Chapter 11:

After that I was mostly fighting monsters by king Hotohori's and other people requests, as well as getting items from one person to another and bringing strange stuff for whatever purpose. It was a little a little repetitive, but thanks to that I got a lot of experience and leveled to level 30.

I did not see Lianna in 3 weeks. I wonder how she is doing.

Just at that time a white owl flew to Lillianna with a letter attached to its leg. Lillianna got the letter off and read it.

...I am not surprised anymore...

In the letter was written that Alliannetta has graduated Ortone's school of magic. Lillianna is her friend, so she got a letter about it.

...But Lianna is really very fast...

I never thought she would finish learning magic in just a mount...

...Thought, I also leveled a lot in this mount and a week since I ran from home...

-Lillie!-Said Alliannetta.

-Lianna!-Said Lillianna.-I heard that you already graduated from the school.

-Yes, It was surprisingly quite simple for me to learn spells.-Said Alliannetta.-...As if I had just forgotten about them...-She continued while thinking it through.

-I see...-Said Lillianna.

-I learned the basics of magic and a lot of buffing, healing and barrier spells.-Said Alliannetta. -So, let's travel together from now on. ^^

...She really wants to travel with me, isn't she...?

-I already said goodbye to all of my friends and sent a letter to my family.-Said Alliannetta. ...Wait...

-Did you, have any strange things happening to you, since we parted...?-Asked Lillianna. - Like a dream that you have every single night, again and again...?

-You too...?-Asked Alliannetta.

-Yes, as if I am inside of a thick and lonely darkness.-Said Lillianna.-And you...?

-I dream about being inside of a strange silver crystal and unable to get outside.-Said Alliannetta.

...That is also a strange dream, to have every single night...

-Ok, let's travel together.-Said Lillianna.-And try to uncover all the mysteries.

-Sounds good to me ^^.-Said Alliannetta.

...I have a friend that will journey with me...^^

...So, I won't feel lonely anymore...

...Not like the time when I was all alone, for so long, completely surrounded by that thick, thick darkness...

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...-_-...

...Wait...What nonsense am I sprouting...?

-Lillie...?-Wondered Alliannetta.

-I was just thinking too much about something.-Said Lillianna. And then a small phoenix flew inside.

-We should go see the king.-Said Lillianna.

...I wonder what is going on...

-I am glad that you came.-Said Hotohori. -There is a very bright valley called “Valley of the unknown”. As the name suggests, none is known about it. It is currently being researched by Leon and Precis. -He continued. -The monsters all around the kingdom have been rapidly increasing lately, so I can't send anyone to help with the research.-He continued. ...What is with the monster increase...?-So, can you go there and help them out...?

...Sounds interesting...

-I will go.-Said Lillianna.

-I will, as well.-Said Alliannetta.

...Yes, maybe, that valley has something to do with all the Strangeness going on lately...

...So, we should go, either way...

Then Lillianna and Alliannetta went to the valley. The valley was huge and bright, full of bright colors, flowers, a waterfall and peach blossom trees. But the air felt really odd for the two.

-The place feels really odd...-Said Lillianna.

-As if it's not real...-Said Alliannetta.

Then they saw 3 people not far from the waterfall. A boy with blue hair, green eyes and brown cat ears. A girl with brown hair and green eyes. And a little further, under a peach tree hid a guy with brown hair, green eyes, and two dragon heads on his back (one blue and one red). The girl saw Lillianna and Alliannetta and nudged the boy a little. Then the boy also saw them and moved his hand as if inviting them to come.

-You came here at last.-Said the boy.-My name is Leon. I am the main researcher here.

-I am Precis!-Said the girl.-I am a researcher assistant.

-My name is Lillianna.-Said Lillianna.-I am a magician.

-My name is Alliannetta.-Said Alliannetta.-I am a healer.

-King Hotohori probably told you already, but we are conducting research on this valley.-Said Leon.- The valley itself feels unreal and is probably under an illusion of some sort.-He continued...I see...-There are also village ruins inside of it, of unknown origin. -He explained.-We think that it may unlock a lot of secrets and unanswered questions, so we are conducting a research on it...-He continued.-First we...

