21 Ch 21 Of Duels and Damsels

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[Valia's Home]

Valia and Natalka laid on the soft bed while looking up at me lovingly as I donned my clothing and armor.

"Kalinik are you sure we can't go with you..." Natalka asked sadly.

"Little Nat...My Dear has his reasons for not wanting to take us, beside it'll be good for you to stay with your family for a while." Valia spoke and landed a soft kiss on Natalka's brow.

Just as I finished equipping my attire I turned back to my two lovely women.

"I won't be gone forever, And after I return I will marry both of you properly." I spoke which got both of my women blushing deeply and mewling cutely at the thought.

"I have to visit Hirni but I'll be back soon." I spoke before landing a kiss on each of their lovely lips.

"Bye Kalinik...I love you..." Natalka spoke softly after we finished kissing.'

"Bye Dear~ I hope you don't get lost in the women out there." Valia spoke and before Long I was walking out of the room.

Immedieately after going outside I stopped by a side room and knocked softly.

*Knock...*Knock...*Knock...

I only waited for a moment before a response came from inside.

"C...Come in...its open..." I heard a soft voice.

I turned the door and headed inside.

Sitting beside a small table was a pretty but plain Aelven woman, Callouses on her hands spoke of long hours practicing with a blade.

Her hair was rough but well combed, as soon as she saw me a blush came upon her cheeks.

"Sir Hilandar....Do you need anything..." The recently pregnant Avla asked while a hand unconsciously moved to her belly.

"I heard from Valia that you want to keep the child." I spoke while moving to a chair nearby and sitting down.

"Y...Yes....I hope it doesn't upset you Sir..." She spoke meekly.

"Not at all, I do not plan to be a father to the child but if you need any support please let me know." I spoke with a bowed head respectfully.

"N...No....My father wants to engage me with Councilwoman Claire's Son Wathlonn...I know I don't have the mark but even still....Can...Can I be a wife...." Avla spoke and tears began welling in her soft eyes.

I moved forward and wrapped her into a soft hug as she began crying softly into my chest.

"Don't worry....If the men of Valewood don't want you I'll happily make you into my first concubine." I spoke as the guardswoman cried into my chest.

"D....Do....Do you pr...promise..." She asked with teary eyes.

"I swear it upon my love for the Goddess.....If you can't find a husband i'll take you for my own." I spoke and she nodded sweetly as more tears poured out of her eyes for a little while.

"So, do you not like this Wathlonn? Is that why you're so worried?" I asked the crying girl.

"No...H...He's nice....I'm just so nervous....I don't know..." She spoke while buried into my chest.

"That's okay....but if he decides not to take you I'll be right here....And if he betrays you after you've married just let me know and I'll rip out his intestines...." I spoke and Avla began giggling at what she thought was a joke.

"heheh....I'll let you know...Thank you Sir Hilandar..." She spoke gratefully while wiping her eyes.

"Very well, I have to head out but let me know if you need help with anything or anyone okay?" I asked while gently patting Avla's head.

"Okay I promise." She spoke and soon I made my way out of the Mansion.

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[Streets Of Valewood]

As I walked from Valia's home to Hirni's shop I could dozens of intense gazes from many as i moved down the clean winding streets, some stood and stared while others saw me before scurrying away strangely.

I kept my head on a swivel as I walked past dozens of large fancy homes with large courtyards until something caught my attention.

"Excuse me! mister Kalinik!" I heard a pretty young voice call out to me from a nearby courtyard as I walked past.

After turning My gaze found itself set upon A beautiful young woman with milky white skin and lovely proportions.

She twirled slightly upon seeing me, Her vibrant pink dress flowing in the wind.

Standing beside the well bred girl were two plain but pretty looking servant girls who did their best to avoid locking eyes with me.

"I'm sorry but do I know you?" I asked while looking at the pretty young woman.

She snickered cutely before approaching.

"My name is Gwenthe~ Tell me Mister Kalink~ Are you free this evening?" She asked while exuding her playful aura and biting her lower lip seductively.

"Free for what...if I might ask Gwenthe?" I asked while observing the young woman carefully, my cock was tempted but my rational mind was wary.

"Oh you know~ My parents wont mind~" she spoke while seductively biting her lower lip.

I almost accepted but my sixth sense stopped me....for now.

