Chapter 2: Escape and the Girl

Outside Nordanlon, a black-haired youth was dashing along with a girl who had dark blue hair.
These two didn’t look noticeably different from others.
If one had to point out a difference, it would be the youth’s black hair and pupils.
As for the girl, even though she was still young, her body was slightly frailer than her peers, and she was dressed in worn-out linen clothes.
But anyone could see that the girl’s beauty was unparalleled for her age; anyone could be certain of it.
This girl would one day grow into a classic beauty.
Following behind the youth and the girl, however, were more than a dozen private guards clad in armor and carrying weapons.

“Hah~”

Hiding with Aisilis in a dark, narrow alley, I let out a long sigh of relief.

Originally, I just came into the city to see if I could find a way to make some money, buy a few things to help Aisilis get stronger.
Aisilis was too frail.
But I couldn’t rest easy leaving Aisilis alone outside the city, so I brought her along with me.
Unexpectedly, we were spotted by a noble just as we entered the city.
Aisilis’s appearance instantly stunned this noble, who had a penchant for pederasty.
When the noble ordered his men to take Aisilis away, I knocked him down and fled with her, which led to our current predicament.

‘This is terrible!’
‘I can’t believe we were spotted by a noble.’

Thinking this, I looked at Aisilis, who was hiding in my arms, trembling and panting from fear and running.

‘What a pain.’
‘Of all people, it had to be that young noble master with his pederastic tastes.’

“Tch!”

I let out an inadvertent click of my tongue, a sound of annoyance.

“I’m sorry, brother.”
“I… if… if it weren’t for me, then brother wouldn’t have to be running like this.”
“I’m sorry… I’m sorry…”

Hearing my sound of annoyance, Aisilis sobbed and spoke through her tears.

“Listen, Aisilis, this isn’t your fault.”
“It’s all those b*stards’ fault.”
“Aisilis has done nothing wrong.”
“And, if anyone’s to blame, it should be me.”
“I promised I’d protect you, but now I’m making you hide and run with me.”
“I’m sorry.”

“How could that be? Brother has done nothing wrong at all.”
“It’s all Aisilis’s fault.”
“If it weren’t for Aisilis, brother would surely be very happy.”
“But… but…”
“I just want… I just want to stay by brother’s side forever.”

Aisilis said hastily, tears streaming down her face again.

Looking at the crying Aisilis, I held her tighter in my arms.

“I’m not blaming Aisilis.”
“And like I’ve said, Aisilis, you are my reason to live.”
“So, in a way, Aisilis saved this life of mine.”
“So… don’t cry anymore.”

While comforting the weeping Aisilis, I peeked at the situation outside.
The guards were still searching for us, and they were slowly closing in.

‘This won’t work.’
‘We’ll be caught sooner or later.’

I looked at Aisilis in my arms again and sighed.
I made a major decision.

“Listen, Aisilis.”
“I’m going to lure them away now.”
“You take the chance to escape the city.”
“We’ll meet up by the river, understand?”

“But, but that way, brother will be in great danger.”
“If you get caught, then…”

“Don’t worry.”
“Your brother may not have many skills, but I’m top-notch when it comes to running.”

I interrupted Aisilis and said reassuringly:

“Besides, if Aisilis escapes, it’ll be easier for me too.”
“I’ll be able to get away quickly.”

“Really? Will brother get away?”

“Mhm, of course. Don’t worry.”

“Then brother must get out.”
“I’ll be waiting for you outside the city.”

I smiled at Aisilis and nodded.

“Mhm!”

“Hah~”

Taking a deep breath, I rushed out of the alley and charged towards the group of men.
My plan was to make sure they saw me, and then flee from here.

“There he is! After him!”

Good.
The lead guard spotted me and then gave the order.
A dozen or so men began to chase after me.

“Hah~ hah~ hah~ so tired.”

As I ran, my body and mind were subjected to immense torment.

“Hah, I can’t go on…”
“But, just a little further.”
“Aisilis should have escaped by now.”

