DAMN YOU WRITER'S BLOCK. *deep breath* so he knows how to find Anne, what will happen until their long awaited reunion
Chapter 16
The sound of weapons clashing can be heard as Yuki got closer to the throne getting louder and louder with each step. Once she entered the throne she could see the Thundercloud Queen sitting on her throne while two figures fought in front her; one them was the Leader of the Fang Elina wielding her newly forged long bladed spear and the other was wearing plated armor with the warrior's identity concealed within a helmet with a Wizard Stone embedded in the center of the breastplate wielding what appears to be a katana blade with another one still in its scabbard. Both stopped for a moment to get their second wind when Elina spoke, "So that stupid dwarf's little stray has gotten better but I won't lose to some vulgar commoner" the warrior mocked her by saying, "I learned a lot in the past year. So why don't you just surrender like a nice little kitty and you could have your afternoon sardines and manicure" this only angered her as the two soon continued their fight as they continued to be an even match for each other until Elina began to keep her distance. She soon moves her hand up until it is at the breaks to create what looks like a segmented blade held together by a thin yet strong wire.
It then starts to move almost on its own trying to wrap around her opponent until she is finally able bind everything from the waist up except his left arm. With one arm free he tried to reach for his spare katana when Elina stops him right before he could draw it with her claw with the look in eyes that show just how much she wants to toy with him when Claudette said, "That's enough Elina". With her command the segmented blade unwrapped itself from him in way that almost made it seem alive before it came back together. Claudette then turned her head towards the warrior and said, "You've improved greatly over the year to make Elina resort to those techniques Will". That's when he removed his helmet revealing a scar that went vertically across his left eye as he said, "You praise me with such words your majesty. It's bad enough that I had to be the lab rat for it". Feeling flattered by his answer she said "Why don't go take the rest of the day off, think of it as an award for your fast improvement". He noticed Yuki as he left the throne room with his helmet still in his hand and asked her, "Any word?" she followed him out as he answered, "There was a survivor from the attack on Kreutz Margraviate and its supposedly her but…"
"But what?"
"The last sighting of her was in the Elven Forest where the Fang encountered a Forest Elf but I thought they were wiped out".
"Then there was survivor or someone that wasn't there during the attack"
"But…"
"Don't worry, I can guess who it was and she's one of the strongest warriors on the continent with a thousand years under her belt." They continued walking through the palace until they reached Ymir's lab when Will said, "Just get back to the Cathedral and focus on your own training and I'll handle the rest". He then entered the lab as she went back to the Grand Cathedral with worried look on her face. Ymir was just finishing the design of a new armor when she noticed Will was behind her when he said, "You know I still can't get used to your new outfit". Her outfit; consisting of a black corset with a pair of suspenders, a red plaid skirt with black frills, and black garter underneath, it has a skull motif, along red and black striped sleeves, and two gauntlets with blades attached at the wrists paired with black plate boots.
She answered, "Well I had to do something about my wardrobe after saving you from Claudette cost me my old ax".
"And now you're bound by your people's honor to obey and now I can barely tell the difference between your front and your…" that was when she hit Will on the head with one of her new small black axes yelling, "WOULD YOU STOP BRINGING UP MY CHEST!"
"As soon as you stop hitting me Flatty Queen of Flatland"
"This coming from a childish ecchi that's supposed to turn nineteen in a month"
"Your one to talk, with the temper tantrums you whenever I eat the last stake"
"YOU EAT AT LEAST FIVE TIMES AS MUCH AS I DO!"
"I'M TWICE AS TALL AS YOU!"
"AT LEAST I DON'T STARE AT OTHER GIRLS YOU BIG ECCHI!"
"AT LEAST I DON'T THROW A FIT WHEN SOMEONE IN THE PALACE REFERS TO ME AS THE IRON STRATEGIST!"
Their argument was interrupted when one of the guards yelled through the door, "IS IT TROUBLE IN PARADISE FOR THE NEWLYWEDS STILL".
Will and Ymir started to blush before they yelled, "SHUT UP!"
