The Lost Crown
Chapter 3:
"Man is predestined to go to war, because he is envious and greedy."
That same night, while I was lying on his thighs, and his tears were streaming down my face, in this wonderful moment, it felt like we were being watched by someone, we both realized we were being watched, I noticed that I was being chased since that When the fire accident happened, we pretend to be distracted so that an individual can reveal himself. And as he had planned, it turned out.
- Now ... What two lovebirds are doing here at this hour, it seems they were having fun - said the guy in an intimidating tone.
- I knew you were deciding your donkey, since that time that fire accident happened to me - I replied to him.
- Ham? What do you mean I knew I was there if you knew why I didn't do anything? - refuted the individual.
Louise at that moment was not understanding anything, she was looking at the two of us talking without doing anything, she seemed to be upset with him for ruining our good moment ... I am also because it was very comfortable just the two of us and this guy seems to be one threat i don't know what he came to do here maybe he's just a thief before i could do anything. Louise took the first step.
"Shut up now, both of you, or I'll shut up myself," Louise said, quite angrily.
- Look ... It looks like your girlfriend is very angry - said the thief.
- SHE IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND, YOU IDIOT! and she is not stressed with me but with you - I refuted.
Before I could do anything Louise drew her sword and advanced directly on the thief she attacked him with the back of the name just throwing him on the ground the thief as soon as he fell to the ground he saw that we were not as weak as he thought, as well he fell to the ground he said: - Wow! You are not bad at all, as I was told, no, you are even better than mentioned -, said the thief, without interruption and surprised he said - at that time you were not being watched by me, but by someone else.
At that moment, I had realized that this guy's aura was different from what I had felt before. Maybe it's a friend of his, I think it's better to ask who they are and what they want with us.
- Who are you? and what do they want with us? - I asked.
- I'm sorry for not introducing myself before, my name is Markos Snowdin, very pleased Raynard, and I'm a mercenary.
- How do you know where I was and who put the reward? - I asked curiously.
As soon as I asked the question, he stood up ignoring me totally, he tried to stab the Louise who had knocked him over.
- Louise watch out! - I held out my hands.
As soon as I held out my hands, the fire was forming around her, thus forming a fireball, my hands were hot and in those seconds that he tried to stab her I threw the flames from my hands without realizing how I did such a thing , hitting him hard and burning him completely, Markos Snowdin fell to the ground, burned and killed.
- Raynard! How did you do it? Asked Louise, startled.
- I don't know, it just happened.
- But, beginners in magic can not do magic without reciting magic words, how did you do it?
- I have no idea.
After that I decided to tell her about what happened to me.
"So you're having a surge in your energy flow," said Louise.
- Flow of energy? - I asked without knowing what it was.
- Yes, the flow of energy is what is inside, close your eyes and image a sphere with air inside, now imagine that inside that sphere there is an element that you know how to manipulate and then let the element gently come out of it.
- Okay I will try.
After this procedure I imagined the way she explained to me, maybe this is the easiest method to manipulate magic, so I imagined I felt an intense heat, and I was listening to Louise screaming.
- Raynard !, Raynard !.
- What's it? - I answered scared.
- Look at your hands.
Yes, my hands were on fire like at that time, really the method she told me worked.
- Ahhhhh !!, now I can finally do magic - I shouted quite excitedly.
- But now how do I stop this fire in my hands ?! - I asked.
- YOU IDIOT, YOU DON'T even KNOW THE PRINCIPLES OF MAGIC ?, never be with her active for more than 3 minutes, you will suffer collateral damage - Don't wait !, He is not feeling anything ?, Strange - she thought, then she told me he explained: - Just imagine it again, but now imagine the element coming back into the sphere, its flow of energy.
If I knew it was just that, I would have done it a long time ago ...
- What do you mean collateral damage? Oh, stop it, "I said, laughing horribly.
"Nothing, forget it," Louise said strangely.
