Emiya had just woken up from sleep. He realized that he was seriously injured and did not even know where he was. The last thing he could remember was the fall of Kingdom Cardia. He could see around the room and thought of things he had never seen. The door is open and a boy brings a port and two cups. He even brings some food.
'Hi, good morning, finally you wake up from your long sleep. Here taste some tea and this food I made for you. It is not as good as my grandfather made but I could tell that the taste is not bad at all. Oh yes, before I forget, my name is Ryouta, and I already waiting for you, Emiya'
' How do you know my name, who sent you? ' Emiya grabbed his sword but could not wake up from the bed because of the injury in his body.
' I live with my grandfather in this house, he is an adventurer, he is such a nice and kind old man. He has taken care of me since I lost both of my parents. He teaches me about martial arts, fighting, and a few magic. But one day, a person comes to this house and fights with him for a month. The person killed my grandfather and I have lived alone until now. One day, I found a letter that he had written for me and it said ' The end of the world is coming, it will destroy the world and even the universe. A man named Emiya with red eyes and red hair is destined to stop the end of the world with power beyond a god. You must help him to find the other three to save the world and the person that killed me is one of the people that brought the end. You will find the truth of yourself, Ryouta.'
'I believe that I am destiny to help you to save the world, whatever is coming, I want to save the world and find the truth of myself, so please Emiya, let me follow you, I will not be a burden to you' Ryouta submit himself to Emiya.
'Okay, I will let you follow me on this journey but don't do something that is beyond yourself. Based on your grandfather's letter, stated that I have to find the other three people to help me. Maybe, your letter is connected with my scroll. I do not know what we will face but we have to prepare ourselves. Whoever are them, I will not let them destroy this world.' Emiya opens up his scroll he is surprised because it was written by King Arvien
'Emiya, I am so sorry if you received this letter which this letter proved that I am already dead. I knew that this day would come. You should see the truth about yourself too, Emiya. You are not related to my blood, meaning you do not have the right to Excalibur. Sorry, that I lied to you all this time. I have to protect you at any cost. Someone has trusted you to me and I could not reject it because your destiny is to save this world. Even though I have to die, it is my duty as a king to protect my people. The only thing that could help you is already in this scroll' King Arvien's voice.
It makes Emiya realize more than before that he questioning why he always thinks that he is not suited to be a royal because he never was one but he knows one thing that he is destined to save the world. He doesn't want to squander King Arvien's sacrifice. Emiya could feel back his magic, his energy was flowing in his body getting stronger.
'Ryouta, based on my letter, there is a dungeon called East Dragon Dungeon that we should go to fulfill our mission. Do you know anything about it?'
Ryouta closed his eyes and tried to remember whether he once heard it or knew about it.
' As I can remember, that dungeon does exist but we have to pass through the Elarion Empire, it will be a problem since the two of us do not have any requirement to go to the dungeon, but if that is our first mission, I have a suggestion. In 7 days, there will be a competition there called The Strongest Arena will be held. I heard that the grand prize could ask for any wish to come true from the king.'
Emiya was startled when he heard the grand prize because the thing that could grant a wish is likely a god thing.
'Maybe we could give it a try, I never fight someone after I left my academy. It reminds me of my friend, Arthur. He was my friend in the academy. I am so sure he is a great hero out there. Hope to meet you one day, my old friend.'
Emiya and Ryouta rest for two days since the Elarion Empire is not far from their house. After two days, they start their journey to the Elarion Kingdom. Ryouta would never have thought that he would leave his house, all his memories with his grandfather will always be in his heart. They start their journey, riding horses to the Elarion Empire. It is already 4 days, and they finally reach the Rain Forest which is located on the border of the Elarion Empire.
'Hey Emiya, are you planning to join the Strongest Arena? I mean that you said that you just got a new power, you should give it a try then. All the strongest people over the all kingdom will come, I want to see their power with my own eyes, it would be fascinating'
' Hmmm, I think I will join the competition, I want to see how powerful my new skill is. Wait, do you hear that? Looks like there is a fighting 800 meters, in front of us. Let's go' '
When they arrived, two groups were fighting. A big guy with blue armor, holding an axe in front of a boy that also wearing armor. Looks like the group of the boy is lose.
The big guy ' Hey boy, it would be good if you listened to us from the start, and now, I shall kill you.