-Wait, wait...!-Said Precis suddenly.-Can we do something about that stalker first...?

-Precis, I would be really thankful, if you would not interrupt my explanation!-Said Leon.

-But, Leon...-Said Precis. - He was stalking us all this time!-She became a little Mad.-He was stalking me ever since I moved to Ortone city!-She continued.-And he is stalking me even now, when we have to do research on this valley!-...Such a big stalker...-Doesn't it frustrate you, Leon...?! What if he does something strange when we sleep…???!

-For the love of...-Started Leon.

-We can talk to him.-Suggested Alliannetta.

-You do that...-Said Leon with a sigh.

...Why can't we just start exploring this valley...?

Then Lillianna and Aliannetta went to the strange person "hiding" under the tree.

-So, who are you and why are you stalking the researches...?-Lillianna inquired.

-How did you...?!-The person was startled.

-Told you it's not a good hiding spot.-Said the red dragon head.-You are quite dumb, you know that...?

-Right, right.-Said the blue dragon head. Then the 3 of them started to quarrel.

...What is with those talking dragon heads...?

-Who are you...?-Asked Alliannetta, surprised.

-I am Aston, the coolest swordsman in the world.-Said the guy while making his coolest smile.-And those dragons on my back are Gyoro and Ururun.

-I am Gyoro.-Said the red dragon head.

-I am Ururun.-Said the blue dragon head.

-...I never saw anything like you, guys...-Said Lillianna.

-It happened by mistake...-Said Ashton.-Do not even ask.

…Touchy topic…?

-Ok.-Said Lillianna.-So, why are you stalking Leon and Precis?

-It is quite a dramatic story.-Started Ashton.-It was back on the world I was teleported here from. When me and Precis were deeply in love...

-You weren't...-Said Gyoro-You loved Precis, but she loved Claude. It was one sided.

-You were always trying to draw her attention, but it never worked.-Said Ururun.

-Can't a guy dream...?-Said Ashton. Then he looked on Lillianna and Alliannetta.-...I was in love with Precis for a long time...-He continued. The whole story took a lot of time, until...-Then a strange gray portal appeared and sucked us all inside of it.

-I never saw that kind of portal before.-Said Gyoro.

-I wonder who could have done that.-Said Ururun.

-The next second I found myself in this world, separated from everyone I knew.-Said Ashton.- I did not know where everyone else are, so I was really happy when I saw Precis in one of the cities. -Then he became sad.-But I was very sad to find out that she doesn't remember me at all, after all we went through together. -He continued.-When I saw Leon, I found out that he too, doesn't remember me at all.-He became sad.-They think that I am a stalker, so, I can't really talk to them now.

-So, you want us to ask them what they remember...?-Asked Lillianna.

-Yes!-Said Ashton smiling.-I must know what they remember...-He added with a sad face and tears rolling under his eyes.-Don't forget about me, guys...!!!

...He is so...strange...

-We will help.-Said Alliannetta. At that Ashton's face became too happy.

-Really...?-He asked.-Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!!!

...This is...too much...

-...Lets go, Lianna...!-Said Lillianna to Alliannetta. And then they ran to Leon and Precis.

-The past...?-Asked Leon.-3 years ago I started to work as a researcher for the Reodonne kingdom.-He continued.- And before that...before that...-He stammered.-I don't remember anything before that...!!!

-Leon worked so much that he doesn't remember anything from his childhood!-Said Precis.

-Precis, then pray tell what you remember...?-Asked Leon.

-2 years ago I moved to Ortone city and started to help Leon with all his research.-Said Precis.-And before that...?-She continued.-...I don't remember...-She became surprised.-I remember the name "Claude" thought...I wonder why...?

-Why did you wanted to know about our past, anyway...?-Asked Leon.

-To help a person in need ^^-Answered Alliannetta.

He may not like our answer, thought...-_-