The water hit my face; it wasn't too cold, but it did the trick after a long pause in the reflective glass. I decided to head down to the statue of Karoth to pray before leaving the church, a little habit of mine. Once I reached the statue after walking down the stairs and passing through the dining room,
I saw Sister Allison standing in front of the statue of Karoth, slightly bowed over in her typical habit. Not wanting to catch her attention, I tried to turn around and tiptoe back into the dining room.
" You're up early, Kroven, " Sister Allison said, still bowed over. Frozen in place, I quickly retorted, "Y-Yeah, I thought I would help you prepare to head into town since Vira and I will also be coming with you." " Oh, really?"
Sister Allison replied, straightening herself as she headed toward me. " Is that so? Are you sure you didn't just come down here to pray to the God Karoth?" she said smugly.
" No, Sister Allison, I would never pray on a day not meant for prayers," I said unconvincingly. Sister Allison chuckled. " It's okay, Kroven. I won't tell anyone. Back when I was a sister in training, I also used to sneak prayers in." "Really, Sister Allison?" "Of course, Kroven. I'm sure Ms. Elena also did the same." "What are you two talking about?" Vira said as she walked through the doorway that connects the dining room to the nave. "Oh, nothing," Sister Allison said. "Although, since both of you seem to be awake, I'll let Ms. Elena know that we will be heading into town earlier than expected, after you both pay your respects to God Karoth first, of course. "Yes, Sister Allison, " Vira and I said in sync as Sister Allison started to walk to the dining room.
"So what were you two actually talking about?" Vira whispered. I instinctively lunged, falling into one of the benches. "D-Dammit, Vira!" I cried. "What kroven, I didn't tell you to fall into the bench! Now answer my question." "We weren't even talking about anything important," I pleaded. " Sure, " she said while slowly walking over to the statue of Karoth. I then got up and followed suit.
I lowered the top half of my body slightly and closed my eyes to pay my respects. 'I, Kroven, pay my respects to the God Karoth, ' feeling nothing as usual. "Jeez, my head is spinning!" Vira cried. "Honestly, Kroven, you're lucky your respects and prayers don't reach Lord Karoth; it's so draining," Vira continued to cry.
"I would take a dizzy head over being pummeled, " I replied. "Alright, are you two done paying your respects?" Sister Allison asked, appearing in the doorway.
"Yes, Sister Allison, " I replied, Vira giving a thumbs-up. " Alright, let's be on our way." Sister Allison hustled over to the main doors of the nave, with Vira and me doing the same
Irestion
"Lord Iresrtion, shouldn't we be moving sooner? We still have Rosalia's Elite Hunting squad after us. If they catch up, then our troops will be destroyed," a man with glasses said. "Quiet, Salson." "Sorry, sir." Salson said fear in his eyes, "Where is Ento? Is he back from scouting yet?"
"Yes, he just got back. Would you like me to send him? "Yes," Irestion replied, his hands moving to put his long white hair back into a bun. Salson bowed and left the tent a few minutes later. A short man came forward and got on his hands and knees. He was sweating and looking like he was in desperate need of food.
"Lord Irestion, I have come." Ento said, "Stand Ento." Ento slowly got back on his feet. "How was the scouting? Did you find anything useful?" "Yes, sir, but you're not gonna like it." Ento nervously and quickly replied, "Why is that?" Irestion said sternly,
Ento quickly shuddered back and started fidgeting with his hands. " well you see the v-village is a lot bigger than we thought, and the merchant l-lied there are more than a dozen guards and a lot more women and children. It seems very r-risky sir. And they wouldn't let me enter the village without some sort of identification." Irestion Stood up. "I see so the scouting was not only a failure, but the intel we were given was just as shity," Irestion said, his hands clenched. "Salson," Irestion called. The tall man with glasses entered back into the tent, "yes lord Irestion." Salson bowed, "Give me the merchant's trader card i know you kept his stuff," Irestion said, looking down at the tall man. "Ofcourse sir,"
Salson reached into his bag and took out the metal card with the Rose emblem carved into it and a name, 'Merrit Doe,' and words written on the back, 'Official Traders Permit'. "This should be Identifcation" Irestion looked at Ento and smirked, "I'll go check out this village by myself and ill decied wether we should take it or not. Ento, show me the way." "S-Sir, the troops, we are barely a hundred strong. If we fight this battle, we might lose." Irestion's hand swung, grabbing Ento by the throat and lifting him.
"I DECIDED WHEN WE LOSE I'LL KILL THEM ALL BYMYSELF IF I HAVE TO, damed coward," Irestion yelled, his voice scaring even Salson.
He then released Ento, who fell to the ground, coughing and wheezing, "Now show me the way to the Entrance." "y-yes lord Irestion," Ento muttered while coughing
Kroven
"Sister allison is it okay if I can get this book ive been wanting to read another, and I still have a few bronze coins left from working for Ms Lena?" Vira Pleaded "ofcourse Vira youve worked very hard these past few weeks." Sister Allison replied, "Did you want something, Kroven?" Sister Allison asked. "Oh no, thank you. I don't have any coins anyway," I replied quickly. "Are you sure, and I could always pay. Ms. Lena gave me some spare change to maybe get something for you two." "It's okay, really," I pleaded,
"Well, alright lets get ready to go, we still have a few more Errands to run, and then we will be heading back to the church." "Okay, sister allison" Vira and I said as we walked out of the general store, which had quite a few goods like potions, Swords, food, books, and even cheap artificial Lathium enhancers, although they barely help at all. The light from the sun blinded me as I walked out Which caused me to slip and fall forward, but before I could fall forward, I felt myself start to float. "Whoa Watch where you're going kroven" Vira said. She slowly let me down on the ground. I got up as quickly as possible, but it was more than too late. People all around were looking at me, wondering why i didint save myself. "Shit," I muttered,
"Hey, are you even gonna say thank you, you know i didnt have to save you?" Vira said her arms crossed, looking up at me, "Oh, right, thank you vira" "Yeah, okay," Vira said. "Be more careful next time, Kroven," sister Allison said. "Alright were gonna go to the tavern, so cmon you two." "Yes, Sister Allison," It only took a few minutes, but it felt so much longer since I could see all the people throwing us glances.
"Alright Ill be only a few minutes," Okay," I replied. "So what does sister Allison need from the tavern?" Vira Said while sitting on the bench in front of the tavern, "I think it's pretty obvious," I replied with a smirk, "No way, Sister Allison can't drink shes a disciple, and God Karoth forbids his disciples to drink." Vira argued, "I'm only joking, but who knows?" I replied, sister Allison walked out of the door, a disappointed look on her face, "What am I gonna do?" She muttered Nervously "What's wrong, sister Allison?" Vira Said worried, "Well im not supposed to say anything, but under the circumstances, we are short on the payment to the Noble who runs Reshenford.
I was supposed to trade out this gold ring that Ms Elena gave me, but the buyer is nowhere to be found, and we have to pay now." "Is there anything we can do?" I replied, also worried, "No, the only thing I can do is bargain the ring directly, but it might not work." sister allison explained, still worried, "Well lets go figure this out. I'm sure he will be reasonable," Vira said, giving a slight smile. "well we have to," I replied, "You're right, well let's go:" sister allison said, calming down a little