Usman ' Luminous, check!'
Luminous ' Right.
Name: Firuza Fironova
Race: Human
Age: 21
Class: Healer ( Cursed )
Widow
Usman ' A healer can be cursed!'
I looked towards the old lady.
Illma " That witch used a ritual to stole experience of her family members including her to become a Cr 1. Because of that, she is a Cr 0 like her family members. Whom she killed in cold blood. As for her..."
Firuza" This was my fault! Dear lord blessed me with so much that I became arrogant and Oblivious to any dangers. I should be the one to die! Not them...sobs .."
Illma" As you can see, she isn't arrogant not Oblivious anymore. But her character is more miserable than before. She was a folk hero like her husband as a Cr 1."
Usman" That's why you are asking me to take care of her."
Firuza" Dear lord! My lady! What are you thinking?!! Do you think she would be still a Cr 1 now?! She is probably stealing people's experiences to level up again?!!"
Illma" I AM AWARE! That's why I asking for his help..."
Firuza" He's still young, even if he's a Cr 1..."
Illma" He's a Cr 2 now."
Usman" So, you were informed."
Firuza" WAIT!!! WHAT IS GOING ON?!! HE IS A CR 2 NOW!!!"
Usman" I leveled up after my supposed first dinner."
Luminous ' You are doing well.'
Illma" Girl! You are more argumentative now. Can't you see? He is our best shot, now."
Firuza" But..."
Illma" So, tell me boy. Will you take this mission to save us from that witch?"
Usman ' Luminous. What you think about it?'
Luminous ' I suppose you accept it. It will give both battle experience and you will leveled up sooner too.'
Usman" All right, I accept your mission."
Ding!
Grand Quest: Save the North from the clutches of an evil necromancer.
Rewards:???
Penalty: Rule of Dark forces in the North.
Usman ' Grand Quest?!'
Luminous ' Because it's going to be step by step quest. For the time being, move to the next village. Considering her power, her partners might be there now. '
Usman ' And if we don't stop them, they will be here.... WAIT!!! The cultists!'
Luminous ' Good deduction! It is plausible.'
Illma " Boy, you are okay?"
Usman " Yes. Tell me, what you learnt from Rafile?"
Old lady gave me a dejected look.
Illma" Nothing."
I furrowed my brows.
Usman " Tell me, are there more people like you?"
Illma" No, I am the only one." She said shaking her head.
Usman" Even the noble of next village."
Old lady and the Firuza both looked at me curiously.
Illma " Yes, why?"
Usman " I think he's perpetrator of bandits and cultists attack on you. It was a great opportunity for him to gain favour with the new head of the north."
Both of them were shocked.
Firuza" You are correct. Considering everything..."
Bang!
Old lady smacked her hands on the table while looking down.
Illma " To think, it would be that soon."
Usman " That's why I think, I should start from the next village. Like this, I can cut her web step by step."
Illma" Hmm, I second that. When will you depart."
Usman" I will depart one day later. I need to do some preparation."
Illma" Okay. Even though you would be rewarded later but if I can help you then tell me."
Illma ' I have to think a way of sending the girl with him. I can't protect her.'
Usman " I shall like to have someone as guide about my journey here."
Illma' That's my chance!'
Illma" In that case, take Firuza with you."
Firuza " Dear lord! Why me?! What can I do?"
Illma " Besides me, you are the only one who knows north more than anyone. Consider it a way to repent."
Firuza" Well...if you....say like this..."
She looked down first sadly. Then, she looked at me with determined eyes.
Firuza " Al right. I, Firuza Fironova, will repent for my sins by helping you as guide on this crusade!"
Usman" I am a mercenary and this is not a crusade."
Firuza" For me, IT is." She said pouting?
Illma " Al right. We will wait for you."
I nodded and I was escorted by the maid to the door. When, I was moving out. I heard.
Maid " Please save us all."
I nodded and she closed the door. I moved past the guards and went to the tavern.
In the manner ~
Firuza " He accepted the mission but what makes you so sure about him."
Illma who was standing near the window.
Illma " I had a dream about the destruction of the north and saw him as a sole solution. But it was already late."
Firuza" Dear lord! You had guidance! Then, the boy...he is..."
Illma looked at her and said.
Illma" He is chosen by the Gods."
In the tavern ~
I went in the tavern. It was almost empty now. I moved to the stairs.
Falcon " Took you long, boy. Wanna tell me what her lady said to you on a drink 🍷."
I said looking at him.
Usman" I don't drink and I think you are already aware of it."
Falcon came to me.
Falcon" Really?"
Usman" You know what's going on in the north."
His eyes widened.
Falcon" So, that's...how it is. What was your answer?"
Usman" I said yes "
I moved up to my room and after projecting alarm. I went to sleep. Next morning, after a quick physical and magical exercise, I went down to had my breakfast. Then, I moved out for a last tour of the village.
In the evening at dinner, Falcon came himself with my meal.
Falcon " I thought of giving you my share of advice about, you know."
I nodded.
Falcon sat smiling.
Falcon" You know the importance of information. Then, listen. The people with your enemy are nothing but foxes who are not just tarnishing the name of their houses but also naive to think, they are safe. They are nothing but disposable pawns."
He seemed like a veteran now. After my dinner, I went to my room for my last night in the White Willow. Next day, I was moving out after breakfast.
Falcon " Always be cautious. Where you are going is a dangerous place, boy."
I nodded and moved out.
Customer" Hey Falcon! You know about Crimson Warrior's next mission?!"
Falcon" Yeah, it's a dangerous one."
Falcon' Do your best kid..'
I went to Ubik House and guards let me pass. The door opened and Firuza came out with old lady.
Illma " You have come. Now, girl go with the boy."
Firuza came to me and turned to old lady and said.
Firuza " Thank you for everything, my lady."
Old lady nodded and looked at me.
Illma" Now, boy go and save us all."
Usman " I shall do my best."
I turned to her.
Usman " Are you ready, mam?"
Firuza " Ah..y..yes..."
Then, we moved out and went to village gate.
Luminous ' Be cautious, it won't be easy.'
Usman ' I know.'
We moved out the White Willow on our journey towards the next village.