Chapter 3
The ambiance at the guild became gloomy after such an event. Wendy, after coming back from her solo mission, seeing the worried look in her comrades' eyes and the weird silence, knew something went wrong. She barely passed the door when Lucy grabbed her and dragged her to the infirmary.
« Lucy-san ? What -»
« No time to explain, Erza is injured, we need you ! »
Upon entering the infirmary, Wendy gasped at the view, it's not the fact that Erza is in this state, it always happen at the end of big fights, like the Tenrou incident or at the end of GMG. It's rather the fact that it happened without warning, and by a no name. After examinating Erza, Lucy asked : « Can you heal her ? »
« Gladly, she only have external injuries, so it won't be a problem, but she has to recover after that. Huh !? But that- »
While Wendy take care of Erza's injuries, Natsu was tied to a chair and muzzled, because, one : of course he tried to charge at the man, Makarov even crushed him with his giant arm to immobilise him. And two : because of his scream, we can only hear him. He burned the rope multiples times, but each time, they tied him again, so the only thing he can do is scream, well, once again, try to.
« What can we do ? » Levy ask
« Once Erza is on her feet again, you know already what we are going to do » said Gray. If he seems to keep his cold-blood. He is as pissed as Natsu, but, unlike him, he know charging in isn't the best option. Plus, if Erza was defeated, the enemy must not be underestimated.
Few moments later, Wendy came inside the hall, sweating a little. Judging by the somber look on her and Lucy's face, it's not good news.
« So ? What's the problem ? » ask Cana.
« Wendy healed her injuries, and she's resting now, but… »
« She lost her magic » continued Wendy with grim eyes
« WHAT ?! »
Wendy flailed her arms around : « N-No, I mean, it's not that she lost her magic, it's more like her magic power was stripped off her body. But with time, she may be able to recover, physically and magically » she finished with a small smile.
« To remove the magic, and to Erza, these guys must be quite tough » Lucy said.
Time passed, and after a few hours, Erza came down to the hall, but it was not a big return after being beaten. She has a depressed look and let her hair cover her eyes.
« Erza ! » Natsu freed himself, once again, and this time, nobody stopped him. He rushed at Erza. « You alright ? What happened to you ? Who are they ? »
The only response he had were trembling lips. After seconds which looked like hours, Erza finally said : « Sorry, I came back like that, I dissapointed you… I'm sorry. »
Natsu stared Erza, before giving a smile « Don't worry about that. »
Erza was surprised, but not so much knowing Natsu
« It's like he said » Gray wore now his own smile, pating Erza's shoulder : « No matter who did that, he hurt one of us, he must pay »
« Yeah », Natsu agreed, slamming his fists together, springing flames. « Now, all you need to do is to tell us where that mission occured, then, we take care of them »
Erza finally managed to smile : « Guys… » Seems like his humor is better now.
Galadriel was laying down on her bed. It's now a few days since she come to this world, and she made discoveries quite interesting.
I am no longer in Yggdrasil, and I have the confirmation that it's not a dream. Now that I am in the body of my avatar, I still have to know if my traits as an Empress Demon are there or it's just my appearance. I discovered that I'm rather horny, especially with Albedo. But now that she is in love with me, again, sorry Tabula, we are a couple now. And she is quite a wife, as if she was designed to be the perfect one. It seems that I don't need to eat or sleep, but I can't just stop sleeping or eating, that would be a nightmare. Fortunately I am not an undead.
I told Demiurge that I wanted to go out, but he and Albedo insisted and insisted again. I mean, I understand their concern, but let me go outside dammit ! If an ennemy is here, i can retreat immediatly, furthermore, I told them that I will not go too far from Nazarick. I swear, they can be so overprotective sometimes.
[Flashback :After the guardians presents themselves to Galadriel]
« Snowy hills ? »
« Yes, my lady, Nazarick is no longer surrounded by swamps, and now it seems like we are surrounded by snowy mountains. » Sebas explain
So, we are no longer in Yggdrasil : « Are there any signs of life, wherever it may be ? »
« Actually, yes, my Lady. I found a cave filled with strange monkeys »
Galadriel lift a brow : « Monkeys ? Are they from Yggdrasil ? »
« No, my lady. I have never seen such creatures. I didn't go any further, but I'd said they are primitive »
The Galadriel's interest is raised now, and she is excited. She always loved to discover new and unknown things. And now, she is in a world where she know pratically nothing. Imagine her excitment now.
« Anything else ? »
« That's all my lady, I haven't seen nothing else interesting. »
Well, that's a beginning.
Uhm, I remember i saw laboratories in the 6th floor. Just to be sure
« Demiurge ? »
The demon raised his head : « Yes ? »
« I think a saw laboratories at Nazarick, are they usable ? »
The smile on Demiurge's face growed : « Indeed, I too think study these creatures, and I believe this might be very benefical to Nazarick, so please, let me use them as test subjects »
Whoa, I didn't think that extreme, but why not : « T-Thank you for your proposal Demiurge, do as you please »
« All thanks to you, my lady. »
[End Flashback]
I'll go and see how Demiurge's research is going. Using the Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown, Galadriel teleported at the enter of Demiurge's lab. From here, various scream could be heard in the background. Upon entering the surgeon room, Demiurge came out, with a disapointed sight. Seeing Galadriel, he bowed slowly before saying : « My lady, what is the honor of your visit ? »
« I just came to see how your, mmh… research went. »
« Unfortunately, there's nothing extraordinary. It seem they're just monkeys, without any particularities, they can speak, but they only know a few sentences. »
« Get up, Demiurge. » Demiurge stood up, fearing the wrath of his Supreme Being. Seeing that, Galadriel pat Demiurge's shoulder, suprising him : « It doesn't matter Demiurge. We cannot always expect perfect results each time. It's only the beginning. There's so much to discover in this world. So, stop pouting, and think about our future discoveries »
Demiurge's expression brightened a little, almost reaching his initial pose. Before bowing again : « I don't- »
« And stop bowing so much. » It's embarassing.
« As you wish, my lady. »
« Now, I think it's time to go out on these mountains. Send agents with stealth abilities, it's time to scout this new land. »