Enjoying the story so far. Here's a bit of Chapter 11. Short and Sweet.

Okay! Ch.11 is in. It is quite short. Also, there are so many contradictions. So awful!

Chapter 11: Decieved

Jane, Jester and Dragon unpacked their things from their lodgings (their scrolls and Jane's sword was left there) and finally left the town. They are now headed towards the capital of the Europe region, France. Somehow they might be able to find some clues there.

They oddly won't talk at all about anything when they were walking, because they are thinking about something that can't seem to get out of their minds. As a result, their minds lull into silence until the breaking dawn. Though they still discuss about their plans, the three couldn't talk as much as they were before when they talked with Harold...and Regine for that matter.

During their journey, they meet a lot of animals and plenty of wonders and amazement. However, they find it just as amusing as their journey to Alta. The village had many patches of flowers that the place they see on their journey is pretty much the same as before. This makes them a bit speechless yet at the same time have a scent of boredom.

"Jane." Dragon breaks the silence by saying that. However, Jane ignores him. In the end, they keep on walking in silence until they reach an unnamed town.

The three finally reached a town. This is a large town with markets that is filled with a fresh array of garden agriculture and many other condiments. Jane finds it quite amusing since it is a town that may be bigger than Kippernium market towns. Oddly enough, when Dragon entered the city, no citizens speak back nor turn around to face him. They didn't find him terrifying nor scary at all, which confuses Jester greatly.

"What's with these people Floppy Ears? They didn't notice a big, scary monstrous creature like me?" Dragon told Jester as he feared that he may not be intimidating as before.

"I know. Something's not right here." Jester said. Jane just looked far too excited to even notice the difference.

Though they observed with full intensity on what happened in the town, they manage to find a few interesting features about it. Jane finds it all fascinating for some weird reason. Though for Jester, it is filled with utter curiosity. Dragon feels the scent of fear because no one finds him scary. There's also another thing that took Jester's curiosity. The way the people speak their tongue is foreign, but its not of Europe's voice. Jester knows this because he had heard many people's tongue of voice. Yet he couldn't get the entire idea that their language differs from what he had truly heard.

Jane wanted to take a short stop somewhere. Oddly enough, it was the castle of Europa, named after the country's name of Europe. Jester couldn't help to see so many contradictions in the view he is looking. He wanted to tell Jane all about these inconsistencies, but couldn't bring himself to. Though there's one thing he can't stand the most about the town's difference. The king itself speaks in a very unusual accent that doesn't seem close to either British or French.

Jane is quite comfortable looking at all the soldiers standing around, oblivious at what's going on. Dragon finds it strange that the castle fits him perfectly, and no one draws their weapons nor do they become offensive nor defensive. This creeps Dragon beyond compare that even thoughts of cows mooing wouldn't refresh him back to reality.

Jester objects to the king immediately. He then states what he had in mind.

"My liege. I am hoping that you would notice that your people doesn't speak of this country's tongue. You didn't even notice this Dragon as well. It is odd." Jester said.

"Royal Fool Jester, do not worry. I know of the incident in Kippernia Castle. So I know that you are going to be here. A little fly informed me of the tragic incident. I had residents briefed of the news of your arrival here so that when you arrive, there will be no surprises." The king explained in English language.

"I...see." Jester haven't rest his suspicions.

"Jane, I know that you need to find the last clue needed to find the hero. So, I will give you the final piece of the puzzle." The king said. This makes Jester's suspicions arise more than a phoenix's flames. He wanted to ask again but becomes even more curious about what is this last clue needed.

"It is said in the last piece of this scroll that you must not enter the cave with any reason whatsoever. So I'm afraid that I can't let you go through the border of this town." The king said. Usually, Jane would object to this. However, Jane agreed with silence. Dragon also cling onto the lady knight with agreement. Jester objects very badly since it is far too suspicious.

"Excuse me for a moment, Your Highness." Jester said calmly.

Jester moved Jane and Dragon in the farthest corner of the throne.

"What is wrong with you Jane?" Jester asked.

"Look Jester. I-" Jane said until Jester interrupted.

"Didn't you notice anything weird at all?" Jester pleadingly tries to convince Jane that something is wrong.

"Jester! I know what's wrong alright!" Jane told Jester with a slight whisper.

"What?" Jester is still a bit confused about what happened.

"Look, we know that things here is a bit odd alright. Since how does the king being so well informed we wouldn't know that. That's why we need more information. We can't let our guard down here by revealing the entire suspicions too soon. It might give us a disadvantage!" Jane explained to Jester. So Jane was just faking her way to get more information. Though it will soon backfire, Jester wouldn't mind with this plan. He agreed to it and then proceed to continue talking to the king. The king seems to give out a glare to Jester. Though it is just purely for fun, or is it?

Then afterwards, Jane and Jester finds quarters to stay. Resting in the solemn castle, Jester looks a little apprehensive and nervous about this. Dragon finds it amusing that he can even fit the castle. As if it is for anyone to fit through, even giants.

Jane and Jester rested for a bit. However, Jester couldn't rest with all the suspicions arising within this mysterious town.

Oddly even that the Fool didn't catch the name of the town he was entering just a few hours ago. Jester asked the residents of the name of the big bustling town, named as Europe's main capital, Alcriss. Jester finds it odd since the main capital of Europe is supposed to be Paris, not Alcriss. That's when the Jester decides to confront the king. Sooner than expected since he now knows why his stomach's been boggling on him during his stay here. Jester comes to the throne with a rather sneaky smile on his face.

"What are you doing here?" the king asked.

"Oh, cut the act would you! I think you and I already know that this place isn't even real. And I suppose you would happen to notice that you are far too well informed about our little adventures as well." Jester objected to the king. His beard is starting to get rusty all of a sudden.

"Excuse me, but I happen to know of it from a certain so-" The king said nervously. Jester interrupted as soon as he said source.

"Oh for crying out loud, I know who you are Clarissa! Don't even try to hide it. Even someone like me notice that this town is named after a jumbled-up version of yourself!" Jester finally unmasks the truth behind the mystery.

The corridors goes silent among the hallways and then the king just laughed, changing his voice into what suprisingly sounded of a female.

"Ahahahahaha! You amuse me Jester! I never would have expected that you were the one to unmask me." The whole background changes into a large illusion. Then Jester notices Jane and Dragon all looking lifeless behind her.

"Jane! Dragon!" Jester screamed to gain a response, but all is futile.

"Useless, foolish men. You will not regain their conscience." Clarissa said with a slight silky voice.

Jester finally meets Clarissa, the mastermind behind all of the incidents occuring in Kippernium. What will Jester do now?