Reaper: The Archon of Death

Chapter 9.2: Outside the Village Part 3

I opened my eyes. It was a new day. The golden glow from the outside shone all around my room.

I got up from bed and walked over to the bathroom.

Even from there, I could hear Arisu's excitement.

"This'll be hard to endure..." I thought.

After a few minutes, I exited the bathroom and began exiting my room.

As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by a beautiful face, adorned by gleaming light-blue hair.

It was Arisu...

The walking disaster...

In front of my room...

Her eyes sparkled with joy, and she smiled brightly at me. I stepped into the corridor, my senses tingling with Arisu's contagious excitement.

I asked with a sigh.

"What are you doing here?"

Arisu beamed, her light-blue hair dancing with every little movement she made.

"Getting you so we can explore the hidden corners of Mythril Haven! Adventure awaits, Lyssa!"

"So we're just going to skip eating?"

"Of course!"

Arisu replied with a wide grin that lit up her face.

I stepped back into my room, eyeing Arisu's infectious excitement as I declared, emphasising practicality.

"Exploring can wait; I need sustenance first."

Arisu pouted.

"Food can wait, Lyssa! Mythril Haven has secrets waiting to be unravelled."

I turned around and faced Arisu, crossing my arms.

"Secrets can wait too. Food is more important."

"Lyyyyysssssaaaaaa..."

Arisu whined, her light-blue hair dimming as if mirroring her mood.

"No." I said with finality.

A pout formed on Arisu's lips.

"But exploring Mythril Haven is fun."

"Eating is also fun."

I countered, maintaining my resolve. The banter continued as Arisu tried to sway me.

"You're no fun."

"And you're impatient."

"Come ooooonnnn, Lyssa. Let's gooooo."

Arisu whined, giving me puppy-dog eyes.

I sighed. "Fine. But only after breakfast."

I relented, and a subtle "Yay!" escaped Arisu's lips. As if in response to her joy, her hair began to regain its radiance, its strands dancing with renewed vibrancy.

"Let's go then."

I said, standing up and stretching my arms.

"After breakfast."

Arisu groaned, letting out a long sigh.

"Ughhhh. Fine."

I smiled, knowing that I had won this round.

"Good."

As we lay there in silence, I turned to Arisu and asked.

"Have you woken up, Kei, yet?"

I gazed at Arisu as she plopped onto my bed.

"Nope."

Arisu bounced off my bed, her hair radiantly dancing.