Back at that Irreverent Dungeon, my first impression of Irja was that she's sowhat crafty. She pulled into their conversation just like that. Perhaps she only did that to get Klent off her shoulder and turn his focus on . Nonetheless, that's a fairly great first impression.
When I first saw her appearance after being freed, she appeared to be more mature than how I imagined her to be. Not ntioning her alluring face which was as radiant as her Transcendent Pathway, she also has her sexy curves that despite being locked up in there for 20 years, she maintained it perfectly.
With all her curiosity and suspicions, she started approaching . I once threw her into confusion but that ended when I stopped holding back at that space. She told that she's only curious because if I'm really the reason why they were released, they wanted to properly express their gratitude.
After that, she eased up on her suspicion but our interaction didn't end at that.
In the end, with our experiences together, I ended up getting drawn closer to her that I'm already about to break what I said about never telling her my identity. Well, at least I saved it a bit by saying I will answer her questions. I'm not obligated to tell her everything.
"How long are you going to continue staring?" With one of her brows raised, she jumped down from where she was and closed the distance between us. We're now alone and without the teasing of Monady or minding the eyes of others, she's back at how she used to be.
"I'm just wondering how co you found this fast. Have you hurried thinking I'll go against my word?"
Without the existing tension from before, we're standing head to head, although I know I already grew up a bit, she's still a little taller than .
I'm still in my growth period so I'm bound to surpass her height.
"Don't ask the obvious, I'll have you answer …"
"You're that curious, eh? Say, are you interested in ?"
"It depends on your answer."
Now that there's no one else around, she's not denying it.
"Why? Will you say no if my background isn't as special as you think?"
"It's the other way around, actually. I'm now an outcast of my tribe and I have nowhere to go after this…"
"So you're basically saying you're interested in . And if there's a chance, you want to co with , is that right?"
Upon hearing that, Irja clicked her tongue. Perhaps I got her intention correct.
"Stop going on circles. Will you tell or not?"
The way she didn't want to openly admit it was adorable. I guess she'll be like Nysia who can be so satisfying to tease.
"I said I'll answer your questions, not telling you my life story. Ask away." I stepped forward and closed our distance even further. Although she's acting as if my words weren't affecting her, her ears and neck were turning red. "Ah, by the way, let's clear up the remaining statue while we're at it."
"Ugh… alright."
"Great. And by the way, I'm interested in you."
"Hearing that doesn't make happy…"
That's a confird tsundere, alright. In any case, there's no point rushing this just like how I did with Fleur. We'll eventually get to that if what we're feeling for each other grows to that point.
"And I expected that answer," I smirked before turning my feet towards the distant giant statue. Casting a 4-nodes Elental Flash Step variation, my sword that had just cald down buzzed in excitent once again as it gradually glowed with its lightning properties and Swordforce.
This place is just like that first fortress, there are only four giant statues located at the four corners. I already destroyed one so there are three left.
At this point, I'll shalessly steal the kill from her. My ti here is running out and I'm feeling a sense of urgency.
Although I can choose to stay for a little bit longer, I know I will just keep on worrying about the Companions I left behind.
Back in that space, the mory of the Support Incarnation I sent to Nysia has long rged with mine. The situation there was about to take a bad turn. The United Alliance was gradually getting overwheld by the combined forces of the Dark World and the Healing Faction of the Anzeans. Even if Nysia could take on 10 Transcendents at once, there are just too many of them. Even my Incarnation couldn't do much in there except abating so of their burdens and lifting their spirits up by giving them so victories. With too few Transcendents on their side and with the heroes not being back yet, they're starting to feel tired defending against the enemies.
"It's rare for you to crease your brows. Are you thinking about sothing?" Catching up from behind after I stabbed and jumped back from the statue, Irja asked.
It's showing on my face, eh? It's really different if I'm thinking about them.
"Are you sure you want to use up your limited chance to question like this?"
"Huh? You didn't tell there's a limit. Forget about that then. Tell , are you connected to the Great One Illiana?"
"I am, in a way. But as to our real connection, I'm still not clear yet."
I'm just suspecting that she's a previous companion, without confirmation, I couldn't truly bank on that.
"… I see. You're really the reason why we're released." Irja muttered before sending consecutive energy-based attacks on the giant statue. "Who are you, really?"
"My na is Daisuke. I'm just a normal teenager that got caught up in this ss of world-hopping and defending various worlds."
That's a proper introduction and answer to her question, right?
"Teenager?! I'm sure you're already nearing 100."
… This woman, why are you focusing on that point and not on my na or the other details included in what I said?
"Not really. I'm probably younger than you for at least 100 years."
Nysia is in her 50's, Fleur is in her 80's and Sofiel is in her 100's. Well, that's just a number. Being a Transcendent, they're still at their pri age and appearance.
"You! I'm only nearing my 100!" Hearing my reply, Irja couldn't help but flare up that her chest heaved up and down from exasperation.
To alleviate that, she pointed her broomstick at the giant statue who's just about to stand up after tumbling down from her attacks. Without holding back, a rain of energy-based attacks fell on it. If she continued, I wouldn't be able to steal a kill.
"Is that so? So you're hoping I'm in the sa age range as you."
"Don't make things up! Haa... Why am I getting caught in your pace? Nevermind that. So Ember's not your real na but Daisuke. Then what do you an by that? Being caught up? I can't understand."
"You will not understand if I tell you."
"Then explain it to . We have all the ti here."
"Let's just say… I'm living a normal life recently."
"I still couldn't understand."
"That's what I told you. Perhaps there will co a ti that you will understand it but I can't tell you everything about at the mont."
Although I promised to answer her question, I still can't be relaxed and tell her my real origin. I don't know if her interest will last once I leave their world. Even if we both have the crystal, it's not like we'll spend our day talking to each other like a normal high school couple.
"By the way, I will be leaving once the restriction to exit this Dinsional Space was lifted," I added.
Before she could ask why, I already jumped in and finished the cracked giant statue embedded on the ground. Using the sa Sword Skill, a number of Claymores alongside Energy Explosion Projectiles rained down on the helpless giant statue.
When I landed on top of it, I picked up the stone and threw it in Irja's direction.
Although she caught it perfectly, her eyes were focused on .
"You're leaving. Why?"
"Why, huh? If I tell you I have sothing I need to finish doing, will you believe ?"
"I don't know. I still can't get what or who you really are… You're special but you're hiding your identity. I'm thinking, aside from the Exalted who picked us up in that Dungeon and the one who monitored us outside, no one knows about your existence."
"That's correct. There's a reason why I need to keep my identity a secret. Even though I'm a re Rank 1 Transcendent, I have a sensitive role. Besides, Monady will look for soon, she's trying to recruit into their tribe but I can't join any so I will truly have to leave."
"… Can't you take with you?"
"Why?"
"I told you I have nowhere to go."
Why is she so attached like this? That might be true but the Dark World is huge, she could find a place or join another tribe if she so wishes for it. Besides, she has companions in the form of those two.
"What about old rug Klent and Yatapa?"
"I will say goodbye to them and follow you."
Looking at her eyes, these words are her sincere intentions. She's more than willing to follow .
She's a Rank 2 Transcendent. There's a possibility that she will not be able to pass through the Portal. Besides, if I take her with , I have to tell her everything and make her my Companion…
Now, this is a hard choice. I'm going back to this world in the future anyway… But if I reject her this ti… I might not be able to see her again.
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