- We will need to fix this body.
- Really, how about we throw him in this lake? - I asked with the biggest wooden face in the world.
"No, let's give him a proper burial, you idiot," Louise said seriously.
Maybe I can look cold, but that mercenary could have killed us if we were strong, but I think she is right.
- Maybe he needed money, to take care of his daughter, or to support his home, or even to survive - said Louise - Not all mercenaries are bad and do it for pure fun - he said next.
- S-right, I understand already - I refuted a little sullen.
What she said, in a way touched me, in the deepest feeling, I'm feeling guilty about everything now, thanks Louise.
- I won't tell the master anything, and neither will you understand? - Louise said annoyed with the event.
- I understand, I didn't plan to tell him anymore, rumf - I replied upset.
The next day, Louise and I pretended that nothing happened, as soon as I woke up I went to train as usual with the master but I was not able to concentrate on training because of the previous events, so I couldn't lose my focus otherwise he would suspect something has happened, shit? what is this headache? Ham? This is my mother, out of nowhere I started to feel severe pain, it felt like my memories were coming back.
- Raynard? Shit, it looks like he passed out, "Raash said, confused.
While I was unconscious wine memories in my head, it seems that it happened before I woke up dead, it seems that my mother was killed I was crying while I was unconscious from remembering my mother, it seems that there was more to remember but I was too unfocused it looks like there was a fog in my mind, I opened my eyes slowly and looked at the ceiling and saw that I was in the temple, for a moment I thought everything was a dream, but for some reason I was happy when I was here.
- Arrg ... What a pain - I said with my hands over my head.
"So you woke up, you dummy, lately you've been passing out often," Louise said, sitting next to me.
- So you were here looking after me all this time?
- Of course, you softie without me, you can't do anything right.
What an audacious girl, it is amazing how she can irritate me and make me happy at the same time, really without her I would be in trouble but I will not soften around her, otherwise I would be giving too much teaspoon, I don't want her to feel like last coke in the desert, but I am very grateful to her. I'll try to get up soon.
- Arrh ... I am very grateful for you taking care of me - I said relieved.
"Not that idiot, I just did it because of the master's command," Louise said sheepishly.
This girl is really hard to deal with, but it is easy to see how kind she is, so when I got up I went to see Master Raash, it looked like he was busy, but he greeted me.
- Have you woken up boy?
- Yes sir, master please, let's continue with the training.
I thought about talking about that business with the master that happened to me. Maybe he can teach me more how to control.
- Master, I have to tell you something that happened to me.
- Which is?
Louise looked at me and shook her head, it looked like she was trying to tell if I was crazy.
- Master, I can set fire to my hands, but I don't know how to control it well.
It looked like he wasn't that impressed.
- Do you think I didn't notice, boy? I already knew - then he says - I just needed you to tell me, I also know about the guy from the forest who attacked them.
At this moment I was surprised and at the same time afraid that he would be upset with us.
- Well, I'm not going to be upset about something like that, worse things will happen in your life.
Well ... I was confused, but with the things that have been happening it seems that this is starting to become normal, I don't know why, but it seems that I only attract disasters.
- Don't get me wrong boy, but there is no escape - said Raash coldly - Let's continue with the training - he said right after.
Without realizing it Louise was gone, hours passed and we finished with the daily training, I asked the old man if I could go down the mountain to go to the city to buy some things, he allowed me but if Louise went with me, she he mumbled a little but accepted in the end. while we were going down the hill I felt that something was watching me in the forest, but now it seems that it was that same presence.
When we went down to Regar the city near the mountain of the Temple of Peace, we visited the fair to buy fruits and vegetables and prepare the delicious soup ever, Louise was in a bad mood as always, I don't even bother with it anymore, a man from nowhere came in front of me and said strange things like: - Peace !, you finally showed up -, Louise said not to call these crazy people, so we moved on, I really wanted to buy new clothes so I asked her to take me to the store .
