Story III / Part II: Northlandia and White Falcon Party (I)

(Oh, it's crowded as usual, even though it's still morning…) I smiled while looking the roads.

Northlandia is a Kingdom located on east Aseanae Continent and as name suggests, this kingdom located on north. Originally, our peoples called this kingdom as "Norvetellia" (Northern Light) or "Northumbria" (Northern Shadow Border of Light) because this kingdom itself closes to [The Land of Four Demon Gods], one of the demonic places that successfully conquered and ruled by The Demon Gods. Then, because the names were pronounced with Holy Elf language, the other races found it hard to speak so they called it "Northlandia" (Northern Land) instead.

Northlandia is one of eight Holy Elf Kingdoms that holding a vital position of a divine barrier called "Raitharivia" that was once a gift from The Valas who created us. This divine barrier rejects any kind of sins from inside and outside, so the people who live here will not influenced or corrupted by The Demon Gods' power. According to the prophecy from The Light Dragon Gods, this barrier will always make the soil fertile, the wind cools and the water clean and it will last until [The End of World]. The animals and people who live inside this barrier will not be tainted with sickness, plague or disease. They also will find a "peacefulness" in their life and an "eternal solitude" inside their heart.

However, it doesn't mean this place is a completely Irllina-like, because there is also criminal cases even though it just small in numbers and can be counted with fingers. The Maker told our ancestors if we live in "completely Irllina-like" environment, we would not able to survive outside our world and we would be used, tricked or slandered by many evil people.

Besides that, the barrier also contains the power of The Maker and The Light Dragon Gods. So, if someone who lives inside the barrier want to commit a grave sin, they will get an instant divine punishment and the records of their sins will appear in the Lichtiash Equistava Great Cathedral and Sol Savalia Great Temple, the main cathedral and temple of Elementalism Religion who worships The Light Dragon Gods, Lichtion and Llyraon.

For example, if you want to rape or kill a Holy Elf girl here, you will instantly get a divine punishment. After that, the priests from Cathedral and Temple will retrieve your dead body and hold a funeral ceremony, they will also be praying to The Maker to forgive your sins before burying you.

I once read a record of a Human who wanted to rape a Holy Elf here got a very…terrible divine punishment or a Lizardman merchant who wanted to smuggle out special iron from here, his body got mutilated over and over by an unknown force when he was still alive while the people watching him tormented alive. Then, he died in agony shortly after the priests came. Well, all Holy Elf Kingdoms are a "Holy Ground" for Light Dragon Gods, so if you commit a grave sin here, it's normal that you will receive instant divine punishment.

Outside from the barrier thing, Northlandia has a great architecture for the kingdom shape. All of Holy Elf Kingdoms divided into 138 until 140 districts and built with specific detail. For example, we have one big rectangular outer wall, three big triangle walls inside the rectangular wall and five round walls inside the triangle walls. Then, we built specific districts inside the walls in order to prevent any serious problems in the future.

We placed the important districts near the main castle and we placed the industrial districts far from the residential area but close to market place to prevent the residents contacted with a waste from industrial districts. We also built complex water and waste management system along with big roads for carriages. There are many green pedestal roads for the pedestals and the kingdom also banned any kind of carriages from entering the pedestal roads and taking the pedestals' rights. On specific spots of the kingdom, there are also green parks and resting spots that filled with many talented artists like bard, painter, dancer and many others to cheer the people.

"Aniki, let's go."

Robert's words awoke me from my thought. When I realized, we had entered the Guild Main Hall and now we walked in to the receptionist's desk. Well, the guild is crowded with people and adventurers who live and operate in Northlandia as usual. Most of them are Holy Elves, other Elves, then Fairies and lastly, Demi-Humans. Yeah, no Humans here. I remember, mother once told me that the Humans rarely live in the Elven Kingdoms because they aren't accepted there and here, except if you marry an Elf.

"[White Falcon] Party's Leader has arrived. We are ready for the quest!"

"Oh Haru-san, Robert-san and Ayumi-san! Good Morning of Lichtiash-sama for all of you!"

"Lichtiash Morning for you too Anya-san!" I replied to her.

This is Anya Syvella, a Sylph Elf girl with bright green hair and gentle face. She has been working in the guild for…hundred Eelvariash. Besides that, she was the one who picked a quest that suited an adventurer or adventurer party's strength. So, they will not dying when undergoing the quest. She was also the one who assisted my party to become a professional adventurer party and I indebted to her until now.

"Right, your party has accepted the Guild Master's request to join force with other adventurers. Are you ready?"

"Yes, we are ready. So, when will we go?"

"At 9 A.M.E, but you guys sure arrived early eh? Professionals do have good behaviors…"

"Well, we have this habit because you're teaching. Also, we are afraid if we late, other parties will be angry with us…ahahahaha…" I rubbed my neck.

