392 Discord

Within the last room of the dungeon. Asai's party found themselves sprawled across the cobblestone ground, whilst the dark-elves were equally laid out in various positions against the walls of the room.

Asai quick to inspect his current surroundings, immediately noticed that there were no doors leading in or out. The only thing within the large room apart from them, was a single large chest that was as large as a horse was. 

Seeing as there were no hostiles around, Asai checked on his party members.

Miku the blue headed girl was uncontrollably shivering and crying a river of tears as Mimi consoled her, hugging her close.

Rosemi and Mizumi were awkwardly sitting side by side, without a word as they both recognised one and another's ambitions, desires and goals. Rather as women who enjoyed cups of tea and flowers in a garden surrounded by handsome butlers. The two warriors felt as if their friendship grew stronger, as they know had a tactic understanding and awareness of one and another's conviction and willpower. And thankfully, they were no longer on opposing sides, but were allies and shared relatively common and mutual goals.

Whilst Rosemi loved Asai with every inch of her heart, as she simply enjoyed spending time with the man, even if he kept dragging her into these hell-mode-nightmarish situations. She honestly felt that her place in this world, was by his side, with a sword in hand.

For Mizumi, whilst she didn't believe in love. She couldn't help but acknowledge that Asai was an incredible person who saw the world she saw in a different light. Rather than seeing him as someone who was stubbornly brute forcing everything his way, he now believed the man had a purpose in life. One, perhaps too grand for her to understand. As the only thing she desired now, was for Kozumi to be happy, and the welfare of her people back in Par'Talucca.

And considering how Asai had led his duchy to such great heights and prosperity. She believed serving such a man was the right choice after all. And if she could turn back time, she too had hoped she could make her choices differently.

Rosemi's last words, lingering within her mind.

..

Seeing as the assassin and the knight were more strong-willed, Asai shoved both Miku and Mimi into his embrace. Comforting the girl as he gave her head pats.

Feeling someone was missing, Asai summoned the little bird back out.

[Summon Bird]

Cotton, instantly attacked its own master and summoner, pecking the man's foot.

"Take that you horrible master! Take that bitch!"

Asai plucked the bird by its neck, and placed it back atop Robin's head.

The half-elf was still asleep. Whatever dream she had experienced, she was too afraid to wake up from it. Whatever the result was, a world without Asai. She didn't want it, and as such, she refused to wake up.

Whilst Asai's group were considerably more cordial and civil. The dark-elves were bickering, shouting and pointing fingers at one and another. It seemed, their trust had also been tested, and many of them were disappointed in one and another. Liego, the leader, wanting to change their topic. Instantly exclaimed aloud for all the hear.

"WOW, LOOK AT THAT BIG FAT JUICY TREASURE CHEST. WOW." Seeing their priorities instantly switch over, the men scrambled over towards it. Working together to open the lid as they all shared a single thought of riches and money.

Asai prioritised his team mates, as he knew whatever treasure was within and designated to him. Were literally untouchable by others.

As Miku had mostly calmed down, from experiencing death and becoming aware of how weak her own willpower and conviction was, when the time came to shove. Asai passed her off to both Rosemi and Mizumi, who were now discussing their battle. Deciding to describe it as a blessing in disguise, as they were able to pinpoint each other's strengths and weaknesses, to better grow and form strategies and tricks.

"Robin... Robin. It's okay. I'm alive. Wake up."

Asai showered the girl with kisses as her body laid limply within his arms. Planting kisses upon her forehead, her cheeks, her nose and her eyelids.

"Robin, it's okay. I'm alive."

Asai's heart trembled as the half-elf remained unmoving.

Without a thought, he kissed her lips. Ignoring everyone else who were staring at him for his public display of affection.

Kissing her deeply, the man's tongue went in to meet hers. His saliva, his sweetness and essence jolted her mind from its darkness.

The girl that was hiding within the deepest corner of her consciousness felt hope fill her heart, as she lifted her head out of her arms.

"Asai...?"

"Wake up. It's okay. I'm alive."

..

Seeing Robin Sol's golden eyes open, as her long eyelashes flickered, realizing her man was kissing her. She shoved him away, before condemning him.

"I-I'm not some weak damsel sleeping beauty you know!" She pouted, as her white bangs fell across her face.

Asai couldn't help but chuckle, as sleeping beauty was only a character in which the two of them knew. Since the man had cited bedtime stories for her, back when he still believed Robin to be a boy.

"Was that all a dream? Did we fight? Did I lose?"

"That wasn't a dream. Consider it to be another dungeon sub-dimension in which we were transferred to. And yes, we fought and you got your ass kicked by me. And seriously Robin, I'm sure I didn't even break a sweat." Asai smugly grinned.

Robin pouted, tilting her head in slight confusion. "R-really? I though I had you cornered, and down on your knees?" Her memory slightly blurry, as the dream was ever-fleeting.

"Nah, you remembered wrong. It was an easy win for me. you need more training."

Robin almost believed him, if it wasn't for his grin that kept stretching further.

"Stupid!"

Realizing his tricks, she pounded his chest as he pretended to be critically hurt.

"Thank you Robin Sol, you've proven time and time again, that you place such importance upon me. That you'd sacrifice yourself just so I'd live... To whomever is listening in on my thoughts right now, up in the heavens. I vow,

I Asai de Trichia, half-human and half-dhan. As long as I draw breath, and until the end of days. I will never betray Robin Sol."