Within their own allotted room, that was large enough to fit four beds in. Bethel was polishing and sharpening her collection of two-handed weapons. Weapons that appeared impossibly heavy and cumbersome for someone of her size. And yet, she still swung them around with ease.
Perhaps it was her choice of weapons, or her free-spirit that only chased freedom and strength. The giants of Etton had already began to consider her as one of their own. Having only been in the capital for less than a month. And although they weren't as obsessed and crazed about big-bulging-muscles, hearing their warm laughter fill the place was highly welcomed.
New foreign, exotic sounds being added into the mix. Some of the large men even found the two smaller girls to be highly attractive. Showering them with souvenirs from their hunts. Rabbit meat, pelt and even ice-lilies, that were ice hand sculpted by themselves, to show how much they desired them. Alas, the two girl's hadn't fully adapted yet, not understanding their mating-rituals and customs. Simply accepted the piece and went on without biting the warrior's forearm. To mark them with a bite, accepting their feelings.
As such, even more men, who came packing larger packages, more muscles, or bigger biceps than each other now sought their hand. Seeing it as a challenge, to their pride and manhood. And yet, the two remained painfully oblivious.
For the women, as much as they wanted to interfere and assist the men. All for the betterment of their kingdom, for offspring that had potential or different abilities. But, seeing the two train within their own little bubble, preparing for the upcoming arena battles. They decided to leave them be.
As for the king of Etton, he had also come across the rumours of the girls. However, the man was swamped with impregnating his harem, and as such, couldn't afford the time to meet them.
Being the strongest warrior in Draftt certainly had its benefits, but the man was mostly regulated into becoming the capital stallion. A prize and reward for the strongest women who proved themselves capable. The reward of receiving the strongest seed possible.
...
Mel, seated upon her own bed was honestly finding the room to be colder than usual. Slipping out of her own bed and entering Bethel's. The pinked haired girl decided to store her weapons away. As they were something she could tend to any time of the day, whilst Mel was a NPC that she couldn't help but begin to see and interact with as if she was a real, living and breathing being.
Honestly, by now, her sense of perception had mostly mixed. Finding herself at multiple times of the day, forgetting that this wasn't Earth. Her own name was even beginning to become lost to her memories. At first, she was filled with fear at the idea of losing her sense of self. However, now that she didn't feel as alone. And had connected somewhat to someone who was so similar to her. She now felt herself more at ease, accepting the world for what it was.
"What's up?"
Mel, although being taller, snuggled up into Bethel's bosom.
"It's too cold, I think the temperature drops even lower whenever there's a full moon..."
The girl who had her bed invaded, wrapped her arms around her. Surging her [Blazing] elemental mana through her body, bringing the room temperature up as she became a living hand-warmer for the girl.
"Is that better?" Bethel asked, whilst stroking her hazel chocolate hair that was beginning to become healthy once more. Being afforded better food and care, Mel had began her road to recovery. Although her arms were still far too skinny for her liking. At the very least, both body and mind was healing.
"Mhmm~ Thank you."
As Mel fell asleep, enjoying the comfortable heat that protected her. Bethel was more or less wondering about her future.
"What if, there is no main quest? No demon king to slay and no way back home..."
"What if, there is a demon king that I have to fight? It would be too dangerous to take Mel with me, she's too weak. I will have to leave her, and we will both be- alone again?
...
Sigh..."
...
In the morning, at the crack of dawn and the howling of sabre-toothed tigers. Bethel shook the sleep out of Mel.
"Wake up! I've decided. I'm going to train you, whatever it was you were doing previously. Scrap that dagger crap. I'll teach you how to use a proper weapon!"
Bethel proudly stood with her chest up high. Outfitted in full leather gears that consisted of: Vest, Full arm bracers, pants and knee high fine-leather boots. Topped with both the cloak from Trichia and the large overcoat that was actually a large cape that wrapped around the body. With two slits upon each side for the arms to slip through to fight. And, a little scarf crafted from white-wolf pelt.
Bethel placed her old two-handed great sword upon the bed, causing it to creak as the mass was far too great.
It had cost the girl all that she had saved up from her adventuring quests. But, she bought an equal set of gear for Mel regardless.
Mel, unsure of the situation, whether it was reality or dream. Could only utter a sound.
"Hah!?"
poor Mel, getting her hopes up, for what I suspect will be Bethel's failure, and possibly a rather harsh punishment from another isekai character in the story upon discovery that Bethel failed to liberate Mel...
I was listening to an older rap album earlier (from the 90s), and there was a specific phrase that caught my attention. To keep things simple, it is 4 lines from the initial verse, that do not get repeated in the song, but it intimately describes the MC's life, and oddly enough, I didn;t recall this until I caught the song today. Upon further reflection, it applies to Asai, so I will just comment the 4 lines that apply to this.
"or nightmare, the light dares to desert me
Got me like everybody wants to hurt me
Paranoid, so I strike out at whatever
The closest thing to me is gonna get it but never"
AKA, I trust you to give an honest reply about this. Links available upon request (song and the story in question, which I would whole heartedly recommend to readers).
I haven't had my coffee yet, so not sure if I picked up all the implications but, Asai coming from our modern age and day is definitely forcefully shocked and awakened. To realizing how fragile human life really is. Especially when he started as someone who believed himself special (hero/chosen-one arc)
The gods and goddess' have been reminding him, how fragile his life and those that he cares about are, throughout. As we know, they could intervene, but hardly ever. Even the scorpion fight where his entire party got wiped was basically a reminder/wake up call.
Seeing Asai no longer depend solely on a singular person, like when he started (Mel/Kozumi) and instead, building himself a roster of capable and reliable people that he would have to learn to depend on, whilst they also depended on him. Silva didn't feel the need to kill anyone in his face, (Miku, Olivia/Oliver dungeon) but still made the effort to bully him, to ensure he continued to strive for more, for self-betterment
@kophzi the specific experience relies on the MC handling his acceptance from the encounter. Specifically in this case (an in regards to the applicable story) the MC is a hybrid Goblin and is NOT aware of it (goes back to his initial chapters in his school). in the target's defense, he outran 2 vampires, and a nearly dire Orc, that is how strong he is.
Just saw some reviews on other webnovels complaining about too much POV changing, being confusing.
Do you guys think my current POV swaps are too confusing to follow?
Honest criticism, the POV is not a concern, but you should pay attention to the chapter titles, especially if you continue to name the chapters and give them titles. The issue would be using the same title upwards of 5+ times, like chapters 331-335, all named Asai. You do not switch the POV anywhere near enough in this story to generate confusion, so I would not worry too much about that.
@ignoremeforever Ah I see, yeah the chapter titles are actually more for me than for the readers. Checkpoints for me to find/double check information. I'll keep that in mind from now on.
Thank you for the feedback bro, much appreciated.