CH.90 Begin the Search
I followed Christina towards the front door. Alice had gotten up and followed after as well.
At the door I saw a drenched guild employee. Isn’t she the one that Zayaan loves?
“Brian.” She called out to as she saw . “The guild master is asking for you.”
“Isn’t the guild master out of town?” I asked jokingly. I saw the girl's eyes water even more as I said that. I guess too soon to joke about soone who is missing. “Sorry.” I added.
“Brian.” Christina turned to face . “Do you know sothing?”
“Yeah. I got a system mission.” I responded. “I assu she is here for the sa reason.”
“You already know?” The girl asked with tears in her eyes. “Why didn’t you make a report on it?”
“I didn’t have ti. I just learned about it.” I said to her.
“About what? What’s going on?” Alice asked.
“Your father’s group was attacked by thunder sprites.” I responded.
“““WHAT?””” All three of them yelled out.
“Yeah, that’s what the system mission told .” I said to them.
“What else do you know? Do you know where they are? Are they hurt? Please tell .” The receptionist asked .
“I’m sorry, but all I know is that they were on their way here and were attacked by thunder sprites.” I admitted.
“Then we must send out a search party imdiately.” The receptionist said. “Madam Watchman, may we use so guards for that as well?”
“We are already low on available guards as so of them are with my husband already.” Christina told her.
“Then we’ll have to do it without them. Let’s head to the guild and form the search party.”
“Alice, please stay here.” Christina said to her daughter after Alice said she wanted to co with us.
“But I want to co.” She was insisting.
“We are not going on a joy ride.” Christina told her.
“I know. But still.” Alice insisted.
“Alice.” I called her as I walked up to her. “Please stay here. We are already worried about other people and your mother and I don’t need anything more to worry about.”
“But I will be fine. Wouldn’t I? As long as I’m with you, nothing bad can happen.” Alice argued.
“But you might not be able to stick with . We are searching for missing people so we will most likely split up.” I told Alice.
“But then you’ll need . My father is also missing.” She said.
“Alice!” Christina said. “Please. Just stay here.”
“We’ll be back.” I said to Alice as I hugged her lightly. “Just wait for us. We’ll bring everyone ho.”
“Do you promise?” Alice asked.
“I promise.” I told her.
I hope I can keep that promise.
We walked in the rain. I almost summoned Overdrive to take us to the guild, but I might need it later and it’s not in a toploader so the long cooldown might be a problem. Actually, I haven’t opened the packs for today, but now is not the ti for that.
We were drenched by the ti we reached the guild. Even with the cloaks we took from the manor and my magical clothing, I was soaked. Perhaps my clothes can’t resist water like they resist almost everything else. They might have enchantnts only for anti-gri or sothing like that.
“Madam Watchman, welco.” The guild master welcod us. Or perhaps I should call him the ex-guild master. “Were you inford of the situation?”
“Guild master. We have new information.” The employee told the GM.
“Oh, where did you get so?” The GM asked.
“Brian.” She looked at as she said my na.
The GM and the few adventurers present turned to face . Lucia and Alex were here as well as two mbers of Diamond Sword. I guess they are the high-rankers that would be called on in a situation like this.
“Brian? What do you know?” The GM asked.
“I got a system mission about it. It said they were attacked by thunder sprites.” I told them.
“...” Everyone in the guild went silent.
“I thought it was possible, but I didn’t want to consider it.” The GM said. “We need to find them fast.”
Everyone turned to look at . …why? Don’t stare at like I’m so sort of a savior or hero. Stop. Please. Last ti I gave orders people almost died. I can’t deal with that pressure again.
“...why are you looking at ?” I asked.
“You are the one that knows the most, so you should co up with the plan.” The GM said.
“I know nothing more than you. I actually know less, because I don’t know the surrounding areas or the route the baron’s group would have taken.” I argued. “I don’t even know if they are in the south or north.”
I know there were two main roads leaving Alewatch, one north and one south. But I have no idea where the city they went to is.
“I see… I suppose that might be an issue.” The GM admitted.
As the GM and Christina were coming up with a plan, Lucia ca to talk to .
“Brian, let dry you up.” She said.
“Sure. Thank you.” I responded.
“Water, flow as I will, Water control.” Lucia cast a spell. I felt the water leave my clothes. Being dry feels a lot better.
