Chapitre 57: On Journey (2)
"So, where was I? Right Adonis.
Well, when we first met him, he was using a rapier, In the frequent skirmishes with demons, he was unstoppable with his rapier. But then after retirement from the frontlines, Many years later I met him and found his one arm cut off. I asked about it and he replied it was in battle.
" So he is one-armed swordsman now?"
"That's confusing part I didn't saw him in action but he lost his left arm which by the way was his dominant arm of holding a sword.
But the thing is his body was unconsciously emitting a strange aura, only those who were familiar with earlier him could notice a change in aura but this aura was far more terrifying than his previous self."
Elven closed his eyes and said while having a small smile on his face, "He was a stubborn one, I refuse to believe the loss of arm would be any hindrance to his power. That is my firm belief."
"Don't say now that you brought me here, only on that belief of yours" Zeph was shocked with Boss's words.
"You mean we are not even sure that he has left warrior circle or not?"
Elven sheepishly smiled and shaped his head,
"Come on you said you have belief in me. Don't worry if he has left the stage then we will find some other master for you. Consider this as an outing trip with your boss."
Zeph rolled his eyes over his comment. At least he should have done some research about his friend.
Swan quietly glided through the night sky above clouds. On its back, one could see a man sleeping with a hat on his face and beside him a young man sitting in meditation.
'Even when he is sleeping there is no fluctuation in his energy shield over the Swan. Boss is truly marvelous 'thought Zeph silently. He looked around to find the atmosphere serene and suddenly he had the urge to hum tune taught by his grandfather.
He unconsciously rubbed his finger on the wooden ring while humming when abruptly ring-opened itself back to flute.
Zeph was mildly surprised by the flute in his hands, he once again tried to contact with its spirit but no success. His mental energy was being blocked and rejected by the lute. He shakes his head and took flute to his mouth to play the melody.
A gentle soothing tune was heard in the night sky. It was soothing to Zeph's ears as he soon began engrossed in playing the flute. A tune transcending emotions bestowing the one hearing it exactly what they want to experience, its vibrations, and sound amplified by the spiritual flute that could be more fascinating at that moment.
Hearing the tune, Swan gently squeaked in excitement and lost its all weariness of flying all night. It flapped its wing in joy and pleasure. Zeph due to the effect of wooden flute felt himself reliving his memories of his leisure days with his grandfather on that mountain. He felt his heart and emotions calmed down.
After few minutes of playing, he finally stopped and was surprised at the effect of the spirit artifact. It can create dreamlike illusions to one with his own emotions. He didn't notice but Elven behind him was sleeping soundly as ever.
During dawn, Elven woke up with a smile on his face. He felt the sun shining on his face and yawned relaxingly. He was wide awake when Zeph started playing the flute, at that time he was thinking and making decisions about his plans for the future. Listening to the sound of the flute, instantly swept away all his fears and insecurities. He once again found himself the same as once twenty years ago.
He found in those young visions of him, how large he had changed over years. Once non fearing and energetic youth turned into manipulative and calculating Boss. He found the true himself again at this moment. He silently made the decision and slept free of worries. It was the first relaxing and deep sleep he had in his last decade of life.
He patted the Bird to take them down for rest. Swan dived down in the area and Zeph was wondered by the vast plain areas and forests all in the vision. There was a large river meandering through the forest plain. Swan landed near the forest and both of them jumped down to the ground.
"Go buddy, have your breakfast "
Elven stroked his head and said to it.
Swan squealed in delight and took off towards the river's direction to have its favorite fish meal.
Elven turned toward Zeph and said, "we are near the capital, so areas like this forest will only contain two types of beasts.
One those allowed by those higher-ups in the capital and second who are so adept that they can live right under the noses of Elders.
The same goes for criminals and thieves. So I am going to give you a fun assignment here, You have to meet me in the Capital by yourself."
"Yourself means?"
Zeph was caught off guard by the sudden change in the attitude of Boss Elven.
"See escorting you like baby, is not suitable for aspiring young warrior. You need to energetic and adventurous and herein am killing the joy of your travels. So cross the whole forest and meet me in front of Capital. Don't worry I will too be out here in the wilderness not enjoying myself in the city."
Before Zeph could reply Elven disappeared right from the front of him. He was not even able to detect how he disappeared like that. He sighed and looked toward the direction of Capital,
"Looks like Solo traveling was best from start " Zeph sighed and tightened his katana's sheath on his waist. He entered into the forest seemingly kept under Authorities according to Boss.
'First, have to secure Breakfast 'thought Zeph as he disappeared into a dense thicket.
Cadeaux
-- Cadeau
reçu État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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