The Ancients World

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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: Outside The Holy Willow Tree within Capital City Ezhearts, The Fairy Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 11:07 PM)~~~

"The High Councilmen are waiting for you inside, and this is where we part ways. We're not allowed to enter The Holy Willow Tree."

Captain Fadedar lowers his head in a bowing manner, and so do the other guards. We're outside the gates that lead into the grounds that hold The Holy Willow Tree. I watch as the guards leave.

As much as I don't want to deal with councils, politics, and other such things. Sometimes they can't be avoided.

The path is clear as I walk toward my old friend, and there is a familiarity in the air. It feels like a lifetime ago when I first revived The Holy Willow Tree. Doing that has led to many unforeseen consequences.

The word known as... Consequence... Is misunderstood... A consequence is a result or effect of an action or condition. It doesn't mean that the effect or result is negative.

For a long time, I thought of consequences as something bad or a punishment for something done. But after I learned the true meaning of the word, it's become clear that I wasn't as wise as I thought.

My thoughts are halted as the massive doors ahead of me open on their own, and I can thank my old friend for that. There are no guards within The Holy Willow Tree.

,m There are many paths to take, but there is only one set of doors that opens up. They lead into a large chamber. The same chamber that I fought the demon in and revived The Holy Willow Tree. There is a large table, and people are around the table.

Some of them freeze in their spots as I look at them, and others take a deep gulp calming their nerves. After getting a good look at all of them individually, there is only one that stands out. Both in uniform and in appearance.

Must be the High Priestess... She's attractive, but she's got a fearing aura coming off her. She's intimidated by me.

"I don't like stating the obvious, but you're all the councilmen that Captain Fadedar told me about. He sure chatted my ear off... Especially about unrelated things. A giant waste of time, in my opinion."

It's clear that Captain Fadedar bought the council time, and the man is quite intuitive in anticipating the needs of the council.

Judging from the reactions around the table, I'm right on the money. Not wanting to delay any longer, I walk toward the table and start to slowly walk around it, like some villain from a B-class film.

"We're deeply sorry that we offended you, Angel Zern. We needed to prepare for your arrival. This place wasn't ready for someone of your stature and importance."

The ass-kissing won't get anyone anywhere. But I'm not mad at them. I'm the one that dropped by unannounced. They hold no blame. Except for wasting a bit of my time, but that's about it.

"Don't worry... You didn't offend me, Councilmen. If you did, you would know."

Shivers run up and down the bodies of the people I'm circling, and I can't help but enjoy this a little. Taking pleasure in others' discomfort and sometimes pain does make me sick in a sense.

A Sadist.

"Now, I'm betting you're all wondering why I'm here at such a time. Without any warning whatsoever. I won't waste your time like you wasted mine."

I stand behind the chair of the High Priestess, and she's as stiff as a statue that's been freshly created.

"I'm looking for a man... A being... A person that goes by the name Kris Martim. He has something that I need, and I'm searching for him. The Kingdom of Fairies is one of the places he could be, but I don't know where in The Fairy Kingdom."

I start walking around the table again, and everyone is listening to my words intently. They know I'm not done talking, and I'm just getting started.

"If you have any information that could help me in finding Kris Martim, now would be the best time to tell me. I don't know how extensive everyone's knowledge of him here is... But be warned... He's a dangerous being, and perhaps even a God in disguise."

As I finish talking, some of the people around the table relax a little. They're all so tense, and that's my fault. But it does get annoying.

If no one in this room doesn't know about Kris Martim, I wouldn't be surprised. A lot has changed for The Fairy Kingdom, and keeping track of one man wouldn't be that big of a concern. If they knew who he was, it'd be different.

"I'm sorry, Angel Zern. But no one here knows the name of the individual called Kris Martim. If we knew anything, you have our word that we'd tell you."

The Priestess is the one to speak. I know they wouldn't lie to me. The Fairy people are honorable and trustworthy.

"Perhaps you would know, my old friend!"

I raise my voice to the shock and fright of the people in attendance. But my question is directed at The Holy Willow Tree itself. The last time I was here, it created a wooden puppet to speak to me. And I watch as it forms another one.

Everyone gets up from their chairs and immediately bows in the presence of the wooden doll created by The Holy Willow Tree.

"It's good to see you again, Slayer Zern. I'd ask you how your travels are going, but I've got a pretty good idea as to what you're up to at the moment."

The Holy Willow Tree is connected to many powerful Gods and has great power itself. I'm not surprised in the least that my old friend knows what I'm up to.

"You nailed it right on the head. I'm searching for Kris Martim cause he's integral to a quest I have. And this is one of the locations he could be. But since you're here, I doubt he's within the borders of this Kingdom. Which leaves one more."

The Kingdom of Zenith is the place that holds Kris Martim, and even the locations of where to search for him have changed on my map. The only place that remains is Capital City Zenith.

"I'll be sure to tell Fenrir you stopped by... He hasn't contacted you by any chance, have you?"

My old friend makes it sound like Fenrir should've or should be contacting me. A simple shake of my head answers the question.

"No, the last time I heard from Fenrir was when he helped me get my Divine Aura. He said he'll be busy for a long time and wouldn't be in contact for a while."

The wooden doll gives a smile and walks toward me. Placing a hand on my shoulder. It really does feel like a greeting from an old friend.

"I hope everything continues to go well on your journies, Slayer Zern. Stop by when you're not on a quest. I'd love to catch up with you. You don't know how dull it gets being in one place all the time."

I can't help smiling... The wooden doll sinks back into the ground, and all the people stand up from bowing. Some are sweating, and others look like it's the greatest day of their lives. Must be pretty rare for my old friend to make an appearance.

"I'll take my leave now that I know where I'm going. I thank you all for your help. You've done well in rebuilding your people. And I hope your relationship with The Dryads is still going strong."

When I freed The Dryads from their curse, they opened relations with some of my known allies. I wonder how The Dryads themselves are doing these days...

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.228][Tier-3]

[Exp: 42/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 350] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun]