Disclaimer: I don't own either the Persona Series or Danmachi

I just bored and ya need to beware of my bad grammar in here. Read at your own risk and ya has been warned.

I probably just drinking my brain off when I was writing this. Please note the different PoV here and take it with a pinch of salt xD

"Are you okay?" I said when I realized that I was embracing her. She nodded as she awkwardly looked at me, which I quickly releasing her.

Silence…

This is becoming more awkward. As the two of us sitting beside each other and not talking.

"... How do you trust other?"

"Eh?" That was random.

"..."

"Do you think I am able to do that?" Again, that was so vague from her.

"I don't know…" I told her, as trust is something that you earned and is not something you can ask for. Trusting someone means that you think they are reliable, you have confidence in them and you feel safe with them physically and emotionally. And honestly speaking, I don't think she can trust me. I'm kind of suspicious after all, a person who comes from nowhere and we just know each other for few days. Honestly, I wonder why Mia Mama was willing to help me. I can't help but let out a sigh when I'm thinking about this.

And it reminds me the old memory. Just hanging around together doesn't make you a friend with each other. Then again, just having a common goal doesn't do the trick either. So, do we trust each other at that time?

I think I can trust other somehow, as there a thing called social links around that time, but how about now? There'll be no social links to help me this time.

"I see. You're a strange one, Arisato-san." She suddenly smiled.

"Maybe.." I probably the strange one here.

"Heh... I see." we spent our time in silence again before Ryu's getting up.

"... I guess, it'll be hard for me to suddenly changing myself but I might be able to try starting now, as my first step." Ryu smiled genuine as she told me this, it's surprising.. The smile was beautiful that I'm not sure how I should respond about this, it's not like I'm doing something that helps her.

"You know, Minato. When I told you to go with Ryu and making a peace with her. I don't really expect the two of ya will be coming back with this appearance." Mia Mama said as looking at us with furrowed brows, as we're honestly in a tattered mess. Well, to be exact me though, not Ryu as I'm lending her my new set of clothes. Why I'm not changing to the new set of clothes again? It's because I just bought 2-3 pairs with me, and I don't think my appearance was that bad. Ah, maybe it's bad as there are bruises mark all over my shirts and dust on my pants.

"Honestly, I didn't expect it would turn out to be like this too…" I smiled wryly but somehow Mia Mama's smiling after looking at both of us.

"So, ya guys are good now, right?" It's not a question, it's a statement as I nodded to it and I think it goes same with Ryu.

"And Minato, get cleaned faster. I did mention to givin' Ryu a day off, but only Ryu, not ya too. So, hurry up will ya?!" No kidding, and that's the call.

"Hmm… I got a feeling it's getting livelier in the town, nowadays." I said when dodging the incoming attack of the wooden stick.

"Yes, it's that time around the year after all."

".. A festival?" as I'm dodging another incoming thrust towards me.

"Yes, Monsterphilia." performing a step side while dodging the thrust attack, I'm trying to get behind my attacker and launching a counter-attack.

"..."

"Is an event put on once a year by Ganesha Familia. They will fill the stadium for a day and tame the monsters they brought from the dungeon."

"I see... Taming, huh? Sounds like a circus show to me." as my attack successfully connected to my opponent.

"Circus..?"

"Ah, it's nothing. Just what we called in my area about this kind of event." while it's successfully connected to my opponent, she successfully parried it quickly. Quite an agile move, but when I said it's successfully connected, it means my attack won't be stopped in there. The chains of slash, thrust, pierce quickly engulfing my opponent, eating her rythme away with my back and forth attack. Hacking away her offensive ability, making her in passive-state.

"I see.." My attack keeps cornering my opponent, until I finally throwing off her weapon from her hand, making me wins over the fight."Thank you for the explanation, Ryu-san".

"You're welcome." As she picked her weapon back.

