Cut to a forest.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"I was lucky to find that lady, I would've bled and passed out if I hadn't healed in time."
Audible heavy panting and shuffling heard in a seemingly deserted wooden lodge nestled within a forest near Nostrali. Kade, drenched in sweat, seated himself, leaning wearily against the wall after coming to a halt.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"But that doesn't matter anymore, I got out of there scathed, yes, but I still got what I needed."
"Now where is that map?"
He wiped sweat from his forehead as he grabbed onto a map, and started examining the world map. Currently in the Nostrali region, he pointed on the map, directing his finger towards Seolmara.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"S- see- sey- ool...? Mara? See-oolmara."
Kades' American accent led to occasional stutters and a notable mispronunciation of Seolmara.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"That is where I'll go next..."
"If I need to know much more about this world, there's no better place in this world to learn other than a school."
"If I had technology, it would've been much more easier for me, but this world is likely set in the sixteen to seventeenth century."
He tugged on the stolen shirt he wore, taking in the scent of sweat and dried blood on his skin.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"Though, I'll quickly just wash myself first before I head to See-oolmara."
He glanced through the shattered window and spotted a lake just a short stroll away.
He rose, leaving the deserted wooden lodge and heading towards the nearby lake. Approaching the water's edge, he undressed, cleansing his body of dried blood, sweat, and dirt with a deep breath in the chilly waters.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"Let's assume that those magic academies would accept nineteen to twenty year olds for re-enrollment after failing to gain qualifications for something such as a magic license or some bullsh##."
"But that depends if another nation would accept a person from an entirely different nation into their schools for re-enrollment."
"So, I'll have to find a young man who is a local in that area, average looking, tall, but not too tall."
Lying in the cold lake, he cleansed his chest with his hands, then submerged his head to wash his hair and face.
He blew air through his nose, wiped water from his face, smoothed back his hair, and emerged from the lake. He grabbed his clothes from the ground – a long-sleeve rough linen Ivory-colored shirt, slightly worn brown linen pants, and leather sandals – putting them on while still damp.
Kade Northwood(INT):
"See-oolmara, will be my next stop."
Cut to ???
In a vast, dimly lit council chamber, four imposing tall podiums stand at the center, surrounded by seats. The only illumination emanates from the central area, casting a focused light on the podiums.
Council Clament:
"May this council session, begin, now."
Seated in their places were numerous affluent, influential, and renowned members from various clans. The atmosphere grew intense as the four council members rose, towering over the crowd from their imposing podiums.
Councilmen Eun-Ji Moon:
"Good morning."
Councilmen Samira Rizkallah:
"Welcome, everyone."
Councilmen Asha Obioma:
"Morning."
Councilmen Ignatius Hagreaves
"Morning."
Eun-Ji from the Council approached the podiums and addressed the audience with composure.
Councilmen Eun-Ji Moon:
*Clears throat*
"In these bleak times with the looming threat of the Demon-King still present, it is of the utmost significance that we all discuss the forthcoming danger facing our world—Kade Northwood."
"Step forward to express your opinions."
A young man in the audience adjusted his collar and disrupted the tense silence by voicing his opinion to the Councilmen.
??? #1:
"Councilmen, why shouldn't we be focusing on the bigger threat to this world, than this man, Kade Northwood?"
??? #2:
"Because we have no grasp of Kade Northwoods motives."
"In times of trial and tribulation, it is best to take on the young lion, rather than the fierce and powerful mature one."
??? #1:
*Scoff*
"Oh, is this the part where we get life lessons from the ancient scrolls of Grandpa Wisdom?"
"Do enlighten us with more riveting quotes, oh sage of senility."
??? #2:
"You asked for an answer, boy, yet you bite at me with childish insults because you're wrong?"
"Do you think of everything as your story? If so, then you're the clown of mine."
Councilmen Samira Rizkallah:
"That's enough of you two, always fighting in every council discussion you both attend to."
"But in all honesty, I agree with Adylus, we should focus on the smaller threats before building up to the bigger ones."
The affluent young man rose from his chair, looking up at Councilwoman Samira, trying to persuade her.
??? #1:
"Do you hear yourself Councilmen Samira? We have a 'Demon' king, ma'am, a Demon King planning something."
"Is it not better to seek out an unknown idea than an unknown motive?"
Councilmen Asha Obioma:
"The Demon King is a threat that the Quasarris Vanguard is only capable of beating, not us."
"If we want to make their lives easier, than I say–"
Councilmen Ignatius Hagreaves:
"We release the existence of Kade Northwood to the criminal grounds."
The Councilmen and the audience stared at Ignatius as though he had lost his sanity.
Councilmen Eun-Ji Moon:
"Ignatius? Is this some sort of joke? Why involve criminals?"
Councilmen Ignatius Hagreaves:
"Think about it, those guys will do anything to get their hands on coins, they'll kill a child if they have to."
??? #3:
"That's absolutely ridiculous! You're thinking of hiring criminals– no– mercenaries to do the job?!"
Councilmen Samira Rizkallah:
"I'll have to agree with her there, doesn't that risk Kades existence to eventually make it to the eye of public?"
Councilmen Asha Obioma:
"Ignatius, this better be a good argument..."
Councilmen Ignatius Hagreaves:
"Does what I say seem all that bad? Like I said before, they'll do 'anything' to get their hands on money."
"They're the lowest of the lowest, the scum of scum, subhumans who are fully aware they're subhuman. That is why they're perfect."
With a smirk, he extended his arms in an embrace, glancing at both the audience and the Councilmen.
Councilmen Ignatius Hagreaves:
"And furthermore, not a single one of those lowborn scum would utter a word to the general masses if it meant they'd receive a handsome payment to keep their mouths zipped shut."
"Am I wrong? Or am I right?"