Usman " So, mam! Where are we going to?"
Firuza ' So, he did called me that. Well, it's better than aunty.'
Firuza " We going to a village named Pure Jack."
Usman" Pardon?"
Firuza" Well, it was named after Jack Mahogany. He was head of House of Mahogany, which gained a name in pure products of different crops. That's why village was named Pure Jack."
Usman" An agricultural hub, huh."
Firuza" Hmm, you can say that."
Usman" Who's the current head?"
Firuza" Eh! Quinton Mahogany, an old fox, who is hungry for more power."
Usman" That explains his involvement in the attacks in White Willow."
Firuza" I heard, he is taking heavy taxes than before from his people now."
Usman" A greedy scum bag."
Firuza" Dear lord! You are so young and you are using such language."
Usman" I am a mercenary. Besides, does he have his family?"
Firuza" Yeah. His wife died long ago, she was a great person. As for his kids, his son Quilt is just his carbon copy. I more like his daughter Xiona, she's just like her mother but she doesn't have any power."
Usman" Looks like another female noble is about to rise."
Firuza" Are you deaf? I said she doesn't have any power. Quinton wants his son to take overrrr...."
She slipped while talking with me but I got her before she fell.
Firuza " Th... thanks..."
Usman " You should pay attention."
Firuza" Sorry, I am a little clumsy now."
Both argumentative and clumsy, what kind of communication was it? I helped her stood up. Then, we resume our journey.
Usman " I know but if that happens people will live a horrible life. That's why I am going to her take over. It will also help in both fortification of rebellions against the witch."
Firuza" WHAT?! THAT'S SO AWESOME!!! Why did you not say that before?"
At noon we came across two paths: one going farther west and one straight south through woods.
Firuza " Let's go through west one."
Usman " Why not this one?"
Firuza" That's kinda dangerous? Even I never went through that before?"
Usman" Why?"
Firuza" Because nobody came out the woods on the other side. That's why it's not taken by people." She said in scared.
Ding!
Quest: Reach Pure Jack by crossing the Lost Wood and found out the reason behind people's disappearance!
Rewards:???
Penalty: Your and Firuza's death.
Usman " Let's go through this way." I said going towards Lost Wood.
Firuza" Dear lord! Didn't I told you why we were not going through this way?!"
Usman" Yes but aren't you curious?"
Firuza" I am.... but... I am... not that strong.."
Usman" Don't worry. I will handle everything."
Firuza" But..."
Usman" Nope, we are going."
I said moving further.
Firuza" FINE! Don't blame me later!"
We moved through the woods until it was evening.
Firuza " Let's start a fire and camp."
Usman " Sure."
I leaped towards a tree and cut some logs with swords. I brought them back and started a fire by projecting a lighter.
Usman ' So, I can do that.'
Luminous ' Yes, but it won't last long.'
Lighter scattered into mana particles.
Firuza " What was that?! You can conjure items?!"
Usman" Yes."