It's been a few days since my visit to the dungeon. And I can say my relationship with Ryu has clearly improved as she didn't give me that cold shoulder attitude anymore, well just a little bit though.
And what we're doing now, hmm?
Clearly, we're practicing together or more like training. It all started with one morning when Ryu's asking the other staffs to train with her.

I guess, she has been training by herself for a long time now. And just recently, starting to ask others if they're willing to train with her. I expect them to be strong as well, as I know Ryu's strong. Well, the other staff's strong and that's including Mia Mama, but how strong there. I'm not too sure.
But, for sure it makes me wonder what's up with them.

Anyway, the result of Ryu training together with them? Well, full bash from Chloe and Lunoire. Oh, and Ahnya too. If you're just wondering who's Chloe, she's the black-haired catgirl, a live-in employee in Hostess of Fertility and that goes same with Lunoire, but Lunoire's human. And Ahnya? She's the catgirl that I harrassed last time.

I was really amused when Chloe and Lunoire yelling at Ryu.

"You always go too far! You stupid Elf!" Chloe said.

"I'm never going to train with you again!" Continue Lunoire.

"Bnyya... Nyya Nya!" Let's not minding what Ahnya said here, I don't understand.

To tell you the truth, I won't help Ryu train, with my own initiative of course. But, somehow I can't reject the person as she's coming over while lowering her head requesting me. Yup, can't reject her as she's earnestly asking for that, right? And I think, I need to train myself as well in case something in dungeon happening again. How funny, even though I won't go there again though. And I don't think there'll be a case when monsters roaming around in the central of Orario. And that's how I joined Ryu in her training every morning now.

"Thank you for today again, Arisato-san."

"Ah, yes... You're welcome and good work." I said as we finished our routine and we need to open the cafe in an hour or two. My moves have truly been dulled. I'm really glad that I get a chance to train with Ryu as I need to train myself more.

As always, Hostess of Fertility goes into cafe mode in the morning and turning to bar at night time. Today's business too was doing well. Too well to be honest, until the two catgirls slumped to the table and complained, that they like it better in the mornings as when night time comes, alcohol hungry adventurers come rushing in, which tired them more.
The two's slacking off postures soon noticed by Lunoire as she pulled the two to get back to work quickly, before Mia Mama's sermons coming.

"Those two are the same as always.." Ryu helplessly said in a small voice, which I heard it somehow.

"Right…" I could only be looking wryly at the two catgirls that clearly showing they're reluctant to get back to work. And somehow, my presence has been noticed by one of them, with her running at full speed, crashing to me if I didn't prepare myself towards that incoming crash.

"Mii~naa~Nyan~~... I need some fish dish desu~~ to get me working nya~~.." Ahnya said as she's glomping at me. And how Ahnya's personality towards me changing 180 degrees again?
Err….. It's easy, too easy that I'm speechless. Being a cat race, I thought it'll work if I'm making her favorite food that's some fish based food. And yeah, it does a wonder alright.

"I'll make you some when the kitchen's not busy today, okay?" I said while patted her head to calm down this over-excessive energy catgirl. Before she could shout her victory cry…

"You will be silent."

"Bnnya?!" as Ryu just suddenly had Ahnya by the collar and dragged her away from me, which is a good thing as my hand's full at the moment. I want to give Ryu a thumbs up somehow, as she did it elegantly, fast and refined… that's enough to make me facepalmed.

"...Arisato-san, you're really good at this, huh?" Ryu said talking about how I did my job.

"Ah, yes… This is not really hard after all."

"...Not hard…" Ryu suddenly turning quiet.

"Ah Nya~ Because Ryu used to be so clumsy that she's kept falling all the tasks given to her during training nya~ You need to see her at that time Mina-Nya~. Ryu really needs to be taught at everything. She's really cute at that time nya~!" Ahnya, I'll pray for you in my heart.

"You should be silenced !"

"Unyyyaaaa?! H-Help!"

And that's how our routine goes.

"Minato.."

"Hm... Yes, Mia Mama?"

