Another new one, feels like I'm procrastinating with my other stories haha
Got stuck in thinking how to progress in Code infinity and the rest...as well as...NASOD DRAGON HUNTING ! (。ヘ°)
Don't mind the pic...a lazy product...OTL
So to practice even more, a new story~
WARNING : Medieval Insults that might offend some.
"ABCDEFG" Normal speech
[ABCDEFG] Mental speech ( I'll try to make it clear who's thought it belong to)
Elsword - Lord Knight (18)
Aisha - Void Princess (?)
Chapter 01: The Knight and the Mage Part1
The forest which used to be the place that housed the El tree is now a barren landscape, devoid of any life as its precious Elstones have been pillaged from its trees. It is however filled with craters and cracks, showing sign of an intense battle. The decay of life is slowly but surely will be spreading, to the village of Ruben. Most of the villagers have forsaken it and have traveled to the village of Elder, in search for refuge. However, the remaining villagers stayed behind, putting their hopes on the two individual that has arrived to the village. Now the two rode off on the Velder's ever faithful trained-cockatrice, Chicky in the chase for the stolen El, in the direction to the village of Elder.
"Are we not thither yet?" complained a purple haired girl in annoyance riding on the back of the cockatrice. She wore a white overall coat with a hood, casting a shadow over her face with only the front part of her purple hair is visible and masking her physics, only revealing only a purple skirt. On her back, a staff with wings ornament at its tip held stiff by its 'hold'. If one is to examine closely, there's a bat-like emblem at its center.
The red haired rider, wearing the Velder's made Lord Knight Armour that is now having a dents and scratches all over, gripped the rein tightly in irritation, earning the mage a smug smile.
"For the last time, NO! Ye tickled brain witch! One more time and I'll sew that accursed lips of thy shut!" the knight growled a threat but the effect is of no avail.
"Ha ha ha, truly ye jest. Hath ye forgotten of that which binds our soul, truly ye art a boil-brained simpleton~" the mage playfully mocked the knight, knowing no harm to her would be induced by him.
"Aye I know, lumpish wench. When one received harm, the other witl received the same judgement." sighed the red knight as he recites the spell description.
"But do not forget demon for who held the 'rein'."
"Cheh, understood" The red knight remark turned her smile to a frown of irritation.
[Really wish I could just behead her right now! But alas, the El is of upmost importance and I could perhaps be in need of some assistance...]
[Really wish I could turn him to dust right now! But alas, I'll have to wait…until I have recovered and freed from this curse…]
Three days ago, in the kingdom of Velder (Elrios)
Birds are chirping music of tranquility as the people of Velder do their ever merry way of life. The sky is of clear blue with soft white clouds floating ever so peaceful, shading parts of the city. Children played around happily. The knights are training in the training filed, striking the mannequin of sand, shaped in various figure. Elemental mages are seen walking around in their white robes while carrying an absurd amount of books.
Within the castle of Velder, a red-haired knight walks along the hallway with a straight pose fill with discipline and seriousness. He came before a well-made wooden door and took a deep breathe, before knocking on it.
After a short pause, a voice is heard "Ah, do come in"
The knight then opened the door and enters. Within the room, a stack of papers neatly stacked .Countless trinkets and medals lined alongside each other on the shelves. No matter how many times he had entered the room, it never ceases to leave him in awe. Swords and armours all placed neatly to the wall and in reach to the person which sits in the middle of the room, in case of emergency. A grey haired young man can be seen reading a piece of paper while rubbing his chin, wearing what seems to be a casual red wool woven shirt.
"Lord Lowe, what hath I be called?" the red knight spoke as he closes the door behind him and stood there, for as long as the reply will be given.
"Ah Elsword, no need for honorific, just call me Mr instead. I would like to wish ye congrats for the missions success beforehand. Truly an astounding performance. Now enough standing and take a sit, wilt ye?" Lowe waves his hand signalling an empty chair in front of him."
Elsword gave a bow and sat down. It was comfy and softer than what's been used in his own room. Its comfort has never been felt before.
[Must be a new chair…OH no…I'm feeling…sleepy…]
The red knight was in a dazed until Lowe let out a chuckle earning him a sight of the knight's reddening face follow by a pause of silence.
"Dost thou know? For that I am very vexed." Lowe has a sad gaze as he broke the silence.
"Nay, milor…Mr. Lowe. I bid ye for prithee, tell the reason for thy vexness?" Elsword asked with a worry look. For many years training under Lowe, Elsword understood as whenever this heavy atmosphere descends, there is surely bad news which distresses the red knight.
"Three days ago, I have received a letter of unconfirmed demon sightings around the village of Ruben.I believed it is important to have a check to make certain, as the El tree resides near there and due to a claim within this letter of a heist that will begin on 14 November" Lowe wave the piece of paper in hand.
"That's 4 days from now! Hath the other lords taken any actions?"
" other lords have naught the time for such trivial report and deem it as false claim. I too sadly dost not have the luxury of time, to abandon my current post for this task…however what if ye were to take my place?" Lowe's suggestion caught the red knight by surprise.
