Kaguya sighed at the change in her Captain. Her feelings were obvious to everyone except herself. Then again, it wasn't Alise's fault as her experience in this type of matter was like a blank sheet.
Kaguya focused her attention on the ongoing battle. The Goliath stomped down on Asahi. The brute force of the attack shook the floor and a burst of dust cloud enveloped the area.??
Alise stretched her hand. "Asa—"
Saeko grabbed Alise's hand and patted her shoulder. "He is fine."
Shiori did a quick draw slash at the empty air. A sharp gust of wind flew and dissected the veil of smoke.
Kaguya narrowed her eyes. Asahi looked unhurt as he zipped near Goliath's legs, dodging the immensely powerful attacks. The mere shockwave would've blown a Level 3 or below adventurer, yet Asahi and the wolves withstood the impact without missing a beat.
"Impressive…" she whispered, realizing why her goddess went to such lengths to invite this man. His skills were the real deal.
The wolves assisted Asahi with their wind ball attacks. The Goliath whipped its fist and struck the ground. Asahi launched himself in the air and two vibrant red wings bloomed on his back. The crimson glow brightened the entire room while a warmth spread through everyone.
"Holy shit." Kaguya couldn't keep her composure. What kind of magic did he learn? She felt a tinge of regret for picking up the sword.
'It's not like I had a choice.'
The memories of her family made her wry. She slapped her cheek and raised her hand.
"You can do it, Asahi-kun!"
As if listening to her loud cheer, the blazing wings shone and propelled Asahi high, and his fist connected with the giant's jaw. A shockwave boomed, and the Goliath's feet were lifted off the ground, and it fell on its back.
The floor rumbled, then silence descended.
"Did he just sucker-punch the giant?" Kaguya thought out aloud.
Alise pinched Ryuu's cheeks. "So it's real. I'm not seeing things."
Ryuu swatted Alise's hand, staring at the sight with eyes wide open. "How is it possible? Unless—"
"Unless Marikawa-san hid his level," Lyra finished the sentence with her eyes narrowed at Saeko. "Is it true?"
"Umm, it's complicated," Saeko replied.
Kaguya found Saeko's helpless reaction a bit cute. Saeko maintained a dignified appearance similar to the Lords of the Far East. Yet everything melted whenever she talked about Asahi. Kaguya couldn't help but feel curious about Saeko and Asahi's past and how they came together. It would be one hell of a story.
The Goliath swatted the wolves gnawing away at its flesh and rose from the ground itself holding its broken jaw. Glaring down at Asahi, it swung its leg. Asahi sidestepped the blade made from sheer shockwave and clung to its legs.
"No way. He is crazy."
"Can he pull it off?"
Alise and Kaguya watched with bated breath. Asahi fired up the wings and rebounded with full momentum, pulling the leg thicker than himself. The Goliath lost balance and tasted the dust once again.
Alise blinked her eyes. "That guy…"
Goliath possessed the strength closer to a peak level 4 adventurer, so it was always the monster who manhandled the adventurers, never the other way around.
She recalled Neze's words when she first met Asahi in the dungeon.
'His presence is similar to the King.'
Was she witnessing the rise of a new King capable of rivaling Ottar?
Alise's heart thundered in her chest, and a strange warmth pervaded her neck.
"My Lord, can you stop playing around?" Grayfia shouted.
Alise looked at Asahi throwing Goliath all around the room. He stopped and gave a glance from his shoulder.
"I was having some fun… Sure."
His words sounded like a grumble from a child whose toy was stolen. Alise couldn't stop herself from chuckling.
Kaguya crossed her arms on her chest. "Captain, you're acting weird, you know that?"
"Huh?" Alise turned her head at Kaguya's words. How did she change?
"You seem less annoying," Kaguya said with a grin.
Alise hit Kaguya's shoulder. "Stop fooling around."
"Kind of ironic coming from the woman smiling foolishly before a Monster Rex."
Alise unconsciously touched her lips. "Wait, I wasn't smiling. Neither did I look like a fool. I'm the most perfect—never mind. Let's watch the end."
Asahi jumped on top of the Goliath and brought a spear out from thin air. It was a crimson spear that ate up the warmth coming from his wings. He plunged it into the giant's heart.
*Crack!*
The blood sputtered and the magic stone cracked. The Goliath faded into specks of ashes.
A Level 1 slew a Monster Rex with nonexistent help from some tamed monsters.
No one in Orario will believe it.
Alise formed a serious expression and faced her Familia members.
"Listen, you all. Don't tell anybody about this fight. I mean nobody."
Evilus will target him before grew to his full potential. The members of the Rudra Familia, one of the core Familia in the Evilus group, were rumored to be moving in the shadows of Orario.
Other gods will also demand to know this mystery. At dire times like this, they couldn't afford another Familia war. Maybe, just maybe, his presence will stop the Evilus from staging another massacre. She had long accepted her ideal—no single person can save everyone.
She was no exception.
'He won't deny a request from his Captain, right? No, he won't. He might be reckless and a playboy, but he cares for people around him. I should count as a close person...'
Alise looked toward the man surrounded by beautiful women smiling, cheering for him.
'What kind of changes will he bring to Orario?'
She found herself on the edge for the upcoming future.
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