"I heard ya' didn't know about Monsterphilia, how about you going with Syr tomorrow?"

"Ah, it's that alright? How about the shop, though?"

"Ha ha ha ha…. Don't worry about that, isn't like the shop will be super busy that we can't handle it. Hey, are you looking down on us? Besides, it helps me save up one person's pay." Mia Mama laughingly said that while patting my shoulder. It hurts but I just follow suit her laugh especially for the last sentence.

"Then, I'll take up that offer, looks like it'll be interesting… Hm.. circus in a different world." I said the last sentence with a low voice.

"Did ya said something?"

"It's nothing."

The Monsterphilia is today, the street has been bustling with people that coming around the world to Orario just to see it. Many vendors had set up booths along the street to take advantage of the festivalgoers added the weather that was absolutely perfect for a festival. Honestly, the booths here reminds me of Summer Festival. Unfortunately, there were so many people that the booths were getting in the way.

Dressed in a simple blue long-sleeve shirt and black pants. I said my goodbye with Syr to Mia Mama and others.

"I want to go too… nyaa~ Mia Mama~~..."

"Hmm… going with Minato-kun might be nice, I guess?"

"Fu fu fu fu fu~..."

"... I think so."

"Hehehe, unfortunately for you guys, it's my turn of the day off today. Let's go Minato-kun." Syr said while intertwined her arm with mine.

… my personal space.

"Boy, enjoy the festival, today. Ha ha ha ha.." Mia Mama said patting my back and not forgetting to give me some… pocket money. Mia Mama and you said you going to save up one person's pay today. I sighed as I can't hold my smile from Mia Mama's kindness.

"Souvenir... Souvenir, souvenir… Syr nyaa~ Mina nya~.." Ahnya said tearing up as she gets hold by Mia Mama for almost following us. The catgirl looks dejected like she was left out in the cold as her tail hangs limp and she looks at the ground, poor Ahnya.

"Fufufufu~ leave it to Minato-kun to get it for you."

Hey! And that's Syr is a bad habit. Putting people in some dilemma and pretending it's not her business. It's really funny when you saw her did this to others but not when she did this to yourself here.

Humans, elves, dwarves, animal people, prums, and Amazons. Seeing so many men and women of all ages and races together at one place was overwhelming and inspiring at the same time. One solid block of people that wasn't moving at all turned out to be the end of the line for the Coliseum. The circular building was still a tiny dot in the distance.

The street was so full that it was difficult to move forward. However, the abundance of beautiful fresh flowers and other decorations not normally seen on the buildings made it worth the hassle. Long ropes ran from rooftop to rooftop across the street above everyone's heads. Flags bearing the official logo of the Monsterphilia and the elephant mask of Ganesha Familia hung down from them in such abundance that they cast shadows over the crowd while dancing in the breeze.

The food stalls in the middle of the road drew in many lines of customers with an appetizing mix of amazing smells and the sound of searing meat. Juicy fried chicken and fresh beef came off the flames of grills at a record pace, ah I want to have some too as the vendors trying to keep up with the ravenous fairgoers.

The Monsterphilia was in full swing. There wasn't a frowning face to be seen and that also including Syr.

"Minato-kun, how about we go there?" Syr said while amazed as I'm eating my fifth Jyaga Marukun.

"Hmm… this is good, Syr." I said while getting another Jyaga Marukun. Syr was giving me a tour about foodie around and at the moment, we're in front of the food stall that was serving fried potato puffs or called as Jyaga Marukun.

"I know.. But there's still a lot to see~" Syr said pulling me away from Jyaga Maru stall. My food~~

Honestly, there were so many stands in the area that it was impossible to see everything at once. Thanks to Syr, I really enjoyed this. Syr has been giving me a tour around as I pretty much clueless about the city. And again, I'm glad it's Syr who's accompanying me.

"Minato-kun~ what do you think of this? I think we can get some of this as the souvenir for Ahnya and others~" Syr said pointed to the handcrafted accessory shop.

