*The warriors' spears pierced Null's entire body, and fresh blood flowed from his body, forming a large pool on the ground.*
Lucia: Dad, why? (Sobbing).
Old Man: Because I didn't want to put you in danger.
Lucia: I WASN'T IN DANGER! HE SAVED ME FROM THAT SPIRIT!
Old man: What did you say?
Lucia: A COLOSSAL SPIRIT HAD CAPTURED ME AND WAS STEALING MY ENERGY. IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIM —she points at Null— I WOULD BE DEAD!
*The old man turned pale when he understood.*
Null: Now will you listen to me?
*Everyone turns pale when they hear Null speak, not knowing how he is still alive.*
Lucia: Y-you're alive? —she said as she cautiously approached— But how? How are you still alive after —she points to all the holes around Null's body—
Null: This? It's no big deal —his wounds regenerate instantly— but I forgive you, because hatred is not my thing (he smiles).
*Everyone is surprised by how Null speaks and acts as if nothing had happened. The old man clears his throat and is the first to speak.*
Lock: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lock, and I apologize for the misunderstanding. Our village has been constantly attacked by spirits, and since you looked like one of them, we thought you were evil too — he bows his head apologetically —
Null: (sighs) I already told you I forgive you —crosses his arms— Did you say spirits? Plural? —smiles excitedly— Tell me where those spirits come from and I'll finish them off myself.
Lucia: Are you sure? Even though we've just met, I don't want them to hurt you —she says as she clings to Null's sleeve— Promise me you'll be okay.
Null: (in a softer voice) Don't worry, I'll be fine.
*Meanwhile, Lock hands Null the map with the locations of the spirits marked with an X.*
Lock: We trust you can do it, Null —he puts a hand on his right shoulder— The peace of my people depends on you.
Null: (nodding) Okay, I promise.
*Lucia approaches and hugs Null.*
Lucia: I hope to see you again, she says, clinging to Null.
Null: Maybe someday (smiles). It's time to go, he gently pulls away from the hug. See you later.
*Null walks away from the village and puts the map in his shirt pocket.*
Null: At least we'll all come out ahead (smiles mischievously). We all get our benefits. —The system window appears.—
System: You have several missions to execute various spirits. For each spirit executed, you will gain 2000 Experience.
Null: Now I'm motivated.
*Null closes the system window and uses his wind magic on his feet to lift himself into the air and fly at the speed of sound.*
Null: (looking at the map) The closest spirit is in the Hellish Crystal Mountains —puts away the map— I hope some of these spirits give me a fight! —he said as he increased his speed—
*A bird crashes into Null's face*
Null: AAH! Hey, get off! Get off!
*Null manages to shake off the bird but crashes into a stone wall, his head completely embedded in it*
*Null punches the stone wall, causing it to crack and then shatter completely*
Null: Who put this wall here? (sigh) Well, never mind.
*Null flies toward the Hellish Crystal Mountains*.