-No One's P.O.V-

Morning now rises, and you then felt the sun rays shining down towards your eyes.

(Y/N): Ooh boy...The sun is up...

You muttered your breath with sleepy eyes until you felt a yawn about to come out, but you covered it with your left hand.

After yawning, you then see Leafa who is sleeping on your right side and you also see that she was holding your right hand.

(Y/N): *Smiles* (Heh, how cute.)

You then moved your head to look around your surroundings. To your surprise, you were still inside the Inn from Cross Reverie.

(Y/N): (Still not a dream, huh? Oh well, I guess this is where I'm gonna live my life here with Takuma and Suguha.)

You were about to get off the bed, but someone was holding your body down to the bed as you looked down to see two pairs of hands wrapped around you from behind.

(Y/N): (Wait...isn't these hands are from...?)

Shera: Hehehe...don't even think about getting away from me Mr. Cloud~

It was the voice of Shera L. Greenwood who was hugging you from behind.

(Y/N): (Huh...Shera's hugging me from behind...Leafa is holding my right hand...Well, this is interesting. Might as well need to go back to sleep...)

You thought to yourself with a smile as you drifted back to sleep until you hear...

Diablo: Rem, hold your chest out proudly. Your budding breasts are valuable assets, too.

The sound of a slap can be heard, followed by Rem screaming which caused You, Leafa, and Shera to wake up.

Shera: Hey, what's with the screaming...?

The three of you turned to Diablo and Rem to see that Diablo had a red hand mark on his right cheek.

(Y/N): Uh...

Leafa: What the heck happened?

-Mini Time Skip-

Later, You learned that Diablo's right hand automatically groped Rem's flat chest while she was sleeping until Rem woke up, saw Diablo groping her chest, and then slapped him in the face.

So, the five of you were heading to a different location led by Rem.

Diablo: Rem, are you still mad about this morning?

Rem: I'm not mad. Please drop the subject.

Leafa: You sure are mad, sister.

(Y/N): By the way, there are not many humans around here. Care to tell us?

Rem: This is the block where Demi-Humans live.

Shera: Hardly any Humans come here.

Leafa: Thanks for the info.

Diablo (Takuma): (So there's an even greater divide between Humans and Demi-Humans in this world than there was in-game. That guy last night seemed to have a beef with me, too. He even called out his level 30 or whatever Summon. (Y/N) and Leafa was also involved in all that mess with me...)

Diablo: Does this world measure strength with the concept of level?

Shera: Y-Yeah, by levels...Though I don't have mine yet.

Rem: I'm a level 40 Summoner. The Adventurer's Guild we're heading to has a means of assessing your level.

(Y/N): Wait, they do that?

Rem: Definitely.

Shera: Oh, yeah! The reason I don't have a level is that I haven't registered as an adventurer yet, so I could be 40 or 50 when they measure me!

Rem: Your level is probably 10 or so. It must be at least 10 below average.

Shera: That's not true!

Rem: It is.

Shera: Is not!

Rem: Is.

While Rem and Shera are arguing, Diablo starts thinking to himself while You and Leafa are trying to ignore Rem and Shera's argument.

Diablo (Takuma): (This area was supposed to be level 60 in-game, give or take. Is this whole world operating at a reduced level?)

Rem: Once we're registered with the Adventurer's Guild, we'll be able to accept quests. The four of you are going to earn your lodging.

Leafa: Alright.

Shera: Say, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hm?

Shera: How come you hide your small demon horns with your hat? Do you not like people seeing it?

Rem: Yeah, I'm curious why do you hide it from anyone?

Both girls asked curiously until you had a small flashback last night upon revealing your horns to Shera when you were trying to get some sleep.

-Flashback-

Rem: You have demon horns?!

(Y/N): Yeah, is there a problem with it?

Shera: Oh no, nothing really, but...

(Y/N): What is it?

Rem: Since you told me and Shera that you are 15 years old since morning, I can assume that you're a Demi-Human from your world?

(Y/N): You could say that I'm a Demi-Human, but I'm actually just a half-demon.

Shera: I see. What were your parents like?

(Y/N): Well...My mother was a Demon while my father was a normal human being.

Rem: Was your mother a bad Demon before she met your father?