"Hmm.. this is good, indeed," I said while looking over the collection in the shop. They sold the variety of accessories that I think will also make girls in my world appreciate it highly. Some of the design truly intriguing. My train of thought stopped as I heard Syr's panicked voice beside me.

"Eh? Eh?"

"Syr, what happened?" I asked as Syr rummaging her pocket looking for something.

"Ah~ I forgot to bring my wallet, Minato-kun. And I promised to get a souvenir for others" Syr said depressed. I see, she still remember that, huh? I was thinking, I'll be the one getting the souvenirs for them.

"You can use my money first, here.." I said giving half of my money from Mia Mama to Syr.

"You're a lifesaver, Minato-kun. Thanks~ I'll return this back later." Syr said as she quickly pays off the things she bought. While I also paying for my stuff.

And at that moment, the peaceful street erupts into an explosion of panic at that one word.

"MONSTERRRRRS!"
As something breaking sounds could be heard, loud and clear.

East Main has fallen into a mess. Many people filled the streets once again, with some of them running, some of them in a shocked state, some of them screaming at the top of their lungs and some of them collapse as they collide with others and hurt their foot while the monster set their eyes on towards them.

The monster roar as it slowly creeping closer to the woman that I assume hurts her ankle as she can't move away from the spot. I could feel my arm-sleeve tightened. Syr has gripped my sleeve that I doubt this shirt of mine will last long, with worry face.

"M-Minato-kun…" Syr said while her grip tightened. Ah, and I don't like to be the center of attention. I sighed as I get Syr to release her grip.

"I'll be back soon.." I said to calm her down.

(Third POV)

The monster is weapon swinging down, aiming the injured woman on the floor. Scream, helplessness, and some people that turned their eyes as they can't do anything to help the woman could be seen around as the woman meets her fate.

But…

What horrifying scene they expect, didn't come true. As the monster get thrown back instead. There, they could see the figure of a blue-haired boy, stood in front the woman.

Cheer and scream of joy sounded as the woman was saved.

"Are you alright?" Minato said while holding out his hand to the woman.

"A-Ah.. y-yes.."

"It'll be dangerous here, can you stand?" the woman shakes her head. Minato could see the woman was trembling all over, that must be a scary experience for her, that's what Minato thoughts. As he carries the woman and moves her to somewhere more safer. The monster gets back up at that time. With its roar, the monster rushing to Minato as its angry.

"Kyaaaa!"

"Careful!"

"Behind you!"

"Watch out!" The people around shouted as they are telling Minato the monster still alive.

Readying his stance, Minato taking his initiative to rush in front of the monster, faster than the monster could react, the monster was bombarded by his fists.

"[Sonic Punch]" he applied the force of his fist with Persona skill, as the first knocked the monster all the way for good, leaving a dust. The happy scream could be heard but replaced by horrifying scream shortly as more monsters approaching the area, running amok.

"[Enrage]" the monsters make their way to Minato's direction as they've been provoked and in the bewildered state. Dodging each swing of the weapon and parrying the attacks, the blue-haired boy looks like dancing as more and more people thought of it.

"The hell is that?!" as people gathering around looking at the blue-haired boy fighting off the monsters. A group of adventurers had been arrived but left speechless at the display of the blue-haired boy.

The fight still going with Minato using [Sonic Punch] and [Bash] all over, blood could be seen from his hands as the effect of combining Persona skill with his attack that burdened him more than he expected.

"Minato-kun!" Someone shouted as Minato could recognize the owner of the voice. It's Syr! Is there more monster around that he didn't successfully pull yet? Worry creeping into Minato's mind as he's afraid something happening to Syr. So he quickly turns his head…

"Here !" Syr said throwing a sword to him, which he quickly breathe a sigh of relief as Syr's okay. Accepting the sword, Minato's attacking power increased.

"[Mazio]" small bolts of lightning struck all the monsters, halting their movement ability.

