The Ultimate Internet Power

New Heroine?

City Waterfall.

Daru was walking through parts of the city that Daru had not traced yesterday. Set him up in a shanty shop located deep in a small alley.

Daru was curious about the store and chose to enter it. When he stepped inside the store, a pungent smell started to hurt his nose. With great difficulty, Daru tried to restrain the smell as much as possible so as not to offend the shopkeeper.

Inside the shop, Daru could only find glass bottles filled with colorful liquid. As he was taking a look, a middle-aged woman approached him.

"Is there anything you need?" ask the old woman.

"Is it all a potion?" Daru asked by pointing at the shelf containing the glass bottles.

"Yes, sir, I'm selling potions" the old woman replied.

"I've only ever seen a red herb that works for healing and a blue hue for recovery which, what is the function of that colorful herb that you sell?" ask Daru again.

"I sell magic-type potions, so my potions have a certain magic effect." The woman approached the shelf previously appointed Daru and began to explain what herbs he sold.

Daru was amazed by the explanation of the magic-filled potion, only this time did he know there was such a potion.

"This is a potion that contains stealth magic. When drunk, the user's body will be covered by stealth magic for 3 hours. The mana used for magic activation came from the potion itself, so it didn't matter to the people who had a slight mana circle to drink it."

"This one exists"

"Wait a minute" said Daru cutting off the old woman's words.

"What's up, Mister?" ask the woman.

"You have fantastic herbs, but why is your store like this?"

The old lady paused for a moment and said, "That's because Waterfall city is too safe, no one needs these herbs."

"But with these ingredients, I believe the trading company will be interested in buying it and spreading it to other regions" Daru said

"I'm too old to make potions in large quantities. Although not many people can make potions like this, but the trading company always pay attention to the quantity," replied the old woman with a listless bow.

Potency! In the Kingdom of Resia I have never heard of any potion like this, Daru thought.

"I have quite a large area in the south. If you'd like, set up shop there, I'll cover the construction costs and raw materials of the potions. Instead, I want a few percent profit" Daru said.

"You're kidding. I am too old to travel, and as I said earlier, I am too old to make potions in large quantities. I'm afraid it will hurt you" said the woman, trying to resist.

"I will provide competent workers, and for the matter of traveling, I can use teleportation magic for you. I believe that living and selling in my area is better than waiting for customers who do not come to this store." Daru smiled kindly.

The woman pondered at Daru's offer. Daru's offer was indeed very attractive, however, the woman still did not know Daru well, she was a little suspicious.

"Are you a Noble?" ask the woman.

"No, I am taller than the Nobles in the kingdom where my territory is located," Daru replied with a smile.

"I'll give you time to make a decision for 10 days. Please think carefully," Daru added before heading to the shop door.

Before he stepped out of the shop, he turned around and said, "My name is Daru."

The woman nodded her head slowly and said, "Neia."

Daru leaves Neia's shop and goes around.

....

"Since there are no other interesting things and my activities are just eating and sleeping, we better speed things up" Daru told you.

....

Ten days passed quickly. Daru is currently lying on his rental bedroom bed with a feeling of laziness.

Tok tok tok tok

Suddenly the sound of the door being knocked was heard by Daru.

"Let's, King Gustave's representative is waiting for you at the reception desk." The one who spoke from behind the door was Emilia. It has been almost 2 weeks since Daru stayed at Tracker's inn, and during that time, Emilia and Daru interacted daily, making them familiar with each other.

"Okay, I'll be there." Daru immediately got out of his bed and walked towards the door.

When Daru opened the door, he saw Emilia standing there in her work clothes. When Daru paid more attention to Emilia's face, Daru was stunned because Emilia was wearing makeup that was quite compatible with her face.

Daru was stunned long enough to make Emilia blush a little because she realized that Daru's reaction was due to the makeup on Emilia's face.

"Da-Daru, please don't look at me like that" Emilia said as she lowered her face in embarrassment.

"ah! Sorry, I'm just surprised that you don't usually use makeup," Daru replied with a friendly smile.

"A-doesn't it suit me?" ask Emilia.

"That's appropriate, you're beautiful" Daru replied before leaving for the place where King Gustave's representative was.

He called me beautiful! The most beautiful day I've ever had! emilia shouted in her heart.

Daru arrived in front of the reception desk and saw that there were several people in guard armor and a man in conspicuous clothes standing there.

"Are you Mr Daru?" ask the man dressed in the flashy.

"Right, can I help you?" Daru pretends not to know.

"I was sent by King Gustave to invite you to come to the palace now. He said that everything was done" said the man.

"Okay, thanks for the invitation. I will prepare first" Daru said.

"Then, I'll wait in front of the inn." The man bowed slightly towards Daru and walked towards the outside of the inn.

Daru then returned to his room to clean himself up and prepare to depart.

When he reached the door of his room, Daru saw Emilia who was still standing there with her head lowered. Out of curiosity, Daru approached Emilia and peeked at her face from below.

Emilia's face was adorned with a sweet smile yet her gaze was blank, but it did not diminish Emilia's sweetness in the slightest.

Since there was no reaction, Daru cleared his throat fast enough to make Emilia aware of her daydream.

"Sorry!" Emilia shouted and ran towards the back room of the inn.

He's too close! I almost fainted from embarrassment, Emilia said in her heart.

"Why him? It hurt?" murmured Daru before entering his room.

After a while of getting ready, Daru came out of the inn and was immediately greeted by King Gustave's envoy. The two of them entered the horse carriage and went towards the palace.

