30 A Godly return (1/2)
”You, you actually did it.”
Isamu could only stare at Gray in deep awe as the latter rejoined him in their same hiding spot after the events that happened in the Encampment a while ago.
”When I saw the Bandits leaving the Encampment, I could not believe my eyes.” The Cat-folk said as he saw Gray switching his equipment to the lunar robes that the Elf usually wears.
”I'm just glad that I was able to pull it off,” Gray responded, sighing in utmost relief. ”With those Bandits gone, Oakwood is now safe from their terror.”
”Safe indeed.” Isamu wholeheartedly nods with the highest regard. ”I may have technically failed my mission from the Guild, but this is definitely a better outcome. The people's lives are far more important than some fancy Quest rewards. I'm sure that the people in the guild will see reason.”
”I'm glad you see it that way.” Gray grins at him in appreciation. Then his demeanor changes to a frown as he added. ”I just hope that letting them go is not a mistake on my part. My only regret is not having the power to kill those bastards at where they stand.”
”Heh, even so, you did what you have to do. For that, you're still a Hero in my book.” Isamu pats the Elf's back in assurance, causing Gray to smile once more with gratitude.
”Oh, and before I forget,” Isamu added as he reached out something from his Inventory. ”I did tell you that I'll make it worth your while when you decided to accompany me in my Quest. Here, for your troubles.”
”Are you sure?” Gray reacted as he saw a pouch filled with gold being handed to him. ”You did fail your Quest.”
”Nonsense!!” Isamu merely answers the Elf with glee. ”An agreement is an agreement. Take my gold, it's the least I can do for such selfless actions.”
- Accompany Isamu in his task.
Quest Rewards granted:
1200 XP, 700 Gold
”Very well.” Gray does not want to insult the Cat-folk's way of expressing his gratitude to him, thus accepting the reward.
”Heh, it's getting pretty late,” Isamu comments, seeing that the skies are getting darker by the second. ”Let's get out of here while we still can.”
”Good point.” Gray agrees as they started to leave the scene.
The pair of Warrior and Mage now set their intentions of making their way to the northwest, where the town of Chadena is located.
After a few hours, they manage to find a safe spot for them to prepare a camp somewhere along the road, now that they are out of the forest.
As the bonfire warm their skin from the cold breeze of the night, the two turned themselves in for a good night's sleep, hoping for the dawn of a better tomorrow.
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”Open your eyes, my child.”
While in the solace of peaceful slumber, a familiar angelic female voice made its presence known to Gray as her divinity reveals itself to the Elf's perception.
”W-what?”