Raejiisa P.O.V.
When we came out. Usman, was the name of my saviour. He gestured us to stay behind near ruins. He stood near the scorch ground. Was there a fire before? Then, he took out his bow and started chanting. I never heard that chant before. Was it one of his skills? Then, a remarkable lance like sword appeared in his right hand.
Why do he summon a sword? Wasn't he going to use his bow? I raised my brow and looked towards the druid, Firuza. Who upon noticing me, just smiled. I looked towards him again. I saw him knocking the sword....
BZZT!
Lightning crackled when the sword flattened into an ARROW?!! I looked at Firuza, who just nodded to confirm my question before asking.
Whoosh!
I looked at him again after that sound and saw ominous black flames covering arrow's tip. Seeing those flames, my body shivered.
Pat! Pat! Pat!
It was Firuza, who calmed by patting me. But she had a serious look.
Swish!
I turned my head upon that sound. Looked like he had shot the arrow. But he was just standing there. Why isn't.....
BOOOMMM!
A black explosion covered with red lightning occured in the east.
Whoosh!
A powerful wind came after it. What was that?!
Firuza " Usman?"
She called his name affirming something....
Usman " Yes all revenants are burning now. "
He turned towards us and that ominous mark disappeared. He actually looked better without IT-------WAIT that wasn't important right now!
Raejiisa " If the undeads have catch fire, we should end them quickly!"
Firuza" It's alright."
I looked at her and saw her giving me a assuring look? I tilted my head.
Usman " The black flames, I use, are called Hell Blaze. It burns it's target to ashes. These can't be put easily."
What?! Something like that actually existed in the world! I was truly shocked to the core. I looked at him again and saw him looking towards the explosion. After some minutes, he looked towards us and nodded. Upon which Firuza sighed. Huh? That's it. The undeads which were a huge calamity for us, were dealt with this EASILY!!!
This was the TRUE POWER of A GUARDIAN!!! After that we went to the Reme Serine.
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Firuza P.O.V.
Our return was peaceful. I was walking together with Raejiisa. She was a fine lady...or elf? I was still not that used to south. She was walking on her own without support now. She asked me about north. During our discussion, she also showed her desire for change in South like us. She also asked about Usman.
Seemed to me, she was attracted to him. Well, it was kind of obvious. During our walk, Growlithe was in front and Usman was in rear. Near dawn, we reached the city walls. Seeing us, one of the guards went in and soon Phelorna came out. We were near the gate and Raejiisa ran to her mother.
Both hugged each other trembling. Tears were falling from their eyes. Even I teared up seeing this and wiped my eyes. I looked towards Usman but he was standing stoic with Growlithe sitting besides him. I sighed upon this. Sabae and Calarel came to us.
Sabae " Firuza and Usman, we are really grateful for what you have done for us."
Both of them, bowed. Before i said something.
Usman " Damn!"
Growlithe " Urf!!"
Firuza " Huh?"
We turned towards them and saw them with a serious look. Before I asked him, both he and Growlithe who had climbed upon his back, blitz past us.
Firuza " What?! What is going on?!"
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Usman P.O.V.
I was looking at the reunion of a mother and daughter....
Ding!
Fifth test begins!
Usman ' WHAT?!'
I looked at the map and saw a Cr 9 Glaberrezu going on a rampage in the SLUMS! Where many white dots were vanishing.
Usman " Damn!"
Growlithe " Urf!"
He also growled sensing me.
Usman ' Growlithe hop on.'
He climbed up my back and he wasn't that heavy anymore. I used mana strengthening and blitz past the others. Now was not a time to talk.
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Glaberrezu P.O.V.
Master had sent me here to cause destruction and killed these worms. I don't know why but I will do it. I had killed many worms till now. Why many? Because I dont like to count worms. But one thing was sure...
Glaberrezu " IT'S FUN TO KILL!!!"
Then, I turned towards my next kill, a brat with running nose. He was lying on the muddy road. He was crying and making such an amazing look of fear. I love that A LOT!