"I happen have some private matters already arranged for this evening miss, but another time no doubt." I spoke amiably before separating with all due haste.

As i walked away I could hear the upper class girl murmuring with her servants.

"How did i do...I don't think he likes me.....Why cant I just stay with Arthos as my Fiancee..." The pretty noblewoman spoke out with a pout.

"Miss this one is far more handsome than Arthos...." the servant girl spoke to appease her rich mistress who sighed in annoyance.

I continued on for nearly another minute until running footsteps were heard from my left.

I turned and was pleasantly surprised by two identical twin girls rushing up to me, Far in the distance I noticed a handful of guards who seemed to be watching over them.

"Its the White Haired Mister!!!"

"Mister White Hair we've been looking for you~ Hehe~"

The two beautiful twins called out while running up to me, their plump c cups bouncing with every step.

As the two smiling girls reached my side they latched onto me tightly which I surely did not expect.

"What are you two girls doing?" I asked while continuing down the cobblestone street with a pretty twin on each arm.

"We wanted to see you~"

"My sister and I heard so much about you~"

The two girls spoke simultaneously and continued trying to endear themselves but failing poorly.

It didn't take more than a few minutes of walking before we were stopped by another group of pretty girls, all dressed in delicate colorful dresses, the sweet scent of perfumes and freshly washed skin wafted over my nose.

"What are you two doing with him!" One of the pretty girls asked the twins with a cold edge to her voice.

Both of the twins giggled mischievously before responding.

"Kalinik said he was taking us out today~" one of the tantalizing twins spoke while massaging my arm lightly.

"That's right~ you girls can bother him another day~" The other spoke while pressing against my body with hers before starting to argue amongst themselves.

As they began bickering among themselves I looked around for a way out without having to chop so many damsels in half.....eventually I spotted my exit and slipped away into a passing group of traders.

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[10 min Later]

After a bit more travel I found myself where I needed to be, Hirni's Jewlery shop.

As i walked up, I noticed it had a 'closed' sign hanging on the front door.

"Little gnome lady hasn't opened up in a while mister, She only comes out for more firewhisky on occasion." A gentle voiced Aelven woman spoke from nearby

I turned and saw that it was a fruit vendor who peddled her goods here.

"Good to know, Thank you Madame." I spoke before walking up to the store and trying the door handle which was unlocked.

As the door opened I could smell the distinct odor of dwarven firewhisky thick in the air along with the clanging of a hammer and chisel.

*CLANG!!

"Hehehehe!!!"

The high pitched giggle of Hirni was heard laughing maniacally as I walked deeper before the clanging began once more.

*CLANG!!

Eventually I came upon a room in the depths of Hirni's shop, her runesmithing forge no doubt.

The little gnome lady stood beside a raging forge with hammer and chisel in hand and large magnifying loupes around her eyes.

She seemed to be working on a beautiful green tinted shortsword while chiseling strange runes and cryptic designs on its metallic surface.

*CLANG!!

"Hehehehe!!!"

Around her eyes was a steampunk looking set of optical loupes, she would periodically reach over to a nearby table and take a greedy sip of firewhisky before coughing cutely and hitting the chisel expertly once more with the Mythril hammer once more.

*CLANG!!

I stood quietly and watched for fifteen minutes as the three foot tall gnome woman worked expertly with unbelievable strength and accuracy in her strikes as sparks of flames flew off with each hit.

Before every strike of her mythril hammer I could feel a thrum of magic from Hyrni's hands be transferred into the specific rune she was carving.

Eventually she finally set down her mythril tools before grabbing the green tinted blade to inspect.

Hirni held the sword up to her magical loupes and murmured softly to herself all the while.

"Hmm....Sharpness rune is not melding perfectly with lightness....why.....Time to test the poison gem....." she spoke softly.

Then she held the sword out at arms length before muttering a word of power.

*THRUM.....

The wickedly sharp green blade began to hum with power and glow a sickening dark green for a moment before she let out a contented sigh and set the enchanted blade down.

As she took her big goggles off I spoke.

"A mighty fine sword Hirni." I spoke and saw her jump in fright for a moment before laying eyes on me.

Her little eyes shone brightly and she smiled widely before running towards me excitedly.

"Sir White Hair!!! Thank You Thank You!!!!!" Hirni yelled out and latched my leg into a tight hug.

