Law Of Creation

Looking at the left and right me, all I see was a bright fire. Yes, I was in the middle of fire; I was in the house, a burning house.

In front of me was a girl holding a shovel.

She turned around and squatted in front of me. She looked directly into my eyes. Her eyes were filled with warmth and love.

"Little Mei, do you want to play hide and seek?"

"Hide and seek?" I repeat what big sis just said.

At that time, I didn't understand anything. I didn't say anything and just looking at her eyes, my big sister's eyes.

"That's right. Your big sis never lost, you know?"

Big sis smiled at me as she was putting something on a piece of clothes.

"Because your big sis never lost, your big sis will be 'it'" Big sis smiled very gently while looking at my eyes.

"That's why, you have to run veeery, very far. . . So you can win this game."

Big sis tied the clothes bundle to my neck. I didn't know what was inside the bundle.

"Remember big sis's word, you have to run as far as possible."

"Don't let anyone catch you except your big sis."

Big sis hugged me tightly.

[I had a bad feeling, but I don't know what feeling it is.]

"Never forget what big sis just said to you. Run. As far as possible. Go!"

From big sis's cue, I ran as fast as possible.

[I wanted to turn back, but I don't.]

[I am always an obedient girl for big sis.]

[Big sis also never lied to me.]

[But she lied.]

[She never found me.]

[And that was the last time I saw her.]

…

[Sigh, the usual dream. . .]

As usual, I woke at the same time every day. The usual room, the usual bed, the usual city, and the usual me. Nothing was changed. The same boring every day.

I am Wu Mei, the only receptionist in this city, the Green River City's Mercenary Guild. Even though this place was called as Grade 1 Mercenary City, the condition was very bad. Maybe without my old friend, the current Guild Master, the Mercenary Guild in this place would be demolished already.

And as the only receptionist in that guild, I was in headache every day. Yes, every day.

The huge amount of unfinished works, the small number of mission for this city's Mercenary Guild, and also there was a harassment from another city's Mercenary Guild.

But I didn't care because I stayed in this place by a chance.

Met my old friend by a chance, and I tried to help him by a chance. I thought it would be a good change of pace, but I didn't expect that I would be overworked.

Thus, I kidnapped a mercenary that happened to be capable of writing and reading.

[No, not kidnapping. It was a voluntary's work.]

There was a saying. 'A great power comes with a great responsibility', so that guy should be grateful to me.

(Author's Note: Uncle Ben!)

I let him take the easy night shift. There were rarely people come at the night shift.

[See, how good I am?]

But even though I was good to him, he always and always grumbled about something.

[Let's see what he wanted to grumble today.]

It was the usual city, the usual people, and the usual Mercenary Guild. This was my usual destination.

I opened the Mercenary Guild's door as usual. The usual still empty place, and the usual sleeping lazy-ass. And. . .

[. . .Eh?]

I saw a little girl was standing in front of the receptionist's desk. Or more exactly, in front of that lazy-ass. But looking at the sulking little girl's face, it should be the truth.

[What? What happened? This lazy-ass was bullying a little girl? Really? Seriously?]

At first, I tried to wake this lazy-ass and interrogate him. But when I peeked at the little girl, I was surprised.

She was very small and thin. Her body was dirty and in a mess. But even so, I could see the stubbornness in the little girl's eyes. Suddenly I felt like I was seeing my old self. I immediately hugged her tightly, but the fear that I would break her made me held back most of my strength.

This little girl was frail and without any strength.

Since I was irritated by this lazy-ass, I punished him as hard as possible. Some stupid people would learn things with their body, so I would carve them into this lazy-ass body.

[Humph!]

…

Oh my, this girl is so cute! She was very smart, she even knew some mannerism. She could even introduce herself.

[Much better than that lazy-ass.] I rolled my eyes as I remembered that lazy-ass. If it was possible, I wanted to kick that lazy-ass off, but not before I found his substitute.

[I would definitely support this little girl to be receptionist so we could be together!]

Ah, of course, I offered her to live in the same room. After giving her some pleading looks, she gave in to me.

[Yeah!!!]

…

As usual, I woke at the same time every day. The usual room, the usual bed, the usual city, and the usual me. Nothing was changed, except one thing. There is little Yue beside me.

Yesterday when I was bathing her, I could see a big mark on her collarbone and her t.h.i.g.h. There were also some marks on her back. I heart was ached seeing her thin body had some burnt marks. Even though it was cute, but it was a little child's body!

[What kind of past did this girl experience?]

I decided to not ask anything about her past. Everyone deserved to have one or two secrets that wouldn't be divulged to anyone. And I didn't want to be a meddlesome person.

[Is it hard?] I somewhat wanted to ask her, but I refrained it. All I wanted was pamper little Yue until she forgot every hard thing that she had experienced.

