Reborn as an Extra Chapter 623: The Airhead Twins, Lyria And Miria. Part-3.
Previously on Reborn as an Extra...
For quite some time, Lyria berated Miria; even though they were twins, Lyria embodied the dutiful personality, whereas Miria was the cheeky rascal sort.
"So you're telling me that many of your fellow fairies fell to that demon earlier... it explains why the earth was soaked in blood all around and his hammer bore those crimson marks..."
Gazing upon the tiny, enchanting fairies, Lia found a puzzling thought bubbling up in her thoughts.
’How could anyone bring themselves to injure such endearing, innocent beings as these? Leaving demons out of it... humans are guilty of this too?’
[Demons stand as foes to every living entity... they stay true to their aims, so judging their ’morality’ would be misguided...]
[For them, acts of destruction and slaughter represent ’true virtue’... If you're aiming your revulsion, better target the humans and other species who deliberately commit such deeds...]
’Yet why would humans and the rest resort to this? Aren’t fairies renowned as the supreme masters of healing spells across the globe?...’
’And from what I recall in the history texts, they served as vital allies to humanity during the millennium-long conflict... so why turn against your former saviors?’
[Believe me, Lia... delving deeper into this isn’t wise for you... that’s precisely why this slice of history stays omitted from your academy’s textbooks...]
Though Kai’s statement left Lia perplexed, the gravity in his voice prompted her to tread carefully.
Whatever could sober an SS-rank divine spirit like him must surely pose greater risks if uncovered by her.
As Lia and Kai exchanged words via their mental link, the party advanced a good stretch onward.
They soared over numerous peaks and ridges until they neared the base of an enormous mountain, halting in front of a massive rock shrouded in dense foliage.
"We’ve arrived! Stay close behind us!"
With those words, the diminutive fairies darted swiftly at the boulder, vanishing upon touch as though slipping through some hidden gateway!
[Though just a fleeting instant... I detected an odd ripple in space... Ah, I get it, SS-rank illusion spell...]
’SS-rank!? Seriously!? This is supposed to be an S-rank dungeon—how can such potent illusion exist within?’
[As you’ve probably figured... this dungeon appears to replicate a bygone site from our world...]
[Likely, a formidable SS-rank illusion was once woven there, and the dungeon has simply echoed it through...]
[Maybe the ’laws’ of the ’world’ aided the dungeon in this... I’m uncertain myself; dungeons harbor endless surprises, so an SS-rank illusion cropping up isn’t out of the question...]
’But... trapped inside this illusion... I’d stand no chance at all...’
Against an S-rank illusion, Lia could perhaps counter with Kai’s aid, but an SS-rank one lay utterly beyond her current reach.
Stepping in could thrust her into grave peril.
[Um... Despite being SS-rank, an S-rank dungeon can’t sustain its full might or deadliness...]
[It probably caps at peak S-rank strength, though deadlier than usual...]
’Sigh... No alternatives for me regardless... these two fairies offer my sole lead into unraveling this dungeon’s mysteries...’
’Backing away now might force me to roam endlessly...’
Time was the one luxury Lia lacked; lingering too long in this dungeon clashed with her drive to swiftly ascend to S-rank and head home.
After everything, a stoic young man awaited her beyond these walls—she preferred not to leave him hanging indefinitely.
’Phew... I entrust my mind’s barriers to you; shunt any mental strikes or illusory effects your way...’
While Kai lagged in bodily prowess, his essence and psyche forever matched an SS-rank powerhouse!
An SS-rank illusion would leave him unscathed, and dwelling within her consciousness sea, his psychic might bolstered her defenses too!
[Tch... This’ll cost you ten servings of those delicious fish meals you whip up...]
’Agreed, I’ll settle the tab once we’re back...’
Wealth held little sway over an eternal divine spirit like him, yet delectable cuisine always tempted.
As a skilled culinary artist, Lia easily crafted dishes to tantalize Kai’s palate.
Beyond shared battles, Lia deepened her bond with Kai through gourmet treats.
Sure, devouring her homemade feasts gratis nearly drew Rio’s blade aura upon him, yet he couldn’t resist the flavor!
"Phew... Let’s do this!"
Drawing in a steadying breath, Lia hurtled toward the colossal boulder!
Like passing through a warp gate, weightlessness gripped her briefly before she stood amid verdant meadows!
Lush, emerald grass extended to the distant skyline; vibrant blooms dotted the landscape, while the azure heavens lent an enchanting allure to the vista!
A gentle zephyr brushed Lia’s cheeks, tousling her golden locks as floral aromas amplified the splendor of the realm!
Elemental essence and mana saturated the atmosphere densely, free of any foul miasma, rendering all sights serene and delightful!
It felt as though Lia had stepped into a heavenly sanctuary!
Lyria and Miria, awaiting Lia’s arrival, beamed and addressed her.
"What held you up?"
"This is our native land... Enter ’Adonis,’ The Kingdom of Fairies!"