We were walking while Alice asks Luka the million dollar question

"So why are you traveling aside from pretending to be a hero?" She asks

"Hmph, well I want to travel to the monster Lord's castle and achieve coexistence" he said raising his fist up

Alice stopped in her tracks as she stares at Luka with a blank expression

"You're an idiot" she said which caused Luka to do some sort of weird fall.

"You know that's exactly what L/N told me" (AN: y/n explained to Luka as they walked)

"Well it's reassuring to know someone here doesn't have their head in the clouds"

"Hey-wait where is L/N?" They both look around until they see me far ahead of them

"Wha-hey wait up!" Luka yells as he runs after me while Alice just sighs

I continue running away for a couple minutes to see just where Luka's physical strength was.

'he's quick on his feet and agile so why would he try to tank hits when he can just avoid them'

Just then I feel the air around me change. I stop and jump into a tree. I see Luka and Alice stand where I was, while Luka was looking around, Alice disappears before my eyes.

"What" I whisper to myself before I feel her presence behind me. I look back and see her face inches from mine. We stare at each other for a while before I look back to Luka who is at this point panicking at the disappearance of both of his traveling partners. I then see a strange women coming down the road towards Luka. I realize that it was infact one of those monsters due to the mucus trailing behind her.

"A traveler. You haven't taken your vows so you look very tasty." She says as she raises her dress to reveal a pink, fleshy mass.

'why, why me' I sulk to myself, rethinking my life choices. The monster said some vulgar words causing Luka to take... something relative to a stance and the Battle starts.

"I can't let you do that!" Luka yells as he runs toward the monster and slashes her. His sword however bounces off her body no leaving a scratch.

"Well of course his sword will bounce off, he can't even center the blade" I mumble to myself

"What do you mean?" Alice asks

Without looking away from Luka I answer

"Take a katana for example, the side is extremely brittle so to use it efficiently one must apply the force of the slash in the exact same direction the blade is faced or else the blade will shatter or bounce of whatever your trying to hit" I explain as Luka's sword bounces off the monster's body again

"You seem quite knowledgeable when it comes to swordsmanship and with the two swords you carry with you I can assume you are a master of your craft?" Alice inquires, trying to get more information out of me.

"You could say that" I say as Luka throws salt at the monster which causes her to run

"my god" I say as I jump out of the tree, landing directly behind him

"That was pitiful and sloppy however that was some impressive quick thinking" I say causing Luka to spin around and look at me with betrayal

"Where were you l/n I thought you said you would help me" he cried

I sigh, "my words were that I would train you and keep you from getting killed, if you get violated I won't do anything" I look at his saddened face, I grimace

'no use it as fuel for your resolve god it's like I'm training a puppy'

"Besides this is your journey and quest, if I help you in every battle you'll get no where, you say you're a hero then prove it" I say looking straight into his eyes.

"You're right, I couldn't call myself a hero if I need someone to fight my battles for me." He said, his resolve lighting up.

I look toward Alice who was watching us.

"I'm sure there is no need for me to say this however I must ask that you also don't assist him in battle"

"Never planned to. I'm your traveling partner not your ally" she says and I nod my head

I look up and see the sun beginning to set

"We should set up camp, then your training will begin" I say looking at Luka

"Yes! Come on Alice, l/n!" He yells running forward.

Alice sighs and looks at me

"I swear he's an idiot" I look at her with a small smile

"He's not the brightest but I see him more like a puppy, excitable and eager to learn with much potential"

Alice scoffs and teleports away while I stand there and look at the sky whispering

"Why do you watch us"

(Time skip)

I catch up to the others and see that Luka already set up camp and is putting food on three plates

"Oh hey l/n here" he handed me a plate of bread, an omelet and a salad. It smelled delicious especially since I haven't eaten in two days

"Thank you" I say as I sit by the fire. I put my hands together

"Itadakimasu" I say as they both stare at me

"What was that?" Alice asks causing me to frown

"It's a way to express understanding of how much was sacrificed to make the meal possible and to give thanks for said meal"

Alice looks at me oddly while Luka looks at me with admiration

"I see! Adakimusa" Luka says pronouncing it horribly. I burst out laughing

"I'm so sorry" I snicker and collect myself

"I'll teach you how to pronounce it later but for now let's eat" I say as we all dig in. I must admit for having no salt the meal was delicious

"Incredible now if only your sword was as good as your cooking" Alice says

"She's right, come we start now" I say as I walk into a clearing in the forest. Soon Luka joins me while Alice came to observe.

"Luka take out your sword and assume a neutral stance"

He take his sword out and stands there. I facepalm, I walk over to him and take out one of my katanas and assume a stance

"Like this"

He tries to copy it and I walk over to him and straighten out his arm and sword, I fix his stance and take a step back

"Now only moving your arms swing your sword straight down"

He tries it and wobbles slightly before steading himself

"Good" he smiles "now do 50" his eyes widen as a look of terror flashes across his face

"What you didn't think this would be easy did you, you struggle with the weakest opponents and your goal is to defeat the monster Lord, you need all the training you can get" I say

"Now BEGIN"

(50 sword swings later)

*Pant* *pant* Luka is currently on his knees with Y/N looking like a disappointed parent

"How could you struggle with such an easy workout" I mumble

"I must admit L/N whoever trained you knew what they were doing but I think I will also train the boy" Alice said coming towards us

I narrow my eyes, " are you doubting my training" I spit out

"No infact your way will help him out a lot more in the long run however it will take time before it shows results I will simply teach him a few techniques to use so he doesn't get eaten so soon"

I stare at her than at Luka

"Get up" Luka slowly gets up trying to rest his arms

"Alice will also train you so learn well" I say as I start walking to the camp

"I'm going to sleep now, see you in the morning" I say as they both wish me a goodnight.

I walk through the forest admiring it. I laugh dryly to myself

"What's worse demons who can heal in an instant, feed on human flesh and are nearly invisible or monsters with their odd forms, who rape men and feed on them with no apparent weakness"

I humor myself as I jump on a tree and lay on a branch staring in the night sky

Only time will tell I suppose