Isekai Creations
Vol. 01 Chapter. 12: The bitter truth

When Zerlicia opened her eyes, she realized that she was still in the dungeon. Moreover, Zerlicia found her dream, to be a reality that she had to accept.

"Aaaa... What will you do with me? Where's my clothes?"

"Oh, you woke up too soon! I was just about to change your clothes."

"Huh?!"

When Zerlicia realized that her right hand was still in place, she did not lose her right hand. And when she realized that, Zerlicia thought, if this is a real dream!

Right, this is just a dream!

"Stop!!! What do you want to put on my body?!"

"What's? Just plain clothes, besides, I haven't said it yet huh? Zerlicia Namsaka, since you lost to me, you must be my pet forever."

"Huh?!", Zerlicia gaped, her hands tied with chains attached to an iron on top of her, kneeling on the floor, the two legs of Zerlicia were chained to an iron so that Zerlicia did not escape from there, then, Zerlicia was put on a necklace with chains.

It feels like de javu. Zerlicia had experienced this kind of incident before. Luckily he escaped but, this time, he really could do nothing more.

"Beautiful,"

"Take me off!!!"

"Already, relax first dong. You're the only human who managed to corner me, I admire you so, I won't torture you if you don't make a mistake."

"Please..."

"Just calm down, I'm a pet lover...."

"Please get me out!", said Zerlicia making Archela wrong.

"You're crying?", a look on his face, Zerlicia's crying expression, made Archela dumbfounded.

"Please.I can't stay here for long..."

"But this is our deal!"

"... Please...."

"....", Archela was at a loss for Zerlicia's wishes.

"I'll let go of you after you obey me!"

"All right! If that's your will! I need to get over my problem!"

".... Revenge?"

"That is my purpose in coming here" said Zerlicia, "My strength alone is not enough to turn a rotten country into a livable country. It's true I've been too much with you but,"

"Zerlicia Namsaka, listen to me,” as Zerlicia was about to tell her everything, Archela immediately stopped Zerlicia's words by holding her cheeks.

"I don't know what your problem is but, from what I see from your gaze right now, you're so desperate?" he said.

"I would do anything if it made my brothers happy."

"Anything? So you're ready to be my slave entirely?"

".......", Zerlicia was silent, it was clear she did not want to be a slave but, reality forced her to choose yes.

"Anything! Are you willing to do it for me?!", said Zerlicia with a burning spirit.

"Anything for my new pet!"

"....." Zerlicia was silent again.

"Look, I know the world is cruel, not only to you, but to me as well."

"....." Zerlicia was only able to stare blankly downwards.

"Devil has always been looked down upon by humans. Not only the demon race, the Elf race, the Demi-human race, the dwarf race and so on were also so. In this rotten world, upholding justice is no easy feat. Despite using my powers, the laws of nature always judge what was considered wrong from the beginning" Archela said, forcing Zerlicia to look him in the eye.

"All right...."

"??", Archela was surprised when Zerlicia suddenly said something.

"If it makes my sisters happy, I will do everything" Zerlicia said with a chain in her accomplice.

"You.... What exactly makes you this way? Even you have made this vile-hearted demon take pity on you... Zerlicia, you're so poor."

"So, when are you going to do it?!"

".....", Archela was silent.

"You lied...." Zerlicia said as she puffed her cheeks.

"Hahaha, are you trying to be cute to me?"

"..... Sacrifice is necessary in this vile world, isn't it, Archela? I had to sacrifice myself so that my sisters would be happy and my closest people would have a better life.

"With such a big desire, of course, someone must be grounded so that my desire can be achieved. I just want them to be happy, they're being poured on me, so I have to be completely...."

"Ahh... That's enough drama."

"Huh?!"

"You think I'll actually do it? You are so stupid. Everything I said from the beginning was just a lie!"

"No...?!", Zerlicia was instantly goosebumps when Archela picked up a large and long log.

"Let's see, does this fit or not?"

"Wait, you intend to kill me?! It certainly can't be put there!"

"Who banned it? Your new life has just begun, Zerlicia."

"No...."

*****

Wayra and the others are still waiting for Zerlicia's return and wish Zerlicia a safe return. Considering that the Demon Queen is a demon who is so vile, every day, Wayra felt anxious because he did not receive the slightest news from Zerlicia.

"... Don't worry, he'll definitely be back" said Lein cheering Wayra, who was almost desperate for Zerlicia's return.

"But, right said Brother. We should've been in the parlor. We have already imposed our will on Zerlicia. We must return the bud immediately."

"....." Lein was speechless with a sense of worry that made her chest feel tight.

"Maybe you're right. Now we better get ready, we'll go later tonight" he said.

Then the three of them, packing their belongings and then waiting for the night to come so they can sneak away to an orphanage where all the Zerlicia sisters grew up there.

Reckoning, the three of them were still acting as usual so as not to be suspected by the merchant they were riding in. Lein, who was in charge, knew where Zerlicia had left her 25 sisters. Located in the opposite country, Lein felt a little anxious thinking about Zerlicia. But even so, he must not show his anxiety in front of the two people he just knew.

