Protector of the Grave.

As much as Viva hated the idea of our Diplomat status it meant one thing they won't be able to touch us. But aren't Diplomats generally government agents is it okay to give this to us for free.

Now the sheer idea is giving Jay chills. And they were right just for someone to hold a Diplomat status made the guards anxious as they didn't know the truth about their diplomacy status nor Viva could do anything about it.

And sure they made it very Grandeur. They didn't miss a single detail in their services. The most best room they could offer, the best food they could offer, even the highest quality water filled to the brim with essential nutrients and electrolytes.

And when we would try to talk to them it would make for an very uncomfortable atmosphere.

Two days passed and now it was time to leave the village

But something was different in McElroy today he was breathing very heavily as if he was ill. His body temperature when taken was also high. That's why McElroy consulted the village doctor who when examined him found everything was Allright with McElroy and the fever should wear off soon.

And when that happened Viva immediately stared us off. As if she wanted to talk.

Viva :

Make sure he doesn't die.

Jay :

For the new timeline of yours.

Viva :

You aren't as dumb as advertised. We'll your guess was elementary.

Viva :

And you yourself also don't die. That's all I want to say.

Jay :

After all when you wanted to kill me in the first place.

Viva :

I'm not going to apologize for it. I had to do what I had to.

Jay :

So how was I a threat to your timeline after all. May I atleast know.

Viva :

There are scarce records of what happened. But there was something of a scuffle recorded which roughly mentions about you and him. Which gets him killed.

Jay :

That's different from what I heard last time. And I agree we fight a lot over petty topics but I don't think that's enough to get him killed. What what do you even want with the God Slayer I don't think the Foundation is interested in using him.

Viva :

I mean it was necessarily between you, maybe someone else was involved. But that was when he hadn't become one with any of his counterparts.

Viva :

This is all I can tell you, without risking for further change.

And as for the foundation he is a very unique biological specimen which was somehow created after breaking many previous rules of nature.

I'm sure someone will be very interested in studying him.

Jay :

I get your point. So what you'll be doing now.

Viva :

I'll be preparing for the main event.

Jay :

And that'll be.

Viva :

Something that'll be worth seeing. That's it from my side.

Jay :

Well both the heads being dead won't this throw a wrench in your plans.

Viva :

It's a pain for sure. He left and threw everything on me. That's definitely a pain.

Viva :

So you'll be heading to the northern forest. We'll have fun.

Jay :

That's it.

Viva :

Yes. And remember I want both of you alive. No matter the cost. If even one of you die. There won't be a safe place to hide in these lands where I can't find you.

Jay :

Jeez down with the threats. What if both of us die.

Viva :

I can tie you down, you'll just make me use all of my allocated resources. And for me even a single drop of water is more important.

Guards :

Madam, there is something which requires your immediate attention please come with us quickly.

Viva :

I'll be right there.

Viva once again turned to Jay.

Viva :

Hope that this will be the last you'll see a time traveller.

Saying so she left but she did left a impression in the few words they did share between them.

And so the day passed away without any happenings.

And so a new dawn arrived where McElroy started feeling better than before enough fj continue on their path.

Jay :

You know we can still stay for a few days it's not like we have to move.

McElroy :

No, it's okay we should move.

Jay :

Then I'll take some medications for the travel from three apothecary.

And so the men went on their merry way. Continuing their path forward on their Pilgrimage paying homage to the towns and villages lying along the way. As the dawn rose the dusk hid behind the bushes. But when Dusk strike from Dawn's back putting the world in Darkness. A might where the beasts in the woods roamed free playing the game of Prey and Predator. As Jay and McElroy wandered through such a wood. Jay with the instinct of burning down the forest while McElroy

With the howling of the wolves in the forest. The brothers pushed through whatever beast came their way. For it was took weak. Even when a pack of wolves attacked them. In order to not incur more negative karma they simply let them see another day.

But there was one wold that was different. Before them appeared a line wolf who held a blade in its mouth the blade was made out if mithril. And the wolf would cut down anyone who would go past him.

And so the duo faced the bladed wolf. It looked starving and dying if thirst but still the wolf won't even budge from its spot for it seemed to be protective of something that lied ahead.

McElroy pulled out a few pieces of meat from his backpack.

And laid it in front of the wolf. The wolf dropped its blade and happily fed on the meat. And happily began barking in order to show its satisfaction.

The wolf picked up its blade and tried to lead us somewhere.

As it barked twice more while moving in the certain direction he was protecting.

Ahead was a grave that belonged to the mysterious Evan Swan. And before the grave lied the Hiltless Blade. Which had to be lost but was in fine condition. Just worse than before but still usable.

And on the grave there was seemed to be done kind if writing inscribed.

This is for you the travellers of time. We've met in the past before in the jail. Thank you for thwarting the plan of the Myriad Mask that day.

This what lies here is not my grave it's just a figurehead for you to find.

And now that you're reading this. I've something to ask of you. Please Take down the Myriad Mask on my behalf. I have trained Grey to find out specific scents over very long distances. He will point you in the direction.

P. S also take the Grey with you he might be alone in the forest. And sorry for imposing just a wish from a dead guy

McElroy :

Is this what you call a forced quest?

Jay :

And it was perfectly a hook line and sinker for us.

New Quest :

Confront Myriad Mask.

Rewards :

Based on completion rate.

Failure :

None.