After hours upon hours of walks, the group decided to rest to recuperate. Looking at the state of the children, Isabella suggested to Ace that they offer them some food which he agreed to. With the bread and ingredients they had, they made sandwiches for everyone. As the children ate them, they were overjoyed at how delicious they were and so the brightened up and the children opened up more to them.
After that, they pressed on and continued their walk while chattering vividly. Several minutes later, they were suddenly ambushed, "Who goes there? And why are there children with you?" said a mysterious voice in the trees. "Hold on, we're not enemies. Please hear what we have to say and stand down." Said Isabella, "That's right we were on our way when we heard noises of these kids'screams who were abducted by a group of bandits." Said Ace. As the kids pleaded to not hurt them, claiming they were saved by them.
And then they appeared ,it was a group of elven archers and beastkin warriors. One of them approached, "My name Will, William Vent d'or. And might I ask who you are?" said the elf as he approached, "I'm Isabella Windsor and this is Ace Blakelord. Nice to meet you." Said Isabella as she introduced herself formally. "Sorry for the misunderstanding and ambush but if you would please follow us to our territory, we must discuss with our elders and report what happened." said Will. "Certainly." Answered Isabella.
After traveling a certain distance, they finally arrived at Elderngard. They were struck with awe at how busy the streets were. Dwarves were selling wares, just as were elves and beastkins. Others were leisurely speaking to each other it truly was a beautiful place. After arriving in a certain guard post, the children were left there so as to reunite them with their families. "Mister, Miss, bye and thank you for saving us." Said the children as Ace, Isabella and Will continued while waving their hands with satisfied smiles on their faces.
As they continued to walk, they finally arrived at the Elder's council. "Please wait here while I make my report." Said Will as Ace and Isabella stayed behind. "What do you think will happen?" asked Isabella, "I don't know but if worse comes to worst then we flee, but atleast I think they will hear us out." Answered Ace. "I sure hope so, well I'll guess we will know soon enough." Said Isabella as she let out a sigh of relief, "Frankly, if things go south it'll be disadvantageous since I really need to meet this Dragon Hermit whoever that is." Thought Ace.
After several minutes, Will came by again. "The elders are ready to receive you." He said while guiding them to their chambers. As they entered, there were three old people seated there, an male elf, a female beastkin and a male dwarve. "Please take a seat young ones." Said the female beastkin, "My name is Riselia, the elf there is Claude and the dwarve is Dorian" she said as she introduced herself and her two allies. "We are the elders of Elderngard. And we heard that you saved our children who were abducted, we're grateful." Said Claude as he bowed his head. "We are honored by your praises, dear elders." Said Isabella, "Yeah don't sweat it, we were glad to be of help." Said Ace.
"Well as thanks, we prepared a villa where you can rest. So make yourself comfortable after all it would be a disgrace not to thank you properly. So just kick back and relax we will call on you later." Said Dorian. After that, a guide showed them the way and they unloaded their things and enjoyed the meal which was prepared for them. "Ahh, real food, it is so delicious. It has been so long." Said Ace. After the feast, Isabella went to the bath where as Ace went to his room to enjoy the bed and get a good night sleep. And so the day ended for the two of them after reaching Elderngard.