Chapter 33
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‘Lord, I am nearby and keeping an eye on them. What are your instructions, do you want to engage?’
‘No, regardless of what happens, just keep watching them. Later, when they take off at fast speeds, I will be relying on you to keep up to date on their position.’
‘Unfortunate, but I will obey your orders Lord.’
The Elves’ forces seem to be hidden away. Have they realised that I had spotted them?. Anyways, at this point I was completely relying on Jenna’s ability to keep track of them.
I kept enjoying the peaceful ti to myself, until the sun started coming down and I saw the three won walking my way.
I had forgotten that they couldn’t see as well as I could in the darkness. So after so ti of waving my hands in the air pointlessly, I shouted out to them.
“Over here!”
“Gaspard, how long have you been waiting?”
They were also a bit early. It was only 6:30 but our eting ti was set to 7 pm.
“No worries, I was passing the ti watching people walk past, shall we get going?”
“Alright! But, you shouldn’t co so early next ti, it makes us feel bad.”
“Sure”
Both Kishande and Miranda had a pouting expression, unhappy that I had been early and was waiting for them. I put my arms around them to comfort them and brought them to the restaurant in which I had made prior reservations.
“What’s this… the place looks expensive.
“It’s ok, we don’t eat out often.”
“Hehe good! Our first ti eating out!”
“God guided us on our path to you, thank you Gaspard!”
They seed happy with my choice of restaurant, especially when all the employees ca out to greet us as we stepped in through the doors.
“We’ve been waiting, Gaspard’s party please co this way.”
“What’s going on Gaspard?”
I had booked the whole restaurant. Even if it was a place of great repute, I was easily able to make reservations and it wasn’t too expensive. This was largely due to my recent rise to fa, with the spreading of rumors about taking the Goblin King’s punitive Quest. They were extrely glad to host and even offered a 50% discount.
“Well… we do have to celebrate sotis.”
Because I had chosen such a high class establishnt, we were able to enjoy the fine cuisine, accompanied by a musician playing the lute and a poet singing in the hall.
“I’ve never eaten such a delicious al!”
“Miranda, please eat quietly.” chided Kishande.
“God, I think I was born for this day. No, I can’t fall for the temptation of such delicious food!”
Ashe and Miranda were acting cutely, like children discovering sothing new. Kishande however, was looking at quite nervously, hardly touching any of her food.
“Kishande, if you eat so little, isn’t it impolite towards the chefs who have worked so hard?”
“We don’t deserve this kind of treatnt.”
“Stop it, you’re spoiling the mood.”
Kishande went back to eating, slight tears forming in her eyes.
‘Hmm, crying while eating…is it because the food tastes bad?’’
Snap! Snap!
I called the waiter over.
“How can I help you sir?”
“Have my instructions been prepared?”
“Yes of course, would you like to have it now?”
“Please”
As the waiter returned, Miranda and Ashe were squirming in anticipation, while Kishande had a slightly troubled look.
“Oh it’s nothing much, I just don’t rember celebrating since we first t. We are now a team, so I guess we can consider today as so kind of anniversary.”
As we conversed a large cake and bouquet of flowers were placed on the table, a single candle was placed in the middle of the cake.
“Kishande, why don’t you be the one to light the candle.”
“I determined to never again cry…but, today you… sniff.”
“Oh sis, stop crying so much, this is a happy occasion.”
“Right, God may give us many trials, but he also blesses us with days of joy.”
While we had been together the last few days, their hearts had healed a lot. On that dreadful day, they had beco broken and sullied won, unable to walk into any shops in town. Still, to this day I wasn’t sure how the rumor had spread so quickly, just that it had. Though they had been relieved by their survival, the World had already designated them as outcasts, and only through our recent companionship have I relieved their burden sowhat. It was out of consideration for them, that I prepared this dinner today, and wished to see them happy as we sang a celebration song together. Of course my pitch was terrible, leading to Kishande both crying and laughing at the sa ti.
