Normal P.O.V.
An hour later after the abduction of Raejiisa Selakiir, a maid came to her room.
THUK! THUK! THUK!
Maid" Milady, I have bring the warm water. Please open the door."
After few moments, she knocked again and asked for permission to enter again. When she didn't get a reply. She tried to open the door. And it opened! She came in and saw the fallen paint brush. Seeing this, she became anxious. Then, she saw the piece of paper on her young lady's canvas.
She moved towards the canvas and picked up the paper. She straighten it and read the letter. As she read, her body started to tremble. After reading it, she ran towards her mistress.
...
Normal P.O.V.
After reading the letter, Phelorna was like her soul left her body. She had clenched her head and tears were falling on the ground. Same maid was standing near her. Then, she straighten up with anger in her eyes.
Phelorna " Call Sabae, NOW!"
Maid " YES! Mistress!"
She ran out.
Phelorna" They will pay for IT! How DARE THEY LAID THEIR PAWS ON MY DAUGHTER!!!"
She was clenching the letter.
....
Sabae P.O.V.
I was sleeping when I was awakened by Calarel. A maid from My Lady came to call us. As we heard, we quickly changed our nightwear and left. When, we came across her in her study. She was sitting there on her chair. Her hair were disheveled and her eyes were swollen with tear Marks on her cheek.
She raised her hand towards me which was holding a paper. I moved forward and took it. Then, I read IT. My eyes widened with every sentence.
Phelorna " Go! Send the boy to rescue my daughter! I will give him no matter how much he wants!"
She looked at me with rage full eyes. I gulped and nodded.
...
Firuza P.O.V.
I was sleeping when I woke up by thunderous knocks on my door.
Bam! BAM! BAM! Bam! BAM!
I straighten up on my bed and my hands were ignited. But there was no one!
BAM! BAM! BAM!
When the door was knocked again hardly. I put the flames from my hands.
Firuza " WHO IS IT?!..."
Sabae " LADY DRUID! It's me! Sabae! Please open the door! There is an emergency!"
When I heard her voice, I became quiet and listen to her. Hearing the word emergency, I put my right hand on the blanket to remove it. Then, I realised that I was still naked. I had been sleeping naked in my room like this few times since I came to south. I sighed.
Firuza " Alright, I will open the door after changing."
Sabae " Please hurry!"
I wore a sleeve less white shirt and half pents. Then, I opened the door. Sabae was standing there with Calarel.
KaChaK!
Usman came out and looked at us. Looked like Calarel awakened him.
Sabae " Lady druid and Usman! We need to talk. There is an emergency. Can we talk in private?"
She looked around. I looked towards him, he raised his face in manner like asking about which room.
Firuza " Please! Come in."
I stood aside. Both of them came in and Usman followed after looking around. He left Growlithe outside to watch. Sabae and Calarel sat on the bed. I picked up a chair to sit. Usman was standing near us.
Sabae " Daughter of Countess Phelorna Selakiir has been kidnapped by someone!"
Firuza" What?!"
Sabae" Apparently, it has been done by alliance. The abductors has left a letter."
Usman" What are their demands?"
Sabae" ...Nothing..."
Usman/Firuza" Huh?"
Sabae " They demanded nothing! They have done this as a revenge!"
Firuza" Dear Lord..."
Sabae" Please save her.... My Lady is ready to give you anything.... anything!"
Both of them bowed their heads towards him. Before I stopped them...
Usman " Please. Raise your heads. I will do my best. I don't know what they are doing but I will try my best to save her."
Sabae/Calarel" Yes, please."
Ding!
Quest: Search in the Undead Horde!
Countess daughter has been abducted! There is a chance that she is in the undeads area!
Rewards:???
Penalty: Death of Raejiisa Selakiir.
Usman" First, tell me. Where are the undeads?"
Sabae" Huh?"
We looked towards him.
Usman" That is the only alliance location near us. "
Firuza" He's right!"
Sabae" Yes. It could be."
She looked at Calarel.
Calarel" They are in the north of our town."
Usman " Alright. Firuza, let's go as soon as possible."
Firuza" Right."
I stood up and fetched my bag.
...
Usman P.O.V.