He rests his hand on the table," and this is why I summon thee, Sir Elsword. I'faith if ye would take my place to journey to the village of Ruben, to ensure the safety of the people and the El which reside there, even…if it were to be on false claim."
Lowe continues with a serious look, "However, do as thou wilt. Tis not within my power to force thee for such trivial matters…"
Not even a second has pass Elsword spoke, "Grammarcy for thy worry but fret not. Tis a job for a knight and I humbly accept the quest" with a radiant of excitement plastered to the red knight face and thus the quest has been accepted.
"Hahah, verily Sir Elsword. Thee could always be counted at dire situation. It will take thee at least 3 days to reached there which I believe thou should start thy travel right this moment. Take my mount for thy journey and may the El be with thee"
Before the knight could leave, Lowe stopped him and continues "Oh one more thing, about the sender of the letter…"
Three days ago, in the kingdom of Redlev (Soirle)
Crows are busy, tearing up the corpse of what seems to be a fallen beast on the pave way, to make any sound of melody. The sky is of dark purple with reddish hue. Soft black clouds float ever so maliciously, darkening further the city below. Demonic troops are training in the training filed, striking the pieces of flesh, shaped in various figure, spilling blood all over the earthly ground. The void mages are seen flying around with their bat-like wings while being accompany by batty familiars.
Within the castle of Redlev, a purple haired girl, dressed in a rather scandalous purple dress code that exposed almost all the girl's body except for the privates, walk along the hallway, twirling about as if dancing in a grand hall, to a silent music, with a sadistic smile. Her familiar bat has a dizzy expression but manages to trail behind her, then finally drop unconscious after bumping into the girl who has stopped before a dark ominous wooden door.
An eye bulge out at the center of the door and it stares intensely at the girl. The girl immediately pokes the eye, causing it close while shedding a tear. Then the door open wide and countless smaller version of her bat flew out. At the center above the room, there's a glowing orb that serve as the luminous source. No windows are present in the room. Shrunken human heads and skulls decorate the 4 pillars and various staff is placed on the walls that left an impression of awe in the girl.
"Ah a very good morrow Aisha. I'm verily glad thee could make time for such a meeting." said a violet haired woman who sat on a throne. She has a pair of horns and small wings on her head and wore just as or even more scandalous dark purple leotard with exposed shoulder and belly, which has batty emblems. A sense of superiority can be felt from her that causes the girl to tense up.
"Good Morrow, Lady Karis. Wherefore needest I thou on such urgency?" the girl kneel in respect and replied.
"Verily, dost I needest thee only for utmost importance?" the woman let out a sigh.
"I meant no disrespect, I just…" the girl flinched and frantically tries to apologize but was then interrupted by a laugh.
"Verily, dost not be so tense for I am just jesting. Perchance we will begin on the reason thou is called for."
"I called thee here is of a simple request, for thee to investigate a certain matter. I foresee a tear in the void far east, at the ruins of Nebur which will appear days later. If it is as what I have assumed, it could act as a bridge between Soirle and the Elrios. Thus…"
"Allowing our forces to finally return to invade Elrios and finish what should have been ended years ago." a ghastly male voice suddenly was heard, interrupting the lady. A limbless specter wearing a ceremonial purple robe phase through the wall, glows of purple radiant. Its hand floats around, adjusting its robe.
Recognizing the voice, Aisha look up with anger in her face, "YOU! How dare thee show thy face here!" Immediately, the girl conjures up her axe-like staff and teleported toward the ghastly figure, intending to smite the old specter at the very spot...
"Halt thy action Aisha!" ...only to be stopped by the lady.
"Thy grace! This wretched specter should not be here!" scowled the girl, with her axe-like staff edge just inches toward the mask of the specter. The specter merely stares at the edge, not even flinching.
"My my, is tis how thee treat one of thy partner? How unladylike, child." Purplish light flicker in its eyes as the specter spoke.
"Partner?!" the girl is in disbelieved. "Surely tis but a crude jest?"
"Sadly it is verily so. Tis a joint operation between the nation of Redlev and Ateif as the council has decree as such. Amethyst will be representing Ateif while thou would represent Redlev in investigating the soon to appear rift. Though Redlev and Ateif have never seen…eye to eye for as long as remembered, I wish thee would set aside the old past for the current utmost importance."
The succubus then adds, "In order to not attract the attention of those who opposed us, we could only ask both of thee for this convert mission. I asked thee not to engage in any malice for now to not be detected. "with a stern tone.
"Acknowledged, Lady Karis. I will begin my preparations" the specter did a bowing gesture and phased through the wall with a ghastly chucked as its eye stare back at Aisha's glare.
After making sure that the specter has left, the girl spoke up, "I dost not trust him."
"Neither dost I."
" Th…thy grace?" the girl is taken aback by the sudden reply.
"Prithee, Aisha. Dost think I would trust those from Ateif? "with a smile, she calmly assured the girl.
"Thitherfore, if the mission was to fail, I asked thee to leave that fool behind…or better yet finish him off. One less Ateifian, one less bug to trample."