Little Yue had a beautiful feature after she had taken her bath. Even though she had a little body, her face was so beautiful. I was so thankful that no pervert had realized little Yue's exquisite appearance.

[See? I knew it that you are most definitely suitable for cute outfit.] I smiled as I thought the suitable outfit for little Yue.

After this, I had to fill her with warm food every day. I couldn't suddenly give her something hard to digest. A dish full of veggies should be good. Fruits also were a good choice. After your body strengthened a little, let's eat some meat.

I will fill her every day with smile and warmth.

…

Little Yue and I had been together for a few days. Little Yue now had gotten used to her job as the receptionist. She was a fast learner. I felt happy but also felt sad at the same time. She didn't depend on me too much on her job.

But every time I saw her stressed by many kinds of conversation from those mercenaries, I couldn't help but smile.

[Even if you are a little m.a.t.u.r.e than your age, I still couldn't leave you alone.]

I helped her from behind so she wouldn't be disturbed by me.

…

[Hey! I saw a good outfit for Little Yue! It should be very suitable for her, since her body was little.] I was pleasantly surprised as little Yue and I passed by a clothes store.

When I told her about the clothes, she shook her head.

'Are you not interested in clothes?' I asked her curiously.

Her answer is. 'My current outfit is still fine. No need to waste any coins.'

[Sigh. I really wished that you would act like a pampered child a little.] Every time I saw her like that, my heart always ached.

[Okay. I will get her good clothes at my payday later. She shouldn't be able to reject it later, hehe. . .]

[A good child should be pampered as much as possible.] I smiled as I imagined little Yue in that outfit.

…

Now Little Yue could handle the receptionist's job very well. And fortunately, no mercenaries dare to disturb her outside of working hours. Well, there were one or two. But all of them were pummeled by me.

[Humph! Who dares!!!]

I was always spending time with Little Yue, so we were almost together for 24 hours a day.

Of course, mostly because of I feared that she would disappear so suddenly. Like my big sis.

Even though I think I know what could happen to her, I didn't want to think about it.

She was only bad in playing hide and seek.

…

The day after tomorrow was the Festival Day. It was a once in a year celebration unique in the Green River City.

I asked the Guild Master, my old friend, to give Little Yue and me a half day holiday on the Festival Day. Of course, he would say no because there were a lot of works to do.

We were bickering for some time until the Guild Master completely gave up. Of course, I never lost before. There was no the first or the last time.

[Ah, sorry old pal. But Little Yue also was important to me. Since it was the first festival for her in the Green River City, I wanted her to enjoy the day to the fullest.]

Okay, let's tell little Yue about this holiday- eh, I mean our half day work.

I really couldn't wait for the day of tomorrow to come.

…

Now I was walking together with little Yue to roam around the city. We could see food stalls everywhere. Of course, she was very interested in any kind of food.

[Fufufu, such a glutton. . .] I smiled unconsciously.

But every time she looked at the bunch of children that were playing together, I could see her sadness in her gaze. Feeling hurt, sadness, confusion, and so many negative emotions could be felt. Unconsciously I hugged her tightly, fearing she would disappear so suddenly.

Fortunately, her mood was getting better every time she tasted these foods.

[Un. A little child should not worry about a lot of things. Just grow up safely and happily.] I combed little Yue's unconsciously and she didn't mind it.

…

Every time we arrived at a stall, Little Yue would definitely bring back some of the food until she was having a hard time to walk around.

I unconsciously laughed at her. I thought that it was a little habit to keep a small amount of good food for later.

But it turned out that she wanted to share these foods with the Guild Master. She felt bad since she was guessing that the Guild master currently all alone at the Mercenary Guild.

[Sigh, you are a really good child.] I c.a.r.e.s.sed her hair again.

…

[What is this pressure!]

I immediately increased my vigilance as she swept the surroundings. She hadn't seen anything different, but she knew that it came closer.

This feeling was similar to being hunted by some Fierce Beast, a not-good feeling. Something akin to a pressure.

Even though I had lived as an assassin before, I had never felt something like this. There was an oppressive feeling that made me unconsciously wanted to kneel.

[I have to protect Little Yue!]

But when I saw her pale face, I was a little surprised.

[Even though this weird feeling could be felt by me, how can a child like little Yue realize something wrong?] I suddenly realized something.

[Is there any relationship with her? Or was little Yue their target? Or will she be able to survive even though their aim was not her?]

Suddenly, big sis's image appeared in my mind.

The repeated scene in my dream.

…

'Little Mei, do you want to play hide and seek?'

'That's right. Your big sis never lost, you know?'

'Because your big sis never lost, your big sis will be 'it''

'That's why, you have to run veeery very far, so you can win this game.'

'Remember big sis's word, you have to run as far as possible.'

'Don't let anyone catch you except your big sis.'

…

My body trembled along with the realization.

