Chapter 77 - Guild and Report

The whole night I played with Blite. I woke up the next morning with Nixie's help. I washed up and went outside the ice house when I was done preparing myself.

"Should we go now, Ave?" Nixie said.

"Yeah." I simply replied.

I'm excited to return to the Guild. I want to go back and lay at the soft bed in my room. More importantly, I need to tell that Jan might be missing or worse, killed.

I noticed that Clematis was silent the whole time. She has attached herself on my body again while Blite shape shifted into a ring.

Blite can apparently transform into a ring now. His Shape Shift skill is level 11 now, and when he reached that level he learned this new ability.

The ring looked great, it was colored black with a drawing of a snake around it. I remember that the shape shift skill will change the value of Blite's attributes when he uses it. But the attributes of Blite didn't change when he transformed into a ring.

This was also great since I need a huge mana pool to let Nixie and Clematis use magic. I then wore the ring that Blite has transformed to but Clematis was still quiet the whole time.

"Are you okay, Clematis?" I asked worriedly.

"I'm fine. I'm just thinking that we're about to leave the mountain. I'll miss this place but I'm also excited to see the outside world." Clematis said softly.

"How about we comeback here when we have the time?" Nixie said.

"Is that alright, Ave?" Clematis asked.

"It's alright." I replied.

We'll comeback here but I think that a long time will pass before that happens.

"Should we get going then?" I asked after checking one more time if I am really ready.

"Yes" Clematis said while Nixie nodded.

I gave a nod, and started to walk towards the Kingdom. I was still on high alert since I need to be sure that no more knights were around.

Fortunately, no more knights are around. I ran, and soon arrived at the main road where me and Jan used to go to the village.

I felt relieved that I'm at the main road now, and I felt my nerves calming down. I ran with little leisure while going to the kingdom.

Hours passed until I can see the transparent dome that covers the Wuchowsen Kingdom. I stopped on the road before going to the gate.

"Clematis and Nixie, you should go to the Mana Galaxy for now. I want to keep both of your existence to be hidden for now." I said.

"Okay." They both replied, and I then unsummoned them. They turned into small particles, and the particles went in my forehead.

I looked at the sky and it was already noon. Afterwards, I continued walking going towards the Kingdom's gate. The guards stopped me when they saw me entering.

I gave them my ID Card to confirm my identity. The guards took it, and gave it back after a couple of minutes. They then let me go inside.

"Finally." I involuntary said after going inside the Kingdom. I felt at ease inside the kingdom.

I looked around me, and noticed that nothing much have changed since I last came here. I walked around for a bit before going towards the Mercenary Guild.

I ran as fast as I can, and eventually arrived at the Guild's door. I opened it, and went to the front office immediately. I rang the bell, and soon the familiar smoke emerged.

"Your late from your quest submission brats!" Rose said as soon as she came out of the smoke.

"Wait, where's Jan?" Rose asked when she realized Jan was not beside me.

"I... I don't know." I answered.

"What do you mean you don't know?" Rose asked puzzled.

"We were attacked by knights from the Kingdom when we're going back to the Guild. I tried stalling for time to let Jan escaped but I was severely injured but still lived. The knights thought I was dead so they left me, and followed Jan. I don't know what happened to Jan." I answered with sadness and guilt.

"What!? We need to tell Blake!" Rose said, and disappeared again.

I waited until Rose returned with Blake this time.

"Explain the situation kid." Blake said calmly. I thought he will be mad at me when I returned but fortunately he was not.

I explained what happened to Blake while Rose was biting her nails. She must be really nervous and anxious for Jan.

Blake calmly nodded after I was done narrating what happened. It took 5 minutes before Blake spoke.

"Jan must have been captured by now. They will surely not kill Jan but try to get information from him. We can still save him but I'll go alone." Blake said.

"Why don't I come along with you?" Rose said.

"You can't, you need to help manage the Guild. I alone will be enough to save Jan." Blake said.

"I want to come along." I interrupted.

"You won't." Blake replied.

"But!"

"You'll only be a hindrance. The guards there will have a higher level compared to you, and I won't be able to take care of you if you happen to be attacked by them." Blake said.

'You shouldn't be irrational, Ave. You still won't be much of a help with your current power. Train more for now.' Akira butted in.

'Yes...'

I only nodded and took a sit at the chairs around the floor.

"Rest for now, kid. Don't feel guilty for not being able to help. I'm grateful you didn't die, and returned safe. Don't worry, I'll surely save your partner." Blake said before disappearing in the air.

I can only hope and pray for Blake and Jan's safety.

"Return to your room for now brat." Rose said sadly, and then disappeared leaving a smoke behind.

I stood up, and went upstairs. I first went to the canteen to eat a nice meal before going off to sleep.

I arrived at the canteen after a couple of minutes. I looked around, and tried to find an empty table. I found one, and sat at the chair. I rang the bell and soon a man came out.

He served me a honey garlic glazed salmon with rice. The drink he gave was simple iced tea. He also gave a chocolate cupcake for my dessert.

I ate the food while appreciating the flavors it was giving. My mood brighten up while eating the food. While I was eating someone suddenly interupted me.

"Hello, Ave!" It was Ruby who spoke, and she was currently with her twin sister Emerald.

I waved my hand as my kind of reply while chewing on my food.

"Can we both sit with you?" Ruby asked.

I nodded since I was still chewing. They both sat in front of me. Ruby rang the bell, and soon someone came out bringing two sets of food.

"How were both of you while I was gone?" I asked.

"We're fine and we took a White Mission while you were away. We returned like three days ago." Ruby said cheerfully while chewing on her food.

Emerald smacked her hand, and then pointing at the mouth of Ruby. She must be indicating to not speak while eating.

"It's only Ave so we should not concern ourselves with proper eating etiquette." Ruby said while pouting. Emerald looked at her furiously making Ruby stopped talking.

I tried to stop myself from laughing at Ruby's situation but failed to do so.

"Why you!?" Ruby said while her face was completely red. This only made me laugh harder.

"Stop!" Ruby complained so I tried to stop laughing and succeeded after a couple of seconds.

"Anyway, how are you and Jan?" Ruby asked curiously.

"Umm... we accomplished our mission but..."

"What happened?" Ruby asked.

"We stumbled ourselves with trouble when we're about to return. We encountered knights from the kingdom, and I lost Jan. Me and Blake thinks that he must have been taken by the knights. Now, Blake is currently going to try save Jan." I said solemnly.

"I'm sure Blake can save Jan. I mean Blake is one of the strongest people here in the Guild." Ruby said, trying to assure me.

"Yeah, you're right." I replied.

"Anyway, there's no point thinking about this. Let's eat for now." Ruby said, trying to change the topic.

I nodded while we started to eat in silence. A few minutes passed, and we all finished our meals.

"We should have a rematch tommorow, Ave. Are you in?" Ruby asked.

"Hmmm... alright. Let's take a rematch tommorow at 4 o'clock in the afternoon." I answered.

"Great. Anyway, we'll be leaving first to take our rest for today. See you tommorow." Ruby replied while Emerald just nodded and waved her hand at me.

They both stood up from there chairs, while I still sat at my chair. They left, and I stayed for a while before going towards my room.

Minutes passed, and I arrived at my room. I opened it and was greeted with the same looking bedroom that I have before.

It was still clean even after I left for two weeks. I first took a shower, and then slept after I was done.