Travel to another world and become a monster messenger

Chapter 161 The Unstable Magic Swordsman

(At least Lord Seid thinks Alicia is Xu Zhen’s companion. Didn’t Alicia say that? After all, Lord Seid is also active in the Adventurer’s Guild, so he should know about our... Damn it, why am I so angry!?)

Russell clenched his fists in his heart, trying to ease his anger. But the more he did so, the more annoyed he became. It is worth mentioning that Russell did not know that Sede was actually well aware of the existence of the four of them.

But for various reasons, he didn't see the four of them more often. Especially in recent years, because Minerva's insidious harassment of Seide became more and more frequent, he rarely appeared in the guild.

Despite this, Russell and Oliver occasionally saw Ced at the palace due to their friendly relationship with Austin, but Alicia and Jill were mostly at the guild or elsewhere, so there was little chance to see the two ladies.

Therefore, even if Seth saw Alicia with Xu Zhen and did not realize that she was Russell's companion, this is understandable considering that Alicia did not specifically mention her situation.

However, Russell was of course unaware of this fact, and so the misunderstanding spread and dominated his thinking.

(Alicia is our companion! But why is she so close to Xu Zhen!? She should be with us...)

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, and he clenched his fists harder and harder. He felt like he was about to yell, and he clenched his teeth unconsciously.

"Stop, it's dangerous to go forward." A voice seemed to ring in my ears.

His heart gradually calmed down. His face was very hot, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Unknowingly, they had reached the exit of the palace. He looked around involuntarily and saw Jill's surprised expression.

"What, what happened?"

"Nothing... just my imagination. Let's get to town."

Russell said this reluctantly. His sudden alertness surprised the other three even more, but Russell himself didn't notice it.

It was very sunny outside. The sky was clear and the moderate cool breeze caressed my skin, which felt very comfortable and seemed to blow away all the unpleasant emotions.

But even so, Russell's mood still couldn't be completely brightened.

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That night, Russell was walking alone in the streets of the capital under the night sky. After enjoying delicious food and drinks at a restaurant, the group was now enjoying their own time.

Oliver and Jill were full and in high spirits, and they started snoring as soon as they jumped into the bed of the hotel. Alicia learned that a female witch friend was also staying in the same hotel, so she threw herself into the night girls' chat.

As Russell was walking in the corridor of the hotel, he overheard Alicia and the others' conversation and couldn't help feeling uneasy, noticing that he had left the hotel in a hurry.

Although it was late at night, the street was still bright and busy. Russell wanted to buy some barbecue, but he quickly gave up the idea. He had no room to fill his stomach.

"Ugh……"

Russell couldn't help but sigh. At that moment, the noise around him seemed even louder.

The loud laughter, which he normally wouldn't care about, somehow made him feel very irritated. The movement of the crowd confused his eyes. The lights that were lit all around were blindingly bright.

He didn't want to stay in such an uncomfortable place. Thinking of this, Russell started running.

"Ha ha!"

He didn't know how long he ran, and when he realized it, he was standing in a dark and deserted alley.

The noise of the street came from afar. He leaned against a nearby stone wall and looked up at the starry sky. Since there were houses all around, the visible starry sky was extremely limited. This was very different from the plains, and Russell couldn't help but laugh softly.

“…What am I doing? I’m so useless.” His whispers faded into the darkness, and Russell suddenly realized the anxiety growing within him.

He felt as if Alicia was going away from him. After not seeing her for several months, she seemed to have matured surprisingly. She looked steady, and although she was younger than him, she gave people the temperament of an elder.

In Russell's eyes, this change made him feel extremely frightened.

(It didn’t even occur to me that I was afraid of being surpassed by Alicia.)

To be precise, he underestimated her psychological growth. Even Jill, who is of the same sex, sometimes seems a little confused about Alicia.

Despite this, Jill quickly adapted and became attached to her as if she had a sister. Oliver was naturally happy about her growth and drank his soda happily.

Russell alone could not escape this confusion.

(That's so wrong. As a leader, I should be happy for her growth.)

On the contrary, his heart was filled with jealousy and anxiety.

Was he going to choose a young boy he had only been dating for a few months over his childhood sweetheart? Had she grown up to the point where she barely needed his attention in those months, unbeknownst to him?

In fact, he himself might be the one who had changed the least in the past few months. At the same time, he had to admit that he was very disappointed with Alicia's growth.

The fixed idea that a leader should always be in the leading position has been firmly binding Russell's mind, and another reason that makes Russell even more upset is Xu Zhen.

"Oh, by the way, Alicia is a member of Russell's team. She and the monster user boy seem very close, I almost forgot."

Although it was only a rare occurrence, the soldiers and adventurers in the city would occasionally say this, which was enough to shock Russell to his core.

He knew that there was no special relationship between Xu Zhen and Alicia. They just experienced hardships together during the long journey, which deepened the bond between friends.

The more he thought about it, the more upset he became. What he had accumulated over many years was surpassed in just a few months.

At least that's how Russell felt.

(… Let’s go back to the hotel.)

Just as Russell sighed deeply and was about to turn around and leave, a voice sounded: "It seems that your mood is quite unstable."

This sticky and bright male voice made Russell's back shiver, and he looked around hurriedly. At this time, a figure wearing a burgundy robe and a deep-brimmed hat walked out of the darkness. Judging from the voice, it seemed to be a man, but it was impossible to be sure.

Russell asked warily, "Who are you?"

"He's just a passing mage. Mr. unstable magic swordsman."

This man looked very suspicious. Why was he talking to me? How did he know I was a magic swordsman? Russell was thinking about this, and he didn't take his eyes off the robed figure.