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Chapter 16
The night was restless. I could hear footsteps outside while people continued to prepare carts for our journey ahead. I had thought I'd be alone through this terrible time...but now, I have great friends behind me. I'm not very optimistic...but by the looks of things I can't imagine anything but success. I lay my head down onto the soft white pillow and drift off into sleep. It was another dreamless sleep.
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The rooster from one of the farmhouses down the road woke up Payon with it's morning song. I awoke, startled. Had I overslept?
I crawl out of my bed, slapped my armor on and threw my sword on. As I opened the door, Raisu was waiting for me.
"I was about to wake you." She said cheerfully. "We're all set to go."
"I thought we'd be leaving...you know..." I said silently. "BEFORE everyone was awake?"
"Dante likes to make a big fuss about stuff like this." Upgrade appeared beside Raisu and I. I sighed and shook my head. "Cheer up! We're going to find what no one else could. We'll be heroes!" I took a deep breath and nodded. "We'll lets go love birds!" Raisu and I hit him over the head with a stick before we moved on to the front door.
As we opened the door, we could hear music and cheering. The door opens and the sunlight blinds me for a moment. But as soon as I recovered, I saw the whole town, cheering, clapping...it was a wonderful feeling.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!" Dante was on his grand Peco when his voice roared through the crowds. "This journey to the Town of the Dead will not be in vain! We will be ready! And we will break the spell set upon those who have returned traumatized! To bring an end to the horrors of the Werewolf! And last but not least!" He looked straight ahead. "To help a friend in need." The crowds broke out into cheer but was silenced again when Dante resumed his speech. "I promise, to the families of my brave men." He motioned behind him. "We will return...and safely!"
"Is it really necessary for this speech?" I leaned towards Raisu and asked.
"He likes it." She shrugged and called Chuu. "Boosts ego. Now lets join the others." She gave me a reassuring smile and rode off. I looked around before I whistled for Raijin. I climbed onto the grand Peco and road after Raisu.
Moments after everyone assembled, four Priests stepped forward and cast Warp Portal. Different groups entered different portals and before we knew it, our quest was well on it's way.