(Y/N): Yeah, she used to be like that. Plus, she was quite powerful back in her old days.

Shera: Oh, okay...

-Flashback End-

(Y/N): (The story I told to Shera and Rem was all just lies. Nothing about it is true. My demon horns are just an accessory...) Oh, it's nothing special hiding my horns. I just like wearing my hat 'cause it's cool.

Shera: Okay, if you say so.

Rem: Hey Leafa.

Leafa: Hm?

Rem: I forgot to ask yesterday. Since you're from another world like (Y/N) and Diablo. What kind of race are you?

Leafa: My race? Well, I'm from the Demon Elf race.

Rem: The Demon Elf race? Isn't that the same species as the Dark Elf?

Leafa: Dark Elf?

Leafa asked in a confused tone, but on the inside, Suguha knows about the Dark Elf race.

Rem: You don't know? They're similar to Shera's race as an Elf. They have dark brown skin, curled black hair, and purplish black eyes. However, their race is quite rare. Plus, they have demonic blood mixed inside their cells.

Shera: What's more to it is that they like to fight instead of yielding to violence.

Leafa: I see.

Rem: So, are you one of them, Leafa?

Leafa: Me? No, not really.

Rem: Then how come your race is called Demon Elf? Shouldn't you have any horns above your head?

Rem questioned as Leafa stayed silent for a few moments because she was trying to think up a lie before speaking up.

Leafa: That's because I was born without them.

Shera: You weren't born without them? Is your race not born with horns, too?

Leafa: That's correct. Some are born with horns, some are not. My species do not mind if my people are not born with horns.

Rem: Do your people like fighting like the Dark Elves?

Leafa: Not all of my people like fighting, but there are Demon Elves who are tasked to do their jobs as this world has.

Rem: Alright then...

Rem says, somewhat believing the lie that Leafa told them, even Shera who was listening to the whole conversation.

-Mini Time Skip-

Eventually, the five of you arrive at the Guild and entered the building until you see two short men fighting each other.

Dwarf : Hey, were you licking it?!

Dwarf 2: Like I'd lick it! That's gross!

Dwarf : What did you say?!

Diablo (Takuma): (S-S-Scary! What is this savage place?!

Rem: I know it's a bit obnoxious, but this happens all the time. We register as adventurers on the second floor.

Leaf: Lead the way, friend.

The five of you walked up the stairs until you noticed one of the Mage Association members who was leaning against the wall, plus you can also see the familiar face with their hood covered.

After arriving at the second floor, there were three Grasswalkers who are the receptionists. The three Grasswalkers were cute, but the outfit they were wearing were exposing their cleavage. Also, there was a big mirror right next to the Grasswalker girl with a blue outfit.

Shera: Uh, I'm Shera L. Greenwood. I was born in...

While Shera was writing her name and other information on the paper, (Y/N), Diablo, and Leafa were having trouble with the paper's writing style.

Therefore, Diablo hands his paper to Shera for her to do it while you and Leafa also asked Rem to fill out your papers as well.

After the paperwork was filled out, they had to do one more thing...which is a blood seal.

Diablo: (Blood seal?)

Rem: It's fine. Just a little prick.

Shera: I don't like this...

Diablo: Hmph. You'll never succeed as an adventurer if you balk at something like this.

Diablo then picks up the dagger and was trying to be brave as he cuts his thumb excepting normal blood. However, his blood was gushing out from his thumb like a broken pipe that is leaking out of water.

Diablo (Takuma): (I cut it too much!)

Diablo then immediately slams his thumb on the signed paper while the Grasswalker Girl with the Blue outfit got traumatized upon seeing Diablo's blood. Next up was You, Shera, and Leafa who eventually signed the paper with normal blood.

(A/N: The three Grasswalker girls don't have any names. So, let's try to come up with random names. The Grasswalker with the blue outfit is going to be named Sherry. The Grasswalker with the red outfit is named Haro. And finally, the Grasswalker with the yellow outfit is named Zen.)

Sherry cleaned herself up after getting tainted by Diablo's blood and continues doing her job.

Sherry: Right this way, miss.

Shera: What's this?

Rem: A mirror that measures the strength of your magic power.

Shera: There's nothing reflected in it, though.

