"This is where the scribbles of the oath are your majesty.." Sero pointed at some writings on the wall, it mostly looked like random words but that is for the average person, Kate however sees more than what meets the eyes.
"Can I start reading it...?" Kate looked at the group
"Of course, go on ahead" Mizu then guided her to the writings as he then puts her hand on the worbs, Kate felt the immense aura from it
"O-Okay, I think I can handle this now" Kate then started to slowly move her hands around the writings as she slowly felt that the aura was dissipating and slowly going through her blindfold and then her eyes.
Kate used her other hand to tighten her blindfold as she was almost finished with trying to claim her oath.
"I vow to not let the horrors of the world pierce my tightly fastened blindfold. Everything is simply as we choose to perceive it" Kate chanted slowly as then an eye appeared infront of her blindfold. She looked at the group as she had her mouth agape.
"I-I can see you guys... I can finally see" Kate started to cry as Amarico patted her head
"We're glad to hear that... Kate"
Kate immediately hugged Amarico as she just kept patting her head
"Has she permanently unlocked the oath?" Ada looked at Sero as the latter nodded with reassurance
"Do not fret milady, she has regained her eyesight and has obtained her oath... Like what she chanted she vows to not let the horrors of this crooked world pierce her blindfold..."
"So, what's the plan?" Mizu looked down the bridge as he saw a bunch of bandits. Dozens or probably fifty of them in total."I suppose we can go and get them one by one, seems like their just regular old bandits" Amarico looked below them as well, she saw the same group of bandits but more of them came from the entrance.They were holding adventurers, all of them had bags on their head. The captives were mostly female. They were walking towards the campfire as they were made to kneel down on both knees and just stay there.A suspicious figure was behind some of the bandits as they were wearing a black hoodie with a black robe covering their entire body."Those sick bastards...""We don't need to act rash Amarico, we still need to come up with a plan" Ada then immediately looked at the suspicious figure as he pointed at them"Judging by some of his artifacts on his hands, his attunement is Mindweaver""Wait, Mindweaver? The attunement that's hard to master?" Amarico looked at Ada as sh
"Alright, seems like theres an opening there..." Ada pointed out a huge door that leads to the insides of the camp, most likely a place where the bandits resupply."There's probably some of them inside there so, weapon's up... We can't take any chances... If we alert all of them then the plan might be a bust" Ada then slowly looked at the other side of the door as she saw two bandits standing in front of a weapon cache.Ada signaled Amarico to kill the other bandit and meanwhile she signaled to Mizu that he should stay here for now to guard. Mizu simply nodded as he then went and unsheathes his sword. The two ladies slowly creeped up behind the bandits as they went to their necks as one sliced, the other cracked. No noise were made when they killed both of them. Ada did a psst sound to alert Mizu he can go inside now.Mizu went in as he saw Amarico hiding the two bodies inside a barrel as she looked at the group "What's next?" Amarico asked as she rubs her fist gauntlets on a piece
"Huh... What?" The drunkard groggily opened his eyes as they then looked at the group "What the!" Mizu immediately puts the sword in between his teeth as Ada looked at the bandit"How many are you here" Ada then pointed her dagger infront of his stomach as the drunkard's eyes started to produce tears"S-Sehventeh Toh" The drunkard slowly said as the sword was still in between his teeth as he looked at the sword and gulped a little"There's your answer queen" Amarico immediately knocked out the bandit as she tied him up. She then puts the other 2 bodies inside the barrel as she then looked at the both of them"We're fighting an entire army, what's the plan?" Mizu then looked outside the window, he saw the bandits drinking beer but the hooded figure standing still, the hostages however are still kneeled down as they were shivering"Seem's like we have a bigger problem now, the Mindweaver guy probably went on full alert because the bandits became drunk.." Ada then immediately casted a s
