Epic Conquest is an android game with a good story line and characters. I don't own them... This is just a fan fiction story. So hope you like it and enjoy reading it...

CHAPTER 4

THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW ADVENTURE

"He's gone! That purple bastard!" Alaster thought, clenching his fist and mad. Edna can see him annoyed of Zerav's action.

"Hey! We're not done yet! Tell us where that demon is?!" The guards demand an answer.

"Well..he's…" Edna said, feeling nervous.

"He should be at the gate, trying to escape by now." Alaster answered, looking down and still has no mood.

"Alright. Let's move out!" The guards said, leaving the room and going to chase the demon. After they left Alaster's house, Edna was firmly upset and grab his shoulder, forcing to look at his face and glared.

"Really Al?! Why did you tell them?!"

Alaster was calm, holding Edna's hand to release and nodded, "This can give more time. No need to waste. I better get going."

"Wha- You didn't answer?! Please tell me!" Edna shouted, becoming confused as she watches him left without another reply.

In the town, there are many stores in the area, selling goods and armours. The only store that doesn't got attention is the shop in the corner. Most villagers don't visit there. Only a blacksmith and his sister was working in a silent place.

The lady collected the foods for selling it. She placed it in the bag, ready to go to town, until she noticed someone coming in their shop. The blacksmith sparkles his eyes that he finally found a customer.

He stands in the shop, looking at the person wearing a black hoodie. The mysterious person takes out his purple scythe and dropped it in the desk in which the blacksmith boy took a look at.

"I need to upgrade this scythe." The mysterious person said with his deep voice.

"This cool weapon? I can do that right now!"

"Make it fast."

"Not so fast! Mister!" The shopkeeper lady stopped his little brother and glanced at the mysterious person suspiciously. "If you want to let him upgrade, you're going to have to pay first!"

She used her hand to give something. Waiting for the money and keeping an eye on him, the lady was serious as a boss whereas the blacksmith is just doing his job, ignoring his sister's argument.

"Tch.. Damn humans." The mysterious person clicked his tongue and annoyed.

"Come on! Where's the money? Freeloader!"

"Guess I have no choice.." He whispered as he decided to kill them. His hands were about to unleash a dark warping portal behind. He was ready to kill the lady.

"Here's the money." A yellow haired girl appears and said, giving the money to the shopkeeper who was surprised. The mysterious man was unpleased to see her coming.

The lady checks the money bag she received. "Wow! So many and you are…" she glanced at the person and found out with a shock expression. "Captain Louisa! What brings you here?"

"Just an errand for a friend." Louisa smiled and then, turns over to the mysterious hooded figure man. "And Zerav, you're reckless as ever. Sneaking up on night, struggling with those injuries that haven't healed. You really made me worried, you know."

Zerav, the mysterious man didn't reveal his self and ignores her. The blacksmith boy interrupts their conversation and smiled at him cheerfully.

"Here you go Mister! New scythe, all fixed! It look shiny and sharper than it looks! You gotta give it a credit on me!"

"Whatever." Zerav got his scythe back with upgraded features. He doesn't need to check on how shiny and improvements the young boy fixed it as long as his scythe is ready to fight. He looked at Louisa and glared, "Don't follow me."

"Oh my, that's rude of you, considering I paid all the expenses of your scythe." Louisa said, folding her hands.

"Just be glad I spared you." Zerav spins his scythe and casts it out. He walks away to the opposite direction without thanking the blacksmith. "Later, Yellow."

"You sure this is right for you? You can't even fly and escape in this town." Louisa said.

"…" He still trying to leave her.

"If I were you, I shouldn't go to the main gate. The guards are out there, searching for you. Even if you go out and fight, you'll lose your stamina and you'll be completely surrounded and captured by them."

"Sounds like a true captain would say." Zerav said as he stops, glaring at Louisa.

"I was trying to help you." She response, placing her hands through her middle chest and smirking.

"If you want to help me, you might've got another way out for me."

"Actually, I do have."

Zerav smirked back and didn't surprise, saying "Show me, Yellow."

"I'm asking you last time! Where are you going?!" Edna shouted, stopping the blue haired boy.

"Going to find out the dangers hiding in this world." Alaster answered, not turning an eye on her.

"Danger?" Edna shock her head, then something came out of her mind, "You're not going with Zerav, aren't you?"

"What else then? I might be suspended but I'm still going out to find it." Alaster said, trying to push Edna away from the door.

"Then let me come with you. Maybe this time, I'll protect you." Edna begged.

"No Edna, you can't come. It's too dangerous. Who knows what will happen if the demons find out about you." Alaster said, being worried about him.

"Then that will be no problem. I can still fight! Please!" She said. Suddenly, she embraced Alaster. "Please… I can't lose you too! What do you think will happen if you don't return? What will your mom think about that? The last time was quite lucky but this, you can see that Zerav was injured and the enemy might be stronger than before. I can't.. I don't want to lose someone again…"

"Edna.…I…"

"Edna, take care of Alaster for me." Alaster's mother said with her voice softly as she appears behind them.

"Mom! But she's…" Alaster hesitates and begs her to stop.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of this store. So, you two should go your adventure and come back safely. Are we clear?" She folded her arms and replied formally.

Alaster was beginning to worry more, looking at the soft puppy eyes of Edna that her gestures are easily guessed that she wants to go along with him. His mother also agrees, which he was getting lose that he's up against 2 people objecting him. This tension has gotten silent since Alaster was about to go and chase Zerav.

It took a minute to wait for his decision. He rubbed his head, giving a deep sigh and replied, "Alright…"

"Thank you Alaster!" Edna said cheerfully. "And thank you Mother!"

Alaster was shocked to hear her address his mother and snapped out. He watches Edna holding hands to his mother before leaving the house. As he joins up with her, he looked at his mother and bid a farewell wave.

"Be careful" His mother said as she waves in return. She thought up of something and added, "Oh and Alaster, give my best to Louisa and your friend."

"I will." Alaster replied, closing the door. He can see Edna, looking energetic to go on an adventure with him. Again…

To Be Continued - Next Chapter will be out in the next month, I guess? Hope you enjoy reading it and stay tuned!

Author's Notes: Can't believe I almost wrote a romantic scene with Alaster and Edna.. Things might turn out in the end, I guess?