At the Empire of Endregar an adolescent young boy in his age. And followed by his five powerful and high-rank companions as they kneel in front of the king's palace hall.
"I beg you, my king. You must stop this…" Before the young boy says another word, he was cut off by the king.
"You dare question me!" Says the king in a furious tone.
"It's not what you think my lord, but if you go--" Being cut off again, this time was the king's royal advisor, a man dressed in fine armor that of a wizard slayer. And an intimidating look with dark malicious intent.
"Pardon my intrusion Roland, the grandson of Seth hero of Vashkeil. It would be better to settle this with political manners, not those of someone who's not into politics."
After the king's advisor finishes his words both glare in dispute, like a dog ready for a brawl. So Roland and his companions stand up and hastily left the place hall, yet before they walk away. Roland said his last words to the king.
"It would be wise to stop this conflict with Aghraim."
Outside the palace, Roland and his friends rest near a tavern. Where high-rank adventures and merchants are staying. With his entrance all of them murmurs, whispering, gossiping towards the hero.
"Mm-hmm, beautiful companions I see." One of the adventurers implore.
"I never thought that the hero would come across this place, must be nice to hold a pouch of coin." Says the other man drinking with his friends.
"Hah… This place should learn their manners." Says the beautiful knight.
"Leave them be, we should probably keep our things at it is." Implies the elf boldly and calmly.
"Now-now we should first have something to eat," says Roland.
"Fine," Riza said, wearing a leather-type armor, a female rouge to say.
As they are doing their things, Roland thought about the past and their future on what would happen.
Digging through their past, on how Roland met his companion.
Roland's first companion was Lisha. Roland was famous for being the grandson of the late Hero who defeated the corrupted fragment of Faravish. He was entrusted by the elven kingdom of Valthamir since he was a child. It was then the kingdom of Valthamir entrusted Lisha the most highly skilled archer for Roland's companion since he was still a child."
When the time comes for Roland to meet his age of seeking what his father and his father had left him. Roaming the land of Vashkeil they first met Ulgar the paladin of Adra, the god of truth and lie. And Irish a knight at the forest of the cemetery near the borderland of Mavigrid. Battling the hordes of undead created by one of the necromancers. Working as a team they easily disposed of and completed the mission ordered by the guild and the temple of Adra. And of course, since his father and his grandfather entrusted him, their ancient power gifted by the gods and the weapons of the ancient. With a powerful sword used to slay the corrupted fragment of Faravish, Roland easily disposed of the necromancer.
Being acknowledged by what he is Ulgar and Irish requested a companionship. For Roland, he quickly accepted their request and they became friends. By that Roland was introduce to the guild where he acquired his first guild crest, and for his immense power, he was already known as a high-rank adventurer that of a magical crest.
As time went on Roland and his companions travel to Maginum the land of mage, sorceress, and wizard, where a high and powerful spell caster resides. For it is more like a kingdom that cut itself from other nations with their wars and power.
It is where all the potions and scrolls are produced to be sold around the world of Vashkeil. There he met Rein, a powerful mage whose specialties are Invocation and abjuration, yet in a harsh situation in keeping her estate.
Invocation is a type of magic that is more on destruction magic. People who specialize in these classes can turn pebbles into a fired bullet, they can cast fireballs, can conjure destructive elements, and other stuff. Abjuration is more on protection magic; where they can create a barrier to shield it from arrows swords and even magic attacks.
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Without hesitation, Roldan helps Rein with her family problem. After solving Rein's problem by challenging the other noble family of the mage that intended to destroy Reins nobility. Easily Roland defeated his opponent, and by the deeds of their duel. That if Roland loses, he will be sent off never to come again and as for Rein she would lose all her estate and be cast out. But if Roland wins all the wealth and possession will be transferred to the Reins family and they will suffer punishment from the council. A council of mage consisting of high and powerful mages, sorcerers, and wizards is called sages.
By Roland's charismatic charm, Rein was bedazzled by his charisma. And in the end, she gave up on her estate and entrust it to her other siblings just to be with Roland.
