Once again awakening from blacking out I had a humongous headache, looking around me I saw 3 people 1 wore a hood and was holding on to a staff I am assuming this is the summoner. The second was an old man he had a beard that came down to his chest, but by no means did it hinder his appearance he looked menacing like a body builder would look to someone who goes to the gym occasionally. The third was a female knight she wore silver armor that looked more for decoration rather than fighting it had a symbol of a rose in the center colored deep blue. A minute had passed by none of them had spoken a word they just looked at me from time to time then once again behind me, I think I knew what they were hoping for at least, more people.
Minutes went by that then added up to an hour and once the 2 hour mark had started coming around finally the man with the beard broke the silence that however didn’t help much.
< ^$%* *#@(% (#@( #@*$* welcome #@*%@ city *#@*%@ Bagador @#*@$>
I could make out bits and pieces of what he was saying soon enough I got a message.
[Feiran Language acquired 1/5]
Once the man stopped speaking I spoke up.
< I am sorry sir but could you please start over, I have just now learned the your language.>
The man looked at me questioningly before repeating from the beginning
< Hello summoned one I am Bagador King of the city of Falsif seeing as you are the only one here I am right in assuming you are the only one that worships Istrid.>
< Well I don't know if worships is the right word but, yes I came here because of Istrid.>
Once I said that his face lit up.
< Wonderful, wonderful indeed we must start preparations Leona here shall take you to your room we also took the liberty of preparing some slaves you may choose 1 to serve you. We prepared too many thinking that more people would be arriving sadly I was mistaken, that matters not however.>
Taking in everything he said I could only nod slaves huh it's not that it didn't bother me I however took a logical stance here, no matter what I did I wouldn't be able to change something like slavery in this world I am in no position of power I know nothing of the world. Me thinking of changing slavery at this moment would be like a newborn child playing with fire it just wouldn't turn out well.
< One more thing I must ask summoned one what is your name and classes if I may be so bold.>
The knight known as Leona looked towards the king with surprise on her face, I had no idea why however I simply answered the man.
< I am Jacob my classes are Enchanter and Tamer>
I saw his face distort into a sad look but once again he regained his king of the world attitude.
With that he left through the only door in this room once he was gone I looked towards Leona looking for instruction.
With those words we started to leave I took one last look at the summoner he seemed to be in his own little world. We were walking through large halls currently sheesh I expected something fancy seeing as this was a king's palace and all but, this was out of my expectations beautiful paintings covered parts of the walls and when there wasn't a painting there were designs painted into the walls. Gorgeous was all one could think while walking these halls, truly a masterpiece to the crafters that accomplished this.
Soon we arrived in a much simpler part of the palace the walls had no designs they were purely white, I would see a maid every now and then come from one of the rooms surprised at our presence here.
< These are the servants wards if you ever wander here and can't find your way out knock on one of the doors a servant will guide you back.>
Well that answered most of my questions but what were we doing here exactly. We had reached the end of the servants wards we next headed down a flight of stairs, I noticed immediately that the smell in the air changed. The air was musty along with what smelled like animals had died here, once we reached the bottom of the stairs I knew what this place was. A dungeon or to be more exact a prison we started walking towards the end of the hall, I heard cries of pain and others begging for help it made my stomach turn.
Never had I seen such a sight sure maybe in movies and other forms of media, but with my own eyes never I thought things like this were just a fantasy far away from me. Soon we entered one of the rooms and I saw 6 women and 3 men all were naked all were bowing on the floor. They were dirty as if they hadn't bathed in months I could only pity them for having to live in such conditions. Soon Leona spoke once again.
Walking over to the first person he looked tall extremely tall at that at least more than twice my height, soon I did what Leona instructed and thought the word inspect while looking towards the man shortly after his status showed up in front of me.
[Name: Felix]
[Race: Giant]
[Classes: Barbarian, Axe Thrower]
That was all the information given I guess the basics of the basics is all I get huh. Moving on to the next person I continued.
[Name: Veronica]
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[Race: Elf]
[Classes: Archer, Natures Guardian]
Like this I repeated the process on the other 7 people left until this was the information I was left with.
