As the three start heading to Grendvillia, they start talking about the monster that had just attacked them:
- What even was that thing? - Says Nozomi
- Yeah im really comfused too. - Says Janpure
- That monster is whats called a runemal. - Says Inkuto
- Runemal? - Say Janpure and Nozomi
- Yes, there are many types of monsters in this world, but there are also animals who have gained monster like powers because they've been born with a rune. - Explains Inkuto
- How is that even possible? - Says Nozomi
- Its because all creatures can gain the powers of a rune, but its very rare for creatures with already great fighting capabilities to obtain runes. - Says Inkuto
- So you're telling me that thing back there was an animal?! - Says Nozomi in shock
- What kind of animal was it? - Says Janpure
- Hmm... I think it was a bear. - Says Inkuto
- So i defeated a bear with a powerful rune? Cool! - Says Nozomi excitedly
As they continue on their journey they get closer to Grendvillia, but with each step they take they get even hungrier. They keep pushing on though, and finally arrive at the town of Grendvillia.
- Please tell me this is it, im so hungry! - Says Nozomi
- This is it! Get ready to have a feast! - Says Inkuto
- Wow these walls surrounding it are huge! - Says Janpure
Suddenly, two guards appear and start asking the trio questions:
- Hello, travelers
- Hi! - Say the three
- I am one of the guards of Grendvillia, and i am obligated to ask you what your professions are before you enter our town.
- Uhm... Were Rune Mages! - Says Nozomi nervously
- Let me see your Rune id's.
- We... We dont have Rune id's - Says Nozomi
- Were survivors of the attack on Fenelarden. - Says Inkuto
- Oh no... Im sorry for your loss, well take you in.
- Thank you! - Say the three with joy.
As they enter Grendvillia a mysterious figure approaches them:
- Rune Mages huh? - ???
- * This guy gives me the creeps * - Whispers Nozomi to Janpure
- Follow me... - ???
- Okay. - Says Nozomi
- Your gear, weapons and armor doesnt look fit for a Rune Mage to wear, ill get you better equipment, and ill also feed you, and give you shelter, but in exchange i want you three to take out a nearby ogre base. - ???
- Okay but... Who are you? - Says Nozomi
- Oh yeah, my names Tharmo, nice to meet ya - Says Tharmo
- Alright! Where are these ogres located? - Says Inkuto
- Woah slow down Inkuto, we still dont know if we can take these ogres out. - Says Nozomi
- Nozomi, ogres are known to store valuables in their bases. If we can take one out and keep the treasure well be rich! - Says Inkuto excitedly
- True, but ogres aren't easy to deal with. They have huge armies, and their leaders are known to carry clubs and other powerful manasteel weapons. - Says Tharmo
- Hmm... Okay, well do your quest. Where is this base located? - Ask's Nozomi
- Head out through that door over there, you should see the base to your right. - Says Tharmo
- Okay guys, lets go.- Says Nozomi
They walk out of the door Tharmo pointed towards, and immediately get attacked by an ogre:
- This should be the exit. - Says Janpure
- Okay, last one out is a chicken! - Says Nozomi
- Hey thats not fair, you already went through - Says Inkuto
- I win! Ahaha- - Nozomi gets hit by an arrow shot by an ogre, it hits her in the abdomen, and its bleeding.
- What?! - Shouts Inkuto
- Gah... - Says Nozomi in pain
- We have to help you! - Says Janpure
- No.. dont worry about me.. go kill those ogres!.. -Says Nozomi
Inkuto and Janpure walk out and stare at the army thats heading towards them:
- That warning sign wasnt there for no reason... - Says Inkuto
- Filthy ogres... - Says Janpure in anger
( I left 2 anime references in this chapter, see if you can find them :D )