Chapter 82: New Revelations (2/2)
Talitha Valikenateil Lorethenica
Race: Sun Elf
Age: 64
Class: Spirit Binder
Title: Companion of the Hero
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”.....Eh?” Mike could only reply lamely.
”What's going on?” Sera asked, sensing that she was being left out.
Mike quickly used Appraise on Brenden as well.
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Brenden
Race: Dog Beastman/Unknown
Age: 17
Class: Raging Warrior
Title: Companion of the Hero
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”Ah....so...I guess you know.”
”Know what?” The Oracle asked, starting to get a little angry.
”The title popped up sometime last night. Although, I had some suspicions when I saw you do that thing in the dungeon.” Brenden said with his own smile.
”I see...Are you two sure? A title shouldn't decide your path in life. I mean we barely know each other.”
”Meh, I didn't have much else going on. At least this way I'll get some interesting stories out of it.” He replied as his face split open into a cocky grin.
”Given purpose. Appreciated.” The elf commented simply.
Mike didn't know how to respond. He'd never had companions like this. His former life had been one of solitude. This comraderie was a strange feeling, but one he was starting to really enjoy.
”Besides,” Brenden continued, ”This way I get to say I fought alongside the Hero.”
”.....What?!” Sera exclaimed while standing again, but quickly returned to her seat, once again embarrassed.
She hissed more softly, ”What does he mean your the Hero?!”
”Well, that's kind of a funny story.” Mike replied while scratching the back of his head. ”A little while ago, while on a request for the guild, a friend I fought this large bat monster called a vargul. It nearly killed the both of us, but when it was about to crush an innocent girl, I suddenly got a lot more powerful and was able to defeat. When I checked my [Status] I had the title.”
”Nothing about that was funny.” Brenden replied while shaking his head.
Mike shot him an angry glare.
”A Trial of Revelation.....” The Oracle responded, suddenly lost in thought. ”But that doesn't make sense, the Hero wasn't supposed to rise for another five years at least. My mother's visions told her so, and she was never wrong.”
”I don't know what to tell you. Maybe the future changed.” He said, figuring that his Fate-Touched skill probably played a role in that. He wondered what else he'd thrown off with just his presence.
”....Maybe.....but my mother's has never been wrong before......” Sera looked lost, and a little betrayed. As if the foundations of her faith had been shaken by the revelation.
Mike tried to give her a comforting pat on the shoulder, but she suddenly stood, ”I'm sorry, I need to be alone for awhile.”
She quickly disappeared back upstairs.
Sighing, Mike looked at the other two. ”Well, I guess we'll put the discussion on hold for the time being. There are still a few things I would like to take care of in Wyrport, so I won't be leaving right away.”
”No rush.” Tal said while standing herself. ”Meet here tomorrow?”
”Yeah, let's plan for that.”
Saying a few quick goodbyes to his companions, he stayed in the common room, drinking and thinking about his future.
He was still contemplating the implications of having destined companions, when a familiar figure sat down across from him.
”You've seen better days, friend.”
Mike glanced up, chuckling. ”I could say the same to you, Morris. It looks like something chewed you up and spit you out.”
Laughing, the bard order a drink himself. ”That's not too far off. Had a run in with a demon that was pretty much one big set of jaws. It clamped down on my leg and wouldn't let go. I eventually had to shove my whole leg into a rain barrel and wait for it to drown.”
”Sounds like you had quite the night.”
Morris took a sip from his newly arrived drink. ”From what I've heard, you had a much more interesting time. You saved the city. Well done.”
”How....”
Morris continued before he had a chance to ask. ”I'm guessing Count Graveston has already given you his letter of recommendation. What have you decided to do?”
Mike stared for a second, ”How do you know about that?”
”Of course I know, I was the one who suggested that he write it.”