Almasin's Arrival

Zigion placed the large cloth bag on the ground and breathed heavily, "Phew! It was so heavy carrying it all night." He said, Wiping off the sweat on his face.

"Why are you three here?" Erza asked, Completely surprised.

"Well we wanted to follow Teacher since we still have alot to learn. And Kraig also said that you left without bringing anything, So just incase we followed and brought the food from your tent." Zephyr said.

Axel's eyes shined, "You guys are life savers! Thanks for bringing the food." He said and instantly opened the cloth bag.

Food!" Axel's eyes gleamed whilst wearing a bright smile. He then grabbed the breads and started eating.

"He really is hungry." Zephyr mumbled, Looking at Axel.

Kraig who wanted to praised coughed, "Ahem!"

But Axel did not bother and continuously ate the bread he held while Erza patted their heads and gently said, "You did a good job. Thanks." And smiled at them.

Kraig, Zigion and Zephyr felt glad that they could be of help.

"By the way, Aren't you gonna go back? How did you even find us?" Erza asked.

Zigion then went forward and explained, "The people in the village are being wary of you both since their indestructible centaur was severely wounded by Axel's mysterious attack. And we followed your scent since we have Kraig who appears to have keen sense of smell."

"I see, So no one followed us, Only you guys right?"

"Yes! We wanted to be of help to you since The monster people and Senior kibaki were arguing with the Beastman councilors." Zigion said.

"But you need to return back, You have youngsters to protect at the Orphanage right?" Erza said and grabbed Zigion's shoulder.

"Uh, About that..."

"Zigion said he wanted to learn more! After witnessing your battle, We were ashamed of ourselves for hiding and not doing anything. Meanwhile Axel had fought valiantly against the Centaur. So we wanted to be trained and learn how to fight like him!" Kraig stated, Expressing his admiration towards Axel who continuously ate breads and did not bother on listening to their conversation.

"But Axel is different. He has been trained for several months, And you just started gathering mana. You even haven't reached intermediate stage yet. For now I recommend you all go back." Erza responded in a serious tone, Ordering them to return.

"But..."

Just as Kraig was about to speak up, Axel appeared infront of him with a bread on his mouth.

"You. Thank you for bringing food." Axel said as he chewed on the bread he ate.

"Uh, Yeah. You're welcome..." Kraig replied, A bit confused.

"You guys need to return, You still have your own goals to accomplish right? We might part ways for now but I'm sure we'll meet up again someday." Axel said eagerly, Convincing them to return.

"He's right, You all have to protect your siblings in the orphanage, That's why you mustn't tag along with us. Especially when we are being pursued." Erza intervened and said.

"But how can we grow stronger without your guidance Teacher!?" The three spoke at the same time.

"Relax, You can grow stronger by Sparring amongst yourselves. Feel the pain and get used to it. In order to get strong, You must first feel Pain. Learn from your experiences, Since you guys have animal instincts, Training you won't be of help. Hone your senses and increase your Mana core's level." Erza said, Explaining it to them carefully.

While the three somehow understood and nodded, "If that's what teacher says... Then we will gladly obey." Zigion replied.

Erza and Axel smiled, "Now make sure to return and never forget what I said okay?" Erza sternly said.

"Yes Teacher! Someday we will meet again! I will try to remove your scent and screw it all over the woods, So that the pursuers would get confused." Zigion said whilst waving his hand.

"Yeah, Thanks! And take care!" Axel said loudly, Waving his hand back at them.

Hence, The three orphans nodded and started running, Heading back to the village.

Meanwhile Erza and Axel were about to start moving.

"We should head towards the western side, We might find another village there." Erza stated while staring at the western direction.

"Yes, Let's go." Axel replied and then they started moving, Heading towards the Western direction. Hoping to find a suitable village to hide.

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Meanwhile in the Village, Almasin had finally arrived.

Mayu, Elder Beru and Elder Garudo were in bad terms with the four councilors.

Leaving the monster people frown at them whenever they met.

Almasin hurriedly ran and searched for Mayu, And suddenly bumped unto Jeyro who just passed by.

"Elder!?" Jeyro mumbled in surprise.

"Jeyro, Where are the other Councilors? And have you seen my daughter?" Almasin asked, Still looking around the surroundings.

"The other councilors are at Chief Aban's manor while Mayu is in the campsite further west of the Village."

"I see, What about the Silver haired Wolf girl and the human child?" Almasin asked, Curious to what Jeyro was about to reply.

"Um, They escaped..." He said.

"Listen, You shouldn't have followed the Emperor's orders. They are just trying to trick you guys." Almasin said in a serious tone.

"What do you mean trick us? If we didn't follow his orders, He might have sent several more of those mummified monsters." Jeyro stated, Terrified of what the Emperor might do.

The mummified monsters... Was it the one that Magnus told me about..?" Almasin wondered.

He then glanced at Jeyro, "Those two individuals that the Emperor want... Could slay the Draconian captains and make them retreat." He said in a serious tone.

Jeyro looked surprised and did not utter a word, "The human child also healed mayu who was on the brink of death, Stabbed by Gileyn's blade several times. But in a mere second he was able to bring her back to life as if nothing happened." Almasin said.

"I see, Mayu's words weren't false..." Jeyro replied in a shocked manner.

"But if those two becomes the Emperor's subordinates, We might not know what could happen to the entirety of Laplace. Our race might get annihilated, Since we still don't know what that Emperor is thinking." Almasin stated, Telling him to be cautious about the Emperor's way of thinking Since he also witnessed it first hand, Before when the Drax still ruled the entirety of Laplace.

"And remember that the people of terabethia are being kidnapped, Mostly Skill users that possess healing abilities. We cannot trust their words, And I know you guys are afraid of the creatures he had brought, But if those two were to team up with us along with the Monster people... We have a high chance that we could win against them." Almasin said nonstop, Convincing Jeyro.

While the three Councilors along with Chief Aban showed up out of nowhere.

"Elder?" Fruder uttered, Surprised about Almasin's arrival.

While Almasin glared at them, Completely suspicious about their motives. "We need to talk." He said in a cold demeanor while exuding an overwhelming aura that pressured them.

Chapter End.