You're with Kiana and Rita along with Mei as well now, you're sitting on the chairs, there is also a round table, and drinking tea with them.

"So... What is you two's relationship?" - Kiana ask.

"Pfffftttt!!!!" - You splits out tea. "Why? And sorry!"

"Kiana-chan... That is kinda... Personal, you know..." - Mei said.

"Well... Not at all..." - Rita said. "Right?" - She gives you a smile, while looking menacing at you.

"Yeah... She saved me when i lost in the forest..." - You said.

"I see... But why did you lost?"

"Well... Going on adventure... I want to know more about this world..."

"What do you mean? Hold on, where did you came from?"

"... 'Oh shoot...' Um... I came from a small village... Named... Hyperion... It doesn't exist on map." - You said it nervously, hoping none of them find out it was a lie.

"Hyperion... Huh, that's strange, i've traveled from place to place in many years, but still hasn't know about this strange village." - A man's voice appears, you look outside the door, it's Siegfried Kaslana going inside.

You and everyone stands up.

"Hold on, don't do it." - He said.

"But..."

"Just... Don't do it."

"Yes sir..."

"Anyways, stranger, can i know about the... Hyperion village? Where is it exactly?"

"... It was surrounded by... Mountains... Normal people can't find it easily.." - You said.

"I see... But why it doesn't appears on map?"

"I don't know... But... Our village doesn't trade with the outside world."

"I see... Anyways, you two are the ones saved my daughter?" - He ask.

"Yes, father, they saved me earlier."

"Then i'm appreciate it..."

"No, i have something want to ask, won't you mind?"

"Go ahead, but first, sit down please."

You all sit down.

"Okay, what do you like to ask?"

"Who are the guys trying to kill miss Kiana here?" - You ask him.

"... They were the assassins, that... Those damn people on the other side sent... Damn it..."

"What? I don't get it..."

"You're kidding, right? You don't know about the Empire of Void?"

"Empire of Void? Never heard it before."

"... I can't blame you... You never go outside before... So i'll tell you..."

Empire of Void, is one of the two only kingdoms in this world. Ruled by Sirin, for 5 years ago.

They were a small kingdom, surrounded by the others kingdoms.

But since Sirin rule the Empire, just in 3 years, all the kingdoms around them are defeated by her and her army.

Becoming one in the last 2 kingdoms standing in this world. They want to take over Kingdom of Teri as well.

But Kingdom of Teri isn't weak after all, so Empire doesn't lay their fingers much on Kingdom of Teri.

But now... In this year, they keep sending assassins. Their targets is the Nobles first.

If things keep going at this rate, there will be war between two kingdoms in next year.

"I see... Interesting..."

"Anyways... I heard you just take down Yae Sakura, personal guard of miss Kallen." - Siegfried ask.

"Yes?"

"That's impressive... I only know 3 people can take her down that easily... Were you trained by someone?"

"... 'Gonna lie...' My dad trained me..."

"I see... Was he a soldier?"

"Yes..."

"I see... Hey, Y/n, will you go back to your village soon?" - Kiana ask.

"... No? Why?"

"If you can, i want you to be a soldier as well, protect me?" - She said.

"PFFFTTTTTT!!!!!" - Siegfried splits out tea. "What are you saying?"

"But his skills is not that bad... Besides... The guards you sent me are useless.. They get killed in a minute before i can run."

"Hm... He can, but..."

"Please father... Please???"

"Fine... But he'll have to prove his skills again, in front of your Master, then she'll accept it."

"Yes... I'm sure that there will be no problem..." - Kiana said.

"Anyways, i have some works to do, Kiana, do you see your mother?"

"... I don't know... Why you don't come and check if she's with our Master?"

"Okay."

Siegfried gets outside, then he get closer to a guard.

"Go investigate about the 'Hyperion' village, if it's not inside our kingdom, search Empire side. Remember, search for it everywhere."

"Roger!" - Then the guard goes away.

"Just in case.... He's a spy..." - Siegfried walks away.

Back inside.

"So... Rita, right?" - Kiana ask.

"Yes?"

"I'm wondering... Can you be one of my servants?" - Kiana ask.

