Chapter 11 - Journey Towards Glaswen Empire
After the talk I had with my men about Haliel, they seemed to have calmed down a bit around her.
There are still some who fear her but now many just see her as a little girl.
They even start conversations with her, but get nothing more than a few sentences before she goes back to Blaze.
By now it’s our fourth day of traveling and we should be arriving at Fort Nass in a couple of hours.
Earlier we met some monsters but none were [Darkened] so it didn’t take long to finish them off.
“Hey Yoichi, I have a question.” [Fernand]
“Yeah? What is it?” [Yoichi]
“Are you really planning on taking Haliel with us all the way to the capital in Glaswen Empire?” [Fernand]
“Yes I am, is there something wrong with that?” [Yoichi]
“No. It’s just that, wouldn’t she get shunned by the Elves?” [Fernand]
“Maybe she will, but it's better than leaving her to live alone with the danger where Blaze would be fully corrupted and attack her. Or she is enslaved and becomes someone’s toys. Besides, I think they’ll let her in if she’s with me.” [Yoichi]
“Hmmm. I guess that’s why you’re a Hero huh? Always wanting to help people.” [Fernand]
“Na, not really. Where I came from slavery doesn’t exist anymore and this was how I was raised to behave. To always treat everyone equally and fairly. Though I’m not perfect so I do make mistakes too. Hahaha.” [Yoichi]
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All of a sudden everyone’s nice to me, well with a few exceptions, but still.
It’s not necessarily a bad thing but it feels weird when they started doing it so suddenly.
As we were walking, a wall could be seen from the distance not far from here.
The wall is made mainly of stones like those of castles’ in the middle ages.
When we got closer to it, I could see crystals embedded into the wall and I could feel it generating a barrier.
“Halt! Who goes there?” [Guard]
“It’s fine, it’s only me Yoichi. And also can you go ask someone to call Priest Derick.” [Yoichi]
“Yes sir! Open the gates!” [Guard]
Just like that the gate opened and we all went inside.
There were some other buildings and a lot more people inside the walls.
“Hello, Hero Yoichi, welcome back. That was a lot quicker than I imagined but you are a Hero so I suppose it’s only natural. Anyways it seems you lost a few men, do you want any replacements before you go to Glaswen?” [???]
“Well, we had a little mishap along the way. Anyhow I appreciate your concerns Sir Jackstone, but I think you’ve known me long enough that I would be fine with just this many. Besides, the road to their capital is secured so there’s no need to worry.” [Yoichi]
“Hahaha. You’re right about that. So, who is that man and little girl?” [Jackstone]
“Oh I found them living in the forest and decided to take them back with us since it would be dangerous to stay in there.” [Yoichi]
“There was actually someone who lived alone in these woods?! Are you sure they’re not bandits?” [Jackstone]
“I would know if they were, I had already Identify them. And they had their own reasons to be there.” [Yoichi]
“Oh? So what are their reasons?” [Jackstone]
“I’m sorry let’s talk about this in your office. Lilith and Fernand, take Haliel and Blaze to my room while they wait for Priest Derick.” [Yoichi]
“Sure thing.” [Fernand]
“This way Haliel and Blaze.” [Lilith]
And with that, Lilith guided us to Yoichi’s room while he talks to Jackstone.
We walked for a bit before we actually reached his room.
Inside was way bigger than I expected, it was the size of a small house and even had furnitures.
“Well, here we are. Yoichi’s room, more like a house but still.” [Fernand]
“Wait here, I’ll go get something for us to eat. It is noon now, and we hadn’t eaten anything since this morning.” [Lilith]
Saying so, she went out and came back with maids carrying food.
They also set it up before they left.
“Now, let’s eat.” [Lilith]
Blaze and I got up and went over to the dining table.
“Thank you for the meal.” [Blaze]
“Don’t worry about it. Go on ahead and eat.” [Lilith]
Just as we finished lunch, Yoichi and Priest Derick walked into the room along with Jackstone.
“Hmm, so this man is the monster you wanted me to purify? He really is a level 100 monster if he can obtain human form.” [Derick]
“Truly amazing. It is my first time seeing this with my own eyes. I can see the danger in not purifying him.” [Jackstone]
“Okay, so please come over here and let’s begin.” [Derick]
Blaze walked over to Derick and he started to chant the spell.
“Essence of Saldir, I call upon your Holy Power to bring Light to this Cursed Mortal. Holy Purification!” [Derick]
As Derick spoke, complex magic circles started to form around Blaze and he begin to float in the air.
Right when Derick finished the spell, the magic circles released a pale golden glow that surrounded Blaze and slowly faded away.
