Continuation of Part Two.
Continuation of Part Two.
"What do you mean Aaron? What's happening to you?" Muzukiel asked, clearly worried about her husband.
When David looked out, he could see that they were leaving the forest. The both sides of the path were lined with orange crystal formations.
Aaron soon spots the orange crystal formations, but he seemed more immersed on the thought of his own problem. "...I think ever since I stayed in Oz...the magic that permeated from the land itself fed me with an immunity with the natural Mamono Realm. Now that I left it...it seems my empowerment is starting to weaken... I...might end up a bit powerless the longer I stay out."
Aaron shakes head. "No matter. I desire to continue this journey. I want to see this through to the end. I can bear with it - as long as my wits and combat skills are intact, I should be fine."
"I don't think my last name's all that important. But, if you're a wanted man. How have you managed to stay hidden in your home for so long?" she'd ask, taking off the mask. Freya's eyes gowed purple with energy, before she set the mask dow on the table.
The man chuckles as he shakes his head, "Well, I never show my real face outside my home, and my home is never hidden in the same place for very long. Infact, I will have to relocate it once our business is concluded, due to the incident at the tavern earlier." The Inari maid Shiruku then walks up to the table, holding a bottle of Chardonnay and two glasses. "Dinner will be... ready in just... a moment, master. Is there... anything else I can do... in the meantime?"
"I'm perfectly fine, thank you" Freya said, still facing Richard with seductive eyes.
Muzukiel frowns. "It you say so..."
Soon enough they can see the towering crystal spires of Nixstrite in the distance.
David would watch the orange crystals go by before sticking his head out of the window and looked in the distance, catching sight of the crystals spires. Really beautiful scenery... He'd say something about it but opt to just keep to himself since neither anyone felt like talking about it. Still, he enjoyed the scenery.
Aaron looks around at the scenery as well. "Nixstrite ..." He checks his map to verify the location. "If they're planning to stop us here...then they might as well come out into the open.."
In the back of his head, Aaron started to worry if he can manage to pull through in the coming hours of the trip..
"Thank you, Shiru. That will be all for now." Richard politely dismissed his servant with a nod, not looking away from Freya, returning her lustful gaze with one of his own. Shiruku gives a curtsey, "Very well. I shall... return with your meal... shortly." After she leaves, The Silver Mask questions his potential employer as he swirls his glass of wine. "So, for what reason does a beautiful woman such as yourself go about hiring a large group of mamono and one of the realms most wanted criminal?"
Back in Nixstrite..
Mirabelle looked out the wagon next to David, struggling to stay awake. We're here... I hope we can get a chance to rest, It feels like we haven't even slept since we left the last town...
"I'm hunting someone who has wronged me. She's been traveling with a group of her own, two of its members have given me consistant trouble. A man with the ability to use searing hot flames that can burn the very soul, and a woman with the ability to weave lyrics and melodies into her spells. I hired my girls to help me catch them. An Ushi-Oni's webbing is tough and can't be broken through unless you possess great strength, or fire utensils. A Black Harpy can launch their feathers with wicked speed and precision, and they can become as sharp as knifes. I got Greed, the Hellhound to track down my prey, her keen sense of smell will lead me right to her. I also got a Lava Golem to handle the fire man I told you about earlier, she has a childish demeanor but I think she might be useful. There's been an annoyance following my little group, a little Newt by the name of Cybil. She's a Lizardman but with pink scales instead of green, black, brown, or blue scales. Quite rare I believe. As for you, my lovely outlaw" Freya sat forward, holding her head up on her hands. "I've taken quite the interest in you. You're a charismatic, dangerous, and quite handsome man. I'd love to get you on my team..." she'd say, her eyes growing more intense. Freya licked her lips as she stared at Richard, it was clear that she took interest in more than just his personality.
MEANWHILE...
Monica would be watching Mirabelle. "Mira, could you come here please?" she'd ask, her eyes watching Aaron.