With that thought, I was cornered in a dead-end alley.
Turning around to face the guards who were slowly closing in with predatory gazes, I could only manage a helpless smile.

“Sorry, Aisilis, it looks like I won’t be able to see you again.”
“From now on, live a good life on your own…”

Meanwhile, Aisilis, taking advantage of the time Yuren Xing created by luring away the guards, successfully escaped to the main gate.

And at the main gate, a young woman with fiery red hair was about to enter the city.
The young woman was very beautiful, with a tall figure, fair skin, and pointed ears.
She wore a red dress, brown long boots, and had delicate facial features.
Every aspect of her appearance screamed to people that this was an elf.
What was even more noteworthy was the 36D pair on her chest, which bounced merrily in a rhythmic fashion as she walked, a truly captivating sight.

“Ugh, so disgusting.”

Feeling the gazes of the merchants and guards entering and leaving the city, Komia let out a sound of revulsion.

“Tch! All of them are just disgusting men.”
“Sigh, why aren’t there any cute children around?”
“Shotas and lolis are the best.”
“Those young, budding flowers… ah, I can’t stand it just thinking about it.”
“Ah, drool, drool.”

Such a tempting and beautiful young woman was making such perverted remarks.
Mhm, in a way, this young woman was even more dangerous than those creepy uncles who offer lollipops to little lolis and take them to see goldfish.

As Komia walked into the city, fantasizing about shotas and lolis, she completely failed to notice Aisilis running out.
The result was obvious.
A person busy fantasizing and a person who wasn’t looking where she was going due to anxiety and fear, collided.

“Ouch.”

“Ah.”

With two soft cries, both Aisilis and Komia were knocked to the ground.

“Ah! Oww, oww, oww. You… Oh!!!”

Komia, who had just climbed up from the ground, was about to say something, but after a glance at Aisilis, she let out a cry of surprise.

Isn’t this the person I’m supposed to be looking for this time?
To think the mission would be completed so quickly.
If I go back now, maybe I can still enjoy the rest of my vacation.

Thinking this, Komia laughed happily, and then, after carefully observing Aisilis who had just gotten up from the ground, she exclaimed in astonishment:

“Woooow~~~”

Isn’t this the perfect lolita I’ve always longed for?

A cute face, big, bright eyes, delicate features, and especially those sleek breasts. Isn’t this the authentic, authentic lolita?

I’ve seen her in photos before, but seeing her in person now is like seeing an angel. Could it be that the wish I’ve prayed to God for so many years has finally come true?

‘Oh, Lord God, thank you for finally granting my wish.’
‘I’ll never curse you in my prayers again.’
(Lord God would like to state that if you hadn’t been constantly cursing me, I might have granted your wish much sooner.)

Aisilis climbed up from the ground, looking at the elf she had bumped into.
The elf was now drooling incessantly, her eyes shining with a golden light as she stared blankly at her.
Aisilis said:

“I’m sorry, big sister.”
“I accidentally bumped into you, it’s all my fault.”
“I’m sorry.”
“But I have to go to the river now to wait for my brother.”
“So… I’m sorry, I have to go.”

‘Wow, my little angel spoke to me…’
‘Ah~ my adorable little angel, even her voice is so lovely…’
‘What should I do, what should I do…’
‘I really want to hide her away.’
‘Maybe I should just elope with my little angel, then get married.’
‘Mhm, how many children should we have?’
‘Ah~ I can’t take it anymore, just thinking about our future life… ah~ my life has no regrets…’
‘Hm? Wait.’
‘Brother? What brother?’

“You have a brother?”

“Hm?”

Although she found it strange that this elf would ask such a question, Aisilis still nodded honestly.

‘Ah, this is troublesome.’
‘The Academy Head never mentioned she had a brother.’
‘What should I do???’

As Komia thought this, an idea suddenly occurred to her:

‘I’ll just silence him… hehehe~ Just silence him directly.’
‘Yes, that’s it. As long as I have my little angel, it’ll be fine.’
‘Mhm, that’s right, that’s the plan.’