And lastly, Riza a dangerous rouge where Roland met at Starhim, it was a bright sunny day at the market where Riza stole Roland's money. However, since Lisha was with her that day and as an elf who's exceptionally good at acrobatics where they can leap and jump like a grasshopper, she was able to chase her down. Though she didn't know, Riza was dangerous as an assassin, she didn't back down to Lisha as their arrows and dagger clashed with each other. It was then Roland came and intervened with the two ladies. And before Riza starts to run away she was hold off by Reins magic. Cage like a bird by Reins magical barrier was an opportunity for Lisha to have a payback time since she gave her a hard fight. Though, Roland stops her and be the one to interrogate her.
It took time for Riza to be spellbound by Roland's charisma and kindness. After being hook by him she confesses why she stole his money. That was then Roland knew the problem, Riza needed it to help the poor and needy since Starhim was a divide. The poor became poorer and the rich became richer.
Through her words, Roland and his party had to help her save the poor that were abused and bullied by the high royal and noble people of Starhim. Roland's rank has limits where he cannot do or interfere with the kingdom's politics, policies, or something like that.
"Why don't you go live in the forest?" Ask Roland, and when he utters those words Lisha frowned at him and just walk away.
"It's not that easy." Says Riza.
"How so?" Replies Roland,
"Well as a citizen of Starhim it's hard to get away from this kingdom. If you need to have fresh air outside from this place you must be a member of the guild and if not you must pay the compensation, and the cost is high."
Starhim is a high and tight security kingdom, erected by a powerful magical energy. Like radar, it was difficult to go in and out since it is high-class magic that can detect any activities. With a hard choice, they had to devise a plan. Rein's high-class noble magic that counters their magic they used the sewers for the people to escape the kingdom. It wasn't easy hence the sewer was abandoned and infested with goblins, large rats, and many sewer types monsters.
Taking the front charge Roland and Ulgar easily took down every monster. Whether it is a slime that can spit acid, a large toad that can swallow a person whole. After clearing and disposing of the creatures beneath Starhim, they can now begin to migrate the people.
Whereas Rein mostly took the load because of the pollutant of the sewer that can create a plague if a person were to cross or used the sewage. And for the people to be safe, Rein had to cast protection magic to the people while making another barrier that counters Starhim's magic.
Having the plan succeeded, the people can start another life far away from Starhim. Though, Lisha didn't like the forest being lived in by the people so Roldan had to calm and convince her. It took time for Roland to persuade her since Lisha was in love with him but she's just hiding her feelings.
Safe through the forest and magically imbued by Lisha and Rein's magic the people are now in harm's way. Though the condition was, the people must not abuse the forest for they shall suffer the wrath of the creatures living with them.
As for Riza who doesn't know how to thank Roland and his companions for saving the people. She devoted herself to being with him as his servant until her death as collateral thanks. For the hero, he didn't look at Riza as a servant nor a slave but as a friend and companion.
Time goes by, the four beautiful ladies started to have feelings for Roland creating a rivalry between the four of them.
Lisha with her skilled elf marksman who sworn to protect and be with Roland, with unknown age. Irish, a knight of Adra hiding his feeling from Roland. Rein a noticeably young high-class noble mage. And Riza, skillful as an assassin that can lurk within the shadow unnoticed, vowed to be with Roland until she died.
All four of them had the same connection towards one man but Roland, he sees them as equal and is unable to understand their feelings. Their party slowly became known throughout the land, from their high-rank guild crest and heroic achievements.
After recalling their past, Roland was thinking about what the future holds him. Thinking about what his father and his father before him left him, but he was interrupted by Lisha. So with a smile, they start to dig their meals.
"It seems the king's advisor is plotting something." Says Ulgar as he crosses his arm.
"Tsk… even I was disgusted by his presence," Riza said.
"I think we should need some help who have high in authority here." Says Irish.
As they are planning on how to persuade the king, one group of people conversing with each other caught the interest of Roland.