She smiled then opened her book, "Oh, I almost forgot! Your friends have been waiting for your arrival upstairs. Be sure to check them."

"I'll be here to check the monsters that I had defeated yesterday Aniki. You can go with nee-chan there."

We left Robert and we go upstairs to second floor. We need to be mindful with our steps because there are many adventurers in both ground floor, stair and first floor. I also need to hold Ayumi's hand to prevent her from hitting other adventurers.

"Oh there, there! Yahoo! Haru-san! Ayumi-san!" A girl, which is my friend, Luna is waving her hand at us.

"Luna-chan, I'm sorry to keep you waiting." Ayumi grabbed a chair and sits next to her.

"Heiki-heiki (Don't Worry). We had a fun time waiting you here."

"Hey, Kaichou (Leader)…you have come but you ignored me…did you forget that I'm also here?" I felt something soft pressed against my head. When I looked above…oh, right…it is Rania's boobs.

"Domo (Hello) Rania-san, I'm sorry I couldn't realize you sooner…"

"You are so cruel Haru-chan, I need to change to [Human Form] from my [Demi-Human Form] so that I don't break the floor…" I laughed a little after hearing Rania's words.

"Yo, boss…I'm sorry, I didn't realize you have arrived." A man walked in with ten other men, one of them is Robert. It seems he has finished his business with Anya.

"My Lord is so unfair…you flirted with Rania-san in front of your own fiancée early in the morning…" Then, ten women came from another stairway.

"Good morning Thomas-san and Tamara-san." I smiled and then all of them sit or stand around me.

From left to right, there are 32 men and 18 women, all of them are my party members that joined after they got my invitation. Well, to be exact, only few of them who were once the original members of the party while the others were the new members of the party and I only recruited talented people to join into my party.

"Eh, wait…where are the rest of our party?"

"The other members have been waiting inside our party's spatial room, My Lord." Said a young knight with dignified expression.

"Oh, right I forgot…alright, let's go there." I casted a spell then all of us instantly teleported into a magical room that resembles a wild grassland. On there, many people have been waiting for my arrival.

"Leader has arrived, assemble!"

The Knight raised his right hand and the people behind him are surprised. They quickly form long lines and stand neatly in order. Then, the knight walked to a line that full of other knights and stand in front of them. I walked upstairs to a stage and I stand on there. I looked around and cleared my throat a bit to gain their attention.

"We still have 30 minerval before departure, but I want to check everyone here. Julio, you may begin."

"Yes Sir! Reporting in, Paladin Squad's Leader, Julio Tivanus von Tiberiel is ready for your command! We are ready to become your sword and shield!"

Julio Tivanus von Tiberiel, the second son of Tiberiel Household with Marquis Rank. His father and my father are close friend and he appointed Julio to become my personal escort since my father requested an escort knight for me to The Queen, even though I DON'T NEED IT. It's really annoying to have someone who follows you around like a dog and serving your daily needs, even waking you up from bed. But that shota won't budge even though I told him to stop.

Originally, Tiberiel Household and other Noble Households that focus on training talented Knights, Archers, Rogues, Mages and Warriors are servants and vassals of Archengelloire Dunkleins Household. The founders of those household were once disciples of Duke Dunkleins and Duchess Archengelloire, one of the first nobles who have important roles during the establishment of Northlandia Kingdom.

Shortly after they finished the holy missions to establish the divine barrier, repelling Demon Gods' army and creating the kingdom, The First King of Northlandia, King Rein George Archaloid granted them a nobility rank and appointed them as his vassals. Of course, they felt indebted to their mentors, who picked them and raised them from ordinary people to respectable nobles. Therefore, besides swearing to serve The Gods and The King, they also swore to serve Duke Dunkleins and Duchess Archengelloire as their vassals, subordinates and servants. Moreover, this hierarchy status becomes more solid and stronger after The Duke and Duchess married, and merged their household into one that now called "Archengelloire Dunkleins".

"Eleza Loinvregel as Saber Squad's Leader is present! I'm along with my squad is ready to depart, Boss!"

A woman warrior from Lion Tribe, Cat Sith Race is clenching her hand in front of me. Well, this woman with a bit brown skin and golden hair is Eleza, a lioness from Africanae Continent. She came to Northlandia to find mate, adventure and cash. I saw her skills and abilities on the battlefield and I interested with her. I asked her to join my party but she rejected and mocked me with her prideful talk. But after I won in the duel that she threw to me, she became my party official member now and somehow, I feel she is really attached to me.

"The Berserker Squad's Leader Rudell Joseph is ready for your order, Boss."

An Ignish Elf with scary face stared me with serious expression. He is Rudell, a man who loves talking and fighting. He is like an older brother for all of us.