And the series of attack [Double Fangs] [Cleave] [Kill Rush] assaulted the monster as Minato using the skills. One of them died as Minato pierced it like an arrow, other died as he slashed it in half and with the one-two combination, another one died yet again. Before he even had a chance to use [Swift Strike] to finish the rest of the monsters. He felt a gusting breeze passed him as a shadow shot through and leaving the monster into a burst of ash.

There, in front of him stood a young girl with a blond hair and golden eyes that sparkle with a distant light. Men, women, elves and even goddesses who saw her couldn't help but be attracted to her beauty adding the air of mystery that hung over her. The eyes that hard to be ignored, she stood there with the sword in hand. She looks familiar, that's what Minato thoughts.

"It's Kenki !"

"Sword Princess!"

"A-Aiz Wallenstein…" People were awestruck.

"...Amazing. As expected of Loki Familia members.." other added, as the girl only stood there silently, looking around her meeting eyes with the blue-haired boy. Which make the boy realized that he had met her before. The cheer of happiness enveloping the area as the monsters have been dealt with.

'Right... I've seen her in the bar..'

"Minato-kun, are you alright?" my train of thought broken as Syr rushing to my side. Worry etched on her face as she's looking at me.

"I'm okay, Syr.," I said with my arm that has gone numb when I've combined the Persona skills in my attacks.

"B-but…"

"My daughter, she's gone! We got separated, and… AND…!" and not long, a blond typhoon whipped its way around the city. Looks like my job didn't end here, as I turn my head to Syr.

"Don't worry, I'll be back shortly... Sorry, do you mind waiting for more longer, Syr?" I said as Syr nodded.

Asking for more information from the woman that lost her daughter. I trailed back the area possible area her daughter might be in. Even though I'm still unfamiliar with Orario, but I'm proud of my ability in searching.

An explosion erupted voice could be heard, followed a woman's scream cut through the air, as I picked up my pace.

"EE-EEEKKKKKKK!"

The smoke and dust wavered as it started to clear. That's when I saw a familiar long snake-flower like a monster that I've met in 18th floor with Ryu last time, came into view. Its tail was still emerging from between the stones of the broken pavement. And the fuck that monster doing here, this is bad.

I quickly sprinted as I could see some people fighting over that monster right now. I need to warn them as that monster is very sensitive to magical energy. The monster will pursuit you no matter what if you're using your Magic.

Too late...

As I saw the elf girl blown by the monster. Blood erupted from her mouth, splattering on the ground as she landed on her back, body twitching. Seeing that scene, I dash as fast as I could while enhanced myself, preparing for the second attacks that I'm sure will come at any time.

The ferocious carnivorous flower turned its terrifying visage toward the Elf girl. Several more tendrils exploded from the ground as the creature's body slithered toward the helpless elf.

The Amazonian twins, friends of the Elf girl screamed as the monster's head hovered over her. Scream seemed distant. Some residents hadn't evacuated in time, now watched in terror as the creature prepared to devour her. Guild employees and adventurers did their best to guide the unlucky souls to safety as quickly as possible.

'Make it… make it!' I saw the Elf girl that trying to move her arms and legs as the creature's mouth was closing in.

'Damnit!' as I throw myself into this gamble of time.

"AAAAAAAHHHHH!" the scream of the girl could be heard.

"[AGILAO!]" I shouted as I jump on top of the monster's head, stretching my hand and executed point-blank Agilao with my hand as the medium. Roasting the head while bringing it down and the monster's body somehow slashed into the half.

The monster is head had burnt to a dust, not even the cries echoed while the body that has been cut in half slammed into a stone wall.

The headless body still convulsing. It wriggled and twitched for a while before coming to a stop.

"Aiz!" I heard that familiar name again, as my eyes looked at the young girl from before. The girl just nodded as I return the nod. She then set her gaze to the Elf girl that motionlessly lying on the ground.

Before she could take a step forward, the ground in front of her started to crack.

"There's more! Careful!" I said reminding them.

