In a faraway deserted place with wrecked building and little vegetation , a man surrounded by several knights says -
" you guys never give up . Atleast bring someone who can play with me ..." he says with a fun expression .
Knights ,their expression were stiffened . Their Sword pointing at the man were trembling .
" we won't let you go . Everyone don't falter ... attack ." a knight says and then in instant everyone takes a stance to attack .
" ohhhh.... how amusing ..." Man says .
He moves a step forward and instantly the air around becomes heavy . A dark sinister aura expands around the man creating a darkness that envelops everything around him .
Knights charging at him froze in terror unable to move even a finger and slowly gets enveloped in darkness .
Soon the darkness wears off , The man walks merrily from there .
Lying on the ground were knights whose pale expression was of the ded . Their eyes were darkened .
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I , Lucian Clive was waiting in front for my servant , Miria .
When She noticed me , she came to me like a wind dashing between leaves . She smiled looking at me whic was charming enough that for a moment I was lost and kept staring at her .
I returned to senses and praised her -
" You did great . I was watching you . "
" it's all thanks to master for training me . "she replies merrily.
" let's go back and have dinner .... aren't you hungry. " I said
" umm... Yes . I'm tired and hungry . "
She said holding her hands together .
" Then let's go ..."
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Two days later we went to guard house.It was still morning . We went inside together , it was quite a hustle but everything went smoothly .
Knight handed her a envelop after verifying her details and after that we moved outside .
" Why don't you open it. let's see what rank you got . " I insisted.
" yes. "
She opened it in a suspense .
certificate was just a single sheet of paper and it says rank " C " .
It's amazing , as expected of her . Getting ' C ' rank as a beginner is great . For some reason I'm feeling proud of her .
" wow... It's great Miria ."
" Thank you " she replied with a smile.
" Let's move to the guild and get done with registration . "
I'm quite excited and alot happy.
" okay ."
We went to Adventurer guild . It was as usual crowded . I went to the receptionist that i knows from earlier . She noticed me and Miria and with bright smile, she said to me -
" How have been .... Is she here for registration . "
" Yeah... You are quite skilled. " I replied
" Thank you ..." She replies. She is preety , truly gorgeous.
Shortly we were done with the registration and she handed the status card to Miria. She happily took it . While I was planning to leave receptionist begin to speak -
" mr. Lucian , a guild member was looking to join your team in response to your recruiting post . "
Haaaa... Really, someone really wants to join . And also i forgot to add Miria to my party . How can I forget such Important think .
" Who is that person ... How can I contact him . "
" For that I would inform that person on next visit . When would you like to meet ?. "
" If possible tomorrow morning will be fine .... and also i forgot but please add her to my party with me as a leader . " I said apologetically.
" Okay both of you please give me you status card . "
After she took our card she went in backside and after a while she came back and returned our cards
" Nothing changed ." Miria said puzzled.
" Changes have been in guild database . so there is nothing to worry . I have added Mr Lucian as a leader and You as a member . "
she explained.
" Thank you ... " she thanks her .
" Thank you and please rely my message." I said .
" Don't worry . I will do . "
With this We are officially team members .
Moreover we have got a candidate to join our.
We left the guild .
" Miria let's celebrate for you passing and becoming an adventurer. " I said with enthusiasm radiating from every cell of my body .
" It's not necessary . " she declined without a merce .
" It's good to enjoy in a while . "
" If you say than i will . "
" then ...first let's buy clothes for winter . Do you have anything perticular in mind . "
" No . ... "
" then let's go . "
We went to the same shop we visited earlier .
She took a long time to select and she chose some good-looking and sturdy clothes . It wasn't that expensive.
For my clothes we went to other shop . It was similar to that one but for mens only .
Clothes are good and fabrics are specially soft and sturdy . Price is cheaper than womens cloth but quality is same .
While I was looking at dress , Miria brought some fine clothes and started to compare while holding it close to me .
I'm getting a bit nervous. She is so close while she is sticking a shirt to my chest .
I let her do so , since she is better at it .
After trying all the clothes she says -
" Master this one looks good on you and this one also . "
" Isn't it quite fancy .... and it's seems to be expansive than other . "
" It's not much for master ....and it looks good. " She says and looks for my approval .
If she wants than lets buy these
" Okay then let's wrap it up . "
After shopping we bought some daily necessities and then returned .
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I sat down on the chair and brings out a Small
paper that radiates a faint aura .
This paper is made of a plant that grows in environment with dense magic essense. This paper can be used a medium to evoke a spell carved on it .
Next brings out a feather pen and a ink made of condensed magical energy . It takes thousands of years for it form .
While I was drawing the formula and paths for energy to flow a fain light was being produced .
" Master what is that ... " Miria asks quite confused .
