The Return of the True Ruler

Freelance, City of Freedom

After 001 disappeared, Mieko or now her name Yuka stood up and looked around her once again.

Then looking back, he saw a statue of a man and a tree that was as big as a banyan tree.

Then, suddenly, Yuka's Realm Book shone. Yuka quickly opened it.

He was surprised because the book that was originally empty without anything was suddenly filled with a picture and writing.

He also read the writing in the book.

[Statue, is the designation for a sculpture made by humans to their Preceptor. And this is one of the Statue Preceptor in the World, namely the Statue Preceptor of The Wind, Preceptor Anemoi.]

[He said, those who pray to Statue will give Blessing in various forms. Also a select few people would obtain Elemental Power from the Preceptor. Preceptor can choose the person he wants to get Elemental Power, whether from his territory or not.]

[Sacred Banyan's. A giant tree that existed in the Preceptor region of Wind. It was said that Sacred Banyan had many spirits that fell asleep and had a holy power. Maybe that's why there's no Unknown Creature around.]

Yuka could only read it without understanding a bit. It felt like Yuka's head was about to explode due to information.

After reading the annoying information, he closed it and saved it on the Status Screen using the way that was told by 001.

Then after that, he saw the details of the Quest he had obtained.

The quest asks Yuka to go to the faraway city of freedom in front of Yuka. The quest also had a time limit, of about 5 days.

Before leaving, he prayed to Statue, hoping to get some protection during his journey.

Then, he began his new steps towards the City of Freedom.

At first, Yuka thought that going to the city would take at least 2 to 3 days. However, in fact, it only took a few hours for him to arrive.

"Eee... Why did I get there..? Isn't the time limit 5 days? But it's not even half a day." he said.

While thinking about it, suddenly a screen appeared on his face and it made Yuka surprised.

The screen tells Yuka that the Quest she is doing has been completed and will soon change to a new Quest.

And before the start of the second Quest, the screen gave Yuka 3 days to rest and get around.

Yuka was not in the end. After that, Yuka rushed to the City gate.

As he was about to enter the City gate, he was dismissed by the guards. The guards asked Yuka to explain her identity.

"N-my name is Yuka, a traveler. I happened to see a town, so I tried to visit it" Yuka explained to the Guard.

Because the Guards felt that Yuka was not lying, inevitably the Guards had to allow Yuka to go to the city.

After successfully entering, a message emerged that contained that the Realm Book Yuka had obtained new information. Yuka took it out and checked it.

[Freely. The City of Freedom led by the Preceptor of the Wind, Anemoi. In the past, Freelance was a city that accepted anyone. However, ever since His Eminence Anemoi fell asleep, Freelance was in chaos.]

[The chaos was started by the nobles, especially by the Alston nobles who were the royal family of the Alston kingdom.]

[Either since when the reign of Freelance turned into a kingdom. And because of that, the Freedom Warriors were unable to carry out their duties. As a result, there are also many superiors or top people who commit corruption.]

Yuka could only remain silent while reinserting her book.

There were so many questions in Yuka's head.

"What exactly is a Preceptor?"

"Lord Alston? The kingdom? Government?"

"Freelance?"

"Elemental Power?"

Those are just a few questions from so many questions.

However, because Yuka knew that she thought she would not solve anything, she decided to bury her questions first and get around.

"Freelabce city... A city that looks like a very old city. A city surrounded by walls and surrounded by rivers..."

"Cool wind, birdsong, pretty flowers, really nice," Yuka thought as she walked.

As he walked, he passed a fruit stall. Yuka's stomach sounded.

Yuka stroked her stomach, "I forgot that I haven't eaten one bit.. Ughhhh..."

Yuka also approached the fruit stall.

"Excuse me..."

The look on the face of the merchant who was originally happy, instantly became annoyed. He got angry at Yuka and kicked her out.

Inevitably, Yuka can only leave. He doesn't know what to do anymore. His stomach was sounding louder.

Not wanting to starve to death, he went out of the city and looked for fruit in a tree nearby.

And it could be that Yuka was not aware of how many fruits there were in the trees. Then, Yuka quickly took all the fruits she saw and finished them in an instant.

Due to the glut, he decided to take a short break. He immediately found a comfortable place to rest.

And incidentally, there was a camp that was left just like that. He approached and checked around the camp.

Around the camp, he saw signs of life. Lighted oil lamps, new soles, and still warm drinks.

"Hm, means this tent anyone has dong? Well, it's not a break." he lamented.

And suddenly, behind Yuka appeared a man.

The man held Yuka's shoulder. Yuka was shocked and slapped the man in the face.

The man was hit back. He held her cheek while groaning in pain.

"Oh..!! It hurts! What the fuck?!" yelled the man.

"You're fucking it! Why did you appear behind me like that?! You want to surprise me to death ha?! Hah. ha. ha. ha.." Yuka replied.

That guy doesn't want to lose either. "Huh?!! How are you angry anyway?! I should be angry! Why are you in people's camp, ha?! Want to steal?!!" yelled at the man again.

"Hey! Don't be smart to know, okay?! I just happened to find his tent and know you're behind me like that! I almost fainted because I was surprised to know!" reply Yuka.

The two of them continued to accelerate until the day was almost afternoon. As they continued to argue, the two of them lay on the ground with gasping breaths.

"Huh, huh, ha. s-fucking.." said Yuka.

The man lying beside Yuka immediately sat down and spoke to Yuka.

"Ha, ha, ha.. Hey, weird girl, quickly tell me who you are before I strike with this sword of mine," the man threatened as he pulled out the sword next to his pants.

And quickly Yuka introduced herself because she did not want anything.

"So in conclusion, you are Yuka, a traveler who suddenly woke up already here, poor, and memory-lost, are you?"

It's a little bit stabbing, but that's the truth.

"Because I told myself, it's your turn! Say it! You're who?" ask Yuka.

The dark blue-haired, black-blue-clothed and black-eyed man with the dark blue pupils immediately stood up and did a strange pose while introducing himself.

"I am the Grandmaster of Freedom Warrior, my name is Aaron, Aaron Bastian" he said.

"Aaron? The grandmaster?"

Aaron sat back down. "Yes, I'm Aaron, the Grandmaster Freedom Warrior. I just got home after completing the mission at Vigour" he added.

"Finished mission? What mission is it? And if it's true, why don't you go straight to town, even camp?" ask Yuka.

Aaron fell silent. "..it's not the business of strangers like you. It's just a private matter of the Freelance people" he said.

"Ah~ I know, this must have something to do with the nobles, right?"

Aaron was surprised, and immediately grabbed Yuka's shirt.

"You... You know where this information comes from, huh?!!" shouted Aaron.

"A-aw! How do you even ask?! It's clear from people's talk! Uhuk! It hurts!" yuka replied while whimpering in pain.

Aaron tried to calm himself and take off his grip.

"Ugh, damn it, if it wasn't for you Grandmaster, I would've hit and cursed you all out" he said in an annoyed tone while clutching his neck.

"Well, I'm sorry. I seem to be exhausted. Besides, I should know that the old nobles will definitely spread it.." said Aaron in a resigned tone.

Yuka who was initially annoyed, felt a little guilty.

"I'm sorry, instead, I'll give you some money and take you around town, how? Good offer, right?"

Without further ado, Yuka accepts his offer and pulls Aaron into town.