Kiska's POV
After storing the Parasitic Sword Puppeteer in the "Transporter's Bracelet," we headed towards the room where the boss was located to return from the "Katarov Dungeon."
Although I was a little curious about the vampire Judite, it was probably inevitable that meeting her would bring unnecessary trouble. Therefore, I decided to temporarily forget about her.
Besides, even if I'm not around, she should be able to handle things.
The creature at the deepest part of the "Katarov Dungeon" is a magical beast called the Great Centipede Rumoahz.
While it is a very powerful creature, I have the hero Agetha With her, we should be able to defeat it without any problems.
I was optimistic about it, but in reality, the hero Agetha easily defeated it with her own hands.
It was so anticlimactic that there was nothing special to talk about.
As a reward for defeating the boss, we obtained the "Blazing Sword."
Since I already had the "Blazing Sword," I handed it over to Agetha.
Then, Agetha, while saying something like "I wonder if I can get money if I sell it," stored it in the "Item Box."
When the boss is defeated, a teleportation portal appears. Since I have already experienced using it to exit the "Katarov Dungeon" several times, it was already known that this could be done.
I felt a bit nervous.
If the people of Katarov Village find out that I have returned from the dungeon, how will they react? Surely, it won't be a positive reaction.
Thinking about it made me a bit melancholic.
While contemplating these thoughts, the teleportation portal began to glow, and we were thrown outside the dungeon.
When I opened my eyes, the night sky spread above.
Looking down, I was standing on the pedestal where the conqueror of the dungeon is supposed to stand.
When I returned from the dungeon with the Parasitic Sword Puppeteer, people in the village saw us, but fortunately, it was night, and there was no one in front of us.
"Hey, Ageha. Since we're finally back, how about coming to my house or something…"
The words choked in my throat.
That's because Agetha, who was standing next to me, was shedding tears.
"S-Sorry. I finally thought I could come back, and I got a bit overwhelmed."
Saying that, Agetha wiped away her tears.
Yeah, that's right. For Agetha, who had been sealed inside the dungeon all this time, it wasn't just about being able to get outside the dungeon.
"That's good."
"Yeah, thanks to Kiska too."
After that, we headed to my home.
"So, this is where Kiska used to live."
"It's small, but bear with it."
Agetha, who had entered my home, seemed excited or maybe just observant, inspecting every nook and cranny of the room. Although I thought there was nothing particularly interesting to observe in the interior.
Anyway, I had considered the possibility of my home being destroyed, but it was still intact. The bed, the table, and the bare minimum of furniture were still there.
I lit a lantern and looked for tea leaves to make some tea, but it seemed I had run out just at the wrong time, and there were none left.
We decided to check if the ring's effect would revive Namia after the sun rose and it became bright. So, for today, we decided to go to sleep. There were two beds—one that my mother used to use and one I used—so I suggested sleeping in separate beds. However, Agetha didn't like the idea.
"I want to sleep together," she insisted.
It's a single bed, so it's a bit cramped, but there's no helping it.
"Maybe I'm a bit anxious after all."
Suddenly, Agetha, lying next to me, voiced her thoughts.
"I'm afraid that if your childhood friend comes back to life, Kiska might lose interest in me."
"That's not going to happen."
"But Kiska has a history."
"..."
Not wanting to dig a deeper hole by reacting inappropriately, I pretended not to hear.
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"I bought this."
The next morning, I asked Agetha to buy something for me.
"How is it? Did I get the size right?"
"No, it's a perfect fit."
Saying that, I put it on.
What she had bought for me was a coat with a hood large enough to hide my face. With this, my silver hair would be neatly concealed, and it felt just right. With this hood, there's no easy way for anyone to figure out that Kiska is my true identity.
Then, I walked around the village with Agetha.
It seemed like a fresh sight for Agetha, and she was observing the village with wide-eyed curiosity.
"I think it's here."
We stopped. The place we had arrived at was the graveyard.
Namia came from a relatively affluent family, so I expected her to be buried in a proper place.
"Isn't this it?"
In front of Agetha, there was a newly erected, or still pristine, gravestone.
Namia's name was carved on that gravestone.
Then, with Agetha's help, we moved the gravestone aside and retrieved the coffin buried in the soil.
And then, we opened the coffin.
There lay Namia, peacefully asleep.
Instantly, tears welled up. After the commotion, she was captured right away, and I didn't even have the chance to offer a prayer.
Perhaps because of that, I hadn't really had the opportunity to fully grasp the fact that Namia had died. Finally, I could meet Namia.
However, I couldn't keep lingering on this forever.
There was a proper reason for digging up the grave like this.
I took the ring out of my pocket.
Recalling how the Holy Knight Canaria used it to resurrect the Demon Lord, I imitated the gesture.
If I remember correctly, it was something like raising the ring like this…
Instantly, a dazzling light emanated from the ring.
I was worried that nothing would happen, but this shining ring meant that something was about to occur.
My heart raced.
Could it be that Namia is really—?
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The use of the Legendary Item "Ring of Desires" has been confirmed.
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Suddenly, a message window like that appeared.
It seems this ring is called the "Ring of Desires."
And what does it mean for an item to be legendary? I glanced at Agetha next to me. Perhaps Agetha knows the meaning of a legendary item. However, Agetha didn't say anything; she just stared straight ahead.
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The use of the Legendary Item "Ring of Desires" has been completed.
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When that message appeared, the "Ring of Desires" that I held in my hand had disappeared.
Along with that, the dazzling light gradually subsided. Perhaps, within this light, Namia might be present.
"Eh…"
In confusion, a girl stood with a perplexed expression.
Greenish hair. Gentle expression. A face I knew well.
"Namia."
I murmured.
Then she looked at me and murmured.
"Kiska…?"
Ah, it really is Namia. The moment I was convinced of that, tears started to flow.
"Namia! I'm so relieved!"
Saying that, I embraced her.
"Why are you so happy, Kiska…?"
"Because I can't believe something like this could really happen."
"I see. Yeah, I'm a bit confused. I haven't fully grasped the situation yet, but thanks to Kiska… Thank you."
Saying that, she smiled.
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Agetha's POV
She really came back to life…?
The scene in front of me—was honestly unbelievable.
That ring seems to be called the "Ring of Desires."
And it's also a Legendary Item.
Indeed, Legendary Items are the most valuable items in this world. There are not more than a hundred types, and each is known to have a significant impact on the world.
But even if it's a Legendary Item, is it really possible to bring someone back to life?
Certainly, this world is a fantasy.
It's filled with things that would be unimaginable in the world I came from.
And even with "Save & Reset" death loops, resurrecting the dead isn't so different from what it's doing.
Using necromancy, it might be possible to revive the dead as undead.
However, the revival of the dead that just took place in front of me seems to have no apparent constraints.
Is it really true…?
…Maybe, in exchange for resurrecting the dead, there's an unknowing and significant cost being paid.
I might need to investigate it on my own.
Kiska seems overjoyed, and I need to make sure I handle this properly.
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