The Banquet

Adrian was starting to truly consider the peace offering after they left, "The offer seems amenable enough, perhaps we should stop and just accept the terms, more bloodshed after the battle wasn't needed."

This angered Radley, "And what, be at the mercy of the other side. Are you a bloody fool?! I did not put in all that work just so it could be brushed off like that!"

"Please understand Radley. So many deaths hang upon me, it getting heavy."

"And it will get heavier. The events of your brother will continue to happen until there is a reckoning. Don't be naive. What happened to the man that publicly butchered all those people?"

"He died with this last battle."

Adira sighed, "Radley is right. You can't stop here. I am unfortunately a neutral partner in all this. That basically means that I can't do it myself without just cause."

Radley spoke up, "You're scared of him, or is it is followers?"

Adrian sighed, "I am more worried about the retaliation of the people. My family is in the crosshairs after all."

"Adira will be supervising until a new magistrate is selected to govern the area."

Adira spoke, "I have an idea who it could be, and she is a good person, but she is a stickler of the rules. We will see in due time though."

They made their way back to the B&B to get some rest for the following day. Radley met up with Elita and Rita to discuss the events of the day. Radley was the one doing most of the talking, "So, in conclusion. Rita, your spatial awareness is lacking. Elita, although you have the speed you lack the damage output. We will need to look into both problem areas, but that's enough about that. Get some rest. Tomorrow might become another hairy day."

Rita and Elita both nodded and made their way to their room. Radley checked if there was something, he could buy with his Diff points but nothing, in particular, stood out except for the mining. He looked at his axe. Technically speaking his axe is too weak for him now. He was going to need a new one, but buying it would be too expensive. So, he considered creating one, but the problem is he didn't have the recommended material for it, and he also has to upgrade his crafting capabilities to do that, he is still five points away from that one.

After he ate, he went to bed where he had a nightmare of the day's events. He was only human after all.

The next morning, he woke up cranky and agitated, due to his dreams. He saw Adria who called him over. Radley went over and asked, "What's up?"

"Just got a message the banquet will be held by twelve at noon. I am still hesitant to go through with this, so here is my proposal. I have already sent my son away to go to study abroad in Massachusetts. I have family there that will look after him, as for my daughter. I want her to go with you."

"Not a chance in hell of that happening."

"I need you to look out for my daughter, please."

"Her exited nature scares the living hell out of me, besides I think she is too impulsive."

"That's why I want her to go with you. Teach her to curb her energy, and teach her the value of life and death."

"Wasn't that supposed to be your job?"

"Yes, but I don't know but I don't know about the future."

"Then you better have a serious talk with her and tell her you love her. I didn't get that chance."

Adrian nodded, "I will don't worry. Why don't you tell me about your family?"

"Painful subject, perhaps one day."

Adrian sighed, "Perhaps one day."

Twelve o clock drew near as a lot of people made their way to the banquet. Maynard was standing on a podium to address the people, "We have been at war with the east side going for two years. It was so bad that a decision needed to be made. My fellow magistrate met his own demise by his own hand. He pushed and pushed, as a result, he was mur…perhaps murder is too strong a word. He was neutralized by his own people. While law dictates that we aren't allowed to murder someone in the towns, I believe it to be the right decision. We are now at the precipice of a new era and the end of a long war. We are now a united town which will be renamed from this day forth. We will call it Great Cavern town! Now enjoy today's festivities!"

With that everybody cheered and started to enjoy themselves. Radley drank a few mugs of mead before he enacted his plan. The timing needed to be convincing. He can't get drunk but he most certainly can act the part. He stumbled towards the table the magistrate was sitting at and fell on him hanging over him, "My good man, you reaaally know how to…hic…throw a pfurty, I mean, I mean a party. Man, I am hammered."

At the exact same time, he poured the poison over his food but did it in a way that nobody would notice. The magistrate turned around and grabbed him by the throat, "Don't get comfortable with me, outsider."

Radley tapped his hand while still faking his drunk stupor, "Ah, my badsh, I mean bad. Won't happen again."

Maynard let him go and continued to eat, oblivious of what he was truly eating, but he did notice his food had a peculiar taste. He had already eaten the food, so he ignored it. Thought it was just the alcohol talking, but after a while, he started to sweat. Adrian showed up behind him and patted him on the back, "I am just here to apologize for my young friend's behavior. When he gets in a few too many he tends to be really friendly, regardless of the situation. I think I prefer him like…you don't look too good."

Maynard waved it off as a sudden sharp pain was felt in his back. Adrian shoved a dagger straight into his heart, "I warned you, and this is the end result. You shouldn't have pushed your luck."

End of Chapter results:

Current exp: 76 846\252 000

Current invigoration level: 3

Base Stats:

Attack: 12

Defense: 12

Agility: 15

Current equipment: The Horned Helm of Crowning Defense: 25

Durability: 65

Lumina Ingens Scorpius Chestplate Defense: 38

Durability: 75

Lumina Ingens Scorpius Leg armor Defense: 38

Durability: 75

Lumina Ingens Scorpius boots Defense: 25

Durability: 75

Albumerium Wyvern Kite Shield: Defense 155

Durability 350

Neodizamate axe: Damage 15

(The Protector) Durability 200

Neodizamate Knife: Damage 5

Durability 50

Diff point count: 20

Abilities learned through Diff: Advanced analyses (Passive)

Spatial awareness(Instant reaction II)

Toxin Detection

Minor Crafting

Telling Time

Compass

Abilities learned by himself: Power Slam II

Sonic Boom

Agility boost

Camouflage

Fortress Wall

Blobby: Blobby: Current form: Hybrid (Limun Lacerti Reptalia + Cornimarsunum)