Chapter 98: Return To Forelonia
With all the loot distributed, it was now time for us to leave this hell hole of a place. Able took us over to the platform that would teleport us out of the dungeon and had us all stand in the middle. He released a wave of magic power that flowed into the platform making it glow brightly. Before I knew what was going on, I was already in a different location. It was a small stone room with a single door. As I stepped off the platform I felt an intense burning sensation on my forearm. I looked down to see a strange mark that looked like a minotaur with a sword piercing through it.
"That is the mark you get when exiting a dungeon so you may use this platform to warp to the boss room you defeated the boss in." Able explained to all of us since we were all staring at the marks with confused expressions.
"I think I have had enough of dungeons for a while, I would rather kill swarms of dirty goblins trying to raid a village than go back to that dungeon!" I really did not wish to return to that dungeon for quite some time. It was a good experience but still sucked having to deal with everything I dealt with. Maybe other dungeons were not as bad but that place… It was like a living hell for those who were just starting out. Maybe when I am strong enough to cast magic that will enable us to swiftly clear dungeon floors, I will be willing to go back to that place. But I feel that is far from happening in the near future. At least I hoped…
The trip back to Forelonia was uneventful all the way until we reached the city gates. Standing there in all his glory for some reason or another was Jeremy Heartman, the fifth prince, and one of the male leads. The one I had gotten rid of not too long ago. "You are finally back!" And he was waving and yelling in this direction. I slid my body behind Able's to block off any line of sight he might have on me and hope he was yelling towards someone else. But before that even happened I was suddenly side tackled by someone else.
"Rei! Oh, my beautiful and wonderful Rei!" It was Alissa and she currently held me in her embrace and was rubbing her cheek against mine. I could see Able scowling at her which I found cute with how he was being jealous of another girl. I was going to push Alissa away but I could feel the wetness on my cheeks which told me she was crying. I gently hugged her back, patting her back until she finally calmed down.
"Feeling better?" I asked as Alissa slowly got up. She nodded her head and wiped her eyes.
"You have all been gone for so long and although I knew you were all still alive... I still… I was worried sick!" Alissa replied. My heart softened seeing such a cute girl with teary eyes and it also made me realize Alissa was truly a good friend, although, albeit a little weird at times.
"Uhg…. Don't mention it! I would have preferred to have left that dungeon a long time ago… You have no idea how scary that place was!" I complained. Now that it was all over, I was glad to be back but at the same time the things I went through allowed me to realize my love for Able.
"What exactly happened? Why did it take you all so long to get back?" Alissa asked, but before I could answer, someone else called out my name.
"Rei Lancaster! Please save my sister, Feia!" I looked over to see Jeremy standing there with a pleading look on his face.
I sighed and asked: "For what reason should I save someone who sent people to kill me. Also, how is it that I can save her when there are much stronger people than me?"
Jeremy looked at Able and said: "Sir Abel's mother has her..."
"Ah… Now that you mention it, I did see a girl who resembled the Princess chained up to the wall. At the time I decided to just forget about it after I saw it. That was truly an exhausting day. I went home and hugged my hand made Rei pillow and dreamt about Rei." Alissa's words received strange stares from everyone around her. I could only guess that she was accidentally speaking her thoughts out loud.
"Ahem… Well, I guess we can head over there and see what is going on. But if anything she is lucky to be alive. I am surprised mom did not kill her yet. But Able..." I turned to look at Able with a smile as I said: "You can't go inside if there is a naked woman hanging on the wall." That's right, call me petty, but... I did not want my man looking at another girl's naked body!
Able gave me a teasing smile and asked: "And why is that?"
"Do I need to spell it out for you?" I could feel my cheeks growing hot. He knew exactly why I did not want him going inside looking at another girl's body. But he still was trying to make me say it out loud! Stupid jerk… I will give him a piece of my mind later!
"Humph! If you come in, you're dead!" I left these words and walked off not wanting to play his little game. I could hear Marsil giggling behind my back which was making me blush even more as I picked up my pace, trying to rush back to the Ronstine estate.
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"Rei is so cute when she is embarrassed." Able said letting out a laugh and chasing after Rei.
"Ummm… Am I missing something here? Is it just me or are those two acting like lovers!?" Alissa asked as she looked around with fiery eyes. She looked at Sam who shrugged and then at Marsil who was giggling away and quickly slid up next to her like a shadow almost scaring Marsil out of her skin.
"Are you a ghost!?"
"What happened between those two?"
"You can say they are now officially a loving couple." Marsil left these words and left a pale face Alissa behind her as she rushed to catch up.
Jeremy walked over to Alissa and patted her on the shoulder. "She is still not yet married we still have a chance."
Alissa turned and smacked him upside the head as she yelled: "What do you mean, we still have a chance!? Are you after my Rei too!?"
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