The caravan

Its been two days since the training begin . And it has been hell of a time for Jay.

Meditation, martial arts using metal magic at close range , long range synthesis training, modification,

theory about use of different metals including fantasy ones .

Normally everything is covered within years . But due to the shortage of time . They had to speed run the entire thing. And continued for 2 days straight . Without rest .

Jay Garrick was so tired he wasn't able to move . But his skills enable him to recover faster .

Metan :

You are an excellent learner .

It's a shame you're not my disciple .

You adapt to things quickly .

If you ever need help then come to the Yama mountain . And ask for me .

Jay :

Thank you Teacher .

Metan :

Now it's time for both of us to leave but destiny will surely intertwine us together .

May we meet again Jay Garrick and one more thing take care of him .

Jay :

I will .

Metan left for the mountains while

Jay and McElroy left to join the travelling caravan .

The. caravan was leaving from a small town named Doranada . The town had nothing much to say about it just. felt like ripoff structure from other towns .

What was X doing cutting cost .

Even the cathedral was an simple old fashioned cathedral. And there were 15 carriages lined outside the cathedral

And 1 special carriage for esteemed members of the order .

The carriages were carrying weapons , ammunition , boxes of gunpowder , large quantity of food , water , elemental stones. boxes of them low grade ones . Prepared in bulk . Armor , banners with the insignia of the table.

The insignia was a circle seen from above representing a round table . And twelve double edged sword joining together .

Thus forming an order . This is the

Order of the round table.

The order has 12 cathedrals around the lands . And while Luminos once responded to its devotees . Since it's disappearance things have been very confusing for the order . Thus it was a mess .

We approached the caravan and tried to find someone in charge that's when an black skinned white armored paladin spotted two differently dressed men and approached us .

Paladin :

May I ask who you are ?

McElroy:

I'm McElroy and this is Jay we accepted the escort request for the caravan .

Paladin :

You must be the famous dragon Slayer aren't you .

Jay :

Yes , you're correct .

Paladin :

It must be the grace of the great god Luminos you've arrived here today .

Thank you .

Please follow me I'll let you in kn the details.

We started walking parllel to the carriages and started discussing about the escort .

Paladin :

You're responsible for protecting the 15 carriages.

McElroy:

15 !!! Why do you need that many carriages .

Paladin : (quitely)

I'm not supposed to tell this to anyone. But it would be better if it's you . Things are bad really bad at the border right now .

They say there could be a war .

McElroy: War ?

Paladin:

You should quickly get out as soon as you finish the escort .

Jay :

Understood .

While talking we reached the cathedral. Where when the paladin opened the doors one girl was praying under to the God of Light.

Paladin:

She's the main person who must get to the border at any cost .

Even though if everything is destroyed it's fine . She's the most important important on the priority list .

The girl :

If you have time to talk you should consider praying to lord Luminos .

he might shower you with his blessings.

She completed her prayer and approached the group.

girl :

May I ask who are you . Do you want to become followers of God of Light Luminos. Then I will guide you .

Paladin:

Saintess they're the one who are supposed to guard the caravan .

Girl :

I see then you must be Jay Garrick and his partner McElroy, Nice to meet you .

I'm the one bestowed with the title of saintess by the Lord .

My name is Nora one of the 12 swords of the table .

Nora :

It's an honor to be escorted by the dragon Slayers pair .

McElroy: (shining)

We'll protect you even if we die .

Nora countered his statement with auch re assuring one .

Nora :

Don't worry if I die. I'll make sure to make your life a living hell .

This statement was made with such sheer malice and coldness that it made McElroy flinch .

Paladin:

There is still some time before we leave how about I show you the cathedral .

Jay :

We'ed love to see it .

We roamed around the cathedral and it was nothing like I imagined .

Inside the cathedral was a educational facility meant to teach both orphans and those who seek knowledge. They are differentiated for those who want to become a member of the order and those who just came to seek knowledge.

Though they claim there is no discrimination against them but I highly doubt that statement

This world I have many doubts about it . This world fells too unrealistic sometimes but sometimes it might be good thing .

Jay wakes up everyday fantasizing that he completed his PhD . Was very successful in his life. Got married ,

Was extremely rich .

But he would soon realise he was still stuck here .

As they were roaming the cathedral they came around a mysterious figure squatting and rolling something.

His face felt depraved of sleep and pretty much everything.

He lifted his face up and saw us .

? :

Oh you poor souls , wait let me get something for you .

He started rummaging through the shelves . And removed a few berries crushed them and compounded them .

And he took pieces of those berries and in the blink of an eye he fed them to us .

The berries were very sour . So much that McElroy was about to throw it out. But he swallowed it .

The paladin looked at the guy with anger .

Paladin :

How many times have I told you not to feed your experiments to anyone .

RUO .

Ruo :

This was not an experiment . Look beneath their eyes .

The paladin looked below our eyes for something.

Paladin :

They've been silenced My God !

McElroy:

Excuse me what do you mean .

Ruo :

Have you. noticed the gaps in your memory .

Jay :

I mean somethings didn't make sense but somewhat .

Ruo :

Your memories have been suppressed that's why somethings doesn't make sense .

When someone is silenced a small thin red curve appears below their eyes . But it is so thin that it can be missed easily .

But don't worry I have given you the antidote your memories will soon be back .

Jay :

I'm sorry but how were our memories were suppressed ?

Ruo :

Maybe you had encountered someone or seen or did something you weren't supposed to .

Now leave I have work to do .

Jay felt a slight sensation in his head but was very slight showing that the drug was working .

Soon the caravan left on its journey leaving Jay with lots of questions .