28 Back To The Village (1/2)

Lyod and Hill walked over to Ryth and Azalea.

Llyod smiled down at Azalea and said, ”Wow, Miss Bryhana! You were incredible!”

Azalea was surprised by the sudden praise that she blushed furiously. ”Ah, uhmm… Not really,” feeling a bit embarressed.

Ryth bowed down in gratitude at Azalea. ”Yes, you really helped us a lot. I thank you.”

Azalea waved her hands in an agitated motion. ”No, no!” she said, with a troubled look on her beautiful face. ”Its nothing much! You helped me alot too!”

Ryth turned to Llyod and Hill and said, ”You guys go ahead first.”

Llyod and Hill nodded their heads.

Hill walked up front but Llyod slowed down his pace. He then turned to give Ryth a smile and a thumbs up.

Ryth sighed as he watched them go. ”What the heck is this guy thinking?” he thought.

He turned to Azalea. ”Okay, lets go.”

Azalea nodded her head. ”Okay.”

The two of them began to walk behind Hill and Llyod, a little further back.

Ryth scratched the back of his head awkwardly as he tries to open a topic. ”So….” he began slowly. ”Do you know anyone from the Dark Elves Tribe?”

Azalea peeked at him and then lowered her head, blushing. ”Mhm… kinda,” she said. She felt that she could trust Ryth. He hasn't been trying to do anything to her. So, its probably alright to lower her guard around him a bit.

Ryth nodded. ”I see…” he then continued. ”Well, we will be arriving at the Dark Elves Tribe sometime this evening if we hurry.”

”Okay, Mr. Myrad.”

”Eh? Don't be so formal, just call me Ryth.” Ryth waved his hand. He then said awkwardly, ”I mean, I guess I was too ahead of myself. I did call you by your first name when we were fighting that serpent. I apologize if I am too forward.”

Azalea hurriedly said while waving her hands. ”O-ohhh no, you can just call me Azalea like before.”

”Oh... okay then.” Ryth heaved a sigh of relief.

They continued their walk for quite some time. Azalea and Ryth began to talk about the fight against the blue serpent earlier. Azalea became easier to talk with as she began to slowly open up. She grew more animated as she talked about the skills and techniques Ryth had used against the serpent.

A couple of hours later, they finally entered the forest. Fighting off the smaller monster in the forest, Azalea became more accustomed to Ryth, Hill and Llyod's teamplay.

After hours of fighting in the forest, they finally got out of the forest and arrived at the entrance of the Dark Elves village. The guards at the entrance hurriedly greet Ryth and the other two.

When they saw Azalea in their party, confusion can be seen in their faces. How did a High Elf end up together with these three men?

Ryth originally wanted to level up and gain more experience, while waiting for the dark elves to sort up their matters. And now, they hurried back to the village because it seems like Azalea is in a hurry to reach the Dark Elves village. So, they decided to comply with Azalea's request.

Since Ryth already have all the necessary materials to make a new weapon, he thought maybe it is better to head to village then.

They immediately went straight to the Chief house. Ryth wanted to talk to Fenar about Azalea.

The guards who were guarding the Chief house looked surprised to see Azalea behind Ryth.

Ryth knocked on the door and walked in when he heard Fenar's voice to come in.

Fenar stood up from his mat when he saw Ryth and the others walked in. ”Ah, you are back, Mr. Myrad,” he greeted.

Ryth bowed and cupped his fists together. ”Yes, we have just arrived at the village.”

”Do you have any busine-” Fenar couldn't finish his sentence when he saw a high elf girl behind Ryth.

”Miss Azalea!” Fenar exclaimed in surprise.

Ryth cocked an eyebrow at the greeting. Seems like they know each other, indeed. Hill and Llyod looked at each other in surprise too.

Azalea slightly bowed in respect and said softly, ”Greetings, Chief Fenar. Its been awhile since we've last met.”

Fenar bowed back. ”Ah, yes! Long time no see,” he greeted. ”But why are you here, Miss Azalea?” he asked, confused.

Azalea sighed. ”Um, yes. But can I meet with Lady Elsa first, Chief Fenar?” she requested, looking awkward.

Fenar nodded his head.

He then turned to one of the guards, standing beside him. ”Please call for Lady Elsa to come over,” he said.

”Yes!”

The guard immediately went out of the house to call for Lady Elsa.

Few minutes later, Lady Elsa came, with the same guard behind her. When she saw Azalea in the room, she looked quite surprised.

Azalea quickly rushed over to Lady Elsa's side and hugged her.

Lady Elsa rubbed Azalea's head and asked, ”What happened? Why are you here, my dear? Are you alright?”

Azalea nodded, closing her eyes as she continued hugging Lady Elsa. ”Yes, Lady Elsa. I am fine.” She then turned back and looked at Ryth and the others. ”These gentlemen helped saved me earlier.”

Lady Elsa blinked her beautiful eyes and said to them, ”I thank you for saving this girl,” bowing in respect.

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Optional Quest Completed

Rescue Operation.

Save the kidnapped elf from the bandits.

Reward : +300.000 EXP

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His EXP bar soared to 90%.