Delphine started to shiver as her warm body and flesh were being held tightly by the Wolf Queen, and she couldn't let herself escape. Then, Lagertha started to smell her neck and throat, and her head went up and down as she was feeling Delphine.
"I wonder what that man would think if he saw you like that. I'd wager he might ask you out one day," Lagertha said. Then, Delphine pushes Lagertha away from her, and she covers her shoulders after hearing Lagertha say that.
"Ugh, get away from me. I'll let you know that Simon and I just met. If he ever wants to take me out, he and I will have to know each other much more," Delphine said.
"But still, you shouldn't be so impulsive. Get attached to him, and you'll be the one who gets hurt," Lagertha said.
"It's none of your concern if I get damaged or not. I will take care of Simon, and I will protect him from whatever stands in my way. Do we have an understanding?"
"Yes. Of course, we do. I came to give this to you."
Lagertha pulled a large black paper from her pocket and rolled it back to normal as there was a rare item that she wanted to show Delphine. Delphine's eyes widened with surprise as she saw the thing that Lagertha was holding in her hands; it was unlike anything she had ever seen before. Lagertha held two marbles that had the face of a werewolf; the eyes were glowing brightly, and the color of the eyes was bright red.
"What... on earth is this?" Delphine asked.
Then Lagertha answered and said to her, "They are for your sword and that hunter's sword. Trust me. They will prove quite useful on your journey. I know what it is you yearn for, Delphine. I can help you, and I have the power to make sure that everything goes according to plan. However, without the materials you need, and without all the help you can get, the end of your path will be impossible, and the consequences will be fatal. Because as of right now and at this moment, you are unequipped for the job."
Delphine took a good look at the fascinating object that the Wolf Queen gave to her; it was an item that would assist her as she hunts down many more demons.
"We'll meet again, Delphine. Farewell," Lagertha said. And so, Lagertha walked away from Delphine and continued to walk on until she disappeared into the shadows.
Delphine began to wonder and question how and why did Lagertha come by such a gift that she can use for her ebony greatsword. She felt like she didn't need any new additions to her sword because she thought that the blade itself was enough to cut down five demons in a single blow. Although she wasn't fond of the Wolf Queen, Delphine knew that she had to put her trust in her if she wishes to progress further. She knew that she had to cast her jealousy of Lagertha aside, and it would be terrible if she went completely unprepared. Then, she places those marbles into her pocket, and she slowly walked back to where Simon was sitting.
Meanwhile, Simon was gathering what was left of the deer and saved half for Delphine and the rest for himself. He was eating all by himself as Delphine was speaking with Lagertha about personal matters and other essential things. Simon was used to hunting all sorts of animals that roamed in the wildlands and vast forests, and he never got bored of hunting. He also had to get used to hunting demons and surviving the countless nights that would befall him. Now, he follows the Ebony Warrior wherever she goes, and he has a feeling that he might be able to know her much more than other women that he has encountered.
She sure has been gone for a long time. Must be taking a big one. Simon thought. Then, Simon saw Delphine coming back to him, and he saw that she was not acting as she was a few minutes ago.
"Ah, Delphine. You're back. I dried the rest of the meat, so if you ever want any, just let me know," Simon said. But before he could say anything else, he saw that Delphine had seen something or someone that made her refuse to tell him anything.
She had a bold, yet serious look on her face as she stared at Simon; her eyes seemed to glow brightly as the full moon appeared in the sky.
"Oh, is... something wrong, Delphine?" Simon asked.
"Simon, your sword. Hand it over," Delphine said.
"You... want me to give you my sword?"
"Just for a few seconds."
Then, Simon handed her his double-edged steel sword, and he watched her grab out a marble that she received from Lagertha. He gave a good look at the valuable item that Delphine was carrying and watched her rub the sword with the carving. Then, lots of smoke started to emerge from the marble and onto the edges of the long blade, and the smoke remained on the sword.
"What on earth is that?" Simon asked.
Then, Delphine answered and said to him, "I don't know what it called. But it's an unbridled marble that is useful for the toughest and powerful of night creatures. The smoke is mixed with garlic and salt, and anyone who has hunted a demon before knows that demons are allergic to salt. Even though my sword can kill as many demons as possible, it will still need to be consecrated with magic. Magic has been around for many centuries, and many hunters, travelers, adventurers, and sorcerers have used magic to drive their enemies away. But we are using that magic to our advantage.
"We do what we please, and we will cleanse the earth of all the night creatures and their masters. Nothing shall stand in our way. You understand that, right?"
"Yes, I understand."
"Good. You can have your sword back."
Then, Simon took the handle of the blade and gazed upon the massive upgrade that was added to his weapon. He seemed to have a higher advantage with his sword than before, and he began to imagine how powerful he must be with the magic added to his blade. Then, he watched as Delphine did the same thing with her ebony greatsword, and he marveled at the fact that they seemed to have some sort of power inside the two of them. Even though Delphine had the upper hand than Simon when it came to fighting demons, she still had to trust her instincts. Then, the full moon started to be covered in blood before Delphine and Simon, and the cold wind started to breeze.
"Simon, prepare yourself!" Delphine shouted. Then Simon started to walk next to Delphine and held his sword as he began to be ready against the demonic onslaught.
The ground started to shake, and a large group of about forty demons began to walk before Delphine and Simon; they all carried swords and axes. The difference now is that some leader or some demon-possessed man controls none of them. The demons have heard of the death of the Daedra, who ruled the castle of Eastmarch, and now they seek revenge against the Ebony Warrior. The creatures had all sorts of hatred and contempt against the knight who brutally fought against them and their other friends. Every single night, they desperately try to come up with new plans to cut her down, but they have all failed.
"Simon, stay behind me!" Delphine said.
"Delphine, I don't know. I mean... there's so many of them, and you might—" Simon said.
"DON'T ARGUE WITH ME, SIMON! Stay behind me, and you'll be alright!" She shouted. And so, Simon did as she said and walked behind her, and he could hear all of the growls and shrieks that the demons made.
"Simon, just... don't worry about me. Stick with me, and we will make it through the night," Delphine said. Then, one of the demons walked towards Delphine and pointed his blade at Delphine as the other creatures stood and watched.
"The murderer of thousands of our legion stands before us?" The demon asked.
"The one who will not stand and watch her people suffer by your kind," Delphine said.
"We shall tear you limb from limb. In the end, you will be the one begging for your miserable life!"
Then, that demon ran towards Delphine and pointed his sword at her chest to stab her, and he was determined not to let his comrades down. Unfortunately, Delphine had the upper hand, and she used her greatsword and slices off the demon's arm. All of the demons in front of her were shocked and disturbed by how powerful she was against them; they all trembled at the way she fought against them.