Chapter 62: Trip
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That day, Rekka haven't spoken to Whitebolt. He was worried about Whitebolts words the previous day, saying that he would go to Daichi.
When he went to eat breakfast, Whitebolt was there.
-Rekka, come sit here.
-Ok... - He was hesitant, but he still did it out of fear.
-Look, Rekka... - Whitebolt put down his knife and fork and sighed – I'm sorry about how I acted yesterday. For the first time, I couldn't control myself. – He looked at Rekka and saw he had a scared look – If you are scared or mad at me, I get you. But... Nevertheless, I need to take you to Daichi.
-No... - Said Rekka in a sad tone.
-Sorry, I have no other choice. I won't break a promise I made
-But, but... - Rekka started to tear up.
Maids were looking at him, feeling Rekkas emotions.
-We can go today, or tomorrow. I have read everything about this incident, it seems it has been stopped for now. Pearlmere is a safe place, protected by elite guards.
-But I don't want to go! – Said Rekka in a high tone.
-You can discuss this topic with Daichi. If he tells you that you can stay with me, I won't decline.
-Okay... - Rekka knew, no matter how much he talked, he couldn't changes Whitebolts decision.
*Meanwhile in the Night Forest*
Jetos opened his left eye. He was severely weakened. He stood up and tried to scratch his back.
-Oh right, hehe. – He angrily giggled – What can I do about this. – Jetos tried to keep his cool, but couldn't – CURSE YOU AEDOS, CURSE YOU AND THE PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT YOU BACK!
He walked out of the weaponry.
-I'm too weak in this state. I don't have Aedos MP, nor an arm. NO! I WILL KEEP MY PROMISE, I CAN'T GIVE UP NOW!
He went in the throne room and sat down. He on his armor. Suddenly, he thought of a solution. He started concentrating MP.
-If I can't do this, I will be in trouble.
From his shoulder, using almost every remaining MP he had, he created a Void Arm, as a substitute for his cut off arm.
-This will do for now. – Thought relieved Jetos.
He thought about how he could obtain the Gem Of Live. He thought of creating a new wave of monsters, but he didn't have Aedos MP left. He banged his hand on his throne with pure anger and despair.
-With the state I am in, I can only defeat a couple of elite guards at once. That isn't enough. – He got angry at himself and clenched his fist – Even when I swore revenge, I can't do anything without his powers. I have only have one choice, to get even stronger than I am right now. – He thought I while – I can visit the Devils Wasteland in search of a strong artifact. I have no time to waste.
He drank a MP potion, created a portal and went in. On the other side, we was in a dark place. The sky was gray, the sand was black. In some places, dark gray, rounded spikes the size of mountains were coming out of the ground.
-It has been a long time since I have been here.
He started walking, leaving footmarks on his way. He place was hollow, with no life around. It's said only a couple boss level monsters were roaming around. Jetos aim was to kill all of them, thinking they might be carrying strong items. After hours of walking, he met one and killed it with one swing by his new Void Arm.
-This one was weak. – Jetos thought – I can get used to this new arm.
He checked its corpse, but could find nothing. He continued searching this way, staying there for days without food or water, killing every enemy that stood in his path.
*A couple of days earlier in Nissel*
That day, Rekka said goodbye to his friends.
-Will you come back? – Asked worried Sora.
-I hope... - Answered saddened Rekka.
-We will be always waiting for you to come back. – Said Maeko with a smile.
They parted their ways. The next day, Whitebolt had carriages readied. The left on a two day trip to Pearlmere. They didn't talk much during the trip. On the second day, Whitebolt took out a thick dark blue book.
-I wanted to give you this if you stayed with Daichi, but I can't look at you in this state. – He handed it out to Rekka.
Rekkas mood changed. He was a bit happier. He opened the book and started reading. In the middle of his session, he stopped.
-Whitebolt, I want to show you something. – Rekka suddenly created a short sword in his hand.
Whitebolt was astounded.
-When did you learn that? – He curiously asked.
-In the past week and a half that I have been training. I can only create a short sword though.
-It took me a year to learn how to create a spear. How can he learn so fast? – Thought Whitebolt – Congratulations. I'm proud of you that you continued training even though I was absent.
Rekka didn't respond. After a long and awkward two day trip, they arrived at Pearlmere. Rekka looked at the beauty of the city. It was built on a small mountain. From on top, you could see the big, blue and beautiful ocean with docks and ports. Rekka and Whitebolt saw the sunset.
-Follow me, I'm going to take you to Daichis home. – Said Whitebolt.
Rekka followed with hope, that he could return to Limasse.
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