"Mayhaps I will"Aisha grins wickedly after hearing her order and walk out of the room.
"Make sure to return safely…"
Few hours ago, in Ruben Village (Elrios)
It took three and a half day, the red knight has finally reached the village. On his way to the village, he could feel something familiar, something he felt long before, during the demon invasion years ago. He decided to take a short rest and refreshment courtesy of the kind and helpful villages. Then he asked the villagers of any demon sighting recently but none of the villagers have reported any. The only thing they told him is that early this morning, they could feel a tremor in the earth though pay no heed to it.
After thanking the villagers, he set off toward the forest of the Tree of El on foot as Chicky has over exhausted itself, further north from the village. The feeling started to feel heavier and once he reached to the forest, he knows why. The forest that should to be brimming with life is slowly dying. The once green leaves and flowers are now withering and fading to dust. The further he proceeds toward the center, the drier the earth felt and the colours around him slowly fades.
Once he reached the center, to his shocked, what he finds is just a solid tall black pillar that used to be a tree that is shaped to circle around something like an important fruit.
[The deposit of Elstones! They are gone!]
The red knight threads lightly and upon close inspection, he saw some threaded tracks and two different set of footprints, one adult human size and one bigger than normal . He deduced from the threaded tracks, that the vehicle that has transported the El would be from Altera's origin but dropped it as now it could be anyone.
An alliance treaty was signed between Altera, Velder and Hamel many years ago to fight back the overwhelming demon forces. The treaty include shares of a 'selected' few technologies of the Nasod to be spread among the humans. One such technology is the threaded wheel for easier transportation on uneven ground. While there's also the technology to transform waste into edible food...The knight shivered at the thought of past deed.
As he follow the tracks around, he saw the tracks of human origin suddenly took a turn toward a stone. Around the stone, heavily-pressed footprint can be seen, signalling something of great importance. The red knight lifts the stone to find a crumpled letter with a familiar emblem that cause the knight to smile.
[That old man! Should have known!]
Before he could open the crumpled letter, he felt a sudden vibration in the air. He turned his attention to the black pillar and saw a cracked in the air at the center where the Elstone used to be held. The knight readied his sword for what to come.
The air shattered like glass creating a portal and a figure slowly emerges from it.
"That took more than expected." The figure sigh as it finally emerges fully, with a bat-like wings and bat creature flying behind. Then the portal closed itself almost instantly." Seems Amethyst failed to went through, as expected from a bug…ooh what do we have here~"
The red knight tightened his grip on his sword when both of their eyes meet and watched as this mysterious figure of a female child-like body slowly descent.
[That dress code…what in El name she's wearing?! Wait that bat…a void mage?!]
[Just my luck, someone has to be here…well there's goes 'undetected'…wait….I could just…]
The girl in scandalous purple wear give a smirk," My my is the child liking what he's seeing?" and did a seductive pose confidently, with a hint of red on the cheeks.
Then there were a moment of silence…
"Hahahaha!" The knight grabbed onto his stomach and laughed causing veins start to form on the girl's head.
" Ha…ha Apologies..ha ha. Never would I had known that a void mage would be such a jester." said the knight as he shed away a tear. "I've seen better physics than what thy was prancing of, thou can't even compare" He hold up his and cupped his chest, mocking the girl's modest board.
"Knave self-rutt child! To think I would have given thy painless death, but now agony awaits!"
He begins to tremble, feeling the sudden and overwhelming dark oppressive aura that's the void mage started to emit. Before the knight could blink, the void mage has already teleported in front him, swinging her axe-like staff downward attempting to split him in half.
Thanks to his training and sharp reflexes, he manages to raise up his sword, instantly creating a wall between the edge of the axe and his head.
"Uggh , thee bawdy lousy hag!" the knight parried the strike and then tries to kick the mage but she teleported away.
"Halfwit ill-bred ratsbane!"the mage chanted a spell and throws a chained dark ball toward the knight only for him to dodge it with a scratch. However the curse from the spell manages to slipped in through the wound and caused the knight to feel 'aged'.
"Ha…ha Clod-brained…swinish...runt!" shaking off the effect, the knight immediately launches himself forward while swinging his sword at to the void mage ,only grazing her neck as she teleported yet again.
"Spurgalled …varlet !" the mage hissed from the sting, her right hand now glows with an awesome black flame.
"Base court colverd!" the knight readied his ever glowing red sword.
As both the knight and mage continue to trade insults and injuries, lurking within the shadows of the black pillar, glowing purple eyes goes unnoticed.
"Unexpected event but still going as fools. They will never see it coming he he he" the shadow let out a ghastly yet silent chuckle and continue to spectate.
To be continue...
Lalalalalala~
I do love me some medieval talk.
Did some research...with google so the 'medieval' may not be as true as it should be~
There will be two worlds , name will be , you guess it, reverse ヘ(゜Д、゜)ノ
Gasp , could this be?! An ElAi pairing? Nay, pairing is not confirm yet...will see how it goes~
Critiques are very much welcome.