Chapter 186 186 – Blonde-Haired Woman

The small woman with black hair walked around while continuing to observe this place. Her face showed high curiosity.

—

[Elodie Davis]

Strength: B

Dexterity: B+

Agility: C+

Vitality: B

Magic: D

Skills:

[Quickshot – Quickly fire off a powerful shot at the target]

[Take Aim – Draw and charge your weapon for seconds before letting it fly for a more powerful shot]

[Knockback Projectile – Slam a powerful shot into your opponent and knock targets back some distance]

[Barrage of Projectiles – Fire a devastating barrage of shots into the air to rain damage down upon the foes]

Causes of Death:

[She had a terrible accident on the highway]

—

It’s a shame, even though she is perfectly suited to be a long-range striker for my group, something we desperately need. However, she needed to be sacrificed for me to get Renee.

And I don’t know what the goddess of death will do to her. I just hope it’s not too bad. If Helia really wants to do an experiment, I hope this poor soul won’t be tormented.

“Sir, isn’t it time for you to speak?” The woman looked annoyed. I had been silent all this time. “Is it true that this is the afterlife? The last thing I remember is my car getting under the big truck.”

Actually, I really don’t want to be in the slightest relationship with this woman so that there are no regrets. However, it seems unfair that she doesn’t know anything.

“Soon, someone will pick you up.” I, who was standing near the pond, answered. “And don’t be afraid. They don’t mean any harm to you.”

“So, is this just a transit point?” She looked around again. “And it’s very quiet here. Didn’t anyone die at the same time as me?”

“Basically… The others have already left.”

Not long after that, several figures in black hooded robes came to my place. They accompanied another figure who wore the same robe but was white.

“We are the representatives of Madam Helia.” The figures knelt in front of me, except for the one in white robes.

Good. They didn’t talk too much, so it didn’t frighten her. I really don’t want to feel any more sorry than this when I see her scared, crying, or trying to get away.

“Thanks,” I answered. “Get her out of here as soon as possible.”

“We will, sir.” One of the figures bowed.

The figures then gave directions to the woman. She looked doubtful and looked at me. I just nodded, and finally, she agreed to go with Helia’s servants.

“Welcome.” I flashed a friendly smile at the one remaining figure, after which the others disappeared into the mist.

The figure lowered its white hood, revealing a face that was quite familiar to me. Blue eyes and wavy blonde hair, as well as fair skin. She was clearly Renee Emilien. Even though I had never met her in person, I desperately kept my tears from falling.

“What is this place?” She hissed. Even her voice was exactly the same as Renee’s.

My servants, who had been hiding in Elise’s shrine, finally came out. The female warrior ran and hugged Renee’s body with tears in her eyes.

—

[??? ???]

Strength: A-

Dexterity: B

Agility: C

Vitality: C+

Magic: A

Skills:

[Elementals Blast – Ability to shoot magic from various elements]

[Ground Trap – Ability to raise chunks of soil to trap enemy bodies]

[Magic Hammer – Can form a battle hammer from the magic energy of various elements]

[Explosion Magic – Able to inflict magic explosions from various elements]

—

What’s the hell with this name?

“Sorry, Miss.” Renee grimaced while looking at Elise. “Have we met before?”

Elise hastily let go of her embrace, frozen for a moment. “It’s me, Elise. Don’t you know me, Renee?”

Renee tilted her head. “Renee, is that my name?”

“Sorry, I’m only saying this now, sir.” Anja approached with a sigh. “But, whoever comes out of Heila’s place will surely lose all their memories in Levidna. It’s not a rule or anything, but that’s what happened.”

Elise staggered backward with tears in her eyes. Yua then patted her shoulder while Renee looked around, still confused.

“This might be the best.” I closed my eyes. “She has forgotten her burden as an Emilien, Elise. She is now completely free, with no guilt or a heavy sense of responsibility.”

Elise’s chin started to drop, but then she sighed and wiped away her tears. “Ah, looks like you’re right, sir.”

