Death Guns In Another World

Chapter 117 - 111: Around the Campfire

Paki~, paki~, the flames crackled in the campfire. While watching the flames crackling as though dancing, Alex kept track of the surrounding movements and sounds.

This was the group the second night, the day has been uneventful except for Sebastian pestering Alex to help him in his sword practice and it went without saying that he lost miserably, three times to be exact, however, he did not seem dissatisfied, he keeps up, Alex noticed that he was improving which showed the manʼs talent.

Alex smiled wryly thinking about it. Shaking his head he decided to concentrate on the duty at hand because monsters are active at night.

Indeed, at night, monsters would run rampant around the outskirts of the city and frequently appeared on the highway. The monsters didnʼt even care who they attacked, they just attack whoever they saw.

In fact, while Alex and Meera were on lookout, there were already 7 Goblins casually piled up at the periphery of the campfire. They were not defeated by Alex, they were defeated by Gracier, Eleonora, and Golfak during their turn on the lookout. The shift had become three instead of four, Golfakʼs behavior had changed, so Alex lessened the punishment.

Fortunately, as they hadnʼt received an attack since then, they werenʼt as tense. Meera held out a cup of tea using water that had just been boiled on the campfire and handed it to Alex.

ʼʼHere.ʼʼ

ʼʼThank you.ʼʼ

Receiving the cup, he took several sips after smelling the fragrance.

Though it had already passed mid-summer and was entering late summer, the nights could still be said to be very warm.

Under these circumstances, Meera looked interestingly at Alex, who was drinking the tea without sweating.

Noticing Meeraʼs eyes intensely lock onto him, Alex couldnʼt help but ask.

ʼʼWhat?”

ʼʼWell, how can you drink hot tea in this hot weather without even sweating?ʼʼ

ʼʼBack in my hometown, I used to drink coffee all time. I get my body used to it reason why even after drinking hot tea I donʼt sweat.ʼʼ

〖Thatʼs doesnʼt explain why here though. If you had given this excuse on Earth I would have understood however you are not on Earth anymore, your previous body got destroyed and you get a new one, so why this excuse?〗Silveria asked curiously.

ʼWell, I didnʼt lie, though. Even though itʼs a new body, my soul didnʼt forget. Or itʼs because of my new body. Well, it doesnʼt matter, she wants a reason I gave her one, whether itʼs true or what doesnʼt matter here.ʼ

Alex explained to Silveria who thinks what he said made sense.

Meanwhile, Meera was interested in the new word she just learned, she had never heard this word before.

ʼʼWhat is a coffee?”

ʼʼItʼs like tea but stronger and instead of being brewed from leaf it is brewed from a bean, coffee beans.ʼʼ

To Alexʼs explanation, Meeraʼs eyes shined, she was now more interested in trying this whatever coffee.

ʼʼI want to try it someday. If I visit your hometown I hope you will invite me for a coffee.ʼʼ Meera said with a smile.

ʼʼI will,ʼʼ Alex responded while inwardly thinking isnʼt gonna happen ʼcause itʼs impossible to go back. Well, they may be a coffee in this world.

Indeed thereʼs coffee in this world. He will learn this fact soon.

ʼʼItʼs my turn to ask. Normally, arenʼt you bad with heat? Or are elves good at coping with the heat?ʼʼ

ʼʼHmm, well, about that. I suppose we can cope with a certain degree of heat because we live in the forests?ʼʼ

Meera answered while Alex was thinking that her answer sounds more like a question than a real answer, nevertheless he didnʼt point this out.

ʼʼHow long it has been since you left home?” Alexʼs curiosity got the better of him, hence he asked.

ʼʼit has been five years. Why did you ask me this?” Meera answered Alexʼs question before raising a question in turn.

ʼʼWell, from the stories Iʼve heard elves donʼt like to leave their forest and interact with humans,ʼʼ Alex explained.

To Alexʼs words, Meera smiled before answering.

ʼʼNot necessary, maybe it was like that in the past but currently not anymore. For proof, there are lots of Elves living among humans here. Well, back home some still against the idea of leaving the forest, though. Everybody has his/her reason for leaving.ʼʼ

Seeing the look in her eyes, Alex decided that it would be wiser to switch the subject.

