IV. The First Mission
For young dragon warriors, the beginning of their first mission can mean an important and special moment in their lives, it was a rite of maturity and that one day they would be the ones who would show the way for future generations of warriors, protecting, maintaining order and providing strength and protection to neighboring peoples or those in need were one of the many expectations of a new dragon that left to meet the world outside of Shairum. Naturally, for most experts in travel and missions, these trips weren't a big deal, but for newcomers, this was a big step.
"Very good guys because our sub captain Drigielix brought a rookie to our guild, we will have to lower the intensity level of the mission until she gets used to her life as a warrior"
Kuketzi a female dragon of the winged and level captain Five of this subdivision of the guild mentioned seeing something annoying her sub-captain for having ignored the request of the three high-ranking captains including her.
"I give you my word that this recruit will be, uh, a good companion" Drigielix replies with some doubt.
"Anyway, Alexandra, being the daughter of Magarai, a Greater Dragon of the oceanic, we hope that you will be able to carry out the orders and respect the will of your more advanced comrades" The dragon stares at the girl who nods as a sign of getting the message. "If we are ready Roxum will explain what this mission will consist of while Drigielix and I arrange the final details of our new companion." At the end of saying Kuketzi and Drigielix move away from the group while a sturdy and somewhat large earth dragon took the lead of the group that consisted of twenty-two members including Alexandra.
Already being far enough away to be able to speak calmly, the dragon opens her wings to surround Drigielix and make sure that he sees her head-on in the middle of the conversation.
"Tell me what is so special about this human?" It was the first words spoken by the female. "While I can understand that you were able to bring someone new even though we didn't need it, I don't understand why you suggested bringing this weird bug with us."
"You should have seen her yourself, Kuketzi, this human doesn't seem so weak at first glance" He begins to flap his companion's wings so that she doesn't surround him anymore. "I know that she is not a dragon and I admit that I have my doubts as well, but this human girl has talent, I saw how she beat a winged brother in hand-to-hand combat, she has an excellent command of weapons, besides that according to Magarai says Alexandra's armor has magical properties that will help the human to fight like us "The male dragon was explaining why Alexandra was with them hoping that the human would not bring bad luck to them and that the dragon would not lose its tail because of her.
Kuketzi rubs a hundred while pondering what the hell his second-in-command and soon-to-be level five warrior was thinking, who was about to receive the title of guild leader and have his guild division which he could command and lead. Why risk all that for a human? Although she tried to respect the decision of that white dragon, having a human in the group was new and very rare for everyone.
"Hey, I'll make sure that she doesn't cause problems, that she respects and correctly follows orders" The winged dragon assures its companion.
"Make sure that it is so, you did not forge a great reputation and legacy to stupidly lose them" the female dragon separates from him returning to her companions.
"I hope I didn't open a cursed chest with Alexandra" The dragon takes a deep breath and soon after rejoins the rest of the guild, more specifically being close to Alexandra.
"Do you dislike my presence in the guild so much?" It was what the girl released the dragon.
"Was it so obvious Alex?"
"A little yes, besides that was what my comrades in arms commented" It was what she commented to her superior.
"Let's save that for later. Were you able to understand the mission?" Drigielix asks, directing a look of attention to the girl.
"If, as explained by Roxum in the small village of Hashixc some strange monsters have appeared with armor made of bones, the inhabitants are afraid that these beings will harm them so we will have to divide ourselves into four teams of six to cover the points marked in the map "The human girl repeated showing that she had paid attention.
"Well, as we will be in the same team I will make sure that you handle it well and that you learn what a level four can do," He says this last with some pride in himself.
After a short break to order the equipment and resources because this mission would belong, they had to make sure that all the members had their things in order, potions, weapons, arrows, among other things that they might need in case the spawns skeletal were violent. Arrived at the village of Hashixc, the four groups separated at points where these strange beings were mostly seen.
"Very well as you know, these monsters only appear after ten at night, that is to say within an hour, however, there is a possibility that they will appear much later so we will be watching until four in the morning" Everyone listened attentively to what their leader said, they prepared possible scenarios where these warriors should respond or act in any type of situation. "If they start to feel tired they should inform the rest, remember that if there is a lack of communication, this will only be a sign that the mission will be at risk."
"But sir we all know that, you don't need to remember!" A dragon from the group yelled.
"I am proud to hear that, but remember that we have a new partner who is just learning our way of acting, and I also want to emphasize that she has the right to receive the same information as everyone else, so avoid hiding things from her." Drifielix turns his back to the group with his arms behind his back.