Pale-green stalks rose from the dirt, three of them all around us. Rising up like bars of a living cage, the buds opened wide and bared their fangs to us. And at that moment...

SNAP!

The rapier in her hand shattered...

Are you kidding me?

"Huh.."

"Wha.." words left the three girls as they watched the splinters of metal fall to the ground. Pushed beyond its limit, the weapon literally fell into pieces. Not waiting for them to regain their composure, the carnivorous plants howled as they charged to the girl.

The girl weaved and dodged her way away from me and the Elf girl. The monsters' snakelike bodies slammed into a line of nearby street stalls, sending them flying as they keep pursuing the blond girl.

"Disperse your Magic, they're sensitive to magical energy !" I told the girl as at that moment, that knowledge left me for a while.

The girl nodded as she was about to dismiss the wind protecting her, but then she saw a small human figure out of the corner of her eye, while I also saw the kid. I picked my pace again.

The surrounding area has become an utter destruction. The stone pavement was in pieces, piles of debris everywhere. Near-skeletons of buildings were all that was left of shop and homes that once stood here. The street stalls were completely gone, only the occasional menu or piece of wood amid the rubble proved they were ever there.

I set my gaze on the blond girl watching what she's going to do in that situation.

She made her decision. Strong wind gathered around her as she jumped onto the debris on her left, as if she tried to dodge the monsters' next attack to the right, their long bodies would crush the little girl there in an instant.

"H-Hey... Your a-arm.." One of the Amazonian that running not far from me said that, looking at my burnt-looking arm. Honestly, I couldn't feel one of my hand anymore, as it goes numb and burnt with the Agilao spell together with that monster's head before, the side-effect when using your hand as the medium. And not forgetting after executed the Persona skills before.

(Third POV)

The Sword Princess has been cornered inside the wooden remains of a destroyed shop. One of the monsters had its jaws around the girl, her blond hair just barely visible beneath its petals.

Only the torrent of powerful storm winds was keeping its mouth from closing all the way. At the same time, two more of the creatures were chomping at her legs. The Amazonian twins were doing their best to pull the monster back but to no avail.

Countless fangs were plunging deep into the wind, mere moments away from the girl's vulnerable skin.

"[Agilao !]" One of the monsters was roasted in flame while the other monsters turning their heads to the person who is launched that attacks. The monsters quickly pounced on that person as the boy dodged the attack and utilizing his surroundings to his advantage trapped the monster in the wall while he was standing in front of the girl.

"Are you alright?" The boy held out his hand out helping the girl up, as the girl taking his hand.

"..Yes, thank you."

"You can use this." The boy said while giving the sword in his hand. The two quickly jumped out of the way as the monsters successfully escaped from the trap soon after.

The Sword Princess gaze still trailed on the boy when they split their way.

I give my sword to the girl as I don't think with my meager power right now, my attack will be able to work on this monsters. Better give to someone who'd be able to use it better than me. I've seen her ability first hand, and I'm confident she'll use it better than me. Even though I'm not sure it'll last long, that sword I mean.

I jumped out of the other side as the monster pounced me. It's angry. Dodging the head that keeps pursuing me, I try to look for a way that I'll be able to let out my attack the best.

While dodging the attacks from the monsters, I could feel a gathering of monstrous magical energy around. I turn my head to the direction of that gathering magical energy.

"I beseech the name of Wishe!

Ancestors of the forest, proud brethren. Answer my call and descend upon the plains.

Connecting bonds, the pledge of paradise. Turn the wheel and dance.

Come, ring of fairies.

Please give me strength.

Elf Ring."

There, stood the injured Elf girl from before. I could see her dark blue eyes locked onto the monsters ensnaring her friends as she began her cast. Swallowing the blood that still flowed up her throat, she continued her enchantment. The influx of magical energy getting stronger by a second. The monsters have noticed her and were instantly attracted to her. The monster picked up their speed. Terrifying roars resonating like a broken bell! Pounced towards her. She knew what was coming her way as she braced herself.