Mizu immediately went down as he saw 3 bandits with their backs turned to the exit"Hey what was that!?" One of the bandits shouted"I don't know, go check! Their shouting intruders or something!" A girl bandit shouted to the other one"Sorry, can't let you do that!" Mizu immediately cut all three's necks as he looked at the remaining bandits who saw him"Well atleast I got 3 down" Mizu immediately parried an incoming attackAmarico and Ada we're killing the drunk bandits first as the others were still trying to grab their weapon"Remember, the Mindweaver is dangerous!" Ada immediately stabbed a guy 10 times in one second as she moved to the other drunk person"I get it I get it! Focus on the bandits first!" Amarico immediately parried an attack from a resupplied banditMizu then used his newly acquired skill called Fire Blade on 2 bandits as they started to burn to death."Shit, everyone he's a Flameweaver! Don't stay close!" One bandit shouted as he immediately tried to strike Mizu
There were almost done however there was still a bunch of bandits protecting the hooded figure as they made a circle around themThe Mindweaver started to chant as Amarico immediately started to rush toward them"You shouldn't cast even if you're surrounded idiot!""AMARICO WAIT!" A huge wave of purple gas engulfed all the bandits and Amarico but it didn't reach Ada or Mizu.The ones who were affected by it started to have a red aura gather around them as if their being controlled."Shit, Mizu! Regroup!" After Ada's mouth said the last word she immediately got punched on the gut from Amarico, knocking her back to a wall as Ada coughed blood"That hurts... Mizu! Handle the bandits and the Mindweaver! I'll handle Ada!" Ada immediately blocked another punch from Amarico as a loud clang was heard. Mizu gripped his sword with two of his hands as he looked at the bandits and mindweaver"So you like targetting weak minded people huh.." Mizu gritted his teeth, slowly breathing, calming himsel
After getting hit by the purple fog he and falling to the floor. Mizu was suddenly dropped inside a city, the sky was black as there were corals everywhere. The buildings and the surroundings were covered in coral.He saw Ada and Amarico along with Kate being surrounded by Megalodaunts, about to be eaten "MIZU HELP US" Kate shouted as she screamed for his help.He tried to move.But he was at the same place. He looked downwards as he saw both of his legs chopped offHe tried to reach out for them but he couldnt as both of his arms were chained by an unknown chain.He tried to shout or scream but his mouth was sealed shut by stitches. He couldn't do anything but then a light shone infront of him as someone appeared"Umi Mizu, do not fret... This is an illusion... Simply a mere concept made by your own mind..."A Goddess appeared infront of him."I Navae shall guide you, do not be lost to this illusion... This is merely something that makes you not be able to move... You are beloved b
Mizu slowly opened his eyes as the sunrays from the sun setting hits his eyes. He slowly sat up as he looked at the horizon, the sound of the sea was mostly what he can hear but there was conversations too.Mizu felt someone close to him as he saw Kate napping near him. Mizu smiled, he pats her head. Kate slowly woke up as he looked at him"AMARICO! ADAAAAA HE'S AWAKE!" Kate immediately went towards the duo as they were talking to what seems to be the guards from Etrea but they had guns instead of Katanas.Ada and Amarico looked behind them as Ada made the guards carry out the remaining corpse from the camp as she and Amarico along with Kate went towards him as Amarico immediately hit his head and hugged him"I'M SO GLAD YOU WOKE UP! I WAS WORRIED!" Amarico cried out loud "IF YOU WERE WORRIED YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE HIT MY HEAD!" Mizu retaliated Ada sat down on the chair as Kate sat on Ada's lap kind of like a child being carried by their mother."How are you doing Mizu?" Ada then looked
"Seems like were all set... Are you guys good to go?" Amarico was fixing up a bag, looking at the group who was still fixing up their clothes and armor "Almost... I just need to fix this collar up" Mizu was fixing the collar of his shirt before wearing his armor that was given by him by the blacksmith"Here let me help you out" Ada went up to Mizu as she slowly fixed it up for him. Her hands were agile and it's as if she had already done this a thousand times already. "There... That should fix it" Ada then pats any dirt off his shoulders as she grabbed the pauldrons and boots "Your old pauldrons got into bad shape when we fought with the Sharko in the cave along with the bandits so you might as well use this for now" Mizu then grabbed the new pauldrons and boots from Ada, making him smile "Thank you for the consideration Ms. Ada" Mizu slowly puts on the pauldrons and boots as Ada walked away from him.Amarico looked at Ada with some concern"So... You aren't gonna tell him yet?" A
