Chapter 18: Sanctuary.
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"Where do you want to teleport them?"
Seeing this world already turned into a mess with no hope of salvation if the physics continue like this, Richard answers Yennefer, "Back there. To the White Frost world."
"No. I don't want to take chances with Eredin. It's their homeland, and they have the time and resources there to create large-scale rituals to obliterate us if we take refuge there."
Finally realizing that it is true: with just a short day's window of time, they can already prepare rituals that affect the Elder Blood on Ciri's body and subsequently create a Conjunction in this world, Richard decided to stay put, not wanting to imagine if the Aen Elle have the time to prepare something larger than this. But... Looking at the scene in front of him where some golden-blooded children have died either by monsters or the unstable climate of this land, Richard couldn't help but clench his fist, veins already visible on his temple.
Taking a deep breath, he knows his righteous impulsiveness will only bring more casualties and trouble later if he doesn't consider a solution to the core issue of finding a safe space for them to stay. Not only that, he needs to visit other places like Oxenfurt, for example, which makes him unable to stay in one place to always provide the passive benefit of his Sun domain.
Even though he likes to help these poor people thrown into this world, he just couldn't do that since it's not just them who need saving. At the same time, it's not good for the development of civilization either if he decides to always be their training wheel, as they need to integrate themselves into this world whether they like it or not.
Turning to Yennefer with bloodshot eyes, trying his hardest to stay composed and think of a solution first, Richard asks, "What can I do? My Sun field to combat the chaotic physics cannot be placed down."
"I can create something similar, but it will take time and the durability won't last long. To expedite the process and establish a permanent safe space, we need every available sorcerer. I will try to contact my friends and ask them to teleport to Undvik. You just need to stay here and protect me, or at least ensure your domain field is always present in this place. And for those out of our range, I will attempt to contact them through telepathy."
Nodding his head, Richard instantly dashes forward, leaving a sonic boom in his wake. Slashing the crustacean monster that was about to stomp on a brother and sister of the golden-blooded races, Richard continues his rescue, prioritizing anyone who cannot fight back. Not only that, seeing many of them starting to run toward Tor Gvalch'ca where Yennefer is, Richard finally has a moment to breathe since it would take time if he were to run back and forth saving these children and elderly.
After slashing the monster and saving the last person who couldn't fight back, Richard picks up the golden-haired baby in the cradle and runs into the tower. He hands the crying baby to the pair of siblings he saved earlier, who have already arrived at the tower. He wants to turn back and resume his rescue operation but is stopped by the loud shouts from the brother.
"SIR! May I know your name?!"
Turning back and giving him a gentle smile, he replies, adding a question about his race, "Richard! A human!"
"Seraphiel! An Aasimar!"
Nodding his head, now aware of their race, Richard resumes his rescue operation in this increasingly dark world.
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Slashing the crustacean monster's head cleanly with his Sun Breathing Third Form: Burning Summer Sun, Richard then landed on the monster's gigantic body, which was as tall as a six-story building. Resting the greatsword on his right shoulder while Kambi remained on his left, Richard wiped the rain from his face and turned to the group of Aasimar people below.
"Go in an east-west direction! To the bubble! There is a temporary safe place there!"
"Thank you, sir Champion! May Anhur lead your path to victory! Wait… Who's Anhur?"
Seeing the Aasimar also having trouble remembering their past world, just like him, Richard sighed, knowing he couldn't get a clue to his origin from any of them. Shaking his head, realizing now wasn't the time to ponder and find out about his previous boring life, he saw in the distance a lone sorceress just finishing battling the magic-shouting undead.
Knowing that every magic-user was needed by Yennefer, he activated his Typhoon Thunder breathing. Lightning and wind dancing all around him, he then launched himself to that location like a bullet and proceeded to glide through the air before landing safely on the ground.
Seeing a meteor in the sky about to fall towards where the sorceress was, he then slashed the meteor into two using the extended blade created entirely out of thunder. Turning to the sorceress, he once again said the same thing.
"Go in the east direction. To the bubble. There is a temporary safe place there."
"Thanks. I will–WATCH OUT!"
"ZUN, HAAL, VIIK!"
Turning his head in an instant to the undead that had just phased into this world, Richard was milliseconds late to cut down the monsters. Clang—happening in an instant, his greatsword was disarmed from his hand, flying into the distance. Ignoring his sword since he still had his hands, Richard employed the Typhoon Thunder movement and launched a clenched fist into the undead's head. But…
"Huh?"
Missing the attack completely, he was unable to ponder further. The two of them crashed into each other. Luckily, his body was sturdy and deadly enough to instantly crush the undead into the ground. Ignoring the still-alive undead on the ground, Richard looked at his fist in confusion. Questioning why his battle coordination instantly disappeared when he did not use his sword, he then looked at the extra neuron inside his body. Seeing it was still there, pulsing with electricity without any change whatsoever, he finally understood after retracing the path to the neighboring neurons that were completely idle.
"So, it did not transfer, huh?"
"What?"
Looking at the sorceress who was excessively wearing blue-colored attire, Richard shook his head, "Nothing," and introduced himself, "My name is Richard. A human," which then caused him to be looked at strangely because of his odd way of greeting.
"Moiraine. Moiraine Damodred. Aes Sedai."
Nodding his head, noting the different way of saying sorceress, Richard then explained his purpose in trying to save her. "In the east direction, there are places to gather. But as you can see, the physics of the world is currently a mess. So, the mages of this world are trying to create safe places for people to stay in. And we currently need every magical person to help create that sanctuary. So?"
"I don't know why or how I came here anyway. So, yes. But finish what you started first?"
Looking at the undead monster that was still twitching on the ground even though its head was already crushed into pieces, Richard zapped to where Hofund was and proceeded to kill the specter completely.
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