First Retrieval

Having left the tavern, I would lead my traveling companion to the northwest to exit the village. I would not use my teleportation powers for a while longer as to conceal my abilities from my traveling companion. The simple fact of the matter is that I do not truly know him and therefore I cannot trust him until such common ground is earned. I ask for the map and once he gives it to me, I would look at it navigating around hunting traps and uplifted roots and such. I still hold great familiarity with these forests. We would continue moving until we come to a road. This road leads into the Southwest Forest Kingdom. It serves as an unspoken border between the north and the south. Merchants are generally given unhindered or escorted passage in order to not be attacked on sight. I stop and check out the map. It would be obvious that taking this road is foolish as it is too open and travels thru too much of the northern side of the "border" for the Order of Chaos to want to risk that. Checking the map again, I remember a path that looks like it has been concealed on the map. I point to it and tell Yuki that we want to go there in order to stop the enemy. "If you're trying to smuggle something into an area, you definitely want to avoid your enemies as much as possible. "Let's move!"

EXP: 262

Following the male out of the tavern I remain behind him, shifting my gaze over him from behind as I think upon this mission I had gotten myself into, though I would be getting pained for this and that is a good thing. As he asks for the map I reach out and offer the map I had taken from the table to him. Once he had taken the map form me I let my hand fall back to my side as I watch him, waiting to see what he was going to do with the map, he seemed to know this area so it was better off in his hands given he knew where we needed to go and the such. Remaining silent I keep my gaze fixed on the man as I wait for him to finish with the map and though I didn't want to give into the idea, give me some simple type of orders as to what we need to do. While waiting I shift my gaze from the man and glance around, scanning the area around us. Shifting my gaze back to the man I turn it to the map as he point to the map, listening to him as he begins speaking. As he finishes speaking I give a nod as I turn my attention away from the map and let out a light growl before speaking, " Alright. "

PWC: 237

Leading the way, I trek thru the forests so that we can remain concealed as best as possible as we move past the main road after stopping for a moment to fabricate tracks to make it appear as if there have been heavy patrols in the area or like there is an ambush set up down that path. Just in case, I was wrong and they were stupid enough to travel down the main road, I wanted to deter them and push them towards Yuki and I regardless. He and I would continue south and to the east this time in order to come upon the other pass that I suspected would be used. I search around the area and tell Yuki to look for large branches or something that could be used to jam the wheels of the wagon that they might be transporting her on. Meanwhile, I look around the area, for the best way to cause a distraction in case the road obstruction doesn't work. I cannot let this package get away. It is very bad for the reputation plus what I am promised is far too valuable to lose out on.

Meanwhile, the wagon that is bringing the target is on the main road, but branches off to the side path in order to enter a much further south point. than where the main trade road traverses thru the forests. A decoy wagon is sent along the main road in order to throw off their pursuers.

EXP: 256/518

Following after the male through the woods I shift my gaze from side to side scanning the are as I keep an eye out for anything that may pose a threat to myself or my companion and the mission we are on. When we stop I help out with fabricating fake tracks in case something goes wrong with the wagon and as we finish I begin to move, following the male once again. When the male gives me the order to find a large branch or something of the sort I pull away from him and begin to look for a branch or something of the like. Shifting my gaze as I move through the woods not far from where we stop I find exactly what I am looking for. Smiling faintly as my gaze falls upon a good sized dead tree limb, I move up to it and reach down, taking a hold of it. The limb itself was easy enough to pick up given my enhanced strength, though since I didn't know this male well I decided to hold off from using my enhanced strength to pick the limb up and instead I begin to drag it back to the male it through the woods and back to the male so he could direct me to where to put it.

EXP: 222 | 459

When Yuki returns with the tree limb, I nod to him. He could be most valuable should I undertake later missions that require something that doesn't have a problem with following instructions. The growling is entertaining and makes him different & far less boring than the normal groups I get bunched with. Lowering my voice, I tell him to hide on the side of the road & when the wagon comes by to thrust the limb into one of the wheels. I did not know if he had done something like this before so I would explain further, "You want to thrust at a diagonal angle as if you're trying to lodge the limb into the earth. That should stop the wagon from moving. Whether it does or even if it doesn't, prepare to fight at that point. Just reember that we don't want to harm the package, so make sure u maintain control over your..." I fall silent & put my finger over my lips before tapping my ear and fading back into the brush. I conceal my position as I can hear the sound of a horse drawn wagon or carriage approaching.

