The next day, the village was free. The three of them were known as heroes for the village, and there was a big party. But Lucifer didn't go to the party and stayed home.
"Now we should get going."
"Yeah "
They started walking to continue the adventure.
"We have to complete this mission. "
From the very beginning, Lucifer wondered why Lailah had come with him. She could have just stayed at the school.
"Um.. Lailah?"
"yes?"
"Can I ask you something?"
Hazel was looking at them in confusion, but then..
Ooooh
A love confession!! Thought Hazel.
They went to talk in private when…
"Mmph!"
They turned and saw someone holding Hazel's mouth. They took their swords out, but Lucifer…
"Hey,"
The guy took out a knife. And pointed it to Hazel's throat.
"Hey!"
"Lower your sword! "
Shoot! He got us!
Lailah ran straight to the man and swung her sword.
The man did not want to hurt the little girl, so he jumped from the ground to avoid getting hit by the blade…
"Hey, you look pretty, are you single?" asked the man
"Shut up!"
Lailah kept swinging her sword.
"Hey, I'm just a bounty hunter!" said the man while jumping and avoiding the sword "Someone told me to kill Lucifer. I suppose that's you."
The man left, jumping tree to tree, and after some time, he was gone.
"He left…"
"Are you okay Hazel?" asked Lailah.
"Yeah."
Lucifer was thinking. Who would want him dead?
Then he remembered Kroultun! Him! How dare he?
"How come I always get attacked!?" asked Hazel
"Because you are an easy target," responded Lucifer
"I'm not!"
"Here." Lucifer handed her a dagger.
Hazel looked at the dagger for some time,, checking every angle…
"Cool!" said Hazel. "Thanks!"
"You are welcome."
"Guys Look!" yelled Lailah
Lucifer and Hazel looked at where Lailah was pointing
"A village!"
* * *
"My king?"
"Yes?"
"There is some news that might be helpful.. "
"What news?"
"There is a person, no, an adventurer, who defeated Kroultun."
"Hmm… Well, that is interesting news. Ask the adventurer to come to our castle."
"Yes, my king." The servant bowed and left the king's room, then went to deliver the orders to a messenger.
"One adventurer defeated a demon by himself? That is interesting news."
* * *
"We can rest in the village, I suppose," suggested Lucifer
"Hopefully the village won't have demons," Lailah muttered to herself.
"Let's go to a bakery!" said Hazel