"So it's settled... tomorrow we will leave from here, heading south, towards the coast. It's going to be , you, Master Kjell, Master Ellen, and your archer. Your healer should stay here, so that he can help Sander or Freydis in case of need, being more capable than our students. Do you agree?" Ellen asked Dag, explaining what she had in mind.
Dag looked at Reidar, to confirm his roles in that thing, and soon after he agreed.
"Perfect! We will leave at the first light of dawn, the villages are not so far from here, they are about 3 hours on horseback" Ellen continued, lifting one of the mugs filled with ad used as a paperweight, resting on the map.
After agreeing on the details, Dag and the new mbers of the Iron Alliance continued to drink for a few hours, talking about Earth and the Xis.
Recalling everything in the smallest, after brooding for a long ti, Dag told Sander, Kjell, and Ellen so episodes of his childhood, that for the three Masters seed like supernatural tales, having no idea how the technological objects he talked about were made.
"That's almost all I rember. I was just a kid, but I will rember those episodes for the rest of my life. The mory of my childhood companions is the only beautiful thing I brought with on my way to Skjold" Dag concluded, preparing to reach Freydis, to check her condition and say good night.
"It's really amazing... even before getting here, you had already studied our customs and learned the geography of our planet. I think everyone should know the truth about our true origins. I'm so glad I t you, Dag... despite your young age, you have a remarkable maturity, forged by your past experiences. It will be an honor to continue fighting by your side!" Ellen exclaid, who was impressed by Dag's story, especially when he told them about the Temporum and the fact that the fate of earthly children depended strictly on the data of that machine.
"Unfortunately, establishing peaceful contact with the Frostsinners is virtually impossible. This is due to the fact that among their 'lab rats' I am the only exception. I hope that when the Iron Alliance will take a more defined form, I'll be able to learn more. The sa goes for , Ellen... the possibility to tell you everything I know is really satisfying, it helps to lighten the weight that I have been carrying for years. Now, excuse , but I think I'm going to sleep. Tomorrow we'll have a long journey" Dag replied, rising from the table and leaving the long eting.
The three Masters greeted him, continuing to discuss his tales with each other, even as Dag left the room, going downstairs.
He went into the infirmary and saw Freydis, who was still lying on the bed, trying to resist the pain of the wound.
"Karl said that in a few days you will have fully recovered your physical condition. Don't be put off, tomorrow's mission will be so quick, even though I have a feeling that another great battle is approaching, much more difficult than the one on Vaeren Island" Dag said, addressing Freydis, who even though her eyes were closed, was listening to every word.
The girl held out her hand towards him, who imdiately grabbed and squeezed it.
"Dag, I have to ask you one more favor..." she whispered with a thread of voice, opening her glossy eyes slightly.
"I'm listening".
"Don't die. I know this phrase has been repeated to you many tis these days, but... I'm really afraid to lose you again... I have no mory of the fight against you, my mind was completely blurred, but... I rember the silver armband. Did you kept it with you all this ti?" she asked again, taking deep breaths, full of emotion.
Dag pulled the armband out of his pocket, gently resting it on the girl's hand, who could not believe her eyes and began to cry, unable to restrain the emotion.
"I'm not going to abandon you. I missed you constantly, every day. Wherever I was, all I could do was look for your gaze, hoping to magically find you. But believe , Freydis, I never lost hope. Finding you there was the most beautiful thing that ever happened to " Dag continued, leaning toward her and resting his forehead on hers, letting their noses touch.
Freydis whispered his na, resting her hand on his cheek and kissing him passionately.
"Uhm... oops! Excuse !" Karl exclaid awkwardly, who without paying attention entered the door, which closed imdiately as soon as he saw the two lovers exchanging effusions.
Dag and Freydis laughed gleefully when he put the armband back in his pocket and got out of her bed, while Freydis's hand slid gently on his, feeling his touch until the last mont.
"It's okay, Karl! Co in, I must go to the dorm, we're leaving tomorrow morning!" Dag said, inviting his friend to look after his woman.
"Yes, I heard about it. Please, be careful. I've also seen the head of that monstrous being you call Jotunn, and it doesn't look like a very diplomatic creature to . Always try to stay alert" Karl answered, resting a friendly hand on his partner's shoulder and approaching Freydis to check on her wound.
Before closing the door behind him, Dag looked one last ti at the girl he was desperately in love with, as his heart continued to beat madly.
The two exchanged one last knowing glance and he went out, heading to the dormitory.
Near the front door of the Masters' building, Reidar was waiting for him.
"I'm sure Freydis will recover in no ti. She's really nice and smart, Captain... as your stories told" smiled the archer, congratulating Dag, who reciprocated his smile and continued to walk by his side.
When they reached the dorm rooms, as usual, they made an appointnt in front of the door, at dawn the next day.
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