“Kid, are you a mage or something?”
It was the first thing that Asron said after they had departed from the city. They’ve been traveling for quite some time now, so their companions had fallen asleep.
Chris moves close to the front of the carriage to get a better look at him. The Drogan’s face remained stern, his eyes stayed on the road, not bothering to glance at him.
“Pardon?”
He asks, somewhat confused why that had been brought up. He didn’t think that would matter since they had wizards there.
Asron’s shoulder rose before he let out a heavy sigh. Lips curving as he slouched, before he stares at him.
“Do you know magic?”
He repeats, this time in a much mo
Chris felt his throat was on fire, spitting up blood with each cough. He knew the Drogan was strong but not like this; the fighter was also fast, evading everything he threw at him.Yet he basically decimated every plant that he had called out, broke his root dome and trunk wall as if it was nothing.“Is that all you’ve got, child? You won’t take me down with that kind of puny attack.”Asron spat, tapping his sword on his shoulder while looking down on the beaten up human.Chris was on his knees, feeling that strike he gave him. He felt like his gut had burst from being bludgeoned by that weapon.Of course, he was still hesitant to use all of his power, not wanting to cause an accident. But he was thinking if it was really the right thing to do.As of now he was
When Chris opened his eyes, they were once again moving. They laid him on the carriage where Cortus was before.As he tried to move his neck, it caused him to groan, because of that stinging pain. There were still those throbbing in almost every part of his body, together piercing sensation in certain inner parts of his.“Good, you’re finally awake. You got us worried back there.”The young Drogan was the first to notice him, as he was sitting right next to him.Chris tried to see what was happening, but his eyes were blurry and his throat felt like it was cracking inside from being so dry.Rombus crawled closer so that he could inspect him, bringing along a flask upon noticing those scratching motions he kept on doing. The guy carefully lifted his head into his lap b
It was already sunset when the group arrived at the village, but everyone was static as they all showed up out to greet the weary travelers.Cortus’ parents welcomed him with a tight hug, seeing as he came back alone. The couple kept whispering words of encouragement at their son, knowing how down he was.His twins instantly tackled Rombus, grabbing a hold of both his legs the moment he jumped out of the cart, while his wife cackled, watching her husband drag himself. The two end up in a kiss when the guy finally got closer.Chris remained inside the cart, quietly sitting on its side. The child stared blankly into nothingness, hiding within those crates and sacks.Asron let out a heavy sigh when he gaze at him, but he did not speak and just went off to meet with his spouse, who was walking towards them.
Chris looks around. Everybody else had begone with their task.Asron was assisting and giving instructions about the stuff that they bought. Rombus was having a pleasant chatter with his wife and some villagers while Cortus was doing some poses in front of his peers, probably telling stories of his trip.All of them seemed back to their normal daily lives, making him feel more homesick.He wanted to see his family, his home, the city that he was in. Even though his life was a rigorous cycle, at least he knew how stuff worked there.These were the things ran in his mind, that made his heart heavy, knowing that he didn’t belong in that world.“Hello, little one.”A gentle voice greeted, making him stop from his deep thought. He’d
“You be careful now, beloved.”The couple kiss, Asron lifted his wife in an embrace making her giggle.“I will.”They did a bit more, pecking each other before the fellow finally let her go.When he turned to Chris, his face was back to that stone icy demeanor of his. The guy gives a nod before going out.Herlein then shifted her attention to the human that stood there, secretly smiling at the scene. She still had this sunshiny expression when she leaned down on him to give that steamed root crop she wrapped in large leaves, tied with a twine made of vines.“Here you are Chris. Be sure to eat plenty.”She gives the little one a quick tap on the head, quite please and happy that the youngster seemed to adjust fine with them.“Than
Blood soaked, Chris remained wide eyed, unable to move as he stared at the eyes of that enormous bird, staring at him as it laid there on the ground.His knees continued to tremble, but he could breathe properly, having evaded those deadly talons by an inch.“You okay, kid.”Asron turns to the now pale human, he still had this murderous gaze in him as that crimson liquid trickled down his cheeks.The Drogan was quick to rush to Chris’ aid, the moment he fell on his rear. In a single swoop, the warrior decapitated the beast, its head flying into the air and landing in front of him. The other two scattered, sensing the danger.“I didn’t expect the bird to attack like that.”He says after finally finding his voice agai
On the nearby cliff, a group of twelve was on their steeds, looking down at the small village below.All of them wore hooded veils, in the color of the shadows. They remained watching, waiting, and taking notes on everything that was happening.Their gaze focused on the individuals that were currently joyfully on a plot of land, digging, chatting, and laughing at one another. Eyes glowing red, ominous grins appearing on their faces upon seeing the few people that were there.Below, the three remained clueless of the beings that were observing them, as they were enthralled by their activities.Asron’s gaze was glued on Chris, focused on making certain that the youngster was properly moving his hips and arms with each movement.“Do not use that power of yours. I don’t w
“Chris, go fetch some water.”Asron orders after their usual routine.“Don’t wander off too far.”Herlein called out upon seeing the youth take the bucket in haste and started running off into the forest.“I won’t.”Chris replies before disappearing into the woods.Days had already passed, and he was getting the hang of sword fighting. He was also starting to make the gist of handling life there, but there was one thing that he was having a hard time being used to, and it was the idea that the couple was treating him like their own.It was true that he love the treatment, and frankly, he was beginning to get attached to them. That was why he was worried that once he ret