' STOP THERE RIGHT NOW, WHATEVER THEY DO, YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO KILL THEM '
The big guy and his group just laughing as they heard Emiya's words.
The big guy ' Listen, I just ask them to give their things. It is just wasting of this armor, this weapon on them. So better if they give it to me to sell it, they are just D and C ranks anyway. '
Ryouta could sense a strong aura coming from Emiya. This aura is not as always he could sense from Emiya. Emiya takes his sword out and points it to the big guy's group.
' You know, my master once said that bad people are people who take thing that belongs to others without permission. Could I ask something? Are you my enemy? '
Ryouta feels something different from Emiya.
' That eye is not lying, it is full of justice and darkness '
The big guy 'What if I am your enemy, what you could even do little kid, HAHAHAHAHA! '
Emiya dismounted from his horse, he ready to fight his enemy, and suddenly Emiya lost from the place his standing. Everyone trying to find where he could be. The big guy looks back, he is so shocked that all his friends died but the one standing beside them is Emiya.
The big guy ' It could not be, how you could move that fast! It is impossible, I am A-Rank, how could not I see your move unless. Wait, please have mercy on me, I lose, I lose. Please don't kill me. I do anything you ask. '
Emiya let him go as the big guy asked for his mercy but suddenly the big guy died. Emiya did not that, he could feel another thing.
' Who did that? Come out before I find you '
Three figures come out from the bush near them.
' I am amazed by your power, young man. My name is Captain Agolf and these two are Gerald and Oliver. We are the army of the Elarion Empire. We just arrived by the way. We see your power and what you can do. Are you interested in becoming a knight of this great Empire? '
' I am so sorry but I never intend to be a knight. I just help people who are in need and I have my targets. '
Captain Agolf does not know whether Emiya can be trusted or not but his instinct is never wrong, not even once.
'I see. If that is your answer, I would not force you but thank you for helping them, thank you for saving my sister, she is that one with blue hair. Here, take this letter to claim your reward from the Elarion Guild Association. This letter has my approval too for your permit to enter the Elarion Empire. It may not be so good, but if you need any help, please tell me and you guys, why D and C-ranks do here. In Rain Forest, this place is full of high-level monsters. '
All of the group's members apologize to Captain Agolf. Captain Agolf asks them to return home but he is so afraid to let them go home alone because the distance from Rain Forest to Elarion City takes 1 day and he has other work to do.
'Oh ya, Emiya. You and your friend are heading to the Elarion Empire, right? If you do not mind, could you bring my sister and her group too? '
'It is not a problem for me, Captain Agolf. I will help people as much as I can and thank you for this reward.'
Captain Agolf and his friend ride the wyvern and leave them as they have to continue their patrolling. So do Emiya, Ryouta and Captain Agolf's sister group go to the Elarion Empire.
' Your name is Emiya, right? Thank you for your help. We might die if you do not show up. By the way, my name is Aron and as the leader of the group, we owe you, Emiya. Oh ya, that big one named Boldan, is the tank. That is Varn, his role is an assassin. Adelia is a mage and Silia is a swordsman same as me. We may D and C-Ranks, but we will grow stronger.'
Emiya just smiled as he remembered all of his old friends in Hero Academy.
' I believe that you guys will be stronger but make sure to be cautious with your environment. people and your health. '
The night comes. They plan to sleep in the forest, but Emiya chooses to stay until dawn because he cannot sleep. While he stay awake, someone comes from a tent, and it's Adelia.
' Hey, Emiya. May I ask you something? '
' Yes you can, why not '
' Why do come to Elarion Empire? Are you a knight? If not, how can you beat someone that is in A-Ranks? Why do you choose to help us? I am so sorry if I ask too many questions! '
' I am okay with it. I come from other places and it is far away from these places. But, the places that I called home are already being destroyed by someone. My mission right now is to find those people. I must pay my revenge. For right now, I am planning to join the competition in Elarion Empire and win it. I heard that the grand prize is every wish we make will come true. I am so sorry if you find it boring. '
' Oh no! It is not and I am so sorry to ask you that question. I did not know that your home was already gone. I will support you no matter what happen, Emiya. '
' Thank you, Adelia '
The dawn is arrived. They continued their journey to the Elarion Empire and made it to the Great Wall of the Elarion Empire. They separated as Adelia's group went home. Emiya and Ryouta finally reach their destination.
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