Rise of the Jester

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(I wanted to finish Zailrin's character design before posting this chapter but I think I might have to post without it. I redesigned her, still keeping her overall style and colors while changing small details here and there. Honestly, my style has improved greatly compared to the one year old character. Anywho, enjoy!)

I tilt my head as we walk into the main arena grounds, waiting for the first npcs to arrive. Wait, shouldn't the two dark elves be the first to- My masked gaze flickered to a speeding body, one of the said dark elves landing in the arena before rushing to us.

"We're honored to have you, Lord Momonga along with you, Zailrin! It's been some time since the famous jester has shown her masked face here."She said, confusing me a little but it stopped when green flashed in front of my face.

"Your correct, Aura! My apologies for never visiting but I'm only here when the supreme ones are here. Wouldn't wanna leave them feeling BONEly!"I said, aura snickering as Momonga shook his head.
"I promise to visit more often."I said, ruffling her hair which she laughed at.

"We will only intrude for a little while."He said, making me glance at him.

"You must be joking, right? You are the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick." Aura said, making me fake gasp.

"My Lord, I think you should leave the joking to me! Seems like you don't have a single funny BONE in your body!"I said, shaking my head.

"There isn't a Guardian that would ever consider you an intruder, least of all my brother and I." Aura continued, making me pause.

"Now that you mention him...."I trailed off, Aura turning around.

"Mara! You're being rude to Lord Momonga! Stop cowering and get down here already!"She yelled, the boy appearing. She yelled at him once more as I note how she didn't mention what he was doing as rude to me either. Am I not respected by them? Hmm, that isn't good. Mara comes running to us, his skirt looking very cute on him.

"I apologize for making you wait, Lord Momonga."Mara said, making me realize something. To them I'm only a mere jester. Maybe if Momonga wasn't here I'd be acknowledged but no, he is the leader. He is the important one here, and I need to remember that. I blink as a fire creature was summoned, instinctively grabbing onto Momonga's cloak as I cowered behind him. What is this? Why am I scared? It's just a fire npc, there's nothing to- a glow of green cover my eyes, fear consuming as I cowered behind the skeleton. Momonga rested a hand on my arm as he turned to me, glancing from me to the fighting twins.

"Zailrin, are you okay?" he asked, making me look at him only to realize my legs were shaking. My pupils shrunk as a thought came to mind.

"M-My player bio for Zailrin h-has Pyrophobia. Meaning she- I am deathly terrified of that beast."I said, him nodding as he blocked my view of it. He pressed my head against his chest, surprising me. His hand stayed on the back of my head, lightly rubbing it as he lightly spoke to someone. I closed my eyes as I felt a small vibration come from me, my tail swaying until both me and Momonga heard awing. He let go of me as we turned, seeing the two elves run to us.

"Well done. That was impressive."Momonga complemented, making me sad I wasn't able to watch.

"I'm sorry I couldn't see it. I ain't too fond of fire, if ya didn't know."I apologize, rubbing the back of my head as twins grinned at me. It felt oddly nice having Momonga rub my head like that but I shouldn't let him do that to me in public again.

"It's okay Zailrin, having you here is enough. It was fun actually, I haven't exercised that much in a while."Aura said while Mare smiled, making me clap my hands.

"Hmm, you two must be thirsty."Momonga's stated, using his magic to grab a pitcher and two glasses for the two. He poured water for the two elves which allowed them to drink, putting away the three items once they finished.