It's near midnight, we were moving towards the location Sabae told us.
Usman ' Another black spot.'
Soon, we entered into it. But the atmosphere was cold and gloomy here.
Luminous ' A basic temperature for the cultivation of natural undeads.'
I narrowed my eyes.
Firuza " Th... this feeling... it's like... when we faced...her..."
Usman" But this seems to be a natural area. Be careful."
She nodded and Growlithe was on guard. Moving forward, we heard movement and voices.
???" Vengeance! Vengeance!"
Firuza " Huh?"
Usman " Ssshhh!"
We moved quietly and saw something unimaginable beyond the bushes. There were thirty warriors of both genders but they seem undead. Their chests were also glowing?
Usman ' Status!'
Ding!
Revenants
Cr 5!
Usman " Damn!"
Firuza " You know... what they are... right?"
She was looking at me with questioning eyes. I nodded.
Usman " They are called revenants. The undeads who raised due to the grudges, they held upon their deaths.. And most importantly, They are always warriors."
Firuza" ... dear lord..."
She covered her mouth with her hands while trembling. Growlithe was tensed up.
Usman " Let's move as quietly as we can."
She nodded and we moved in the west. Most of the undeads were in the north side. Moving forward, we saw an old structure. I stopped us and we hid behind the trees.
Firuza " ... what's wrong?"
She put her left hand on my right arm.
Usman " I heard something coming."
She nodded understanding the reason. Soon, a figure came out. Seeing this, our eyes widened. He was non other than the Gladiator!
Gladiator " Vengeance!! Vengeance!!"
He went away saying that towards the horde.
Firuza " ... isn't he... but... how?"
I narrowed my eyes.
Usman" Hm, looks like something or someone is using this medium to create revenants. But how is the question. Let's go and be on your guard."
She first looked at the leaving figure with pity. Then, she nodded. We moved forward.
.....
Normal P.O.V.
An hour ago, the Gladiator brought Raejiisa Selakiir to the same place. He went in and walked through a hall. Then, he kicked open the door. Inside, a beautiful lady beyond words was sitting on a couch near a fire place. She was wearing a one piece sleeveless dress. Her skin was beautiful.
She had pretty face too. An upturned nose and rosy lips. She had ample breasts which complemented her looks. She was wearing some kind of vizer like accessory. But what was out of place was, it was her hair which were actually a curled ball of moving snakes. Yes, each snake was alive and was able to move around her face.
The woman belong to a dangerous but beautiful race called Gorgon. A species which can permanently petrify anyone when they looked into their eyes. Apparently, the accessory had nullified her power. There was a bed in the opposite side. In between was a wooden table.
???" So, you bring her."
Gladiator " I am man of my words."
He laid her down on the bed. Then, he turned towards her.
Gladiator " Now. Where is the reward?"
She stood up and walked towards him alluringly.
Gorgon" You will have it in due time. Before that I can reward you ~"
She put her left hand on his chest. He jerked her hand away.
Gladiator " Don't you dare touch ME!"
He looked at her with disgust. She narrowed her eyes and pointed her finger to a box on the table. Seeing it, Gladiator moved towards it. He picked it up and opened it. There was a paper with some kind of pattern. He took it out.
Gladiator " What the... ARGH!"
BZZT!
A purple lightning surrounded him.
Gorgon " Hahahaha! That's your true reward! Do you think we will trust someone like you?! You should accept my reward when you had the chance~ Now you will serve us as a revenant like others! It's all because of our Lord's charm!"
She was laughing victoriously. As for Gladiator, he was changed into a revenant.
Gladiator " Vengeance! Vengeance!"
Gorgon " Off you go, you blabbering fool! Go join the others in the east."
After her order, he went out.
....
Usman P.O.V.
The structure which wasn't shown in the map must be a special zone. When we entered into the hall. I scanned the area and saw the medusa inside.
Usman ' DAMN!'
I stopped and turned towards Firuza.
Firuza " What?"
Usman " There is a Gorgon inside."
She tilted her head. Realising that she didn't know about her. He gave her a description. Her eyes widened and...
Firuza " What...."