It would be less than a minute later when the wagon comes into view and I hope that he doesn't miss his opportunity. I typically try to conceal my powers as much as possible. Looking at the creature pulling the carriage, that is no ordinary horse. Its eyes are a deep, lifeless white with no pupil and its flesh is smoky as if its insides burn with an infernal essence. I release a small pulse of energy that moves from me to appear about a pace or two past where Yuki is poised to move. Minor Distortion would erupt to cut out the legs of the demonic horse and the front wheels of the wagon.

EXP: 322/840

Coming back to where the male is with the log I look to him and wait for the next set of instructions from him since he knew what needed to be done and thus is calling the shots for the time being. While listening to him explain what I must do I give a faint nod while going over the process of jamming the limb into the wagons wheel like I need to do. The part I like the most about his plan is the one that involves fighting, though I would need to restrain myself and keep an eye out for the package we are here to get. The unfinished comment draws a frown to my face, but before I can respond he puts a finger over his lips and taps on his ear before he begins to fade into the brush, disappearing. Since it is my cue as well I begin to pull back, taking the limb with me as I slip back into the brush to disappear like my companion had done. After getting situated I wait, keeping an eye and ear out for the wagon I am to disable so we can attack to get the package.

In no time I notice a wagon approaching and get ready, gripping the limb as I fix my gaze upon the wagon and watch it as it draws near. As the wagon moves to pass me I thrust out with the limb, thrusting it in a diagonal angle as the man had told me, trying to force it through the wheel and jam it up to stop the wagon. As I jam up the wheel and stop the wagon I get ready to launch into an attack upon the wagon though I wait for a brief moment as something seems to erupt out of no where and cut the legs of the horse and the front wheels of the wagon.

EXP: 320 | 779

When Yuki jams the limb into the back wheel, it slows it down but doesn't fully stop the cart. The following Minor Distortion erupts at full power! The horses' hind legs are severed completely while there are deep lacerations into their fore legs. The front two wheels are splintered heavily causing the front of the wagon to fall forward. When it falls forward, on e of the horse-like beast's gets impaled in the back while the other one is pinned underneath the other side. Their bodies do manage to prevent the wagon from being flipped forward. The driver notices Yuki first as I am still lurking in the darkness of the brush. I would allow him to draw the attention of the human captors. I could feel something. Unsure of what it is, I must be cautious.

Three Order of Chaos warrior acolytes jump off the back of the wagon. There is another robed figure who is still on the back of the wagon. If only I could use the Void to see what is around me without moving from my position. I can't see where the package is from here. Looking up above me, I whisper to myself, "Shimmer... branch." My body fades from sight. The hooded figure tilts their head back slightly as if they noticed something briefly. I appear on the branch and look down into the wagon. There is a bound hostage, but it is not who it should be. She does not look anything like how the Moon Witch described. What is going on here?!

EXP: 284/1124

Having been noticed by the driver I frown faintly as I glance to the man before shifting my gaze to the three that jump from the back of the wagon. It seemed I would be getting to kill something after all, or rather three somethings. Fixing my gaze on the three warriors I glance over them for a brief moment to get a look at what type of weapons and armor they are equipped with. Since my location is known to the enemy I begin to move, stepping out from the bushes and into the road the wagon was traveling. As I look to the three I let out a faint growl as I flick my wrist and allow links of metal chain to begin sliding from my sleeve and extend to the ground. " Which one of you wishes to die first? We will enjoy this. " I say with another growl as I tighten my grip on the chain and lash out, though I strike at the ground, whipping the ground in front of me with the chain. Loosening my grip on the chain slightly I shift my gaze as I glance between the three warriors that had jumped from the wagon.

