"You had me worried sick you know that sweetie!"
"I- Saudia, I'm sorry I wasn't able to go back so soon. There was a lot that happened, and you know-"
"You could at least write a letter, thank goodness Aufnier informed me on everything that happen with you all, my goodness."
The three of them are sitting in the common area where the adventurers eat and unwind. It has been a day since they arrived, but Saudia is still scolding the two on how reckless they were, mostly on Roth's part. Their breakfast came as Saudia's plate was rice balls and miso soup. Mina's plate was scrambled egg with cut up sausage mixed in glazed with cheese. While Roth's was a simple broth bowl of meat and vegetable stew. They continue to eat while Saudia still sulks in Roth's complete unfound care for himself. Roth then breaks the news again to Saudia for the second time.
"Listen Saudia, I know I just got back but after a few days resting here we're heading out again and won't be back for a while."
She stops her chewing listening to those words of his, "You're leaving again so soon..."
"Yeah, with what happened about... that voice, it said to meet where it's always winter and where the sky is always emerald, I think. The lord of Ezhine said that there was a place where there is always "winter", and the sky is emerald green. In... In the region of Mur."
"You really know how to make a woman worry don't you young man..." He squirms not knowing what to say to her.
"Awww don't be too hard on my big brother miss Saudia. Sure he might be a little reckless, but without that recklessness a lot of more people could have been killed or worse, the whole city could've been destroyed. Don't you worry about a thing miss Saudia, I'll keep my big brother out of harm's way and patch him up really good with all my healing at his disposal." She flexes her right arm giving a smug yet confident look.
Saudia giggles and calms down, " You're right, my apologies, I know adventurers are not bound to one spot for too long. I just worry about you sweetie, with everything that has happened and what you went through, I just can't help but to worry."
"I know you mean well Saudia and I'm not holding anything against you, don't worry though, we will come back. I promise you we will not stay there forever; I just need to find out more on that incident at Ezhine and the mysterious voice. Also, your good luck charm is working really well, I make sure to never leave without it."
He reaches into his collar shirt and pulls out the crystal necklace she gave him after arriving to the guild. She is in pure shock and holds back tears with a smile. "Very well then, I won't fret any more, but you have to promise to at least write to me on how you and your sister are doing understand?" Roth and Mina chuckle and they both agreed to her terms. It is now nighttime; the window is open as the cool brisk air flows into the room slowly. On the other side of the room Mina is sound asleep. Her blankets are nearly falling off not even covering her. Her mouth wide open as if she were snoring but no sound was coming out. She was sideways in pure bliss of sleeping. Roth, on the other side of the room, had his eyes closed laying perfectly flat on his back. His eyes began to open slowly. His mind was rushing all night keeping him from having any real sleep. The ancient voice still echoes in his mind making all of his nerves stand on its end. He remembers another loud voice that spoke to him way back when he entered this game world. "So shall it be" were the words he remembered before falling into an abyss and waking up in this world. But that voice didn't make him feel dread or pure fear.
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But THAT voice, that voice had a malice surrounding it. Its aura gave it death unlike anything he's ever felt before and it called him, worthy?? He turned his head to look out the window as he is still under his warm soft blanket. The two moons are visible tonight shining the night in its bright light. He finds some solace in the bright moons and brisk air hitting his face slowly. As if an unknown force is gently comforting him through the soft breeze. He slowly falls asleep drifting away with the breeze. The next few days were spent on the road traveling, hitching a ride with a merchant's wagon who just so happens to be heading to the trading town, the town that just so happens to be close to the border. Throughout the whole trip, Mina was ecstatic to see another new place especially in a new country. He's surprised throughout this whole time, ever since she joined him on his journey to find the main quest of this game, she has done nothing but trying to stay positive and motived. He always assumed she would be the one to baby her every step of the way but was in fact quite the opposite.
"Alright, end of the line you two, welcome to Unikan. It was nice having some company, I appreciate you two also offering to be my escorts."
"Doh, it was nothing mister, that's why we're here, to help and protect our community. When you got someone as strong as my big brother, you are guaranteed to be safe in his hands!" She proudly stands as she crosses her arms. Roth slowly chuckles of embarrassment, even the wagon driver looked a bit off pudding with her remark but indulged her with the comment she made. After some praising and awkwardness, they finally made their way inside the town. They both were surprised the entirety of the town was basically one enormous flea market. Tents, stalls, little shops selling everything from weapons to luxurious furniture. The one key thing he has noticed was that there were more demi humans everywhere. Beastmen walking about some who look entirely like cats, wolves and one even like a lizard. Seeing them in real life up close and shopping felt very surreal to him. Mina was jumping with curiosity looking at all the items that were strung up for sale. They wanted to find some directions on where to head next once they enter the United Provinces of Mur. But before they could find anyone, a very familiar feminine voice called from behind.
"Well now, I didn't expect to run into the two of you here. What a pleasant surprise."
Roth stood for a moment out of being startled but the voice was so familiar, he couldn't figure out where he had heard that voice. He looked down towards Mina and her face was in pure shock. She slowly turned out to see who had called her. He looked back as well and sees a woman in casual clothing. A demi human no less with White fur and tall ears. Her soft white tail swung side to side steadily. Mina's face lit up with pure overwhelming joy.
"KATSUMI!!!"
She jumps into her arms snuggling her and crying with tears of joy. He remembers now, Katsumi was the one who stayed with Mina while they were both imprisoned. She looked way different then the last time he saw her. She didn't say anything yet, she let Mina have her moment of reunion, as well as Roth did.