Louise crossed her arms and looked me straight in the eye as she left the room in this outfit.
- Look ... It didn't look bad on you.
I don't have a lot of preferences for clothes, but since she praised it then it looks great.
"Thank you," I said with a smile on my face.
At that moment, her eyes shone and her face quickly became flushed, I don't know what caused it, but I'll keep that expression in my mind forever, it was so beautiful.
- W-what was your idiot? Why are you looking at me like that? She said, stuttering.
- Nothing, I'm not looking at anything.
Until she decided to cover her face with her hair, when she is outside that temple she looks so feminine, but when we are there with the old man she is thick and quite cold with me, you will understand, I am confused if she hates me or likes me my presence. We went back to the temple and the master was meditating, I was thinking about training with Louise, but she looked very tired and I decided to go training alone, but there was something strange about my sword, did she look more polished? I can't say, but she really was looking younger, instead of that all-rusted sword.
The master must have done something with my sword, I will continue with my training, my strong desire to protect everyone around me, that's what makes me train constantly, I don't know why but that will is something that woke up in me since I was eight when I saw my friends being beaten by the bullies of the village I came from, - Wait, who are they ?, Evon? Celestia? Shit! My friends, now I remember everything that happened to me, arrg !!!! - I shouted throughout the temple.
Desperately Louise appeared.
- What happened Raynard?
I was on my knees, mourning the death of my friends that I had forgotten some time ago, but now it all makes sense, that temple with that old man called Izigon, sent me here, Tulius' son of a bitch, I will never forgive him.
- Louise, now I remember everything, everything that happened, how I got here.
- Seriously? that's great, so it must have been what was causing you to faint.
- Yeah, maybe ...
- Shouldn't we tell the master? maybe he knows something.
I agreed with her to tell the master, he was relieved to know that I will stop fainting and as I thought, he didn't know anything, now I had another new reason to strengthen myself and not let that happen again, and I swore that I won't let that happen again with my friends.
The next day I trained with Raash all morning, so I again challenged him to a duel.
- Master, shall we duel one more time? - I said convinced.
"I accept, it was about time," said Raash happily.
Then our duel started, he was stopped, so I went after him with my onslaught, he managed to dodge my attack but I quickly turned the sword against him and he quickly had to draw his sword to defend, so we exchanged blows with the swords, it seemed that he was under a lot of pressure.
"It looks like he's improved boy," Raash said with a smile on his face.
- Yeah, I think so, but it's still not enough! - I said seriously.
So when we crossed the swords, I used my hit that I've been training, "Lunar Cut" I cut the sword from bottom to top in 180 °, thus forming a reflex similar to the waning moon, when I struck this blow in the Raash the sword he could barely block it, so while the reflection was still in the air I used my fire magic.
- "Flaming Moon!" I shouted.
"Shit, that boy," thought Raash, impressed by the blow.
The reflection of the waning waning moon was directly on Raash, but something happened that I had not foreseen, Raash formed a magical barrier making my magic attack totally useless, it formed a big smoke screen, I couldn't see anything until it came in a incredible speed over me and I hit the ground with a creep on my leg.
- Do you think I also don't know how to use magic boy? Said Raash confidently.
- Of course I know, I just thought I would not use it now - I said - But at least I made you use magic and draw your sword haha - I spoke soon afterwards confident of the person I became.
"This kid ... It really is impressive, it evolved really fast," thought Raash.
- Go rest a little boy, and see where Louise is.
- Yes sir.
I went to Louise's room and knocked on the door, and she didn't answer, but the door was open so I pushed, as soon as I opened the door she was lying asleep, I approached slowly and she looked very hot, I put my hand on her forehead and she was burning with fever, it was my turn to return the favor, I took a bucket of warm water and a cloth, so I wet it and dried it well and put it on her forehead, after some time her panting seems to have stopped a little, then I changed the cloth again, it may not seem like it, but I worry a lot about many things, and Louise is one of them, I put a bench beside her in case something worse happened and before I knew it, I slept on the bench.