EXP: 204 | 983

The two flanking warriors are all clad in light leather armor but only the one on the left is wearing a leather helm. Both also have padded cloth leggings. One of the warrior acolytes is dressed in light robes, but in a stance that suggests that he is fully prepared for combat. He is in the center. The center warrior is wielding a spear. The warrior to your right is wielding a simple broadsword and the warrior to your left is wielding an axe. When the chain lashes against the ground, the axeman grits his teeth. The hooded figure exhales and a dark mist covers the spear wielding warrior and his eyes lose all color as they turn completely black and a tattoo appears over his right eye. (??? MDE activated) The axeman lunges forward first with a downward vertical chopping attack aimed at your left shoulder. The center figure does not move. The swordsman waits to see if you are hit by the attack before moving, but he is growls back at you when the axeman attacks like he's about to attack you. Both the Axeman and the Swordsman seem to be normal humans meaning that they have average abilities and physical characteristics. Not much can be discerned about the center acolyte yet.

Watching the events unfold below, I start channeling energy to me in order to make my move to rescue the package. The thing that bothers me is that it is not like the Moon Witch to ever mistake a description. Something is off here. Focusing on the hostage, I slowly project spatial energy towards her. Once it wraps around her, "Shimmer behind the tree." She vanishes from the wagon and the hooded figure looks around. This is moments after her mist had done something to the center acolyte. I fade out of view and reappear behind the tree. I look at the hostage and hold my finger over my lips. I lean forward to take a deep whiff of her hair and the flesh of her neck before whispering to her. "Be very quiet. I now have your natural scent, so if you are a trick, I will hunt you down and ensure that your death lingers for many days. Do you understand?" She nods slowly and I slowly remove her gag. She thanks me and tells me that they took her when some old woman tried to capture the one on the wagon. They fled back here with her as a hostage, so that the woman would not follow. That damn old bag! "So she tricked me into doing her dirty work... again. You aren't my target after all." The priestess tells me that she thought it was weird that she heard the old woman's voice in her head telling her to be calm and wait for the White Hair to find her. "Stay here until I return." She nods and I fade into the shadows.

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I take stock of the type of armor and weapons the three are utilizing to get a better idea on how to deal with the threats. I shift my gaze to the one in the center wielding the spear as a dark mist begins to cover his spear and his eyes lose there color and turn black, which isn't something you would normally see happen in the world and is a good indication of some type of magic or a possible demon. As the axeman lunges forwards at me I quickly shift my gaze to him and pull back as I shift to the side while he comes in with the chop, trying to take my arm off at the shoulder. As I pull back to evade the attack I bring my arm up and quickly strike out with my whip, the strike moving faster then a normal strike from my weapon would be, Whip Smack, and with more force then a normal attack. I let out a return growl at the swordsman, my gaze narrowing into a glare as I begin to wonder where my companion is since he was to be aiding in this mission though he seems to be nowhere in sight.

EXP: 205 | 1188

The hooded figure looks around for their hostage, but cannot find her. What the hooded figure would find is me emerging from the shadows behind her. She looks at me with a glaring scowl. I continue walking forward before the Void starts to wrap around me in a protective shield. The center acolyte begins to feel my presence approaching, which distracts him long enough to let the swordsman attack Yuki without waiting the right opportune moment. The axeman misses his attack and gets smacked in the chest. His armor takes the damage so that he doesn't feel it, but it does stop his momentum. He steps back before attacking again in conjunction with the swordsman's attack. The swordsman slashes at Yuki's right side. The axeman goes to kick Yuki in the back if he turns to defend against the sword attack. The Center Acolyte still hasn't moved. He holds his spear at the ready. Now would be the ideal time to strike at Yuki, but he does not take it.

The hooded figure decides to initiate contact with me as she fires off a dark blast of energy at me and I smile as I hurl a Minor Rip Orb at her attack. They clash against one another and fizzle out. Through all of this, I am still walking forward and as I expect, she looks at me with mild confusion. The barrier erected around me sparks and I hurl another Minor Rip orb at her.

EXP: 269/1922

My strike lands true upon the one wielding the axe that chose to charge me, though it seems to have only minor effects against him, though it seems to have enough effect to stop him in his charge towards me, which is good enough. The axe wielding warrior does not remain stationary for long and as he charges me again he comes at me with the swordsman. Shifting my gaze between the two I let out a faint growl as the swordsman closes the gap and slashes at me. As the warrior comes at me with his sword I swing up with my arm, lashing out with my chain striking at his warm, though instead of going to strike him I swing in an attempt to wrap the chain around his arm and bind it while pulling it to the side with the momentum and divert his slash. While swinging up with my arm, lashing out with the chain I swing my left arm around to my right side and point it backwards as I focus and gather dark energy into the palm of my hand before forming it into an orb of dark energy and firing it at the one wielding the axe behind me, though my aim isn't the best while firing behind me..

