n

n

n

"Hmmm...

" Waking up the next day, Noah found Ciaphia lying naked next to him.

nAfter remembering what had happened last night, he gave a smile and then kissed her on the cheek.

nFeeling Noah's wet kiss, Ciaphia moved a little and then opened her eyes.

nFinding Noah looking at her, Ciaphia's face turned red and she covered her body with the blanket.

n

"Why are you embarrassed?

"

n

"I'm not embarrassed.

"

n

"Hm... Okay. But it's time to get up, come on.

"

n

"Okay.

"

nStill feeling sleepy, Ciaphia got up along with Noah, and the two got dressed.

nAfter washing their faces, the two left the room and found Emma and Lucio who had also just left the next room.

nAs soon as he found the two, Noah's mother and father gave a smile seeming to already know what had happened.

n

"Next time try not to be so noisy, I'm sure the other guests heard everything too.

" Lucio joked with both of them.

nNoah just smiled, but Ciaphia almost stuck her head inside the wall to try to hide.

n####

nAfter they finished breakfast, Emma and Lucio went upstairs to their room and only Ciaphia and Noah remained at the table.

n

"So, what are you doing today? I was thinking of going out for lunch because yesterday we didn't go out for dinner together.

"

n

"We just had coffee you're already thinking about lunch? You're going to get fat.

" Noah mocked Ciaphia, but she was not at all happy about the joke.

n

"Never say that to a woman.

" She pointed her finger at Noah and then pouted.

n

"All right, I'm sorry. But about that, I think we can go out to lunch together. I was thinking of going out on a mission, but I'm a little lazy.

"

n

"You're lazy to go out and kill monster?! This is a surprise!

" Ciaphia widened her eyes not believing what she was hearing.

nNoah had always loved fighting and killing monsters, hearing this was a shock.

n

"Sometimes you feel lazy too, don't you?

"

n

"Me too... But I didn't expect to hear this from you.

"

n

"It's just that everything is so boring lately, I don't have fun like I used to.

"

n

"...

"

n

"I've gotten so strong that nothing is a challenge for me anymore.

"

n

"Hearing that is a little scary.

"

n

"Why?

"

n

"Because that shouldn't be possible, not existing a challenge in a battle against monsters.

"

n

"Maybe someday a monster will come along that can be a decent opponent, or maybe one that can beat me.

"

n

"Don't ever say that again! A monster that could beat you would destroy the world!

"

n

"Don't exaggerate.

"

n

"I'm not exaggerating!

"

n

"Fine. But then, do you want to go out for a while?

"

n

"Where are we going?

"

n

"Just to walk around a bit. I want to see how things are going around town.

"

n

"All right...

"

n####

n

"Isadora, what do you think I should do tomorrow?

" It was already night. Noah was lying in his bed while staring at the ceiling of the inn.

n What do you mean?

n

"Should I go on a mission? Or maybe I should just rest some more?

n I think you should go on some missions. Don't you want to buy a house for your family?

n

"You're right. Hopefully tomorrow I'll find a good mission. But leaving that aside, how are your brothers and sisters? Have they made any more moves?

"

n In my world? No, no one else has shown up

n

"Are you sure about that?

"

n Sure. But something seems to have happened in Zeus' world. Someone was brave enough to send a subordinate there.

n

"Is Zeus that dangerous?

"

n Yes. He gets angry very easily. I'm sure the subordinate who is in Zeus' world will go through big trouble.

n

"Hmmm. That's right, it's been a while since you've told me about the other humans who also have a Status. Are they all as strong as me already?

"

n All of them are weaker than you, except for Zeus' subordinate. He is probably as strong as you.

n

"Oh? That's surprising.

"

n It's not surprising at all. Zeus' world is a pretty dangerous place, so the rapid evolution of his subordinate is expected.

n

"I see. You could also make one your world a little more dangerous, couldn't you? The people here are very weak. The monsters are no longer a challenge either, things are starting to get boring.

"

n Don't say things like that. If I increased the strength of the monsters the world would be destroyed.

n

"Just increase the strength of people too.

"

n That's not as simple as it sounds.

n

"...

"

n You're thinking about something unnecessary! Don't even think I'm going to accept that.

n

"Is traveling to other worlds that bad? If your brothers and sisters can send subordinates here, I can go to their world too, can't I?

"

n You can, but...

n

"Then let me do it. If I go to Zeus' world my evolution will be even greater, am I right?

"

n It's dangerous. If he knows you're in his world, he'll do everything he can to kill you.

n

"If I die you can bring me back to life.

"

n You really... I'll think about it. And you should think about it too because you will need to leave your family and friends behind if you go to another world.

n

"...

"

n####

nWhen he woke up the next day, Noah washed his face and then went downstairs to eat breakfast with his parents.

nAfter he finished his coffee, he went to the adventurer's guild and picked up a new quest.

nAnother Rank C quest.

nAgain kill some ogres.

n

"That's what I'm saying, Isadora. It's all the same, all so boring! I want to face giant monsters, I want to face monsters that can kill me.

"

n A normal person would never want that. What happened to you? Are you finally going crazy?

n

"Of course not, you idiot, I'm just worried.

"

n Worried?

n

"Yes, about the war. I'm not strong enough yet and you know it.

"

n There's still plenty of time before the war starts

n

"But even if there is plenty of time, I won't be able to evolve enough here. Or do you think I'll be able to evolve more than Zeus' subordinate? He has strong monsters that give more experience.

"

n You're right, but... In that case, you just have to kill more monsters.

n

"Even then I would raise my level very slowly.

"

n ... But what do you intend to do after you reach the world of Zeus? Just kill monsters?

n

"And also kill his subordinate.

"

n Are you crazy?!

n

"Why? If I kill him, he'll come back to life anyway, right?

"

n No, that's not how things work. If a subordinate with status kills another, it's over, he doesn't come back to life anymore.

nNoah stopped running as soon as he heard that.

n

"Wait, what did you say?

"

n That's right if another chosen human kills you, it's over. It's dangerous, that boy is as strong as you are.

n

"Why didn't you tell me this before?

"

n Whatever. But now that you know that, you've already given up, haven't you?

n

"Answer me something.

"

n What is it?

n

"Since he won't come back to life, will I get experience points for killing him?

"

n Yes, all the experience and levels he picked up during his life will go to you.

n

"I see. That's interesting.

"

n You don't mean...

n

"Yes, that's good. If I kill him I will raise my level a lot and also get rid of an enemy who might become a problem in the future. The fewer people fighting in the war, the easier it will be. Especially if I kill the person who is theoretically the strongest among my opponents.

"

n But...

n

"It's not forbidden for one subordinate to kill another before the war, is it?

"

n No.

n

"Then it's okay.

"

nNoah smiled satisfied after discovering all that. This was the perfect opportunity for him to evolve enough to win the war easily.

nOr maybe even win the war before it even happens.

n

"I'm sure your brothers

/sisters don't send their subordinates after me because they are weak. Since they are afraid to come here, I will go after them.

"

n ...

nRealizing that it was impossible to change Noah's mind, Isadora just stayed silent as she watched him run across the plain.

n

"That boy only brings me trouble...

"

nAfter that, she brought up a chair and sat down.

nAnd called Isabell.

n

n

"Isabell, Noah is going crazy.

"

n Hm? What?

n

"He is wanting to travel to other worlds to kill the other subordinates. He's thinking he'll be able to win the war before it even starts.

"

n And he can't do that?

n

"Are you going crazy too?!

"

n