“Cheers everyone! This party is the best!”
“To the best Party!”
After the toast the owner brought out a platter of fruits and more wine. Kishande seed to finally forget her troubles, and was the first to fall asleep at the table. Miranda continued singing more songs and her voice was improving the more wine she drank. I also tipped the musicians generously and allowed them to leave early as most of us had already drunk too much. Ashe who had survived towards the end told “ Don’t sleep!” before passing out on my shoulder. Being a warrior, I had a much stronger constitution and was able to sober up before the won.
“Custor, I have prepared a carriage outside.”
Thanks to the thoughtfulness of the restaurant owner, it was considerably easy to arrive back at the Inn. After helping the won to their room, I ca back to my own and settled down.
“I hope that it helped settle their pain a little.”
The burden from thoughts I had this morning, regarding the actions I had taken when we first t in the cave, had already disappeared.
“Avatar Flip!”
Returning to my main body, I awoke to find myself surrounded by Ian, Gwyn, Mallepi, as well as the rest of the insects. All them seemingly waiting for .
Kueeek!
“Welco!’
Ian’s bright voice and Mallepi’s cries made feel warm and comfortable.
“Right, I’m back.”
“Do you like these clothes? I’m wearing one of the new one’s you’ve sent over.”
I wasn’t sure about Ian’s body size so I had to go with a rough estimate when I was purchasing, but judging how good it looked on her I had a pretty good eye for this.
“Does it look strange?”
I shook my head.
“No, I was staring because you’re pretty.”
“Oh ho, a heartfelt praise from Johra, but i heard you’ve been spending your days with three won….”
Although her lips suggested she was laughing, her eyes flashed with a dangerous glint.
“Of course, I needed to blend in with the Humans.”
“Please tell what you’ve experienced, we heard from Alpeon that you would usually return around this ti.”
Ian pulled out a notebook, ready to jot down what I said. The Insects were likewise listening with rapt attention while Gwyn just took the chance to settle down in my skull.
“Ahhh, finally! This is indeed the best place to sleep after all!”
Gwyn was always living in her own little world.
I spent the night recounting my adventures in the human world. Ian seed sowhat relieved when I ntioned booking two rooms at the Inn. the Insects however were truly interested by my tales, after all, they rarely t humans or the other creatures I ntioned. When the sun rose, I returned to my Avatar.
‘Already!’
They had been fast asleep in the adjacent room, but sohow still managed to arrive on my bed. My morning routine started as I changed my clothes and picked up so breakfast for them. Kishande was the only one up and we ate breakfast together. While she helped the other two won change out of their clothes, I left for the Adventurer’s Guild to quickly check on the status of my Goblin King’s punitive force, before returning ho to find the three won all dressed and waiting.
We once again spent the day shopping and and visiting restaurants. In the evening we returned to eat a delicious dinner prepared by the Inn’s owner. We spent the night telling stories, particularly Kishande’s adventures and Ashe’s misguide theology. After spending a long ti talking, we were quite tired and went to sleep.
I was quite content, enjoying the peaceful days, but alas it was not to be as the very next morning I received a ssage from Tyr, saying that the expedition was ready to set off.
‘Well, this punitive Quest should be a walk in the park.’
When I returned to the Inn to tell the won the news, they were clearly disappointed.
“Why don’t you take us with you, are we too weak?”
“No, it’s not that, just that it would be a bit difficult at your current level is all.”
“I don’t like it! We should all be together, I’d rather die fighting than be left behind.”
Kishande and the rest were waiting for to make a final decision, biting their lower lips in anticipation.
‘Ugh, their dependence on is beco a bit troubleso.’
Still, I as a bit worried that I had gotten used to fighting with them at my side, and that it would leave behind openings in battle.
“Ok, but you have to agree to completely follow my commands.”
They nodded vigorously with large smiles.
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