21 I Hate Outsiders (1/2)
Ken summoned Lux to help him listen for any potential enemies. While Jericho's lullaby worked wonders and they had the new title to lessen the amount of hostile enemies, he didn't want to be careless as they walked back through the woods.
”What pretty ears with little tuffs of fur on the tips!” Princess exclaimed after getting a better look at Lux. She crouched down and petted the feline.
The cat purred happily. (This feels nice. Ken, you should pet me too sometimes.)
(Focus, Lux. We have to get out of this forest.)
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Jericho, who could only hear animal sounds from Ken's response, sighed. ”So this is what it was like when I was talking to the elementals and they couldn't understand me.”
They made their way through the forest with only the sounds of Jericho's improving lullaby skill.
As they reached the edge of the forest, Jericho noticed something unusual. Ever since he equipped the rabbit's foot, the amount of targets his lullaby affected lessened. ”Luck seems to have a more important role on my past success than I thought.” He quietly observed.
The three people and one feline walked up to the crowded gate. The guards looked up at them. ”You three, step forward.” One of the guards shouted to them.
Jericho, the cat and the two pre-teens did so. ”Greetings, we have come with a package for Cirith from her father.” He showed them the token they had received from Lilith's grandfather.
The guard nodded. ”Go down the road and turn left at the tree. You can't miss it.”
They walked into the lush village filled with plant life.
The shouts of jealous players echoed. ”How did you get permission to go in?”
Ken turned around. ”Grilled fish.” He replied with a laugh.
Jericho looked around at the enclosed green and brown village. ”Wow, there are a lot of trees here.” He muttered.
Princess frowned. ”Then which tree are we supposed to turn left at?”
The two men paused and thought about it for a bit. ”I'll go ask.” Ken replied.
He ran back towards the gates, got clear directions from the guards and returned. ”Follow me.”
The siblings followed the hunter to a tree with a bulbous trunk. A door was build into it.
Jericho knocked.
The door creaked open a crack. ”Who are you and what do you want?” The voice replied suspiciously.
”We are looking for Cirith. We have a package for her from her father.” Jericho explained.
The elf at the door stared at them for a moment before closing the door in their face.
”Umm…” Kenneth started to say. ”Maybe I got the wrong house?”
”There are a lot of trees to turn left at. Maybe it is that house?” Princess pointed to the neighboring building.
Just as they were about to turn and leave the door opened once more. ”I'm Cirith. You have a package for me?”
Jericho nodded and pulled out the enchanted container. ”Your father asked that we deliver this to you.”
The elf took the package. ”Thank you.” She hastily slammed her door shut.
[You have completed the quest Delivery! You have gained 100Exp. You are now able to enter and leave the wood elf village freely.]
”That was, abrupt.” Princess hesitantly said.
Ken nodded. ”Yeah, for some reason they don't seem very friendly. Quite the opposite of that young elf we met before. Since we are here, should we look around for some quests?”
Jericho looked at the clock. ”Let's eat breakfast first.”
The three logged off, had food, and returned.
Jericho nodded when they were all gathered again. ”Now we can go look for quests. You have the most experience out of the three of us Ken, lead the way.”
The boy smirked thinking how now was the best time to show off how cool and knowledgeable he was.
[Resonance with Lux obtained. Both of you desire to give off the best impression to others. Lux has boosted your charisma by a small amount.]
[A cursed effect has been added. Your intelligence has dropped by a small amount. Curse will end when resonance ends.]
Ken, whose features looked a tiny bit cooler, took them to the fanciest tree-house they could find.
A middle aged elf was quietly tending to a sapling fruit tree.
”That should be the village leader.” Ken replied before approaching the elf hoping the boosted charisma would help. ”Greetings.”
The elf ignored him.
”I'm Huntsman Ken, these are my comrades, Dancing Princess and Jericho the Bard. We were wondering if you had any work we could assist with while we are in town.”
The elf continued to ignore the hunter.
Ken sighed and turned around. ”Jericho, you give it a try. people seem to like you better.”
The bard approached. ”Esteemed sir, sorry to bother you,”
The elf snapped a glare at the man. ”If you were sorry, you would have left already.”
Jericho nodded. ”I understand, do you know…”
”I heard your friend the first time. This is why I hate outsiders; they don't know how to get a hint, they lack etiquette, and they are always repeating themselves.” The elf grumbled.
The three stood silently.
”What are you all standing around for? I thought you were leaving.”