The next day, when I woke up with my whole body aching from sleeping badly, Louise had woken up at the same time as me, and she stared at me without understanding anything.
- W-WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY ROOM! Said Louise angrily.
- Calm down, calm down, you were burning up in fever while sleeping, and I just wanted to return the favor.
- Ah, so thanks - she said totally embarrassed - Did you sleep on that bench? He asked shortly thereafter.
- Ah, yes, but don't worry about that hehe - I replied scratching my head.
- So ... It seems that I'm quite childish, right? Look at my room, lots of stuffed animals in every corner, it's just that I like animals a lot - Louise said with a flushed face.
- N-no, nothing like that, it's normal for people to like this, I love animals too.
Her eyes sparkled when I said those words, she seemed quite impressed, for some reason I feel a little twinge in my heart, when I see those bright green eyes of her, I want to keep those memories forever.
- Seriously! Do you love animals too? Said Louise excitedly.
- Of course, I took care of a lot of animals in my village.
- And what was it like there? Asked Louise.
"I don't remember very well, but I'm sure they had a lot of animals," I replied.
After that my stomach rumbled, and I remembered I forgot to have dinner, but we kept talking interesting things and it seems that we are starting to get along now, it makes me very happy, I look forward to more moments like this. The old man was always meditating, and I wondered why he meditated so much.
- Hey hey, Louise, why does the master meditate so much? I asked, almost whispering.
- He says that medications help you to control your energy flow more, and also help you find your peace.
- Maybe I should spend more time meditating too.
So I did it, I sat next to the master without making any noise, I was in a position that oxygen could flow well through my body and I closed my eyes, for a while I couldn't feel anything too much, but after thirty minutes passed , I heard an unfamiliar and thick voice.
"Finally kid," said the unknown stranger happily.
It was all dark, I couldn't see anything, just hear that strange voice.
- Who are you? Where am I? - I asked confused.
- This is our world.
I was outraged at what he meant by "ours" as this body is mine.
- What do we mean?
- Yes, our world, I also have the right to use it, how do you think you know how to use fire magic without reciting?
When he finished saying that, I started to see more of the place and what I saw were rocks on fire and there was a huge red dragon.
- So this is all your fault?
- I wouldn't say blame, but please, arrogant kid - said the dragon in a thick tone - It seems that our time is running out boy, I hope to see you again, don't forget my name, Dorm- - said right after without saying his name.
Before I could hear his name, I came back to consciousness and opened my eyes, got up, but when I realized it was too late, the master wasn't even there anymore, so I went to the salon to talk to Louise about something funny.
Yesterday when she was sleeping, I started laughing because she was dreaming about me.
- Louise, you were having dreams about me are you? I asked quietly.
- Me? Of course not, I would never dream of you - she replied sulkily.
- Because why, yesterday you are saying, "They are coming" and "Watch out Raynard" I imitated with her voice.
After saying those words I started to laugh.
"I wasn't even dreaming, you idiot, at least I don't remember anything," she said thickly.
- Okay then.
After that I took my sword and went to train with the training dolls, my sword was so strong, it seemed that every day that I used it it got stronger and stronger, but for some reason it has this old appearance, I already tried everything to fix it, but to no avail, but I am happy and I like it anyway.
"Raynard," called the old man.
- Ham?
"I need to explain something to you," Raash said somberly.
It was a private conversation so we went to a place where no one could hear us.
- I have been analyzing your sword for some time, and somehow it has a magical aura around it, it seems to be very strong.
- How can you feel the strength of things? - I asked - What do you mean by my sword being magical? - I asked right after.
- I don't know where that sword came from, but keep it with you and don't let anyone take it.