"... Not a bad deal... But why me?"

"Well... I feel bad for you... This beauty but have to live inside the forest... I want to do something for you... Can you be my servant?"

"... If you want so... I can.."

"Great!"

"Anyways... Do you guys know the 'Crow?'" - Kiana ask.

'Okay... Chill.' "Never heard it before... Who is it?" - You ask.

"So... In KoT, there is a legend, he's some sort of thief, but also a hero."

"??? :D ??"

"... Well... He's some sort of hero... He helped the poor... Bringing treasure from many places to the poor... Like Robin Hood."

"... I see... 'I have to capture him... And get the hell out of here...'"

"I want to know who he is... He always wear a crow's mask, kinda curious..."

"I see... Where did he shows up normally?"

"Well... In our citadel, which is right here."

'Bingo.' "Cool... I wonder how does he looks like..."

"If i'm right.. Probably he'll appears tonight." - Mei said.

Yae Sakura comes.

"Lady Kiana, Lady Mei, miss Rita, and Mr. Y/n, our master is calling for you guys." - Yae said.

"So... Let's go then."

"Wait, your master? Okay, let me ask you this. Which master do you guys serve?" - You ask them.

"What am i suppose to say, Jesus?"

"Okay, can we stop with references? They'll sue us someday, i swear." - Yae said.

"Nope." - Literally everyone.

Later...

"So... Where is our master?" - Kiana ask.

"That's strange, she was right here... Should i go an-"

"No, it's no need." - A red haired woman comes. "I'll give a test to him, making sure he's worthy with Kiana." - She said.

It's Murata Himeko. She carries a greatsword on her back.

"General Himeko! What are you doing here?"

"Master told me to test him."

"Oh shit..."

"Now, shall we start? Pick your weapons." - She points to a weapon rack.

There are many types of weapons there. Even shields.

'Oh god damn it... She used real ones this time...' - You thought. And doesn't know to choose which.

The short blade... Pick it...

'It's the voice...' - You takes the short sword.

"Hm? Are you sure wants to use it?"

"Yes."

"Okay... Rule is simple, if your opponent admit defeat, you win."

"Okay... I can do it."

Lock her right arm... Then her legs...

'What?'

"Anyways, come here." - She step into a circle. "And... If you step outside, you lose."

You step inside, while the others is outside, prepare for a fight.

She charges at you, swinging her sword at you.

"Oi oi, she's serious?" - Kiana said.

"Yeah.. Truly we can't let some weakling protect you. But at this rate..." - Mei.

You stepped back, avoiding her attacks. But she keep pushing you outside the circle.

"Hm, what's wrong? You're about to jump outside." - Himeko said.

"No, i've found a way to win."

"What?"

'I understand... The voice told me to pick this short sword is not to fight... But to know... That she's slow... Just like in the game.'

"This is the end!" - Himeko said, then she swings at you.

You crouches down, and rush to her, hug her body.

"Wha-"

"Too slow.... Too slow... I've won." - You said, then lift her up, and put her down, outside the circle. "Is this okay?"

"Not bad, kid. Even you're about to lose, you still turn the table, and won without dealing any damage to both of you, impressive..." - Another voice shows up.

You look, it's Theresa.

"Master." - Kiana and Mei along with Yae kneels down, and so as Rita with you.

"Stands up please .-."

"Ehehe... Sorry about it..."

"Anyways, impressive, may i know your name?" - Theresa ask. "Mine is Theresa Apocalypse. Granddaughter of Otto Apocalypse, the Ruler of KoT."

"Y/n L/n."

"So, Y/n, do you sure... You want to become a guard for Kiana?"

"... Sure."

"Okay, from today, you'll protect Kiana by your life."

"Okay."

At Hyperion.

"Ahhh~" - Night Squire wakes up.

"Good morning, Fuka-san." - Umbral Rose.

"Yes... But where is Captain?"

"Hm? I haven't see him, probably on the bridge."

"Um... Guys... Have you seen my precious?" - HoV appear from a portal. "I've looking for him..."

"..."

End of Chapter 18

Queen is this world will shows up next chapter.

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Poor teri...

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Dat ass...