ALL NOVEL Austin’s Origin~1!
The rest of the four floors were nothing but a walk in the park since the restriction on Mana was lifted.
Saya wanted to ask about this System thing that the Wizard told them about but Austin assured her that it would be better for them to first clear this matter with Labyrinth.
He knew it was unfair of him to not tell Saya something so crucial about himself but right now, Saya was not in much stable mind to handle such a not-so-pleasant past.
She does have the right to know since Austin has never hidden anything from her and the same was for Saya as well, but right now, it would only make things worse for Saya.
Luna was easily sweeping away the bosses and mob creatures on each floor since she didn't want Austin to strain himself anymore.
Since she seemed very comfortable in annihilating those masses, Austin just stood at his place while being awestruck as they fluently dashed through the floors.
"Are we ready?"
On the ninth floor. Standing in the middle of an empty hall that previously was filled with strange blue slime creatures, Luna asked in a serene tone regarding advancement.
Austin looked at Saya who nodded albeit a little hesitantly as she strengthen her hold on her brother's hand.
Austin knew why she and even Luna were nervous despite not showing outwardly but there was no way he would be returning after coming this far.
Nodding toward his girl, Austin and the others felt the ground rumbling before a small crater was formed, and through sheer force of heavy mana, Luna made a hole through the floor.
Austin controlled their gravity to make the fall slower as their eyes wandered the whole floor.
Generally, some creatures would have already latched at them as soon the ceiling of the new floor disappeared but not on this tenth floor.
Strangely, there was no presence whatsoever around. But that doesn't mean they didn't find someone on the floor who possibly was the final boss.
In the middle of the floor there planted a queen-sized bed with a crown like a headboard and a pink net curtain canopy over the furniture. Just like how a little princess would want their bed to be.
The three of them didn't land much further from the bed and they were able to see the person lying on the bed.
There was no snow white princess but an old hag clearly in her eighties with white hair spread all over her pink pillow. The small sleeping cap didn't make her look any childish or younger, rather the scent of cringe only reeked profoundly.
"Should we wake the granny up?"
Saya proposed the idea since despite being not the kind of being they primarily were expecting, this old lady was the only source to gain the knowledge for which her Onii-sama was so anxious about.
Austin was contemplating a bit since it seemed rude to wake such elderly who have been sleeping so peacefully. But Luna had different plans.
"Austin~Can I have some money?"
Austin was perplexed by such a sudden and unexpected request but he didn't deny it and instantly pulled out a thousand gold coin pouches from his inventory.
"Don't you earn a lot already?"
Saya asked in genuine confusion, but soon she regretted opening her mouth.
"You won't understand the happiness of asking money from a husband~."
With those words, Luna started walking backward, with her face still toward the blushing girl who clearly was borderline offended but slightly tempted to feel the sensation that Luna told about.
Austin had no idea what Luna meant but he felt slightly bothered thinking about Saya's marriage. Well, it must be his protectiveness toward his innocent little sister.
Luna soon twirled on her toes and faced the sleeping woman who had no effect even though Luna was just some meters away from killing her.
Austin and Saya also slowly followed the suit and walked toward the scene where they saw Luna bringing up the pouch of gold coins before jerking it slowly.
**CLINK*CLINK**
Luna felt happy that Austin doesn't hold back in spending money when it came to her. But due to the heavy amount, the coin made a slightly dull noise.
However, it was enough to fulfill the purpose for which Luna shook the coins for.
"I will do the job!"
The woman instantly shot her eyes and spoke the first thing which came to her mind upon hearing such a melodious tune.
Luna knew that the woman was a Witch who can do almost everything if given the right amount. It was not a commonly known knowledge that was why Austin and Saya seemed oblivion about this old hag.
The witch straightened her back and turned toward the pouch intending to latch at the bag and greet her eyes with her favorite shining shade.
But Luna was not here to deliver free lunch.
"Not so easy woman. If you want this and five more of the same amount then you have to tell me everything about someone."
The Witch had a mastered ability to count the coins just upon hearing its clink and she can tell that the pouch had four digits coins no less!
And five more of this just for information?
"About whom tell me. I will expose every single thing about the person. From birth to death…nothing is hidden from these eyes of mine."
Luna frowned upon hearing the word 'Death' associated with Austin but she didn't say anything for now. Moving to a side she gave space for her husband to walk forward.
The Witch sensed a boy and woman walking in her direction but her vision was not clear because of her dying age.
Putting up her round glasses she turned toward the subject whom she seemingly have to appraise.
However as soon the Witch saw Austin's face, her movement halted abruptly and mouth parted agape.
The remaining vigor from her face paled right at the instant as a single drop of tear rolled down the Witch's left eye.
"Y-You……
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