She Who Knew All (FE3H)

5. The Abyss

Byleth and I had both been told of our living arrangements yesterday.

Byleth, as expected, was given a dorm with the other students so he could interact with them more.

I, however, was given a dorm directly next to the greenhouse, as it was somewhere the students could find easily.

I had no issues with this, of course, as I had access to the Greenhouse each day and was near the pond, so I could go there to relax in my off time.

Currently, I was standing in my room looking over the layout.

It had the same basic necessities as every other dorm.

A bed, a desk, a bulletin board, and a long wooden counter across the back wall.

Needless to say, it felt empty compared to back home.

"I should probably get to work on my plan anyway." I said with a sigh as I headed to the desk.

I wouldn't be giving myself a name for my Alias since the people around the Monastery would likely do that for me, like how they named the Death Knight.

I started off with four letters, one for each dorm leader, including the Ashen wolves.

"I'll start with an introduction and go from there." I said, sighing as I began using the quill to write.

I was silently thanking Sothis that I had been a nerd in my past life who loved to write and that I had learned to use a quill out sheer of curiosity.

About two hours passed, and I had finally finished. Each letter had a name on it and contained warnings about upcoming events.

As for Yuri's, I merely gave him a letter explaining that I knew about the situation he was in, and told him not to worry, since he'll receive aid soon enough.

Smiling at my work, I hid the main three underneath the carpet near my bed and folded Yuri's into my neckpiece before heading outside.

Walking past some nameless students who I didn't recognize, I had a bit of pep in my step.

Upon finally reaching the tunnel from the DLC, I smiled as I went inside, not too bothered by the old and dusty smell.

"Hopefully, I don't get lost..." I said, as I memorized the path I had taken.

After walking for around five minutes, I found myself in the Abyss.

It was dimly lit, and there were makeshift shelters everywhere.

"This is definitely it." I said, nodding to myself as I turned the corner to see if I could find anyone I recognized.

"Hey, let go!" Yelled a small voice from my left.

Looking over, I saw a man trying to steal something from a little girl, as she struggled to keep hold of it.

I frowned and walked over.

"And what do you think you're doing?" I asked the man who looked to me with a glare.

"None of your business, woman. Now scram!" He yelled, causing me to frown.

Ignoring him, and instead looking to the girl, I saw she was crying, so I made my voice gentle.

"Is he being mean to you?" I asked her as she nodded furiously.

That was all I needed.

Quickly going behind the man, I hit him on the back of the neck, causing him to fall forward.

Catching him before he could fall on the girl, I held him by the back of his shirt.

"Huh, I didn't think that would actually work..." I said quietly in surprise.