Ninety Nine Years Ago

On the way back they were stopped by several men.

“This is what I am scared of.” Mel commented and then his posture changed to battle mode.

Tomoe looks at him with innocent eyes and then looks at the men in front of them.

“Ohhh..... are they gonna rob us? “Tomoe asked in casual but comedic tone.

“Ohhhhh my God. I am not sure if she's just dense or she's lacking common sense”. Mel murmured.

“Ohooooooo......this pretty lady here is quick.”One robber stated and then sneered.

“Would you like to share your earnings with us? “The robber asked politely but sarcastic tone.

“Huh???? Why is that?” Tomoe still acting innocent.

“Cut the act and leave your money if you want to stay alive.! “The robber shouted in an irritated tone.

“And what if we don't? “ Tomoe replied

“Then you'll die here”. The robber lunged forward and extend his sword.

Tomoe easily dodged the attack but she was surprised when Mel suddenly grabbed her hand and dragged her.

“Let's run.!!!! We don't have a chance with them. At least three of them are A rank. “He said while running.

“But.......... “Tomoe wants to speak more but Mel stopped her.

“Don't argue with me this is for our own safety. “

“Tsk...... fine. “She gave him a wacky face and continue running. But just before the exit, they were cornered.

They were also robbers who are waiting at the exit and they didn't expect that.

“Grrrrrrr.... I guess we don't have a choice but to fight. Stay behind me. You don't have a chance with them. “ Mel push her aside because wants to look like a gentleman and he wants to show off his skills in front of her.

The robbers who were also chasing them already catch up.

“Do you think you can escape from us? “The robbers are panting so hard.

“They are fast, aren't they”? One robber commented in a comedic tone. His companion hit him in the head.

“Why are you praising them?! “You idiot!

Seven robbers and just two of them, Mel also wants to take them alone as he thought Tomoe couldn’t fight.

After ten minutes Mel was all beat up. He is almost unconscious but manages to crawl towards her.

“Goooo…. Run and …. Escape ill hold them for you even if its costs my life. “Mel in very weak tone.

“Geeez what should I do with you ? You’re stupid ! … let me heal you! “ Her hand starts glowing and Mel quickly healed like nothing happened.

Everyone was surprised. Even Mel was startled for a moment.

“Are you a healer ?? wait you didn’t chant a healing magic on me how is that even possible. I didn’t even heard you saying a chant. Are you perhaps a S RANK healer? “Mel eyes turns to star and feeling excited, he even forgot the enemies in front of them .

“Tsk….. save the talk for later I’ll deal with them you stay put here”. She walks towards the enemy with confidence.

“Hey wait….. you might be a high rank healer but those guys are top notch . Don’t underestimate them. “Mel shouted but Tomoe ignored him .

“He is right . You’re just a healer you’re no match to us. “One robber agreed with Mel and smirked .

“Naaaaa…. Shut up lets finished it quicky. I just want to take a rest you know . I am super exhausted now and I am really in a bad mood. I cannot guarantee youll still lives after this”. Tomoe is serious now and annoyed.

One robber throw a fire ball on her . He was using fire magic. But Tomoe stopped it with her finger without touching her

.

Again, everyone was surprised.

“Shes not your typical wanderer everyone attack her all at once “. The leader shouted.

“Tsk…. I don’t want to kill them I might catch unwanted attention “. Her thought and then took a deep breath .

Instead of fighting them heads on, Tomoe used is black aura mixed in mixed of haki.

Six men fell down and the strongest barely standing.

“What happened? she didn’t do anything”. Mel was shocked and out of words.

“Now… now… what should I do with these idiots? “Tomoe murmured while walking towards the last standing guy.

“What have you done ????? what happened ? “the last standing robber was consufed and couldn’t think well . he peek at his companions laying down on the ground unconcious and then he look at her .

“Please spare me … I wont do it again “. he begged for his life .

Awrrgggggg… this is de javu how many times did I heard those words today? After she remebered the bandits and abiko .

“Mel lets go! “she look back at mel who’s also in state of confusion .

“I said lets go before it get messy “! she repeat it again in loud voice .

Mel get back to his senses after hearing her the second time .

“Yeah let's go “. He agreed and run towards her.

“Finally !!!!! I can rest peacefully now “. ! After she found and Inn and checked in . Mel also checked in , in the same Inn she booked .

“Ahmmmm……. Can you explain me what happened earlier “? Mel opens while they are in the hallway on the way to their separate rooms.

“HUH?.... what do you mean “? She answered as if she didn't heard him. It was her way of refusing to answer his question. . She doesn’t want to talk about the details .

“It be troublesome it I explain it to him. “

“Fine ! I wont ask about it again . Mel knew she doesn't want to talk about and decided to let it go .

“Next time kiddo !!!! ….. ill head to my room first ill see you tomorrow morning . “She said laughing and wave her hand .

“Oh by the way I am Tomoe “. she look back and introduce herself.

