(Yn POV)

We've made a deal with Kie to gain information by finding these rare items. Not easy to find. Thankfully Uni is helping us out. Although it is still hard to find. Kie isn't making things easy for us. We have to look for two gems, Hematite and a Treasure Gem.

Out of nowhere we've run into a familiar face. A good friend of mine.

Virtual Dungeon

Yn: 'Thats!

Falcom

Falcom: Why all the glun faces? Uh. Yn?

Yn: Falcom?

Yn, F: Why are you here?!

C, IF, N, U (surprised): 'They know each other'?!

We both smile at each other and fist bump.

Yn: Hehehe. Didn't think I'll see you here.

Falcom: I should be the one saying that.

Nepgear:.....Yn. Who is she?

Yn: She's a good friend of mine and Falcom is an adventurer.

Compa: Wow, an adventurer! Iffy, maybe she knows something? Can't hurt to ask, right?

IF: I guess not. We're fresh out of alternatives.

Falcom: Why are you all here?

Nepgear: Um, so, we're looking for two gems-- Hematite and a Treasure Gem--but we have no idea where to look...

Falcom: Treasure Gem and Hematite, huh? Never heard of Hematite, but I know the Treasure Gem isn't around here. I think I heard more about the one in Planeptune. Was it Virtua Forest? A gen-collecting monster, maybe...?

IF (0_0): Are you serious?!

Falcom: I'd take you there if I could, but I'm already in the middle of some other errands. Sorry about that.

Yn: Don't worry about it, Falcom. We'll take it from here.

Falcom: Guess I'll see you around, then. Good luck! And Yn. Whenever your free....*blush*.....we could go on some quests together.

Yn (😁): Sure. Hehehe.

Uni (😒): 'Clueless. She's totally into him'.

Time Skip-Few days later brought to you by your magic in your birth month

We've headed toward Virtual Forest Marshland once again after Falcom kindly gave us information where Treasure Gem is at. Walk through the forest to look for it.

Virtual Forest Marshland

Nepgear: Hey, Yn. Can I ask you something?

Yn: Shoot.

Nepgear: How do you know Falcom? If you don't mind me asking?

Yn: It was three years ago before ASIC showed up.

Flashback-three years ago

I headed toward the guild to register. Glance at the quest boards to find what's available.

Yn Ln

Age: 15

Yn: Hmmm.....'what should I pick? Wanted to pick the Dogoo slay quest. But that's just lame. Need to become stronger. Still......'.

Girl???: Do you need help?

Yn: Huh?

A girl with long pony tail red head with a white and gold trim ribbon. Has brown or amber eyes, blue scarf around her neck, clad in red and white outfit that shows bit of skin.

Falcom

Falcom: My name is Falcom. Nice to meet you.. you'd must be knew, huh.

Yn: 'Falcom'?! You'd can tell?

Falcom: You are just wearing casual outfit. And looking at the quest boards with indecisive expression.

I chuckle nervously.

Falcom: How about I show you the ropes?

Yn: That'll be great.

Falcom: Your going to need a weapon. I-

Yn: Nah. I'm good.

Falcom (💦): Are you sure? Fighting with your bare fist isn't easy.

Yn: I know. 'Have too because the power comes out when I break through the limiters. Gotta get stronger no matter what'.

Falcom: O-okay? Let's go.

(3rd POV)

The next few weeks both Yn and Falcom went on quest together taken on Dogoo's, Fenrir and gather items. Our protagonist struggles a bit not able to broke through his limiters. Only gain injuries which worried Falcom.

She lectures him for being so reckless. Yn apologized to Falcom and promised to be more careful. Slowly but surely he started to become stronger except.......one day they are fighting against an Ancient Dragon. Yn and Falcom are injured. Falcom slowly gotten back up using her sword as a cane.

Falcom: K-krgh. Ah!

Ancient Dragon went for a claw strike to finish Falcom. But Yn move fast enough to blocked with both hands.

Falcom: Yn!

Yn: No way in hell I'll let you kill Falcom! I don't care what happens to me. Gonna get stronger so I'd can protect her and everyone in Gameindustri!

Falcom (blush): Yn.

Yn eyes glow a bit.

Yn: Hrragh!

He straight up rip the Ancient Dragon and tossed away. Ancient Dragon roar in pain.

Yn: I'm not done yet!

The battle was tough ultimately Yn was the victor. Yn carries Falcom on his arms in bridal as Falcom look down blushing.

Falcom: Yn....thank you for saving me.

Yn: Heh. Your welcome. I would do again in heart beat to protect you.

Falcom (smile): 'Yn'.

Flashback End

Yn: That's that.

Compa: Aww. You two must've been really close friends.

IF: It took you three years to become that strong?

Yn: Wasn't easy. Back then I got my ass handed to me. Falcom even lecture me for being reckless. Almost sounded like a nagging sister.

Nepgear (frown): 'Why do I feel like I'm getting more love rivals? Honestly don't want to fight over him. Wish we have a better solution'.

Next they fought an Ancient Dragon but Yn one punch it just get this over with. It surprised Uni because it's her first time actually seeing Yn his actual strength. He apologized not telling her because Yn was afraid he'll end up scaring Uni. The group finally obtained Treasure Gem.

Compa: This is a Treasure Gem? Yippee!

We finally got a gem thingy!

Nepgear: All that's left is the Hematite. We'd better hurry up and find it as soon as we can...

Girl???: I'm afraid you'll never find i! You broads and idiot over there ain't goin' nowhere!

Yn (😑): Uuugh. You again?

They saw Underlying across the area.

IF: Ugh. This one again. You're persistent for a bottom-tier peon, Underling.

Compa: I feel sorry for you to have to come and lose to us so many times, Miss Underling.

Yn: 'Damn, Compa. You said it with a smile'.

Nepgear: No matter the market, underlings have to handle all the hands-on grunt work, don't they?

Uni: Pretty much. Just an underling. Lowest of the lowest low ranking minion.

Underling (anger): Ugh! Shut the hell up! I'm SO sorry for being who I am! Hmph. Not like it matters. After today, those gums will never flap again! Come out, secret weapon!

Robot monsters appear as Nepgear and Uni are about to transform the monsters using a device to seal the CPU Candidates to transform.

Yn: 'May have to one punch those monsters'.

Girl???: Hold it right there!

Underling: Huh!? And who in the hell are you!?

Red

Red: How dare you treat such cute girls and handsome guy this way!

Yn: 'Did she called me handsome? I thought Red was all yuri'?

Red: I've been eyeing them all as potential wifeys and hubby. So any more funny moves and you'll face the wrath of Red!

Everyone:.....

Underling scoff.

Underling: What in the most unholy hell is this chick trying to say? Is she missin' some screws?

Red: For my goddesses, my CPUs, my wifeys! I am coming to save you! And.....my hubby! My hero! It is my turn to return the favor and fulfill my promise!

Yn (0_0): Wait.... What?

Red: Remember a year ago? You save me from a monster with a powerful punch. When carried me like a princess.

Yn (💦): 'Oooooh no. It started to come back to me'!

Suddenly he felt a dark aura behind him.

Yn: 'Do I dare look back'!?

C, I, N, U (cold): Oooh, Yn. You've got explaining to do.

Yn (😨): Eeep!

Underling (💦): 'What the hell am I looking at here'?

Red: Now let's show them our power of love!

Yn (🤦): 'Why does the universe hate me'?

Chapter End

Author: A lot can happen within three years, guys.

Neptune: Red has enter the fray! The Wifey collector herself! Good luck dealing with her, Readers. Hehehe.