Fodlan's Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad.

Chapter 10: The Abyss of Time... 2.0?

22nd of the Harpstring Moon, 1180

"If this is true... Then it's incredibly worrying. People are in danger." Rhea stated, worried. Aelfric nodded, his arms crossed.

"She's attacked the Ashen Wolves. Right now, she doesn't seem to exit the area she appeared in. If we enter it, she goes berserk." the brown haired man explained. Seteth frowned.

"In that case, it's a good idea we called for them." Rhea hummed. Aelfric raised a brow.

"Call who?"

"We're here Lady Rhea." Bernadetta called as she and Sylvain entered the audience chamber, a knight behind them. Said knight quickly bowed down before leaving, closing the door shut. Rhea smiled at them as they both bowed down as a greeting.

"Miss Von Varley, Mister Gautier." Seteth greeted, catching the grimace on Bernadetta's face yet again "We apologize for calling for you so suddenly and asking for you to meetus during classes. But there is a matter that requires your help." he told them. Aelfric looked at them suspiciously. Weren't they the missing nobles? Did they return? But how?

"It's okay! You need our help, right? What's up?" Sylvain asked. The two nodded.

"First off, let me introduce you to Aelfric." Rhea started, the students turned to the man "He's the one who reported the issue to us."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both. I heard that you two had gone missing, so I'm glad to see you two are safe." he smiled. Bernadetta and Sylvain nodded, somewhat distrustful of him. He reminded them of Ikutsuki for some morbid reason. And they knew how that story ended.

"It's a pleasure to meet you as well." Bernadetta spoke as politely as she could "What seems to be the problem?"

"A suspicious individual was spotted in Abyss. Not only that but a whole new area appeared with them." Aelfric explained. The two of them tilted their heads to the side.

"Abyss?" the redhead repeated, confused. Was he referring to the Abyss of Time? But how could they know of it?

"An underground sanctuary that serves as a shelter for people who cannot live outside." Rhea explained. The two paused, the cogs inside their brains starting to function faster.

"Okay, wait, wait a second. So you're telling me that there's a whole city under the Monastery. And that a strange place appeared. And a girl attacked the people you sent to investigate." Sylvain recounted. Aelfric nodded.

"When we try to explore the place, that woman appears and attacks the Ashen Wolves. We have tried reasoning with her, yet nothing works." he added "Lady Rhea asked for your help. Please, I'm begging you. Help us." he asked, grabbing Sylvain's hand. Him and Bernadetta shared a look.

"How does she look?" Sylvain asked.

"Black hair, red eyes, she has a strange gear on her head that has a butterfly motif and an axe. She's incredibly fast and strong." he numbered. Sylvain and Bernadetta's eyes widened at the description. There was no way. There was no actual way. Maybe they were overthinking it. Maybe it wasn't her. But if it was, then...

"Oh good goddess, help us." Sylvain mumbled to himself.

"We'll help. Let us get ready and we'll head down there." Bernadetta assured him, her tone was soft. Aelfric nodded, glad that they were going to help the abyssians. They desperately needed their help. He wasn't sure how much they would last if they tried to explore again.

With that, the two bowed down again and left the audience chamber, both of them were silent. Millions of thoughts were running through their heads, but neither said a word about them. It was better to stay silent.