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"Jeez, this place looks dark and foreboding." I said looking down to castle Krakenburg, a castle built in a hole going underground.
"It really does." Corrin said as she stood next to me, I'm guessing this is her first time being here too since her 'memory loss'.
"Well, due to the conditions of Nohr building it above ground would not be good for us." Xander said.
"Yeah well good luck defending the castle at the bottom of the hill." I said sarcastically as the rest of the group moved ahead, seriously just drop a few dozen boulders down there, that'll crush their defenses.
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The guards to the front door of the castle let us in with no hesitation, they probably wouldn't dare question the Nohrian nobles.
Either way we soon found ourselves in front of the King of Nohr, King Garon... or at least the body of him that was possessed by the power of Anankos.
Still I kneeled before the King for a moment in greetings.
Naturally I wasn't the first to be greeting by the king.
"I see you made here safely, Corrin." Garon said.
"Yes, Father. Long have I wished to see you and visit Castle Krakenburg again. I feel like I'm dreaming…" Corrin said.
Garon smiled, " It is only thanks to your diligence that you are here. I am told you are now a warrior almost on par with Xander. You finally possess the strength to be an instrument of Nohr's power in the world."
Elise then stepped forward a bit, "But, Father, will she be all right outside of the fortress?" Elise asked.
"I worry about that as well. Isn't it dangerous for Corrin to live outside the fortress's magical barrier?" Camilla asked, her overprotectiveness of Corrin surging forth once again.
"I appreciate your concern, but I earned my way here and I'm ready to fight." Corrin said looking to Camilla.
That's when Garon turned to me and his gaze hardened, "And who might this man be?"
'Shit I forgot to prepare a cover for this.' I thought, thankfully it seems Xander had me covered.
"Father, on our way here a group of bandit's sought to rob us, Irwin here was passing by at the time and chose to assist us in fighting them off." Xander said.
"I see." Garon said looking at me still, "And I suspect you want a reward for this?"
"No sir, I'm just a traveller, I only wish to re-supply before returning to my travels." I said respectfully.
"Very well. By tonight you will have been provided with a pack of food and water to continue your travels." Garon said, "You may stay for a day or two if you so wish."
'Huh? I was expecting to get thrown in a cell or something.' I thought, 'Well, Garon is emptying his prison cells at the moment so there's that.'
While I pondered this Garon turned his head to Corrin, "Corrin, as you know, Nohr is at war with the eastern kingdom of Hoshido."
'More like it's trying to push for a war to begin, but Mikoto's magic was stopping that from happening.' I thought.
"Yes, Father. I have heard as much." Corrin said.
"We of the royal family are descendants of the ancient gods, the First Dragons, As inheritors of that divine strength, we conquer those who oppose us with ease. One who learns to wield that power can destroy an entire army of common troops. Xander, Camilla, and Leo have already shown that they possess this power. I expect no less from you." Garon said.
'But those are the only dragon's here, could a Manakete, or someone with Dragon Laguz blood, in their veins use a Dragon Vein themselves?' I wondered, after all, Odin, or Owain as his actual name is, has the blood of the Dragon Naga in his veins, he may actually be able to do the same, but he won't because he's trying to be incognito at the moment.
"I am aware of your expectations, Father. And I have trained every day to become more like my siblings." Corrin said.
Garon nodded at Corrin's response, "Hmm…you show promise. But you will need a suitable weapon in order to serve Nohr." Garon said as he rose his hand.
Then in front of Corrin appeared the damned Ganglari sword, a black sword with curve on the front of it, coated in dark miasma, and an eye on the hilt that was currently closed.
The Sword that would be used to kill Queen Mikoto, and I don't think asking Corrin to leave it at home would stop that from happening.
"Wow…" Corrin breathed at the sword.
"This is Ganglari." Garon said, "A sword infused with magic from another world. With this sword at your side, you will crush the Hoshidan army with ease."
'Magic from Valla intended to kill Mikoto.' I thought irritated, I'm glad the curse of Valla doesn't kick in when I think about it, because I've been thinking about it a lot.
"Thank you for this generous gift, Father." Corrin said.
"Hmm... Generous indeed." Xander said, slightly uneased by the sword.
"Now, let us see you put that sword to its proper use… Bring out the prisoners!" Garon shouted.
"Yes sire!" One of the Nohrian guards shouted.
"Prisoners?" Corrin asked confused, and we turned around to see two people get pushed forward.
The white haired Oni Savage Rinkah, and the Green Haired Ninja Kaze.
"These are prisoners from our most recent skirmish with Hoshido. I want to see your power with my own eyes. Use that sword to strike them down." Garon Ordered.
Corrin stepped toward the open area of the hall as Rinkah and Kaze were given a Brass Club and Brass Shuriken respectivly and told to defend themselves against Corrin.
"I shall join you, milady." Gunter said as his horse trotted next to Corrin, "My lance arm is perhaps rusty but still serviceable. Jakob, will you join us well?"