EXP: 217 | 1405

Yuki's response meets with both planned and unexpected success! The swordsman's attack barely misses despite the delay in Yuki's reaction. The chain wraps around part of the sword as planned. Yuki's rushed energy blast actually only misses by a few inches, but he would be kicked in the back by the axeman. This attack should knock him off balance a bit, perhaps even enough to make him stumble forward.

The acolyte fires off an energy blast that looks like his spear to connect and clash against my orb. What the heck was that? He really shouldn't have gotten in the way. Unbeknownst to me, my eyes begin to flicker similar to a light bulb trying to turn on. Energy releases off of my body and flies towards the wagon. I find that I am unable to hold back the size of the explosion as a Minor Distortion would erupt in the center of the back of the wagon. The wooden planks that comprise the bed of the wagon would begin to splinter and break apart. The energy explodes as the acolyte shields the dark priestess from the shrapnel of the attack. The axeman would also be within the blast radius as would the swordsman. If Yuki stumbled from the kick then he might escape, but there's a possibility that he too is within the 5 yard range. (DMG = 2) The wagon's shrapnel would also be flying towards Yuki and his opponents.

EXP: 267/2189

I had managed to catch the sword with my chain, though the blast I had launched at the axeman had missed its mark allowing the axeman to continue into his kick. Being struck in the back forces me to lose my footing and stumble forwards. As the wagon bursts into an explosion I find myself caught with in the radius of the blast the force of the blast causing me to lose my grip on the chain as it knocks me to the ground. After hitting the ground I manage to bring an arm up and shield my face as shrapnel from the wagon flys through the air towards me and the ones I had been fighting. I keep my face covered as the shrapnel begins to assault me, stabbing and slashing at my clothing and even flesh. Keeping my head covered I weather the explosion and shrapnel, though with each bit of pain caused to me I could feel the rage build with in me as it spurred on the full release of anger and what comes with such a release. Letting out a growl of anger, I push off from the ground, pushing myself from the ground and raising into the air as I begin to gather dark energy. Raising into the air I gaze down at the ones that I had been fighting as well as the other threats, my gaze narrowing into a glare as I let out another growl before speaking, " Let destruction obliterate all. " I chant as I bring my hands out in front of me, focusing the dark energy into a ball between my hands before compressing it as I push my hands together. After compressing the dark energy I pull my hands apart, the dark energy taking form as I pull my hands apart, a shaft of dark energy forms between my hands, one end taking on the appearance of a spear hand as I form the javelin-like weapon of dark energy. With the completion of the javelin I raise it into the air and throw it down at the ones that I had been fighting. Unless stopped the javelin-like weapon of dark energy would strike the ground or anyone in its path and unleash and explosion of dark energy injuring anyone caught with in the ten yard radius.

EXP: 400 | 1805
Tech: Lance of Destruction
Damage: Int +1
Range: 10 Yard radius.

Fortunately for Yuki, the force and energy of the explosion along with the cutting and piercing damage of the shrapnel distracted the enemies long enough for him to move thru the multi-step attack. I prepare to shimmer into the sky and when the attack finally does hit, I am really not all that impressed. Why does a base explosion have that many steps to it? First he visibly gathers the energy then does this and then does that. Still, whether or not it could be executed faster was of no concern as I watch the swordsman and axeman lying on the ground motionless. Since they were not expecting his attack, Yuki hits them at FULL power! Their flimsy excuse for armor is seared almost instantly exposing their flesh to the dark energies that had arrived to ravish them. Their flesh gives way to bring forth blood and muscle fibers to the surface. It opens further to allow the heavens and birds and witness the rupture of several internal organs.

