Firuza P.O.V.
My name is Firuza Fironova. I was from a common birth. Like any commoner, I thought my life would end with my little sister and my parents. But when I was 5 years old, my father passed away. My mother went through a lot of hardships for us sisters. I remember, I used to pray in the temple for a happy future.
And Dear Lord did hear it.
I was very happy when I learnt that I was a healer. By working in temples, I didn't just help people but also earned money. Our life was comfortable then. I even did charity sometimes. Then, there was a battle against cultists. They were just boot locking some friends for something little. Dear lord! How could someone do that?
But we stopped them. During that, I and our Noble's heir came close to each other. He was a great magic warrior and a folk hero. I was also regarded as one. Then, he proposed to me one day. Dear lord! I was sooo much happier than ever. Even both our parents gave us their blessings. Soon, we were married. Many nobles came to our wedding.
I thought Dear Lord blessed me with this life and I took it for granted. With time, I became arrogant. But I was also oblivious of the danger, lurking in our house. My sister in law was a necromancer, who's truth was hidden by my in laws. She was forbidden to train. But she did it, secretly. One day, she called us all in our mansion's hall and invoked a ritual.
All of our Crs converted into experience for her and she became a Cr 1. Then, she killed all my in laws including my husband. But my mother and sister saved my life for serving her. Besides I was a cr 0 and I wasn't pregnant, too. So, she didn't killed me. I was garbage to her. My sister called Illma Ubik to keep me save.
But now I knew it all my fault. Dear lord! It was him who saved me again but I wasn't a healer anymore.
Illma Ubik P.O.V.
It was a terrifying news. The entire Viscount house was gone due to that witch! But for the time being, I had to save the girl. When I reached her mother's home, I was shocked to see the current her. Although she wasn't the usual arrogant and oblivious. But now she was clumsy and argumentative. She didn't want to leave her family to that witch.
But nobody could help her. But the big picture was more alarming. She was going to take over the north as a tyrant. All the opportunits were under her. What old me could do? I lost my husband and son in battle against cultists.
The only reason, I was here because of my favour to her in laws. I disembarked with the girl to White Willow.
During our journey, we were suddenly attacked by kobolds.
Firuza " Dear Lord! Will I took innocents life with me?!"
Illma Ubik" What are saying girl?!"
Firuza" But.... isn't..it obvious?"
I looked out the carriage's window and saw my guards dying.
Were we really going to die? Here , I was worried about being killed by undeads. Then, out of nowhere red magical streaks started striking them. When, I looked carefully. THEY WERE ARROWS!!! Then, a warrior arrived with short swords. He was killing those things easily and soon, they were killed.
Firuza " Who's the young warrior?"
Illma Ubik " I don't know, he seems to be a southern."
I saw Ian talking with him, the youngster took out a CITERINE!!! Then, he put it back in his bag. Then, Ian came to me.
Illma Ubik " Who's the young warrior and why he showed you that gem?"
Ian" Actually...."
He was a mercenary, a common job in South. Citrine was his quest item and he agreed to be my escort but....
Illma " Are you sure? He just wanted to be introduced to a tavern?"
Ian" Yes!"
Illma" Alright."
Firuza" It's first time, I see a mercenary like him."
Same here girl. The rest of the journey was peaceful. When were entering the village, Ian told me about escorting the boy.
Illma" Ian! I want to know everything about the youngster's status."
Ian" Yes, my lady."
We went to my home, I told Rafile to settle the girl in a room.
I slept after a while my dinner. During my sleep, I saw a dream which I thought was a nightmare in the beginning. I literally saw the destruction of the north by the hands of that BITCH!!! Then, I saw a horde of undead. I was terrified. Suddenly, the horde started vanishing under the shower of red streaks.
Illma" Wait?! Aren't these...?"
Then, I saw some shadows trying to ambush me. But they were destroyed by the same streaks. Then, I saw my house's emblem. The tree 🌲 was shining and voice spoke to me.
???" What you saw could be stopped before it happens."
Illma" H..HOW?!!"
???" The warrior is the final chance for north. Don't lose your only chance for your people."
Illma" Can I trust him?"
I was doubtful, maybe because it was a dream. The voice echoed.
???" He will save yours and your domain's people's lives. He won't accept any rewards for this endeavour. He will relate his deed to his whim but he will do it for peace. But he will accept the invitation to a meal. He will also save you and your people from snakes hiding in your domain. Their misdeeds will also come to light by him. With these, you will see the true worth of the boy as the salvation of this world!"
Illma" WORLD?!"
Next morning, Ian came after my breakfast.
Illma " So, what you learnt?"
I was too eager.
Ian" Well, my lady..."
A young boy without any sins, a Cr 1 and a magic warrior. I was wondering could it be... Suddenly, there was a shout.
Illma " What's going on?!"
Maid" BANDITS ARE ATTACKING US!!"
Illma" WHAT?!!"
Ian went out immediately. I looked through the window, some of them were coming here. Some were going after villagers. But just like my dream, red streaks came down upon them.
Firuza " Is this that warrior's doing?!"
I had to make sure! I called Ian and told him what to do. After he left.
Rafile " My lady, what are you up too?"
Illma " Consider it a hunch?"
After a while Ian came and like I was told in my dream. The boy did rejected my reward but he was coming for dinner!
It was all I needed! I had to bring him to us. For north!
Firuza " There's a mercenary who rejects rewards?"
No doubt, he's a chosen by the nature God! Next evening, I was attacked again. But it was Rafile doing, he was in cahoots with cultists. He was going to kill both me and Ian.
They were taking the girl for some RITUAL?!! Was I going to die before I could do something for north.
Suddenly, there was some noise outside. Then, someone entered into the room. IT WAS THAT BOY!!! He killed the cultists and made Rafile spilled the beans by using A MAGIC SCROLL!!! THAT THING COST A LOT!
But he related all this to proving himself innocent when we asked him later. He's too skilled for his age and of a noble heart. There's nothing I want to worry about. I trust him completely. So, I asked him for a dinner again. Gladly, he accepted. I wanted him to save north, the homeland of my ancestors.