Master Of None

The hustle and bustle in the cathedral was much more than it usually was. There were many dwarves that had been recruited to help set the massive crystal in to a stand. It was the mirror of the other cathedral but slightly shinier. The high priest was already sitting and enjoying the aura that came with it. "Come to see the finishing touches? It's beautiful, right? I have only seen four of these in my life. I don't know how they are made but the northern city passed the desert is a wonder." 

The mystery was going to have to wait since Walker had arrived with a purpose. "I am sorry for coming off blunt. But do you have any healers or battle healers to spare? There is a problem that needs to be dealt with and I need brave healers to come with me to heal a special force that will travel to the harbors to save the people from a kraken infestation. Every kingdom is helping with this. Even dragons have joined." Walker's words sounded too crazy to be true but the high priest had never known Walker to lie. 

"I have a few that can join you. They are used to the loud and chaotic monsters. Especially something as terrible as a kraken." The high priest knew well that a kraken was a demonic monster without any sentience. He had read of it before and even seen a very small one that someone had failed to tame due to the incredible violence it presented. 

"I also want you to make sure that Alice doesn't try to come. It will be dangerous and I don't want her to have to risk her life. She deserves safety." The two shared a look of seriousness. They both shared this feeling and desire to protect Alice. 

With a sigh, the high priest sat up taller. "I want to tell you I will lock her in her room and not allow her to leave. But you and I have seen that she is able to attack and defend in the worst case now. She had songs to boost those around her and heal. She is more of a wonder than I ever imagined she would grow up in to. But I do not control her. If she leaves then that is all she can do. I will tell-"

"I a going. I will be your healer." Alice had overheard everything and knew the high priest was going to tell Walker he would convince her. Before this happened she was going to stand tall and tell Walker exactly what she was going to do.

"Alice, it will be dangerous with a swar-"

"That is final! I will go. I will protect you while you fight. Midnight won't get hurt and the kids will still have an Onyx to play with when we return. Su is a member of the cathedral too and I will help her. I am not weak and the entire journey there I will show you my power." This was the most that Alice had spoken to him in the row without it being small one sentences or single words. This rant stunned him. Walker was completely melted

The exasperated look at the high priest proved that Walker could really do nothing. "I won't stop you then. But you are coming to the mansion to train with me today. We leave in three days and I will do everything in my power to make sure not a scratch gets on you. We are also having Lisa make you some light rune robes and maybe some light armor." Alice looked about to argue before she realized what Walker had said. 

"Also…that was the most you have ever said to me. You should talk more." Walker trailed off losing his steam. He was too embarrassed by this admittance of enjoyment after hearing her voice so much. Alice hadn't realized she let herself go and was now blushing constantly. 

"In that case, I will pass this down to you. This pendant was given to me the day my father allowed me to live in the cathedral. It has a light elemental rune on the back and it attracts mana for you to use. It has been a constant fixture around my neck when I heal. But now, it will guide you to a higher standing." The high priest placed the small white stone fall around Alice's neck. The light elemental rune was glowing and the light elemental mana slowly moved towards Alice. 

Alice was touched by this and was on the verge of tears already. She didn't have words to tell him how happy she was to be trusted with this. As far as she was concerned she was now holding something from her own grandfather. The high priest had raised her and she was his daughter. No one could change that no matter what. 

After their moment, the high priest looked at Walker. "I will prepare my healers and some additional supplies. I expect that you will be responsible for each of them making it back here safely. Do not disappoint me." Walker knew the hidden meaning in the higher priests' words. He basically had said to bring Alice home safe or else. This was a fathers' protection. 

"Let's go see the wandering blacksmith first then to Lisa's shop. Then we can train one of your songs. I want to see if you can attack and defend in the same song or by switching songs. I know you will be healing but I need to know if it will be safe enough for you to hide in the back." Walker felt bad saying this bluntly. He needed her to avoid damage and also to be able to recognize the danger. But for now, they were heading toward the blacksmith building. 

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