Volume 1 Chapter 4
The Boy In White
[Ramiv's View]
Dang, wasn't that mission too easy? I only needed to slash a few goblins and they are dead. Then, came the goblin king. I was so pumped up and literally charged to him at an instant. The ending was anti-climatic though. THE GOBLIN KING DIED IN A SINGLE HIT FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE. Seriously, if we keep getting these kinds of missions, I'll meet my end from the boredom they brought. (*sigh) No use fussing over it. Time to go home. Wait a minute, where's Nerai?
"Nerai, where are you?!" (Ramiv)
I screamed thinking that she got lost while we were trying to get out of the cave; I looked around the entrance to find her but to no avail. Getting worried, I started to wander around searching for her. But then a voice was heard.
"Fatherrrr, I'm over here. Look, isn't this flower beautiful?" (Nerai)
Turning around to see where she was, she is actually on top of a tree branch not far away from the cave entrance, fiddling with a blue flower that is on top of the branch. I released a sigh of relief, after realizing she wasn't in any sort of danger, at least no worse than where she is right now.
"Nerai, get down from there! I was so worried looking for you! If you get hurt, I'll be the one to take the beating from your mother you know!" (Ramiv)
"Hehehe, I look forward to it (*giggle*)" (Nerai)
"You know Nerai, that is seriously something that you shouldn't joke about when it's about your mother." (Ramiv)
Nerai's mother, Lisa is often busy with her work, so Nerai usually hang around with me. I wouldn't take her to this mission if possible, but she wanted to help me, I had no choice but to give in to her demands. Though I must say that if something were to happen to Nerai and Lisa knew about it, I probably have 0.1% chance of living to see the day of tomorrow.
Lisa, being a descendant of Shrine Fox, she possess the attribute of a light and divination type magic. Within her household, she is considered as one of the most powerful mage compared to her siblings of the same class. Hahaha... I sure have married to the death itself. Anyway, it's about time to for us to depart back to Shiva. Ensuring that all of our carriage is attached to the horse, I called Nerai.
"Come now Nerai, it's time for us to go home!" (Ramiv)
"So soon? I wanted to have more time for fun..." (Nerai)
"You know better yourself how dangerous this place is for you, this is not the place for you to have fun. Now, if you truly want to stay here then fine. I'll go home by myself." (Ramiv)
Pretending to mount the horse and getting ready to go, Nerai hurriedly jumped down the branch and came running.
"I get it, I get it! I'll go home now..." (Nerai)
I can see the look in her face as she mounted the horse and sat on my back. She's pouting, isn't she? Hahaha, how I only wish Lisa were like her. Checking if everything is in place, we were ready to go. With a signal through soft kicking at the horse's side, it began moving. Our next stop, Capital City of Shiva! Well, it's my home really.
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Something's not right... it has been 2 hours and 25 minutes since we departed. Along the way, the forest seemed fine and normal, and there were monsters, but that wasn't much of a big problem with Nerai engaging them while I focused on navigating home. But... right now, the forest seems... too silent. There aren't even any sign of life since 10 minutes ago. Not to mention, my body feel heavy and tired. What's going on here? A low, puffing sound was heard from behind my back, and I knew it was Nerai.
"Nerai, are you okay? You sound exhausted." (Ramiv)
"I'm fine father, it's just... this area of the forest is particularly strange. I can feel strength leaving my body..." (Nerai)
"You're right, something's wrong about the forest. I don't feel good myself." (Ramiv)
As we went on through the forest, the effect seemed more noticeable. I can barely hold myself from suddenly falling off the horse for no reason. Behind my back, Nerai had already passed out. I noticed there is a slightly old house within the forest. Paying no attention to it, I simply went on. But then all of a sudden...
*NEIGHHHH.!!!! NEIGHHHHH!!!!!* (Horse)
"Huh?! What's wrong?!" (Ramiv)
"Ungghh....father? What's the matter?" (Nerai)
The horse suddenly went out of control and even woke up Nerai in the process. But that wasn't the end of it. It suddenly began sprinting dangerously, almost causing Nerai to fall. Deciding that it was for the best, I told Nerai to dismount the horse.
