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As Anya pointed toward the tree, she walked over to it, gently touching its bark and gazing up at the ripe fruit hanging above. Alexander followed closely behind, intrigued by the strange, otherworldly tree.

"Is this even edible?" Alexander muttered to himself, eyeing the unusual fruit with suspicion.

Anya sensing his curiosity, turned to him with excitement in her eyes, "Big brother, the fruit of this tree is really delicious! You should try it!" she exclaimed, her face lighting up with enthusiasm.

Alexander looked at the bluish-purple apple in his hand, wondering what it would taste like. After all, it looked like an apple from his world but with a color more like a grape.

"Well, here goes," he thought, trusting Anya's excitement.

With a small leap, he plucked the apple and took a small bite, hearing the familiar crunch of a juicy fruit. And as the flavor hit his tongue, he chewed thoughtfully as his face remaining neutral, giving nothing away.

The juice spread through his mouth, and the taste was surprisingly rich and sweet, with a slightly tangy aftertaste. Anya watched eagerly, her big eyes full of anticipation.

Alexander took another bite, this time more forceful, "It's... different, but in a good way," he finally said, nodding approvingly.

"I thought so," Alexander mused to himself.

"It's just like an apple, only in a different color." The mystery was solved, and his mind was at ease.

Anya, her eyes wide with curiosity, asked eagerly, "So, big brother, how is it? Is it good?"

Alexander smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's good," he said, still savoring the unique flavor.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Anya giggled softly, her innocent face lighting up with joy, "Big brother, let's go to my place now," she suggested, remembering something important.

"Alright," Alexander agreed, letting her take the lead.

The forest around them wasn't too dense, and the bushes and vines were easy to navigate. After about ten minutes of walking, they reached the edge of the trees, and just beyond that, Alexander could see a small village nestled in the distance.

Seeing the village in the distance, Anya's excitement bubbled over. She stopped in her tracks and jumped up and down, with her face brighting with joy.

"Big brother, that's where I live!" she exclaimed, her voice full of longing and happiness.

But her mood shifted slightly as she added, "Let's go. I'm afraid my big sister is still worrying about me."

Alexander hearing this nodded casually, and the two of them quickened their pace. They left the forest behind and entered the grassy area surrounding the village.

A dirt path, likely used by carriages and travelers, stretched out before them. As they walked closer, the village came into sharper view.

Alexander noticed the bad situation of the place, since the houses was made from old, weathered wood, some of them with roofs even had holes in them. Leaving the homes vulnerable to both cold and heat. The sight gave him a sense of the village's simplicity, but also its struggle.

As Alexander and Anya walked further into the village, the people around them cast wary, untrusting glances in his direction. Their eyes were filled with suspicion, clearly not used to seeing strangers.

Alexander noticed their reactions but paid little attention, since his focused instead was returning Anya safely to her home so he could continue with his mission.

However, the villagers' expressions changed when they saw Anya walking beside him. Shock and surprised filled their faces, as if they couldn't believe she was back. They all though she died two days ago, it was really a surprised for him to survived.

Alexander could feel their gazes on him, which is heavy and curious, as if they were trying to figure out who he was and what his intentions were. Anya, used to the village's watchful eyes, was unfazed.

As they reached the center of the village, Alexander noticed a large stone adorned with a ruby-like gem at its peak. It gave off a strange and unfamiliar energy, causing him to pause and study it for a moment.

Suddenly, the sound of heavy breathing caught his attention. He turned to his right and saw a woman, her clothes were in tatters, her hair was unkempt, and her skin was smeared with dirt. She looked frail and malnourished, cause her bones were slightly visible beneath her thin frame.

Despite her appearance, there was a certain intensity in her gaze as she looked at Anya, a mixture of relief and joy.

The woman rushed toward them, her pace quick and unsteady. When Anya saw her, her face lit up with joy, tears streaming down her cheeks. Without hesitation, she ran to the woman with her arms outstretched.

"Sister, little Anya missed you!" she cried as she dashed toward her. Find your adventure at empire

The woman then knelt down and scooped Anya into her arms, holding her tightly as tears welled up in her own eyes. They clung to each other, with their sobs was the only sound in the village square, as they savored their reunion.

After a long moment, the woman put Anya down gently, her hands was trembling as she cupped her little sister's rosy cheeks, checking her over with a deep sense of worry.

"Anya, are you okay? Were you hurt? Did anything bad happen to you out there?" Her voice was thick with concern, as her tears falling freely again.

"Please forgive me for leaving you behind. It was the only way for you to escape safely," she added, her guilt evident as she wiped away her tears.

Anya shook her head vigorously, her eyes still filled with tears, but her smile was shining through.

"No, big sister! I'm fine! Big brother Alex helped me, and I'm safe now."

The woman turned to Alexander with her eyes filled with gratitude, but also a hint of uncertainty, as if still processing the presence of a handsome man Infront of him.