Boy"....n...no...pl..ease...do..nt...Ki..LL...me..."
I was just about to kill him by squeezing in my pincers.
Swish! Swish!
Glaberrezu " ARGH!"
It burns! Huh?! But how?! I looked towards the brat but he wasn't there.
Usman " Kid! Run, now!"
I looked towards the voice and saw a boy in armour with short swords engulfed in hell BLAZE!
Glaberrezu " I don't know who the hell are you? To kill me, you have to do better than that. Because it can only injure me and I will be one who will kill you First!"
Whoosh!
Huh? Were those flames which hit my back? I turned around and saw a dog. It opened its mouth.
Whoosh!
A dog with fire breath?
Glaberrezu " Hahaha! Nice try, puppy! But I am immune to fire. Now..."
Swish!
Glaberrezu" ARGH!"
My left pincer and arm were CUT!!! My torso was slashed too! I looked forward and saw the boy with a black mark on his forehead. Then, it changed into a dagger but....I felt demonic power from it? I tilted my head.
Swish!
I saw my torso bent. Then, I saw my headless torso falling near my lower body....NO IT CAN'T BE!!! I... CAN'T....DIE....!
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Usman P.O.V.
Damn! I was only able to kill him with open mark. Before it turned to dust a red light came out of it. But test wasn't over! I checked the map and saw a bone devil APPEARED on IT!
Luminous ' Glaberrezu was a decoy with a charm to hide his location from your map.'
Usman " Damn!"
He was killing merchants. I formed black wings from darkness on my back.
Usman " Growlithe! Go find Firuza and stay with her!"
Growlithe" Woof!"
As he ran, I flew towards his location.
Swish!
Looked like he knows that I was coming. He was targeting more swiftly now. I was almost near his location and I saw him killing two people with impaling with his claws. As for his stinger, it was about to kill a little girl. Poor thing had wet herself and was shivering on ground. She was crying and had running nose.
Swish!
Before that sting impaled her, I cut it off.
B.D." ARGH! Damn you!"
Swish!
He flew up and I went after him.
Usman " Huh?! Where did he...."
!!!!!!
I turned around and crossed my swords.
Cling!
I was sent back but I was able to protect myself from his reverse slash. I stopped my self by concentrating on my wings. During that my arms loosened up.
Puchi!
He stabbed his left claw in my chest.
Blurgh!
I puked blood and looked at his face. He was smiling. Maybe because I was doing great that I got overconfident. But----- NOT ANYMORE!!!
Swish!
I slashed his hand. He flew backwards.
B.D." ARGH! DAMN YOU, WORM!"
He raised his right claw and I raised my swords.
Swish!
We both flew simultaneously to each other.
Slash!
I flew aside and slashed his arm.
Slash!
Then, I cut his head.
B.D." ...curse.... you...."
Then he and his body disintegrated. When his claw in my chest vanished...
Spush!
Blood sprinkled from my body. I used the the darkness to cover it. My swords already vanished and I could feel my low mana. I landed on a house rooftop. I took the potion and drank it. Soon, I felt good but still tired. I cancelled the mark and my wound was healed. There were only five holes in my armour.
At that time, light from rising sun came on my face.
Usman ' Luminous. I am going to sleep. Please show the notifications later.'
Luminous ' I was going to suggest same.'
I jumped down and was going towards the inn.
Growlithe " Woof!"
I saw him coming with others.
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Firuza P.O.V.
Sabae " What happened?!"
Calarel " Why did he go inside like that?!"
Firuza " He was okay few moments ago but then, he was suddenly angry. Then, he left.... could it be that he sensed something?!"
Sabae" You are right. He is sensitive to mana."
Calarel" We should check!"
When we were about to go inside.
Phelorna" What's going on? "
She came with her daughter.
Raejiisa" Where is Usman?"
Before we could answered. A guard ran out.
Guard" MY LADY! A DEMON HAS APPEARED IN THE MERCHANT HOUSINGS!"
