VWOOM! Space warped and condensed somewhere in the open desert, then out came Matthew and the others out of that warped space. Matthew slowly opened his eyes. “Did it work?” He asked himself. He looked around and saw the city gate and wall in the distance. He assumed that they made it. “Heyy! You guys made it!” Isaac welcomed their arrival. “Isaac!” Matthew was happy to see him make it as well. “I’m glad we all made it safe and sound.” Mira said. Apoel intercepted her and spoke up. “I wouldn’t exactly call what happened back there as safe and sound.” “At least we’re alive. That’s what counts.” Yuki said. “I’m tired. Come on.” She walked towards the gate that was not too far in the distance. Matthew looked at Yuki with a confus

A few days after Matthew and the others returned. Matthew was on his morning stroll around the town. This town was different from the one in the Crystal's territory. This town was a bit more advanced looking. With many magic items and weapons shops, including a few saloons and a theater. Matthew always enjoyed looking around. Seeing the diversity of races in this world has always been fascinating. People with fur, animal ears, scales, long ears, huge beards, short and tall, everyone was very unique. He was only wearing a normal shirt. He did not bring any of his equipment nor his magic imbued clothing. He could feel the autumn breeze blowing on his face, cooling it down. He passed in front of a certain shop and its owner immediately called out to him once she saw. “Hey, Matthew!” Leyla waved her hand high at Matthew. Matthew was quite surprised when did. “Leyla?

Yuki rested her back on a wall in the hallway after she ran out of the library. She closed her eyes and took deep breaths. Her heart was pounding out of nervousness. “What is wrong with me?” Yuki whispered to herself. Yuki wanted to bang her head on the wall, but that would be stupid. “Why did I say that?” Why did she have to be mad about it? She knows it herself, she’s only her rank by name. Other than that, she’s nothing. The last team that she had joined, all of them died. Only she was alive. Ever since then, she had been moving alone. With the ability she gained, she was able to grind a lot of low risk quests. She had only been lying to them. She was not strong at all. All she could do was order others around, but she can’t do anything herself. She’s only a burden, but she hid that fact from them. She’s always wondered why she hadn’t lef

Rika soaked a piece of cloth and wringed it so it’s only moist, not wet. Then she placed the cloth on Rose’s forehead. Rose was breathing quite heavily and mist came out of her mouth since the autumn air was a bit colder today. After changing the cloth, Rika carried out the basin of water she used out of the room. Matthew, who was standing by the door, made way for her before he walked closer to the bed. Cecilia was sitting on a chair beside the bed and Yuki was standing in front of it. Matthew stood beside Yuki. “How is she?” He asked. “She’s been having a fever since last night. A bad one. The doctor said it’s not a disease. She just pushed herself, that’s all. She’ll be fine after some rest.” “Is that so…” Matthew sadly looked at Rose who seemed to be suffering through the fever. “I’m go

Matthew, Cecilia and Yuki were gathered in Rose’s room. After Sara left, they had done nothing but sit and wait until Rose woke up. Yet Rose showed no sign of it. She was sweating and breathing heavily. Magic could only heal physical damage, but not diseases or natural illness. So all they could do was hope that Rose managed to pull through. “Hey, uhh Matthew.” Yuki suddenly spoke out of the blue. “I know this isn’t really a good time, but I’m sorry.” “I told you it’s not your fault. But I’m sorry too, for getting angry last night.” “It’s- it’s fine, I understand that I wasn’t really useful.” “Stop saying that!” Matthew accidentally shouted. The room fell silent, not even the sound of wind came. Matthew repositioned his chair and sat properly. “Sorry.”&n