Oldest Redemption

CHAPTER 23 : EPISODE 8 (WHY?)

I groaned because even though it's already 4 days passed,my leg still feels a little bit hurts,and yes, I'm not tolerant to pain but then,the pain is not comparable to 'pain' I used to feel.

"Hey,is your leg okay already? We can move tomorrow morning if it's still hurt.." Sasha looked at me, worriedly.

I sighed and sit down to the ground, holding my leg. "I still can feel the pain. I'm sorry for being a nuisance."

"You're not a nuisance,Nadiya! If you don't teach me about the inventory shop or the skill whatsoever,I wouldn't know about it." Sasha pouted and crossed her hand.

I chuckled,"If you think so.."

"What shall we talk for today.. love interest?" Sasha sit next right to me.

I put my thumb and index finger under my chin,"About that, I'm not sure. For now,I don't have interest with anyone. Considering, my last one is a fucking asshole."

"Wow, that's two awesome word to describe him right there. Well,for me.. I'm more interested on dating someone gullible,easy to tease, puppy or a bear. Yep, that would be cute." Sasha said as she giggled.

Wow,she just perfectly describing Barry. Kind of remind me, isn't  the book of 'Salvation Of Immortal King' I wrote both of them going to be ended up together?

But then,since I change a lots of plot, I'm pretty sure 70%  it would likely to happen and the rest of percentage is,you know she might ended up with anyone I pick up as new companions,who knows. Of course, being the aurthor myself,I want both of them to ended up together.

"Wait,is the Angelo guy isn't one of your interest?"

I coughed as soon I heard Angelo's name.

"W-Why would you sa-say that?" I stuttered because of the harsh coughing.

"Dunno,I mean,you always talked about him if we're having conversation."

I looked at my boots. He might be handsome, strong and great singer but then, he's a total bastard who have trust issues and might be depressed because of his deceased girlfriend.

"Well, let's say I have interest at Angelo.. I'm pretty sure he won't like me back, considering he just lost his beloved.." Why does I feel pain when remembering Katsuya? I was the one who created both of them as lover.

"Really? Who wouldn't love you?! You're kind and beautiful! It's rare seeing black haired woman nowadays,and that piercing gold eyes! Even more rarer! He will like you back." The small woman shakes my body everytime she compliment me.

"I know,I know.. so please stop shaking me,Sasha!" I chuckled as she joining my soft laughed.

"If you love or like him,just tell him. His lover are not longer here." She patted me, considering I'm much more older and bigger than her.

" 'If' I love him. Right now,I just see him as my companion who I care,like the others." I smiled,while she just huffed in annoyance and mumbling something which I can't hear it clearly.

Suddenly,Sasha stand up, rubbing off some dirt from her short jean.

"I'm going to talk a walk,just sleep if I'm late. See you soon." She walked away and waved to me without even looking at me.

It's not the first time she leave me alone at the camp. I noticed it from the first day I met her. That time I was awaken by my nightmare,like always.. anyways,I was startled because Sasha was gone from my side. I almost summon Commander Poe but luckily,she went inside the tent. I asked her where she was going,only to replied that she need a fresh air.

Well, maybe she does need air fresh and some training. I sighed,if only I can walk. Actually,I can walk but not fast enough to catch up with the foxy. I don't want to be a nuisance..

That's kind of remind me,does my team considered me as nuisance to them? Because all I know is to instructed them.. do they hate me? Because I'm pretty sure I actually bossing around and I only take the easiest part especially the Mikazuki one. Moreover,my mission is probably the most relaxing one. I hope they don't hate me though,I know Maria won't hate me but the other?

I can feel something heavy pressure building up inside my heart, causing a big pain.. oh no..

I hold my mouth and quickly walk to behind the bush. I let out all the puke. It's been 2 years I having this anxiety attack. I sighed,and laughed..

"It would be better if I.." Then,I can feel tear coming out from my eyes.

[Crystal 'Mother Of The Darkest World, Persephone' is worried at her vessel and asking is everything okay?]

I sniffed and wiped my tears,"Yes, I'm okay..hey,is it okay I call you Mother, <Lady Persephone>?"

[Crystal 'Mother Of The Darkest World, Persephone' said she will be happy if her vessel called her mother!]

I chuckled, "Thank you, mother.. can I visit to the <Underworld>? I need to improve my stat.."

[Crystal 'Mother Of The Darkest World, Persephone' said sure!]

"Well,then.. <Mother Persephone>"

[Crystal 'Mother Of The Darkest World, Persephone'allowed you to read her myth]

I closed my eyes,and then I was arrived at the <Underworld>.

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"Are you sure we should kill her?" Sasha looked at the person besides her.

The red headed woman,put her hand onto Sasha's shoulder and gripping it tightly. Making the younger flinched.

"That was our plan to begin with. We don't need more nuisance..and I need the <Blazing Hell Fire Katana>."

"She's not nuisance.. if she didn't teach me,both of us will surely die of hunger knowing we can't hunt. We should-"

The woman grabbed Sasha's shirt tightly.

"Do you remember what did Akito do? He also did that method to us! He gladly tell us about the crystal and shit,and guess what? He almost kill us,to take our money!"

"But-"

"This is final,Sasha. We don't need one more member. It's enough with two of us." The woman glared deadly.

"Yes..I understand.."

With that, the woman let go of Sasha.

"Good. We will move tonight. Also,please make her suffer... It will be more entertaining.." The woman smiled coldly as she looked at where Nadiya sleeping. The fox just nodded once again and stood besides the tall woman.

To Be Continued...

(A/N: Once again! Sorry for the short chapter!! Also,a little bit boring.. but for sure,I can promise you that this episode 8 will be more interesting and mostly will be focused on our main character. Also,I might want to warn you, there's might be a warning, trigger warning about something.... To do with anxiety, depression and even worse, suicide. So just get ready for that.. also,if any of you have that problem, please seeks for help.. don't worry,i also have that problem.. and I'm grateful that I'm becoming much more better bcuz I talked about it with my close friends and mom. So yeah.. anyways,Love ya!

-Nadi Nata 🍒)