Three Lives

Akiko Rescue

Although I managed to escape but I don't know how to get home. There are only trees around. I didn't know there was a place like this in the forest, and this wasn't a forest near the kingdom either.

"How's this? I wish I could signal this place."

This place is an unknown place after all, but if I signal the sky, Zanir will know.

"You think I'll let it go?"

"What-?!"

"As expected from "Blue roses" you're really clever."

I didn't think he would realize it so soon. How'this? But he even knew the name "Blue rose" which not everyone knew of, as I thought this man was dangerous. Come to think of it, wasn't this guy who attacked the kingdom the other day?

"No need to be so vigilant. At least you're safe here. You guys take him."

Two men came and tied me up again. The bond is firmer than before, and I feel sleepy.

"She fell asleep too. What a troublesome woman."

"Master, can we. hehe."

"Yes, a little tasting this girl."

"Now, we don't know if the demon put a magic spell on him. If you carelessly use it then it's not the pleasure you feel but the pain."

Both of them clicked their tongues and immediately threw me into an iron cage underground.

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Plaque!

I got a really hard slap from Vivi, Akiko's best friend.

"How can you let him get caught! Are you really protecting her?!"

I understand his feelings. He was very upset with me but I couldn't do anything either.

"If you know it will be like this then I will ask Zanir not to give Akiko to you!"

What he said was right. Maybe if I hadn't dated Akiko, she might not have been arrested.

"Return! Please return Akiko to me..."

He pulled my collar and slumped down because his legs were squeezing when he remembered his best friend being kidnapped.

"Relax Vivi, I will definitely save Akiko safely."

We looked towards that voice. It was Zanir, he came with Alistair. Vivi immediately stood up and hugged Zanir, she cried in her chest.

"Please save Akiko! Please! Please…"

"Just calm. I won't let him get hurt, please prepare a nice meal when we get back then we can eat three as usual."

Vivi wiped her tears and strengthened herself.

"Yes, I'll wait for you."

She smiled beautifully, she trusted Zanir very much.

"Reiki, I'll ask you. Previously Zanir entrusted Akiko to you because he believed you could protect him but look now..."

I understand what Alistair means. I'm still weak, I can't protect Akiko well. But that doesn't mean I can't save him.

"I get. So give me a chance!"

I bowed ninety degrees. I wish I could be forgiven for my carelessness.

"All right, but remember. I'm handing over my best friend to you so protect her well." Snap Vivi.

"Thank you."

In any case, despite having to risk my life, I have to protect Akiko because her two best friends have entrusted her to me. I cannot betray their hopes.

"Then we go."

"Go? Whither? Has Akiko's location been found?!"

"Yes, he's in another dimension. That's why me and Eyebrow will open the dimensional door."

I don't understand what they mean but if Akiko is found then now is the time to save her.

"There's not much time."

"We have to go, Zanir."

"Wait...!"

I have to come. I will save Akiko and protect her properly!

"What's up?"

"What did you say? Of course you're going to be stupid."

Oh, I thought they were gonna leave me.

"Come fast! If you still want to linger I'll kill you."

I followed them to a place quite far from the kingdom. It's a very, very terrible forest, I can feel the killing all around.

"We're starting, Eyebrows."

"I understand."

They wrote ancient writings in the air. I'm not sure what they're writing but they're writing really fast. The sky instantly turned dark and the air in which they wrote the little task began to crack.

The air broke like glass and the forest we were in changed. It feels like the place is more gripping and scary.

"I can feel it. Akiko's in this place." Zanir.

"Then, we must save him immediately before this dimension returns to its original state."

Hearing Alistair's warning, we followed Zanir and went to where Akiko was. We arrived in front of a long abandoned house.

"I didn't expect you to come this fast."

The one who suddenly appeared was Roy. She must be the culprit, I now know why Akiko was kidnapped.

"Oi, street cat, where's Akiko?!"

Wow, what a weird call. Roy is a wolf like me and not a cat, so what do you mean street cat?

"If you're looking for him why don't you go find him yourself?"

"Okay, come on Eyebrows."

Zanir and Alistair went to visit Roy calmly. Roy let him pass without a problem. Is it this easy to save Akiko?

"Wait, you guys didn't fight him?"

"You're the only one fighting it. Besides, he can't possibly win against me or Eyebrows."

"Right, the yellow-eyed devil and the red-eyed devil. They're both horrible creatures."

What the hell is that nickname? Why does it sound so scary. I didn't know they had such a nickname.

"We'll be right back, so play with him."

They both just left. I want to go with them but I think I need to take care of this guy first. I'll show him the results of my training.

"Let's fight, Ashura!"

"Forward, Roy!"

Roy and I hit each other and attacked. Like that time, the punch was very heavy but I could withstand it easily. If it's like this, I can win.

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...Alistair's point of view...

"You sure the way is this way, Zanir?"

"Not wrong anymore."

Zanir and I walked down a dark hallway. From the outside it looks like a small house but inside it is vast like a palace.

"But this is supposed to be going to the dungeon, isn't it?"

"Indeed, Akiko was locked up there."

We walked without any problems. It's good but it feels too smooth making it scary, my gut feeling is saying there's something big around here.

"What are you thinking, Eyebrows?"

"It feels too lonely here."

"Of course, because there's a creature called Hellzard hatching."

"You mean Hellzard the first pillar of the 6 ancient guards?"

"Yes, he's the one."

"As it seems, it deserves to feel lonely. When will he show up?"

"I don't know, but I think it's just a little bit more."

It is very important that the creature appears. Because one ancient guard can destroy the world easily but I don't need to worry because there are beings that are stronger and more terrifying than ancient guards. He is right now next to me.

"You must be thinking bad things about me, right, Eyebrows?"

"Nothing."