The acolyte being stronger and wearing armor finds that under the force of the combined assault, his armor is rendered useless as his cloak is reduced to tatters. My body drops towards the ground and I create a Minor Rip orb in my right hand. I hurl down at him before my left knee comes down with added momentum force as it connects with the side of his ribcage. He coughs up blood before perishing. I grab the dark priestess by the throat and squeeze as she is trying to chant a spell. Looking around, I survey the area briefly. Remembering the hostage, I speak, "You can come out now." The female teenager or young adult peeks out from hiding behind the tree to see the carnage of what is left behind. "Yuki, I need you to bind our captive so we can hurry up and get her back to the Old Hag." I try to make it sound like more of a request to ensure compliance.

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After unleashing the destructive power of my lance upon the foes below me, I remain in the air, looking down at the dead that had come about from my attack. Shifting my gaze over the dead, I let out a faint growl before I begin to calm from the rage that had taken hold and ushered into the destruction of the men wishing to bring my demise about. As I look down at the death caused by my attack I flick my tongue across my lips, a light smile taking form on my face before it fades as motion catches my attention. Shifting my gaze to the acolyte that had managed to survive, I watch as my companion in this mission deals with him in a swift manner. The smile that had taken hold of my face fades as I watch my companion quickly move in to grab the dark priestess by the throat to prevent her from bringing forth a spell to use against him. I shift my gaze from my companion to the dark priestess and as he speaks to me, I glance to him briefly, giving a faint nod to his request as I shift my gaze back to the dark priestess. " Alright. " I say with a faint nod as I lower myself down to where my companion is with the dark priestess. " Come to life. " I murmur as I focus dark magical energy, breathing life into the chain around my arm. Coming to life like a serpent, the chain moves out, though in a rather clunky manner it begins to move around the dark priestess, binding her arms to her sides and should my companion move his hand, links of chain would move around her throat and constrict it with just enough force to prevent her from speaking as my companion was doing, though leave just enough room to breathe.

EXP: 324 | 2129

Moving my hand from her throat as snakes move across her body, the fear that grips her brings a smile to my face. That would do the trick just fine. The hostage priestess runs to me and clings onto me much closer than I would have preferred. Looking at Yuki then at the dark priestess, "Well I guess you get to carry her back." As soon as he was ready, I would shimmer from sight with the hostage while he flew.

It would not take long to return, but we would be stopped before we could fully arrive at the Village. The Old Hag would meet us about a mile southeast of the village. If Yuki did not see her, I would call out to him once she had stopped me. After all, he had the main prize of this whole thing. Looking at the Old Hag, I scowl at her fiercely and she says plainly, "Yes, I lied to you again. Get over it already. I told you what you needed to hear in order for you to accept a job that you wanted to take. You hate the Order, you like to fight the Order, I let you fight the Order. Actually I have more opportunities coming up if you two want to undertake them. I look at her and state that I want what was promised to me. She tosses over a small satchel. Before I can open it, she warns, "Dravec, be careful that that is what you truly want there. Once unlock what is trapped inside, you do not have the power to reseal it." I tell her that I do not care. I merely need the strength to traverse into the Core and rescue my Master. You told me that whatever is in here with help with that. If you are lying to me, I will kill you and make sure that you never escape from the depths of the underworld." She looks into my eyes as they begin to glow red once again. There is a deep pool of energy flowing within them. She tells me that I will find the power that I seek within the satchel.

Around this time, Yuki should be landing. I remove the girl from clinging to me and move her over next to the Old Hag. Looking at Yuki, I nod to him that he could turn the dark priestess over to the Moon Witch.

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I watch as my animated chain coils around the dark priestess like a chain, binding her from taking action against us. I keep my attention fixed on the dark priestess until I hear my companion speak again, telling me that I will have to carry her back, to which I turn my gaze to him, a frown taking form on my face as I think over his comment. Turning my gaze from my companion I look back to the dark priestess and let out a faint growl. Since it seemed I would be the one carrying the dark priestess since my companion had his own arms full of the target, I reach out and grasp the chains binding the dark priestess as I begin to lift from the ground. As I take to the air I pull the dark priestess along with me, lifting her up and tossing her over my shoulder like a sack of potato's. With the dark priestess over my shoulder I ascend higher into the air before I begin to move through the air, following after my companion as he heads back to the village where we had gotten this mission. Moving through the air, Yuki slowly shifts his gaze, spotting the village not far awy which means his job will come to an end soon, though before he can reach the village he hears a call from below, his companion calling out to him. Coming to a stop, Yuki shifts his gaze down to his companion and notices the one that had given them the mission. Seeing the old lady that had given them the mission, Yuki begins to descend. After descending through the air, Yuki comes to land next to his companion, his gaze moving to his companion for a moment before shifting to the old woman and pull the dark priestess from my shoulder before setting her on the ground and removing the chain that binds her.