- Oh, all right, I won't let you, in fact I love this sword a lot, my mother used to say it belonged to my father, but she always lived alone and I never met him.
My mother told stories about my father, but she said that he almost never came, he had a good reason. He was always busy traveling around the world to protect us, that's what she said, I believe that on some of these trips he found this sword and saved it for me when he uses it someday, she said that I was adopted by her when I I was still a baby but my father always showed up to see me.
Before I knew it the night fell, I went to my room I felt my bed I was kind of down and thoughtful about the dragon, I didn't want to tell anyone so I avoided telling Louise and the old man, I have sure none of them would solve the problem "Grwooon ..." shit, i'm hungry i'm going to prepare something for me to eat i went to the kitchen and feel like i was being watched again by that same presence.
I didn't care about that, as long as I didn't pose a threat, the other day I wanted to know how to feel the opponent's strength just by seeing his aura, so I went directly to the master, who was in the hall.
- Master can teach me how to feel the opponent's strength?
- I was deciding to teach you that soon.
- Seriously? And why didn't you teach me soon?
- It's not like that boy, it requires a lot of concentration.
- Don't doubt me, I'm a prodigy remember?
Without even saying anything, we were already doing the training, the old man explained how to do it, just feel the opponent's aura as usual and focus on your statistics, so you will know the opponent's statistics based on yours. I tested it on the master, but nothing happened.
- Boy, you tried to test me, didn't you?
- Yes, but why didn't it work?
- Why are you not concentrating enough.
I tried again, and to no avail, it is not possible that it must have some trick.
- Boy, there are two ways to feel the opponent's strength, there are those who know through the first physical contact, and there are the most sensitive ones who already know as soon as they see the opponent, I'm sure you are more sensitive.
- But I'm trying, don't wait.
From that moment, mathematical numbers came to my head and I was able to read their statistics.
Raash:
Strength: 600
Magic: 900
Agility: 650
Intelligence: 1200
Total: 3350
- Master! I can read, now I see, old man, you are really strong, I calculated 3350 of total power!
- I do not believe that he really managed to do it very fast, he really is a prodigy - thought Raash - My congratulations boy, you got it and got it right - he said right after.
When I finished my training, I went to Louise right away, so I could see her full power.
Louise:
Strength: 400
Magic: 1400
Agility: 300
Intelligence: 700
Total: 2800
- Louise really is very strong, I don't want to mess with her again, what a fear ... - I thought.
Louise for having more magic than the old man, maybe she really worked hard at training spells, maybe I should ask her for some tips sometime.
- Raynard we have to leave here I have been having nightmares ... I'm scared Raynard - she said that with a scared look.
- I'm getting stronger, I'll protect you Louise, try to get some rest. I will dedicate myself more to training, don't worry.
After I saw her scared and crying face, I can't rest until I can make her feel safe, I have to protect her and Master Raash. I won't forgive myself if something happens to them.
I kept walking until I found the master meditating as usual, but from a distance I could see an aura of energy that surrounded him. It was out of the ordinary ... You don't see that every day.
- Ah ... master?
- Hmm ...?
- I've been thinking and I think it would be better if I trained more than usual, I want to be really strong. I want to be able to protect everyone around me.
- So be it, get ready boy.
- Right.
2 years later...
So at last two years have passed since I started my intense training, I am 18 years old now. Besides, I developed my fighting technique very well and I master some parts of my magic, a lot about my aspect is still hidden. But I feel that I am much stronger than before, Louise helped me a lot to master my magic side and said some crucial things for my development and today is the day that I will ask her out. By the way, I met my master a lot, he ended up becoming a friendlier and more open person, he told me a lot about my father's stories and I ended up discovering that my father once welcomed him as an apprentice and squire. My sword also evolved as I got stronger and stronger.
- Master, I'm going!
- Take a little more care this time! He said with a smile on his face.
