Chapter 390: CH.383 Return to Alewatch

“... it feels strange walking back like this.” Lua said. “Kind of reminds me of coming home from a quest.”

“It is strange. I’ve only really gotten into the town in a carriage or through the air.” Alice agreed.

“We did walk in a few times.” I reminded her. “But I suppose those were us just practicing on the fields, so maybe they don’t count.”

“Yeah, they don’t count.” Alice said. “What about you Brian? Remind you of anything?”

“I guess it reminds me of the first time I got into town.” I thought back on the first time I walked into this town. This town that really turned me into the person I am now. I can just imagine what might have happened if I didn’t have such a warm welcome. Would I be some sort of a villain? Maybe I would have become the next demon lord, using a Chaos God Dungeon to make my monsters into real people?

“Didn’t think this would remind you of that. You are more … daring now.” Lua commented.

“And you aren’t as closed off as you were back then. I mean you don’t even wear a hooded cloak anymore.” I told Lua. “Still a shame you hide your wings. I wish you kept them out.”

“... They just … get too much attention. And of course I’d be more outgoing after my curse was cured.” Lua said. “But let’s be honest here, between the two of us, you are the one that changed more. You were so meek and apologetic back then. You even apologized for killing the horned bison we were looking for.”

“Oh yeah. With Frenzied Panda and Spear Cretin. Good times.” I thought back on the first C-rank monster I took down.