Vasselheim!

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Vibrations rattled through my body as the Range Rover traversed across the dirt and mud smothered roads of Issylra. From what I remembered from Earth, I knew that this region was close to Othanzia, a plain of frigid snow and sleet that was similar to the harsh environment of Serbia in Russia. Currently Tempest was placed just beyond the lone mountains that buffered Vasselheim from the majority of the winter wonderland. Our nation was fine however due to the druid domain that I had caste over the land.

The guttural roaring of the engine sung a rugged tune that almost blurred out the sounds of nature that surrounded us. Wind tussled my hair and presumably Souei's as my window was down, the smell of morning dew and nature permeating everything. It was so powerful in fact that I thought I could taste the leaves themselves. Bumps along the way caused us to be tossed and turned somewhat, but this was mitigated by my adjustments to the car, mainly being a massage feature. Being powerful, why couldn't I spend some of it on comfort? Souei seemed to be enjoying it also, every now and then he made a quiet hum of approval. By the end of this trip I was convinced that he was going to ask me for a car of his own, with this particular feature added. 

"Silviana-sama..." Souei called out to me in a questioning tone, the speed of the car slowing just that tiny bit from the divided attention he displayed.

"Yes Souei?"

"If your goal is to display our power and show dignity, don't you think that our 'guard' forces are a little weak right now?" The sarcasm and minor frustration at having to travel in such a slow manner showed in his timbre, his every word practically dripping with them.

"My plan was to summon our guards when we got closer. Tell me, are we close?"

No noise was made for a few moments and our speed dropped considerably for a few seconds until it picked up once more. It seemed my spy-captain had deigned to check in on our current position. 

'He got way too excited playing with the car...'

"We are very close. Ten kilometres away."

"That is a good speed given the fact we have only been travelling for four or five hours."

"200 Kilometres per hour by my estimate." Although his words were rather plain and simplistic, I could tell he was happy at the speed. Assuming he was liking the car already, he just found another reason to like it... Speed... Not that it was faster than him, or, myself. Teleportation was mightily more time-conservative, despite lacking the feel and grittiness of physical traversal of land via vehicles. He seemed to be slipping deeper and deeper into the world of cars.

"Good, how long till we get there?"

"Ten minutes given our current velocity."

"Let me get started then!"

Feeling the car take off at even faster speeds, my consciousness slipped into the fabric of my Origin Skill. From there the hands of my mind began to pluck at the tenuous cords of shadow concept that dangled loosely from the multicoloured flame that was my spark. The foundation of my cultivation sat below said flame almost like a monumental ziggurat of almost monolithic, thrumming, energy. Essences and concepts of all shapes made this foundation and bled into it, as if it were a chalice being filled to the brim by a cacophony of different concoctions. Pulling on these threads caused a desperate pulsation of billowing 'stuff', that, when loosened and fully wielded by me, began to form into spectral shapes as envisioned within my mind and structuralised due to my cognitive understanding of concepts.

'Hmmm... Construct, Force, Humanoid, Harmful, Dangerous, Protective, Aegis, Defence, Stable, Guarding, Cautious, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch and Movement... Those should give me all of the effects I wish for from them.'

Understanding of each concept fluttered at the edges of my conscious mind and subconscious before being sucked up by the magic I drew upon, like water through a straw. Then, with an uncanny sensation of other touches and smells from unique areas, I realised that my magic had been effective and was summoned behind me in the chairs at the back of the Range Rover.

'Hehe, I still got it!'

"Silviana-sama, the walls of Vasselheim are now visible. Do you wish me to describe them to you?"

"Yes please."

There was a slight pause as Souei had a drink, his voice becoming sore due to my constant requests for him to speak of my surroundings to me. He was much too kind sometimes and didn't know when to say no to me. I didn't intentionally exploit it, but, I was a blind woman and I needed as much fucking help as I could get. 'Perks of my condition I guess...'

"We are on a dirt road heading towards a large metallic gate. It has several dozen guards surrounding it, with hundreds on the walls above. Their gear is well ordered and maintained, although nothing like our military's. The gate seems to also have a portcullis just beyond, suspended via ropes in the adjacent towers."

"Are there any defences on the walls other than soldiers?"

He licked his lips, the sound distinct now with the assistance from my 'guards'. 

"Yes, they seem to have some sort of siege weaponry affixed with golden dragon heads to the front and large arrows drawn to full readiness..."

"Ahh, the Dragon Ballista! Don't worry about them, they couldn't hurt us if they tried. You would be able to dodge every one of them."

He continued directly after my little outburst.

"It seems that there are not many wagons or carts trying to get in and most of the guard seem on edge. Perhaps there is some threat nearby for them to worry about?"

"Is that all that can be seen?"

"For now, yes... We are still outside, though we are approaching rapidly." He began to slow down our approach, the bumps in the road no longer causing any major tussles or rattles. The engine whirred a little as it switched gears, the automatic nature of said gearshifts allowing for ease of driving for him.

...

A minute later, we were stopped out the front of the gates, Souei describing a man with golden armour stepping up with a weird manicured moustache. I didn't care for the description too much, I was more concerned about an incident happening.

"People within this strange cart! Step out at once and show yourself!" A imperious sounding voice echoed out dully through the doors of the car, our windows having been raised on the approach to ensure that no sudden attacks could get straight to us.

