It was a beautiful day closing March with radiant sunshine.
The former small but lovely village of ours were a bustling town now, with almost 400 residents coming and going.
Lots of new faces but they all greeted us with big smiles on them.
" I feel like after the merchants arrived we have other villages come to here, for shopping. " - Eli said.
We were far from Malai with a reported 1 million people tucked away inside behind those large walls but it was something to look forward to, after all those in power now will soon be removed one by one by the hands of my husband and not even Ehlite can save them now.
My faith in him was enough to probably frighten others but those people simply didn't understand his power and mind that even me his wife still have trouble to decipher.
" I honestly want my own sweets shop placed right next to the Princess tavern. " - Demelza was pointed towards the black and blue building still closed.
" You really turned busy in these last few months huh? " - I asked.
" We all did..." - she said all smiles.
We sure did but, all these changes were very welcomed by all.. we as village always yearned for a better quality of life, more security and honestly just someone we can rely on..that person happened to be attached to me..most of the time.
We arrived at the smithy that got much larger as well, there were various parts of armor everywhere and pieces of iron, coal, leather, wood and much more.
Olaf looked exhausted but happy, as Rachel was handing her some cold lemonade as they watched us walking up.
" Ladies..I've heard about your little hunt headed by our young leader, it's the talk of the town. " - he said.
" Hey Olaf..hey Rachel. Yes it will be super exciting and that's why we came. " - I said taking a seat on a tree stump in front them. " What became of the arrow heads drawings? "
" To be honest they still there, couldn't look at them. Darling? " - he said turned to his wife.
" Absolutely..let me find them. " - she said walking back towards the house.
The others stood near me and Olaf went for some extra lemonade and glasses.
" He sure looks busy..He does need help. " - said Eleanor after he disappeared inside.
" I'm sure Zephyr already has an idea..even if he needs kidnap people. " I said smiling.
As we laughed they strolled back out with a few papers in hand.
" Here..pick one and I'll make some you can try. " - he said offering the papers.
They all looked intricate work but we trusted Olaf's skill.
" How about this one here. " - Demelza said pointing at the second one from the bottom. " ..looks like something incredibly painful to deal with. "
The one she pointed had ridges making sure pulling them out was painful.
" I like those one with two hooks. " - Eli knelt in front of me and chose her best.
" Both looks nightmarish for sure...Hmm.." - I nodded along because those looked the nastiest and easiest to produce.
I found one with screwed down top and a small hole in the front.
" This looks like a hole of some sort for deadly poison..I bet Granny could help but for now we pressed for time.. and don't wanna gave you all this extra. " - I said.
I looked at Olaf who waived it off.
" Don't you worry, these arrow heads are easy and can make them by the dozens, once I made a mold. " - he said with a reassuring tone.
" Don't you worry Olaf help is on it's way. " - I said.
" Thank Zephyr for me..now all I need is a choice. " - he smiled and put up the drawing contained the ridges and the small hook one.
" You guys decide. " - I said opting out of that one.
They ended up flipping for it.
It landed on Chensler face.
" Nice one Demelza the ridges it is.. are you sure it won't be too much trouble? " - I got up and asked him once again.
" Please..I'll do a few by tomorrow so you can try some. " - he smiled and already walked away studying the drawing.
We finished our lemonade and said goodbye to Rachel heading towards the Revel house.
There were already Lucian and Alexander with most of the boys outside with all their trainees and a few dozen soliders and new residents now wearing normal clothes watching them.
" ..Our Leader decided to rid these lands of Divine beast, we will move out in a weeks time. In that time you will be evaluated and then carefully selected by the captains. Myself.." - Alexander pointed at himself and turned towards the other four next to him. " ..Lucian, Carlos, Manata and Stuart. 25 men will be chosen and now you should..
" Enough already...I'm the master." - Lucian stepped up opening his arms drawing the others attention. " ..Alright now start basic training and pair up! "
""" Yes Master. """
The 60 man or so paired up and started light stretch before sparing.
" Look at him..Tchtch.." - I saw Lucian smile as the man followed his orders. " Don't you think th..
I was talking to Eli but she wasn't there mentally and just kept looking at Lucian.
" She's lost..let's go. " - Demelza said stepping between and pulling us towards the others.
The captains were watching the men intensely and evaluated them already.
" I bet that spider looking one is a good fighter. " - said Carlos while pointing at some lanky man.
" His name is Otto, but the spider nickname will stick. " - said Lucian smiling.
" Hey you.."
My sister took her boyfriend and landed a big kiss on him while the others noticed us.
" If you came for the brothers they already with Zephyr and the girls..I'm going there soon. " - Carlos said while keeping his eyes on the fighters.
" I'm going too, talk the plan over with little brother. " - Alexander took his wifes hand and walked ahead of us.
I left my sister and walked along Carlos behind them.
" So the town is decided and the numbers as well.. " - Carlos started to explain. " ..the security is in good hands and Seline is with little Penny who might be finished with enough armour in time before we leave. "
" One week then... I need training. " - I said.
" We all feel the same way.. it's funny.." - he smiled while looking up the small clouds. " ..Seeking the approval of a soon to be 19 year old. "
" 17.." - I said quickly.
" What?.." - Carlos stopped me and waited.
" Don't tell him.. it will be a surprise. " - I gave him all the explanation, I was willing.
He sighed exhausted and we continued to walk.
" .. a bloody 16 year old? That can't be.." - he said shaking his head in denial.
" Oh..but it can. " - I said smiling thinking my mother was right.
Deciding on your husband's birthday was an important decision..I was hasty before and now, I'm just correcting that mistake.
He will know when he reads the cake.