The journey took a whole night, when morning came, they had just arrived at the town near where the orphanage stood.

Lein and the others accidentally descend there so that the palace troops do not know the final destination of the fugitive they are looking for. If they go straight to the orphanage, my sisters Zerlicia will automatically get in trouble because of their actions.

"Have you arrived?"

"Ahead there," Lein answered Wayra's question walking behind her with a sword at her waist, as well as a pretty cool adventurous outfit, complete with her thigh bag.

Meanwhile, Elsa looked like she was reluctant to wear those pretty revealing adventurer clothes. Fortunately, Elsa is only disguised as an adventurer along with Lein. It can't be, can it? An ordinary girl, traveling from city to city without any status as an adventurer. They would definitely be suspected if recklessly traveling without disguising themselves as an adventurer.

Then when they arrived, Lein immediately communicated with the mother and asked, "Is this place where Zerlicia grows well?", Lein asked very politely.

Then answered by Mother Home with her gentle smile, "Yes, Zerlicia Namsaka. That kid helped us a lot."

Lein was instantly relieved to hear if they went to the right place yet...

The mother asked, "Are you Zerlicia's friends? Oh yeah, why didn't Zerlicia come along? The boy should have introduced you to me," said the mother of the parlour, leaving Lein silent for a moment.

"Zerlicia.." cried Lein.

"Zerlicia is adventuring even further. He asked us to look at his sisters" Wayra said, breaking the silence.

"Oh! You guys are so good, aren't you?"

"Haha... I brought you souvenirs, want to be eaten together inside?", Wayra asked while showing a basket full of biscuits that he made.

"Even though it is cold, I hope you will accept it" Wayra said, apologizing indirectly for the lack of it in her hand.

"It's okay, we accept someone's gift freely, instead we have fun because you came to bring us biscuits. The kids rarely eat biscuits so, I think this will be the best heart they've ever had" the mother told Wayra and the others to go inside.

Looking around, Wayra's eyes focused on a teenage boy who was practicing swords there.

"The name is Rleas Namsaka."

"Namsaka....?"

"No, all the children that Zerlicia brought, were children without families. They all want, their last names filled with Zerlicia's last name."

"Oh...." Wayra thinks that Rleas is Zerlicia's younger brother. But it turns out it's not like that.

If Rleas was Zerlicia's younger brother, it would be difficult for him to tell the truth about Zerlicia.

"There are also children of various ages here, and the worst thing is, this home was almost bankrupt. But when the news of our bankruptcy was heard by Zerlicia, she then asked permission to become an adventurer," said the mother of the home tells about Zerlicia's past while still living with him.

"So, this parlor stands because of the money Zerlicia makes?"

"True, I honestly felt useless when all the money that came in, came from the child we were caring for. We were supposed to think of a way to make money but, that kid, he really loves his sisters."

"So... That Zerlicia, a good sister?", Wayra asked with guilt that she was beginning to feel.

"Yes, but, I've remained opposed to his adventures until now. Her safety when it becomes an adventure will not be guaranteed anymore, I'm afraid, Zerlicia will leave without saying goodbye to her sisters for the last time."

"In other words... You're always worried if something happens to Zerlicia?"

"I'm mom, anyway."

When they got to a place, Wayra and the others were told to sit waiting for the Mother of the parlour to gather all the children of the existing parlour.

"25 fits?"

"True, there are only children in this home that Zerlicia brought. Ever since Zerlicia came here for the first time, we have been hit with bankruptcy. Luckily we received donations from various nobles until later, Zerlicia started sending her money for ourselves."

"...." the three of them instantly fell silent, only Wayra dared to speak. Given he was the oldest there, Wayra should represent the two speaking.

"Anu..."

"Hmm?"

"I'm sorry!", Wayra immediately prostrated herself asking for forgiveness.

"Why all of a sudden?"

"I was wrong! I forced him to obey my wishes! Actually, Zerlicia was on an adventure looking for death," with tears streaming down her eyes, Wayra began to explain everything to them.

"... what are you saying?", asked the mother of the parlour.

"I've been wrong to ask him to do something impossible. And because of my mistake.he...he!"

"Well?!"

"I was wrong! I will take the place of Zerlicia!! I see, there's no point in me apologizing! But please forgive me!! I was wrong to ask him to do something that is impossible for ordinary people to do" said Wayra, who did not dare to look up.

"Sister...?! WHAT DID YOU SAY ABOUT MY BROTHER?!", instantly, Rleas accidentally came when Wayra confessed her mistake. Suddenly, Rleas was furious with Wayra and pointed his wooden sword at Wayra.

"Don't talk carelessly! My brother is not as weak as you think!"

"I thought that way too!!! Until I realized, the Demon Queen is stronger than him! I wasn't sure if Zerlicia could..."

"Don't talk recklessly, bitch!"

"Releas! You can't say that to a woman!"

"The bottom line, I'm sure Big Brother will definitely return!", cried Rleas who did not accept the fact that it was unlikely for Zerlicia to return safely.

After he shouted, Rleas immediately ran out with tears in his eyes.