I looked down and spotted the cute little gnome creature, she smelled intensely of firewhisky and smiled widely while looking up at me.

"Good to see you as well Hirni, Did you find anything useful during your studies?" I asked while patting her head softly.

"Yes!!! Look!!! Look!!!" Hirni yelled out while rushing over to the table and lifting up the short-sword, it glinted with a strange green hue.

She ran up to me and handed over the small sword.

I picked it up and was shocked at how light it was compared to a regular blade, I knew there were more enchantments to it just by the way it begged for some mana hungrily.

"My best work yet.....The poison gems usually don't work when placed beside a rune but after studying your dagger I made a breakthrough!!!....." Hirni spoke before calling forth my dagger from some storage device on her.

My dagger sat in her hand for a long moment whilst she stared at it, almost as if it were the one ring.

"Did you finally come to take it away?" She asked, the sad tone in her voice was impossible to hide.

I did come for that but seeing her so enthralled kept me from snatching it away yet...plus her background might come in useful.

"No, you can keep the dagger for now if you want to keep studying." I spoke and saw her smile widen intensely.

"But i did come with a question." I spoke and Hirni nodded cutely then hid the dagger once more in her dimensional storage.

"We can talk over here, follow me Mister White Hair." She spoke excitedly before guiding both of us to a nearby room with comfortable leather couches.

Hirni placed a wooden goblet of Firewhisky in my hand before sitting down and serving herself one filled to the brim.

"What'd you want to know Sir White Hair?" She asked before taking a big gulp of firewhisky.

*GULP.

I looked down at my own firewhisky with a bit of hesitation for a little while before taking a sip.

almost instantly I felt a sweet fire on my tongue and terrible burn on the way down the hatch.

Instantly after swallowing the mouthful of Dwarven alcohol I felt a warm numbness spread out from my chest all the way to the tips of my fingers nearly instantly.

Hirni saw the surprised look on my face and smiled knowingly.

"Feels good right? First time?"

She asked while looking at my pleasantly surprised face.

"Yes, more warm than I expected, but i don't think I'll have any more." I spoke before setting the wooden cup down before any more firewhisky found itself in my bloodstream.

"I plan on getting past The Mons Terminus mountain range." I spoke, Hirni stared at me intently for a long moment and sipped on her cup before speaking.

"There's nothing on the other side though...It's literally in the name..they're the end of the world..." Hirni spoke before taking another sip.

"I don't believe they're the end....I heard the Dwarven Kingdoms of Old had tunnels which led through the mountains....Since you have history working with dwarven royalty I wanted to know If you knew anything or know anyone who might help." I spoke respectfully, Hirni stared at me while swirling her drink for a long moment before speaking.

"I don't know anything about a tunnel through those mountains.....but if that knowledge is anywhere it's in The King's Private Royal Library..." She spoke before setting her empty cup down.

"I doubt the Dwarven King will let me peek through his families library." I spoke after a short moment, Hirni nodded in agreement.

"That old grouch will let you search if i come with, I've been itching to travel a bit anyways..."

Hirni spoke with a grin, seemed she was up for a bit of travel.

"Very well, I have a trip northward, to slay a Dragon, after I return we can take a trip to Mount Hardbier and see the Dwarves." I spoke, as soon as I said the word dragon it seemed like stars shone in Hirni's eyes.

"C...Can i come with you?...T..To see the Dragon..." Hirni asked, her little beady eyes glimmering like sunstones.

"Wouldn't you rather stay here and study the dagger or work on your runesmithing?" I asked the little gnome.

"Nope! I can study on the road! And i love dragon parts!" Hirni spoke excitedly before taking big gulps of her firewhisky.

"Fine, you can come with.....but I do need a new engagement ring." I spoke to the little gnome.

"Another Woman.....You really are a noble aren't ya hehe.....I have some good ideas are you willing to stay and get a perfect one?" Hirni asked while pulling out a sketchbook and scribbling down a few sketches. . . .

[1 hour later]

"That's perfect..." I spoke while sitting side by side with Hirni and her sketchbook.

"I can have them done in six hours, I'll get my things ready to travel as well!" Hirni spoke excitedly before jumping up from her seat and scurrying over to a nearby table.

