Next morning 🌄
When, I came out of my room. I went to Firuza's room.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
After a while, the door opened. Firuza was standing in the same clothes like yesterday.
Firuza " Good morning."
Usman " Yeah, good morning. I was going to have my breakfast. Do you want to come?"
Firuza" Sure." She said with a smile.
We moved to the dining area before I a choosed a table for us.
???" Boy! Is that you?!"
I looked towards the sound and saw a southern waving towards me.
Luminous ' Sable, the tavern owner. Your last contact in this village.'
I went to the counter.
Sable " Man~ You are finally back."
Usman " Yeah, I am back."
Sable" What took you stay in north that much?"
Usman" Well, I got some mercenary work."
Sable " Yeah. You know, it almost seems like yesterday. When I first saw you came here with your mentor. But look at you now. Looks like north was good for you."
Usman" Yes, it was." I said with a smile.
Sable " Who is this?"
Usman " Firuza, she is in my party for a reason."
Sable" And this...dog?"
Usman" Mine."
Before he said something.
???" So, it's true. You are back. Did you bring it?"
I looked behind and saw a guy in a mage outfit.
Usman' Luminous?!'
Luminous ' Just an illusion. Entity said it would be great for his ' game'.'
Usman " Yes, I have it."
Luminous " Good. Let's talk there." He said pointing to a table.
I nodded and all of us went to the table. We sat down.
Luminous " The item." He demanded by raising his right hand.
Luminous ' Consider the gem a prize for information about entity's plan in southern Forests.'
Usman' Got it.'
I handed over the citrine. He examined it.
Luminous " You did a good job."
Firuza " Pardon me. Can I ask you a question?"
Luminous " Yes."
Firuza" You seems like a strong mage. Then, why you sent him to retrieve it?"
Luminous" It's true. But at that time, I was busy in my research. Besides, aren't you happy that I sent him to North?"
Firuza" Wait?! That's mean..."
Luminous" Yes, I was keeping an eye on him. Your skills are quite fascinating." He said looking towards me.
Luminous" And this is not just a gem." As he said gem colours change into a magic stone. He put it in his robe.
Luminous " Tell me. What you know about the orcs attack?"
Usman" Nothing."
Luminous" In that case, will you like to have the information about situation in southern forests?"
Usman" Yes, sounds good to me."
Luminous" Then, listen. Things are going to be more bad then the North here."
Firuza" What?!"
Luminous" Ssshhh."
Firuza" Oh! Sorry."
Luminous " Right now, an alliance of evil God worshippers, who lives in the forests are planning a massacre against the elvish government."
Usman" Massacre?"
Firuza" Dear lord?!!"
Luminous " They also have the help of evil God, who sends his servants for their help. Some of them are stronger than the alliance leader."
Usman' You... mean..'
Luminous ' Yes...tests are going to be a part of alliance attack.'
Usman " I see."
Luminous " Considering, your strength and Allies. You might have a chance." He said looking towards us.
Luminous" Now, I will take my leave."
And he left.