A week has passed since Arthur got the news that he will need to go to the demon realm with Scarlett and Michael. He only found one half solution and that is to get Eldarion to come with. With Eldarion they might be able to beat them in a 2v2, Michael is A-ranked and Scarlett is A-ranked maybe close to S-rank if Arthur had to guess. While Arthur would rank himself somewhere low-mid A rank and Eldarion is mid-high B rank, this is the only plan Arthur could think of that has any chance of success so he had to try. The biggest problem for him would be to get Eldarion to join them.

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Eldarion is meeting Arthur for something today which he knew through the letter which was sent to him from the Human Capital. Eldarion didn't expect to hear from Arthur so quickly after parting but the letter seemed urgent, they were meeting at the middle point between the Elf Continent and the Human Continent. Eldarion waited for a few hours before seeing Arthur jogging towards him in the distance. 'Finally took you long enough' Eldarion thought.

"Hello, sorry for the rush it's very urgent."

"Yeah, I realized that from the letter itself, what do you need?" Eldarion was suspecting something like money for help on another quest.

"I need you to come with me, Scarlett, and Michael to the Demon realm," Arthur said completely seriously

"Are you being serious?" Eldarion couldn't believe the audacity of Arthur to ask such a thing of him. He knew Scarlett and Michael were out to kill Arthur which is why he's reaching out in the first place but this is quite a big thing to ask of him.

"Dead serious. I'm sorry this is the only way I thought I might have a chance of surviving this one."

"I see."

"Will you at least think it through before answering, I know this is a lot to ask of you but please do this one for me, I'll pay you back I promise!" Eldarion realized Arthur was desperate, it was pathetic in his eyes. He understood why he felt this desperate though, if it was him in the same position he would do the same thing.

"Alright I'll think it over, I'll travel with you toward your homeland and give you an answer before we depart."

"Thank you so much. If you decide to come we'll triumph over those over two!" Arthur said in his normal optimistic voice that Eldarion normally heard.

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Arthur went over to the king after meeting with Eldarion to ask permission for him to join the small party. He accepted, telling Arthur that the more people go the better. All Arthur had to do now was wait on Eldarion for his answer, he knew his life was being held in Eldarion's hands. If he decided not to go Arthur would for sure die, but if he decides to go he isn't guaranteed death. He didn't get any time for sparring with the First Knight because the planning for the journey took priority in Arthur's eyes.

It was the day of departure when Eldarion got back to Arthur telling him he would come only if he was guaranteed 1000 Riel, which was an outrageous amount but he accepted anyway knowing it was pay him 1000 Riel or die.

"Michael this is Eldarion, Eldarion this is Michael"

"Nice to meet you Michael" Eldarion greeted him first, putting out his hand for a handshake which Michael swiftly dismissed

"Yes, I heard who you are from the King." Said Michael with vigor and started walking towards the portal that was constructed for their journey.

"He's quite the feisty one" Eldarion whispered to Arthur. Arthur whispered back.

"Yes he is"

"Sorry about him, he is quite... proud. My name's Arch Mage Scarlett Cypra but we've already met back in the Elves Royal Castle."

"Yes we have nice to see you again and I hope we have a fast and easy journey through the Demon Realm." Arthur knew that wouldn't be the case but went with it anyway.

"Of course, it'll be easy with us four going!"

With that, they followed Michael into the portal into the Demon Realm. Their job was to eliminate as many nobles or important figures as they could before being discovered, when discovered they immediately had to retreat.

Stepping into the portal's other side, the Demon Realms environment hit them instantly. The place was a red desert with random rocks sticking out of the ground, the heat of the place easily being hotter than the Orc Continent. To the left was a rocky mountain area with the mountains being purple and black, the ground and trees looking dead and dried up. To the right there was a huge lava pit stretching as far as they could see, looking like the ocean of the Demon Realm. 'This place is awful no wonder the demons are trying to take our realm.' Thought Arthur. The King had scouts search the place for its Capital, which they found. They said it should be straight north from where the portal delivers them, which after a few days of travel they saw. The party decided to not go close enough yet rather choosing to rest until full strength before infiltrating.

Every night Arthur slept with an eye open in case of an ambush from Scarlett and Michael. He had no idea what they were planning or when they'd strike him and Eldarion. Eldarion told Arthur he'd sense any hostility from either of them when the attack should happen, which Arthur questioned him about. Eldarion said Elves were born with the ability to sense negative emotions. 'Lucky bastards' Thought Arthur after hearing that.

Just when he was about to fall asleep the Gravity around him suddenly tripled and the scent of blood hit Arthur's nose.