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Chapter 16: A New Void Mage
(Saito)
It was the day after my date with Louise, and Issei was being babied by the girls in his team. That bastard has four beauties (Rias, Akeno, Asia, Xenovia) treating him like royalty! Something tells me that even Koneko-san might have a crush on him too. That's five girls! Sure, I'm as happy as happy can be with Louise, but I'm still a guy! How can I not be jealous?! I'm just glad that Louise didn't notice. Anyways, I was inside of the Royal Palace of Gallia. Rias was holding a meeting (while giving Issei a lap pillow I bet). While that was happening I was on my way to see the sites of Gallia's capital city. I never really got to do much site seeing last time I was I Gallia, with the whole saving Tabitha and fighting a giant [Square Class] golem thing. I would be with Louise, but she's still made about Issei interrupting us, so she sitting in the meeting giving Issei 'I'm going to kill you' looks. Man, Louise sure can be scary sometimes. I walked out of the castle and went to the stables to get a horse. Once I got the horse I rode out of the gates and into town. This place is great. Of course I never made it to town. On my way there I came across some soldiers who looked like they've seen better days. As soon as they saw me they stopped.
"Excuse me My Lord, would you happen to be Tristain's Saito Chevalier de Hiraga, Duke of Des Ornières?"
Guess even if other countries I'm famous.
"Yes, that's right. What seems to be the trouble?"
As soon as I said that, they let out a breath of relief. The leader took a step forward. He had blue hair and green blue eyes. He was wearing a knight suit of armor and a cape with the Royal crest of it. He was a tall man, about 5'10", who looked to be in his early thirties.
"Duke Saito, I am Charlemagne Helene Orléans, the uncle to the young queen, Charlotte de Gallia, on her mother's side and was made the new Duke of Helene Orléans."
Oh, so this is Tabatha's uncle. Did think she had any family besides her mother left. That's good to know.
"Duke Charlemagne, it's nice to meet you. So, what would you need me for?"
He cleared his throat.
"Well, you see, earlier today I was made aware of some strange activity in the woods near Fire Dragon Mountain, and knowing that the Queen had guest, I decided to handle it myself. But as soon as we met the perpetrators, we were over whelmed, by just one of the two waving his hand. It's obvious that they're using a type of Ancient Magic, but stronger then even what an elf could pull off."
I see. So that's what's going on. Well, I guess it makes sense about him not wanting to worry Tabitha, but still. Someone how can use Ancient Magic better than an elf… that hard to believe.
"So, Duke Saito, I was wondering if you would be willing to help us. We were planning on going back with more forces, but since you're here, I thought it would be a big help if the man who held back 50,000 soldiers came with. So, what do you say?"
I have to admit, this does sound seriously dangerous. Usually I would talk to Louise first, but there's no time for that right now. So I agreed and went with them back to Helene Orléans.
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It took a few hours, but we were finally made it to Fire Dragon Mountain. As soon as we got there, we set up camp. The reason is that it's late at night. Man, I can just imagine Louise when we get home. She's going to be so made that she'd forget about Issei all together. My only hope is that she gives me the chance to explain why I'm here. I'm sure she'll understand, hopefully. Anyways, we were sitting at the campfire having the time of our lives. Including me and Charlemagne, there were Fourteen in all. The others are as followed: Anseis, Berenger, Engeler, Gerard, Gerer, Gerin, Oliver, Oton, Roland, Samson, Yvoire and Yvon. For some reason, I feel as if you add Charlemagne's name to the mix, you'll have a famous historical group or something. Well, it's better not to think about it too much. So I grabbed the wine skin and took a drink.
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(Yosette)
I was running for my life. I can't believe this. At one moment I was in the chapel, minding my own business, and the next thing I know, these two weird guy walk in and demand for the 'Void'. I couldn't see their faces because they were wearing dark robes, but I got the feeling that they aren't, and don't look, human. Anyways, they didn't believe the head priest about not knowing anything and killed everyone in the chapel, except me. I managed to get away only because it seems that when they said 'Void', they met me for some reason. The worst part is, they don't seem to be in a hurry. They're just walking after me. It's like they're saying that they have all the time in the world. Just who do they…
"It's pointless to run, girl."
Oh no! They're right behind me! How'd they move so fast? I turned and ran as fast as I could, right out of the woods and into some sort of camp with what appeared to be knights. Fourteen of them. As soon as they saw me, all of them jumped to their feet.
"""Your Majesty!"""
"Tabitha!"
What they talking about? And who's Tabitha? The one who asked is the only one of them not wearing armor. He looked kind of strange. Black hair and black eyes with strange looking cloths. Not to mention the sword on his back. He even had strange markings on his forehead… why do I get the feeling that those markings have something to do with me?