Rem: Touch it with your hand, and try to fill it with magic power.

Shera: *Touches the mirror* L-Like this?

Suddenly, Shera's reflection appeared because she focused on her mana.

Sherry: Wow, that's incredible! Let's see...It's clear enough to count your eyelashes and goes all the way down to your chest, so your level is...

Shera: How high?! How high?!

Sherry: Level 30!

Shera: No way! I lost to Rem?

Rem: You were overreaching if you thought you could surpass me.

Shera: *Chest bounces* I'll surpass you in no time, Rem!

Rem: You can spend your whole life looking up at me.

Shera: What?!

Rem: You'll never be able to catch up to me.

Shera: You're going to regret saying that!

Diablo (Takuma): (If she's level 30 in this lower-level world, then that's a relatively high evaluation.

Sherry: Uh, next person, please.

Diablo: Right.

Diablo approaches the mirror and was hesitantly reaching his hand towards it.

Diablo (Takuma): (How do I focus magic power on this?)

They all watched as Diablo placed his right hand on the mirror. Suddenly, it turned completely black until sparks start flying out from the mirror causing everyone to get freaked out except for (Y/N) and Leafa.

Diablo (Takuma): (Okay, that's a bit dangerous!)

Diablo pulled his hand away from the mirror and everything turns back to normal until someone comes rushing into the registration room.

???: What the hell happened?!

Sherry: Guildmaster?! U-Uh...

Everyone looked at the Guildmaster's appearance. She was short and has a petite body. Pink hair with bunny ears on the top, bunny tail on her lower back, and emerald eyes.

Sylvie: I'm Sylvie, Guildmaster of the Adventurer's Guild here in Faltra City. Do all of you have a moment to spare?

Leafa: (Wait, was that Astolfo's voice?)

-Short Time Skip-

Later, the five of you were in the Guildmaster's room and she starts assessing the situation of the five adventurers while looking at Diablo's paper which is almost filled up with bloodstains.

Sylvie: It's the first time the mirror has ever reacted that way. Honestly, I don't think we can handle you here.

Shera: Huh?

Rem: What do you mean?

Sylvie: I'm certain you're high level, but I have no idea how high. Frankly, you're beyond our knowledge. *Smiles* So even if you registered, I wouldn't be able to decide what missions were acceptable for you.

(Y/N): So...you're gonna kick us out?

Sylvie: We're happy to register strong people. But I'm weaker than you are. Can you really accept being ordered around by me?

Diablo: I don't care about such trivial details as long as you pay out the rewards.

Sylvie: Oh? Ahahaha! You're an interesting guy! Alright. We're glad to have you aboard, Diablo and his companions!

Sylvie offers Diablo a handshake, Diablo hesitantly reached out to Sylvie's hand before he accepts it.

Sylvie: *Flips through every quest* Though I imagine there aren't many quests that fit your actual abilities...Hmm, this is a new quest.

Leafa: What's the quest?

Sylvie: A few things. This one smells fishy, but care to try it?

Sylvie then shows you five the quest paper with an image of a large snake.

-Time Skip-

Rem: A quest to defeat a Madara Snake in the Man-Eating Woods? They need the eyeballs of a Madara Snake for their experiments. The client is the Mage's Association.

Shera: The Man-Eating Woods is where incredibly strong monsters show up, right?

Shera: Yes. Ordinarily, such dangerous quest would never come down to us. If someone requested it anyway, it must really be...

Diablo: The Mage's Association? Is that woman from yesterday involved? No need t worry. You two can leave this one to me, (Y/N), and Leafa.

Rem looks back at Diablo with a smile on her face. That's when I remembered about my "torture" with her last night. I can feel my cheeks heat up for a bit and dismiss that memory.

Diablo: M-More importantly, we still have some distance to go, right? It would be more convenient if we could use Teleport. Is there no portal near the woods?

Shera: Portal?

Rem: What's "Teleport"?

(Y/N): How come you guys not know what "Teleport" means?

You asked with a "You serious?" expression.

Rem: Nope.

Shera: Same with Rem here.

Leafa; It's a spell to the last town you visited is basic magic.

Diablo: Plus, there are items that send you back should be easy to obtain, too, even early on.

