{ Hi guys. First of all I apologize for the delay in this chapter. I was at home for holidays, so I was able to write more. Now I am at college, so I get less time. This chapter has about 3 to 4 parts so I made these parts
a little smaller that the previous ones. I will try to upload 2 chapters per week.
Also do check out the first chapters, as I have updated some parts. The races have been renamed a bit.
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I'll try to upload the next chapter tomorrow.}
The day had passed. Mephisto had received a glowing recommendation. He had thought of questioning
the Duke about the poor equipment and weapons of the Guards of the wall but was stopped by Mellisa.
“Lets not make his mood bad again”.
After that, Mephisto took his leave from the court. Mellisa stayed there to talk something with the
Duke. It was probably related to the herbs that she was collecting in the forest. She was unable to
collect the herbs due to the interference of the beasts. As such without it, it would be impossible to
form any medicines.
Knowing how dangerous it is to wander around the forest. It would probably be best if she gets
the help from the guards in doing the more dangerous tasks.
After coming back, not having anything to do, Mephisto slept for a while. He had decided to
leave the city the next day in the morning.
In the evening Mephisto went up to the city guard Argus and invited him for couple of drinks.
Argus readily agreed. It seemed as if he was overworked everyday.
“Huuuhhhhh..... So ya’ kept your promise huh???”
“Yeah. I told you didn’t I? Tonight the tab’s on me. Drink your fill”
“Well then, since you’re askin me so nicely, I won’t hold back”
After a while Argus noticed that Mephisto wasn’t drinking with him. In fact he was so caught
up with the talk between them that he almost didn’t know that Mephisto hadn’t taken a single peg.
“Why are you not drinking??!!! You low on coins??”
“No...no, it’s not like that, I have plenty coins. Its just that I don’t drink.”
“What don’t drink?? Really??? In this God forsaken world. If you don’t wash down your emotions
like me, then you won’t be able handle what happens before your eyes. You want to become a general right?”
“God forsaken.....huh. Well I plan to change that. I’ll let the world know that God did not leave
this world to its destruction”
“Look at you, talkin like a man who haven’t seen the current situation of our army. You’ll soon
learn why we keep loosing like we do. Why our land keeps getting occupied” As soon as Argus
uttered these words, one could feel the heaviness in his voice. Mephisto sympathised with him.
“But that’s all the more reason for me to go. Remember me when I say, I’ll definitely make you
return those words of yours”
And thus, the night ended full of convictions.
The Next Day
Mephisto rose up early. By now he was almost used to his body. He had understood the limitations
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that came with being human and had determined to work to improve on it.
“Have you got every thing you need for the journey?” Argus asked.
“I would have gone out and bought some food for the way but, missy here insisted on giving me some
of ‘er hand made ones.”
“It’s not much, okay. You should have taken more. And here some medicines, that I’ve prepared.
This bag contains all types of medicines and potions. Should you need anything, just check that label.”
Mellisa blushed as she handed over the bag of goods.
“Well this is a first. I haven’t seen anyone up till now that has gained the trust and respect of Milly here”
“Oh shut up! I just want Mephisto to live. Who knows what type of animals and dangerous plants he
will find in the forest.”
“Wait you mean there are people from the beast tribes even inside our own territory?”
Mephisto sounded confused.
“Don’t misunderstand. The lands possessed by the humans also have some land as forest. But the
people from beast tribes and the animals are different. They are both the same species, but the beast
tribe has evolved to possess general intelligence. While animals don’t possess any. They attack anyone,
even the people from the beast tribes. Although I wished for you to take an alternate route to the capital
Moren. But Argus here insists that you can handle the shorter path through the forest” Mellisa sounded
worried.
Even though Mephisto claimed he was from the human’s race yet he didn’t know about the human
territory. He pretended that he that he almost knew that and just failed to notice it with a nod.
“Don’t worry if he can’t even kill a few animals, how will he even hope to make it big in the capital?”
“You’re right. I have to be prepared for anything. And don’t worry Mellisa, i will definitely achieve
what I came here to do. After that I’ll take you on a world tour. Places you haven’t visited before.
You said that you wished to visit the southern part of the continent right. I’ll take you there.” Mephisto said.
“Really. You’d do that for me”
“Sure”
Argus interrupted the conversation. “Careful boy women usually take promises to the heart.
So you better keep yours”
“I will”
Mellisa blushed again. She looked happy. That’s all that mattered there.
“You better hurry then. On the horse it will still take you about 4 days” Argus said.
“Off I go then”
With that said Mephisto rode of the back of the horse. It wasn’t long before he disappeared form their sight.
“He’ll definitely keep his promise, that man.” Argus said to Mellisa.
“I’ll wait.” Mellisa’s voice trailed.