EXP: 338 | 2467

There is clear fear in the dark priestess' visage when she is released. The Old Hag smiles at her. "Did you really think that you would escape me for long? You merely forced me not to make a scene in that village but I never cared about this girl. I would have killed her to seize you had there not been so many witnesses. We are going to have a nice long chat." She takes a step closer and the dark priestess loses consciousness. She asks me if I would like to watch the interrogation process before she smirks eyeing the satchel and says, "I suppose not?" Turning her attention to Yuki, the Moon Witch inquires, "You were looking for payment, yes? Would you like that in items or would like something else that will help you to acquire the territory you seek?" The way that she can see into people is quite annoying to me. It allows her to manipulate those around her with such ease that it allows her to get away with being... well, her. I slip the satchel, well it's more of a pouch than small satchel, inside my garbs for safe keeping. I would need time to examine it and now was not said time. Looking over at the melee warrior, I am curious as to what he will select, items as payments as originally agreed (job credit) or whatever it is she is offering (???).

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Remaing silent as I hold my ground, I listen to old woman as she speaks, and as I listen I begin to get the feeling that there are things I am missing in this little puzzle, though it was not really my place to inqure about such things, it was a job that I was tasked with doing for payment, nothing beyond completing my mission is required of me. I shift my gaze between the dark priestess and the old woman as I listen to what the old woman has to say to the dark priestess. As the old woman begins to speak to me I shift my gaze to her. As I listen to her my interests perk at the mention of payment for this job, though as she brings up the offering of help to aquire territory I furrow my brow as I look at her. Remaining silent, I think upon her offers, I had never voiced any desire to gain land to either the man I had done the mission with or this old woman but here it seems she is offering something to aid in such a task... After thinking on it for a few brief moments, I finally let out a faint growl as I come to a conclusion, though the true reason behind my conclusion was something I could not see.. " What type of help do you speak of? " I ask, forgoing the offer of items of value as payment for the job in favor of what this old woman has to offer for something I yet do not understand.

EXP: 268 | 2735

While it could be for selfish reasons or dumb luck, I elevate Yuki's intelligence up a notch as I begin to think him less a fool for inquiring more upon her offer instead of just accepting or dismissing it. I did not need to do such now because it had been negotiated weeks ago. Bartering items can only take us so far. She reaches into her robes and pulls out two scrolls that are tied together. She extends them to Yuki for him to take them. She tells him, "Do not open the scroll with the blue seal on it until you have acquired what you were meant to acquire from the red scroll. In order for you to gain what you seek, you will first need to gain a vital resource that you will find if you follow the red scroll." She uses magic to lift the dark priestess off of the ground before her visage starts to fade from sight. She turns back and looks at me, "I hope you are ready... Bir yırtıcı bir anka olduğunda ne için. Goodbye, Dravec." She has a smirk on her face after she says goodbye to me that unsettles me a bit. Why did she say it like that? What is it that she knew that she wasn't telling me? I tell her to wait but she is already leaving and I growl in annoyance. "I hate it when she does that."

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With my gaze set upon the old woman, I watch her and wait for her to continue speaking with answers. As she pulls two scrolls from her robes I glance to them for a moment, watching as she extends them out to me. Lifting my gaze from the scrolls I look back to her as I reach out, taking hold of the scrolls and taking them from her as I listen to her begin to explain the two scrolls. After taking the scrolls from her I shift my attention to them as I listen to her as she continues to speak about them. As she finishes speaking I lift my gaze back to her, nodding my head faintly, watching her a brief moment before turning my gaze back to the two scrolls she had given me. With my gaze still on the scrolls I listen as she begins to speak to my companion though as she says something I can't understand, I lift my gaze to glance up at her, wondering what she had just said. I keep my gaze on the old woman until she begins to leave. Hearing the growl from my comapnion draws my attention to him for a moment as I listen to what he says before turning my gaze back to the scrolls and put them in my satchel, " She does seem cryptic. " I comment after putting the two scrolls away.

