Kiro gets from the sofa and says:
-I'm going to sleep , you should get some rest too .
-If you say so .
-Well , good night then - And he heads for bed .
He reaches his bedroom , undresses and collapses on his bed. His eyes get heavier and heavier , until he decides to close them . He finds himself lying on the flowers of the never ending field , Esgrieth was lying right next to him. She gets up and says:
-Get up , I don't have time to waste .
Kiro gets up and the start walking forward.
-So I was right .
-About what - asks Kiro
-About the presence I felt
-Was it Averie?
-Correct .
-I guess you demons feel each other's presence .
-You are right
-So you are the same .
-Not exactly.
-Can you explain it to me.
-Well , I already told you about cursed items , such as your sword , they can be found in different worlds and realms. Same goes for us demons , she can be a demon but not the same as me. Even so we can still feel each other's presence if we are close enough .
-You felt her from afar but she couldn't feel you even when she was near you .
-That's simple , her scent isn't as strong as mine .
-I get it now .
-Any other question ?
-Yes , What can you tell me about demon kings , I know one or two things from RPGs but It wouldn't hurt if I knew more.
-It seems demons here have adapted living in a hierarchic society , where the most powerful demon rules .
-So this isn't a common thing right?
-It isn't .
They both continue their way in silence until Esgrieth says:
-It's time for you to go
-I guess so , We'll see again.
Kiro is woken up by Luchia.
-Did you forget ? You are setting off today .
-Of course I didn't forget.
-I brought you your clothes .
-Thanks
Kiro takes his clothes , then he starts looking at and both stay silent for a while.
-Get out of here .
-As you wish .
Luchia leaves the room and Kiro starts dressing up. Kiro finishes up and as soon as he leaves the room , he hears Luchia saying:
-Don't tell me you aren't eating breakfast today .
Kiro then heads to the dining room and sees Omelet and Greens.
-I cooked them in olive oil , used yellow onions , eggs , unsalted butter and spinach.
-I think you have forgotten something.
-I knew you would say that , she leaves and comes back with a cup of basil tea.
-You really don't miss a thing do you .
Kiro starts eating and notices Luchia still standing on feet .
-Aren't you hungry?
-I have eaten already , but I guess a second plate wouldn't do any harm .
She sits and starts eating .
-Wait , did you just say that you have eaten already .
-yes
-What?
-I baked a strawberry cake early in the morning . It was delicious.
-Don't tell me you ate it all.
-Of course not .
-So you saved some for us too .
-No I was saving it for later .
"How can she say it so casually? "
Averie enters the room.
-Sit , breakfast is ready . It would be the perfect time to bring us some of that cake Luchia , right .
It was easy to notice that Luchia wasn't pleased with that , she brought three slices of cake , one for each. Kiro tastes it , It was delicious to say at least . Averie says:
-This is one of the best things I have tried .
Luchia responds in a half dead voice:
-Thanks....
-Than Kiro says:
-It's that good that it made me want another piece .
Luchia gets up and heads to the kitchen then Kiro says.
-Maybe I had enough
Luchia sights in relief , Kiro gets up and says:
-We should set off .
Averie gets up and follows Kiro . They leave the mansion and disappear into the forest .
-Where are we going ?
-We are heading to the stables , We are going to need horses , right?
They both continue their way until they reach the stables. Kiro spots a familiar figure , it was the merchant .
-Glad to see you here friend .
-I need one of your horses .
-I don't know , maybe...
-Would 500 drezas do the job?
-600 drezas
-550 drezas?
-Sold .
Averie then says:
-Only one horse ?
-It would be cheaper .
-But...
-You can buy your own horse if you like .
Kiro mounts his horse , then Averie joins him.
-Now tell me where .
-Head to the Acadia crossing , I will tell you where to go when we get there.
Kiro sets off to the Acadia crossing , Time passes on the horse's back , it was afternoon . They reach the Acadia crossing then Averie says:
-Head left , that's the way to Bethea's forest.
Kiro does as he's told to , he goes left . They continue the way for a while , until evergreen trees dominate the area , it was strangely cold there.
-We reached the place , The castle is on this way . follow me .
Kiro follows Averie into the forest. Time passed , it was getting dark. Kiro hears a noise .
-Bloodlust.
-Kiro's eyes turn pitch black , nothing could be seen.
-What was that ?
-I'm not sure , I think we should be going .
Suddenly , something comes charging at Kiro . Kiro parries the attack and sees , a skeleton , bare bones wielding an hatchet .
-What is that.
-They guard the forest.
Two more show up and they all attack Kiro .
-Time leap .
-Kiro uses his sword and dagger to decapitate two of them . He kicks another one breaking it's ribs.
The time gets back to normal . Kiro grabs the last skeleton and punches a hole in its skull.
-Now tell me why didn't they attack you?
-I'm the one they were protecting , since you are a human.
-I see , let's continue then.
They continue the way until they see something that seems to be a lich. It summons two skeletons out of scratch.
-Time leap
The time slows down , Kiro cuts in half the two skeletons and decapitates the lich.
-I'm really getting tired. Are we close?
-Yes we are .
They continue their way , until they reach the castle . Suddenly , undead creatures appear in the front gates.
-Congratulations , you arrived at Bralvor's Castle
-I can see that.