Before the beginning of sunrise, while night still shined, the chief of the village and its shield began their meeting for a new era that was soon to come.
The chief spoke first," Has the barrier deteriorated more than usual lately"
"I would have mentioned any abnormality, I'll inspect it more tonight. The barrier is still strong when she tried to cross back it acted as normal"
Still many questions pressed against his head, but before he could get the first one out Asriel already began to answer it.
"I wasn't interacting with it, nor am I able to alter it still" he mentioned with a slight annoyance not at the chief but rather at himself.
Since there wasn't any way for her to return home yet , her visit in the village may be a long one," I'll have all the merchants avoid the village for now, say too many beasts have been spotted frequently lately and we can't offer our protection".
Other than a few merchants and students traveling along the border no one else bothered to venture out so far. Even tax collectors never came as it would cost more in traveling expenses then the taxes they could receive.
"Is it luck or fate that you found her, left unattended most that are unable to properly swim don't survive"
"Isn't is to much of a coincidence to be luck, even if I can't see it directly she plays a large role in fates plan"
"Whatever it is, I have a new training method in mind for you"
"I thought I was to train myself, rather than physical training"
"Before you get nervous it won't be with me, rather you and Ariel will sparring with each other, that way if the time does come you'll have a better understanding of how to deal with magic"
"She'll happily agree to go against her own kind by helping me learn how to fight fairies"
"It's not to fight them, it's to protect this village, and maybe magic might hold similar properties to yours. The first fairy had a strong connection to fate also.
He was well aware he had a connection to the first fairy Asriel, but hated to be compared to such a powerful person, the fairy was able to cast such a barrier, something he felt he couldn't do no matter how much life he had to practice.
"If it fails to work out, I'll still be able to make time for practice even while assisting Ariel. Regardless, I won't mention my understanding. Would be suspicious for a human that's not a witch to use magic-like abilities".
"It depends on her if she agrees, but either way you should go and inspect the barrier. Don't worry about any beast, I'll personally hunt any myself. It's been awhile, and if I'm injured ill just blame you for me being so out of shape as you have been taking care of them all lately . And warn Ariel not to use magic to try get past the barrier the recoil might hurt her, we'll continue this meeting after the festival we both have are hands full right now.
The last celebration for a fairy has long been delayed, shall the village blow up in excitement for the festival will resume.