87 Lovers Grace (1/2)
Back at Chadena's farmlands, Isamu made his stop first at Krothu's manor to find out what the orc has in store for him after his mission with Gray and the others is now fulfilled.
Standing in front of the huge house, Isamu approached and knocked on the door entrance to see if the orc he is looking for is inside.
After waiting for around a minute, the door opened, revealing to be none other than the \u003cChampion\u003e / Baron himself.
”Look who's finally here!!” A welcoming grin assumed on Krothu's face upon seeing his cat-folk protege greeting him outside of his house. He then gestured Isamu to come inside as they begin their talk in the living room with him sitting down and allowing the cat-folk as well to do the same as a respected guest. ”Back from Malic's fateful errand, I see. I hope the mission was not any trouble for you. Otherwise, I would bring you back into training and whip you more into shape, hahaha.”
”So, you know, huh, sir,” Isamu answered with a look of curiosity as he accepted the orc's kind gesture of sitting.
”Only the general overview of your mission affirming a simple bandit elimination as told to me by Malic,” Krothu said smirking with his arms crossed.
”Well, I can't say that the mission is simple exactly, sir.” Isamu chuckled in response to the adjective used to describe the quest. ”We encountered something quite unexpected during our endeavours.”
”Oh? Do tell.” Krothu replied, now assuming a look of intrigue about this. ”I wonder how mere bandits were able to give you and your little band a hard time?”
”Not the bandits, sir.” Isamu shook his head in disagreement. ”Alchemy and magic were involved in the operation.”
”I see.” Krothu's expression instantly shifted into a grimace as he heard the two grim factors in the cat-folk's statement. ”Continue.”
Isamu nodded as he started to fill in his Master regarding the whole thing that he and his companions have experienced inside the cave, without leaving out any single one of the gruesome details that were involved.
After being enlightened about the whole matter, Krothu rubbed his chin with a stern look, speaking out his point of view about the issue that his protege found himself in.
”So, an alchemist conducting some experimentations of who knows what to our fellow guild warriors.” Krothu scowled with his sharp teeth-baring for the cat-folk to see.
Isamu could definitely see the now angered expression of his Master's beastly face. Krothu, despite all that, managed to maintain his composure in the end as succumbing to his rage is of no use now at this very moment.
The orc controlled his poise with a deep breath as he said. ”I honestly hope that you gave the bandits a fitting death that they deserved.”
”Yes, sir,” Isamu said in full agreement, feeling the same sentiment as his Master. ”We spared not a single one of them and made sure every one of their blood was drawn by my own blade and my two companions' magic.”
”Good, at least justice was served to a considerable extent today. If that son of a bitch is from Flocaster, then we should be sending someone to investigate there.” Krothu shared his view about the matter with a scowl.
Deciding that it's no use to be enraged even further, the orc changed the topic immediately. ”Anyways, you must be wondering as to why I required you to report to me after your business with the guild.”
Isamu merely nodded in response.
”I believe I haven't imparted you with something that officially marked the completion of your training regime under me.” The orc spoke up with a smile. He then took out a crimson red scarf from his Inventory and handed it to the cat-folk. ”This scarf has served me well ever since I was a youth starting out his journey at the valleys of Wolfhead.”
As Isamu received the item, the System notified him of its stats and item description for him to perceive.
\u003cBattle Scarf of the Warlord\u003e
(Legendary Accessory)
[Levels Up with the User]
Lvl Requirement: 20
Attribute Requirement: 49 Strength, 30 Endurance
Enchantments: +13 Strength, +10 Willpower, +6 Speech, \u003cChampion\u003e skills are 10% more effective.
Item Description:
A scarf owned by the \u003cChampion\u003e Krothu. The prominent clothing has experienced many battles throughout the years, used ever since the beginning of Krothu's various exploits throughout Silverhart.
”I… I'm honoured Sir Krothu.” Isamu was beyond shocked upon being granted such a powerful item just like that. ”Forgive me for sounding doubtful, but to part me with an item of legendary status… it's absolutely unreal.”
”I'd prefer someone who I can trust use it for the greater good rather than the item lingering wastefully inside my Inventory until the time has come for me to meet the Divines, haha.” Krothu chuckled heartily in a cordial manner. ”Besides, I haven't seen any action in a while, and at this old age, I believe I'm quite content with the life I currently have of being a Baron and managing my own land and people.”
Krothu took some time to paused for a moment as he held a serene smile. ”I've seen enough bloodshed during the past, and I believe it's time that I finally put those days behind. I know it's strange for a battle-loving Orc to speak such things, but by Wynather's grace, I found my calling here in the farmlands as I made my peace. Of course, I would still offer my contributions to the guild every now and then. It's time for youngsters such as yourself to take the mantle in making this land a better place for the people.”
Isamu nodded as he was still flabbergasted by this current situation that he is in.
In a short while, the cat-folk regained his composure as he now stood proudly in an upright manner and gave a sincere bow of the head to his orc Master.
”Thank you, sir. I'll wield the scarf proudly and won't let you down.” Isamu said with utmost sincerity on his every word. After that, he did just as he stated and donned the scarf in its legendary splendour, feeling the item's beneficial enchantments in an instant.
Krothu nodded approvingly at seeing his protege donning his scarf, a feeling of nostalgia invading him as he reminisced his glory days as a young, fierce warrior whose name echoed around the corners of the land.
”And with that, you are free to pursue your path of goodness as you see fit.” Krothu imparted his wisdom while tapping the cat-folk's shoulder like how a father-figure does. ”And my final advice to you, never give in to pride and arrogance as it'll cost you everything, especially the ones you hold dear.”
”Yes, sir,” Isamu said with complete confidence and enthusiasm as he gave the orc a salute of utmost appreciation.