S.Y. 641 Agi 6 7:44 S.Q. - Manshu Kingdom Campground
It was a happy reunion between both Gixoh and Darina. Both of them had a lot to discuss. Liam and his troops went ahead and resupplied. They informed me that we would be heading over to Wathonia next, where princess Airana is being held.
"I want to thank you again for saving me. Sorry for everything that happened. I hear Liam and you plan on heading over to save my sister next, is that correct?"
[Gixoh]
"Yeah, I believe so."
[Twilight]
"You know why don't you sit this battle out, and Gixoh you should join this time. This guy's pretty weak anyway."
[Liam, joining the conversation]
"I'm not sure I'd agree after the battle we had"
[Gixoh]
"Thank you. Don't believe a single word he says."
[Twilight]
"Well either way I have a different task for you two. You see at the edge of the border to Wathonia there's an air duct. I'm pretty sure the both of you can fit."
[Liam]
"So if we go that way instead, does it mean we'll run into less of the Cult members?"
[Temti]
"Not necessarily, You have an easier time going by them, but you'll be at the height of their forces."
[Liam]
"So why is it just us two? Can't we get any back up from some of your men?"
[Temti]
"Well, I had a few people scout ahead, and it seems they have a Militia surrounding the tower. So I'm going to need all my men for it. As well as Gixoh, if you're fully rested that is."
[Liam]
"If it's okay can we head out tomorrow? I actually want to spend some time catching up with my mother."
[Gixoh]
"Okay, that's fine, that gives us all time to prepare. You should rest up too."
[Liam]
S.Y. 641 Agi 7 3:56 S.Q. - Wathonia Border
When we arrived at the Border Liam guided me over to the air duct, he also gave us a way to signal him. Where Temti and I ventured off on our own. It didn't take us long till we ended up at a more open area.
[New Item Acquired: Shiergon]
[New Quest Acquired]
"Can you believe it, apparently the Guardian Knights are attacking us right now."
[Cult - Member 1]
"Really with the amount of people we have, isn't that kind of reckless of them?
[Cult - Member 2]
"Yeah, it is but I doubt the boss has any issues with it."
[Cult - Member 1]
While the two Cult members were talking, Temti and I slowly began to approach the next air duct entrance. As I tried to remove the cover one of the screws fell off making a loud noise.
[Clang]
"What was that?"
[Cult - Member 2]
"I'm not sure."
[Cult - Member 1, heading over to check it out]
Luckily we were able to get into the air duct and cover our tracks before they noticed us. It was a long journey, after our last encounter we tried our best to avoid any more open spaces. Eventually we got to an area with multiple pathways. We tried each one. The first was just an empty room, no guards were around when we entered so we were pretty lucky in that regard. When we went back to try one of the other paths, we found a corpse, and with it we found a couple of nice items. It also seemed to be unlocked so we snuck around a bit. We found a guard station that was unmanned and a pair of keys that were left behind.
[Alarms blaring]
"We've got to hurry, it seems the Guardian knights are actually making some leeway in this battle. The Boss says we're going to need everyone at this point."
[Cult - Member 1]
"Hold on, let me grab my weapons then."
[Cult - Member 2]
"I think someone's coming, we better hurry back or we'll be caught."
[Temti]
After I grabbed the Keys we bolted back into the air duct.
"Did you see that?"
[Cult - Member 2]
"See what?"
[Cult - Member 1]
"Nevermind, I thought I saw someone run into the cell over there."
[Cult - Member 2]
"I doubt it, that prisoner has been dead for a while now, plus this block is empty. Anyway grab your stuff before we get reprimanded for being late."
[Cult - Member 1]
The last pathway actually had someone in it.
"Pss can you hear me? By any chance is your name Airana?"
[Twilight]
"Yeah it is, who's asking and why are you in the air duct?"
[Airana, looking up at Twilight]
"My name is Twilight, my companion and I were asked by your mother to find and rescue you as well as your siblings."
[Twilight]
"My mother? So she's fine, I hope she isn't worrying too much. How bout my father...did he survive?"
[Airana]
"Sadly, no he did not. But we don't have time to worry about him. We still have to make it out ourselves."
[Twilight]
"How are we supposed to get out if the cells are locked?"
[Airana]
"We've got that handled, don't worry."
[Temti]
Temti went ahead and unlocked the cell, and we began to make our escape. We began to battle our way up the tower, we were lucky because there weren't a lot of Cult Members since Liam was still having his battle above. We fought our way through a few of them. Eventually, we made it to the top of the tower, and finally we could see how the devastation had taken place. I could see Liam's flagship from a distance. It still had its full perstin, as if it had not been in a single battle. Once Airana, Temti, and I were at a safer distance from the tower we went ahead and shot off the Shiergon that Liam provided. His ship made its way over to us from that point.
"I'm glad to see that you're doing well princess."
[Liam, as he bows]
"I'm glad to see you're okay as well. By any chance do you know what has become of the rest of the family?"
[Airana, as she gestures Liam to stand]
"I'll begin with the good news, your mother is safe and we've rescued Gixoh. Unfortunately, the bad news is that Sirisa and Lepricus are still being held captive. As for your father…well, he sacrificed himself for the rest of the kingdom."
[Liam]
"Sacrificed, the last thing I remember was him fighting with you and your troops before my mother told us to escape. Exactly what happened after that."
[Airana]
"I think it's better if I take you back to the capital. Your mom should explain this to you instead. Gixoh will be glad to see you safe as well."
[Liam]
"What about the battle, how are we supposed to make it through all of this? "
[Temti]
"Don't worry my men have it covered."
[Liam]
"Hey as long as we can get from point A to B without any trouble then it's fine with me."
[Twilight]
We all began to board the ship and set sail back to the border. As we made our final approach, one of the cult ships fired off its cannon and landed a direct hit. It startled the crew, and from there we were boarded. Liam still had his men pull towards the board in order for Airana, Temti, and I to escape.