{ Rossweisse POV }
As the runes were activated, we were blinded by a blinding light and a feeling of being weightless as if we floating. That lasted for a few seconds before our feet landed on solid ground and as the blinding light receded we were greeted with the sight of a young woman, with blonde hair who gave us a bright smile.
" Welcome back Mrs. Eir. " The blonde woman greeted our Supervisor. "Mr Erik is waiting for you just outside the temple. "
" Thank you miss Aada. " Mrs Eir greeted back with a smile, " You have performed your duties quite well, this village is very lucky to have such a wonderful Oracle. "
The young woman gave an embarrassed smile. " I was just doing my job, I should really be thanking you, if it weren't for you and Mr Erik, I don't know if any of us could survive that night. "
Oracles, chosen people that have a spiritual connection to Deities. They served as the direct link and spokesperson of the said deities imparting their divine words and prophecies. They also act as a beacon for the Bifrost to connect Midgard and Asgard. Currently, there were only eight Oracles left after the majority of the believers left for the Christian faith.
After a short conversation with Miss Aada, our supervisor Mrs Eir led us outside the small temple. Once outside, we all have officially set foot on Midgard. The village we were in was large, we could see the greenery of the land, that was still in touch by urbanization. Cattle were grazing in the field, farmers were taking care of the crops, men catching fish from the big river and other activities that people from such areas do to earn a living.
As we were all admiring the beauty of this humble village, we halted when we heard we heard a man's voice.
" Ah, it appears that the lady of the hour has arrived. " A large man with an impressive beard greeted Mrs Eir, I immediately recognised him: he was Mr Erik. He was a hulking figure of a man that had tanned skin and a large sword strapped to his back. Mrs Eir walked in front of Mr Erik and she kept eye contact with the man who was a head taller than her.
I could feel Sigrun nudging me, I turned to see that she had a sly grin smile on her face. " That is what I call a man~ " She purred. I should have known she would make such comments, she's a pervert after all. " I bet he's good under the sheets too, if you know what I mean. "
" I never knew you were into older men. "
" Well, what can I say I'm into manly men with muscles. " She shamelessly answered, " And he had that sexy beard too. Hey, why are you giggling Rose? Don't you shame my preference. "
Oh, I'm not shaming preference Sigrun, it's just you don't know who this man is.
" I bet your preferences are lame. " she huffed.
" Well if ever want a boyfriend, he better be financially stable. " I turned to see Sigrun with that disappointed look on her face. " What? "
"It sounds like you are a gold digger. "
My face became red at such charges. " I'm not a gold digger! " The audacity! how dare she! what's wrong with wanting a man that could support a family? My father always told me that a man that could not support his family, is not a man at all. And I fully agree with what he said.
" Sure you aren't. "
" I'm not a go- " I could not finish my sentence as Sigrun practically grabbed my chin and turned my head towards Mrs Eir and Mr Erik who were having a very passionate make-out session.
" Heh? " that came from all the young Valkyries around me.
I could tell that everyone was flabbergasted at such a scene, it was pretty weird to see it, especially since the Valkyrie in front of them was their supervisor.
But the two of them, Mr Erik and Mrs Eir are actually married. Mr Erik was an Einherjar, but not any ordinary Einherjar, he was Erik Ivarson, the Berserker. If you asked how I know so much, the reason is very simple... it's because I watch the news.
The two married couple then finally separated from the very intense lip action, looking at each other with desire.
" Husband~ " Mrs Eir said in a sultry tone. " I missed you~ "
" Wife~ " His husky voice seemed to make our Supervisor excited, " I missed you too. Maybe tonight after we take care of the Undead, we can have some fun in my shed~ "
I cannot believe what I just heard... were they actually going to do what I think they are going to do? They are so immodest!
" What nonsense are you spouting? I am still on duty! " She chided him as she slapped his shoulder. Well, at least our Supervisor is a modest person.
" But we could do that after your shift is over. " I take it back they are both immodest.
" That will be three days from now and I don't think I can wait. " Me Erik said in a playful tone, which earned a chuckle from his wife.
From what sources I have received, Mrs Eir was a very strict Woman, a Valkyrie with a very authoritative personality, a person who was born to lead people and a very fierce warrior. Whatever I'm seeing right now was not the Valkyrie I have read about... Well, it seems that one behaves differently to the one they love.
" Alright, but let's first our duty first. Can you explain the duties these young Valkyries are to expected to do? " Mrs Eir finally changed to the main reason why we are all here.
