Lost Guardian Vol. 2

Chapter 4: Capital Ruins

Once the order was given out from the First Guardian to embark on a journey towards the Capital Ruins of the Noctus Kingdom all in hopes of recruiting or enlisting the Lost Guardian's help. The preparations were being made as there was no time to waste, considering it was all for the greater good and to boost the military power. After all, the vacant spot in the 10th seat of the Sacred Guardians set back the military in terms of firepower and left more duties and work to the other members. The Asquith Kingdom has lost one of its best.

The 12th Guardian and his two Honour Knights were in their rooms packing the essentials and whatever they could to aid them on their journey into the enemy's territories. If they were going to be out in the open for a long time, it might have been best to have plentiful mana elixirs and emergency meds on hand. For all they know, Noctus Kingdom was once a prosperous country that sheltered humanity and the proud Thouwai Michani race.

Details on the Thouwai Michani race being eradicated from the surface of the beloved home world were unclear. All everyone knows is that they were superior in terms of magic power, physical conditions, and practically everything else. Everything else about the Noctus Kingdom's details remained confidential and only disclosed to the First Guardian and above.

"And... That should do it." The last batch of meds was packed into the leather bag the blonde female Honour Knight, Alice Shinefield said as she carried it on her back. She wore the standard knight armour along with the plating embedded on her overalls. She specialized in healing and utilized the Serenade of Water magic.

A voice called out to her suddenly, "Alice! Don't forget your pendant! It's important to know what you're fighting for!" The dark elf with the burnt scars partially spread out on his face, peeked out from the opened doors. There he was, the other Honour Knight who served the 12th Guardian. Tykel Lumir, a proud Dark Elf belonging to one of the Elf clans back in his homeland. He specialized in the Magic Barriers (Mana form) and the Marksman Magic type. Jack of all trades type.

Despite encountering the 7th Nexus Instrument and suffering his violent attacks, Tykel Lumir barely survived thanks to the 12th Guardian dragging him out of the Crystal City during the first waves of the attacks. He was an unlucky type who suffered a lot of injuries yet still managed to survive and recover miraculously through Alice's treatment. It was because of this that he earned massive respect from the other Honour Knights, stating that he was able to hold himself well against a deadly criminal when in reality; he got off very lucky.

"Are you ready?" He asked and had the leather bag slouching over his shoulders. Others would wince at the sight of his scars, but he didn't mind since it was proof of his battle scars. He took pride in it rather.

Alice merely nodded and patted the metal plating on her chest with a smile, "Always! Can you imagine if I was slow and made us late? Len would scorn us." They chuckled softly and began making their way out of the building, rushing over to the location they all promised to meet up in.

The team had spent the night in one of the distant cities nearing the borderlines of the countries, with the Noctus Kingdom being the neighbouring country next to them. It was a perfect place to start their reconnaissance mission, after all, everyone else was doing their part across Novis to fortify their defences or push the enemy factions back. They had to succeed in this mission, so that it may give others more hope in a time of need.

"Say... What does the Lost Guardian look like again?" Tykel asked Len upon arriving at the designated spot along with the others. Everyone seemed ready from the looks of it.

The 12th Guardian, Len paused momentarily, "Well... I only read about him in the files but most of it was just vague and outdated. But they say he resembles a tall greenish-hair type of guy. He's... quite passive when it comes to talks, but still fulfills his duties nonetheless."