“Thank you.”
“I think I should be thanking you. This morning I noticed my blood magic had evolved into true blood magic.” She told .
“What? Already? You are so skilled.” I told her.
“It’s all thanks to you. And I’m still learning from Lady Camula.” She told .
Camula? Wasn’t that the na of the vampire shadow rider in GX? Is that the na of Vampire Lady?
“Still, learning it this fast ans you must be a natural.” I complinted her.
“Thank you. I’ll work hard so that I can cure the curse on other dhampirs.” She told .
“You know you can rely on my summons for that as well.” I told her.
“I will, but I would also like to be able to do it on my own.” She said.
I think it’s good that she has the drive for it, but that does an less free vampire cards to . I guess I should still be happy.
“Well, until you can do it, please call on when necessary.” I told her.
“Then, would you co on a trip with ?” Lucia asked. “We can visit the dhampir sanctuaries and cure the dhampirs living in them.”
“Yeah, I think I will. As long as we can stop at places I want to stop at as well.” I told her.
“Sure. We’ll make a party and go on an adventure.” Lucia said.
“Yeah, let’s do it.” I said to her.
“Brian!” Christina called for . “Can you co over here?”
“And I’m needed again.” I said to Lucia as I walked up to the two in charge.
“You want that?” I asked. “Isn’t it a bit risky?”
“I know it is, but it is also the fastest way we have to move. Your dragons can be used to fly and that will make the search a lot faster.” The GM told .
“But how will we spot them in this rain?” I asked.
“As long as they have a fire of any kind, we will spot it. And we should be able to spot the carriages they were riding as well.” He told .
“... okay, fine. But how will we split up on them? I’ll be riding the white one and I can take one person on it with . But how about the black one? Also at least one person riding on the black one needs to have the ‘Card summoner’ skill.” I told them.
“Card summoner? I’ve never heard of that skill.” The GM said.
“It’s an extra skill that works with my unique one.” I gave a quick explanation. “Lucia and Alex both have it.”
“I see. Then I’ll have Lucia with you and Alex with Wolf.” The GM said. “Is that fine with you?”
Wolf? Who’s that?
“That’s fine, but who is Wolf?” I responded.
“How do you not know him? Wolf.” The GM called for him.
“What is it?” One of the diamond sword mbers ca to us. He had a large bow with him.
“That is Wolf. How do you not know the high ranking adventurers in this town?” The GM asked.
“How would I? No one ever introduces themselves to .” I told him.
I only knew Pri Rib as they all introduced themselves to when we first t. Then I suddenly got famous and everyone knew , so no one introduced themselves to naturally.
We had moved to the northern gate, where we were going to take off.
“Well, the basic idea is there. We’ll send the two groups on dragons to search from the air. As well as a couple of us on the ground with horses.” The GM said. “We will use magic as a signal when we find them. Any questions?”
Everyone had heard the plan and now it was just about executing it. I took that opportunity to sack five more cards so I could make another toploader. Luckily I had three sleeves in storage from a few days ago. That way I could upgrade the sleeve on Red-Eyes to a toploader.
(2x The Gross Ghost of Fled Dreams, 3x The Portrait's Secret) (The three other sleeves are leftovers from CH.65)
“Brian, are you sure this is safe?” Alex asked as he was climbing to the back of Red-Eyes.
“Probably.” I told him. “Don’t lose my card.”
“Is that what you are worried about?”
“Yes, that is exactly what I’m worried about.” I told him. “I don’t want a card that can summon a dragon to just be floating around. And if you let go of the card, there is a possibility that Red-Eyes will be unsummoned and you will fall to your death.”
“Didn’t you think you should ntion that earlier?” Alex asked in a panicked voice.
“Just hold onto the card and you’ll be fine.” I said to him as I turned towards my dragon.
Well, technically they are both mine. I didn’t agree to permanently handing over that one. I need more dragons before I hand them out like that. And I would never give away a Blue-Eyes, even if I had an army of them. Only I (and perhaps a beautiful lady) can ride them.
“Brian, please find them.” Christina said to as I got to the back of Blue-Eyes.
“I’ll do my best.” I told her. “Lucia, are you ready to take off?”
“Yes, let’s go.”
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