"Naturally. I couldn't allow someone of your advanced years to bear the burden alone. Lady Corrin, there is no need for you to soil your hands with this filth. Please relax and leave the fighting to us. Afterward, I will prepare you some tea."
Then Corrin looked to her Butler and Teacher, "Thank you, but..." Corrin said turning toward me, "I'd like for Irwin to help out."
I blinked twice at this, "Of course Princess Corrin." I said pulling my Lance off my back as stepping next to Corrin.
"I am Rinkah! Daughter of the Flame Tribe's honorable chieftain." Rinkah shouted across to us, "What is your name, Nohrian princess?"
"I'm Corrin." Corrin shouted back as I adjusted the grip on my Lance.
"Corrin... Can it be?" Kaze asked, no doubt recognizing Corrin's name as that of the Hosidan Princess kidnapped by Garon.
"Huh? Have you heard of me?" Corrin asked.
"… I am Kaze, a ninja of Hoshido. Show me what you can do." Kaze replied, not answering the question.
"Kill them all!" Garon shouted, causing everyone to take their battle stances
"Is that..." Corrin murmured.
"Hm? Is something the matter, milady?" Jakob asked.
"I feel…something emanating from the ground. Could it be…" Corrin asked, looking at a large pile of debris in the middle of the room.
'Now that I think about it, I can feel something too... Maybe...' I thought, 'No, not gonna test that just yet, not in the direct line of sight of Garon.'
Corrin ran up to the pile of Debris, a glow emanating from her feet, and the debris were blown away to reveal a small low walled area of the room that contained a Healing Zone, something to give us an edge.
"Extraordinary! No debris field can stand up to your mighty lineage!" Jakob called out.
"Heh... well done." Garon chuckled darkly.
"This is good, that's a healing zone of some sort, if we stand inside and block the way in we can keep ourselves protected and healed while the enemy can't." I said.
"Alright, let's get in there and think of a plan." Corrin said as the four of us ran into the alcove, just as Rinkah and Kaze started coming at us.
"Alright, Jakob, your daggers, how good are you at throwing them?" I asked.
""I'm well trained in using them." Jakob said, "Further more throwing weapons like my Dagger are enchanted by a mage before they are put in the market. Enchanted to return to the hands of the person who threw them."
'I wondered how that worked.' I thought, "Okay, Jakob, you and I will take on the Ninja. You can fight him at a range while my combat style is designed to not let him have a moment of recovery."
"And Gunter and I will take on Rinkah." Corrin finished.
"Right." I said.
"Get ready." Gunter said as he re-adjusted his grip on his Lance.
I peeked up in time to see Rinkah and Kaze split up, Kaze going to the right side while Rinkah went the left.
"Corrin left side." I said.
"Right." Corrin said gripping Ganglari and turning the corner to strike Rinkah.
"Jakob, dagger." I said.
Jakob nodded and turned the corner, throwing his Dagger at Kaze, the Iron dagger hitting Kaze in the arm.
[Kaze Lvl 3]
[HP: 14/19- STR: 6- DEF:5-3 (2)]
"Surprise!" I shouter as I spun around from the corner and slashed him in the side with my Iron Lance, knocking him down and Bringing his HP to 0
"I regret... nothing." Kaze said as he was sent flying and hit the ground, barely managing to push himself up.
[Kaze is in critical condition]
[You've gained 120 EXP]
[You've reached Lvl 3]
[HP+1]
[SPD+1]
[LCK+1]
[RES+1]
'Huh?' I thought in confusion to the 'Critical condition thing'
[An opponent in Critical condition is a person who's HP has reached 0, but hasn't died, these people are normally story important and are not going to die in this fight unless you attack again with lethal intention, you still get EXP]
'Ah.' I thought just as I saw Corrin knock Rinkah away and into Kaze.
I also noticed that Corrin had Leveled up according to my ability, I couldn't see her stats though.
"Good work you two." Gunter praised.
"No problem." I said, putting my lance on my back.
"So this is how it ends." Kaze said tiredly.
"Phew! They're really tough, aren't they? I hope all Hoshidans aren't this strong." Corrin said.
"Well to be honest you did fight a brute force unit." I said.
"Don't just stand there idiot girl. Finish them!" Garon ordered.
"But. Father…they're beaten. You want me to execute helpless prisoners?" Corrin asked bewildered by this.
"You dare question me?! I order you to kill them!" Garon demanded as he stood up.
"No! It's wrong!" Corrin shouted.
"I won't argue the point any further." Garon said as he held out his hand, rune appearing around him, just before a blast of fire exploded next to me and Corrin, not hitting anyone.
"Hey what did I do!?" I cried out, loosening my grip on my shield, enough for Corrin to notice.
Garon prepared to cast the spell again, this time Corrin took my shield from me and jumped in front of Kaze and Rinkah, blocking the spell with Ganglari and my shield.
"Hmm?" I heard Kaze hum.
"Corrin! what are you-" Elise shouted.
"Unbelievable." Xander gasped.
"You would defy me directly, Corrin!" Garon roared.