"I've got my duel coming up today Hirni, will you come watch?" I ask the little gnome as she scribbled something into her notebook before taking a small piece of Mythril from her dimensional storage.

"No this is much more important! Come let me know when it is time to head north!" She yelled out while deep in her studies.

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[Not Much Later, Sacred Field, Valewood.]

Hundreds and hundreds of Aelves sat on the grassy field just outside Aellarith's Temple, all of them chattering excitedly at the entertainment that was soon to come.

At the field's center was Adelaide, Head Priestess who stood with an incense burner in hand and Aellarith's symbol in the other.

"All settle down..." Priestess Adelaide spoke with a raised palm, her smooth gentle voice moved like a wave across the hundreds of Aelves and brought their chattering down to nearly nothing.

"We gather...on this auspicious day...to witness an honor duel..... Valir of Valewood Clan challenges Kalinik Hilandar, May our Goddess stand with the honorable and lend her strength into the hand of the righteous."

Adelaide spoke with a gentle smile before gesturing to a nearby guard who would sound off the duel, the man was dressed in a ceremonial white garb with small bells tied to his clothing.

The Guard nodded before walking forward, each step creating a small jingle.

"Both Participants May Enter!"

The Guard called out loudly after reaching the field's center and the crowd watched intently.

Instantly A black haired young man walked out onto the grassy arena with a blade already in hand.

"Where is that bastard." Valir asked the guard coldly, the man flinched for a moment before composing himself and answering.

"Sir Valir....the other Participant is just entering." The guard spoke with an emotionless voice while gesturing towards where the crowd of Aelves was parting.

[Mc Pov]

I emerged from the crowd fully armed and armored, Natalka to my right and Valia to my left with a few guards trailing us.

Valir's face contorted angrily while watching his mother and fiancee clinging onto me lovingly.

I thought a vein on his forehead would burst before the raging cunt managed to calm himself down even if it were only on the surface.

"Good luck out there...." Natalka spoke before landing a soft kiss on my lips.

I continued to kiss Natalka for a long moment as cheers and jeers emerged from the mouths of a few drunken townspeople before turning to Valia who snuggled up to me tightly.

"Dear please don't let him suffer." Was all Valia spoke softly before wrapping her arms tightly around me, longing to feel my warmth and love.

I held Valia for a long moment before speaking.

"It'll be over quickly, he wont feel a thing." I spoke softly and landed a small kiss onto her soft white cheek just before the guard called out loud/

"Both contestants come to center field!" The guard bellowed.

I walked over to the center of the holy field with Valir's raging gaze glued directly onto me.

As I Approached my wickedly curved Aelven blade left its sheathe with a flourish.

*SHIIIING!!!!....

As soon as my sword was free, a cold shudder spread around the crowd.

some turned ghostly pale while others became nauseous at the strange fearful feeling coming from the bloodbound sword before the aura retracted itself steadily....before a few breaths passed the bone chilling aura was entirely gone.

I reached to only ten meters from Valir and stood with sword in hand, he stared at me intently while swinging his sword slowly into the air ahead while Valir imagined my head flying from my shoulders.

Before long the Guard snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Do you both pledge to fight with honor under the Goddess's eye?" The guard asked aloud.

"Yes." "Yes." Both Valir and i responded immediately.

"Do you both affirm that this duel is something you wish for without lament or hesitation." The guard asked.

"Yes." "I Do." Valir and I both responded

the chattering of the crowd came to a stop as all watched with bated breath for the guards signal.

"On my mark.....Goddess be with you both."

The guard spoke before beginning his countdown.

"Three..."

"Two...."

"One...."

"Begin." The Guard spoke before wisely taking a few steps back.

The air around us came to a stop as Valir eyed me like a jackal, the enraged twitching clearly evident on his face.

Time slowed to a crawl as his pupils contracted for only a split moment.

The next moment his glimmering blade came swinging at a frightful speed directly toward my throat.

*SLASH!!!

*TWANG!!!...

With a flick of my wrist I smacked his first attack away, almost instantly the blade skillfully returned for another piercing cold bite.

*SLASH *TWANG!!! *SLASH *TWANG!!!

Like a rabid beast Valir pressed forward, teeth gnashing and skillful blade gleaming as it flew through the air in countless ravening strikes.

everyone present watched with wide eyes at the incredible speed and power with which Valir attacked, each moment that passed would see Valir's attacks only become more and more powerful and increase in speed.

