Paul's face, but he remained arrogant, maintaining his high self-esteem.

"What else do you want? Are you still not satisfied after hitting my face in the giant library? Are you still not satisfied after your friend Cherry broke my house? And are you still satisfied after-"

"I just want to give you this!" Suddenly Paul takes out a long box from his pants pocket and thrusts it at Nico. "I hate to say it! But I'm really sorry I beat you up in the library and all that I and my friends have done to you! So, help! Accept this as a symbol of my apology, Nico!"

When Paul said it, he turned his head to the side, not daring to look at Nico's face, but his hand still thrust the long box object at the white man. Paul's cheeks were flushed with shame, because 'apologizing' was not his style, but he was forced to do it to make up for all his mistakes.

Looking at the long box that Paul thrust at him, made Nico speechless, until finally his attention was raised to the face of Paul who was throwing his face to the side.

"You're serious?" Nico was surprised, because he was convinced, the contents of the long box thrust by Paul is a new glasses. And worse, yet, Nico was amazed when he realized that on the side of the long box there is a brand emblem of a famous eyeglass company that always produces and markets its products with very good quality and very high prices expensively. And even more crazy, the glasses Paul bought are the latest type that is now trending on the internet. Nico's eyes twinkled at the long box until he finally unconsciously took the object from Paul's grasp and hugged it tightly while grimacing.

Watching Nico's behavior, making Paul furrow his brows in shock, Jeddy holding back his laughter, Colin tilting his head in astonishment, Cherry grieving in annoyance and Roswel shaking his head with a smile. They are currently looking at a different side of Nico than usual.

Aware of having shown his humiliating side in front of the people, Nico hurriedly flicked it, and went back to being as arrogant as before. And in a loud voice, Nico said, "Heh! Who would have thought a delinquent like you could actually buy an expensive item like this, surprisingly, but thank you. I'm so happy" Nico said with a snort. "One more, about something related to 'heroes' and such. Refused it. I don't want to be a hero, because it's a shame. But," Nico cleared his throat. "If you insist, maybe I change my mind."