Dream of the Guardians I-1: Rising

Chapter 18 - Reminiscence

Chris and his friends are with the young man from Vodheim in a room, apparently his request has very personal motives. He explains that rumors have been circulating about Volt's next target, the kingdom of Ceres in the far east, the royal family is of great importance to him personally.

As hard as he try, he doesn't quite convince Chris, it's none of his business, he has no reason to fight a war for a country that has no relationship with him. Although there will be many innocent deaths, he is only one man and conflict is inevitable in human nature.

"Please, please help me save Ceres. Maybe you are one man, but I am also just a man, I can't defeat him by myself." the young man bows his head while begging for help, "I heard you defeated Ryuken, so you have a better chance of defeating Volt than anyone."

"No matter how noble your goal is, I will not march into a war that does not concern me. If I did, I could end up dragging my friends, and if something happened to them I wouldn't forgive myself." Chris replies as he leaves the scene.

Everyone feels somewhat uncomfortable about such a statement, Chris considers them his friends, not just companions, and that makes them happy, but they feel guilty for being the reason he does not try to save countless lives. It's a very complicated position.

The young man tells the rest of the group that he will stay at the resort in case he changes his mind, and everyone leaves. Chris is walking around as his friends catch up with him to try to talk about it.

"Wow, you've become more insensitive, mud mask." a woman's voice sounds from behind, interrupting the desperate attempt to convince him.

"Of all the places in the world, what are you doing here, Master Hama?" Chris recognizes the unequivocal voice of the teacher who helped him so many years ago.

"You know that I am like the wind, I roam the world free, I know people, fate plays tricks from fun to bizarre." Hama explains with a carefree smile next to his smug attitude.

Despite having a respectable face, her attitude is completely carefree, making Tsubaki uncomfortable, but Pierre is brimming with happiness. Everyone is surprised by his anticlimactic attitude.

"Priestess, I didn't think I would find you again so soon. Thank you so much for guiding me to the tournament." thanks Pierre with a dazzling smile, making Hama somewhat uncomfortable.

The reason Pierre came to Heinburn is because he was guided by Hama.

"I'm glad I hit the nail on the head, by the way, Chris, I met Karen recently, isn't she a beauty? She grew up pretty well since you two were kids." Hama mentions while making gestures about the "curves", "Ah, youth, you should take advantage now that you can, otherwise you will die a virgin."

Chris sends Hama to silence, her sense of freedom takes away all common sense, decorum and even respect for personal space. Everyone can only watch as Hama lays on over Chris' head as she continues to speak without any discretion for intimacy.

The young man from Vodheim meets the group again and recognizes Hama:

"Mrs. Hama, thank you for the information, although I could not convince you to help." the young man is disappointed that he failed in his task.

«Apparently she knows so many people who coincidentally have a tendency to find each other. » Chris deduces from what has been revealed during the conversation.

"Don't worry, I've known him since he was a little tadpole, if you want some respect, challenge him to a duel." mention Hama as she plays with Chris' cheeks and rubs his hair, "Prove your worth to him and maybe he will take your family situation into consideration."