The Rocky Mountains of Vermel

The "Origins" were the ancient race that once existed in epoch times. They were believe to be the founder of all things in the field of alchemy, magic, old teachings, science and a lot more. They are the main foundation that gave way to the existence of the Factions. They had a deeper understanding and a vast knowledge in the realm that far exceed the ordinary.

A lot of human specifies researchers are enthusiast and eager to find all of their greatest works. Even a small amount of discovery are considered a supreme treasure.

But this incredible race suddenly vanished and became extinct in the realm. Not even a trace of their civilization remains. Researchers speculate that they transverse to a different realm escaping the harsh environment that the realm once experienced. Others conclude that they died and were wiped out because of the devastating calamity. However, these are all assumptions. No one knows what really happened.

Nympha: "So…you are saying that you're a direct descendants of the Origins? Like you're one of them."

Ray: "Hmm…something like that."

Celsius hearing the story from Ray felt amazed.

Celsius: "If you're one of them, then where are the rest of your kind? Are they hiding? Tell me…I need t---"

Nympha: "Hey, hold your horses right there. You're going overboard." She interrupted.

Celsius: "But this is a new discovery. Ray can be the missing key to solve the puzzle."

Ray's narrative was one of the few stories his mother used to tell him when he was young.

Nympha: "But we can't just announce this to the whole realm. Do you think anyone will believe us?"

Celsius: *sigh* "You're right."

Ray just nodded with agreement.

Nympha: "So…Ray"

Ray: "Hmm?"

Nympha: "I've been thinking…Is this the reason why your aura is different from any other Factions?"

Celsius: "The big question is…Does he belong to the Factions?"

This question immersed them in a deep thought.

Nympha: "Ray…"

Ray: "Yes?"

Nympha: "I will stop doubting you for now and keep this as a secret."

Celsius: "Same here. But in one condition…"

Ray: "What---what condition?"

Celsius: "Simple. Just assist me in my research, that's all." He smiled.

Ray: "Okay???"

Nympha: "Still, I thought the Origins are knowledgeable people. You're an airhead, though."

Ray: "Sis, I'm just new to this realm. I don't know a lot of things." He made an excused.

Celsius took an old small book.

Celsius: Well he can read this diary, so I can say that his a descendant."

Nympha clasped her hand.

Nympha: "Okay, that clears the confusion…now back to our mission."

Both eyes were on her.

Nympha: "Celsius, I think you will agree with what will I say…"

Celsius: "What is it?"

Nympha: "Since a vile once resided in the Ghost Dessert of Sahara, let's put this on a higher level of danger. We will set this as our last priority and explore it last."

Celsius: "Okay, I get your point."

Ray: "I also agree. We won't know if there are some viles left buried in the sands.

Celsius: "All that's left is the Rocky Mountain of Vermel."

Nympha: "Since I'm in charge, I hope you guys won't complain on my next suggestion."

Celsius: "Sure."

Ray: "Go ahead, sis."

Nympha: "Let's set out to our last destination tomorrow."

Celsius: "It will take us three days.

Nympha: "That will suffice. Ray needs to heal."

Ray: "Thanks, sis."

Celsius then agreed.

Celsius: *sigh* "…and here I thought I could finish my---" He suddenly spit some words he shouldn't have.

Nympha: "What did you say?"

Celsius: "Ahmm. Nothing."

Nympha: "Don't play dumb. You said something."

Celsius: "I said nothing."

Nympha: "Ray…hold him!!"

Celsius: "No!!"

After some milent passed, Celsius was forced to spill everything out. He led them to his small hidden lab that he set up on a fallen trunk of a huge tree.

Nympha: "Hmpf. You're pretty brave conducting experiment out in the open."

Celsius: "Okay. Okay. Just don't---"

Ray: "What's the strange liquid inside this bottle?" He's holding it in his hand.

Celsius: "Ray, don't touch that!"

Ray: "My bad."

Celsius grabbed the bottle from Ray and put it in his storage crystal.

Celsius: "It will be a good use to us soon."

Nympha: "Okay, I will trust your words. I hope that whatever you are doing will help us find that Inoki."

With all of the matters settled, the party went to sleep.

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Celsius: "Hey guys, wait up!"

Nympha: "Why not use some of your other invention to help you move faster?"

The party move out early to cope up with the remaining days until Full Moon. Along the way Celsius' circular flying device run out of energy. He was force to walk with his feet.

Celsius: "Didn't I said it a couple of times that it run out of energy?"

Nympha: "Well…probably some of your strange liquid experiment will do the job."

Celsius: *sigh* "I'm starting to hate you."

Ray approaches the two.

Ray: "Guys, I found a footprint tracks along the way."

Nympha: "Where did it lead?"

Celsius: "What now? Are we going to deal with a bunch of rogues this time?"

