"Once again, forgive my subordinate's rudeness Sir Balthazar." Kelinor Bowed again.
"What brings you here High Paladin?" Balthazar asked Kelinor.
"Us being here were a mere chance, we are on our way back from our business on Brellia then our scouts spotted smokes from afar. We came to investigate and soon enough we encountered a group of cultist east from here, few of my men are still on a pursue but we've recovered the captured mages and civilians." Kelinor Explained in detail. "How about you sir, from what I know this place is quite far from Althrea."
"A fairy spots this burning village, I came to investigate. I used teleportation magic from Althrea to here.". Balthazar answered.
"Then I owe my utmost thanks to you for saving this village sir." Balthazar then went towards Zaiyan and Alfred.
"These two needs immediate care.". Kelinor nods and commanded his men to carry the two. "Also, here." Balthazar handed Kelinor a metal box. "An artifact. A weapon used by the enemy. Take this to the high council". Kelinor received the metal box from Balthazar.
"And what about this guy sir?" Kelinor pointed towards the man who were pierced by chains and a metal rod.
"A cultist, take him for interrogation". "But can he talk?" Kelinor asked. "He will. I haven't touched his throat". Balthazar then grabbed one of the dead cultist's mask and carefully examined it.
"I must go now". A blue light descends on Balthazar, "Before I go, search that area. Use purifier, and, beware of the foul smell". Balthazar pointed at a certain direction and just a mere seconds he disappeared.
"Search village, Sergeant bring a few mages who can use purifiers to that area." Kelinor ordered his remaining men, he glanced at the metal box for a few seconds then puts it inside a bag.
It's only been an five hours since Balthazar went to the village and the time was past midnight. He went to the room of his apprentice and knocked lightly at her door. Without hearing any response Balthazar gently opened the door and saw a lovely sleeping girl. The girl reflected the silver light of the moon from the window thus enhancing her beauty, If there was a boundary between beautiful and cute, then the sleeping girl would be the perfect example. Balthazar approached the girl with gentle steps. As he approached the mark on girl started to emit a faint blueish silver light, then it grows brighter. Balthazar knit his brow though no one can see it because of his mask.
He carefully examined the mark on her body and after a few observations he fixed the girls messed blanket and covered her properly. He gave her one final glance then went outside of the girls room.
Balthazar gently closed the door behind him then the runic symbols on his faceless mask glowed. *tssss* a crack formed on the mask behind his head and a steam was released. Balthazar removed the mask that he was wearing.
Balthazar's lips formed a gentle smile. He slowly walk on the well lit hallway.
Soon after morning came. Isabelle opened her eyes. To her surprise, she was did not feel that tired. "This bed is so comfortable to sleep on" She quickly changed her clothes and went down stairs, there she saw fairies and pixies flying around doing house chores. Then a fairy approached her.
"hello miss, we've prepared your meal for this day."
"Yes yes missy missy, come eat!" The fairies eagerly guided Isabelle on the dining hall.
Isabelle was astonished by the variety of dishes and deserts presented to her.
"So much, I don't think I can eat all of this" This was a big fat lie, Isabelle can eat all of this dishes in just 4 rounds but decided to stay humble for now.
"No worries miss, we actually don't know what the miss would like to eat so we decided to cook every dish we know"
"Yes yes, missy should not worry at all hmm hmm"
Isabelle's mouth watered as she tried to restrain her gluttonous heart. Isabelle sat down and ate merrily trying to taste all of the dishes without eating it all. The fairies flew around with joy as they watched the cute girl shoves the food unto her mouth. Feeling awkward being watched while eating Isabelle tried to engage in a conversation. "I didn't know fairies can cook a delicious meal"
"I'm glad you liked our food miss, though we were only taught how to cook these, and the recipes is not ours"
"Yes yes, we were taught we were taught"
"ehhh the one who taught you was a good cook then, may I ask who?" Isabelle asked
"Balthy taught us! Balthy taught us!"
Isabelle: PFFTTTTTT