Mizu groggily opened up his eyes, he tried to move around but he couldn't. Mizu then looked at his side as he saw that he was chained up. He also saw his companions still knocked out and is in the same situation as he was in.The dimly lit room slowly covered Mizu's sight, he tried to use at least one of his spells to light up the room but he couldn't, it felt like his mana and reservoir was empty.Suddenly the lights of the room lit up as Mizu squinted his eyes to adjust to the brightness. Mizu heard a door open, which in turn he looked at where it came from. It was at his left side, he turned his head to that side in which a male that was the same height as Amarico [5'7] came in, wearing a lab coat and glasses, they were pushing a cart with equipment, surgical equipment to be precise."Ah. It seems like you are awake" The male looked at Mizu as they had a blank face and souless eyes. If Mizu could just read someone's thoughts with just their face, he would've saved so many of those
"What possess you to enter my kingdom in this uninvited matter, my dear madaam" Raven asked as she drank her cup of tea.The group and her were now in a room, it was royalty like... Much like she was enjoying the time of her life because of this."Raven... I came to discuss to you to stop this nonsense on what you are doing right now, don't you see how many lives you've already taken?""Oh my, what do you mean by lives I've already taken? I don't see anyone resisting whatsoever"Just then, a celtor went inside a room with a tray of snacks along with cups and a teapot."They all wanted this, look, they also enjoy it as well" Raven then clapped her hands as the celtor then went towards them and placed the tray down. They were wearing a blindfold and their movement looked more controlled rather than free will."The hell do you mean enjoying?! THEY'RE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF YOU"Faye then immediately stood up and was about to punch Raven but then Amarico stopped her."Easy, Faye! We can't
"Holy! There's so many of this Gargoyles! I swear I can count them with my eyes closed!" Faye then bashed one's body with her greathammer. She then grabbed the dead Gargoyle's body and threw it to the other Gargoyles."Where did she even get this much?! And I thought it was Celtors?!" Amarico then punched one's beak as it flail around, hitting it's comrades and the pillars around them."Either in the Aratel Sea or possibly made Artificially!" Ada then threw a shadow dagger on the monster's eyes as it screamed in pain. She then used Faye's body as a boost for her jump as she then striked it down."But enough talking for now we literally need to get to that elevator over there so we can at least progress down this dungeon!" Faye then one handed her hammer, she then used her other hand to use her shield"Follow my lead! Don't stop!" Faye then shouted, she then starts to rush through the Gargoyles, some going away to not get hit by her."You heard her, go!" Ada then followed behind, then
Mizu slowly started walking across the bridge, taking his time as he didn't want to fall off the bridge and drop into the acid lake that was beneath it."This slingshot was actually useful, thanks for that Amarico!" Faye then puts the slingshot back inside her backpack, looking at the gate that they will soon enter."You guys ready for this?" Amarico then helped Mizu get over to them as they then turned to the gate."I should give a brief rundown to her Manor... There's 3 levels overall and the last one is where she resides" Faye then drew on the ground, luckily there was a small patch of dirt "The first floor had a ton of... Celtors, I assume?" Faye then started to draw each floor correspondingly. Each of them having a drawing or two."I can't even call them real Celtors... Or people... They followed the Duchess around like they were robots and always said 'We shall return Celtor back to it's former glory' gives robotic vibes don't you think?" Faye then went to the second floor"Nex