I then went to the blonde-haired woman. “Again, welcome. Now your name is Lucy. You will be my servant to carry out missions in the mortal world. Are you willing to do it?”

There’s no particular reason I use that name. I just wanted to really make this woman someone new and not haunted by the past.

The woman rubbed her chin. “So, should I call you sir? I don’t know what you mean by the missions, but I can’t seem to argue with that. Ah, and what a great name. Lucy. I like it.”

Seeing the woman finally smiling, for some reason, I felt tremendous relief.

“Hi, Lucy.” Yua came to my new servant with a friendly smile. “I will show you this place…. Well, although there really isn’t much to see.”

I chuckled. “Are you mocking me, Yua? Don’t worry. In no time, this place will be filled with various things.”

***

Kimi’s shrine has been completed and is in the shape of a cube like the houses in the land of elven. But it’s purple and decorated with lots of white flowers. Kimi sat on top of the building playing her lute.

Meanwhile, Lucy is training with Elise. The blonde-haired woman used a battle hammer made of fire in her hand, continuing to attack Elise, who kept blocking.

On the umpteenth attack, Elise ducked and kicked Lucy’s leg, forcing her to fall. The female warrior then extended her hand.

“You are a great warrior, Elise.” Lucy grabbed the hand, and she was helped up by the female warrior. “I’m still nothing compared to you.”

“Well, you were actually a lot better in your old life.” Elise shrugged.

“Is that true?” A small chuckle escaped Lucy’s mouth. “This practice doesn’t show it at all.”

I walked over to the two of them. “That’s right, you are actually an outstanding fighter, Lucy. Your ability to combine melee and magic really makes you invincible.”

“Ah, thanks for the compliment.” Lucy pursed her lips. “Although it sounds weird when I don’t know my past…. Ah, when will I get my armor, Sir Raymund? I see Elise, Yua, and Kimi’s outfits are really good. I can’t wait to use something like theirs.”

Right now, Lucy was just wearing the usual standard armor, trousers, and tunic.

Elise took a deep breath. “You think our clothes are good?”

Elise must have used that tone because she thought her and Yua’s clothes were very ridiculous. However, I think their clothes are perfect, highlighting their great assets….

Damn, it made me feel weird when I thought of such things when I found out they were real.

“Ah, I was discussing it with the god of smithing. You’re using Melee magic and attacks, Lucy. Choosing armor for you is a little tricky.” I explained.

I want to give her the best armor, but my money is still insufficient.

“Don’t worry, Raymund!” The man’s voice came from the mist, then someone with a large body and full body armor came to me. There were countless various tools for forging iron on its back. “Ah, my name is Smith, the god of smithing.”

Very unoriginal name. I looked at the god’s head, also covered by the iron helmet. “Hi, Smith. Nice to meet you. What did you come here for?”

“I need an extraordinary armor material, but it can only be obtained in Levidna. This material is much better than the Mythril or hard glass that your servants use. And the material does not yet have a name because humans do not yet know what its use is.”

“Hey, slow down.” I approached that god. “So, you want to ask my servants to retrieve the material?”

Is this a coincidence? When we need armor for Lucy? I do not think so.

“Levi asked me.” Smith shrugged. “He said that you have a new servant that needs armor.”

“So, the reward is the armor?”

“And I will make it from the material that your servants will obtain.” Smith then lowered several weapons from his back. Great swords like those of Elise, wakizashi, and a few others. “Actually, I’ve always wanted the material but hesitated to ask you for help. The thing is, the location where the material is will destroy the non-living things there. So, I have to prepare special items that won’t break.”

“So, these weapons won’t be destroyed in that place?” I looked at the things.

“I didn’t know what weapon your new servant was using, so I made a lot of them.” Smith shrugged.

I raised my eyebrows. There’s something strange. “Then, where is the special armor for them? One that won’t be destroyed in that place?”

Smith shook his head. “I ran out of materials.”