Ray: "The tracks leads to where we are going."

Celsius: "Oh this couldn't get any better."

Nympha: "Celsius, stop concluding things. They're maybe not rogues. Maybe their travelers or adventurers like us."

Celsius: "I'm just saying that we need to be careful."

Ray: "Hmm. So, what's the plan guys?"

Nympha: "We'll just have to take a different pat---"

"HELLPPP!!!"

Ray and Nympha ,dragging Celsius, laid low on the ground and observed the surroundings.

"HELLPPP!!!"

They heard the scream the second time.

Ray: "It's close…just behind those large plants."

Celsius: "Un."

Ray quickly dashes forward.

Nympha: "Wait, Ra---"

She didn't finish her sentence.

Nympha: (I SAID WAIT, YOU AIRHEAD!!!) She shouted inside his head.

Ray's movement slowed down.

Ray: (That hurts, sis. What's the big deal? Someone is asking for help.)

Nympha: (Just come back here…It's probably a trap.)

Ray: (A trap?)

Nympha: (Yes, Didn't you notice?)

Ray went back to his companion.

"HELP! HELP ME, PLEASE!"

They once heard it again.

Ray: "What if it's the real deal?"

Nympha: "I doubt it is."

Celsius: "I agree with her. You should have known better."

Nympha: "We already encountered some thing dangerous."

Ray: "I know, but---"

Celsius: "Look if you're going for a mission that is extremely dangerous, what will you do?"

Ray: "Plan? Prepare?"

Nympha: "Yes…and what else? You're forgetting something important."

Ray: "Hmm…"

Celsius: "You need to be with your companions." He answered straightly.

Ray: "Yes…you guys are right."

Nympha: "That's why we're here. We need to stick together. We're a team. Three is stronger than one. "

Slowly the party made their approached. The voice came from behind of some of the large stones near by.

Nympha: "I was right."

Ray: "It…It looks like a person."

Celsius: "It's not. I knew this creature."

They found it attach to a tall large plant.

"HELP! PLEASE HELP ME!"

Ray: "Then what it is? I'm confuse."

Celsius: "It's a Mocking Plant."

Ray: "Mocking Plant?"

Nympha: "Yes Ray. It's a carnivorous and parasitic habitant that usually mimics the sound of a small little girl.

Celsius: "In addition to that…Watch this."He picked up a pebble and threw it on the plant.

The moment the pebble hit it, a thousand spike appeared. It then went back into it's original form.

Celsius: "That's the teeth."

Ray was utterly shocked on the thing he just witnessed.

Nympha: "Now think first before you act. Probably the "footprint" you saw is made from that." She pointed on the plant's huge thorny vines.

Ray: "The thorns does look like a footprint. It's weird."

Celsius: "It's not weird, it's just your first time seeing it."

Ray: "Anyways, thanks guys." He felt relieved.

Nympha: "But it is strange to find one here. It is usually found from the Swampy Lands."

Celsius: "Probably something happened and it was forced to move out from its habitat."

Ray: *gulp* "So you guys are telling me that there's a lot of that thing found on the Swampy Lands of Mocust?"

Nympha: "Not much. Maybe five or so."

Celsius: "If you spot one just, don't approach it."

Ray: "Okay. I'll take note of that."

Nympha: "Let's move."

The party continue with their mission. The forest is quite wide for a nomad to roam. From time to time they need to stop along the way.

Ray looks at Celsius panting.

Ray: (He maybe considered as an influential nomad inside the Underground City of Ambeist but here he is like…a lifeless twig ready to break.)

Celsius: "I heard you. Why won't you be on my shoes for once?"

Nympha: *sigh* She touched Celsius' shoulder. "BLESSING!" Celsius fatigue eventually vanished.

Celsius: "What? You could have done that in the first place!"

Nympha: "Oh I forgot." She said with sarcasm.

Celsius: "I hate you…"

Nympha: "Haha!"

After three days of travel, the party finally reach the Rocky Mountains of Vermel.

The Rocky Mountains of Vermel is also known as the Shifting Mountains of Vermel. Large boulder and sharp edged rocks arranged in peculiar manners can be seen all over the place. Flying habitants can be heard within the mountainous terrain.

Celsius: "This is even larger than the boulder in the entrance."

Ray: "Yes, it is."

The two was mesmerized by the beautiful gray mountains in the land. When Ray and Celsius were about to step at the foot of the mountain, two large boulders collided and almost crushed their feet.

(This is one dangerous mountain.) Both of them expressed the same thoughts.

Nympha: "Haha. Now welcome to the Rocky Mountains of Vermel. Be extra careful. The mountains formation shifts from time to time. If you failed to catch up, it can crush you guys."

Ray: "Sis Nympha, you should have informed us sooner."

Celsius: "You almost had us killed."

Nympha: *wink* "Lesson learned boys."

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