A window opened on Souei's side of the car as the clinking of armour followed, the shifting metal clangs cancelling as the last step was made towards the car. It seemed that Souei was having a small chat with him. I didn't pay too much attention to this, Souei would handle it, and honestly, I was more absorbed by the intense power that I could feel gracefully sitting atop some distant height within the city. Draconic in nature, it made me think of Veldora in a minor way. The sensation was sparked by a single fragment of a greater power that was my sister's, Bahamut. 

Moments after recognising this feeling the car moved forwards, presumably through the open gate, the guard no doubt giving us an escort as the marching feet of soldiers could be heard clearly through the car's interior.

"The city, is massive. It seems this is a religious city, very religious. There are weird elements that resemble nature, then in the distance I can see a massive church-like structure made of pure black with hundreds of ravens surrounding it... Many people are walking through the streets, a lot of them gazing at our car."

"Haha, religious, well... You would certainly be correct. This is the city founded by the gods of this plane. Each segment of this city depicts one of the prime gods, the 'betrayers' being excluded due to prior infighting. That nature segment is my elder sister Melora. That gothic church is my woman, Lillia, or as the mortals know her: The Raven Queen."

"I see..." Slight exasperation lined the edges of his tone but I left it there, it was probably exhausting for him to deal with me, the driving and then godly politics and relationships. Even if he was a CHAD and could do so much all at once, he was certainly still a man and wanted a bit of simplicity in life.

"Based upon what I am seeing, there is a large temple at the top of the city and a massive stone-like golem creature that has houses built into it... Perhaps they may ask us to walk up to the mountain?"

"For fucks sakes... I forgot that there were a shit tonne of steps. Well, once we get to the base I'll just float up a little bit off the ground and you can guide me through the air."

"Like a balloon?"

"Don't you fucking dare make that comparison you little shit!" Mild laughter clawed itself out from him as I dreaded at the idea of being compared to a fucking balloon. I hated being reliant upon other people and yet here I was asking for help and he made a fucking joke...

"Hahaha! I have never heard you respond like that before."

"And never will you ever get that shit out from me again." He was silent for a few moments, until more laughter spilt out.

'FUCKER!'

...

Traversing through the districts, Souei detailing them out for me in basic terms, we eventually reached the base of the stairs. Most of the city was tasteless based off of Souei's descriptions, although it may have something to do with the logical and information based way he explained things. I would have to come back here and experience it myself. From how it sounded there was a lot of rambunctiousness within and without the various religious sections of the city.

The car was left with the guards tender care as Souei stepped out of the car, closing the door behind, and then moved around to my side. Opening the door next to me he grabbed my arm with his hand and proceeded to gracefully allow me to use him as a balancing tool for my escape from the confines of the car.

Gasps were heard from the various areas around the car that had clinking noises, the varying tones of different languages and exclamations of the common language in this world bringing some confidence to me. Despite being blind, I was still fucking beautiful it seemed! Hiding the smirk that wished to come out, I followed at the side of Souei, the door closing forcefully as we walked off. My little guards stood at the corners of the car, their weapons held at a neutral position as two new ones appeared behind us.

From there we slowly climbed the enormous amount of steps, thousands of them being patrolled by the same slinking suits of armour that were down below, except more squeaky. It was as if they had just been polished. Souei continued to describe the sights around us, the silver armoured paladins walking past us and behind us in escort as the massive marble and stone building of Bahamut grew larger in front of us. It was apparently lined with some golden elements and seemed rather busy today, with hundreds of people gathering at the entrance to the temple.

"Silviana-sama, I believe it would be best to ask your guards to carry you up now, I need to be free if anything dangerous were to occur." Souei whispered into my ear as I could almost feel his desperation in the way he spoke. He took my protection all too seriously and underestimated the amount of damage that could be done by me if I really wanted to save myself.

"Sure. Just relax a little, they may not be familiar with us and be cautious."

"Do not worry Silviana-sama, I shall follow your lead."

I nodded my head and pulled on the cords that connected me and my guards, asking them to lift me up and hold me as if I were using them as a chair. They were fine with it though, being spectral magical constructs that had no intelligence other than being able to interpret my commands.

"MAKE WAY FOR THE EMISSARY OF TEMPEST!"

A massive booming voice cascaded down the stairs and through the gathering of people at the top of said staircase, numerous of them moving aside; as Souei described. We went through the middle of these people and soon met the owner of this voice, a man wreathed in Raven Feathers and looking moody as all shit. Apparently my little wife had sent her right hand man to assist me!

"I am sorry for the intrusion... Umm..."

"You can call me Silvi, Vax'ildan. Also, at this time, why do you not go and check in on your little wifey?"

I couldn't see any expression but I had the intense feeling that he was flabbergasted and taken aback quite a bit. This was further supported by the almost gasping confused noise he made afterwards.

"But I thought it was not allowed..."

"I say it is fine, therefor it is. Go take some time to be with your Keyleth. Once you are done, meet me in Tempestus. There, I will have a discussion with you and your mistress about releasing you into my service for an exchange of staff."

"W-why would I wish to join you?"

I smirked.

"Because I would let you stay here and be with Keyleth..."

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