The Arcadia Chronicles III: Wood Elf Quest

It's A 'Beautiful' Morning!

Feranelle's POV

I immediately rose to my feet and opened my window curtain, the sky is starting brighten. I breathe in the cold, moist air Another day again! My door suddenly opened and Dad came in Fera-- wow, you should clean your room once in a while. He continued I want you to take a break for a couple of days.

I blinked Don't you want me to help you?

You've been working for eight nights straight, you need to rest. Besides, the others can do a good job, don't worry about it.

I smiled Thanks, Dad.

After he left, I immediately changed my pajamas into leather shorts and my favorite shirt before heading for the kitchen, seeing Mom setting food on the table and Dad sipping his coffee Good morning! She smiled You're just in time, everything is hot.

While I'm eating, Mom told me to chop the logs in the backyard...

...which is an easy job for me.

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I wipe my forehead as I put down the ax on the chopping block Whew! I thought I wonder how Elsa and her friends are doing now? I put my left fist on my right palm Their mission must be finished by now! Better go pay them a visit! I immediately changed my sweaty shirt and told Mom on where I'm going.

Be careful on your way, and say my regards to them.

I will, see ya!

I immediately went to where our carriage transport are located - it's kind of a place where the carriages are when people are leaving or arriving town anytime. I met a couple of our regulars on the way Hey, young lady! We're headin' there later t'night! I wave back in greeting We'll be expecting you!

As I arrive there, one carriage is about to leave Hey, mister, where are you heading? He looks at me To Masamune Clan, want a ride? I beamed Yes, I'll ride! I gave him eight silver coins and rode on the back, he gave the horse a light slap of the bridle and we marched forward.

I went out the back and hoisted myself on the roof for it's full of items inside. I lay on my back and took in deep breaths of air This is better.

Later on, I saw several people on horseback coming to our direction and recognized them as those swordsmen from Masamune Clan. They regularly scout on our town and it is much sarfer with them around.

By the way, it's a bit late for introductions - my name is Feranelle Kinea, Elsa's cousin on my father's side. We may be several years apart and I live outside the wall of Masamune Clan, we're so close to each other that we're like sisters that we never had. I was surprised when I heard the news that Elsa is a part of the Wild Rose; knowing her, she's not the fighter type of girl - she's sweet, kind, gentle, and not to mention, cute.

I may not be a part of the Wild Rose but I can hold myself in a fight, using my bare fists and kicks only. Dad trained me how to brawl at a young age because he knew and told me about the dangers of the outside. The funny thing is that I probably got, how can I say this?...

...too strong, perhaps. Whenever I got myself in a pinch and I'm pumped up with slight anger, I knock my opponents down with just a single punch on the face. It's not that I love fighting but I kind of enjoyed it.

And it may also be the reason why guys are scared of me.

I thought to myself Clear, blue skies, birds singing on branches, and the wind on my face, it's a beautiful morning - a perfect time to relax. What could happen?