Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

When I woke up, there was darkness in front of my eyes.

And, not because of nightfall.The surroundings seemed to be empty, with no top and bottom, but even so, there was no sense of falling.

Xus: (That's true.)

(If you encounter this situation for the first time, you will be intimidated.)

Neither he nor the people around him have the ability to create such a situation.

If there is "who" can do it, there is only that old friend who comes and goes at will.

Since she had said to leave, logically speaking, she shouldn't be here again.

Xus: Hey—

(Is there no one... No.)

I tried to step forward, but I was able to walk unexpectedly, even though I couldn't see the ground.

Looking around, after walking a dozen steps, you can see Zor's back.

Xus: What a sudden, why did you—

Stepping forward to pat him on the back, I planned to call him casually as usual, but I didn't expect that the moment I bumped into him, my subordinates suddenly jumped up.

He swung his hand back, if Xus didn't dodge in time, he would definitely cut his stomach with the knife in his hand.

Xus: Can you hear me?

……

(Of course not.)

It's really troublesome, even if today's date is a bit special, if possible, he would like to live a normal life, buried in the pile of documents or go home and sleep in a deep sleep.

Xus: (Forget it.)

(I'm not entirely free of responsibility myself.)

Zor, hey, are you serious?

How unconvinced are you? ——"Back then" lost to me.

It was pitch black all around, but he could see himself and him clearly.

It's a headache to find the entrance, but at worst, you won't be able to get out until tomorrow morning.

Even though he was standing right in front of him, his expression was completely unfamiliar.

I'm used to seeing that stupid look, or the annoying... clingy and pampering when facing myself.

It's probably not good to say that, but now this serious and unapproachable aura is finally worthy of the "handsome" he calls himself.

Xus: No, no, I don't think so because I'm tired of watching it.

You guys are quite attractive in front of strangers—powerful.

Jumping back with another step, dodging another small dagger swung.

They had experienced a war together a few years ago, and the various physical abilities honed at that time had not yet been completely dissipated due to the comfort of recent years.

Not to brag, Xus is slightly faster in terms of speed, and it's actually easy for him to dodge tricks.

Zolf: Xus.

How about you be more serious?

We haven't had a serious fight in a long time.

Xus: Hey, I can hear you answering just now.

Let me tell you in advance that I'm not interested at all.

Because I'm sleepy, I really want to go back to sleep.

Zolf: Eh - you just woke up!

Xus: I'm tired of sleeping, understand.

...I can play with you, okay?

Due to physical fitness, only Zor can move in and out of this scene with ease.

At best, I can keep my mind inside without disturbing my mind, and I can't get out early.

Zolf: Hmm.

You're so bored recently, you ignore me.

One game is enough.How about two wins in three games?

Xus: ...A lonely old man at home alone, you.

OK, I agree.What about the rules, same old?

He nodded, and the two of them backed away.

They looked at each other and signaled that they were all ready.

Xus: (Although I agree for now...)

(Right now, I have the upper hand.)

This weird space has a strange property, which will greatly reduce the spiritual power of the people inside.

Zor's physical ability is good, so he doesn't need to rely on such miscellaneous little tricks.

I, who had a bad foundation due to malnutrition when I was a child, are on the contrary, and I have no other means without relying on these.

... At least, that's what it said before.

Xus: (Too lazy to warm up.)

Zor, you go first.

Zolf: Can you?

He smiled and squeezed the small dagger in his hand.

Involuntarily staring at it for a while, Xus suddenly realized that no wonder he found it familiar.

Isn't this dagger the one of that... strange old friend who named himself 123.

Xus: I say yes.

You are not usually such a grumpy person.

Zor has long legs and big strides, rushing over is only a matter of taking a few breaths.

He didn't think of a suitable way to deal with it, so Xus decided to hide for now.

It seems... It's been a long time since I exercised, and my movements are more than twice as stiff as before.

Not only himself is like this, but Zor's side is not much better, he is also much, much duller.

Xus: Ha, it seems.

It's not bad to play around like this all of a sudden.

Zolf: Yeah - hey!

As expected of you, you escaped again.

——Next month, if you want to go well.

It is necessary to practice more now.

Xus: (Next month.)

(Unknowingly, it's been so long.)

That's right, then...

Xus took a deep breath, his right hand clenched into a fist.Despite the restraint here, he was able to gather spiritual power successfully with a slight concentration.

I am left-handed, so in terms of pure strength, my right hand is stronger.But relatively speaking, the control is not so stable.

Xus: Next... Zor.

Zolf: Hmm.

I will continue.