CHAPTER FOURTEEN: "Vera, The Medic"

"Not far away is our small town. We live a simple life and it's only right for us to keep our clan. By the way, I am Vera, the doctor in our town. This past freezing day, while all the creatures in the wicked forest were asleep, I decided to go there to get herbs for all the men wounded because they were fighting the bandits who rushed to our town ... And I didn't expect to wait they're here to take me captive. " The woman recounted what had happened to her.

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"Ah ... That's how it happened. What about those bandits.? They're not ordinary people, am I right?" Marcus asked as if in doubt.

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"You're right ... The bandits you fought earlier were just leaves made people look like puppets."

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"Leaves made by humans? What kind of magic is that?" Rico groaned.

And Soleman answered Rico, who had been thinking for a while and seemed to remember something. "That's one of the capabilities of a Shapeshifter."

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"Shapeshifter? What's that?" Rico asked again.

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"They are one of a race of different types of elves found in the north, in the Dark Fortress, in the area of my origin and former co-inhabitants of our lepriconn races."

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"So there are shapeshifters here in Sega town.?" Karin was surprised to hear the companion. "Maybe I should investigate that."

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"That's possible ..." Soleman looked at the woman again.

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"Even better as I thank you, I will take you to our town so that you can eat and I will give you something to drink for your journey."

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"Hey, that looks great! Let's go. What are we waiting for.?" Rico immediately accepted Vera's offer that you can see the joy on his face.

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On the other hand, in acceptance of Vera's offer and because their drinks were running low, they joined her. Until they came to a cave on the side of a rocky mountain. Contrary to the destination they should be towards the shores of the middle sea.

They were amazed at what they saw as they entered it. There were a few small houses, trees that full of fruits, and beautiful flowers. In the end, there is a waterfall coming from the top of a rocky mountain. The whole town is illuminated by the sun which serves as light from above. Around are rocky mountains that serve as a barrier to the small town so it is not noticeable.

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And as they entered the small village, they were met by two elders. A woman and a man both turned to smile.

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"Vera !? It's good that you're back ..." The old man greeted anxiously when he saw Vera and noticed his age in his voice.

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"Grandpa." At the same time, Vera hugged the old man with joy on her return.

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"And who are your companions, daughter?" The old woman asked with a smile.

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"Ah? Of course, they were the ones who helped and saved me when bandits suddenly chased me into the dry valley."

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"Ha! What did you say.?! It means they still don't stop harassing us. ??!"

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"Don't worry grandpa, because Marcus, the Prince of the town of Sega, is here." Then she hugged the prince's arm at the same time. As Alice's glaring eyes stared and while Elion simply stared.

"He will save us ..."

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"Are you. ??"

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"Ha? hmmm ..." Marcus was surprised by what Vera said so nothing entered his mind to answer but just agreed.

"Yes, I am."

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He just looked at the princess who was looking away and seemed to be thinking deeply.

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"In that case, Shoni? You'd better prepare something to eat for our guests." The old man commanded the old woman with mixed joy and delight at what he heard.

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When the two elders left, Vera invited everyone to meet other people there. Meanwhile, during their walk earlier on their way to Vera's village, they decided to introduce themselves to her.

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"Wait a minute ... I'll leave you with them first .. I'll just look grandma Shoni if they're done cooking." And Vera left Marcus and others with the people in their village. The people there gave them a warm welcome.

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Marcus is surrounded by women who are curious about what he did to help Vera which is the reason for their uncontrollable admiration for him. Then Rico suddenly pulled Marcus away from the women.

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"Hey, Marcus? You've been here before !! It's not because you're a prince, you're the only one who can make women famous here!" Rico joked that he seemed disgusted as well.

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Marcus just laughed at what his friend said, "What are you? Is it my fault for being attractive in the eyes of women?" And he laughed again as if teasing Rico.

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.Meanwhile, Alice and Elion were just staring at them standing in the shade of the tree.

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"I've only noticed Elion since you talked to Marcus earlier, you don't hang out anymore."

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"Huh? Hmmm ... I don't think we have anything to talk about."

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Then Alice turned to Elion and stared at her, "What's wrong with you? Just so, you know I'd rather be a rival to Marcus a princess than someone he only knew before."

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But Elion was just surprised by Alice so she couldn't speak anymore. She looked again at Marcus who was currently talking to the women again. And she thought again because she knew in her heart that she admired the prince too.

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"You're really young, all you know is love."

Karin said that Alice had been behind them earlier and was listening to their conversation.

Then she tops the two on their shoulders.

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Later, two men approached and seemed to notice them.

"Hey? I heard you're the Paladin of the Town of Sega ..." A man greeted them as he approached them.

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At the same time, Karin turned around with a frightened look.

"It's me ... Why ??"

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"Huh.?! Hmmm? Nothing ... All right, we're leaving ..." The two men hurried away, terrified.

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"I think she doesn't know the word love." Alice said with a laugh and then noticed Alir in the distance, "Look at my brother ... He's still fine."

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As Alir stood and watched the water in the waterfall, a girl almost his age approached him.

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"Hi ... How are you? I'm Lin ... I just wanted to give you this flower as a thank you for helping Ate Vera." And the girl handed the flower to Alir.

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"Huh? ... Thank you." He takes the flower at the same time, "But the truth is that older brother Marcus is the one who saved your doctor."

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The girl bowed and blushed, "Yes, I know that ... I just want to give you a flower as a thank you too."

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And because of what Lin said, Alir's face also blushed and turned his gaze to the waterfall. "Ah? ... Is that so ... Thank you too." Alir just said with a smile.

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When Vera returned to them, she invited them to eat. And the festivities began as if a big celebration had taken place with the amount of food already prepared on the long table. They didn't waste any more time and they ate some food. While the princess is still lethargic and less agile. What Marcus said to him and his concern for his father and their town still haunts his mind.

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