[Name: Guntir]
[Race: Human]
[Classes: Shaman, Pioneer]
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[Name: Fiona]
[Race: Human]
[Classes: Fencer, Blade Dancer]
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[Name: Shiela]
[Race: Undead]
[Classes: Necromancer, Illusionist]
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[Name: Jurgond]
[Race: Dwarf]
[Classes: Magical Blacksmith, Master of Metal]
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[Name: Emilia]
[Race: Beastman (Bunny Tribe)]
[Classes: Priest, Rune Keeper]
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[Name: Jessica]
[Race: Beastman (Tiger Tribe)]
[Classes: Sword Saint, Runic Knight]
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[Name: Lisha]
[Race: Succubus]
[Classes: Seductress, Night Crawler
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With that I knew my choice immediately I walked up to the one known as Emilia and told Leona my choice.
Leona nodded and took out a key she then unlocked the cuffs holding Emilia as soon as she was unlocked she yelled in my direction.
I could see her sobbing while asking this of me however, I could see the faces on the others they looked at her as if she was dead already. Leona started unsheathing her sword I went pale at this she was going to kill her at least to my understanding she was. Not waiting to find out the answer I quickly gave a response in the direction of Leona.
Leona looked my way her gaze was cold as if she did not care either way, sheathing her sword she gave me an answer but not before hitting Emilia causing her to kneel once again. This made me flinch I wasn't expecting it, cruel was all I could muster as a thought.
Leona quickly unlocked the second slave Jessica both of the girls stood up and positioned themselves behind me once they were unlocked and behind me Leona motioned for us to leave.
Once we were out of the prison I took a deep breath the air was much nicer here, soon a thought came to me as we were walking to what would be my room.
My stomach once again turned at the thought, disposed because they were no longer needed. This world is cruel just from what I have seen in my few hours here I understand now, if I want to survive I too must change. Holding onto my morals in a world like this will only get me killed if I want to live I need power. That however, seemed far away even Leona here I knew was much stronger than I could even dream of being, I would not give up though Enchanter and Tamer I can only pray that the power I seek would be found in the secrets of these two classes.
Arriving at my room I looked around it was huge there was a single bed in the middle of the room, it was large at least double what my bed back home was and I had a king size mattress. The room was a solid white all around there were books on a shelf towards the right side of the room, and a door on the left side.
Even though the room was simple having only a bed and a bookshelf it felt comfy I had a similar set up back home, my bed and a bookshelf was all that was in my room.
With those words she left the room closing the door behind her. After she was gone I looked towards Emilia and Jessica they flinched at my gaze, Emilias ears looked as if they were supposed to be a pure white but, they were a dirty brown my guess is from being in that prison for so long. The same with Jessica her ear and tail more visible than Emilia's also had a dirty brown look to them from the original yellow.
They looked ashamed of their current appearance but I got my reply from Emilia.
Both of them started walking towards the door puzzled I called out.
Was there another entrance to the bath hmm.
I said to them as I pointed towards the door on the left side. I got the same crazy look from both of them before Jessica was the one to speak up.
There were different baths for nobility well I guess that didn't surprise me that much I motioned for them to go towards the bath on the left.
They looked at each other as if I was crazy before looking back at me and bowing Emilia again was the one to reply.
Even though they tried to hide it as they walked into the bath I swear I saw a smile on the face of Jessica and although not as apparent on Emilia as well. After they entered the bath I grabbed a book off the shelf and laid down on the bed. The title read 'The first hero'
'Once there was a hero very brave and noble he came from a family of farmers, no one expected this young boy to ever become someone of legend. The hero first awakened when the demons attacked his poor village, his family slaughtered with nowhere to go the hero picked up his family blade and fought so he could live.'
Soon I felt power coursing through me I felt it caressing my eyes my focus sharpened like never before and as I turned the pages of the book it was as if the knowledge poured into me. Page after page only a minute had gone by and I had finished the book. However, it seemed to take more out of me then expected as I soon passed out but before my world turned dark once again a message appeared once again.
[Skill Speed Reading 1/5 Unlocked]
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In the bath two girls were seen washing each other unknowing of the events occurring outside.
They both sat in silence after that thinking of what was to be, and if the man outside that door could truly become their savior or would he become like some of the other summoned heroes afraid of the world enough to become servants of those with power just to live only time would tell.