Shera: Pfft! If we had something like that, everyone would use it!

Rem: I already hear enough nonsense from that fat Elf.

Both Shera and Rem started arguing. Diablo starts to have an inner monologue in his head. While you and Leafa were literally ignoring the argument between Shera and Rem.

Diablo (Takuma): *Sighs* (That's another difference from the game. Whatever. Guess we'll keep walking.)

-Five Hours Later-

Diablo (Takuma): (Five hours spent traveling...This game is a total B.S)

Shera: Where do you think we can find a Madara Snake?

Rem: They're over twenty meters long, and they usually lurk in the swamp, where they attack prey that comes close.

Shera then quickly backs off and starts yelling at Rem.

Shera: You should've said that sooner!

Diablo (Takuma): (These woods are even creepier than they looked in the game's graphics. There's no map displayed, either. It'll be dangerous to walk around blindly.)

Shera: We're doing this quest all by ourselves, right?

Rem: Naturally.

Shera: Then do more people go in and out of the Man-Eating Woods than I thought?

Rem: Those who fear for their lives don't go near it.

Shera: Why? You can sense them, can't you? In the woods.

Hearing that made everyone alarmed, knowing that they were being watched.

Rem: Is that true?

Shera: *Points* There are about twenty people up in the branches. They seem to be lying in wait for something.

Rem: *Sigh* Are you an idiot or a major idiot? I can't tell.

(Y/N): No. Shera's right. I can sense some mana coming from twenty people.

Rem: Wait, really?

(Y/N): Definitely.

Diablo: So this is why Sylvie said it seemed fishy.

Shera: Huh?! Huh?!

Leafa: That means we've been caught in a trap. They're going to ambush us.

Shera: What?!?!

Leafa: (Y/N), use your Mana Sensing ability to locate them.

(Y/N): You got it.

You then start to concentrate on the group of enemies' mana.

Their mana that I'm sensing is that they are hiding each tree separately.

Diablo: Where is that?

(Y/N): On our left. In front of us. And to the Right.

Diablo: (Y/N), take the center. I'll take the right. Take the left, Leafa.

(Y/N) & Leaf: Got it.

Diablo: Burst Rain!

Leafa: Gate of Darkness!

(Y/N): Wind Bullets!

Diablo fires out fireballs from red his red mini portals toward the enemies on his right side. Leafa fires out dark energy blasts from her mini black portals on her left side. You use both of your hands to fire out Wind Bullets from your palms in the center.

Diablo: How's that?

Shera: Elemental Magic is...capable of this?!

Rem: I didn't know your powers were that great.

Both the Pantherian and the Elf said with astonished expressions.

That's when a bunch of elves started falling out from the branches they were sitting on because of the upcoming projectile attacks.

Shera: Elves?!

(Y/N): What?

Leafa: What the heck are they doing here?

Elf Leader: Those spells were suspicious!

Shera: Celsior?! Why are you here?!

Celsior: Lady Shera! I have hastened here to rescue you! *Aims his bow* You three... a boy with the hat, a female demon elf, and a man with horns! You three are Slave Traders! I'll have you return the noble princess of the Kingdom of Greenwood, Shera L. Greenwood!

Diablo (Takuma): (Princess? Shera is?! Right, Greenwood! That's the name of the Elven royal family! That was written somewhere in the game lore.)

Diablo: Hey Elves! Why would you submit a quest under the name of the Mage's Association? I don't know who tasked you to do this, but we are no Slave Traders.

Celsior: Slience! That Enslavement Collar is irrefutable proof! Release Lady Shera from her collar!

Diablo (Takuma); (Well, I can already think of someone in the Mage's Association who holds a grudge against me, (Y/N), and Leafa.) *Turns to you and Leafa* (I'm sure those two already know who it is.)

That's when Shera steps up and starts speaking to her people.

Shera: I don't care about the royal family!

Celsior: Everyone in the royal family is worried about you!

Shera: What Nii-san needs isn't me, it's an heir! He just wants me to bear his child!

(Y/N) & Leafa: (Ayo, what?!?!)

Celsior: That's a very important duty.

Shera: I don't even love him! It's not right for me to be forced to marry someone when I don't even want to! I refuse to return to our country! I'll live on my own from now on!