"Nerai! Something's wrong with this horse, get off for now! It's no longer safe to ride on it!" (Ramiv)
"Yes father!" (Nerai)
As soon as she heard my command, she jumped off the horse and went rolling, stopped by a tree in the process. At least she wasn't badly hurt, and she can use magic to heal her selves anyway. As for me, I cutted the rope that bound the carriage with the horse, let it loose and drop off then dismounted the horse as soon as I can.
"Oh go-" (Ramiv)
*CRASH*
"FATHER!" (Nerai)
Dam, I was in a hurry to dismount the horse, I didn't notice that I'd be embracing the tree when I did. Anyway, for now since we are safe, at the same time we are stranded inside this strange forest. Running to my side, Nerai used healing magic as soon as she could.
"Thanks Nerai, for now, we better find a shelter." (Ramiv)
"Shelter? Where can possibly there be a shelter within the forest, father?" (Nerai)
"There is one, a small, abandoned-looking house, just right there." (Ramiv)
Pointing my finger toward the small house, she turned around and saw it herself. For now, it's better to stay inside it, since we have no choice. Camping out here would be more dangerous, given with the condition we are in momentarily.
"This will have to do for now, let's go then." (Ramiv)
"I'm behind your back, father." (Nerai)
As we approached the old small house, we have noticed that the front door wasn't locked and was open. This could either mean someone is inside the house, or it was left open like this. But in this situation, the latter do not seem viable.
Slowly and silently, I told Nerai to be prepared for anything that's coming, and I myself, drew out my sword.
As we went inside the house, for some reason, my body felt even heavier. It was then I realized the source that is causing the distortion within the forest is in here! Room by room we checked, until a very particular room at the very corner of the house.
Ready for a battle and the same for Nerai behind my back, I opened the door and I had not expected what I was going to see. A boy, probably around the age of 10 years old, is lying down on the bed. Wearing something that looks like a white tattered robe, he also had a white hair. On both of his hand, he had something that that appears to be embedded in his skin, a colorless gem.
"Hmmm...Analyzing skill activate, Target Analyzing : the boy, Priority Analyzing : Full Information."
*ping*
ANALYZING SKILL NEGATED
"What... is this boy? My analyzing skill cannot work on him..."
While I was thinking, Nerai approached the boy suddenly.
"Nerai? What are you doing, step back!" (Ramiv)
"It's okay father, I think he is a People of the Land, I can feel that vibe from him."
"Is he sleeping?.... No, he's unconscious." (Nerai)
"Nerai stop that, you never know what will happen!" (Ramiv)
Nerai was about to touch the boy to check his condition but then a sudden aura bursted out of the boy, and caused both Nerai and myself to fall on our knees.
"What was that?!" (Ramiv)
The burden on our bodies was multiplied and I saw Nerai barely hanging in there from fainting once again, but that was nothing but a small matter. What came next was something that shocked both me and Nerai.
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! WARNING ! Your action or your party member's action have triggered an unknown skill which caused it to inflict a debuff onto your party.
- Effects -
Mana reduced by 100%
Mana Regeneration reduced by 99999
Maximum Stamina decreased by 80%
Attack Strength reduced by 95%
Damage received increased by 50%
"This... this is... what kind of debuffs are these?!" (Ramiv)
"I'm sorry father... it was my fault that we are having this effect now..." (Nerai)
With that face which looks like she's going to burst in tear anytime soon, I had no choice but to forgive her, her intention itself wasn't ill as well anyway.
"It's okay; you simply wanted to help the boy, did you not? Then it's not much of a matter." (Ramiv)
"But firstly, we need to think on how to cancel this debuff, or else we are fried on our way to Shiva ; with you being unable to use any type of magic, and myself being unable to deal almost any damage at all, not to mention the damage we take is increased." (Ramiv)
*COUGH* *COUGH*
"Hmm? Nerai, are you sick?" (Ramiv)
"No father, that wasn't me but hi-..FATHER! He's coughing blood!" (Nerai)
"Oh, hey isn't that good? Let the boy die then debuffs itself might disappear, don't you agree?" (Nerai)
When I told Nerai to let him die, she gave me a cold look. Well, I couldn't help it, if the boy were to live, wouldn't the debuffs become permanent? We're practically as good as dead right then. But, as if she could read my mind, she said
"Then, what if he died, and the effects are still around? If there was anyone that could cure us, it would be him, father!" (Nerai)
Geh, that would be bad as well. I guess we don't have any other choice. I pulled a chair and sat in front of the bed that boy is lying on and then pointed Nerai to the medicinal bag.