“Nice to meet you Tomoe “. Mel smiled and walks to his room.

“I forgot to ask how old is she … but judging her appearance she must be the same age as me “. He muttered upon opening the door .

Tomoe throw herself on the bed. It was soft and her body bounce s a bit.

“AHHHHHHHH how many years has its been”? She closed her eyes trying the reminisced the time .

FLASH BACK

99 YEARS AGO.

I was 19 years old and while wandering in the forest I stumbled upon an old dungeon , during that time monster and dungeon are already appearing everywhere but the dungeon I discovered was different from the rest. It didn’t just appear that time, it was already there. The dungeon remained uncleared for hundred years.

What the **** ? I was surprised when the entrance suddenly vanished . Ohhhhh common !!!! don’t tell me I need to clear this dungeon by myself????? I solilioquies and my loud voice reverberated all over the place.

Nervous and scared I don’t have option but to continue walking on the path that was infront of me. My eyes for some reason quickly adjusted in the dark . I was carefully walking just in case I stepped up on something. Tho I was afraid there’s nothing I can do . I just need to accept the situation and go with the flow . I had no battle experience nor I can use magic, in short I was totally useless . But my will to live and survive motivates me. I told myself I need to get out of this dungeon no matter what. No matter how many years it takes . I will survive and live on . I don’t know how long did I traversed that dark path I was feeling exhausted and when I thought theres no end to that road a ray of light appeared in front of me . Because my eyes already adjusted in the dark a little light hurts my eyes so much that I fell on my knees and covered my eyes for minutes. Slowly I opened one eye and covered the other one with my hand . I waited until both of eyes adjusted again . I am not sure what kind of place was that but all my senses are telling me it’s a dangerous place . My senses wasn’t wrong just few minutes after my eyes fully adjusted a packed of gray wolves appeared in front of me . I was rattled and so the first move I did was to run back and take shelter. I don’t have much of energy becausse I was already exhausted from a long walk earlier “If this chasing continues I don’t have choice but to fight back “ I told myself . But I don’t have anything only my bare hands , I don’t have any equipement with me and so I continue running without looking back . When I couldn’t run anymore I looked back and I was surprised that wolves are no longer chasing me. I was relieved and at the same time confused . When I was sure that there no wolves anymore I finally fell on the ground exhausted . I was facing above with my eyes close trying to catch my breath . I wanted to cry but no tears comes out from my eyes. “How did ended up here ? “ I questioned my self many times. When my breath was stable I lifted my body and sit. I laid my back on the dungeon wall and and stretched my legs . “Common Tomoe think of a way out. You can do this “ I kept murmuring to myself .

Few hours later I dint noticed I fell aslep on the same position . I was already feeling hungry when I woke up and since there's no other path, I thought that the only way is to defeat and pass by those wolves. After few hours of rest, I thought I already got an idea of what's inside the dungeon. I wasn’t fun of reading but I like to hear gossips . When I was still outside I am fan of those adventurers capturing the dungeons and I love hearing their stories . Although I didn’t planned of becoming one I adore them. Now that I remember I am in the same situation as them the only differences are I'm not an adventurer, I don’t have experience, I don’t have the abilities and I am not capable at all and the worst thing is I am invading this dungeon alone. Just the thought of it I felt dizzy. I pulled my hair and screamed out of frustration . After I regained my senses I decided that for me to live I don’t have a choice but to fight and get stronger . I stand up walks towards the same path to the wolves I realized that the wolves stopped chasing me because they cannot get they are bound to their territories and when I stepped out of their territory they lost interest in me . Well I hope that’s the case so I could at least retreat if needed. I muttered .

My insticts was right . This time I kept myself hidden and made sure I don’t stepped on their territory because if I did they will sense me and they will attack me again . I was observing them from distance . Atleast ten of them are visible to my sight . Im not sure how many more are in there. I wasn’t particularly good at planning but I knew that if I fucked up it’s the end of me so I need to be very very careful . I didn’t consider my self weak although I don’t have battle experience nor have a magical abilities I believed that everything can be attained if I tried hard and learn. Atleast I was optimistic . It took me few weeks after I decided to make my moves. In those few weeks, I used everything in my knowledge to enhance my physical abilities. I did push ups , running back and forth in that dark , and other sort of exercise I could think of . I wasn’t really that confident about my abilities but I know I need to gamble, anyway if know that I wouldn’t have a chance I will run back and retreat and wait for my chance again . that’s what I thought . I took a deep breath and strengthen my grip. I knew I wouldn’t have a chance if the wolves attack me all at once so my plan was I will put one of foot inside their range and when they sensed me and come after me I'll fall back. I knew it doesn’t sound so smart but I couldn’t think of anything useful .

And so proceed with my plan. I was right, when they sense my presence they come hurrying and growling angrily, but since I removed my other foot outside their border they cannot dive on me . I grinned as a signed of success. I stood up outside and watch them howling angrily at me.

Disclaimer : Not a native English writer but I will try my best to improve.

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