Celsior: Bur right now you're enslaved, aren't you?!

Shera: I'm not! I am no one's slave! I belong to myself!

Shera tells them in a serious tone in her voice and everyone stayed silent for a few moments until Celsior spoke up with his bow lowered.

Celsior: It sounds like your situation is complicated, but you're too weak to live on your own. We will bring you back, even if we must do so by force.

Doubt started to set in on Shera but Rem stands beside her and said...

Rem: Well said. That was impressive, for you. It takes determination to abandon your country and live on your own. I have to say I like that.

Shera: Rem...

Celsior: Then we have no choice, everyone.

Diablo: You buffoons!

Celsior: ?!

Diablo; You have made three mistakes. First, we are no Slave Traders. I am Sorcerer. Second, Shera is not powerless. After all, we're lending her our aid right now.

Shera: Diablo...

Diablo: And your third mistake was making an enemy of me and my juniors!

Celsior: Fire!

On Celsior's command, they all let their arrows loose as they were all firing toward Diablo, but Leafa gets in front of Diablo as she uses her sword and her blade rapidly spins in circles to block the upcoming arrows.

Rem: Whoa! You deflected them just by spinning your blade?!

Leafa: Of course, you can praise me later.

Diablo: Leafa, you didn't have to do that.

Leafa: Sorry Diablo, it's better safe than sorry.

Celsior: Fire again!

Celsior commands his men to fire their arrows toward Diablo's group again, but you smirked and used wind magic to stop the arrows as they all collapsed to the ground.

Celsior: What?! Was that Wind Magic?!

(Y/N): Yup. Plus, I manipulate the wind pressure to stop the arrows from getting closer.

Shera: Ooh~!

Diablo then looks at the arrows and starts thinking to himself.

Diablo (Takuma): (This is like the graphic for the basic, ordinary arrows sold in shops.)

Diablo: These arrows of yours will be of no use in combat. What do you even spend your time fighting?

Celsior: Are you insulting us?!

Diablo: I'm asking a question. Are you not fighting monsters and demonic beings?

Celsior: O-Of course we aren't!

Diablo (Takuma): (Now I understand. That's why this world's levels are so low.)

Diablo: Leafa, (Y/N). I'll take it from here.

(Y/N): Go on then.

Leafa; Sure thing.

Celsior: You monsters!

Celsior loaded a different arrow on his bow and aimed it at Diablo. It created a strong wind from the tip of the arrow.

Diablo: Ah. Tempest Arrows, huh?

Celsior: How do you know that?

Leafa: (We've actually seen those things before in Cross Reverie. Also, those arrows were used quite a lot by most archers class players.)

Diablo: If you use those, you might be able to damage me.

Celsior: Of course! These are prized treasures granted by His Highness! They're supreme arrows that can penetrate anything! They'll pierce right through you and your vile nature!

Shera: Run! Those arrows are bad!

Celsior: Pierce him!

Celsior let the arrow fly as it created a vortex of wind and hit Diablo square on the chest. The dust settled and show that Diablo wasn't even scratched by it.

Diablo: *Pats his stomach* Hmph!

Shera: Diablo...

Shera: Thank goodness!

Celsior: Wh-What are you?!

Diablo: Keep that fear etched in your hearts along with this: I am Diablo, the Demon Lord from another world! Freezia!

Diablo casts his ice magic and it caused the area to turn into ice except for anyone.

(Y/N): Hehehahahaha!

You let out a childish laugh while clapping your hands in the icy area around you until everyone sees the same guy (a.k.a Galluk) come out of hiding as he almost fell a couple of times because of the icy grounds.

Galluk: Hey! Weren't you guys supposed to be elite Elven troops?! You're useless!

Leafa: Well, well, well...if it isn't the saucy member of the Mage's Association?

(Y/N): Guess that means you're the one who put them into this mess, weren't you?

Galluk: No...I...um....I just told them that the Elf princess had come here, that's all.

Leaf:a: Why you lyin' bro?

Galluk: I'm not lying!

Diablo: They seemed convinced that my juniors and I were Slave Traders, though.

Galluk: That was their own misunderstanding! All Demi-Humans are stupid!