However, the girl's comrades were faster. As they get between the Elf girl and monsters. The three girls unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks to slow them down.

"-Harbinger of the end, white snow. Gust before the twilight.

Fading light, freezing land."

Her wounds were open and bleeding as the spear-like tendrils burst out of the ground in front of her. The spear-like tendrils shot through her legs, shoulders, and head but that still didn't discourage her. I watch the flame in her eyes more determined than ever as she continues her chanting. No matter how much blood she coughed up, how many steps she had to take, how many tears she had to wipe off her cheeks, she keeps moving forward. I probably jealous here.

Spirits could break, over and over. Willpower had a limit; nothing was immune. Only those who didn't know when to give up could mend a broken spirit. Only the most stubborn of souls could get up time and again, no matter how hard they fell. How long is it? That I keep moving forward with a goal in my mind. To protect my comrades-in-arms.

"Blow with the power of the third harsh winter-My name is Alf!"

The magic circle rapidly expanded, looking at her, I bring the monsters that have been chasing me, into the line of her firepower.

She was illuminated by blinding jade light as she said:

"[Wynn Fimbulvetr !]"

An arctic blast filled the street as I jumped sideways to avoid it. Chilling white winds overtook the monsters. A layer of frost overtook all of the monsters as their skin, petal, and body frozen in place.

The cheer of joy resounding between the girls, as both Amazonian spun into the air and slammed their heels into the monsters as the now frozen solid carnivorous plants collapsed into a pile of shards. As for the rest finished by the Sword Princess.

I breathe in relief as it solved, turning my head to the direction to pick up the little kid that we saw before. And there, I saw two people. One of them is the little girl from before while the other was Loki. She was holding the young girl in a reassuring one-armed hug at her side while she had a sword in her other arm.

"And here I thought, I could give Aizuu a helping hand." She pouted while I just give her a smile.

"Well, as long as it finished. That's your sword, no? The one in Aizuu's hand." Loki suddenly starting a conversation with me. Which I nodded.

"Then, here ya go. Don't go bother Aizuu about this later." As she shoves the sword to my hand.

"Anyway don't get close to Aizuu.." and threatening me.

Great…

"Ahh! Aizuu~~." and her attitude from before changing into 180 degrees when Sword Princess or Aiz Wallenstein coming.

".. Umm. Thank you for your help to save Lefiya and before."

"Your welcome.." I said as I turning away to go to East Main. Syr must worry right now, I should get back quickly. My step halted as there's a tug behind me. Looking at the source, it's Aiz Wallenstein, her eyes looking at the ground as she still holding the hem of my shirt. Err, what she needs me now, while Loki has been glaring at me.

"... Your arm... You can get it fixed up a bit with the Guild employee over there." She said while pointed the Guild employees that still running around like madmen as they can't let their guard down.

"..ah, okay," I said my thanks as I make my way over there, as I heard the passing conversation between Loki Familia.

"How ya feelin', Lefiya? You could go with the Guild lady, get fixed up a bit, okay?"

"Ah, yes, I shall."

"Tiona an' Tione, would ya mind goin' underground? Make sure there's nothin' down there."

"Yep, yep, can do!"

"And Aizuu, take care'a the rest of the monsters. I'm comin' with ya." Loki said as the group split up to follow her orders.

"Err… this is a severe case of burnt, are you okay?" one of the Guild employee asking me with a worry. I nodded telling them it was fine. The Guild employee then pouring an elixir to my arms, and slowly but surely, I recovered my original tone of the skin.

"..Thanks."

"Your welcome, please don't fight that recklessly again." the employee chimed in.

"I'll try.." as I could see the employee was in sort of a headache now.

"Do you have other wounds or injured?"

"It should be good for now, my friend's waiting. I'll make her worry." I told the Guild employee as I take my leave.