"Musketeer Squad's Leader, Vania Jessriel von Rousselle is ready for your order, My Lord."

Vania is a Holy Elf from Marquis Rousselle Household. Her case is same like Julio and now she is serving me as my personal escort. Vania herself is a serious girl who rarely smiles or talks except when it's necessary.

"Fighter, Terfost Dolsche"

Dolsche is a Terra Elf who serves as The Fighter Squad's Leader. He is a man with few words and only talks through his fist. His body is really tall and bulky, making the girls scared of him.

"Defender Squad's Leader, Ridell Douglas von Hezlagerra is present, my brother Hel is also here."

"Knight Squad Leader's Rubert Frei von Hezlagerra is present, Leader."

I recruited Ridell and his two brothers, Hel and Rubert from Hezlagerra Household because I saw all of them have promising talent. Unlike Julio who really loves to follow rules, these guys are carefree and open-minded.

"Archers' Leader, Tamara Roserelle von Francatic is here, Leader."

An Archer from the famous Francatic Household, Tamara joined my party because Ayumi's invitation. She loves to become an adventurer, rather than serving in The Imperial Army. She is also my personal escort.

"Mikazuki Rean, at your service, Kaichou-dono."

A young Kitsune boy from Yamato Island, named Rean is the special member that I recruited through my father's connection to Konoe Empire's Great Empress. At that time, he wandered aimlessly to find a master that worthy to serve. But, most of the people or adventurer party's leaders that came to challenge him after they heard a rumor about "talented samurai is finding a master and he will serve you obediently if you can win against him in a fair duel" were weak or bastards that only wanted to use him for their personal gain. He becomes one of my personal escorts after I won against him at a fair duel in Yamato Island that needed someone to prove his or her strength, will, mind and tactics. I still remember he almost beheaded me 147 times in that battle.

"Lancer Squad's Vice Leader, Alexander Xaverius von Nazbledoirre."

Alexander is my close friend in academy. He is the third son of distinguished Marquis Family from Atlantian State Kingdom. Alexander is a nobleman with good combat and leadership skill. He also has calm and sassy personality that made him stand out even more in the academy back then.

"Did I need to report myself too? Yes? Alright, Rogue Squad's Leader, Alberto Robert Hawk."

"Ranger Squad's Leader, Jack Syveleon, ready for hunting."

Jack is a talented Sylph Elf that I met during my visit in Atonvian Kingdom, one of the Sylph Elf's Kingdoms that located inside The Great Forest of Amanton. Jack is a skilled Ranger that had a trouble finding money and adventurer party that can suit his talent and ability. Jack himself is a quick, loyal, sharp and calm man that you can rely anytime, in every situation.

"Hmm? It's my turn? Battlemage Squad's Leader, Miyazaki Luna, I have brought the mages with me."

Luna was a solo adventurer that I recruited after Rean. She is a Raijuu with a combination of white, blue and black hair color. Besides that, she has ridiculous amount of mana and stamina. I wonder if she is originally a Mage or Berserker. Well, it's ridiculous if a Mage wields a Staff-like Halberd or Staff-like Claymore, isn't?!

"Mage Squad's Leader, Sakurada Yuna. I'm ready to depart, Kaichou."

One of my party's original member, Sakurada Yuna. I met her during my third visit in Yamato Island. She is a gentle, yet cheerful girl that loves to eat and dipping in hot springs. Those became a reason why she joined in.

"Miral Nellevoire…Healer Squad's Leader…is present here."

Miral raised her hand, trying to gain my attention and I nodded at her gently. Miral is a quiet and clumsy Sylph Elf who came from Finorel Kingdom, a Sylph Elf Kingdom inside The Great Forest of Freisha. I asked her to join after I can't hold back when I saw she was exploited and persecuted by other adventurers in Finorel Kingdom's Adventurer Guild. Those bastards only didn't know Miral has many promising skills, abilities and talents that can save your life in your adventurer life. Forcing her to bring your luggage and supplying your whole team without giving her a proper gratitude and payment were too much.

"Zikiya Albertina von Losvreighen, as Priest and Battlepriest is ready to serve you, Ishizaki-sama."

Zikiya, this gentle, calm and kind girl is the daughter of Archbishop Cassielius Orxus von Losvreighen also joined my party. Well, Ayumi was the one who invited her to join to our party since she has excellent talents.

"Yavia Morelliael, The Druid Squad's Leader is here for you, Kaichou-sama."

Another gentle and calm girl named Yavia joined my party. She is a Sylph Elf that I met after I recruited Miral. She is a Sylph Elf who worshipped The Earth Mother, Gaia and The Earth Dragon Gods. She also was an alumnus of famous Gaivereth Healer, Druid and Sage School that located on the 100th Floor in Yggdrasil World.