Diablo: *Gets close to Galluk* Don't involve yourself with me or my juniors again. The next time you defy me, either me or one of my juniors will eliminate you without mercy.

Galluk can only whimper in fear until Rem spoke up.

Rem: I wonder what Celes would have to say...if she were to find out you borrowed the name of the Mage's Association to lay a trap for us.

Galluk: N-No...I...I'm not in the wrong!

Galluk then tries to run away but slipped into the icy ground.

(Y/N): Quit denying, my friend! You already dug yourself into a deeper hole!

You tell Galluk with an enthusiastic grin until Shera spoke up.

Shera: Tell Nii-san something for me. I'm never returning home. I don't belong to him. I'm staying with my companions, Diablo, Rem, Leafa, and (Y/N), now.

Diablo's eyes widened in surprise while You and Leafa were smiling upon hearing that.

Shera: Alright! Let's go home now! I'm hungry!

Rem: Good grief. Since when did you and I became companions?

Shera: Huh? We're not? But you just said you liked me earlier!

Rem: I only said your determination appealed to me.

Shera: Hey, are you blushing? Are your cheeks red?

Rem: S-Stupid Shera!

(Y/N): Those two are at it again huh...

Leafa: So it seems...

(Y/N): Hey Senpai.

Diablo (Takuma): Hm? What is it?

(Y/N): That was really cool what you did back there.

Diablo (Takuma): *Lightly blushes* Wha? I didn't do anything!

Leafa: What do you mean? You used Ice Magic to freeze the area along with your Demon Lord acting. It was great!

Leafa says with a happy grin on her face.

Diablo (Takuma): Jeez, you two...

(Y/N): Ehehe~!

After that, Diablo's group left the Man-eating Woods and back to Faltra.

-Time Skip to Evening-

After heading back to Faltra,, you were Shera in your rooms while Diablo went to the bathroom, Leafa went to the Tavern to get something to eat, and Rem went to make her report to Celestine about Galluk in the Man-Eating woods.

So right now, you pulled out two pebbles from your pocket as you used Food Beam skill to change the pebbles into two cups of warm chocolate milk drinks.

Why are there two warm chocolate drinks, you ask? Well, you take one for yourself and the other for Shera.

(Y/N): Here. This is the warm chocolate drink you asked me to make.

Shera: Thanks.

You then sat next to Shera and start drinking your chocolate drink. Your face had delighted upon tasting that warm chocolate taste.

Shera: Is it really that good to drink?

(Y/N): Of course. You take a slow sip of its taste and you'll feel relaxed.

Shera: Okay then...

Shera then slowly sips the warm chocolate drink until a delighted expression appears on her face.

Shera: Wow, it really tastes good!

(Y/N): *Nods* Mmhm.

Shera: I'm surprised you know the kinds of food and drinks, (Y/N). Do you have that sort of stuff in your world with Leafa and Diablo?

(Y/N): Yeah. We know our own tastes in food and drinks.

Shera: I see. I wish that I could visit your world and see what it's like.

(Y/N): Hmm...maybe someday you will...if it can happen.

Shera: If there was, I'd be looking forward to it someday.

(Y/N): Yeah. Anyways, I'll be taking my stretches after I finished drinking. Would you like to follow my sleeping tips?

You offered to Shera as the young elf thinks for a few moments before speaking up.

Shera: *Nods* Sure, I'd like to try.

(Y/N): Alright then.

You and Shera heard the door open as the two of you turned to see Leafa and Diablo coming in until they see you two holding cups of warm chocolate.

Leafa: (Y/N)...you didn't get me one?

(Y/N): You didn't ask.

Leafa: Please~?

(Y/N): *Nods* Granted. *Turns to Diablo* Would you like me to make another for you, Senpai?

Diablo: No thanks, I'll pass.

(Y/N): If you say so.

You then grabbed a pebble from your pocket and then turned the pebble into a cup of warm chocolate milk drink.

(Y/N): Here you go, Leafa.

Leafa: Hehe, thanks!

And just like that, You, Shera, and Leafa drank together with your warm chocolate milk drinks while Diablo was watching with a smile on his face as the four of you were waiting for Rem to return.

...

(A/N: That's that! Stay tuned for Episode 3!)