The First Day of Rotting
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| Zion Village, Zao Thesis |
Three days quickly passed, Suzy slept for almost a whole day, so after that day, in the 2 days that happened, Suzy has been doing nothing but work, just to wait for Faro to return from the sanction, where Faro stayed in for 3 days, hence why the 3 days passing quickly.
It’s been 3 days now; I wonder when Faro will return?
Suzy thought, asking herself since she’s been very eager now.
Because she has her energy fully restored, she has the time and energy to now get agitated when things aren’t going her way, though she doesn’t get agitated about it to the point that she’d wreak havoc, like his twin brother because her twin brother is an unstable and impatient man.
She’s currently helping the Elders in the Village with organizing the workers that will be the construction workers of the new houses, after Suzy gave the bounty reward to the Southeast section as a donation for the reparations, she has to do something for their village so that she can still bring home the reward that the Village is expecting.
3 days ago, when Suzy returned and informed the Elders in the Village Tower that she has returned.
Suzy, have you received the bounty reward that was in our Village from the Country?
Yes, Elder, here.
Suzy answered the Elders' question.
Even though she donated the bounty reward to the Southeast section as a donation, she used her own money to give the Elders of the Village, giving them the impression that she got the bounty reward, though the money she gave the Elders is twice lower, that’s the only amount she can give since she needs the extra for when there’s an emergency in the Country or the Village.
The Elders accepted it without knowing the actual amount of the bounty in their head; they don’t know that the Theist Country had 3 times the amount of bounty because of them being the only Village to succeed in attacking the Country.
Suzy, are the materials ready for the 23rd batch?
Yes, they’re in the store over there; just show them the permit I gave you all.
Suzy answered the worker’s question after asking for the materials for the building, she is also pointing where the building is.
The workers then headed to the building she pointed to afterward.
There are 12 new houses and 11 more still building, in just 3 days, I mean, I just helped a bit later since I slept for a whole day, but funny enough, the Elders already gave me my position in this project even though I’m still sleeping, not like I’m complaining about it.
Suzy thought, still surprised that she got a position in a project in the Village.
She then continued her work as one of the organizers of the project to build 50 new houses, not just for new residents but also new visitors and all, and this is anchored from Faro visiting in the Village and being from Theist Country, the Zion Village wanted to give the visitors homes that are appropriate for their living comfort, with Suzy, she can determine if the houses they’ve designed are good enough for visitors from other Villages or Theist Country.
These 3 houses are all perfect for Thespians, so they just need to be listed by the Tower as completed and just mark the reinforcing in completion so that materials won’t be wasted, understood?
Suzy informed the other organizers and heads of the project.
Yes, Madam Suzy.
You know, Madam, if not for you getting the bounty reward, we would not be able to do this without your victory against the Theist Country, I’m amazed that they gave us this much.
Chief Lady Hopei said after the others left to the Tower.
This I can do much since I’m not in the Village all day, speaking of which, I’ll be going to the Country in the next hour so you guys take care here, I’ll be heading to my house to ready.
Suzy said, she then told the Chief Lady that she has to go.
Good luck with your work there, Madam.
Chief Lady Hopei said before she left.
You as well, Chief.
Suzy said, she then left the project site.
She then headed to her house to change from her clothes after she got a little drenched from her sweat after working a lot on the building project
This is the first for me being this drenched, it’s just a little so it’s not a problem; I’ll try to wipe them from my body since I’ll use up a lot of time when I took a bath.
Suzy thought after taking off her clothes to change to the new ones.
Suzy can now feel the degradation of her body after the Gallant Battle ended and her birthday turning 25, Suzy is still in denial about her being a Guerre.
After she’s done changing and wiping her sweat, she left her house to leave the Village.
On her way out of the Village…
Suzy, heading to the Country, I see.
Yes, Elder, I’m still a Commander there, though I’m a Commander of the Theist Center so my work there is lesser than the section Commanders, which is frustrating.
Suzy said, complaining to him.
Oh, don’t worry too much, Suzy, that just shows us that you are doing fine in the Country, we’d better have you work there with a lesser salary than forced to work there with a lot of salaries, you know?
Yes, Elder.
Suzy responds, agreeing to him.
Suzy then left the Village afterward.
She looks tired; the rotting of her body is starting.
This is the first time for Suzy Tereus to be this tired, I’m glad she didn’t try to hide that she’s tired; she doesn’t want to be apart from the workers in the Project.
But it will be truly bad if she slowly loses her skills in the rotting, I can’t bear to see her weakened by it, it is the reason why we gave her not just intense training, but also the discipline we taught her.
So that when this time comes, she’s ready, but to be honest, I don’t want her to suffer if ever the Angus Tribe declined a Gold marked Scroll from them.
The Elders are worried about her health after she became 25.
| Theist Country, Zao Thesis |
Suzy then entered the Country several minutes after she left the Village, and just like in the Village, the Thespians are greeting her in, but in the Country, she is far cautious than when she’s in the Village because of trust issues.
Madam Suzy! Good afternoon!
Good afternoon.
Suzy greeted the Gate guard that she saved the other day through a medicine she gave her.
Madam! When is your move here!? I’m eager.
Keep being eager!
Suzy answered his question again as she continues her walking.
Because she just needs to pass through the Southeast section, she doesn’t need to inform herself in the section’s Commander and General, she is a Commander in the Theist Center which is the smallest section of the Country, but it needed 2 Commanders because one, Suzy doesn’t stay in the Country longer, and two, the rich and nobles of the Country all live in the Center that’s why they have another Commander to manage the Center well and securely.
Suzy then entered the Theist Center after passing through the Southeast section, and in the Center, she is treated differently, because most of her antagonists are in the Center.