Big sis's choice. . . Big sis' wish. . . Big sis's hope. . .

Seeing little Yue's pale face, I made my choice. . .

The same choice I made with Big Sis. . .

And I will make a promise with her. . .

I wanted to leave the most beautiful image for her. . .

Because she is very important to me. . .

I am not her family, but I am. . .

. . . Her big sis. . .

…

"Little Yue, do you want to play hide and seek?"

I made my voice as gentle as possible.

I made my voice as soft as possible.

I wanted to show her my figure for the last time.

"This game is not hard. All you have to do is run as far as possible."

That's right, your big sis is a fast runner. . .

Your big sis never lost in this game before. . .

"While you are running, your big sis will stay here, counting until a thousand. Do you know thousand? It is a very big number."

This girl was too intelligent, but this is the only way. . .

This girl was too kind, but this is the only way. . .

"Do not lose too fast, okay? Make sure to run as fast as possible. No matter where you go. . ."

I am your big sis. . .

And you are my little sis. . .

No matter how far you are. . .

"No matter where you go. . .

Anywhere in this world. . .

Your big sis will find you. . .

We will always be together. . .

Forever. . ."

…

[This is my promise to you. . .]

[My big sis maybe a liar, but your big sis is not one. . .]

[I will definitely search for you. . .]

[I will definitely catch up with you. . .]

[No matter when. . .]

[Anywhere. . .]

[I will search for you. . .]

[Forever. . .]

…

"Hoo? I didn't expect that I would see a crying woman here?" A disgusting looking man with black-coloured attire was standing in front of me.

". . . Sorry, the road was closed. Please come again tomorrow." I said with a calm voice while narrowed my eyes to the man.

[I have to stall this person.]

". . . I am not interested in your games. Move away." There was a black-coloured gas around that disgusting man. What kind of element is that? Fog? Smoke? Dust? Is that even an Elemental?

"I am not playing games with you. I said the road was closed."

[This person is too dangerous.] I narrowed my eyes as I wouldn't let this person disappeared from my vision.

". . . Do you think I am the only one here?" This disgusting looking man was smiling eerily. I wanted to puke after seeing his expression.

". . ." I clenched my fist, but I didn't change my mind.

[This person must be stopped!]

"Fine, fine. I will play with you a little." The disgusted looking man suddenly stretched his hands forward.

I immediately waved my hand to materialize fire from my palm. But there was nothing.

[Why? How?]

"No need to be so surprised. Come on, show me your worth. If you are useful, I will keep you around."

[I couldn't even use Elemental.]

[Looks like this is a checkmate.]

[But it is not enough!]

[I had to create enough time for her!]

Even though it had been a long time, her body still remembered everything.

I stretched my body forward and immediately lunged to this disgusting looking man. I drew a knife from my waist and a pair of small knife from my shoes.

There was a wire connecting the two small knife that was used for some trap, but she clearly didn't have any chance to set some trap.

[He is too dangerous, so I have to finish it as soon as possible.]

[Even though I couldn't use Elemental, I had my close combat technique drilled from many death or life's situations. So it should be very possible for me to create some time.]

I swing the knife around as a way of distraction and used the pair of small knife to attack from the shadow, from this disgusting person's blind spot. But this disgusting looking man took it easy and kept his vigilance to the pair of small knife.

It's okay, these two were only to create a blind spot for him. He couldn't see my leg's movement since he was too focused on the weapon. From my boot's there was a small needle filled with a paralyzing serum, enough to make a tier 4 Fierce Beast, Rock-Armoured Rhinoceros, to be paralyzed immediately on the contact.

But I don't know how this person stopped my leg, my kick.

"Hmm. . interesting. Really intriguing. You are useful after all." The disgusting looking man was showing that expression again. He was observing me from top to bottom. Unconsciously, I felt chill all over my body.

He lifted his hand and stretched his index finger and aimed it at me.

Suddenly I felt my consciousness was fading away. I was devoured by the darkness.

I couldn't feel any part of my body. I felt sleepy.

Realizing something wrong with my consciousness, I immediately jumped back instinctively. I regained back my consciousness. It was very dangerous.

[What skill is that? I never feel something so eerie like that.] I could feel the cold sweat on my neck.

Nodding his head, the disgusting looking person continued, "Your reflex is good. You should be a good specimen for the next experiment."

Unexpectedly, this disgusting looking person's attention was focused on me.

[If I could draw him far from Little Yue, then it would be the best.] I made my decision.

I didn't hesitate to turn my body and run in the opposite direction of Little Yue.

And as what I planned before, this disgusting looking man was following me closely.

[I cannot move too fast or too slow.] I made my decision.

…

[No matter where you go. . .]

[Anywhere in this world. . .]

[Your big sis will find you. . .]

[Then, we will always be together. . .]

[Forever. . .]

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