In the forest standing alone within it was Ace whose eye was closed, silhouettes could be seen leaping around in the trees. Suddenly countless arrows were shooted at him and behind them were warriors ready to battle, with a deep breath Ace slowly opened his eyes. As he took his stance, he perceived the assault on him as if they were hading straight at him slowly.
"Shadow Arcane, Phase of Water: Tidal Barrage." He stated as he headed straight for the arrows with his practice sword which was covered by a liquid-like mana matter. "Flexible like spring water and piercing like a Rapid River." He monologued while coursing through the arrows parring them with his sword and using fluid movements. As he was piercing through, the other warriors came after him.
"I see good strategy but not enough. Change the substance of your mana, it's profusion down to its molecules, decelerate those particles without changing their core nature and then…"monologued Ace as they approached him for a strike, "Shadow Arcane, Phase of Water: Ice Demon's Slash!" stated Ace as he swinged his sword purple-hued ice which frozed his assailants.
"And now for the big finally, Ice Demon Palace!" he yelled while a magic circle formed around the area which released a huge amount of mana which shrouded the area in a purple-hued light. After the light disappeared all that was left were trees covered in ice, frozen grounds and countless warriors frozen to a high degree. "Okay, I think that's enough training for today, Dispel." He said as all the ice vanished.
"Yo, Dorian I'm back." Said Ace with a joyous tone, "Well-well, if it isn't Ace, so you already finished Claude's task have you?" said Dorian with a surprised tone. "Yep. I think you're warriors will be able to handle anything as long as they become stronger." Answered Ace. "Well, if it's you who says so then it must be true. Okay, enough of that and come check this out." Continued Dorian as Ace looked at him with a perplexed face.
During the night back at the villa, "Hey Iza, have you already finished?" said Ace as Isabella came out of her room, "Yes everything is ready." Answered Isabella. The next morning on the plaza at the foot of the World Tree, a celebration was held. "Good Day to you all." Said Dryad as she appeared. "We are here to celebrate our new friend, Ace Blakelord. Please sir Ace, would you step forward?" she continued. As Ace approached her, he knelt down and Dryad put her hand on his head. "I give you my blessings Ace Blakelord." She said, "May Elderngard prosper." He said. After that Riselia approached with a flower crown and put it on his head.
"And now, with this the ceremony is over. Ace Blakelord you're now a guest and a friend of Elderngard and its people, we welcome you." Said Riselia where after the whole crowd cheered for them. And so they all had a feast and the day was over. Later that day in the elders chambers, "But man I've only been back for a month but it is quite the tradition you've got." Said Ace. "Well it is only natural. Not only did you save the children but you've also been training at the side of our warriors. At that point you can consider yourself a member of our community. It is only normal to welcome you, Isabella had the same experience while you were gone." Said Claude.
"Well it's true what he says not but only that, we were also planning to leave soon so it was necessary to celebrate before that." Said Isabella, "Yes she is right, and not only that but we shall always welcome the both of you since in essence you are honorary citizens of Elderngard from now on." Added Riselia. "It was also quite the chance since all the goods we prepared for you are all ready." Said Dorian, with those words the duo bowed their head to the elders expressing their most heartfelt gratitude for their hospitality.
The next morning, Ace and Isabella had packed their things ready for their next trip. "Ho?! Look at that fits like a glove." Said Dorian waiting for them along with other people including the elders, Will, Victoria, the children among others. "Wow quite the people huh?" said Ace, "Yeah after all you are quite the celebrity." Said Will. "Have a safe trip and I'd also enjoy it that you have another spar with me next time." Said Will as Ace answered "Sure, sounds fine by me." While they shook hands.
"Victoria, thank you for your instructions, I enjoyed our time spent together very much." Said Isabella, "Don't worry about it, I also enjoyed." Said Victoria as she hugged her while whispering, "Be sure to not let any other girls get your man. Farewell and good luck." Through which Isabella blushed while Victoria had a smile. "Hey kids we'll be going now but be sure to grow into good kids, 'kay?" said as Ace as he talked to the children who answered "Okay! Bye mister, bye miss" while the parents also thanked them.
And so having said their goodbyes the couple pays their respects to the elders. "Have a nice trip you two." Said Riselia, "May the spirits be with you at all times." Said Claude, "Good luck out there." Said Dorian. As the both of them bowed their heads and raised them, they simultaneously said "Goodbye everyone!". And so they headed out and left the Sea of Trees. "So where are we headed next?" asked Isabella, "I think we can hold off the adventures for the time being. What do you to visiting Turbana?" asked Ace by which Isabella nodded in agreement. And so back on the road, the duo sets out for their hometown the Turbana Village.