Inside a large room in the palace, there were seven people sitting in a circle facing a large table with a glass of wine in front of each person. The six people who were there were influential figures invited by King Gustave, while the other was King Gustave himself.

Three of the six figures were from the Royal Noble Family of Saria, while the other three were from other groups that sustained the Kingdom of Saria.

Their expressions seemed enthusiastic waiting for the person to come. The six influential people were enthusiastic about wanting to buy cigarettes in large quantities, while King Gustave, he was enthusiastic about wanting to thank Daru after his illness was completely cured.

Tok tok tok tok

"Your Majesty, Mr. Daru has arrived" said someone from behind the door.

"Okay, Your Majesty."

After a while, the door opened and the figure of a pira was in front of the door. The figure is a handsome and brave Daru.

"Dream!" shouted King Gustave with a faint smile before standing up.

"Mr Gustave," Daru replied with a smile and extended his right hand.

King Gustave was shocked just like King Vanir when Daru first reached out to him.

"Hahaha, you are so brave to a king!" King Gustave laughed out loud before shaking Daru's hand.

"Why should I be afraid of a benevolent king like you, Mr. Gustave," Daru said with a smile.

"Haha, you're interesting! By the way my illness has been completely cured thanks to you, thank you," said King Gustave.

"Together, Mr. Gustave. As a sign of gratitude, you better let me sit down, my legs are already trembling as they continue to stand up" Daru said.

"Ah, stupid me. Sit wherever you want" said King Gustave, scratching his back.

The six people who saw the exchange of words of the two could only fall silent with dumbfounded expressions.

The king said that he himself was a fool!? What the hell is going on!? thought everyone.

Daru sat on a chair near King Gustave. He then looked at the six influential figures and said, "I say hello to everyone, my name is Daru."

The six figures nodded once to let Daru speak.

"I'm sure you've all heard of my shop from Mr. Gustave. My purpose in asking Mr. Gustave to call you here, is to invite you all to my shop on Sarren Hill located south of the Arc Forest."

The six people were shocked because they knew the location of Sarren Hill which was quite far from Waterfall City.

"How do we get there?" ask one of the influential people.

"There's a way out. I will wait for everything near the south gate of Waterfall City. Come there one hour before sunrise, three days more" said Daru.

Everyone nodded and started talking to Daru.

They introduced themselves to Daru. Because the author has been deadlocked about naming figures, then their introduction is not written.

Daru also gives an overview of Sarren Hill, such as restaurants, bars, and regulations on Sarren Hill.

They talked until the sun went down and made them end their conversation.

Daru says goodbye to everyone and leaves the palace for Neia's shop to question Neia's decision.

Daru went into Neia's shop and saw that there were no more glass bottles on display.

"Mrs Neia." Daru called Neia after she did not see Neia's figure there.

"Just a second!" neia shouted from the back of the shop.

After waiting for a while, Neia appeared and approached Daru.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Daru," Neia said.

"Please don't call me 'Master', it feels a little strange to be called that way by you," Daru replied with a friendly smile.

"Then don't call me 'Mistress', just call grandma."

"Grandmother Neia, please call me Daru. I'm here to inquire about the decision regarding my offer the other day."

"I agree, Daru. I don't have the money to survive here anymore" Neia said

"Alright, Grandma. Come to the south gate of Waterfall City in the early hours, three more days."

"thank you. I must have come."

Daru said goodbye and went to the inn to rest.

Daru entered his room and sat on the bed.

"Three more days. Am I ready to receive news about Frey's wedding?" murmured Daru whose expression changed slowly to full of sadness.

"What should I tell him? Happy happy? May you drown in deep sorrow? Hahh .., I'm really not ready."

Tok.

"Daru, can I come in?" Emilia's voice sounded from behind the door.

Daru then changed his expression, trying not to look sad.

"Come in, Emilia" said Daru.

Emilia entered Daru's room and walked up to Daru then sat down beside him.

"What's wrong?" asked Daru who was still hiding his expression with a smile.

"Ti-no, I-I just wanted to have a de-chat with you." Emilia's face turned red.

"I guess what's going on" Daru replied.

Howwasyourday? Have you eaten yet? What do? Why are you being summoned to the palace? What should I talk to him about? thought Emilia.

"Do you have a partner?" Emilia instantly covered her mouth with both hands after saying that.

I'm stupid! thought.

Daru's expression turned into anguish for a moment before returning as usual.

"Maybe it's not" Daru replied briefly. He was trying to hide his sadness.

Emilia noticed Daru's expression change even for a moment. He asked, "Why are you sad?"

"I'm not sad, where did you conclude that?" said Daru with a smile.

"You may be able to hide your expression, but the look in your eyes always tells the truth. Tell me, why are you sad?" ask Emilia again.

Daru then took off the falseness of his expression and began to tell him everything about Frey.

Emilia listened to everything, her heart slashed when she knew that the man who had slowly entered her heart had another heart.

"So, I was confused as to what to say when I met him in three days." Daru ended his explanation.

Emilia leaned her head against Daru's shoulder and said, "I didn't know anyone else was in there. Frey right? Please leave me a little space."

Emilia began to shed tears and made Daru confused as to what to do.

"Why are you crying?" ask Daru who is still confused.

Emilia shook her head then wiped the tears with both hands. He then stood up and said, "I hope happiness comes to you, Daru. Face whatever happens with a smile."

Emilia immediately exited Daru's room, leaving Daru who was still confused himself there.