
A man was currently lying on the ground, where he was training earlier. His entire body was currently being filled with steam, signaling that the skill he was activating was at work. But not far from him, a woman was looking at him with a worried look when she saw him.
“K-You don't what – what Zen?” alice asked, who saw the state of Zen was quite severe.
“I told you to hurt me Alice, not to make me disabled” said Zen who was still lying down and enduring the pain he still felt.
Indeed when Alice heard of making some injuries on Zen's body, she did not know what kind of strength to measure, as she had never trained to lightly injure someone, if using her ice skill.
Alice was trained by her family to use her ice skills to kill or seriously injure her opponent, not to lightly injure someone. So Alice was still confused about arranging her power for Zen's request.
“Finally, I didn't know what to hurt you like” Alice said later.
Slowly the wounds given by Alice began to disappear from Zen's collapse, but Zen could feel some of his ribs still needed time to reunite, after some of them had been broken.
“Ya. Most importantly I can already use my skills, and can improve it” said Zen who was waiting for the skill to work.
The day continued to change, until it became a changed month, making Zen and Alice have been doing this for two months. Zen continued to hone his skill, until now his regeneration skill has been at the S level.
Not only that, the current level of mastery of his Heal skill was also S level, which he could heal his injured comrade very quickly. Then for the Mana Absorb skill, Zen had also reached the E level where he could absorb mana perfectly from his palm.
“It looks like I will leave this village tomorrow” said Zen who is currently resting under a tree with Alice after his training.
“Can't you postpone it for another month?” ask Alice.
Indeed, the relationship between the two of them is getting closer, which Alice is used to living with Zen and Yui in this residence. Actually Zen wanted to return to the inn where he had stayed before.
But Alice rejected his idea, and told him to stay in her house. Quite strange indeed, why would a woman let alone a high-level noble princess, dare to invite men to live together with her.
But for some reason, Alice feels comfortable when she is with Zen and Yui and does not want them to leave her. But it seems, Alice can not resist the departure of Zen at this time, because Zen who has decided his departure far – away days.
“I have to increase my strength, and the Dungeon is the answer. So because the skill I want has reached the target, there is no reason for me to stay in this place longer.
“Then what about me, am I not enough to be the reason you stay in this place longer” that's what Alice said in her mind.
It would be a lie if his proximity to Zen in this village did not cause him to feel like it. But what power, as the daughter of one of the Duke's classy nobles, she was already betrothed to someone else, which benefited her family's standing in the Raven kingdom.
“But at least you can delay your departure for a month, so that we can go together towards Capitals” said Alice who tried to hold Zen back from leaving.
“I actually also want to stay here longer, but I have to stop in Pavel city first” Zen said.
Zen's plan was very simple: he would register himself with the Adventurers Guild in the city of Pavel, the origin of the party led by Bennard, and went through several missions in the city to raise the level of his adventurer.
After reaching rank C, he then went to the Royal Capital of Raven, to enter the Great Dungeon that was there, where the rules of entering a Great Dungeon must be adventurers with rank C.
“Didn't I say I would tell my father to give me a letter of recommendation to enter the dungeon?” said Alice, who actually knew why Zen wanted to go to Pavel city.
“Did you forget why my hand broke and is here at this time Alice?” ask Zen.
Zen currently did not want to deal with his name of nobility for the time being. Although Alice said that her family was not like that, but Zen decided to use his own strength from now on to get to the top.
“Wouldn't we meet again in Pavel city. Besides I will wait for you there and will depart from there to the Capital with you” Zen said with a smile reassuring Alice. Seeing Zen smiling warmly to her, Alice had to nod in response to Zen's words.
Why did Alice insist on holding Zen for another month, because her internship in this village was a month away. He wanted Zen to come with him when he came back later, but it seemed like the man's decision was already unanimous to leave this place.
“But promise to wait for me there” said Alice and replied in a nod by Zen.
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The next day, Yui who had already grasped Zen's hand was currently staying at the inn where they had stayed first. The inn aunty greeted them kindly, before Zen spoke of his intentions in this place.
The aunt who handled this inn was very sad to hear that the two of them were leaving, but there was nothing that could make her keep them here, and she ended up praying for their safety alone.
“Yui is sad.. but Yui also wants to be with Kakar” said Yui who is currently out of the inn and walking towards the entrance of this village with her Brother.
The Pina Orange Inn has been completely repaired. With the help of some residents and funds provided by Zen, the inn was finally able to be used again in receiving customers. So Zen already owes nothing to anyone in this village.
“Later, if Big Brother fully mastered the teleportation skill, Big Brother will take you to this place again” said Zen.
Yui just nodded, but the look on her sad face did not disappear from her cute face. But their decision was unanimous. Zen, who decided to protect his younger brother, had to become strong quickly to protect him.
Zen and Yui finally moved away from the inn, so their footsteps began to approach the entrance of this village. But something made them smile, as a light blue haired woman was waiting for them there.
“Sister Alice!” yui shouted as she waved her hand and started walking closer towards Alice.
“This, I made provisions for you” said Alice when giving a provision made, when Zen and Yui were near it.
“Ho.. are you sure this isn't a charlatan?” ask Zen.
“Do you think my cooking technique can't develop?” alice asked then with a sullen face hearing those Zen words.
Indeed Alice asked Zen to teach her to cook, because during Zen's stay in her residence, Zen always cooked something for her and she decided to learn it herself so that she could cook it for Zen as well as herself.
“Thank you then..” said Zen received the provisions made by Alice.
“I'll make sure to eat your homemade food Kak” Yui said.
Alice Langung aligned her face with Yui and tightly hugged the girl. After hugging her, Alice got up and looked at Zen in front of her.
“I have one more gift for you” said Alice.
But before Zen asked what gift Alice would give, a kiss headed straight for her cheek. Zen was very surprised by Alice's actions, but Alice who did the action immediately fled and disappeared from the sight of the brothers at this time.
Zen only stared at the disappearance of Alice with a smile. Of course he knows Alice's feelings for him, but it seems Zen must become very strong first so that the – people who will be by his side can live quietly with him.
“Please wait for me... Alice”