Endless Winter's
Chapter 4: The Lost Member

I called my boss to let him know that I was going to be active again at VGD.

"For now I've recovered, so tomorrow I'll be actively working and will solve yesterday's case as soon as possible."

"You can rest again if you don't feel fully recovered. When you're inactive, there's something in place for you right now." Jameson.

"Good sir. But who has replaced me?"

"If you really want to find out, you can come to the VGD headquarters tomorrow. For now that's all, yeah, good night!"

"Hmm, who's the one who replaced me?" I'm so curious!" my inner.

After I finished calling Mr. Jameson, I became curious about the system I got yesterday.

"System...! System... why not reply? ...Oh yes, he has a name. Mary! Answer me!" My inner.

[Okay sir, I'll always be there if you call me by my name. Can anyone help?]

"How strong am I right now and also mention the power I now have!"

[You are still the same as a human being in general. However, now you have 2 abilities and 3 powers.The first ability is Super Strength Human. This ability allowed its user to increase his physical strength to 10x fold. The second ability was the Expert Sword master. Users no longer needed to practice using swords. With this ability you can instantly master the technique of using a sword.]

"Oh so apparently... Is it silent? Let's continue! Where are my other 3 strengths?"

[Patience sir! Explaining the power will be a little complicated for you to understand. I continued, The first power is Necromancy. As the name implies, you will be able to witchcraft raise the dead.

The second is Endless Power. This power is so strong that you are advised not to use it excessively. If not, you will be ruled by The Greed. And you're very lucky to have this much power.

The last one is the Dimension Horizon. You can create your own dimensions, and can enter something from outside according to your permission.

The last message from me is never use Endless power if you can't manage it properly. That's all the power you have.]

"Oh so apparently, it turns out your gift is quite valuable as well. Now I have the power to realize my great goal! Hehe..."

[Do you not want to know the various things that are happening in this time?]

"No need! I'm going to go first!" My words interrupted.

From that I rushed straight to my place of work. Arriving there, I saw someone familiar to me who was sitting on the leader bench. Soon, he noticed my presence, and he turned the chair he was sitting on. Now it seems clear who replaced me all along.

"It's been a long time since we met again, leader. Or rather Alex Witcher." Said a blue-haired man while holding his hands together.

"You... How did you get here? What do you want this time?" I asked who could not believe what I saw.

"Yes.right. It´s me! Lucien Kazurid's. I've only come here to get a call from the old man. He said he wanted me to take your place temporarily. But I refused and insulted him. He was brave enough to come to see me and bow down to me. Not only that I was also offered to be granted whatever the request." Arrogant, he told me everything.

"Now what are you waiting for? I've recovered and will take my place back. Get out now!" I said with strict orders.

"Huh... Before I go, where's your last member?"

"Huh? Whatchu mean? Of course you are! Now we look at each other directly."

"Have you forgotten her, Alex? You have no conscience!" Said Lucien with a look of disdain.

"Who do you mean? What does this have to do with this?" I asked confused.

"You find out for yourself! Excuse me first." Said Lucien as he left the room.

"Who exactly does he mean? Did I miss something important before? I better find out first." My mind while thinking hard.

All the documents I searched one by one. Not to forget I searched the entire corner of this room. Damn I didn't get anything, all I got was a messy room.

"Aaaargh... Where else would I look for him? Or not in the attic?" My words speak to myself.

The attic right above this room I started to open the door and came up with a folding ladder. I climbed up the stairs and hoped to find something I was looking for.

For 20 minutes, I checked the contents of the cardboard one by one. Until I found a cardboard box at the very end that says someone's name. "Julian" is the name on this cardboard. I was curious to open it.

I found all sorts of things, like shoes, hats, knives, etc. What makes me curious is the existence of a diary book. On the cover of the book is clearly written "Diary friendship". I hesitated to read it because it was a diary. Having no other choice, I opened the book and started reading.

After reading the diary for a long time.

"Hmm. How could he just disappear without any evidence at all? I have to ask the old man." I said as I went with the diary.

I ventured into the palace to meet someone who knew this. A large door opened, behind which was the king's throne room. Do not forget decorated many unique knickknacks that add to the attraction. All I see is the King and his Advisor. And some guards beside the King's throne.

"Hohoho... Greetings, the leader of the VGD. What brings you here?" Ask the King with a warm welcome.

"Your highness, I'm sorry for my gentleness. Before that, I want to ask!" I said as I approached the King's throne.

"Yes, tell me what you want to ask!"

"Does your Majesty know about this book?" I asked while submitting a diary book.

"Hohoho, I don't know about this book. Where did you find this book?" Said the King in sweat.

"I accidentally found him. I found it in the attic of VGD's office." Answer me who feels strange with the behavior of the King.

"..."

The King was silent, not saying a word.

"From your behavior, it appears that you are hiding something from me. Is that true, your majesty?" I said that I suspected the King.

"Well.huh..that's where I might lie to you, Alex." Says the King who stammered.

"lik! You lied! Please tell me what really happened!" My words with high notes.

"Ah.. This is Alex's son..."

Before he finished his words, I broke through immediately while carrying a folding knife from my pocket. It was obvious that I was behind him while threatening him with a knife. The others did not stay silent, trying to stop me.

"What are you doing, Alex? Drop your weapons now!" Jameson the King's advisor.

"Nobody move! If you want this king to survive! Everybody put down your guns!" I responded with a threat.

The situation started to heat up because of what I had done. Everyone had no choice but to put down their weapons and just shut up.

"Good! Tell me everything that happened in that book! Hurry along! If no one wants to, I'll cut the King's throat!" Shouted once more from me.

"Okay... well, I'll tell you everything!" Said the King's adviser.

(8 years ago...

At that time the paladins saved a royal princess from the pursuit of a ferocious demon. Even though the snow storm was approaching, they still never gave up on returning the princess. On the way, the snow began to thicken and the storm began to tighten. In that situation, they were caught off guard and did not see a huge abyss at its deepest. The horse-drawn carriage in which the Princess falls into the abyss with one of the paladins, Julian. All the other members above attempted to descend into the abyss. However, due to the extreme weather and the ravine they encountered was the abyss of demons. They left them both.)

"That's the story. That's all I know."

After listening to that, I let go of the King and left without a word.

"Sih, you snot-boy! How dare you do that to me! I'll get you back later!" Mumbled the King.

"Your majesty is fine?" Ask the advisor.

"I'm fine. In the future I want you to find the boy, make him a fugitive. At worst, I'll give you a reward if anyone can kill him. Announce all these things to all my people! Hurry up, right now!" The wrath of the King.

"Okay, your honor." Answer Jameson.