EXP: 238 | 2973

I need to add figuring out how to follow someone thru a teleportation tear into the Void to my list of abilities to learn. Still, it would probably do no good to follow her without knowing what I want to know. It would only serve to annoy me further. Shaking my head, we are left here alone, just Yuki and I. He puts the scrolls away and I address him, "You did well today. Should you ever need help, seek me out at the tavern, the hostess you met today knows how to reach me if it's important or in the Coastal Regions of Mare Maris should you ever find yourself that far east. Where are you headed from here?" You know I find myself often pondering how sincere people are when we tell people to contact us for aid. Do we really wish to be contacted and furthermore, do most of the people to whom the offer is extended ever truly intend on reaching out for help. Just something that flows thru my mind as I await his answer.

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As I hear my companion speak up, I shift my attention back to him, fixing my gaze on him as I listen to him praise me for my actions today in the mission we had both undertook together. Slowly I shift my gaze from him as he continues to speak, moving on to offer to aid me should I seek it in the future. Perhaps our future held dealings again, indeed it could be said I wouldn't mind going on another mission with my new companion should the opportunity arise in the future. Perhaps even we shall run into each other again should I come back to this village or even the one he speaks of, in this world nothing is far fetched or unforeseeable. With the inquiry as to where I shall go from here, I glance back to him for a brief moment as I begin to think on the question. It was a good one, though I'm not sure if I had a good solid answer for such a question. Turning my gaze to the village for a brief moment, I shrug my shoulders, " I'm not sure. " I comment before turning my gaze from the village, " Do we ever know where we are truly going? " I ask, glancing back to my companion for a moment before shifting my gaze to the sky, " Or are we always seeking such an answer in our day to day journey through this life. I suppose I will travel to another village in search of another job to do or perhaps some other something... "

EXP: 268 | 3241

So he had intellect and insight deeper than that of an absent-minded brute. That much makes him interesting to me. Perhaps, he was not all that bad after all. He might honestly be of use should I have a problem that requires a sort of brute approach. I would have to keep him in mind. My thoughts fall back upon the pouch that I had received. I find that I cannot stop thinking about what she had said and how I could understand what was said. She had mentioned before that I would become some sort of powerful creature. What does that even mean? I'm a human being. I'm not some freak of nature or anything strange like that. Perhaps, she has finally gone mad as I have always suspected that she would.

Looking at Yuki as he informs me of his plans, I nod to him. "The Village of the Moon and Village of the Sun typically provide for steady work. They seem to patrol the most... tho I will admit that I don't spend much time in the Village of the Earth, so you might want to venture there. The Village of the Sun tends to investigate more arcane or mystical occurrences and magic wielding demonic threats while the Village of the Moon goes after more martial threats like demonic raiding parties or Order of Chaos brutes and lackeys. That's why I tend to enjoy hunting in these forests. Well... time for me to go, Yuki. This has been an enjoyable hunt." I would wait for a moment for him to say anything else before I vanished from sight.

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3942 to EXP & PWC (Operative)
EXITED RP

After answering the question asked of me from my companion I fall silent as I continue to shift my gaze across the sky as I let out a light sigh. I keep my gaze set on the sky for a moment before shifting my gaze from the sky, glancing around the area or a brief moment before turning my gaze to my companion as he begins to speak again. As my companion begins to speak of these villages I listen to him as he explains a few things to me, things that may help should I run across these villages. I keep my gaze set upon my companion for a few moments before shifting it from him as he continues to speak. As he continues to speak I keep an ear open and listen to him. It seemed my companion knows a lot about these villages of the sun, moon, and earth. Shifting my attention back to my companion I give a faint nod to what he is saying. He seems to have some very interesting information about bandits and demons. When he finishes speaking I give a faint nod, " I see... " I murmur lightly as I turn my attention from my companion, " Indeed it was an enjoyable hunt. Should I find myself near these villages I shall look into them and perhaps find some work to be had in the Village of the Moon. I thank you for the information, may blessings follow your travels. " I say to my companion before I turn and making my way into the forest and out of sight.


EXP: 271 | 3512