Mizu then held his sword tightly as he looked at the creatures that was rising from the ground. Their head was covered by what seems to be corals and their face looked hideous. They were wearing armor like clothing but it was already torn off, hinting that they were adventurers once."Mizu! Becareful, they can use spells even though their mudskippers now!" Ada then started to cast a spell. A shadow tendril was formed beside her as it started to move to Mizu's location."Hang on Mizu! Let my tendril grab you and carry you here!" But then the tendril got burnt down by a fireball. The group looked at the direction where the fireball came from, they saw a Mudskipper that was wearing an armor that was mostly for mages."Mizu!" Amarico finally arrived at the other side of the bridge, she wanted to go back but she'll risk of breaking the bridge too."Ada do you have any more spells?!" Faye then started to go over the bridge but Amarico stopped her from going further"I'm trying to but I can
"Now that you got the hang of it, why not test it on the real deal itself" Faye then pointed at another Golem, it was turned around so it wouldn't see the group."How did that thing get here almost immediately!?" Amarico was already terrified. Her arm hasn't healed yet."Ah quit whining already, let me and this guy over here take care of it" Faye started walking towards it"Let's go!" Faye immediately equipped her greathammer, with Mizu equipping his new sword that Faye gave him."Alright then!" Faye and Mizu immediately went in front of it.Faye then started to distract it, only playing defensively while Mizu immediately went to it's arms, slicing through it "Woah!" Mizu immediately backed off, the Golem stumbling backwards as it just recieved a fatal damage."Nice job! Now let this Mercenary finish it off, alright?" Faye immediately threw her weapon in front of the Golem, she then boosts herself towards it.She pulls her left arm behind her, grinning."STRONG LEFT!" Faye then lands
"So what brings you calling me, Ada?" The woman then drank the bowl of mushroom soup in a matter of seconds"Like what my shadow wisp has said, I want you to come with us in order to subdue the Duchess" Ada then slowly drank her mushroom soup with a wooden spoon"Hmm... I suppose you really do need my help..." The woman then grabbed her bag, she then pulled something out of it"I went in her laboratory and it seems she's planning big... I almost got caught by her as well" She then gave papers to Ada."What... What is this, Faye..." Ada looked thoroughly at the papers that she was given."I think she's planning on a raid" Faye was then given another bowl by Mizu, she said thank you before continuing to devour itThe papers were filled with blueprints, ways on how to make golems and how to mobilize manifactured celtors."I also didn't see any of her assistants, I think that's how she got the manifactured celtors... Tubes were everywhere inside that lab of hers" Faye then places the bowl
"This guy is tougher than a wall made of bricks!" Amarico started to punch it's arms as she failed on destroying it's head with on strike "Tell me about it more then!" Mizu tried to slice it's legs with his sword but it merely made a clang instead of a woosh."Back up back up!" Ada shouted as the Golem was about to throw a punch towards them.They dodged it in a nick of time as Amarico then started to pull back her left arm, it slowly glowed white."Step aside!" Amarico immediately rushed towards the Golem as she then threw a strong punch towards the Golem, knocking it back making it hit a tree as well."I think I can do that trick a few more times, it looks like it's working well rather than me punching it normally" Amarico then spinned her arm, that probably moved a joint but who knows."Does it even have a weakness?" Mizu looked at his sword. It was almost bent and it had alot of scratches on it"It's weakness is basically weak towards any blunt weaponry... Like Amarico's Strong L
The trio are climbing up through erisia, facing some scenery that could be even called worthy of a memory but they cant enjoy the scenery for now, as they still have to get to the manor but they soon faced a problem"Why is it doing here?!" Amarico whispered loudly as they were behind a Sharko.It seems like it wandered too far away from Vipers Jaw and it arrived here at Upper erisia."Well We need to defeat it then... They can stay in the same place for hours before moving to another spot" Ada then grabs her dagger as she then slowly creeped up behind it."Remember the same thing we did on one of them back then? We'll do it again" Amarico told Mizu as she slowly creeped up to it aswell Mizu slowly went to it's front to attract it's attention, but then when he was getting closer he saw something else..."Hey... Ada... What's that thing..." Mizu pointed in front of him. There stood a huge beast that was made up of rocks with eyes that was glowing white along with its chest there seems