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Chapter 196: Dream

Chapter 196: Dream

In the serene expanse of the vast ocean, Midgard was sitting, her hand tenderly stroking Dora’s hair. The boy lay nestled in her lap, his arms encircling her midsection. Her unwavering gaze remained fixed upon him, suffusing him with a comforting warmth. In this realm untouched by the constraints of time, they relished in the sole treasure of their shared presence. Then Midgard’s eyes sparkled.

"Have you calmed down a little?"

Eyes shut, Dora wrapped his arms around her, pulling himself in closer to her waist. The sound of the girl’s laughter echoed as she affectionately caressed his cheek.

"Don’t worry, I’m here, I’m not going anywhere. Nothing will separate us again."

She gazed up at the twinkling stars above, shimmering in the darkness, their light dancing in the depths of her gaze.

"I was thinking... since we both want to run away from everything and have unfulfilled dreams, what if we tried to do it here?"

"Hmm?"

Both individuals knelt, their hands intertwined and their gazes locked onto one another.

"Remember what we talked about before today? What do you want to do after the Twilight of the Gods?"

"... I guess it didn’t really go well."

"Hm, yeah, it went really bad, but look... this place, here, there are no obligations, no avatars, no players. Here we can do it, we can achieve these dreams."

"A dream? I think our current situation is good enough for me... finding you was a miracle."

Midgard chuckled softly and leaned her forehead against his.

"I’m glad you missed me so much. But don’t worry, nothing here will take away our happiness... in fact, it’s the perfect place to do it. I have a lot of dreams and I want to make them happen. with you. Dora, close your eyes."

With some hesitation, the boy eventually agreed, holding hands and leaning their foreheads against each other with closed eyes.

"Imagine a world, a perfect world for us. In this world, we are neither a player nor an avatar. We are not monsters seeking power. We are just humans, humans without any knowledge of this world Imagine a world without flaws, without emissaries, a perfect world where nothing bad happens, a place made for dreams, a world that transforms the horror of our past life into paradise. The ideal place to enjoy life as humans, together."

Dora experienced a gentle gust of wind rustling through his hair, an unusual occurrence in this particular location. Gradually, he opened his eyes and was left in awe. Before him lay a picturesque scene.

a vibrant blue sky, birds gracefully soaring through the air, trees adorned with lush green flowers, and right in front of him, the grand entrance of a high school. He gazed at the surroundings, unable to find the right words to express his astonishment, as the place gradually unveiled more intricate details with each passing second.

High school students hurriedly passed by him, cars zoomed across the road, and the air was filled with the familiar sounds of friendly chats and bicycle bells. He glanced down and was taken aback to find himself dressed in a student uniform, blending seamlessly into the vibrant atmosphere.

"What are you doing?"

Startled by Midgard’s voice, he quickly shifted his attention towards the entrance of the school. To his surprise, Midgard was standing there, dressed in the same uniform as him. She was leaning against the front gate, holding a cute green bag that resembled a stuffed toy in their hands.

"It’s the first day of school, you don’t want to be late, do you? Or maybe you want to skip class, my-little-friend?"

***

At the break of dawn, the tranquil waters of the sea cradled the majestic Queen’s Marina. Grogard positioned himself atop three sturdy crates, commanding the attention of a small gathering seated before him. Among the distinguished individuals present were the nobles, Hope, Cid, Lisa, Iris and Eryl. Meanwhile, tucked away in the privacy of her cabin, Zuri found solace in her own company.

"Very well, friends, we have surprisingly traveled all this time without encountering a monster. Good or bad omen? Only time will tell. We should reach the Kalaharis sometime tomorrow, so this would be the perfect time to take stock of our expedition."

Everyone held their breath.

"The Kalaharis is a land of danger and mystery. Imagine a Rift opened in the real world. Monsters lurk everywhere, from who knows who, and the abnormally high energy level tells us that their Rifts might be open. This condition could be the cause of a mutation among the inhabitants. We have revealed two main races of humanoid beings: the elves and the giants. We know little about the former, the exact location of the elven kingdom is still a mystery to us, but the giants are found mainly in the south. Any questions?"

Each people looked at each other, then a man raised his hand.

"These elves and these giants, are they enemies? Because if we’re looking for the queen of the elves and the king of the giants... well, you know what I mean."

Grogard stroked his beard again.

"Good question, to answer the first, we have no record of interactions with elves... Well, unless someone with elf ears wants to take the mic."

Eyes turned towards Eryl, the servant, her eyes wandering, crossed her arms and diverted her gaze.

"I’m feeling a little tired, carry on without me."

Grogard laughed heartily, this time rubbing his stomach.

"I call that a good blast of nostalgia, Bwahaha! Now, you people, consider this a warning of the dangers of elves. I wouldn’t mind seeing one though... legends say their wives are simply delightful HAHAHAH!!!"

Everyone groaned, some starting to get up to leave. Suddenly, a person raised their hand and his question made everyone stop in front of the crazy old man.

"Could you tell us about the naval war against Wrath?" asked Cid.

Grogard, on his pedestal, stopped smiling for the first time. He carefully observed the young boy before displaying a terrible smile.

"... At last... I’ve been dying to hear one of you ask that."