"Father, please forgive her! She doesn't yet understand our situation…" Xander pleaded.
"Fine. Xander, you kill them. And if anyone gets in your way, kill them too." Garon said.
'Seriously you think they'd have caught onto Garon not being himself with a statement like that, I mean he just pretty much told Xander to kill Corrin.' I thought.
"Ngh" Xander gasped, gritting his teeth.
"DO IT! KILL THEM ALL!" Garon roared.
Xander closed his eyes as he stood in front of Corrin.
"Stand down, Corrin. If you don't, I will be forced to-" Xander said, only to be cut off by Corrin.
"No, Xander. I won't let you do this!" Corrin shouted as she got ready to attack Xander.
'Family matters...' I thought shaking my head. 'Why are these people so blind?'
"Why do you refuse, Corrin? You know the Hoshidans are our sworn enemies." Xander asked.
"I know, but…this is different. These people can't fight anymore. Why not show mercy?" Corrin asked as she started to tear up.
"Please, Corrin, don't fight him… My dear, sweet Corrin…" Camilla pleaded.
"No no no! Leo, what should we do?" Elise asked.
Leo sighed, "Why does this fall to me?" Leo asked himself as he pulled out his Byrnhildr tome, casting the spell to create a grove of tree's that knocked Rinkah and Kaze into the air, knocking them out, but not killing them.
"Father, I have dispatched our enemies on behalf of my softhearted sister." Leo said.
Garon simply humphed in response.
"I only ask that you would be merciful in your punishment of her…" Leo said.
"Enough! I will consider this matter later." Garon shouted before he looked right at me, "And you, Irwin correct?"
"Y-Yes your highness." I stuttered, I don't want this guy on my bad side at this particular moment.
"If you wish, I can make you Corrin's Retainer if you so wish." Garon said.
"As generous as that sounds my lord, I wish to continue traveling for a time." I said, adamant in my choice.
"If you so wish." Garon said as he walked away.
"That could have ended worse." I said to myself.
"Leo! How could you?! They were beaten! There was no reason to execute them!" Corrin shouted at Leo, looking like she was ready to punch him.
"Agreed. Now hush." Leo said.
The anger in Corrin's eyes faded as they were filled with realization, "Leo, did you-" Corrin asked, only for me to jab her in the side with my elbow.
"Enough, both of you. The battle is over." Xander said walking up to us with the rest of the family.
Corrin looked away and let out a sigh.
"Mark my words, Corrin… One day, an act of kindness may be the death of you." Xander said.
"Perhaps, but if I'm kind. I will die without regrets." Corrin said firmly.
Xander in turn smiled, "…Well said. Guard! I would examine the prisoners' belongings. Bring their remains to my quarters. As well as Irwin's supplies." Xander then turned to me, "I suppose you are leaving tonight."
"Yes." I said, "I'd like to get back to my travels as soon as I can."
"Leo, your spell…" Corrin said quietly.
"Was only enough to weaken them, yes. I should have followed Father's orders. But Camilla and Elise always make such a fuss when I do anything to upset you." Leo said quietly.
"That's the thing about women Leo, you can never win against them." I said chuckling.
"Thank you, Leo." Corrin said, "I'm sorry for teasing you about your collar."
"You can repay me by not mentioning it again." Leo said letting out a sigh.
"That was great brother." Elise cheered as she walked up with Camilla next to her.
"It was, but I doubt this will be the last we hear of this. Father never forgets a slight." Camilla said.
With that conversation out of the way I turned to Corrin, "Can I have my shield back?" I asked.
"Oh yes." Corrin said holding it out for me, "Sorry about that."
"It's alright." I said taking my shield back, "It works better than using a sword for defense... although that sword is giving me a bad feeling."
"Yes... It is a little foreboding." Corrin admitted.
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That night Xander, Corrin, and I stood outside the castle walls, with Kaze and Rinkah, now patched up, standing in font of us.
"Listen well. It is only my sister's kind heart that has bought your freedom. Disappear now, lest you be spotted by our king." Xander said.
"Listen you two." I said as Kaze turned around, "I'm not exactly from Nohr, just a traveller from another continent, I'd like to head to Hoshido with you."
Rinkah ignored me and began with her little rant toward Corrin.
Kaze however looked at me, "Why is it that you do not wish to stay here? You'd blend in better here than Hoshido." Kaze asked.
"Blend in yes I could do that." I said, "But, no offense to you two." I looked at Corrin and Xander, "But your father reminds me too much of Daein's Mad King Ashnard. I don't want to be here any more than I have to."
Kaze was silent, "Very well, but I would like to know what you are talking about."
"That's fair." I said, "Now let's get going before Garon see's us."
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Okay folks, that's the chapter, next one is gonna be more story time.
Anyway here is Irwin's current stats.
Irwin
Lvl 3
EXP 45/100
Race: Branded
Class: Soldier (Tellius)
HP= 22
STR= 9
MAG= 0
SKL= 8
SPD= 9
LCK= 1
DEF= 8
RES=4
I hope to see you all in the next chapter.
