Its been two days since the training begin . And it has been hell of a time for Jay.
Meditation, martial arts using metal magic at close range , long range synthesis training, modification,
theory about use of different metals including fantasy ones .
Normally everything is covered within years . But due to the shortage of time . They had to speed run the entire thing. And continued for 2 days straight . Without rest .
Jay Garrick was so tired he wasn't able to move . But his skills enable him to recover faster .
Metan :
You are an excellent learner .
It's a shame you're not my disciple .
You adapt to things quickly .
If you ever need help then come to the Yama mountain . And ask for me .
Jay :
Thank you Teacher .
Metan :
Now it's time for both of us to leave but destiny will surely intertwine us together .
May we meet again Jay Garrick and one more thing take care of him .
Jay :
I will .
Metan left for the mountains while
Jay and McElroy left to join the travelling caravan .
The. caravan was leaving from a small town named Doranada . The town had nothing much to say about it just. felt like ripoff structure from other towns .
What was X doing cutting cost .
Even the cathedral was an simple old fashioned cathedral. And there were 15 carriages lined outside the cathedral
And 1 special carriage for esteemed members of the order .
The carriages were carrying weapons , ammunition , boxes of gunpowder , large quantity of food , water , elemental stones. boxes of them low grade ones . Prepared in bulk . Armor , banners with the insignia of the table.
The insignia was a circle seen from above representing a round table . And twelve double edged sword joining together .
Thus forming an order . This is the
Order of the round table.
The order has 12 cathedrals around the lands . And while Luminos once responded to its devotees . Since it's disappearance things have been very confusing for the order . Thus it was a mess .
We approached the caravan and tried to find someone in charge that's when an black skinned white armored paladin spotted two differently dressed men and approached us .
Paladin :
May I ask who you are ?
McElroy:
I'm McElroy and this is Jay we accepted the escort request for the caravan .
Paladin :
You must be the famous dragon Slayer aren't you .
Jay :
Yes , you're correct .
Paladin :
It must be the grace of the great god Luminos you've arrived here today .
Thank you .
Please follow me I'll let you in kn the details.
We started walking parllel to the carriages and started discussing about the escort .
Paladin :
You're responsible for protecting the 15 carriages.
McElroy:
15 !!! Why do you need that many carriages .
Paladin : (quitely)
I'm not supposed to tell this to anyone. But it would be better if it's you . Things are bad really bad at the border right now .
They say there could be a war .
McElroy: War ?
Paladin:
You should quickly get out as soon as you finish the escort .
Jay :
Understood .
While talking we reached the cathedral. Where when the paladin opened the doors one girl was praying under to the God of Light.
Paladin:
She's the main person who must get to the border at any cost .
Even though if everything is destroyed it's fine . She's the most important important on the priority list .
The girl :
If you have time to talk you should consider praying to lord Luminos .
he might shower you with his blessings.
She completed her prayer and approached the group.
girl :
May I ask who are you . Do you want to become followers of God of Light Luminos. Then I will guide you .
Paladin:
Saintess they're the one who are supposed to guard the caravan .
Girl :
I see then you must be Jay Garrick and his partner McElroy, Nice to meet you .
I'm the one bestowed with the title of saintess by the Lord .
My name is Nora one of the 12 swords of the table .
Nora :
It's an honor to be escorted by the dragon Slayers pair .
McElroy: (shining)
We'll protect you even if we die .
Nora countered his statement with auch re assuring one .
Nora :
Don't worry if I die. I'll make sure to make your life a living hell .
This statement was made with such sheer malice and coldness that it made McElroy flinch .
Paladin:
There is still some time before we leave how about I show you the cathedral .
Jay :
We'ed love to see it .
We roamed around the cathedral and it was nothing like I imagined .
Inside the cathedral was a educational facility meant to teach both orphans and those who seek knowledge. They are differentiated for those who want to become a member of the order and those who just came to seek knowledge.
Though they claim there is no discrimination against them but I highly doubt that statement
This world I have many doubts about it . This world fells too unrealistic sometimes but sometimes it might be good thing .
Jay wakes up everyday fantasizing that he completed his PhD . Was very successful in his life. Got married ,
Was extremely rich .
But he would soon realise he was still stuck here .
As they were roaming the cathedral they came around a mysterious figure squatting and rolling something.
His face felt depraved of sleep and pretty much everything.
He lifted his face up and saw us .
? :
Oh you poor souls , wait let me get something for you .
He started rummaging through the shelves . And removed a few berries crushed them and compounded them .
And he took pieces of those berries and in the blink of an eye he fed them to us .
The berries were very sour . So much that McElroy was about to throw it out. But he swallowed it .
The paladin looked at the guy with anger .
Paladin :
How many times have I told you not to feed your experiments to anyone .
RUO .
Ruo :
This was not an experiment . Look beneath their eyes .
The paladin looked below our eyes for something.
Paladin :
They've been silenced My God !
McElroy:
Excuse me what do you mean .
Ruo :
Have you. noticed the gaps in your memory .
Jay :
I mean somethings didn't make sense but somewhat .
Ruo :
Your memories have been suppressed that's why somethings doesn't make sense .
When someone is silenced a small thin red curve appears below their eyes . But it is so thin that it can be missed easily .
But don't worry I have given you the antidote your memories will soon be back .
Jay :
I'm sorry but how were our memories were suppressed ?
Ruo :
Maybe you had encountered someone or seen or did something you weren't supposed to .
Now leave I have work to do .
Jay felt a slight sensation in his head but was very slight showing that the drug was working .
Soon the caravan left on its journey leaving Jay with lots of questions .