384. What Now?
Willy floated through the streets of Alyras. There were crowds gathered a celebration was being held. Or no. Not a celebration. It was a parade. A delegation of n and won from the rest of the Helbir League had arrived today for the big eting in three days ti. Everyone from their mothers to their grandfathers were running out of their hos to catch sight of the foreigners.
There were [Priests] from Zaetya. [War Elephants] from Dolonia. They waved at the Odinian [Chariot Riders], and cheered when the soldiers from Samurion banged their shields together. So waited in the afternoon sun, hoping to see the fad Elite Ranked adventurer everyone had been talking about, but Willy was almost certain they missed him.
Either way, the [Will O Wisp] didnt care for any of it. Hed grown up here, in the Helbir Plains, and he knew exactly how this went. Sure, back when he was around, half these countries didnt exist. In fact, many of the city states of the Helbir Plains that had been around during his ti were now gone. Syberma, Timira, Adash so many of them, gone. Lost to ti.
But he wasnt troubled by it. He had never been fond of these cities or countries. Sure, Zaetya was still around, but he didnt think theyd be gone. After all, they housed the zealots of the Den of Souls. The fact that they were here annoyed him quite a bit.
Although it wasnt like just being in the Helbir Plains didnt annoy him.
Honored Spirit! Honored Spirit!
A few passersby in the street below called out to the Grand Spirit of Diligence. He just snorted, ignoring them entirely. They likely wanted him to give them his blessing so they could get married or offer them wisdom which he didnt have. First of all, just because he was a Spirit didnt an his words had so special powers. But it was tradition, so people did it anyway.
And he didnt care for it. He had co here only because he was following Salvos around. But Salvos was busy. So busy. Just as she returned from leaving him alone in this city, she was scooped up by Helena Warshade and thrown into a eting he wasnt allowed in.
Seriously, it was starting to grate him a little bit. Willy had little care for Humans. He was fascinated by Salvos and Salvos alone, yet she was always leaving him behind. He had no face, but if he had one, hed be pouting right now.
His thoughts were unclipped and cogent unlike his usual speech. Speaking was hard as a ball of fire, and while he could occasionally use full sentences, hed prefer explaining things as quickly as possible and avoid long-form conversations. If I have no purpose here in the Mortal Realm, then why stay?
It was sothing hed have to think about. For now, he was going to remain. Observe. See how things unfold. He flew back to the palace of Alyras, watching from afar as Salvos exited to a garden foyer. Perhaps I should return to the Spirit Plane
If she has no need for if I have no purpose here in the Mortal Realm- then why stay?
It was a simple question. A rhetorical question. One he already knew the answer to. Now, he just see if his presence here had purpose. He followed after Salvos, not involving himself unless it was necessary.
I left the Elites behind to discuss the ramifications of the Apocalypse. They could choose to believe . Or they could choose not to believe . It didnt really matter. I didnt have much of a vested interest in convincing them about it.
There was a reason why Id been so reticent on sharing what I knew about the end of the world and the corruption to others. It would always devolve into a huge problem that involved politics and argunts and a bunch of other things I couldnt care about. Maybe if they all just accepted it easily, asking a few questions before going about to do whatever they wanted to do with that information, Id be more than happy to oblige each ti
But, of course, that wasnt how it worked.
I glanced back once. The door closed behind as I strode down the hallway before turning a corner. Helena Warshade hadnt said anything since I left, while Orgaf, Lofus, and Alder were locked in what was going to be a long discussion. The Archmage was likely going to inundate with even more questions in the future, but for now she was going to leave alone.
Salvos!
I found Saffron waiting for at the palatial garden not long after. The pink-haired noble got to her feet and faced with a curious look.
Howd it go?
It went amazingly boring!
I gave her a thumbs-up with a grin. She rolled her eyes.
Whatd you guys even discuss? It has to be important if Archmage Warshade is involved.
Oh, nothing. Just sothing related to those Wyverns that attacked Catark.
I waved a hand dismissively. Technically, that wasnt a lie. The corruption was related to the Wyverns that attacked Catark. It just wasnt the whole truth, and I wasnt interested in explaining the whole situation about the end of the world again to soone else.
Whether or not Helena Warshade spread this information wasnt up to . It was the sa as Daniel revealing that he was a [Hero]. He wasnt going to go out of his way to tell the whole world about it, but he wasnt actively hiding it from others either.
Anyway, did you need sothing, Saffron? You said you wanted to speak with .
The Vampire girl nodded.
I do, actually. Well, its not really that important. Zin just said she needed you for sothing.
She does?
I cocked my head, curious. Zin Norwood was one of the Vampires I had t when I was helping Saffron out with her politicking. She was the forr Matriarch of the Norwood Family one of the Greater Vampire Families. I rembered her being a relatively high-leveled [Druid]. Level 134 or 135.
I wonder what she needs from ?
I asked aloud. Saffron shrugged.
Who knows. Apparently it was sothing important, though. Sothing which you gave to her? Im not too clear on the details either.
Huh. Well, I hope its interesting!
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Huh. This is not interesting.
I stared at what Zin Norwood was showing . The [Druid] stood next to Saffron with her arms crossed. I turned back to a pair of glowing figures standing in the corner of the tent. They lay there lazily, waving at as I frowned.
What are you why are you?
I sighed as my clones shrugged at the sa ti. I turned to the three Wyvern eggs nestled under a blanket of straw and wool before looking back at Zin.
And they just showed up and dumped the Wyvern eggs on you?
They did. No explanation. Nothing.
Zin sighed, massaging her temples. I tried to work my jaw. I looked back at my clones and spoke in a reprimanding voice.
You guys were supposed to find Edithes friend! Uh, that [Beastmaster]... whats his na?
I tilted my head back as I placed a hand on my chin in thought. One of my clones raised an arm, and I snapped my fingers.
Thats right Ismail Zuland! You were supposed to find him! Why are you here instead?
The other clone scowled and pointed accusingly at . Zin and Saffron both watched blankly as I drew back defensively.
What? How is it my fault?
Zin turned to the pink-haired Vampire.
Does she normally do this?
Ive learned not to question whatever she does.
Fair.
I ignored their conversation, my full attention on my clones. They both got to their feet, silently harrumphing. I scratched the back of my head apologetically.
Thats I guess youre right. Im sorry, I completely forgot you guys couldnt talk!
Apparently, they went to the adventurers camp, but couldnt find this Ismail Zuland since no one understood them. I didnt even know what he looked like. So, they improvised and found Zin Norwood instead since I at least knew what the [Druid] looked like. Fortunately, Zin knew what to do and created a pseudo-nest for the Wyvern eggs.
Im glad you three resolved that dispute.
Zin stepped forward, drawing my attention.
But we have another bigger issue here.
What big issue?
I blinked at her innocently. Saffron just sighed behind the [Druid]. My Vampire companion strode forward and gestured at the Wyvern eggs.
What do we do about these, Salvos? Theyll hatch to beco Wyverns. Monsters. How are we supposed to take care of them?
Um
I hesitated. I definitely didnt think this through. That Wyvern was hurt and sad and dying. I felt bad, and I rembered the Mistress of Remnants words. So, I hastily agreed to take care of the Wyvern eggs. But what now?
Well, well figure it out, right? Its not like theyll hatch now. We have plenty of ti to
Actually, we dont have a lot of ti.
Zin spoke over , strutting up to the eggs.
These Wyverns are likely to hatch by sundown, Salvos.
I stared at her, blinking a few tis. I felt my shoulders sag.
Oh.
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