Out of panic of being an outlet for their argument she looked around to notice a nearby soldier she recognized and added, "And first lieutenant Lilith is here to see you Ymir-sama"
Will POV
Lilith, or Lily for short, was a woman with, red hair, light brown eyes, and an average body for a soldier in the Queen's Army with a tan that shows her past. She was the oldest of five daughters who had to help look after her family when her mom went missing and her father became too sick to work on their family's farm. In the hopes of getting extra money to help her family she became a trident specialist in the military.
Her reason for seeing Ymir-san had to do with the fact that soldiers started to go missing on patrols outside the city, mainly on the roads, with the latest being Myra; light blond hair, sapphire blue eyes, well toned, the type of tan that shows that she's from a wealthy family, and one cup size larger than the average soldier in her majesty's "all-women" military.
She tried to get Claudette's approval but she said, "Our priority is to put down the rebellion taking place not to waste resources looking for soldiers that are likely dead or deserted".
Ymir-san looked at me and said, "You heard her, their missing so go with Lily and look for them" the way she said it made it sound like a punishment then an assignment but since I still owe her some money I don't get a say in this.
POV Ends
They soon left with equipment and supplies in case it takes from a few days to a couple of months Will leading her to what at first seems to be the middle of nowhere before she asks, "What's with the detour Will?" He answered, "Just wait until after we get past the next hill" then pulled out a large hooded cloak before he added, "but this on first, be careful with your weapon and most importantly if you ever want to talk to me about anything, you'll have whisper it" she did as he said and put on the cloak which covered enough of her body to hide that she was a woman. Once they got past the hill she saw what seemed like a bazaar and as they got closer she saw goblins of different shapes and sizes with people there as both customers and merchandise. She whispered to him, "What is this place?" He answered, "The best name for this place is The Human Bazaar. Most swamp goblins you see around here deal in the slave trade; either as trainers, inventing tools of the trade, or sellers of their so called merchandise. Normally they get their slaves from people forced to sell their loved ones to pay off their debt but I'll bet the money I owe Ymir that there are some that still do kidnapping. So if you recognize any of the people for sale here that have gone missing, just tap my helmet".
They kept going seeing not only humans on sell but elves along with hybrids of different races until they came across a kiosk that was selling slaves along with rare and exotic animals. The goblin running the shop was slightly shorter and it was obvious that he kept himself in good shape. Lily recognized what seemed like a young girl with short brown hair and matching eyes. She was actually seventeen years old with a petite figure and was as naked as the day she was born; her eyes looked as empty as she asked with the sound of despair, "Are you going to be my new master? I will do whatever pleases you master". After she pointed her out Will walked towards it saying, "I thought you only sell exotic pets Kanta" the goblin he referred to started laughing as he said, "I never said what I sell Will, I just happened to run out of slaves before you showed up" he then looked over to Lily and said, "you couldn't come up with a better disguise if you planned on selling her"
"She isn't for sell but mind telling me about her"
"Not bad huh? I didn't expect a master of our trade to come out of retirement but people like him can't seem to get away from it"
"Who exactly?"
"Baroque, the guy was an all-around type with the business. He retired after he taught Dogura everything he knows. "I'm still surprised he came out of retirement but someone like that can't help but find the type of women he wants to keep"
"Wants to keep?"
"The type of slave he usually trains requires certain methods. Those he didn't enjoy taming are sold while he keeps the ones that are harder for him to break as a trophy and to use for whatever he wants".
"You mean he turns them into…"
"That's right, his choice of slaves are also the ones that those sick bastards enjoy the most, sex slaves" he just nodded his head proving Will was right and cause Lily's face turns from hope of finding Myra to one of sheer terror of what could be happening to her since she failed to report in two days ago.
Hollow: the next chapter is gonna be tough for someone of my experience. And I know who might be more helpful *regretful sigh*
Nyx: Hollow-sama...
Hollow: don't worry Nyx I'm going to mention what you were doing all this time.
Baroque *with a bound and naked Myra at his side*:*sinister smile on his face* Hope you enjoy this chapter of Where's Anne? Leave your thoughts and reviews with them and please stick around for the fun *using his hands to tease Myra's body* right Myra
Myra: I *restrained moan* won't *back arches* let you...win *let's out a loud moan*