Lady Stitches (An Overlord OC fanfic)

Chapter 6- Wise King of the Forest

Nell- I tried making a fake screenshot but failed, I hate copying art styles it's so difficult, you properly won't see it but I gave Stitches the same style of eyes as Albedo as a small reference.

Silence suffocates the group, with only the soft clattering of Nphirea's carriage and their footsteps could be heard. Ninya turned to the trio who followed them at a short distance from the group, her mind rapidly trying to search for something to say, only to sigh and turn away.

'What a mistake...' Ains thought.

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Earlier that morning, Ninya had approached the trio hoping to make amends.

"Mr. Momon, Miss Melas, I'm really sorry about last night." Her voice filled with guilt, as she bowed her head.

They said nothing in reply and watched as the girl retreated to her comrades.

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'Even though I've become an undead both physically and mentally, I still acted emotionally.'

'Don't be like that, I am no different... I can't believe I acted like that of a child. You aren't alone.' Stitches patted his shoulder.

Lukrut frowned at the tension, finding it displeasing. "This area has such a great view. There was probably no need to walk information like this!" He exclaimed, trying to lighten up the mood.

"It's important to be on guard." Peter retorted.

"So true! The greatest enemy is carelessness." Dyne agreed.

"A dragon could suddenly launch an attack on us." The mage added.

'Dragon?' Stitches perked up at the word.

"Seriously. Do you really think that would happen, Ninya?!" The ranger brushed off.

"Around the area of E-Rantel, there are legends of a dragon that could freely control nature. Also, to the north of the Azerlisia mountains over there, I have heard that there are quite a few living frost dragons."

'Ains go. Gain more info.' Stitches projected her thoughts, through to Ains.

Ains cleared his 'throat' before speaking. "Ah, do you know the name of the dragon that freely controls nature?" He asked.

"Huh? Oh, not its name. I will check when we return to town." She replied.

"Yes. Can you do that for me, Mr. Ninya?"

"O-Of course, Mr. Momon!" The group all smiled, as the tension finally ceased.

'Smooth, real smooth.'

'Shut your mouth.'

'How can I shut my mouth, if I didn't open it to begin with.'

'You know what I mean!'

Nphirea spoke up, which gained their attention. "It's just a bit farther to Carne Village!"

Ains look up at the Icey mountains. 'In Yggdrasil, dragons were considered the strongest species. If they exist in this world, we should be wary of them.'

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The group followed a stone path leading to the village Nphirea notices the tall defenses, his face contorts into confusion.