Looking at the elf before her, who had suddenly started to laugh ominously, Aisilis felt a trace of fear.

“I’m sorry, I have to go, my brother is still waiting for me.”

“Ah? Oh, you’re leaving… mhm, no, that’s not right.”
“Aisilis, you’re going to leave this place with me.”

“? How do you know my name, big sister?”

Seeing this strange elf call out her name, Aisilis asked in confusion.

“Ah, that, uhm… how should I put it?”
“It’s because I came here looking for Aisilis, to take you away from this place.”

“Leave this place? Why?”

“Because you possess the bloodline of a Hero.”

“What’s the bloodline of a Hero?”

“Er, that’s a bit complicated to explain in a short time, you’ll find out in the future.”
“So for now, leave with me.”
“Don’t worry, I mean you no harm. I really like children…”
‘In fact, please marry me…’
“Ahem… that’s how it is, come on, let’s go.”

“But… I’m sorry, I still have to wait for my brother.”
“I’m not going anywhere without my brother.”

‘Tsk, I was hoping to just talk her into it.’
‘This is so annoying, it’s all because of that detestable brother.’
‘(Hmph, I’ll kill you, you b*stard.)’

Thinking this, Komia smiled and said to Aisilis:

“Then let’s go wait for your brother, and we’ll leave after we find him.”
‘(Hmph, I’ll kill you the moment I see you.)’

As Komia spoke, she reached out to take Aisilis’s hand.
Aisilis hesitated for a moment, but still offered her hand.

‘Ah, I’m holding it, I’m holding it.’
‘My adorable little angel… ah~ her hand is so soft…’

“Why was Aisilis running in such a hurry just now? It’s very dangerous, you know!”

Komia savored Aisilis’s soft little hand while asking her questions.

Aisilis hesitated for a moment, but still recounted what had happened.
When she heard that a noble was trying to capture Aisilis, a murderous glint flashed across Komia’s face, her expression turning savage.
It was only when she heard that Aisilis’s brother had gone off alone to lure away the guards that her expression softened somewhat.

“Eh, he’s quite brave, isn’t he?”
“But to run out knowing it’s a suicide mission, that changes my perception of him a little.”

Ah, cr*p.
I said that out loud by accident.

“What did you say, big sister?”
“Brother… brother… will he die?”

As Aisilis spoke, tears began to well up in her eyes.
Komia wished she could slap herself twice.
Why did she have to run her mouth?
Besides, if her brother died, wouldn’t that be doing her a favor?
Thinking this, she still quickly and gently comforted Aisilis:

“Well, that’s not necessarily true.”
“Maybe your brother has another way.”
“Perhaps he’s already waiting for Aisilis by the river right now.”
“Let’s go take a look first.”
“Don’t cry anymore, please, I’m begging you.”

“Mhm.”

Seeing Aisilis nod while sniffling and wiping the tears from her eyes with her clothes, Komia breathed a sigh of relief.
If she made her little angel cry, she would be an unforgivable sinner.
(Does cursing Lord God not give you the slightest sense of guilt?)

The river wasn’t far from the city gate, so Aisilis and Komia arrived there quickly.
But just as Komia had predicted, no one was there.

“Brother, brother really… what should I do, big sister, brother didn’t come.”
“He promised, he promised.”

Seeing that Aisilis was about to cry again, Komia quickly comforted her:

“Um, um, then let’s go look for him in the city.”
“Your brother must still be in the city.”

“Mhm… but… there are bad people in the city.”

“Don’t worry, big sister will protect you.”
“I may not look like much, but I’m a 9th-rank swordsman, you know.”
“Rest assured.”

With that, she took Aisilis’s hand and walked towards the city.

‘Tch, what a pain.’
‘You’d better not die.’
‘If you have to die, at least wait until my little angel and I have left.’

Komia thought, cursing a certain someone…