"Well, well, well. What do we have here?"
Oh no! They're here! I ran behind the black haired man, who seemed to realize something.
"You're not Tabitha. She'd never hid like that… except if you mention ghost. I don't know who you are, but don't worry, I'll protect you."
I found myself blushing. The man with in the lead looked over at the black haired man. He had blue hair and green blue eyes. He was wearing a knight suit of armor and a cape with the Royal crest of it. He was a tall man, about 5'10", who looked to be in his early thirties.
"Duke Saito, I don't know who the girl is, but those are the men we're looking for."
The black haired man, Saito, looked over at the evil people.
"So you're the ones that Duke Charlemagne told me about. Who are you? Are you members of Khaos Brigade?"
Khaos Brigade? What's that? The others seemed to be just as in the dark on this matter as I was, but the evil people just laughed.
"Ahahaha! So the [Familiar of Void] is smarter than we thought! That's right, we're part of Khaos Brigade, but don't lump us with in with those fools in the [Hero Faction] or the [Old Maou Faction]. It's too soon to revel ourselves yet, but if you want to call us something, then call use the [Mystery Faction]. Now then, hand over that girl. You already have two Void mages."
That comment seemed to ketch everyone's attention. The knights and Saito looked at me.
"A Void mage? I see, so that's how it is."
Saito looked back at the evil people. He then pointed his sword at them.
"I am Saito Chevalier de Hiraga de Des Ornières, the [Familiar of Void], [Gandálfr], [Lífþrasir] and [Mjöðvitnir]. As such, it's my duty to protect the Void mages with my life."
He then got into a battle stance and prepared for battle. Charlemagne and two other knights joined him.
"Duke Saito, we, Roland, Oliver and myself, will join you in battle. The others will protect the girl. I swear on my sword, Joyeuse, that I won't let anything happen to her."
Another knight walked up. He hand brown hair and dark brown eyes.
"I, Roland, also swear it on my sword, Durendal."
The last one, Oliver I guess, walked up. He had pale blonde hair and forest green eyes.
"I, Oliver, also swear it on my sword, Hauteclere."
Saito nodded his head at them. And like that, they all charged forward.
First it was Saito to attack, but the one of the evil people just waved his hand and a circle appeared. From it came a blast of crimson fire. Saito stopped and raised his sword.
"Derf, please bear with it!"
"Okay, partner!"
The flames hit, but were absorbed instead. Next came Roland. He took his sword and slashed with it, but was stopped by the bigger of the two. Oliver tried to attack from the right side while Charlemagne attacked from the left while the big guy was holding onto Roland's sword, but as stopped by the other evil person. He waved his hand and sent both of them flying. The big one then lifted Roland off the ground and threw him. This isn't good. Saito charges at the small her of them, and attacks. But his sword is caught and he is thrown. No, nononononononononono! This can't be happening! More people are going to die because of me. I won't let that happen. So I took out the one thing I have to remember my mother by, a wand. I don't know why, but I've always had these strange words in my head and they've only been getting more annoying for a few months now. Anyways, while the evil people are distracted by throwing Saito and the rest, I chanted the words. As soon as I was almost done, Saito looked at me with great fear showing.
"GET OUT OF THE WAY!"
Following his advice, Charlemagne, Roland and Oliver back off. Just then, I said that finally word…
[Explosion!]
The next thing I knew, a huge explosion happened right where the evil people were. I of course collapsed on the spot. I caught by someone. When I looked, I saw that it was Saito.
"Void, it sure is interesting. Luckily for you, we were just called off. So we'll be leaving now."
We all looked up in the sky and saw the evil people. The last thing I remember before losing consciousness was a bright red circle with a pyramid in the center appearing and the two of them disappearing.
That's it for chapter sixteen. I hope you enjoyed it. Now I know, there were only Saito and Yosette, but I deemed it necessary. I needed to find a way to get her into the story, and this was what I came up with. Also, sorry about not being in Romalia yet, but I didn't get there yet. It will be in the next chapter though. Also, I'm adding one more Void mage, and it's my own character. You'll meet her in the next chapter. Also, those other people I mentioned I didn't just pull out of nowhere. Look up the "Twelve Peers". Anyways, I'm a little curious; who do you think the Mystery Faction really is? 1 more thing, Saito and Louise's names are now Saito Chevalier de Hiraga de Des Ornières & Louise Françoise le Blanc de Des Ornières. The reason is because Saito is the Duke of Des Ornières and Louise, being his wife, is no longer of La Vallière. Crimson Dragon Emperor
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