Finally, the battle, which lasted more than 5 hours, also came to an end. Somchai's group then brought with them the ancient manuscript, that they had retrieved, from the hands of those thieves and returned to the castle, to hand it back to Briona. This first mission, could be considered a success. After that, everyone went back to their own homes, to rest and take a good nap, after almost a whole day, doing a very exhausting mission.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the next day.
Cẩm Đan was still snoring, on her soft bed, as usual. After that, she was awakened, by the sound of the clock tower, in the town and only then did she actually wake up and slowly open her eyes. But it seemed like, she still wasn't fully awake. It could be said, the alarm sound, of this clock, is very useful for the people, living in this town. Because, it helps people, distinguish the time, clearly. By ringing, every three hours. When Cẩm Đan heard the loud ringing, she finally sluggishly sat up. And walked toward the window, then opened the curtain. At that moment, she saw the sunset had come, and the sun, was gradually disappearing. So she was surprised and exclaimed:
- Oh my gosh! Is it already afternoon? This is the first time, I've ever overslept for this long! Normally at most, I only oversleep until almost noon. But today, I actually slept until the afternoon!
- Ah, but it's reasonable that I slept this late! Because yesterday, didn't I already move around, for half the day?
While thinking, suddenly her hungry stomach, continued to growl:
Rumble,... Rumble,...
- Ew! My hungry stomach, is asking for food again. Alright! Now I must quickly, change clothes and take a clean shower. Then after that, I have to go down to the town, to find something to eat!
As she was about to prepare for a shower, Briona's messenger crow, flew in and landed right on Cẩm Đan's window, then pointed its beak toward her and cried:
"Caw,… Caw,…."
After that, she turned around and frowned at it, with an annoyed expression.
What is it this time? You troublesome, black-feathered thing.
After saying that, she walked over to it, then took the paper from its mouth, opened the letter and read it, to see what the contents inside said.
"Come to the castle tomorrow morning, to receive the next mission."
After reading the content of the note, she placed her hand on her forehead, then let out a long sigh.
- Haizzz! The old mission just finished, and now there's a new one already. I didn't expect that after becoming a real mage, my life would become this busy.
- But it makes sense! Because this isn't, a peaceful time, where you can expect to have free time. Besides, for a mage like me, isn't this, very normal?
Cẩm Đan's face began to sink into thought, once again. Because she didn't know, when these meaningless wars, in this magical world, would disappear. But after thinking for a long time, she brushed the thought away. Because no matter how much, she thought or hoped for it, it wouldn't come true either.
Unless she could try hard, to become a truly powerful mage, then maybe she could, change this chaotic world.
- Whatever, thinking too much won't help at all! Now I just have to, go eat first!
After saying that, she quickly, busily got ready, then headed down to the town, to find something, to fill up her loudly rumbling stomach.
The next morning, at the castle.
Somchai's group had gathered at this location, just as Briona said in the letter. As usual, Briona often sat imposingly at her desk, with her familiar chin-resting posture and an expression that always, carried stress and exhaustion. Because she always, had to be in a state of, working hard all day. After that, she still raised her voice, to say a familiar sentence as always:
- Has everyone gathered?
When they heard Briona ask like that, the group immediately responded in unison:
- Yes, we're all here!
After that, Briona replied and went straight into the matter of today's mission:
- Good! Then now, I will briefly explain, today's mission for everyone! It is, to investigate the recent mysterious disappearances. Including both children, and adults on an island, named Blue-Eyed Island. Located to the east. Currently, the number of missing people, living on this island. Is increasing day by day. And the cause is still unknown, so the mysterious and strange disappearances, haven't been investigated yet.
- So all of you must go there, to investigate this matter for me. Also, once you arrive, the elder, who is also the person in charge, of that island! Will provide more detailed information, to help you investigate more easily. Now go, all of you, go now!
After hearing Briona finish speaking, everyone immediately turned and left. But before leaving, they didn't forget, to bow their heads to say goodbye to Briona.