Mr Erik chuckled, " Alright Honey~ " They both turned to us and immediately their personality made a 180° turn. Gone was their smile, it was replaced with a serious expression. The one that demands that you are to listen to what they command you to do or else. It was no more time to fool around.
" Attention! " Mrs Eir ordered and we all followed and stood straight.
" This is my husband, Mr Erik Ivarson, the berserker. He will brief you on your duties, post and the entire battle strategy that we might be expecting tonight. So you listen carefully to what he says. Is this clear? "
" Yes Ma'am! "
" Good, Now I will leave you all him for now. " She then headed to the temple where another high-ranking Valkyrie was leading the previous group to the temple to go back to Asgard.
" Alright everyone, follow me. " Me Erik commanded as walked away from the temple, we followed behind him.
We soon crossed a wooden bridge that led to the outskirts of the village which was a clearing that led to a very dense forest and had signs of the after-effects of a battle, especially with the sight of a heap of undead being burnt to ashes.
" Since you all are new to this, and being your first live combat outside of Spars, I will give you some guidance. Make sure that your enemies are properly put down. " He advised us without even looking at us as he came to a stop. " There are three areas where the Undead mainly attack from and I want ten of you to guard this area, the next ten in the next area and the last ten in the last area. So, you ten. " He pointed to the first ten Valkyries in front of him, " You are to guard this area and kill every undead that dared to attack the village and don't worry, you won't be left to fend the attack by yourselves, an Einjerhar will be your Supervisor. "
He then led us to another clearing and appointed the next ten to the area, which would be supervised by him. Then he led us to the last clearing and it was supervised by Mrs Eir.
There wasn't really much to be explained, just a simple guard and eliminate mission. Me and Sigrun were both placed on the second clearing, where he was supposed to supervise us, that the battle was going to.
" I'm glad I'm with you Rose. " Sigrun sighed in relief, " It wouldn't be fun without you. "
" So today was kinda weird. " She said out of the blue, at which I turned my head in confusion.
" What was weird? " I inquired.
" You know, our ever-serious and strict supervisor acting extra lovey-dovey to her husband, especially with that passionate kissing and that sultry conversation. "
" Yeah, that was really weird. " I don't think that kind of thing is what you see regularly, most people don't reveal their love life that openly.
" But it was kinda hot, I wish I had that kind of boyfriend. " I already expected her to say that. " So manly and affectionate, so lewd~ "
I looked at her with a judgemental face, judging her for what she just said. To which she continued, " Don't give that judgemental look, I know you want your future boyfriend to do that to you too. I read all those romance novels you hid under your drawer~ "
" You- " No words came, I was flushed red with embarrassment. Those were the book that I read in my leisure periods, sure they were sometimes very lewd, but they were very romantic. " I thought that was a good hiding spot. " I grumbled as I pouted.
" Girl, that was not even considered a hiding spot. Your drawer was left open for all to see anyways. " Sigrun said as a matter of fact, " Besides those books were kinda childish if you ask me. "
I think I heard it wrong... did she just insult my taste in literature? " Hey! those books are masterpieces! "
" Hmph, Oh please. Those books of yours are mid at best, besides how much did you buy them for? " Sigrun question made me avert from her gaze, I couldn't just admit that I got them for free.
" You got them for free, didn't you? " And she knew exactly how I got them.
" B-but I found them! and I could not let such good books get thrown in the garbage bin. "
" If you want a good book, I give you one from my collection. " Sigrun had that sly look on her face again. " It's called Fifty Shades of Grey. Have you heard about it? "
I shook my head, I have never heard about that book before. And I can assume it's very lewd, judging by that sly look on her face. " I'll give it to you when we get back to Asgard. " she finished.
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The hours passed by quite fast, as the sun had set and the darkness had consumed the sky, but it was nothing the large torches could not fix. We were all positioned to our post and were soon joined by our respective post supervisors and field captain. Me and Sigrun we're in the second area with Mr Erik as our field Captain.
The Undead usually come out of the forest at 10 o'clock, we had plenty of time and Mr Erik used this time to familiarise us with the battle strategy, after that we had a few hours to get into position and then we waited.
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10 o'clock came, at first nothing out of the ordinary came out from the dark, but soon we could see something emerging from the forest. It was an armoured creature with a shield and a rusted sword in hand, it was soon followed by more armoured undead.
It was time for battle.
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Author's note: Sorry for the late update, had to deal with some work at college. Anyways here is your new chapter and as always, please leave a comment, review and a power stone. Thank you
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