“He shouldn't have the curse anymore, you can identify him to check.” [Derick]
“Identify” [Yoichi]
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[Rise of the Phoenix] Can Revive
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[Fire Touch] +45% more damage on Fire Attribute attacks and spells
[Mystical Creature] +40% to all stats
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[Transformation] Halves all stats in Human form[/tds]
Monster InformationNameBlue Blazing Phoenix
(Blaze)Level100Health30,985(+12,394)Mana35,060(+14,024)Strength5,253(+2,101)Endurance4,906(+1,962)Intelligence9,125(+3,650)Wisdom8,100(+3,240)Agility9,561(+3,824)Stamina5,099(+2,040)Offense7,354Defense6,868Magic Resist45%Fighting Spirit6,038Bonus
“Oh you certainly are right, the [Tainted] effect is gone and his health isn’t stuck at half anymore.” [Yoichi]
“I…is he really better now!? Are you feel better now, Blaze?”
“Yeah, I’m feeling much better. My strength is back now too, you don’t have to worry anymore Haliel. And Priest Derick thank you.” [Blaze]
“Well, aren’t you human-like. Anyways, with that out of the way, I shall be heading back. There are others in need of my help” [Derick]
“I suppose I should go as well now that I’m sure a monster won’t run rampant in the fortress. Oh, and Yoichi, have a safe journey tomorrow.” [Jackstone]
With the healing done, both Sir Jackstone and Priest Derick walked out of the room.
“Wait we are leaving again already? But what about the soldiers, they just came back from fighting, don’t they need more time to rest?”
“Haha. I wish we could but I need to go back to Glaswen to teach Prince Gelion. He will have to carry the title of Hero when he is older so he needs the training. Anyways not all of them are coming anyways, since I can only bring a limited amount of people with me to the Elven empire.” [Yoichi]
“I see.”
That’s where those damned robed figures took mom didn’t they?
I will get mom back!
They’re lucky I hadn’t completely understood this language back then so I don’t know who they were.
“Well, go to get some rest now Haliel, since you are going to travel with us there tomorrow.” [Yoichi]
I decide to do what he told me since I can finally rest easy now that I know Blaze is safe.
“Okay, I’m sleepy now anyways so I’ll be going to sleep. Where can I sleep?”
“Oh right, I suppose you can take the guestroom. The door left at the end of the hall there.” [Yoichi]
After he told me where to go, I went to the room and fell asleep.
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It is morning now, and we have already set out; me, Blaze, Yoichi, Lilith, Fernand, and 10 other soldier with a fancy looking carriage.
“Wow, this sure is a fancy looking carriage. Is it because you are going to met the Royal family or something?”
“Yep, that’s the exact reason. With this speed, we should be there in about 2 weeks but that would be too long so when we get to Eldhamn, we will be provided with Griffons by the Elves there. Griffons can make the travel much shorter, in just a few days.” [Yoichi]
As it turns out, Eldhamn is an Elven town occupied by a unit of their military since its is in an area where the Darkening occurs a lot.
Once we get there, they will provide us with Griffons that were prepared by the Royal Family.
The trip to Eldhamn was quite uneventful.
After 2 days, we got to Eldhamn and there we were greeted by Orrian, the one in charge of the Elven unit there.
“Welcome Hero Yoichi, we had been expecting you. This way please, I will show you to the Griffons.” [Orrian]
“Thank you Orrian. Before that though, can you provide one more for that man and child over there.” [Yoichi]
“Oh? Who might they be?” [Orrian]
“The man there is Blaze and the child’s name is Haliel.” [Yoichi]
“She’s a half blood isn’t she? Hmm? Did you get yourself a slave?” [Orrian]
“No, you are mistaken. They are my guests so please be polite towards them.” [Yoichi]
“If you say so. Guards go get one more Griffon!” [Orrian]
‘Tch. Damned half blood. Why would the Hero bring along a taboo child?!’ [Orrian]
Orrian gave me a disgusted look before he changed back to a cheerful one, chatting with Yoichi.
Hmm? What’s this, did I do something wrong?
Oh right, Elves hate humans, even with the Alliance, that still doesn’t change much, and me being a Half-Elf means they hate me too?
I suppose they are polite to Yoichi because he’s a Hero huh?
After another Griffon was brought, everyone started to mount.
“Can you do this Haliel?” [Yoichi]
“Of course I can. Levitate.”
I floated up onto the Griffons back and sat in front of Blaze.
“Okay, everyone ready?” [Yoichi]
{{{{{“Yeah’}}}}} [Everyone]
“OKay then let’s set off, and thank you Orrian. Be well.” [Yoichi]
“It’s no problem and may you have a safe journey.” [Orrian]
“Hold on tight Haliel, we’re going now.” [Blaze]
Saying so, the Elves backed away while the Griffons flapped their powerful wings and lifted off the ground.
From there, they sped towards the capital of Glaswen, Llyn.
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After they left, the Elves began talking amongst themselves.
“Hey, hey why do you think Hero Yoichi is taking a taboo child with him?” [Elven Guard 1]
“Don’t know, seriously they shouldn’t even exist. Even if we are in an Alliance to defeat the Shades, humans are still producing those things?!” [Elven Guard 2]
“Its sickens me but if it’s with Yoichi, hopefully he has a good reason to keep one near him. Not to mention she’s also a [Variant] like our Prince. Tch. Well anyways get back to your post!” [Orrian]
With that order, everyone went back to their post and the crowd that gathered earlier dispersed while still talking about Haliel.