Chapter 6.3 - White - Night in The Woods

Two nights has passed since the battle between Violet Empire and the Nova Crystalist Republic. If anyone was wondering what had transpired since I left the battlefield, I believe Violet Empire had won the battle but they decided to not push further into the capital considering the amount of soldiers that they have lost. Empress Yumiko decided that she should regroup her military force first before venturing forth to enemy territory. That's about it as far as I could tell.

I'm currently resting inside an Inn in one of Nova Crystalist's cities. I believe it was called Nocturnyx or something. I'm not quite sure but that's what I think it was. In any case, arriving here wasn't exactly smooth sailing as I had to remove any colour that I have related to the Violet Empire force. That includes the piece of robe I was wearing as well as a couple of equipment that I had to disband along the road. The decision to make all of these adjustment was all in consideration from an acquaintance that I came across last night while I was camping in the woods.

It wasn't really anything fancy that's for sure. I had myself a makeshift tent alongside a small little campfire that took me about 10 minutes to lit it up even with fire magic. I was trying to make some hot chocolate at the time when I suddenly heard rustling in the woods. I quickly drop my act as I carefully observed my surroundings.

Trusting my own luck, I warned whoever was there, "Wherever you are. Show yourself now."

In just a few seconds after that I heard a voice from west of me, "I'm right here."

I took a closer look and noticed who it was, "Aren't you that dude from Entertainment Magic class? You must be Blanc's friend right?"

The person revealed himself, "True...true. But I'm more of an acquaintance toward Miss Blanc. My name is Danielle Excelle. I finally able to find someone I can rely on."

"What do you mean?" I asked.

Danielle then asked me, "You are one of the 7 'judges', right? I saw you before we got into this mess. In fact, I've heard of you for quite sometime Mr. White. Although our class are different in comparison, I do however have some deep respect on people from your classes. Unlike some of my classmates, if that's what you might be fear of."

"You could tell that?"

"Of course, White." He smiled, "I've heard the rumors of course. Magic Entertainment students are a bunch of lousy assholes. Especially the guys. Well I'm not one of them."

I took a second look of Danielle and told him, "You look kinda weary. What were you doing today?"

"Oh it was nothing. I just happen to be chased by a bunch of soldiers from the Nova Crystalist rank." Danielle walked closer toward me.

Without any hesitation, I invited him in, "Here, have a seat. I'm making hot chocolate right now. Want some?"

"Gladly." Danielle laid down near the campfire, warming himself up.

While I was mixing the chocolate concoction, I went and asked him, "Hey, do you remember of a...dark purple cloud that envelopes the entire realm that happened recently?"

"You mean the one that happened like 3 weeks ago right?" It looks like Danielle also remembered that.

Either he was not affected by the clouds that the Chaos Champion, Memento had made or this was how the spell work after it was broken. My assumption seems to be off a bit but I am in no doubt that it was exactly as I had expected it. I'm glad one part of the problem was over. But there was still an underlying problem which was that we're still stuck inside this virtual realm.

Once again, I asked him, "Have you tried to log out?"

"Of course, I tried. Nothing happens. It looks like there is some sort of problem from the outside."

"Yup. I'm sure you're not wrong on that one."

As I continued to make the hot chocolate, Danielle spoke to me about my equipment, "Your equipment, White. You should remove some of them if you want to enter into Nova Crystalist territory."

"What do you mean by that?" I wondered.

"Those guys are way more advanced than I thought. They will automatically keep an eye on you if you were to bring anything foreign into their walls. And that's not good for a private person like you, I assume."

"If whatever you're saying are true then I might as well destroy some of them." I assured him.

Danielle then added, "You can still bring in anything that you could conceal. At the very least, get yourself a dagger or two."

"Oh don't worry. I have one already right here." I exclaimed as I showed him my green dagger.

"That's a lovely looking dagger. And I tell you what, White. Here's another tip for you. If you're looking for someone in Nova Crystalist, I suggest you try to get close their dear leader. I've heard she's brilliant. Not just in this realm of course. I'm talking about her in terms of her academics."

"Okay then..." I suddenly grew a bit suspicious as I listened to what Danielle had told me. "Hold up, why are you telling me this? I didn't even said where I'm heading for."

"Don't worry about that, White." Danielle then revealed to me, "I'm actually here to pick you up on behalf of Dear Leader, Izzy Nova Crystalist."

"So you lied to me about being chased by the soldiers..."

"Well...yeah. But here I am now. Trying to get to you."

I quickly got up and adjusted myself as I carefully looked at Danielle. He remained in his position with the same smile he had. This guy was more than what he had let me to believe. I have to be very careful and anticipate what will happen next. Should I make the first move or should I wait for him to initiate...

TO BE CONTINUED