Limits Chapter 361

We walked through the forest silently, until I saw a clearing. "Wow!", I exclaid. There was a city, but not like any other. The whole city was built into the nearby hills and a large mountain. The houses and other buildings were embedded into the rock, or extended out of the ground. The sight was really sothing else. All the buildings were made from stone, and although the stones used weren't so kind of grand flashy looking, the setting itself was beautiful.

Yater explained "This is one of the three cities inside the Elysian Empire. It is called Ancient Mountain. The na although very simple, together with such setting, it actually fits". I asked "Who else has?…", but before I could finish Yater interrupted . "We will have a look around. The buildings although may seem simple, are very ancient and worthy a look". I was a bit baffled, Yater wouldn't normally interrupt like this. 'This can only an, I shouldn't ask questions now. The rules here are… weird' I thought.

I had no idea what the rules were, but the other three knew. If they wanted to shut up, I could only acquiesce. Yater comnted on so of the buildings, as we got closer. "That place over there, is where Elysians produce so great seeds. I always buy them for Peaky when I visit this place. Elysians love nature, so they treat it with respect". I only nodded my head to everything Yater said.

When we arrived inside the city, Irwin said "This place is still the sa. Just like I rember it from a long ti ago". Nathan butted in "Yes, they are great builders, and care for their ho land a lot". I could see a pattern here, they always said nice words about Elysians, they could probably say anything, as long as it was nice about them. 'Does that an, I can ask about buildings, what they do and such only?' I thought.

With that in mind, I decided to give it a try. I asked "What do the Elysian specialise in?". This ti, Yater didn't stop . He actually answered "I'd say growth. They have many sorts of plants here, that you will never find back ho. Elysians are very good with nature, therefore their plants are very healthy". I tried asking another question "Is there anything else?".

This ti Nathan replied, "Yes, they are also Masters of Formations. Those bastards in the Endros City, have no way of reaching such level of mastery. Elysians drew their Formations from nature, and because they are very close to it, they are naturally talented in Formations". This was new to , so I asked "Formations co from nature?". Irwin replied this ti "Of course. The Formations originate from nature. For example the rays of sunlight, or the water inside a stream are bel… Are Formations too". Nathan and Yater looked at Irwin, and he dropped his head without any further comnts.

'So it is true. We can't really offend them by saying they are shit at sothing, or that they believe sothing to be true, where in fact, they might not even have a proof' I thought. The rules were stupid. Not only that, it was like no one could have an opinion of sothing. I asked "Are we staying here?". Yater nodded, and said "We will stay at one of the buildings, that Elysians provide for visitors. It's over there". He pointed at a certain building on a mountain. It didn't look shabby whatsoever. A large house built into the mountain, with at least a few rooms. I nodded, and said "It look very good".

For so reason we walked to our destination. No running or even using one's skills. When we finally arrived, Yater placed his token in front of the doors, and they opened. Inside the house, I saw a few separate bedrooms, and a common living room. When the doors closed, Yater walked a few steps forward, and tapped the ground. I was baffled, but maybe it was another rule. I was wrong. Yater said "Now we can talk freely. I hate that fucking flowery language. Shit, no wonder I never liked to return here".

He then looked at Irwin, and said "We almost stepped into shit, because of you. Don't forget stuff like that". Irwin replied "I forgot alright? It's been a long ti since I visited this place. Fuck this though, river and fucking sun is a Formation. What a fucking load of crap". I don't think I saw them so pissed. Nathan stepped in, and said "Alright, just calm down. We are here to show Nex around, and then we are out. You can take a few days of this bullshit".

I looked at all three, and asked "What the hell is going on exactly? I already figured so stuff out, but just what the hell?". Irwin replied "We told you, they have those weird rules. One of them is that, you are not allowed to say bad stuff about them. It's their land, and if you don't like it, leave. The other rule, you are not about to question their beliefs. They believe Formations are everywhere, and everything is a Formation. I an I don't know, but it's their belief, and no one saw Formations inside a tree or whatever. The third rule, no use of skills or Auras inside. Of course, if they attack you, you can for self defence, but they don't attack people".

