Endless Winter's
Chapter 7: The Climax

"So, you guys failed?" Ask The King.

"That's right, your majesty. We failed completely!" Answer the kneeling Akemi.

"Are there any casualties?"

The boy hesitated to tell the truth. Then Riyo bluntly.

"We can't save her! Good luck there, Akane!"

The King could only breathe and be sad.

"From the report you gave me a few days ago. There were witnesses who were right at the scene saying that this report only contained lies! Is that true?"

The four were shocked and did not expect the lie to be revealed so easily.

"The report is in accordance with the facts!" Sangkal Riyo's.

"Is that so? How do you say Aris is missing? Though it was clear that he killed the Abysswalker!"

They began to break out in cold sweat and were at a loss for words.

"Actually Aris was already siding with the devil, we also had time to face him at the time of the mission now!" The Shakal of Akemi.

"When do you lie? Not bored?" Snapped from the King.

"Yes, Your Majesty! We didn't lie this time!"

"Enough! From the beginning you have lied and used the hard-earned money of others. And now you've failed the mission, and you want to lie again!" Said the King who was fed up.

"..."

"From now on your titles will be stripped away, and you are welcome to get out of here!" The Absolute Commandment of the King.

Sadness and disappointment were unstoppable in the hearts of the four of them. They leave the castle and end their history as heroes.

"Sad... Why is it like this?! It's all Akemi's fault! He's the culprit!" Annoyed Riyo.

"Riyo! Watch your words! It's not entirely his fault!" Bela Chika's.

"You don't interfere! If only he hadn't been a hero, things wouldn't have ended like this!" Riyo.

"You can just blame! Don't you feel so wrong?" Once again Chika.

"It's you two! Enough to get here! Riyo's right, it's all my fault. You better just leave me." Akemi said as she lowered her head and left them.

"Don't do it, Akemi! Together we can solve all of this!" Chika said while pulling Akemi's hand.

"Stop Chika! Leave me alone, don't bother me from today! I don't want you to be the next victim! Please, leave me!" Firmly Akemi while removing Chika's grip.

Akemi leaves them all with a broken heart and disappointment. Chika can't do anything anymore.

"Why am I getting carried away? Why am I this stupid?! What can I do all this time?!" Akemi with her messy thoughts.

"Arise... Arian... Aris?.... Andra!!!!!! I hate you so much!!!! Someday I will destroy the wreckage like you!!!!" Shouted Akemi with her deepest irritation while beating the wall.

Meanwhile...

"Now what?" Ask Hinata.

"What should we do, Riyo?" Ask Chika to Riyo.

"I don't know either! This was all because of that naive brat!" Reply to Riyo who is still upset.

"Already Riyo! Don't blame him! Better mind where we're going." Bent Chika.

"How much money do you have? Quickly collect into one. We'll just rent a room at the inn." Advice Chika.

"I still have 5 gold coins." Hinata.

"If I stay 1 piece of silver coin." Riyo.

"Unfortunately, I only have 10 silver coins. I think it'll be enough if we stay a few days at the inn." Chika.

"How much is it?" Ask Riyo.

"10 silver coins one day per one room."

The three of them decided to find the nearest and cheapest inn. They found the 'White Feather' inn, the facilities and rooms were not as luxurious as those in the hero inn, but still worth living in.

"Why should we choose this inn? Not the others?" Riyo.

"Don't complain! If only your money was still a lot, surely we could rent another inn." Answer Chika.

"Ugh...!" Grumpily Riyo.

"Good night! Can I help you?" Said the receptionist lady.

"Yes, we want to rent 3 rooms for 3 people for 3 days."

"Alright, your room is on the 2nd floor. The numbers are 23, 24, 25. The total is 30 silver coins." Speak Receptionist with a soft voice.

The morning...

"So that's our plan..." Hinata said to Riyo.

"What are you talking about?" Chika asked with incomplete awareness.

"Ah. You're apparently Chika. I'm discussing what kind of work we're going to be applying for right now. Then, Hinata offers to try to be adventurous." Riyo.

"uh? The adventurer? What is that thing?" Chika is still sleepy.

"You better wash your face first, Chika! Shower and make your appearance!" Hinata Advice.

"okay!"

After that, Chika cleaned herself first, then she continued to discuss about adventurers.

"Is it harmless? I heard that someone didn't come back after a long adventure!" Chika felt worried and scared.

"Just calm down, Chika! We have no other choice either. This is a job suited to our expertise!" Hinata calms Chika down.

"Yes, Chik. We'll just have an easy mission. Don't be afraid!" Riyo.

"How are we going to apply for the job?" Ask Chika.

"Oh you finally agree too. Today we will go to the national adventurer guild. It lies outside this kingdom. So anyone from any corner would be in that adventurer guild!" Hinata.

"so yeah. Okay, what are we waiting for? We're leaving now!" Chika said with glittering eyes.

"Woah, relax, miss! Don't be so excited! It's still early in the morning. And we just ordered breakfast." Riyo.

"Well...." Chika is broken.

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Meanwhile...

"Eh... What party is this?" Ask Aris.

"Congratulations, Aris! For the success of your first mission!" Maria Say.

"Eh.. This isn't a mission? We're just taking our stuff back."

"Alright, Aris! Let's enjoy the party! Wooohooo....!" Said Blood Shaman after regaining his weapon.

"Fuckin' shit! Why should my gun be lost? Ah... nothing, the important thing is to party!" Gravestone.

"Come, Aris! Don't just shut up!" Maria's words pulled Aris's arm.

They all party until the morning.

"Say, Aris! How did you feel about the duel with that boy?" Ask the curious Mary.

"Ah... What do you mean Akemi? Yeah, thats. I was just responding to an attack from him. Even during the duel I wondered, 'What did this brat think of being able to win from me' Hahahaha...!!" Aris replied while sipping her drink.

"Hahaha, that's great, your fight is incredible!" Praise Maria.

"However, we can only get the Blood Shaman weapon. We searched here and there, but didn't find Gravestone's weapon. Too bad for Gravestone." Aris.

"I think it's okay. Even if you fail the next mission, the most important thing is your own safety. Plans can be changed or remade, but not with one's life." Maria said.

"Wow... Maria. The first time I thought you were a dictatorial Boss, no matter the safety of his men. And I was wrong." Said Aris who drank his drink once more.

"Ahahaha, you can also think so. My looks are terrible, but not in them." Maria Say.

"In the future, what should we do, Boss?" Ask Warrance.

"Don't think of a plan for today, we'll see tomorrow to see the development of our guinea pig! Hehe..." Maria said, who seems to have a wicked plan.

"What experimental rabbit do you mean?" Ask the curious Aris.

"If I tell you now, it will feel less so when '*******'! I think you should follow our path, Aris." Answer Warrance.

"Oh, I understand. Is '*******' included in our plan?" Ask again Aris.

"Hehe. of course, everything is in our plan! And '*******' which I mean will happen soon." Warrance said with an evil smile.

"Hmmm.. So apparently yes! I hope to be here as long as possible." Aris is hoping.

"Of course you should! You were also included in this plan!" Maria Say.

"Eh...really?"

"You didn't hear wrong. You also played a major role in this plan! I'll tell you what to do!" Maria Say.

"Eh..." Said Aris with a happy face.

"Although I am very happy, I do not understand what they are saying. Hehe..." In Aris's mind.

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