I covered her mouth and saw some movement inside. I princess carried her and blitz out. Growlithe also followed us. When we hid behind the trees. Firuza looked at me in a apologetic way. I shook my head with a smile. Then, I thought something and projected a strap of cloth. I tied it around my eyes.
Firuza " .... what are... you doing?"
I used the open demon mark and a dagger like tattoo covered my right eye.
Usman " I am going to kill her by relying on my mana sense. That's why I have blindfolded myself."
Usman ' Plus, I have the map too.'
Firuza" What about the hostage?"
Usman " She is safe. Gorgon is coming out and she has removed the item which was nullifying her petrification ability. You will be safer here but close your eyes. Both of you."
I looked towards them.
Usman" Don't come out until I called you. Ok."
Firuza" ... okay..."
She nodded with a dejected look. Then , she and Growlithe closed their eyes.Then, I feel the medusa coming out. I changed my arms into claws and went out as a blur.
Medusa " I heard a woman...."
Before she could complete her sentence, I tore her into pieces. Then, I burnt her to ashes. After that, I undone the mark. I removed the blindfold.
Usman " Come out! It's alright now."
When, she came out with Growlithe. She saw the scorch marks on the ground.
Usman " Let's go in."
We went in and entered the room. Where we saw Raejiisa Selakiir laying on the bed. I turned towards Firuza. Understanding what I meant. She nodded and went to her. Then, she check her.
Firuza " Detect poisons and diseases!"
A yellow light came out of her hands and covered Raejiisa. After a few moments, light disappeared. Firuza turned towards me.
Firuza " She is alright, just unconscious. She will wake up soon."
Usman" Alright. We will stay here until she wakes up."
I moved forward and stood near the fireplace. Growlithe sat closed to the couch where Firuza was sitting. Half hour later....
Raejiisa " Uh..."
She opened her eyes groggily. Seeing this, Firuza went near her. When she opened her eyes. She saw Firuza who was helping her then Growlithe and me. Seeing me her eyes widened then understanding the situation, she calmed down.
Usman ' She is smart.'
Luminous ' Right.'
Firuza " Are you alright, milady?"
Raejiisa nodded.
Raejiisa" Mother sent you."
Firuza " Yes. Now, you are free. We will bring you home safely." She said with a smile.
Ding!
Quest: Completed!
Rewards:
You have gained 20 GPS!
Balance:
12 pc
3350GP
2 Citrine 50 gp
1 Calcedony 50 gp
9 Amethyst - transparent deep purple 100 gp gems
4818 sp
385 cp
10 Azurites ( opaque mottled deep blue) each gem worth 10 gp each
6 White jade worth 100 gp each
1 potion of greater healing
Ding!
Congratulations!
You have leveled up!
Cr 9!
Powers:
Projection: 77 arrows / 38 pairs of swords!
19 pairs of awakened byakuya and Kanshou!
9 low power Cadelborg 2!
4 high power Cadelborg 2
2 Rho aias
2 sword barrel
1 Unlimited Blade Works
Mana enhancement
All purpose map
Demonic mark opened
Self healing
Hell blaze
My eyes widened.
Usman ' Already?!'
Ding!
Quest: Destroy the revenants!
There will be no experience gain!
Rewards: The usual and you are already level up, BRAT!
Penalty Destruction of Reme Serine!
The test is delayed!
Luminous ' Entity had given you a heads up. Be careful!'
I narrowed my eyes.
Firuza " Usman? What's going on? You look worried."
I looked at her and found her looking at me worried. Even Raejiisa was anxious.
Usman " No, I just sensed a change among the revenants..."
Raejiisa" What change?! What's..."
Firuza" It's alright."
She rubbed her back and calmed her down. She looked at me.
Firuza " Are they like the zombies now?"
Usman " Yes and I am going to destroy them before they dispersed."
I turned on the mark. My expressions grew serious.
Usman " If she needs some rest then stay here. Growlithe guard them. Otherwise you can come outside."
Raejiisa" I...I am alright."
Firuza" We will come."
Growlithe" Woof!"
I nodded and we went out. I stopped near the scorch marks. Firuza and Raejiisa stood behind me with Growlithe. I took out my bow.
Usman " I am the bone of my sword."
I projected the cadelborg.