"If something bad happens to him due to the lack of camaraderie of this group, I will not be the one who will cut off the tail of each one of you" The dragon expresses seriously and clearly to his group. "Have I been clear with everyone?" Drigielix asks.
"Like the bright moon sir!" They all shouted in unison except Alexandra who still did not know the guild's way of acting and phrases.
"Very well, take advantage of relaxing as much as possible during this hour, when the sand on this clock is completely down will indicate that it is ten o'clock at night; therefore we must be completely attentive" The dragon shows an hourglass.
"This is exciting. Right guys?" Alexandra, taking advantage of the break time, would try to gain the trust and friendship of her group before having to watch the area.
"We were not even supposed to go to the abandoned castle of the Promedaus to investigate possible evil sects and loot them of ancient treasures" Annoyed a gray oceanic dragon responds taking out a book to read at this time.
"Not so much, we were supposed to go to the abandoned castle of the Promedaus to investigate possible evil sects and strip them of ancient treasures" Annoyed a gray ocean dragon responds taking out a book to read at this time.
"Also skeleton spawns, it sounds like a possible joker or cattle thief to me, this is a mission for weak guilds like the Flaming Scale haha" The comment of the blue earth dragon had annoyed Alexandra a bit, although she was cruelly rejected from that guild, her best friend still belonged there and he didn't like those comments.
"If it weren't for you rookie we would be achieving more important things than guarding a small and unimportant town," Says a female oceanic dragon of purple color and silver fins, she was writing in her journal while waiting for the time to start watching.
"It may not be an exciting mission, but helping everyone who needs help isn't your duty to be a dragon warrior?" She asks to hope that they would think a bit about the meaning of their emblems and talismans.
"That is why there are lower guilds like the Flaming Scales, Crimson Guardians, or even the Protectors of Fate," Said the same purple dragon without breaking her attention to what she was writing.
This did bother Alexandra a lot, the Protectors of Fate was the guild that her mother Magarai had founded in the past, a guild that helped everyone regardless of the type of mission or the rewards they received. If they hadn't been so closed in accepting a human she would have liked to have been part of that guild after being rejected by the Flaming Scales. Even so, she would not let them insult the guild where her friend was and much less the guild that her mother had created, she was more than ready to argue with the oceanic dragon.
"Alexandra I know that look," says Drigielix catching an arm of the human with his tail "I advise you to take advantage of your rest to store all the energy you can and not waste it in silly arguments without sense. We all depend on the strength of the other and one warrior keeps his emotions under control when he is on a mission, this is the first and last time he should tell you this. Is that clear?
She clenches a fist as hard as possible as if that way she could send out all her anger and desire to fight with the oceanic dragon in that hand to have a clear mind.
"Like the bright moon sir," She said holding back her anger.
"Well make sure you are in your best condition when the time is up" He lets her go and walks around a bit to see the surrounding area.
"Pathetic to have to see how you use our words as if you were one of us."
"I am one of you whether you like it or not" Alexandra sits on the muddy ground to meditate a bit while waiting for the time to watch. "I don't know who you are, but that you talk like that about other guilds is not worthy of a warrior."
"You may die before this mission ends if you are lucky, but out of kindness, I will tell you my name. I am Ashurix the daughter of two very important and powerful ocean dragons from Rexn-Laigun" she says with a smug smile.
"You are very far from your home full of riches and luxuries huh" she answers without breaking her meditation "How is a dragon from an oceanic kingdom as rich as Rexn-Laigun being a warrior instead of a high-class lady?" She asks her purple companion.
"Simple" She closes her notebook, stopping writing before she can continue speaking. "I want to form my fortune and wealth with my own hands, not depend on the name and reputation of my parents to become someone. Something that a certain non-dragon creature has done to be part of this guild"
"Enough both, Ashurix remember that even if the captain did not tell you directly, any punishment for lack of discipline can also be applied to you, so we better avoid the poisonous comments and relax that the clock only lacks half the sand. " Roxum says trying to ensure calm and tranquility among the members.
"This should be a simple mission, but as I feared, Alexandra will be a fucking magnet of misfortune for me"
It was one of the thoughts that crossed the head of that white dragon, this mission was a very simple one from the guild's perspective, they expected to do great things after the ceremony of new warriors, but now they had to take things easy for their new member. The mission had just begun and Alexandra was almost starting an argument with a colleague and there were still six hours and thirty minutes to finish the mission.