The Frost Manor
Adam Frost stood carefully watching the spectacle that Chris had did with his ghouls. A grin formed on his face. "
This is splendid." He replied to a curious servant spirit that stood by his side, pointing that his skills were unexpected. Frost looked at his familiar, and snapped his fingers. In a matter of seconds, the ghouls became dust and scattered away.
Frost walked on a room of his manor, watching as different creatures that stood in suspended animation were sealed inside what could best be described as cocoons. He knew he was being feared as a villain in Rafflesia and made sure that everyone in the kingdom knew about his megalomaniac desires of trying to harness the power of the gate of Nemesis to himself.
The dark shade that stood beside him started to talk telepathically to his master, "
I think that the eastern warrior could be more trouble than he's worth, my liege. Do you think he could be an useful asset in our plans?"
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Yes. Judging from his movements, I can tell he uses the power of Qigong. Eastern ways of combat never disappointed in that aspect, spirit development is taken so seriously that even the descendants of Maya didn't gone far with it. Speaking of which, Ozias still owes me that favor..."
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Master, I'm sensing a slighter disturbance in the air. Someone is using magic."
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That is irrelevant, Spriggan. I need to prepare myself for now, our beloved and benevolent king seems to have forgotten the pact he made with me to marry a Sorcerer, and how he caused me to be like this."
Rafflesia Capital - Merchant district
As Ammiras required his presence in the castle, Chris quickly stood firm and nodded in agreement, following the captain. As the whispers increased, they followed. However, Mentor Ramirez was more than ready to stay at his side and give him all of the details in the fight he witnessed. They walked around and the young ninja looked to the great gate. Two guards raised their spears and Ammiras announced himself, "
I am captain Ammiras of the Silver Lion division. I request a meeting with my superiors", he politely curved himself. The guards opened way, and the trio followed to a hallway with several people, one of them wearing a large blue cape and dressed in a grey armor. He also had a thick beard and several scars on his face, wore an eyepatch on his right eye and the other was a fierce, brightful tone of green. This man turned to captain Ammiras as they arrived.
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Ammiras. What does bring you here, amidst these times of uncertainty and fear?"
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Master Wulfrick, a thousand pardons for this unexpected arrival of mine, but... this young lad. Some men during our watch claim to see him slay three ghouls with precise strikes."
Wulfrick didn't flinch. He looked at Chris and analyzed the posture. The seasoned swordsman walked around and made the young ninja be a bit worried. Ramirez, in the other hand, observed the situation and he would simply say everything he saw, and how Chris was supposedly some sort of super hero. However, both remained silent. Until Wulfrick looked at Chris and sat down on a chair.
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Your name, Kid."
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Christopher Falcon, Sir."
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Birthplace?"
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I don't recall, but I was raised in Ashihara."
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Ashihara?" Wulfrick raised an eyebrow. "
With that name, and the blue eyes, I can tell you're from some other country. Like Bombardia, Silverland Republic or Iselian States Commonwealth. But you don't seem to be an Ashihara-Jin."
Taking a deep breath, Chris explained how he did get such skills. After a detailed description, Wulfrick looked at him. "
If there are any witnesses in this precinct, please present yourselves."
Ramirez stood up, "
Master Wulfrick. I've seen with my own eyes what this young lad can do. He manifested an armor and a crimson, wavering cape. His sword danced beautifully, the fierce determination on his eyes, everything was a sight to behold!"
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I take responsibility for the uproar, and yes. I had faced the creatures you call as 'ghouls'. I sensed some twisted energy, like their spirits were corrupted or tainted by some strange energy. They attacked Ramirez and I stood up to him, and..." His explanation was interrupted shortly after.
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Master Ramirez, I heard you reciting the first verses of the 'Legend of Oriental Blue' poem. Mind if..." Wulfrick raised his hand shortly and he stopped talking.
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You see, young Christopher. Right now, we are facing a crisis. Have you ever heard about a man named Adam Frost before?"
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Some rumors about him, but nothing that sparked much my interest."
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Some sorcerers from the National Guild of Magi discovered that the Gate of Nemesis is directly linked to the Royal Family. While princess Zafiria is training herself to be a Magus herself, she needs some help. We are afraid that her knowledge will not be enough to deter Frost's wicked ambitions..."
Chris stood still.
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Gate of Nemesis? I've heard about that. We call it 'Gateway to Makai' in Ashihara." Zafiria came to his mind, and he blushed softly. He was happy nobody noticed that he got flustered.
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