Glancing at Meeraʼs bow placed on her lap, Alex asked ʼʼMay I?”

There was a silence before Meera nodded and passed her bow to Alex.

Upon receiving the bow, Alex felt it was quite heavy and yet Meera had no trouble carrying it.

For a moment he had the urge to Appraise it, however remembering Leenaʼs advice he decided against it. For starters, Meera was an Elf, a pretty sensible one if not she wouldnʼt be able to see spirits, less befriend them before making a contract with them. Sheʼs talented, if Alex were to use his Appraisal skill Meera will notice it and may become wary of him again.

Truth be told, he did not know why but since the moment when Gracier and he entered that meeting room, instantly Meera became wary of him after looking at him. As for the reason why he doesnʼt know.

ʼSil, can you give a reason why this girl became wary of me after seeing me yesterday.ʼ Alex asked Silveriaʼs opinion on the matter.

〖If my guess is not wrong itʼs probably because of the amount of MP you possess Normally at your level shouldnʼt possess that amount of MP. She acted warily first because she wasnʼt sure if your intentions were good or bad. Well, it seems she got her answer it why she became all friendly all of sudden.〗

ʼI see.ʼ

Hearing Silveriaʼs explanation, Alex felt that it does make sense.

Refocusing his attention on the bow, Alex asked.

ʼʼThis bow is quite good. Itʼs a magic item isnʼt it?ʼʼ

Though Alex didnʼt have the power to feel other peopleʼs magic, he was still able to feel something from the bow when he held it. It was the same kind of feeling as Golfakʼs magic sword and Diazʼs sword, in other words, he judged that it was a magic item.

ʼʼAh, as I thought, you could tell? This is a family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation. Itʼs an excellent weapon that can grant the Wind attribute to arrows.ʼʼ

Meera explained while lovingly caressing the bow Alex just returned.

ʼʼWind attribute huh?! As expected of Elves.ʼʼ

ʼʼShould I take it as a compliment?ʼʼ Meera asked with a smile.

Alex only shrugged his shoulders in response.

ʼʼTell is Gracier your real sister?”

Suddenly Meera asked, like Alex early, her curiosity got the better of her therefore she couldnʼt help but ask, she wants to know the siblingsʼ story, even it was a small part of it.

Alex who was smiling stopped smiling and answered, ʼʼYes she and I are real siblings.ʼʼ

Thatʼs all he said. Seeing Alexʼs expression, Meera felt that she asked something she shouldnʼt have asked.

Smiling bitterly Meera decided it was better to switch to another subject to erase the heavy atmosphere that was about to descend upon them.

ʼʼTell me Alex why did you choose to become Adventurer?”

Alex stayed silent for while before answering.

ʼʼI become Adventurer to accomplish my goal which is to become the strongest.ʼʼ

ʼʼInteresting,ʼʼ Meera said, she knew Alex was not joking because the desire and

determination inside his green eyes which she found beautiful by the way couldnʼt be faked.

ʼʼAs for you why did choose to become an Adventurer?” Alex asked in turn.

ʼʼWell, my reason is simple. I want freedom and I know being Adventurer could help achieve this.ʼʼ

ʼʼI see.ʼʼ

It was all Alex said, Meera was a little bit surprised, she thought Alex would have asked more questions after hearing her words.

ʼʼWhy do you seem surprised I didnʼt ask anything?” Alex asked.

ʼʼWell, I was expecting a question though. Like what do want to be free from?”

To Meeraʼs words Alex smiled, ʼʼI guess I could have asked but you will not have responded sincerely anyway because the real answer has something to do with the reason you left home. Reason which you donʼt seem ready to share, so no, I will not ask anything.ʼʼ

ʼʼSmart, I like it. I-”

Meera wanted to continue but stopped midway through her sentence because her mind got captured by the beautiful morning glow.

So, was Alex.

While the two people watched the morning glow, as the surrounding area brightened up, and a rustling sound could be heard from one of the tents.

ʼʼWhat a shame, we will continue our conversation another time. It was quite fun to talk with you.ʼʼ Meera said before standing up and started doing stretch up.

ʼʼLikewise.ʼʼ

Alex said before leaving for his morning jogging.

Looking at the leaving Alexʼs back Meera smiled thinking that Alex was not that scary, only the amount of MP he possesses was frightening.