Louise has been sad and somewhat strange for some time now, it seems that she has changed a lot since she told me about her nightmares. I don't blame you at all, but today I'm going to ask you out with me.
"Her door is open again," I thought to myself.
When I leaned against the door, she left the room, pushing me against the wall. Right after that she holds my hand and says:
- They are already here, we have to go now!
She took my hand and pulled me very fast towards the stairs. While we are running through the temple she asks me where the master was, I look at her and realize that I never saw her with that face of fear and anger.
- I think he's out there meditating - a little scared I say.
- We don't have much time, the sooner we get out of here the better!
Coming close to where the master used to meditate, I could already hear the sounds of swords and bangs of magic impact, after hearing this, smoke and fire start to exhale from my mouth. I feel like I can get this over with here and now!
- Louise won't let go of my hand!
- Right!
I took the race at an unusual speed, it was like I was flying. When we finally got to where the master was, there were bodies scattered almost everywhere, I don't know for sure, but it's around 13, but later on I saw that Raash was fighting 5 more beings and was seriously injured.
- Master!
- Escape from here boy is a trap! -
I could only think of everything that happened before, I don't believe it could be happening again. I want to protect the people I love!
- Raynard! Was Louise's voice.
In a burst of rage I drew my sword, which was covered in flames. I kept cutting each one in half until I reached my master.
- I'm finally here, master.
"I see you got really stronger, boy," he said in a tired, shaky voice.
"Sorry, Raynard," said Louise.
After she says that, a beam of electricity passes through my right chest. At the same time my eyesight blur and I lose my strength. When I turn around I see Louise crying and behind her on the roofs there are more of these soldiers.
- Why? Louise.
- Raynard! Said my master with the rest of his strength.
- Your services are no longer needed Louise, take her! Said one of the soldiers.
- YOUR SONS OF BITCHES !! - I get up leaning on my sword.
They prepare a volley of arrows and then shoot at me. But before they could hit me, a big pillar of energy falls on me preventing anything from crossing, I dizzy walk backwards falling sitting without the strength to get up.
- What are they doing?! Kill him soon!
After a few seconds, a silhouette descends down the pillar and the entire pillar of energy gradually fades, followed by a voice.
- I finally found you, Paz.
I lift my head and look towards a person wearing large, shiny armor and holding a shield. Look at this person made me feel that everything was in control, I felt protected and calm.
- Who are you? I ask in a shaky voice.
- I am the protection aspect and I came here to help you, but now stay there and get some rest, let me take over from here.
He made a barrier around me and the master, but through the barrier I was able to fight against our enemies. They had already taken Louise away from the fight, I wish I could have done everything differently ...
- Is that all they can do ?! - Said the aspect while laughing.
I could see him casting spears and throwing at the enemies they seemed to be made of jade, he was impaling one by one until there were only people left in the place. After all the battle ceases he lowers the barriers that protected us.
- They won't stop coming until you're dead Raynard, we have to be far away from here when they get back. - said the aspect.
- Yes ... Sure, but who are they?
- They are soldiers trained by the Elves especially to kill beings like us, but these do not compare at all with the Elven elite.
He was calm and without any injuries, his armor was also intact.
- Oh it looks like you're hurt, I'll carry you to your path.
- But what about, my master?
- You must follow the fate Raynard, I will stay here to hold you as long as I can - said the wounded and tired master.
- But you can die!
I walk over to him and hug him crying - You can't do this to me, master. We can get away together.
- I'm dying boy, there's nothing you can do, just go your way to peace.
- I can't leave you here, I'll stay and fight by your side!
- Peace we have to go.
- Tell Louise that I forgive her.
- I'll say yes.
- And Raynard, your father used to tell me this: '' Never lose your essence despite adversity ''. I always liked to hear him say that, this is my last gift boy, take care and if you happen to meet him, say that I see him in valhalla.
- Leave it ... Goodbye master.
- Get on my back, we don't have much time.
