The Ancients World

~~~(POV: Helda Vora)~~~

~~~(Location: Safe House in Greshina, Elven Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:28 AM)~~~

Terox and Melimora are the only ones up with me. Everyone else is still in their bedrooms. I don't know if they're awake or not, but since we can't leave our safe house until noon, then there is no reason to leave a comfortable place. "Why do you think the Elven Kingdom is in lockdown?" Terox and Meli are having a conversation about why this is all happening.

Their guess is as good as mine. The only time a lockdown is enacted for the entire Kingdom is when a severe security breach has occurred. "I think someone important was kidnapped. It has to be someone very important too. It's the best thing I can think of." Terox responds to Meli's question with the same answer I'd come to.

The Elven royal family is the only authority that can enact a Kingdom-wide lockdown. Rulers in other cities and towns can lock down their own cities in emergencies, but that's the limit to their power. "That makes the most sense, but wouldn't they be scrambling more guards and soldiers if the person was that important." That's a great counterargument, Meli.

If a person of importance were kidnapped, soldiers and guards would kick down doors and search building by building. The only reason I can think of not doing that is from how important the person is and how much embarrassment the royal family will endure from losing someone of such high power in the Kingdom. 

The strata of politics is something that I about in some regards, but not everything. Perhaps a powerful noble has tried a coupe, or there is a dispute in land claims. "Then maybe it's a drill? Maybe they're preparing for someone to arrive." Terox brings up a good point too, and one that makes the most sense so far. Nothing is set in stone yet.

We don't know anything, and I doubt we'll know anything any time soon. "As much as I love discussing politics." They both look at me in an insulted fashion at the insinuation that they do. "I'd like to talk about something else. We all gathered important information yesterday in our scouts, but I know we don't have enough yet." They roll their eyes at me.

I know what it's from. It's because I'm always focused on the task at hand and never really laying back and relaxing. Not if I have a choice anyway. "Well, what do you want to talk about? Not like I can see any interesting conversations in that head of yours." Meli is quick to make a joke about my lack of casual conversation, and Terox looks like she's ready to join in on the fun.

Being made fun of isn't something that I like or tolerate, but I can make an exception when it comes to Meli and Terox. Besides, it's better than what they were talking about. "Knowing her, it's about mapping the best route and the most efficient way to handle enemies." I resent the fact that's exactly what I want to talk about, and my pride won't let me speak now.<br/><script>ChapterMid();</script>

All I can do is sigh, and they proceed to laugh harder. Nailing it right on the head the first time is funny in this context. "Okay, you two had your fun. Now talk about something else that isn't about politics or my lack of casual conversation skills." I'm glad that they relent and decide to focus on something else, and the subject this time is Sally.

Sally has changed a lot in the last 24 hours, and it's thanks to Hailey and Cera pushing her out of her comfort zone and instilling confidence in her. "Sally has an air about her now. Like she can take on any challenge thrown her way. It's nice to see her not need Cera so much." Terox is right about that. Seeing her gain new confidence was a special event in my eyes.

Cera did the right thing in pushing her to be independent and strong. Sally needed that if she's to face the family, the damned her mother and her to a base life as slaves. "Yeah, she's impressed me more than I ever thought she could. It does her justice having the confidence to take care of herself in this city." Meli doesn't know how much her words match with her.

Sally isn't weak outside Greshina. Being so close to the family and people that caused her horrible childhood made her lose her willpower and mental fortitude. Along with any confidence she had built getting to this point, but now all those are gone. "You're both right about that. Soon, she'll face her family and do what she needs for closure." I interject in the conversation too.

While talking about people when they're not around isn't my style, I'm okay doing it when it's positive things to say. I only have positive things to say about Sally anymore. She's a sweet, kindhearted, and caring girl that can defend herself and show cruelty if she needs to. That's a sign of an apex predator. That's what I think when I think of Cera. Now Sally is the same way for me.

~~~(POV: Saliandra Orvello)~~~

~~~(Location: Scouting out The Orvello Estate in Greshina, Elven Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 1:31 PM)~~~

Cera and I are watching from an elevated position today, on top of a tall building looking into the Orvello Estate. We have a clear view of all the guards and their patrol patterns. "It looks like nothing has changed in terms of patrol patterns since yesterday. This is good. They lack on security." Cera speaks, but I'm hardly listening. 

All I can do is think about charging in there and slaughtering all of them. But Cera telling me we have to do this smart holds me back. "Yeah, does that mean we'll get to attack sooner?" As much as I want that to be true, we still have to wait on the others as well. Their scouting might not be going as smoothly as ours, which means it'll take longer.

He shakes his head, but he has a small smile. Like he's expected me to react this way. "Yes, but that depends on everyone else too. Without a coordinated attack, nothing will go smoothly. We'll find ourselves fighting one of the strongest armies and fighters in all of Gaia." We both know that Cera can take them easily. It's about an easy win, not a hard one.

Cera and I could take out every living thing in Greshina, but that's not fair. There are innocent people here, and even if it's a little, they don't deserve to be lopped in with the others we're after. "Yeah, yeah... I know... It's so hard standing here... Being so close to those monsters and not being able to do anything." He nods his hand and slings his arm over my shoulder.

~~~(POV: Melimora)~~~

~~~(Location: Walking back to Safe House in Greshina, Elven Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 3:44 PM)~~~

It's getting close to the curfew that everyone has to follow, and I've learned a lot about the palace security with Ashburn and Freskra. "The reason for the lock down is because Princess Olisandra and Princess Blezikel have gone missing..." I stop in my tracks as I overhear a conversation. Freskra and Ashburn do the same, and we all look at each other.

I don't know if I heard that right... Someone actually kidnapped the two crowned princesses of The Elven Kingdom... "Don't believe in such rumors, not until they're confirmed." The man's friend responds, but what was said makes sense. Not only does this complicate our plan, but it means two of our targets aren't here... This is becoming a shit storm, along with all the rain still coming down.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.196]

[Exp: 40/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 50] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Sally's Dresses 5x] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.59 325/5900] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.59 225/5900] [Slash Lvl.77 4600/130000] [Parry Lvl.53 80/5300] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controled Fun]