All" WHAT?!!"
Guard" Yes! He is killing the merchants! We tried to stop him.... but he was too powerful.... that's why...I come here..."
He was panting heavily now.
Firuza" Usman must have detected him! I have to help him!"
Phelorna" I am coming too! Raejiisa! Stay with Sabae and Calarel. Guards! Let's go!"
We went inside. Soon, we came near the merchant district.
Growlithe " Woof!"
I saw him running towards us.
Firuza " Growlithe! What are you doing here? Did Usman send you?"
He nodded.
Firuza" Dear Lord! Why he send you here when he was up against a demon?! Take us to him!"
Growlithe" Woof!"
He nodded and ran. We followed him and soon, we saw him. But his armour was stained with blood! There were HOLES IN HIS CHEST AREA!
Firuza " USMAN! WHAT HAPPENED?!! WERE YOU INJURED?!! WHY THERE ARE HOLES IN YOUR ARMOUR?!!!" I asked running towards him when he was caressing Growlithe's head.
Usman " Haah.... sorry but I can't talk right now....I am really tired and....I have healed myself with a potion....so, can we talk tomorrow after I.... have a good sleep."
Firuza" Haah.... alright, you can go and rest now but let me know if you need healing. Okay."
He nodded and was moving slowly.
Firuza" You seems really tired. Let me help you..."
Usman" No....I will be alright..." He said shaking his head.
Firuza" Alright.."
When, he was gone. I turned towards Phelorna.
Firuza " My Lady! Please excuse me...I like to rest too..."
Phelorna" Yes! You two have done a lot for us. Please take a good rest."
I nodded and left.
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Phelorna P.O.V.
This night was truly a nightmare. There were bodies, around with slashed marks on walls and doors. When we were securing the bodies. A guard came running.
Guard " My Lady! A demon had attacked in the slums!"
Phelorna" WHAT?!"
Calarel" Was it a large white demon with a stinger and wings on his back."
Guard" ...No...it was a large....red demon.... with four arms.... his upper arms were bigger and....were like pincers...he was killing people in slums.... when the mercenary Usman.... came and saved a boy....he was the one....who killed him with a fire breathing creature...."
Sabae" Growlithe. The dog like beast we met earlier."
Phelorna" I see but to think he not just rescued my dear daughter, he also saved us from two dangerous demons."
Sabae" No doubt, he was injured."
Calarel" He deserves a good rest too after such fight."
Phelorna" No, what he truly deserves is a reward. Inform me when he wakes up tomorrow, okay."
Sabae/ Calarel" As you wish!"
Phelorna" Also make sure, nobody disturbs them during sleep."
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Firuza P.O.V.
I woke up at noon. I was kinda filling fresh now. I washed my face with water bucket. Now if I wonder why someone didn't come to take it? Maybe because we returned at dawn. I shrugged my shoulders and wear my clothes. Then, I came out and saw Usman room's door closed.
Maybe he was still sleeping. Well, thinking about the night, we had. I think, I should not disturb his sleep. When I went down, I saw Sabae and Calarel. They were talking to the owner. Seeing me, they came.
Sabae " Firuza, you have wake up. Is he also?"
Firuza" Hearing you, I think, I did right not disturbing him."
Calarel" There is no doubt after all he had quite a night. Considering the demons..."
She shook her head.
Firuza" Wait?! Demons?! There were more!"
I was shocked.
Sabae" Let's have a seat, Firuza."
As we sat, I was given a tea. Drinking that they told me about last night attack.
Firuza " Dear Lord! There is no doubt why he was injured and tired."
I put the cup on the table.
Sabae" Firuza. I am going back home. So, please give Usman my regards."
Firuza" Sure."
Calarel" My lady also wants to reward him but thinking about his health... please come to me tomorrow in my office."
Firuza" Sure. But let me warn you. He might not want much."
Calarel" We will think about it later." She said with a smile.
After that they went out and I came back in my room. I laid on my bed.
Firuza "... Usman..."