After crossing the field filled with death, I easily jumped up the mountain range. As soon as I went down to the forest, I could feel my mana being stolen from me again. It was an uncomfortable feeling, but I had to bear with it.

I just followed all the marks I had previously set up, to navigate back to our meeting point without any further problems. Everyone was already present when I arrived, which was convenient for me, because I could talk to them all at once.

“Guys. Hikaru is back.”(Hiro)

It looked like the others were sleeping and were just waking up. I was quite puzzled about it, but it was more important to get them to the middle of the island first and get them out of this exhausting beach and forest.

“Yo. I’m back. What did I miss?”(Me)

“Not much. We didn’t find anything at the beach. Did you have more luck than us?”(Hiro)

“I might have found something.”(Me)

Hiro was the only one interested in what I found. The others were still half-asleep and probably didn’t listen to our conversation. They had no idea what was awaiting them. I waited for all of them to listen to me before I continued.

“I found a rundown house in the middle of this island.”(Me)

Everyone made big eyes when they heard about the house.

“Moreover, I somehow met the owner of that house.”(Me)

It felt like they were moving closer to me to be sure that they had heard correct.

“Don’t be so dramatic. Tell us more about it.”(Takeshi)

“On the way there.”(Me)

“Ugh.”(Takeshi)

We had to walk slowly through the forest, because of Sakura. If we didn’t make enough breaks, someone would have to carry her and I except for me, no one would be able to do so, plus I didn’t want to so we had to go at a slow pace.

“So, why were all of you sleeping at the beach? Were you that exhausted?”(Me)

“You haven’t realised it yet?”(Takeshi)

“What?”(Me)

“Dragon’s talking about the sun.”(Hayate)

“What about it?”(Me)

I looked up and tried to think about what they wanted to tell me.

“It has been at the exact same point since we arrived. It is neither rising nor sinking.”(Takeshi)

“You mean…”(Me)

“We have no idea how much time is passing, nor do we know if it is day or night.”(Takeshi)

“It is surely a strange island.”(Hayate)

We soon arrived the mountain range. I checked out the sun again and it was true. There were no movements at all.

“Ah. Guys, before we go up there I have to warn you.”(Me)

“About what?”(Sakura)

Her voice was extremely weak. I almost overheard her.

“First of all, I will not be carrying Sakura up there.”(Me)

Even though I received one angry and three that was unnecessary stares, it had to be said, or the task would have been passed down to me.

“Also. Don’t be too surprised when you see what lies on the other side of this.”(Me)

I was putting my hand on the first rock when I finished my sentence. In the next moment, I started climbing up.

“What are you waiting for?”(Me)

I was the first to arrive at the top. Followed by Hiro and Hayate.

“Hey my mana isn’t getting drained anymore.”(Hiro)

“You’re right.”(Hayate)

Takeshi and Sakura were the last, because Takeshi had to support her, or she wouldn’t be able to climb up. All of them were still busy checking on their mana and no one looked at the other side yet.

“What the…” (Takeshi)

Takeshi was the first one to check out the other side, after taking a short break. The others just followed with similar reactions.

I warned you.

“Is there anything else as, ahm… strange as this?”(Takeshi)

“Welcome to my home, I’d say.”(Me)

Mana flowed normally again, so jumping down was no problem at all. I didn’t wait for any reply and just went ahead.

“Wait. What do you mean your home?”(Hiro)

Hiro was the first to catch up and asked me right away.

“As I said this is my home island. I was born and raised here.”(Me)

His face went blank at my answer.

“But it hadn’t always been like this.”(Me)

“So you are the owner of the house you were talking about?”(Hiro)

“My family is and at the moment my little sister is the owner.”(Me)

Perhaps it was a bit too much at once. As soon as he realised what I just said he stopped and looked at thin air. It was as if he was in trance or something like that.

“Hey. You okay?”(Me)

“W…We should wait for the others.”(Hiro)

The two of us already went ahead quite the distance, if we didn’t wait, the others wouldn’t be able to catch up to us anymore.

“Good idea.”(Me)

After waiting for everyone, I told the others the same story I told Hiro.

“What’s wrong with them?”(Sakura)

“Hm? Didn’t Takeshi tell you?”(Me)

“About what? Ah. Right, isn’t there some kind of rule that lets the gods have no siblings…” (Sakura)

I had to wait some time before all of them came back to reality.

“After today, I think there is nothing that will surprise me anymore.”(Takeshi)

We finally reached the old house. After knocking once, the door opened and we entered.

“Welcome to this modest home. Please feel free to ask me if you need anything.”(Fire)

It was a welcome befitting of a butler.

“Big brother!”(Lucy)

That was something I hadn’t predicted at all. Like a normal little girl waiting for her brother to return, she ran to me wanting a hug. I wasn’t the only one with a horrified expression. All my companions were shocked once again.

“Wha… Who are you and what did you do to my sister?”(Me)

She stopped right in front of me.

“Eh? What may you be talking about?”(Lucy)

She was trying to force a smile and it looked horrifying.

“Just stop that. What has gotten into you?”(Me)

“I am trying to open up to my big brother and act nice in front of his friends.”(Lucy)

“Who told you to do crap like that?”(Me)

She pointed at Fire.

“Everyone may make mistakes sometimes.”(Fire)

“So I can behave like normal?”(Lucy)

“Yes. Please.”(Me)

Her smile made a 180 degree turn. She emitted an intimidating aura and looked pissed.

“If any of you dare to destroy anything in here, I’ll fucking kill him or her.”(Lucy)

Takeshi, Hayate and Hiro still stood, but Sakura fell unconscious.

“It’s better if you take them to a room where they can use a bed. They have been through a lot today.”(Me)

Fire nodded and my companions followed him. Obviously, Takeshi was carrying Sakura.

“Nothing will surprise you anymore?”(Me)

I whispered to Takeshi when he passed me.

“I said after today.”(Takeshi)

They left the hall and went somewhere downstairs. Lucy and I were the only ones remaining.

“So, will you tell me what happened here now?”(Me)

She looked shaken once again as soon as I brought the issue up, but this time she answered with a small nod.

“I’ll talk; just don’t be mad at me.”(Lucy)

“Sigh. I promise I won't be mad at you.”(Me)