The Longsword Of The Renmant Flame

[1 month later]

He passed the entire month familiarizing himself with his new katana, it was really light and incredibly hard, so, unlike with his greatsword, he can't use the weight of the weapon as an advantage, but this weapon gave him incredible speed instead of strength, and of the latter he had enough of it.

Right now he was 20 years old, and slightly came out from his depression once again, he was currently travelling with a carriage of merchants who were transporting goods from a village from north.

His destination was the Capital, he would work alone if he needs, at least he will finish the job he started, killing the emperor and prime minister.

However, if he goes to attack them right now, he would also hurt too many innocents that could be saved if one would be careful with.

His weapon wasn't something that could attack just one person, it was a dangerous weapon for everyone nearby if fully unleashed, so he could only hold back for the moment, during this month, his paralysis also wore off, and he turned back to his prime.

The earth slightly trembled and suddenly another Earth Dragon came out.

Merchant 1: Earth… EARTH DRAGON!! I DIDN'T KNOW THEY CAME OUT IN HIGHWAYS LIKE THESE! RUUUN!

The Earth Dragon noticed the running merchants and chased behind them, before it stopped moving as it fell in the ground split in two.

When the loud thump was heard, the merchants turned around and saw Billy unsheathing his katana, and in front of him there was the corpse of the dead Earth Dragon.

Merchant 2: A… Amazing…!

Merchant 1: That was amazing, young boy! You actually defeated a Danger Beast single handedly…!!

Billy: It is nothing once you train enough. Now that I think about it, I never said my name the entire time, did I? I'm Billy, nice to meet you.

Merchant 1: Hello Billy, are you going to the capital with us?

Billy: Yeah, there are some things I need to do.

The Merchants looked at each other and nodded.

Merchant 2: Do you know about "It"?

Billy: Yes, I already know what is in there.

The merchants nodded and one spoke.

Merchant 1: Then we will not try to stop you, you also seem strong enough, but good luck on doing what you needed to do.

Billy: Thanks.

He turned back on the carriage, and they separated when they reached the Capital. Even though Billy loathed the place, he was amazed about how it was built. Walls surrounded the entire city, normal citizens walking on the streets, at the first glance, one would not notice any problem.

Billy: Alright… I guess I will start by looking around… Then find a place to sleep.

As Billy walked away, he didn't noticed that there was a woman pretty interested with him and started to follow him from far enough.

Billy didn't noticed her because he was too distracted and the woman was really good with stalking. Billy kept going on random ways, until it got afternoon and…

Billy: ...I got lost, did I?

Well, he hasn't a great sense of the direction, he was able to go in other places thanks a map and a compass, and with the help of other people, but going around the "Labyrinth" was a torture for his brain…

Suddenly, a voice called for him.

?: Hey there!

Billy turned around and saw the caller. It was a young and curvaceous woman. She has short blonde hair with two long tufts that frame the sides of her head and golden eyes. She wears a revealing outfit with a black tube top, detachable sleeves, pants, boots and a scarf around her neck. 

Overall, she looked like the Sally-type of woman…

?: You seem troubled, young lad. Should this big sis here lend you a hand?

Billy: ...You do realize that I am almost at your same age?

?: Haha, who cares, you are still younger than me! So, you need help or no?

Billy: Yeah, thanks. I am a bit lost and I wanted to know the place better. So, what do you want in return?

?: Hehe, so you understand already how things work here… Well, I just want you to treat me to a meal, okay?

Billy: It can be done. For now I just need to know nearby shops and an inn where I can stay.

?: Alright! Follow big sis!

Billy slightly smiled at her enthusiasm and followed her, they visited many places around, the streets, the particular people to be careful for, shops, taverns, inns, casino, and Billy even bought a map of the capital.

Then they reached a nearby tavern and under the request of the girl, who introduced herself as Leone, Billy started to treat her to a meal. But he didn't realized during the entire time that he was without Sally, he forgot about the type of woman that she was…

Alcohol… Half of his savings was spent in alcohol…

Billy remained with a despaired face on the table as Leone drank glass after glass of alcohol…

*Thump*

Leone: Pfahhhh! Yeah! Alcohol in the daytime hits the spot!

She said that as she slammed another glass on the table.

Billy: My money… Hey, no more alcohol now!

Leone: Relax, lad. I already done! Still, where did you get that much money?

Billy: Killing beasts here and there, and my last job gave me this much.

Leone: Hehe, what was the job?

Billy: We aren't that close for me to answer your question. Thank you for guiding me and bye.

Leone: Nevermind then, bye!

Billy stood up and walked away from the tavern, he looked in the sky and saw that it was evening, he would wait until night before going in a casino, there will be more people to trick…

So he sat on a bench and waited for the time to pass… And here are the annoying people…

?: Oh?

Billy glanced around and saw two people, one was a blonde man with a scary look on his face and held two katanas sheathed, the other was a fat man holding a butcher's knife.

Man 1: There's a country bumpkin walking around with a sword.

Man 2: Give that to us, of course that's an order, heheheh…

Billy glanced at them for some seconds…

[1 second later]

The fat man was over the skinny one, both of them were unconscious and their heads was emitting smoke. Billy changed place because he didn't liked the sight of these people nearby. 

And just the moment he sat on the other bench…

?: Stop!

*Clack*

In front of Billy a small carriage with a small lady dressed well came in.

?: Does that person not have a place to stay…? How unfortunate…

Guard: Again, my lady!?

The guard helped the lady get down from the carriage while speaking.

?: I can't help it! That's my nature.

Billy saw the lady walking towards him, it was a young girl. She had blonde, shoulder-length hair topped with a fluffy light blue accessory and blue eyes. She wore a white long-sleeved shirt, with a light blue ribbon on her neck. 

Above her shirt, she wore a sleeveless light blue dress, with a black bodice, and white frills. Aria also wore a pair of white boots. 

?: Did you come from the country?

Billy: Huh? Yeah…

?: If you don't have a place to stay, do you want to come to my house?

Billy: You sure?

?: Nn!

INCREDIBLY SUSPICIOUS!

FAKE EXPRESSION!

LIVES IN THE CAPITAL!

HIGH CHANCES OF MURDER!

What is the best action to take in this case?

Billy: Sure, why not?

?: Then it's settled!

And it was so, that the plan of Billy to find out what is wrong with her and possibly steal her riches, began.