I was navigating myself towards East Main using the dark and narrow side road. Ahnya and Syr have told me that using the side road to getting into Main street is faster as sometimes, the Main street is crowded by people that its hard to get to your destination, especially if you're in a hurry. As expected, there's no one back here, as I picking up my pace, I quickly moved down the path.

Until…

"Kyaa!" I crashed into someone at the intersection.

"I'm sorry. Are you alright?" I think I've been saying this sentence so many times lately. All while helping the person to stand.

"Thank you. And you dropped this." The person said while giving me the small gift packaging. Huh, that was the souvenirs from the time I bought it with Syr. Good thing it was still intact, after that so many crashes.

I said my thanks as I took the souvenirs pack.

"You're welcome." It's a bit dark here, as I can't make out the person's appearance. But, listening to the voice, I assume the owner is a woman. Her entire body covered by a navy-blue cloak, her face was well hidden under a hood. However, I'm sure the woman is a beauty, itself. As her delicate fingers that were smooth to the touch still wrapped in my hand.

And then, she smiled. As her silver eyes meet my eyes.

. . . .

I stunned. Why? The woman- was stunningly beautiful, but I can't put out this weird feeling. As there's something more about her and she's not normal.

Ah, this is not good. For sure, she'll be the center of attention. I look around me, to make sure there's no one nearby. Standing beside her, obviously going to give me a trouble... probably. Even though she had been cloaked from the head to toe.

Ah, let's get away as soon as possible from her.

"My apologies, because of my carelessness, you've fallen. I hope you can forgive me on this." I smiled a bit while handing her my handkerchief.

Again, she smiled. I could feel my back breaking out with cold-sweat. I scratched my cheeks with my finger as I don't know what to say after.

And I decided to make my escape now.

"It's a little dark passing through this side of the road for a lady, I think it'll be a safer for you, Miss-.. to use the Main street next time. Forgive me, as I'm in a hurry and can't compensate you this time." I smiled as I bid her a mouthful of words farewell, while quicken my pace leaving the person behind. I know it was so not me, saying all this kind of stuff to other, but…

Somehow, I could feel her gaze still trailed on me as I left.

I finally run into Syr after 10 minutes looking around for her. She was in a daze or sort of when I was calling her.

"...Syr." I called her again, which surprised her this time. Finally…

"M-Minato-kun.." Wait, she didn't sound right, at this moment. Is she hurt?

"Syr, are you hurt-.. ?!" I was hugged by her. This is so sudden, what should I do here? She was practically ignoring my call for her to stop. And, when I looked around me, people were either looking at us in amusement, some of them were giggling that somehow I know what they've in mind [Must be nice to be young]-they said, some looking at us like an eyesore [Quit your lovey-dovey exposition here, dude], [You can go and die, dude], [Die!]... And yes, most of these jealousies, aiming towards me. Anyway,...

"Syr…" I called her again.

"... I was so scared that you won't come back. I've been hearing the screams from the direction you went to. Please, don't be so reckless like that again, you're not Lyu and others. I-I'll…" Hm, I heard some interesting part there that I want Syr to elaborate more, to be honest. But first,...

"I understand, I'm sorry," I said while returning the hug which makes her tensed up. To have someone that worry about me, somehow makes me happy. It's been awhile since I have this kind of feeling, how long it has been? I don't know. And also she finally released me.

"T-Then, let's go back~," she said while walking ahead pulling my hand. I just smiled looking at the 180° change.

"Yes." I nodded.

Today too, this Orario city back to their lively routine. Even though there are some monsters escaped before, it didn't hamper the livelihood of the people living in this city. Ah, I still can't really take all of them in yet, but maybe I'll get used to it?.

- to be continue~...

Chapter 4 - Is it wrong to be careless in dungeon city?

Happy New Year, Guys!

Glad I make it on time hehehe just simple wish - Hope you guys well as always in this 2k18 !
Thank you for reading my story til now and I hope you enjoying this chapter (which the probability kinda small) D:

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P.s. I will try to get one out ASAP D: but my holidays are coming to the end.