Master Of None

"That's the same theory I have heard. This place was built by the same ancient race we have been looking in to so far. Just a different group of them." Alma had met Walker by the researchers. She had been speaking with them based on a theory.

"Exactly. It makes more sense that way. They have similar runes, but the runes here are a little odd. They have runes that don't necessarily match the flow of mana. There are the outside forces like space, time, death, life, and other things. This group of the ancient race must have decided to follow different beliefs."

Walker and Alma were having a constant debate. Alma had been practicing with her blue ivy to grow it faster. Upon being separated in the maze of a library, she had found a book on natural mana and how it influenced plant growth.

This would be normal but for the fact that she did not have the ability to manipulate natural mana. The theory she had found was based on the existing natural mana in every plant. Therefore, Alma had been able to use the elemental mana she had within her body to spur the ivy's natural mana to grow it faster. There was not much of a breakthrough yet, but it would come in time.

"From what we have seen, this civilization is slightly younger than the desert ruins that the mage tower came from. There must have been a societal divide that caused some to leave. However, we can prove that it was abandoned at roughly the same time. The ruins have similar degradation in the untouched portions of the demon city."

One of the researchers nearby had been compiling data. He had been sending person after person out to check certain parts of the demon city. Many of the buildings had been built around damaged ruins. This was one reason for the odd style the city had. The reason it was like a massive maze.

"Thank you. It means that we are getting somewhere with what we have found when it comes to the ancient race and where they may have gone. I just wonder what else we will find while this city is investigated." Walker felt that the researchers were finding too much information. They needed more help.

"We still don't have a solid place where the demons have gone. But at least we learned something more." Alma also felt the pressure from things. She had many elves relying on her to tell them what they would be doing next.

"You know, it might be better for you to head back to Genesis. There are the stone elves and the dark elves that deserve to see what they joined us to fight for. There are also demons moving back there that will need help adjusting." This idea was not one that Walker had come up with on the spot. He was debating going home as well.

"What about this place? There is a lot of knowledge here. We might need it right away." Being told to go home made Alma wonder if Walker was unhappy with her.

"Don't make that face. I don't think you are useless or anything terrible. I just feel that this will take more time than we want. There are a lot of new people coming to Genesis and it is expected that all of the leaders are there. That means me too." Walker sighed. This was a hard decision. However, the information learned would be brought to Genesis anyways.

"I understand. Then I will gather the elves that don't need to be here. I can lead the stone and dark elves home myself. I believe the tamers will take us there if I bargain a little." Since Alma accepted this, she was sure that others would as well.

"I know the king of the surface will stay. Scylla will probably leave and so will the royal dragons. They want to get to Genesis too. Leon will most likely stay. He mentioned something about exploring the rivers more. He has the goal to map out the demon lands a little. Als to visit the city along the cliffs. It's said to be similar to the grand cathedral city in the far north. It could be a good chance to connect with another human city."

There was a lot when it came to growth possibilities here. The dangers of the demon lands were great in number. Too many people would be lost exploring without knowledge. Having the rivers mapped out would give a great benefit of escape routes and places to avoid.

"So you want to leave too?" Without any warning, Su had come up behind Alma and Walker. She looked a little tired but was very ready to leave.

"No one has had proper rest. The soldiers have moved to every village that Ventus found, and there are researchers here with guards. It's time to properly unite all the races in Genesis. The demons need a representative too. When we know more we can go after that demon lord or king or monster, whatever he is."

"Can I ask what spurred this?" Su was in a little distress. Walker knew that something had to have pushed her to this.

"She is tired. Everyone is tired." Alice had large circles under her eyes from healing and moving so much. She had been busy since they made it to the demon city. So much so that she had been able to see the soldiers collapsing from exhaustion. Many had pushed beyond their means.

"Then we pass it on. We are leaving some people here to guard and investigate. The rest will return to welcome the last races in to the city." The decision was made. Walker would accept anyone else's anger if they were unhappy that he made it.

"I just need to get the light elves and you need the light royal dragon. They would be the last we need to make Genesis complete." Alma remembered what was missing from Genesis. The only two things she could think of.

"I know. I will struggle with Rise, but she will have to accept us. I know I didn't see who she really was."

"You are correct about that. Rise is my opposite. I am a darkness dragon. She is a light dragon. She lives in the air where she is close to the light of the sun. I am deep in the ground or hidden away. We never get along but I can at least see eye to eye with my fellow dragons. If you believe that Ignus has fiery pride, hers is more dangerous than that."

Mordant had come to speak with Walker and found himself in the conversation at the right time. "The light elves have always been the same. They never responded to the letters we sent and they hard to reason with. The wind elves at least had the excuse of their journey being too long. But they will come. They will be there when we arrive in Genesis. I can trust their word." It appeared that Alma had a similar challenge ahead of her.

"Then we go our separate ways. I will get Rise. You will get the light elves." Alma and Walker shared a knowing moment. They would not be able to return home for a little while.

"Mordant, can you take me to the light dragon village? I know you can move through the shadows and others through the shadows. It would be the most efficient way to do it."

"Wait! You aren't just going to go there now!? You need to rest too!" Su and Alice both tried to grab Walker. They were both tired and Walker easily dodged them.

"I will. By the time yy make it back to Genesis, I will have the light dragon and dragonkin with me. It will be fine. Just wait for me." Mordant took the opportunity to reach out and pull Walker in to the shadows with him. Walker felt that he had just been pulled in to a pool of cool water. Silent and cool but breathable.

"I can't believe he just did that!" Su was understandably angry. Yet, Alice just ended up smiling. This was one reason she cared for Walker. He wouldn't leave something half done. He would put his all in to it.

"I should move too. I will get the elves that I can and head toward the last known location of the light elf villages. They will be unhappy that I arrive but it will be what needs to happen." Alma left Su standing there stunned. There was a lot to do.

"I will go and tell everyone then." Su huffed while she pointed herself towards the others. Alice just followed with a smile on her face.

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