*SLASH *TWANG!!!

*SWISH....

*SLASH *TWANG!!!

He continued strong for a bit longer until I made my move....

To all the Aelves present it seemed as if Valir came to a stop out of nowhere.

He stopped his attack while breathing heavily, a drop of sweat dripping down his angered face.

"Attack!!! Are you afraid or something White Hair!!!" Valir roared out while licking his dry lips.

In response I wordlessly raised my curved Aelven blade.

Every soul present marveled at its beautiful sheen and intricate design.

A few of the more observant in the crowd noticed a wet red stain on its tip, a drop of blood trailing down as the sword was lifted up into the air.

"You really were quite skilled Valir....Quite skilled." I spoke while flicking the blood off my blade.

Valir's hands trembled as his sword fell from his fingertips, he stared at his hand for a moment before looking down toward his chest.

His eyes widened in shock after laying sight on the small slice present on his fine green tunic.

The small slice was becoming stained in0 more warm fresh blood with every passing moment.

"No...*COUGH....*COUGH.....Fucking white hair!!!....*COUGH....."

Valir coughed out spurts of blood while dropping onto his knees weakly and slumping over onto his side, every passing moment saw his mortally wounded heart leak even more....

When Valir had expired completely my blade was sheathed once again.

From the nearby stands murmurs of confusion were heard.

"What...what happened..."

"The rangers are saying the white hair stabbed Valir..."

"Stabbed him in the heart..."

"But I didn't see anything!!!..."

"Look at Valir's chest!"

"When the hell did that happen! I swear I was watching everything!"

"Fuck I just lost a moon's wages!"

"Pay up bastard! Told ya the fancy pants would win!"

I walked up to Valir's corpse and looked down at his corpse for a long moment, the stench of piss emanating from his dampening trousers.

"Kalinik Hilandar stands unscathed....Let all present see Goddess Aellarith's Favour...." Priestesses Adelaide spoke from nearby while walking up to me as I stood beside Valir's corpse.

"Goddess above please heed my call, To thy kingdom comes Valir of Valewood, Died valiantly in sacred battle, Please forgive his transgressions and allow him into the afterlife..." Priestess Aellarith prayed aloud and all Aelves present followed in suit.

Then the Priestess turned to me.

"You have much to do Kalinik Hilandar...But never forget the Goddess Walks With You ..." Priestess Adelaide spoke respectfully before bowing and walking with her priestesses to take away Valir's body.

Soon I found myself beside my women, who waited patiently nearby.

Natalka was holding Valia in a tight hug as the beautiful older woman cried softly at the death of her estranged son.

As I neared Valia jumped desperately onto me and wrapped herself tightly around my body, her sweet tears wetting my chest as she cried deeply.

"Shh its okay my love..." I spoke while gently hugging Valia into me for a long while.

I stood while holding her for long minutes until she was finally well enough to walk once more, we soon made our way toward Valia's mansion.

As we moved toward Valia's home, a familiar servant girl ran up and spoke quietly with Natalka not far away.

"Kalinik my Father wants to speak with you." Natalka spoke out as the female servant waited patiently nearby for an answer.

I turned to Valia who was still snuggled into me and spoke.

"My Love, Natalka will take you home okay? I'll be there soon." I spoke, she snuggled into me for a long moment before finally agreeing.

"Come straight home Dear....Please..." Valia spoke with teary eyes before her and Natalka continued on.

"Lead the way Girl."I Spoke to the servant girl.

after a few minutes we found ourselves at Luthien's mansion.

"Follow me Sir, The Master waits for you in his study." The servant girl spoke while guiding me into the home.

Before long we found ourselves standing outside of a large office which smelled of tobacco and sweet alcohol.

Sitting just inside on a leather couch was Luthien with a wooden goblet in hand.

"Come, Sit, have a drink with me Son..." Luthien spoke with a small smile on his face while gesturing to a seat across from his.

"Very well, is there any reason to call me over?" I asked while sitting across from him and taking a wooden cup for myself.

"I heard from Natalka that you are going to leave Valewood soon...She says you will not marry her before you go....Is there a reason for that?" Luthien asked while sipping on his fortified wine.

