Shadow forest

The shadow forest it's name is because the entire area is dark . The trees are very darkly coloured so much that it would look like a painting in a picture and even the ground is devoid of colour

Even the clouds looming over the forest reduced the sunlight exposure so much that the it looked like a black and white painting .

Lilia :

Oh no we are at the shadow forest. The worst place we can be .

Jay :

Why ?

Lilia :

The shadow forest is a dangerous place where shadow beast live and it is also a dangerous place where a dangerous tribe of warrior monks live .

Jay :

How about we burn the forest.

McElroy :

Knew it .

Warrior monk :

Hey you there what are you doing here .

There was a monk standing in a meditating pose with his blade behind his back . He had a fierce mask meant for intimidation.

Warrior monk:

This is a dangerous area . Come with me I'll get you out .

From his left a shadow beast emerged he looke exactly like Livias beast .

He pounced towards the monk .

The monk without looking threw a knife and it pierced its brain as it collapsed . The monk prayed to the beast and took his body .

Monk : Come .

We followed him . And we arrived at monastery .

Monk :

Brothers I have bought them as you wished saintess .

On a mighty throne was sitting a girl with her 2 tamed shadow beast .

Her attire might be different but the one who match those description is the same .

Jay : Livia ? .

Warrior monk:

How your head as you're in the presence of the divine saintess .

Livia :

Thou needn't bow thine head .

Jay: Livia ???

Livia :

I'm the divine saintess of the demon hunter's tribe .

Jay Garrick, McElroy and his comrade you hath shown your caliber as you slain the dragon.

I want thou to join us and take my hand in marriage.

Jay and McElroy:

(Seriously shocked ) . (speechless)

Livia :

Should I take your silence as an acceptance of the relationship.

At this period his brain was running at 130 kmph . Thinking how to tackle it effectively.

Every media content he has ever seen crossed through his mind at a rapid pace. Every solution , every dialogue moving at rapid pace.

Jay : Your Holiness , you should be true to your heart . You should ask someone that you want to live your entire life with.

Livia :

You think anyone can. command me about who should I live my life with .

Then let me make It more clear .

Jay Garrick I am infatuated with you .

And to rub salt in the wounds.

New quest.

Hand in marriage.

Reward :

A happy married life . And blessings of the lower gods.

This quest consist of a choice .

Would you accept the connection

Yes No

Jay :

You should know priestess that I am a gate buster by ambition . I exist to hunt the gates down .

But if I take your hand then I will fail in the very task that lead me to you .

And I might also fall within my own eyes .

McElroy:

(excited ) This is like one of those romance plays and shows we saw in the dungeon .

Jays eyes shifted towards McElroy. And they burnt with anger towards McElroy and sent him a threat . But he instead saw an opportunity.

Jay :

I am not fit to take your hand but don't worry I have someone who is more capable than me . My friend McElroy here .

Jay directed to McElroy in sign language . Which said

Now You Suffer .

While McElroy returned a reply in the same manner .

Watch Me .

Lilia :

He helped us to improve the mana box which was useful during the dragon fight and when the dragon swung his sword it got evaporated to bits .

So don't worry about your capability you are just as capable if not more .

Both Lilia and McElroy smirked at Jay with a smile . While fist bumping .

Jay saw the author holding a sign above his head .

' Congrats on your marriage '

Jay decided at that moment if the universe isn't going to help me then I will resist fate itself .

Jay : Livia (Weapons were drawn by the monks ) Umm Saintess (Weapons lowered) ,shouldn't you shouldn't monopolize just me .

Because if I marry you how will you grace others .

Livia :

So you also believe those outdated beliefs . The order of the round table might have these beliefs . But we think differently.

Jay was at loss of words while McElroy and Lilia were enjoying it .

When suddenly the door opened .

McElroy:

Here comes the main villian .

? :

I object to this marriage .

Livia :

Ragnar this is my decision stay out of this .

A man with finely built body a fierce mask in his hand dressed in the warrior monk attire . He had a silk robe behind his back .

Ragnar :

What does he have that I don't .

Livia :

He's brave , strong , courageous , kind , and rich , and highly intelligent.

Lilia and McElroy stared at me trying to find these qualities . And at the next moment they judged Livia .

And finally the pot was stirred .

McElroy :

Saintess please tell us why do you love him so much .

Ragnar :

This is something I also want to hear .

Livia blushed .

Livia : If you must (softly, embarrassed)

It started during the right of ascension .

I was just a adventurer with some experience.

I was on an escort mission when we took a stop at Lamiere , and I wanted to see the ascension festival with my own eyes.

That was the first time I met Jay . In strange clothes ,I wondered who he was but never bothered .

I enjoyed the festival to the fullest

But during the attack of the dragons

that was when I was supposed to leave .

When our carriage was attacked by dragons . I was seperated from everyone when suddenly debris fell on me and I wasn't able to move .

I was calling for help but no-one arrived . But he was the only one who heard my plea for help .

I successfully regrouped with everyone and completed the escort .

I wanted to thank him but he was nowhere to be found . But I was surprised when he appeared before me in the guild . And during the incident when everyone was under control of something evil he saved us .

I finally met him when I we were paired up to fight the skeleton army.

And after seeing him fight my admiration for him grew .

I got hurt because I was incapable as a warrior still he took the responsibility for it .

When I saw you land the final blow on the dragon . I finally gathered the courage to express my feelings .

Jay I am in love with you will you please accept my hand in marriage.

Jay was very moved by the story she told .

Jay : I acc (Interrupted)

McElroy and Lilia were very excited for Jay to finally accept her love .

Ragnar:

If you want he you have to go through me . I request a duel .

McElroy finally intervened .

McElroy :

If you want him then you have to go through me .

Jay kept his hand on McElroy's shoulder .

Jay : I accept your request.