With those words, our destinies got tided. Back against back, Ireko and myself, were surrounded by a large mass of monsters, which were decided to take our lives without a second though. She looked at me, shocked, and after a few seconds, she smiled saying:

- Then, until death takes us. My life will be to protect you -

Blood was crossing my face like a mad river.

- I think that is my line -

- I will not let you -

She smiled again. Even when my body was all beaten, and my HP was drained through all the battles, I returned her the smile.

- Ready!!!! Here we go!!! -

Those were my last words. We both jump and started attacking as fast as our AGI would allow us. One by One, the monster keep dying. But the more we would kill, the more they would appear.

- This is Hell itself - she screamed.

- But why is that there are so many monsters around? –

I didn’t finish my phrase when the wind was cut in two. In front of us, a group of Baphomet Jr. was in front of us. Behind them, the eternal monster, the said to be the most powerful monster in this world, Baphomet, introduced him in a frightening way.

- Well, This is it. This is the end. Ireko, I love you –

As we charged against him, images of my whole life started to appear in front of my eyes. I still remember the first time I saw “her” sitting down as a cute novice trying to recover some of her HP. I offer her some of my potions, and she smiled at me. The same smiled that I got a few minutes ago.

Then, my thoughts move to those days in which we used to train together, sharing our time, our EXP, and our feelings. The long treks to Morroc, the fights against the pickys, and the happy fights for the special items. It was real party to see her happy with her first job as a thief. Even when her family would never accept such job, she always wanted to show that she could take care of herself and her family.

I was always attracted to the mysterious forces of magic, however, the feeling of being kicked by stupid monster, would annoy me so bad. After several “accidents”, I decided to go for a thief job too. I wanted to protect her at all cost, and my only way, was being stronger than her.

Now, I can remember the two of us, joining our Stilettos together, fighting as a great couple in Payon’s caves. We were so proud of us. We were so powerful. We were at the top of the world.

I still don’t remember how it occurred, but all of the suddenly, she decided to go for more power. I tried to stop her, but it was useless. She decided to get a 2nd job as an assassin. She killed so many monsters, and yet I wouldn’t even think of her as a professional killer. I love her so much, yet, I couldn’t say anything. I decided to go all the way, and get also my 2nd job as an assassin. At that time, we meet another assassin (Issa) with more EXP than us. He was in a different LVL, and still, he was kind to help us to understand and learn about the mysteries of being an assassin.

As our katars were a few inches away from Baphomet’s skin, the image of our last date appear all of the sudden in front of my eyes. We decided to spend our last free day in Amatsu. We laugh with a drunken old man, we ate our lunch under a beautiful cherry blossom, and we visit some temples and some people around. We had so much fun; still our happiness was clouded by the facts that would happen the next day.

We knew that there was no other choice. We needed the blood of Baphomet to create a medicine to save her father’s life and we had no other way.

- Maximo, I love you too -

- Would you be my wife? – I scream as my arm was badly injured.

And then silence. My eyes were hurting so much, but my desperation was worst. I wanted to hear her answer, but instead, I could only hear the noise of a katar being stuck into something.

- I do - she said, and my entire world disappeared.

Slow motion, as I saw Issa coming to rescue us. He was fighting against Baphomet as a demon in berserk mode. While fighting, Issa received a strong hit, injuring him greatly. I throw him my last White Potion, but he just looked at me, with his usual serious look, and said to me:

- Save it for you and Ireko. I am fine -

As he finished talking, he hit one more time Baphomet, letting all the blood of that dangerous monster drop into the katar.

- Here - he said throwing the katar to Ireko – this is my wedding gift –

Ireko was also injured but grabbed tightly the katar. In her hands, was the last element of the medicine that would save her father’s life.

- Can you hear my voice, Angel? I am Maximo, I am not a super novice, but I want to give my life for this woman, and for this friend. Help me please. Give me the strength to save them –

And then the miracle happened. I was able, for a few seconds, to cast AGI up and Sanctuary. I heal everybody, and together, we did our “Delta Attack” technique. As Baphomet decided to retreat with his mobs, we knew that our mission was successful. But more than that, my love for her was already discovered and accepted.

They say, that a Hero’s life is hard and lonely.

I don’t need to be a Hero to save somebody’s life.

But with all her love, Ireko was able to save me from my horrible destiny of loneliness.

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