Travel to another world and become a monster messenger

"Then let's go back. That's all for today's practice."

“Okay. Thank you.”

Alicia and Sasha started walking towards Sergio's estate. Yes, Alicia was in the elf village. The place surrounded by nature, which she visited again after a few years, was the same as when she was six years old.

However, there are indeed different parts.

(This road... is the road I walked with Malky. I miss it so much...)

Alicia recalled the first time she saw the boy. The facts she learned later now emerged in the form of memory.

(How is Malki now? Did he really move far away just because of family reasons?)

A few days after Alicia and the others returned to the capital, they could no longer go to the elf village. There were rumors that something had happened, but the truth was buried in darkness.

Of course, the children heard about this. Alicia was worried about Malky. She was worried that he might be involved in something terrible, and she was always worried.

A year later, Alicia was finally able to travel from the capital to the elf village. After hearing that Ramander had gone to check on the situation, Alicia begged desperately and was finally allowed to go with him.

The long-lost village didn't seem to have changed much. It didn't look like there were any monster attacks. However, Malki and his parents were missing.

Sergio explained that Marchi's parents, Leo and Salia, had to work as adventurers in remote places for a long time, so they moved away with Marchi.

No one doubted it. It was not uncommon for adventurers to change their bases of operations to some extent because of work. However, Alicia was curious about Sergio's expression at the time.

(Think about it, he seems to be hiding something... and even the elders don't know where Malki moved to... What's going on?)

It could be the truth, or it could be a lie, but Alicia had no way of finding out now.

Plus, she started formal magic training, and gradually, Malki's existence seemed to be becoming a thing of the past. Alicia realized this and felt very sorry and sad.

In fact, she was still walking with a depressed look on her face. This was a recurring scene, and Sasha next to her was no longer surprised, and she smiled and started a new round of bitter smiles.

"Are you worried about that boy thing with Miss Alicia?"

"Eh? Ah, that..."

“Don’t be shy. Everyone has a few memories like this because they are the treasures of their hearts.”

Sasha smiled as she patted Alicia on the shoulder.

“It may not be a good thing to dwell on memories, but never give up on them. Many people have become strong because of their memories. I hope you can be one of them.”

Her tone and expression were rarely seen at other times. Alicia was surprised, but after a few seconds she regained her composure and nodded firmly.

After the conversation, the two continued walking. Somehow, the distance between them seemed a little closer than usual. Alicia's mood became refreshed. But because of this, a certain feeling deep in her heart became clearer.

Maybe she would never see Malky again. The promise they made back then seemed to be drifting away. It was an almost unconscious thought, but somehow she believed it.

At least she hoped that he would live happily and healthily, and then, years later, she would have a brief but destined reunion with him, which she did not know yet.

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Alicia suddenly woke up and returned to the real world, awakening from her childhood memories.

Courtney's story revealed almost all the doubts: Malky ten years ago was indeed the boy named Malky, and the so-called migration was not true.

And—she would never be able to meet that boy again.

(Xu Zhen has no memory of what happened ten years ago. Judging from his reaction, he seems to never remember what happened back then again... Malki and Xu Zhen are the same person, but not the same person. Perhaps this is the truth.)

Alicia sorted out her thoughts and showed a relieved look. Then, she stood up and said to Courtney: "We should also rest. We should prepare well for tomorrow."

"You suddenly perk up."

"We have to cheer up. Now we should consider Xu Zhen and Russell's affairs!"

“…Indeed.”

Courtney nodded, and the two left the room and returned to their assigned rooms. Soon, the entire Sergio mansion was almost dark, with only the light in the study still burning.

At this moment, Sergio was the only one awake. Compared to the daytime, the study was filled with documents, and Sergio was sitting in the middle, flipping through a thick book.

When he turned to a certain page, his hand stopped.

"This is……!"

Sergio opened his eyes wide and stared at the page naturally. His eyes moved back and forth on the page, absorbing its content, and finally his eyes stopped at a certain point.

"Sure enough, the mastermind behind this is you - Lesac." Sergio's heavy voice echoed in the quiet study.

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"Save me - is there anyone who can save me -"

It was as if he heard a cry for help coming from the depths of darkness. At the same time, Xu Zhen opened his eyes in astonishment.

"Hmm... Master?" Lati rubbed her eyes and sat up. Xu Zhen opened his eyes wide and looked around.

The sun had risen, and the bright sunlight reflected on the river, presenting a dazzling sight. Other monsters were also squirming, preparing to get up.

“Oh, good morning, Xu Zhen. Are you okay?”

Jacklun, who had already gotten up, looked over at him as he prepared to light a fire. In response, Xu Zhen took a deep breath and replied, "It's okay... I think so."

However, Xu Zhen's tone seemed quite unconfident. The voice kept echoing in his ears, making it difficult for him to regard it as an illusion. Soon, Slakić, Lopur and Lim also woke up yawning, looking energetic and refreshed.

Am I the only one who heard that voice? Xu Zhen thought.