Volume 3 Chapter 5 (2/2)

[Well that is true. I’m looking forward to that but I meant something else. Phil, I’m sure you know what I mean. It’s time for our revenge.] (Youya)

[Yeah. I don’t plan on losing again.] (Phil)

Previously, our party had travelled to Flaregard with the goal of defeating the boss monster present there. Since the hidden path to the boss’s room was discovered, there would be a battle for the right to challenge the boss. We had lost the battle to challenge the boss and another party had defeated the boss. Although we were well-known back then, there was a reason why we lost the right to challenge the boss. In order to monopolize the boss room, the parties had banded together forming a clan in a cooperative effort. The clan would decide which party was going to challenge the boss while the rest would obstruct other parties from the room.

I have been trying to collect information about the clan, but it seems like they were still continuing the monopolization with different members. It’ll be difficult for us to overcome them and beat the boss from them, however it is absolutely unforgivable for us to just yield the boss to them. No matter what, we have to obtain the item we want from the Flaregard’s boss.

[Youya, do you have a plan?] (Phil)

[Of course I do. This old man doesn’t pick a fight that he can’t win.] (Youya)

With my current knowledge and reliable party members, it is possible even for us to defeat that clan.

[I look forward to it. Let’s do it. One by one, let’s accomplish everything that our party couldn’t back then.] (Youya)

[Yeah, that’s right. If its us, then we’ll definitely accomplish everything we couldn’t.] (Youya)

I felt the tightness on my arms increase from Phil’s embrace as I let out a small chuckle and pulled Raptor’s reins.

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For several days, we continued to travel continuously while camping out for nights on the road. It’s been a while since I had used a magical tent however the tent worked out fine. Phil’s portion was also okay. With this, I’m not worried about passing the night in the dungeon anymore since we’ve gotten a significant amount of experience for Phil by repelling ambushes and attacks from monsters on the road. Before I even noticed, Phil had already become level 13. With the bonuses from the level reset, the maximum status gain and her excellent equipment, it is likely possible for her to endure a single blow from the monsters in Flaregard. With the Battle Angel’s Protection, she is able of taking another blow, making it somewhat safe for us to bring her to a level 30 dungeon.

[We should see Flaregard anytime now.] (Phil)

[Ah. We got there much earlier than expected.] (Youya)

Suddenly, the scenery around us had changed. The greenery was replaced with volcanoes and mines which were characteristic of the scenery around Flaregard. As the usual road was under maintenance, we took an off-road path and were about to arrive at Flaregard. As we were approaching the city, there was a large formation of horse-drawn carriages in front of us. Just as I was wondering if that group was the same group, the answer came out at once.

[It’s Youya’s smell! Ah, Youya!!. Over here!!] (Luna)

The window of a carriage opened as the energetic voice of a pretty girl with fox ears appeared, with the girl sticking her body out of the window and shaking her hands wildly. I signalled Raptor to accelerate and to keep pace with the carriage as we ran up beside the carriage.

[Is that Luna? Looks like we managed to catch up.] (Youya)

Based on the original schedule, they would have to wait for several days in Flaregard before I arrived, however thanks to the necklace Phil gave Raptor, we managed to catch up with them even after spending a full day heading to the level reset room, status gain increase and a night of hunting.

[Youya, it’s been lonely. I always wanted to see you.] (Luna)

Luna screamed with a happy voice while having tearful eyes. Til followed suit and stuck her body out unexpectedly, looking at Phil before saying.

[Youya I’m glad that you managed to bring my elder sister here safely. However Luna.. Luna has been crying “Youya Youya” every night until the morning you know.] (Til)

[Til, what about your promise!] (Luna)

Luna turned her face away as she turned red and looked embarrassed.

[Sorry. To make up for it I’ll play with you more when we arrive at Flaregard.] (Youya)

[Hmm. 50 points! You’ll have to embrace Luna now or else. Thats why.. Youya, be sure to catch her!] (Til)

Til grabbed Luna’s collar as I started to realise what she planned to do. The two girls began whispering as Luna’s eyes started to glimmer with expectation and her tail began shaking with excitement. I had a bad premonition about what is going to happen.

[If it’s Raptor then it should be manageable even with Luna. Now then, see you later Luna~] (Til)

[Uhn. Til, Luna will be back. Thank you.] (Luna)

Til threw Luna out of the carriage from the window as her small figure soared through the air. This is crazy, what are they doing!?

I quickly grabbed Luna out of the air and placed her at the base of Raptor’s neck. Raptor was surprised by the initial shock, however he immediately collected himself and continued running. Normally, raptors should only be capable of managing two adults. However, as Phil and Luna were much lighter as compared to an adult male, it was possible for Raptor to continue with the three of us. Looking at the carriage, Til had a devilish grin as Selene smiled bitterly behind her.

[Youya, Youya, Youyaa.] (Luna)

Luna began clinging on to me, rubbing her cheeks on my chest. Ahh this is hopeless. I planned on being angry at their reckless actions but if it’s like this I won’t be even be able to reprimand them.

[Seriously, you’re a hopeless child. Anyhow, I’m back Luna.] (Youya)

[Youya, welcome back!.] (Luna)

Anyway, let’s spoil her until we arrive at Flaregard, then I am going to lecture Til about this. I did miss them, and I am willing to spoil Luna, but this and that are two seperate things. As the adult, I’ve to be sure to educate the two children properly. I did not know what they were truly thinking as Luna kept burying her face into my chest and her tail shaking with vigor.