Anya smiled warmly, pressing her face against her sister's cheek to comfort her. After a moment, she pulled back and reassured her, "Sister, I'm really fine. When you distracted the big bear, I managed to escape. I wandered the forest for two days, but luckily I met big brother Alexander. He helped me find my way back."

As she finished speaking, Anya glanced back at Alexander, who stood a few steps away, who was shirtless observing their reunion with a gentle smile.

Her eyes widened as she took a good look at Alexander, she saw the scars covering his chest, the claw marks, bite marks, and all sorts of wounds that told a story about a battle is deeply engraved in those.

Despite his intimidating appearance, his expression was calm and there was kindness in his smile as he looked at her.

For a moment she was lost in thought, wondering about the pain and hardships this man must have endured. Not knowing that Alexander, thanks to his berserker instinct the pain he felt was lowered due to its effects.

But beyond the scars, she couldn't help but notice his striking appearance, he was the most handsome man she have ever seen in her life.

His smile was warm and reassuring, and she felt a deep sense of gratitude toward him.

Aeloria blushed lightly as she received Alexander's warm smile. Holding Anya's small hand tightly, she stepped forward, her gratitude was evident.

"Thank you for saving my little sister, Anya," she said softly.

"I, Aeloria Luminara, am in your debt, Alex."

She bowed slightly in appreciation, but Alexander gently stopped her helping her stand upright.

"No need to bow," he said, shaking his head with a reassuring smile. "And please, just call me Alex, no need for formalities."

Aeloria nodded, her heart filled with gratitude, while Anya smiled up at both of them, clearly happy to be reunited with her sister. Even though she was covered in dirt and grime, her natural beauty was undeniable.

Her striking cat-like eyes, with their upward tilt at the corners, gave her a fierce and alluring look. Her hourglass figure and graceful presence only added to her undeniable charm, even in such disheveled circumstances.

Totally used to this, Alexander just appreciated it. This woman in front of him was so beautiful that her charm was even greater than that of the women in his world.

"Is this just a normal girl in this world? It's impossible to find this kind of high-quality girl from a village, right?" Alexander wondered, as he held his chin.

Feeling the intense gaze towards her, Aeloria was embarrassed, of course. Anya, who was beside her, shook her palm, making her glance at her.

"Oh yeah, big sister, we don't need to be afraid when gathering food and fruits right now. Big brother Alex just killed that bear into a pulp, avenging us!" she said with awe on her face, as she looked at her happily.

Hearing this, Aeloria was stunned, "The Werebear is dead? That's impossible! That beast is so powerful that even warriors are no match for it." she said inwardly with a shocked expression on her face her embarrassment was momentarily forgotten.

Her gaze shifted to Alexander, and her eyes were wide with surprise and admiration.

"You killed the Werebear?" she asked, her voice was a mix of disbelief and gratitude.

Alexander scratched the back of his head, feeling a bit awkward with all the attention.

"Is that bear famous in this place?" He said inwardly.

"It wasn't that big of a deal," he said modestly. "I just happened to be there at the right time." he continued.

Anya, who was still full of excitement tugged on her sister's hand, "Big brother Alex fought it like a hero, sister! You should have seen it too!"

Aeloria glanced between her sister and Alexander, her heart swelling with relief and gratitude.

"I don't know how to thank you enough," she said softly.

"That beast has been terrorizing the village for weeks, making it dangerous to even leave for food. You've done more than just saving Anya, you've saved us all from some trouble." Aeloria said with gratitude again.

"There's no need to thank me," he said, shaking his head with a smile. "I'm just glad I could help."

"Can I ask, if it's not inappropriate, are you and Anya related by blood? Since your last names seem to be different," Alexander asked, looking at Aeloria's face.

Hearing his inquiries, her face turned serious and then changed to sadness. She was about to reply when suddenly a bunch of footsteps sounded in the surroundings. Looking at the source of the sound, she bowed her head as the man, who seemed to be in his fifties, arrived near her.

"Aeloria, who is this gentleman over here?" he said without any dillydallying, trying to get to the point.

"Village Chief good afternoon to you, this gentleman here is named Alex. He's the one who saved and helped Anya, my little sister, back here," she greeted and replied, as she stopped bowing her head.

The man just nodded his head and looked at Alexander, "What is your purpose in coming to our village? Since Ariana village is located in the innermost part of this island, it's impossible for you to have no objective in coming here whatsoever," he said, his eyes glowing with red light as he looked at Alexander.

Alexander looked at the man who seemed to be in his fifties, a middle-aged man you could say. He was a man in his fifties with a sturdy, average build. His black hair was slightly peppered with gray and combed neatly, showcasing a bit of receding hairline.

His face was marked by laugh lines and a hint of weathering, reflected a life well-lived full of vitality. He had warm brown eyes and a neatly trimmed beard that added a touch of good living.

His skin was light tan, and his attire was simple yet tidy. There were no tattered clothes, which made Alexander narrow his eyes. But hearing the sentence in the man's last statement, his mouth was in awe. Sadly, his expression remained stoic as ever.

"I finally arrived," he thought inwardly, what a coincidence that Anya is actually one of the inhabitants of this place.