I replied, "So when we talk, we can't talk about anything but Elysians?". Nathan shook his head, and said "No, we just wanted to show you to be careful with your words. You can talk about anything really, but if you praise Royals or make fun of Elysians… then there is a price to pay. Another rule is that if you interact too much with a woman, you will have to take her as your wife". Yater continued "I told you, so Elysians are even weirder. They can pester you, and all you can do is politely decline them. Never, under any circumstances, agree to et with any Elysian woman… or man. With us around, they will not pester you, but if you were alone… You would probably fall for it".

I said "They can supposedly draw Formations on their bodies. Which should an that they are Formation Master. This part is true right?". Yater nodded, and said "Yes, they can do that, and you already saw it. Those tattoos are Formations. They have different sorts as well. Warriors get the battling Formations, which they can use during battle. But normal Elysians also get them. So are used to grow plants better, or produce stuff more efficiently". I asked "Do they place Formations on objects too?". Nathan shook his head, and replied "No. They believe Formations to be sacred, and can only be placed on living organisms. They believe that this is natural, and they follow that. Any blasphemy about their beliefs, is not tolerated. That is why Irwin stopped himself. If he actually accused them to be only believers, we would have to leave… Fast".

I nodded, and asked "So what are we going to do? Does this place have sothing special to offer. I an yea, looking at their cities is nice, but it's not like I can gain sothing from it". Yater replied "We can buy special plants, which don't grow outside of here. They also offer nice relaxation places. We are here to relax and sightsee. I have so Elysian currency, so if you want a specific plant or seeds, we can buy so. You told that you learned about dicine".

I replied "It's Art of dicine. If you don't call it like this, I will call your Art just stealth". Nathan asked "Art of dicine?". I nodded, and replied "Yes, didn't he tell you that? Whatever, I learned another Art. Although you may not know about it, it's still an Art in my eyes". Nathan asked interested "What can you do with it?". I replied "dicine… or poison. Don't get wrong, what I can accomplish regarding dicine and poison, is way out of league for you".

Irwin laughed, and asked "Can you prove it?". I took out my strongest dicine, and told him "Have a look". They all gathered around, and checked the dicine out. After a while, Nathan said "I've never seen such potent stuff… Even the guys in Imperial City, can't do so well". Yater nodded, and said "There might be a few dicines comparable to this, but nothing better than this". I smiled, and said "This is not the best I can do though. I told you, this is an Art".

They looked at in disbelief, and asked "You can do better than this?". I nodded, and said "If I were to completely process it? I'd say, it would be at least 3 to 5 tis stronger". Their faces dropped. I continued "Not without a price. The amount would be small, but the potency? I have no idea… This can already heal the scars, the stronger version? Who knows, maybe even allow you to grow a limb or sothing". I said the last part jokingly, but they seed to actually believe it.

Nathan asked "Can you make it?". I shook my head, and said "I don't have the herbs required. I an… I do have the seeds, but not the herbs". Irwin asked "Can't you just plant them?". I laughed, and replied "And then what? I need to know how to care for those herbs, but I don't. It would take trial and error, which I have no ti for or enough seeds to do it".

Nathan asked "Then what about Poison? Can the poison you make…". I nodded, and said "Yes, although not for all of them. I would have to redesign so stuff, in order to accommodate specific poisons". The three of them discussed sothing, and Yater said "We acknowledge the Art of dicine, and you as its first master". I was a bit stunned. '? a master?', I thought. I shook my head, and said "I'm no master yet. I feel there is more to it. When I find that, I will be able to call myself a master. Besides, I still don't know all that exist in the Art of dicine. I have loads to learn".

They nodded, and Nathan said "We understand. The story though, has to be passed on. You should work on that in the future". I smiled, and said "I already chose an inheritor". They looked at confused, and asked "You have a student?". I nodded, and said "Yes, she will inherit my Art of dicine, but that Art alone". They shook their heads, while Irwin replied "I told you, this guy is a monster. If he focused on one Art alone, he would already be a master". They sighed a few tis in defeat. 'I'm not that great though. I had my ass kicked a few share of ti, and I had so lucky encounters too' I thought. If not , then soone else would get lucky. I didn't see myself as anything special, excluding that arm of mine.