" It's saint's paper and condensed magic essense as a ink . I'm scripting a spell so that I can deploy it in emergency ."
" But you said you cannot use magic so , how can it be possible ."
" I can't .... but I do have magic flowing through body so the least I can do is channel it to other medium . In the way I use all the artifact's since I cannot invoke any spell myself . "
" It's weird ...why master can't use magic. "
" I don't know . "
Our conversation is always short and end in abrupt manner but it's fun to be able to talk with someone who listens you.
I kept on scripting different spells till the dusk .
Miria had benn taking care of everything from washing my clothes to maintaining them , Cleaning room and stuffs .
These little things are nuisance to me but now I get enough time to focus solemnly on one thing.
I was tired after scripting for hours. Miria was reading a book about Ice magic . I have all kind of books related to magic and weapons . If I say exactly it's about hundred . These books alone occupies half of dimensional space . To strengthen her magic and skill , I gave her task to understand and memorise spells related to ice element and non elemental .
While I was about to move from chair a sudden feeling rose in my heart .
In the middle of the room a Magic circle appeared out of nowhere illuminating in red .
A letter envelop was left after it disappeared .
Maria was astonished and at the same time she was alert .
I picked it up. The name says - eeeee
It's from my Brother . Why the hell is he sending me a letter out of nowhere ? In whole past year he never tried to contact me but what's now ?
I opened it and the letter says - " Lucian , I hope you are doing well and sorry for sudden intrusion. The thing is , I need your help . lately
I found an old artefact and after I tried to use it , it started to glow and a time limit started . I only have a month and I haven't told anyone about it . Please help me , I may die . I have a map that can lead to treasure , I will give it to you and also i will give you my three months allowance but don't tell anyone about it specially , father . I cannot ask anyone else , so help you big brother . "
What's wrong with him . Why don't he just set that off and also why can't he ask anyone else . Is this a trap , but he won't do anything .
No one cares if I'm there or not . Only he is the one who atleast not ignored me . Should I help him , I don't think he will die . If he dies , it will be troublesome for me . I need to atleast see him but it will take days to reach him . I cannot afford to lose my time on such stupid reason. He is probably toying with me . Even though I cannot ignore it after all he said .
" Master what it is ... ?"
Miria asks me , who was lost in thought
I told her everything .
" Will you go then . It says a month so , if you decides to go we will have to hurry . "
" yeah ... you are right . I think I should go and visit him . "
" mmm.."
.....
After dinner we had bath and went to sleep . She has fast asleep while I could not sleep .
one reason was because of my brother and second was -
she is really close .
- Zzzzz
She is so deeply in her dream that she had moved to my side . While I was facing other side her hand were against my back . If i turn around our faces will be too close . I'm getting dizzy with embarrassment.
Next morning when I woke up , she was not there .
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Today we have a meeting with a candidate to join our team . It's still unbelievable that someone wants to join me .
After finishing daily training and all . We had breakfast and after that we went to guild .
It was early morning around 8 PM but guild was still filled with noise .
When I went to reception , The lady told me that she wasn't able to contact her as she wasn't here yesterday . So instead of relying on this method i told her adree to my inn and said to rely her my message that she can contact me at this address.
I also told her , I will be out for few days so , she should come there atleast after two weeks .
That was waste of excitement .
" I was excited "
Miria didn't said anything and was just following me .
After We came back back I declared -
" Miria we will head to ' Reone ' today itself . so , get ready to depart . "
" Reone , it's in the west at the seacoast . so master is from Reone ..... that's why you look so good. "
Is she flirting with me .
" What's that mean . " I said mischievously .
" It's said that people of 'Reone' are elegant and aesthetic . " she replied with pointing a finger .
" I don't think so ... maybe it's because Reone is famous for art . Anyway let's prepare. "
" okay . "
Train isn't available in all the regions but we will go to the nearest town possible through train . From Riva we can go to ' Buna ' , which is the nearest town to Reone . Train will then from there move to south so it's the last station to west . It will take almost two days from threr to reach Reone from Buna . So the whole trip will take three days .
Train will depart in the evening at 5 PM .
We prepared to depart as soon as possible .
I handed the keys to the receptionist and paid him advance since whe have left some of our thing in there room . I told her we will be back in few days and to keep our room checked .
we left the inn . We didn't had any luggage in our hand so it wasn't feeling like a journey .
As we were walking through streets . Miria raised a question -
" Master, where are we going ? Should not we take a carriage ? . "
" No . We will go there by train . "
" Train ? you mean that thing . I have never went on it .... " She replies with nervousness .
" It's mostly used to transfer supply but in recent years they started to use for moving people . It's limited to few people at a time but since not many uses it for travel it won't be problem ."