11 The snowflake that caused the avalanche (2/2)

”Yo, Master Emerald, you doing alright back there?” One of his team members in armor made of plants asked.

”No, sorry Brotillian, something very important came up, I have to go. I'm calling off the mission.” He turned to leave.

The group got a notification. [Emerald Flame has left the group.] They were silent as they watched the man who was filled with drive just moments ago walk off. ”Wait! What about…” Brotillian shouted to the running figure.

”Forget it, we are no longer going after Jericho.” He shouted back.

The war-hammer wielding teammate came forward. ”Brotillian, what are we going to do?”

”We keep going.” He told his remaining teammates. ”It will be easier to 'negotiate' without Master Emerald losing his short temper.”

Emerald pulled the message, he was in the middle of writing, back up. [… I'm asking for myself. Would you be willing to be my friend?] [Friend request sent to Jericho the Bard].

He had just continued walking when he received a reply. [Jericho the Bard has accepted your friend request.]

[Absolutely! I would love to be your friend! Like I said before, I had the feeling you were a great person. And while this is a game and not real life, my sister says I am a really good judge of character.]

The mage was stunned. It had been a long time since someone had said words like those to him. ”Is this a fantasy or something? How can these games have someone kind like you?” Emerald Flame nodded to himself. A resolute look donned his face. [Jericho, Thank you, again. I must warn you, my former guild is following you to try and learn your 'secrets'. Currently there are five of them heading your way. Originally the five of them and I had come up with a plan to use your sister as leverage to extort the information out of you. I left them and told them to stop but I doubt they will. Guard your sister well. I am going to move to one of the towns in the north. Come visit me sometime!]

[Thank you for the warning, Emerald. I knew you were a great person! I will let you know when I am up north!]

The mage smirked and sent a message to one of his only real-life friend who was not part of his guild. [Dark Lord, I am betraying Vextor. My former guild is targeting Jericho and his sister Princess. They must be stopped. Also, can you help me level back up in Zhery village in the north? I am resetting my character.]

A reply came. [Bold, I like it. What changed? Any ideas on how to stop them? And I can certainly help you in the north but I need something first.]

[I'll explain what changed later. My idea? You saw it for yourself earlier at the well; tell me, what is the only thing scarier than a guild? Of course, what do you need? I haven't left the guild, informed them of my betrayal, or reset my character just yet.]

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Jericho received the warning from Emerald. ”I never would have guessed that he and his friends were plotting against me. I'm glad he is a good person underneath that rough exterior.”

A familiar voice whispered in his head. {I saw the message, if I might suggest it, princess is your sister, she has water walk. Have her join you in the well. She can dance to bring rain while you work. It shouldn't be a bad thing for her to know that you are a water elemental.}

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{That's true. Thank you Glaw for suggesting that.} Jericho smiled.

”I take it things went good?” Princess beamed.

Jericho nodded before frowning. ”There is going to have to be a slight change in plans though.” He turned to Shiarra. ”Princess will have to join me in the well. She can dance and bring rain. It will help speed up the process. You can help out around the village.” He sent a direct message to the warrior. [According to my new friend, the Vextor guild is targeting Princess to get to me. They are sending 5 players. I will do what I can to keep her safe. Please do the same. She looks up to you like an elder sister.] He smiled thinking about the ridiculous conversation about marriage they had on the way to school that morning.

Shiarra nodded

The three finally arrived at the thirsty nameless village.