I gradually saw the temple I used to live in turning into a nightmare. I could see my master wearing a detonation seal on his heart ... I saw that he was destined to protect me at any cost.
- Don't feel guilty, peace, he knew what he was getting into.
- Yeah, I know...
After walking for a while I could see the temple from afar ... After a few minutes I heard an explosion noise coming from there, I could see the smoke rising from here ... He fought with everything he had to keep us safe. saved. I swear I will bring you back Louise, whatever the cost.
- I think we should find some shelter. This blizzard is making me hungry.
- When I came with Louise to buy food and other things, we used a trail that passed through a small village. We must follow this path for a few hours to get there.
- Oh, right! come on! He said, shouting and cheerful.
After we walked for a few hours, we finally arrived at the village that I had mentioned before. The snow was already much calmer and the weather was becoming more stable, I could see some children dancing around a huge fire while the adults prepared what seemed to be a banquet.
- I think we got there at a good time.
- Yes, I think so.
After we approached the village, I heard the chime of a bell, the children came into the houses ... I think they looked scared, the adults came to see who we were. They didn't appear to be nervous or hostile, but I would say that they were taking some kind of caution.
- We need help! we don't want to hurt them! - said the aspect.
- Something left them like this. What could it be?
- I don't know for sure, but we must be careful.
The village of this village quickly approached and greeted us.
- Sorry for the somewhat strange reception, my name is Julie and I am responsible for taking care of this village.
- Hi Julie, so my friend here is very hurt and needs immediate care ... Can you break this branch for us? I can pay in services.
- Are you going to give them to me like that? what had we agreed on? - I say whispering to him.
- These people are good people, just relax a little. - he said with a doubtful smile on his face.
- You just met them DRUGS!
- Relax my friend, go with them and I will take off our rank. - he said it without any concern.
- Okay, come with us! Said Mrs. Julie.
He put me down and I was able to walk to a house in the center of the village. On the way I saw the curious children looking at me through the window with a look shining with curiosity. They must have been dying to go out and get a closer look at what was going on, when I arrived at the house and lay on a bed, soon some girls came to help me with the injuries. The room was warm and comfortable and reminded me a lot of when I arrived at the temple ...
"We have to take off your armor to treat your injuries," said one of the girls.
- Okay ... Just don't touch my sword. Please.
- Okay, put it next to the bed and sit on the bed so we can treat you.
After I sat on the bed I removed my shirt so that my wound would be treated, but I was surprised when one of them said:
- It seems that it is almost healing, this is very strange. Let's just clean the wound and put some bandages on, you'll be fine in no time.
I remember Louise going through my chest with a lightning bolt ... It shouldn't be healing, not in such a short time.
- Okay ... - said the nurse in response
After a few hours of rest I wake up to a song coming from outside and what seemed like a big party. When looking at a small table beside the bed I saw some food and a lamp ... After eating a little I put on my clothes, grab my sword and go towards that revelry that was outside, when opening at the door of the house I see my friend dancing and drinking together with the people of the village. It's amazing how he gets along so quickly with people ...
- Look who woke up! Come here.
The children came running towards me and asked me several questions that it was even difficult to understand in so many words that they spoke. I walked until I sat beside the huge fire that was located in the center of the village, after a while he sits beside me and offers me some type of meat.
- Take it, you need to eat well and I didn't even say my name to you, did I? Oh yes, my name is Sig Wald, but my name is Wald. Is that you?
- My name is Raynard.
- Oh cool, I'll go there and enjoy a little more. By the way there are some beautiful girls here and the drink is also very good. You will enjoy your youth! I'll just be in the drink.
- Okay, come on!
The kids came back to me and asked me to tell a story or do something nice. After telling some good stories, they ended up sleeping. I ended up deciding to do the same, the parents came and took them inside their houses and I went towards my room.
I woke up around noon and soon got ready, put on new clothes and my armor. But as soon as I finished dressing Julie immediately entered the room and saw me ready to go.