"(*sigh*) I get it, I get it. I'll help him recover. Go get me the medicinal-purpose bag, Nerai." (Ramiv)
"Thank you father!" (Nerai)
At first, I thought on how do I treat this kid? What if he casted yet another debuff on us if I touched him? But, since his condition looked like he'd die soon enough, I couldn't care much and just had to go through with it. Testing if the same thing will happen again, I slowly reached out my hand, in attempt to touch the boy.
"Don't bite me kid." (Ramiv)
Thinking that yet another debuff will activate, I closed my eyes as I touched him, but then, nothing but a sound was all I heard.
"Cure this boy you shall..."
"Hurt this boy you fall..."
"Your choice,Your call..."
Hearing that threatening voice, I subconsciously attempted to back-off but forgot I was sitting on a chair, so instead of successfully backing off, I fell on the floor on my back with the chair. As if turtle was flipped over, one might say. Hearing the sudden sound of me falling, Nerai came rushing over.
"Father, are you all right? What happened?" (Nerai)
"No, it's alright, I just slipped by myself." (Ramiv)
"Oh father, how does one even slip by themselves when they sit on a chair? (*chuckle*)" (Nerai)
Urghhh... I was made fun of by my own daughter. The moment she confirmed that I was fine, she went back to sorting out the medicine bags. Well, now I guess the boy won't be releasing another debuff after this, at least as long as no ill will is displayed.
*ping*
Huh?
The Boy In White
The boy you discovered within the old house is nearing his death as seconds by seconds passes by. Save him and do not allow him to die. This Quest cannot be refused.
- Reward -
Most of your current inflicted debuff will be expelled
Information of the boy
- Failure -
Permanent infliction of the curse
"Oh." (Ramiv)
Well, now I feel weird. If I didn't listened to my daughter's request, I would have digged my own grave to die in. And her's. Regardless, I guess I'll just focus on patching this kid up for now. I'm not sure what kind injury he has, but I think I'll discover it soon enough anyway. Our lives depends on you, kid.
"Neria, get the tools and come help me here!" (Ramiv)
"Just a moment father!" (Nerai)
Hurriedly, she came over while bringing the medicines that was sorted out, with a couple of tools used for various purpose. Then, she placed them right beside me, on a table.
"(*smile*) Well then, let's begin." (Ramiv)
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[ Two days later ]
The Boy In White
Quest Complete
The boy has waken up.
- Reward -
[Maximum Stamina decreased by 80%]'s effect has been expelled
[Attack Strength reduced by 95%]'s effect has been expelled
[Damage received increased by 50%]'s effect has been expelled
The rest of the debuffs may be cured by the boy
He may or may not share the info about himself with you, depending on your action
Enjoying the breeze from the forest, I sat down on the ground infront of the house.
"Huh..... so some debuffs still remains." (Ramiv)
Without Nerai's magic skills, we might have a little trouble travelling back to Shiva. I also noticed the surrounding area is slowly returning to normal, there are animals, monsters wandering around once again. As I was thinking about methods that may be used to help making this travel easier, I heard something from the room where the boy was in.
"REVITAAAA!!" (The Boy in White)
"Hiikkk!" (Nerai)
Huh?! That voice, that was Nerai! That kid, what is he doing to her?! I tried to look for my sword, but soon enough find out it wasn't with me, but instead is left in the room with the boy. Arghhh to hell with it, I have my strength back anyway! With all my might, I ran to the room where Neira and the boy was inside.
"NERAI! WHAT'S WRONG?!" (Ramiv)
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Author's Note :
And thus, the end of Ramiv's view, where the event took place in it, occured before Data woke up.
Thanks for reading, as usual. Hopefully I can improve my writing techniques and story telling to be better in the future.
And as always, advise, critizing, recommendations etc. is always welcomed :).
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