Chapter 1. The Red Knight

I am a knight from Kanavan Kingdom. I'm currently preparing for a very long journey, if my predictions are right. I'm going to Serdin Kingdom in hopes of getting a position in this "new generation of trackers" they've been sending word about.

From the looks of it, they've been looking for elites. I wonder what they plan to do for this "trial" thing. I shrugged and finished putting up my gear. I'll think about those when I'm there.

I heard the door open and glanced at the newcomer. It was my mother....

"Are you really sure about this dear?" asked Mother.

"Yes, I am Mother. Thank you for your concern," I said.

"Please be careful. You're going to a kingdom who had just been at war with us. If they find out you're...." she warned with concern.

"It;s fine. I've already picked up a name," I said to alleviate some of her fears.

"May I inquire what it is?"

"Elesis. Elesis of the Red Knights guild."

"I see. It fits you.... Elesis," she said and hugged me. "Have a safe journey my child." She let go of the hug.

"I will, Mother," I said. "Thank you for everything.

She watched me as I left home, never knowing if I would come back just like him.


I got out of our home and went towards the Kingdom's Castle. The Queen had requested my prescence before I had to take my leave.

The guard greeted me as he saw my approach. I replied with a greeting of my own and asked if the queen was seeing any audience. It appeared she didn't, so I asked if I may.

The guard announced my presence and I walked in, facing the Queen.

I knelt down and bowed my head in front of her. "Your Majesty. I have come as you requested."

"Please rise, dear member of the Red Knights," said the Queen and I did as I was told.

"If I may ask, why was my presence requested, Your Majesty?"

"Can you tell me your name?" she smiled at me.

"My name is Elesis."

"Elesis, I asked you to come because I wanted to make sure that this is what you desire."

"Yes, I know my purpose and I have no reason to deny this mission." I smiled, "This is actually in my favor, your Majesty."

The Queen nodded. She knew who I really was, but kept it secret. The only ones who knew were the Royal Guard Masters, my family and a few trusted officials of the kingdom that served it's Queen.

I hated my position. I've refused time and time again.... Still, they kept on insisting. There are far too many disadvantages for me if I were to accept it.

"You know of my wish, Your Majesty."

"Very Well. May the Gods bless you on your journey."

After that, I bowed and left the castle... left Kanavan... in search of the person who had broken his promise.

Starting today, I will let go of my past life.

From now on, I will be Elesis.


Serdin was far from Kanavan, very very far. That was pretty much what I've been thinking for the last 3 days. I've encountered monsters along the way, but they were just easy pickings. I went over the things I would do after I get to Serdin.

Go and talk to Serdin's Queen, as requested by Kanavan's Queen. Tell her I am the one Yulia send, and the Queen will do whatever they would've talked about.

Ask what the name of these 'elite trackers' are. Apply, and go through the 'trial' and get the position of a 'knight' for the group. There are probably hundreds that applied for the 'knight' position.... but I don't have any experience on other fields.

If I get the position, please the leader by doing missions as perfectly as possible. After that, find clues for his whereabouts. I probably won't find much, but it's the least I can do for now.

If I don't get the position.... I .... I don't want to go deep into that.

My thoughts got interrupted when I heard a "boing, boing' sound. What was that?

Looking around, I saw a green slime staring at me. For some reason.... I feel irritated.

"What do you want?" I asked, annoyed. "Want to fight or something?!"

The slime cowered and hid itself at the back of a rock..... that was smaller than it. I felt more irritated.

"Well?" I said with an eyebrow raised.

"Please..." it looked at me with puppy dog eyes, "Please let me accompany you!" It explained.

What. The. Heck?

"I won't bother you! Promise!" This thing is testing my patience.

"You are irritating!" I said and stormed off. I heard the same 'boing' sounds following me. I turned around. "Why are you following me!?"

"I want to go with you, Master!" This thing is the most ANNOYING thing I've ever encountered in my whole life!

"Alright, alright already! Just shut up!"

The slime was so happy, from what I can see. But at least it had shut up already.

"So, What's your name?" I asked it.

"I don't have one Master...." it said sadly.

A name, huh. "What's your gender?"

"I'm a male!" It said happily.

Argh, why is this thing so annoying?! "Lime."

"Is that my name!?" It exclaimed happily.

"Yes, yes, so shut it or I'll kill you."


Lime was a good companion, if only his voice wasn't this annoying. He knew of a safe way to Serdin, which we gladly took. If I had taken my previous path, this would've taken more than a day. I knew I should've asked for a newer and updated map.

I can finally see Serdin Kingdom's Castle in sight.