- So are you going?
- I have to go my way, I don't have much time to act.
- Your friend left early, said we were supposed to help you, and he sent you this bag with coins.
- Are you telling me he's already gone? When was that?
- I think it was early in the morning, he also sent you to say that if you need help he will come back from wherever he is. I think it was something like that.
- I thank you very much for having welcomed us and I am very grateful, but while I am here you are in danger. Here, keep those coins.
I put the bag of coins in her hand and head out of the house, hurrying out of there as soon as possible. As soon as I open the door she calls me and says:
- Since it's going to go that fast. At least stop by our blacksmith, he can help you with your armor. Here take this bag with some sweets and food.
- Ah ... Thank you very much.
- It is just below the village, about 5 minutes walk. Good luck, young man.
- Right.
After leaving the house I saw the village in the sunlight and it was such a calm and cool place, it reminded me a lot of my village ...
- Lady! If you come after me, say everything you know. I can't let you pay for me, don't worry, I'll take care of myself!
I run towards the blacksmith she had indicated to me ... After running through a small forest I could hear the hammer working. With each step I was closer, as soon as I could see the blacksmith's house, it emitted a lot of smoke for a common craftsman, I walk until I reach the place.
- Blacksmith!
- What the fuck !? I don't have time for bullshit from people like you!
- What are you talking about?! I only came here because of Julie!
- What has that old woman been talking about me?
- She said you could help me fix my armor.
- Since when did I become a charitable person who helps those in need? Besides, I have too many problems with the forge, I'm out of wood and fire to continue my work.
- If I solve your problem do I get a repair?
- I think it's fair, yes, yes it can be. Just do it!
I pull out my sword and cut the logs in a matter of minutes. then I light the furnace with a small ball of fire.
- Ready now can you help me?
- Hmmf right! Let me take a look at that sign there.
I remove the plate breastplate and place it on the counter so he can take a look and see if it will take long.
- What the fuck have you been up to while you used this? It has a huge hole that crosses the chest. This is difficult to fix and will take a long time, I recommend buying a new one or you can wait for someone who knows.
- I can't buy a new one, I gave all the money to help the village and Julie. There's no other way?
He looks at me with a look of mixed anger and pity. Then he says:
- I have an armor that I wore a long time ago, maybe it is not in a great condition, but I believe it is better than walking around without one. Follow me, I'll give you her.
- Okay.
I walked with him to a cellar. There were a lot of things, swords, axes, armor, among other things that many of them were dusty, after having gone through all this we arrived at a small room full of boxes and chests. In the center of one wall was an armor stand covered with some old fabric.
- Here it is, let me just take this and this.
After he removed the cloth there was a very well-kept and also incredibly beautiful armor. It was totally different from the things that were kept in the house.
- Will you give it to me? Are you sure?
- Don't fill it boy! And yes, I will give you my armor. I saw that you are a good guy, it reminds me a lot of when I was still fighting.
- Were you a warrior?
- Yes I was, I retired after realizing that I didn't fight for what I believed. I want you to wear that armor and fight for everything I didn't fight.
- I'll do it.
He leaves the place and says he will wait for me outside, after spending time wearing the armor I go up towards the furnace to meet you, when I got close to the man who was waiting for me I saw that he he was sitting and thoughtful. After a distracted time, he realizes I'm waiting and gets up to talk to me.
- I see that she looked good on you, so you're going to leave right?
- Yes, I will ... I can't stay long. I don't want to put anyone at risk.
- So since you're going, I want you to see this.
He then shows me a wanted poster with my photo, I already knew that, but seeing the poster is even more frightening than I expected ...
- You must be careful.
- Leave it to me. Bye.
After I say goodbye to you, I pick up my things and head towards the town of Regar just below the village, I must go through a trail that I used to walk with Louise. With no chance for me to get lost, I must arrive before dark.