"We can't have a good wedding without a proper present....I will return with Natalka's wedding present in two moons or fewer." I spoke and Luthien nodded with a warm smile on his grizzled face.

"Aye.....I remember giving Aeri a dozen dresses and a rosethorne bow back in my day hehe!!" Luthien laughed heartily while reminiscing about the past.

"So....What are you getting my little Nat?" Luthien asked while sipping on his drink.

"I'm hunting a Dragon..." I spoke and brought my cup of Fortified Wine to my lips.

I saw Luthien's eyes widen in surprise before he quietly coughed a few times.

"You're... you're being serious..." He asked wide eyed while wiping his lips.

"I leave tomorrow." I spoke before taking another sip and setting my cup down.

"Will you take Natalka?" Luthien asked with a thick amount of worry in his voice, A dragon was a frightful thing after all

"No and I won't take Valia either.... but I will take them with me after I return...Natalka should spend some more time with her mother." I spoke, Luthien nodded warmly.

"Thank you for bringing her back to us...even if you are going to take her away soon....Some days I thought I'd never see my daughter again....Thank you Kalinik...."

Luthien spoke while remembering all the sleepless nights after Natalka had run away all those months ago.

"Our wedding will take place when I return...Oh, before I forget, here is Natalka's bride price." I spoke while taking a heavy chest from my pendant and apperating it onto the ground.

*CLUNK.... The heavy chest sounded as it hit the floor.

Luthien eyed the chest for a long moment before moving in.

After flipping the lid Luthien stared at the chest of valuables intently, the Gold and Silver glistening in the flickering light from the nearby fireplace.

"It really is too much Kalinik...." He spoke while grabbing a handful of the glimmering coins.

"She's worth more than that Sir....Far more..." I spoke before taking another sip of wine.

"Aye she is...I want some grandsons soon Kalinik....Don't let me down.....and don't die to some cacking Dragon..." Luthien spoke with a scoff while staring at the nearby crackling fireplace.

"I'll do my best." I spoke before taking a long sip from my cup.

We both sat for another half hour while chatting and drinking until finally it was time for us to part.

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[Elsewhere]

A large wagon moved slowly down a dirt road, slowly bumping on the uneven ground.

In its coachman's seat was a heavily armored young man with vibrant blonde hair and piercing blue eyes.

Beside the handsome man was a tall beautiful woman in silvered paladin armor, her light blue hair tied expertly under her plumed silver armet.

"S...So....Florence...." Harry babbled out nervously in an attempt to win over the ice queens heart as he often tried.

He waited awkwardly at her reply but nothing came.

Eventually Harry looked over and noticed that Florence had fallen asleep while still sitting entirely upright in her armor.

Harry stared intently at the woman who he'd fallen so deeply in love with for a long blissful moment.

He almost never managed a good look at her while awake so now was a good time for him to bathe in her beauty if even for a moment....

Then a loud screeching from the carriage brought him out of his reverie.

"Harry!! How much longerrrr!!!" Screamed a big titted battlemage from under her vibrant blue robes which caused the birds in the nearby trees to caw and fly away while waking Florence.

Harry sighed after seeing Florence rouse from her nap which meant he could no longer stare before answering the big titted disaster.

"There's more than a week to go Alosia, Go back to sleep." Harry spoke out in exasperation.

"Okay! Thanks!" Alosia shouted out before scurrying into the depths of the carriage for more sleep.

"She has quite a talent at being loud." Florence spoke from beside Harry after waking from her nap.

"Everyone has their gifts right...haha..." Harry laughed nervously but Florence simply eyed him wordlessly for a long moment before sitting back in her seat and relaxing once more.

After a few long minutes Florence stirred once again and looked out to the forests around them

"Bandits....." Florence spoke coldly.

"How many do you sense..." Harry asked from under his breath.

"At least twelve.....No.... fourteen now...." Florence spoke with her eyes closed for a long moment before moving her head a few inches to the left.

*SWOOOSH

*THUD

A crossbow bolt struck where Florence's head had just been.

Both she and Harry jumped off the carriage with their blades already drawn while a rabid beast was unleashed from the carriage.

"WHAT KIND OF SHITEATERS!!!! I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SLEEEEEP!!!!" Alosia roared out angrily before surges of chain lightning and fire-blasts began echoing out deep into the forest.

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