Nobody greeted her entry; nobody is talking to her as she walks on the roads of the Center because they know that her image is a different image from most people in the Center.
They’re very subtle as always.
Suzy thought after entering the Center.
She then headed to the Commanders’ Outpost outside the Center Point, where the Theist Head’s office is.
Suzy, good to see your face, how have you been?
The Center Commander greeted her as he asked her.
He is aware of Suzy’s condition as he knows that she is now 25, but he has no confirmation since he can’t tell if she’s just a normal Metal being or a Guerre Metal being, hence why he’s asking how he has been.
I’m doing well, we are doing some building in our Village so don’t be surprised if I ever got tired or sweaty while working, it is a Building Project, not just any building plans.
Suzy informed him, answering his question.
That’s new; I thought you don’t always help with projects like that? Is this just a Village exclusive thing, because that’s got to be the luckiest Village, having you help them?
The Center Commander asked her.
Yes, that’s how I love my home.
Suzy answered his question as she heads to her office room.
Huh? I know the Theist Head would pay you hefty sums to do the same, but I know you won’t take it, so I’m going to even bother telling him, besides, you’ll kill me if I did.
The Center Commander said, responding to her answer.
You better, also, is Commander Faro still not back in the North? We had a deal; I just hope he doesn’t bail on me.
Suzy said, asking the Center Commander.
Not yet, Suzy, I don’t know what vacation place he headed to since I will get jealous of him finding a very secure place to stay in.
The Center Commander said.
Get jealous then, you will definitely not find it if you are.
Suzy said before she heads up the Commanders’ Outpost.
She’s very grouchy in the Center; it is making me question my own ability to interact with one of the figures of this Country since I am close with the Theist Head, though I did get the chance to call her Suzy only, so that’s something.
The Center Commander thought, questioning himself and his abilities.
He then went back to his work after his talk with Suzy.
Suzy then heads to her tasks that were left in her office from the Center Point.
The Commanders’ Outpost is just an office for Commanders if the Commanders choose to work in the office, the Outpost’s workers and employees are just fancier assistants of the Commanders, they are the ones that are doing the Commanders’ little work like inventory, file sorting, organizer of the post-battle, and other quantitative works and hassle tasks that the Commanders would rather shy away and just give to the Outpost’s workers and employees, it is what they have assigned themselves for.
They assigned themselves to be the Commanders’ assistants, with higher benefits and salaries than other variants assistants.
But most of the Commanders decided to stay in their sections of the Country, where the Generals are.
The Center Point is just where the Authorities are working or living if they choose to live in the Center Point, figures like the Council members, the Judges, the Secretary, and the Theist Head are all located, they do all the tasks that are far necessary for the Country, pivotal decision making for the Country, and other necessary actions overseen and organized for the Country.
And when the night comes, Suzy will be living the Country again, with no hitches in her work; her job is all done and completed for the day.
When she went down the ground floor of the Commanders’ Outpost, she went to the registry to sign her leave.
I’ll be leaving now, Commander, I shall see you tomorrow.
Suzy went and told the Center Commander.
I’ll see you tomorrow as well, Suzy.
The Center Commander responded.
Suzy left the Commanders’ Outpost and then left the Theist Center afterward.
I’ve done so many tasks done but it seems that it never ends, let’s just hope that I can get lighter work tomorrow, maybe I should issue a lightening of work if I can get it to be approved by the Center Point.
Suzy thought as she heads out of the Country after passing through the Southeast section of the Country.
| Zion Village, Zao Thesis |
Suzy arrived at the Village.
Suzy, you’ve returned.
I have, Elder, do you need anything?
Suzy responded to the Elder that greeted her return, asking him afterward.
Someone is waiting for you in the Village Tower.
Someone?
Suzy thought, asking herself.
She then headed to the Village Tower after that, greeting everyone that greets her on the way, and when she arrives there, Faro was the one waiting for her.
Faro, I thought you enjoyed your time there.
Suzy said, getting a little annoyed after Faro made her wait for 3 days.
Good evening, Madam Suzy, you are not the type to fancy greeting someone you haven’t seen in days, I see.
Faro said, teasing her.
*Grr*
Suzy was annoyed.
He’s been waiting for your return, Faro, my boy, why don’t you take her to her house; we will prepare you a place to rest in for the night.
That’s right, why don’t you try the houses that we just currently finished building?
Yes, Faro, we have new homes dedicated for someone like you, you can have free one night here, it’s on my end so you don’t have to worry about paying for it.
Suzy said as she turned the Elders’ offers to him even more enticing and bribing as if she will kidnap him.
Hehe… How can I refuse?
Faro asked as he agreed with their offer, forcibly.
Faro then took Suzy back to her house after the Elders gave him a key to the house he will be staying in for the night.
So, where did you go?
Suzy asked him.
First of all, thanks for this, the North section is very far, second, you don’t have to get to be so cranky on me the moment you see me, I told you I’m going to be gone for 3 or more days, right?
Faro told her as she asked her.
I know, I apologize, I’m just a little pissed and tired right now.
Suzy said.
Tired?
Faro thought, asking himself.
I thought you’re practically invincible; you defeated 4 of the sections’ warriors on your own with some unknown help, what happened? Did I miss anything?
Faro asked her.
Faro, I just turned 25.
Suzy answered his questions.
25? Oh, no…
Faro thought, asking himself again, but this time.
He found out what she meant by that age because he also knows that Suzy is a Guerre.
I’m going to need your help; I need a partner in this.
Suzy told him after she noticed that Faro understood what she said.
How are you holding up?
Faro asked her.
I’m fine for now, but I can’t let days come by quicker, I need to act fast.
Suzy answered his question.
After their talk, Faro took Suzy back to her house afterward; he then headed to the house where he will stay for the night.
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