Spectral Regalia

Ch 31: Start of A Journey

Avrin had been in his cross legged position for a few hours now. He had formed several void bolts and began to split them into tiny spheres as he tried to control each one individually, of course he failed to control a few as they grew too many in number and too small in size for a non augmented eye to see. The ones that dropped onto the ground had vanished without damaging the floor.

Avrin also decided to practice augmenting his hands at a rapid pace to get used to the pain it was quite intense when it was forced but he knew in a life and death situation he couldn't be distracted by the thought of it. Someone may look at Avrin and think this training was useless but he considered every bit worth it. He had nothing else to do since he was waiting for the other books to sync with his body just like the fishing book he absorbed yesterday.

As dawn broke at 7:30am Avrin stood up before stretching, his body felt a little stiff but then the dark matter making up his body worked its healing properties and fixed the issue.

Avrin did not intend to spend another day in the village even though he had paid for several nights. Time was something he wanted to make use of. He intended to try and read the tablet once he got a fair distance away from the village as his curiosity was indeed peaked. Although unlike the 2 men in the bookshop Avrin knew obtaining the sky metal was bound to be a deadly task. He wondered why they were as arrogant as to assume it would be something easy.

As he walked out he noticed that the floor had a sweet scent, possibly washed recently. He grinned as he remembered the guard who vomited. As Avrin made his way downstairs he encountered the lady at the front desk who greeted him "Hello sir you are up quite early" she smiled before motioning around to which Avrin saw no one was up. He replied "Yes it seems I couldn't sleep well " the lady nodded and sighed "I apologise about the commotion it seems the book store was robbed and the book keeper injured severely" she then whispered "I heard he lost an arm. What sort of a cruel monster would do such a thing?" Avrin couldn't help but roll his eyes under the protection of the cloaks hood. "I suppose. Oh yes, something came up so I must depart from this village.." The lady blinked and pouted sadly "I suppose that means you're after a refund?" Avrin laughed softly "Not at all, I enjoyed the meals here. This inn has earnt it." At this point the lady gave a quiet cheer before looking behind Avrin and smiling. Avrin then looked to be welcomed by a happy voice "Sir Avrin! you also wake up at this time?.. " It was none other than Larissa and Serena, the elves who Avrin seemed to find annoying considering that she looked like Syrana.

"This is a one time thing as I have to travel.." Larissa nodded and stretched "Did you also encounter the guards sir Avrin? The book keeper was attacked last night and had several things stolen." The lady at the front desk replied "Ahh yes, I was just talking to him about that. I wonder who would do it. It must of been something important." Larissa and the lady began to chat away while Avrin began to quietly walk off. He had no intention of staying more but he caught the elves' attention as she cautiously gazed at him and whispered enough for him to hear.

"Avrin was it?.. If you have any ill intentions I recommend you do well to keep as far from Larissa and the others as possible...I won't hesitate to protect my comrades.." Avrin was taken aback by her words but only smiled. His lips revealed but his nose and higher hidden by the protection of the hood. "I dont have any intentions of seeing any of you again...do me the favor and keep yourselves from me..." He replied not hesitating to proclaim he didn't want to have anything to do with them.

Of course Serena let out a small grunt as she watched Avrin exit the building to which Larissa turned and called out "W..Wait sir Avr-" Before she could continue a voice was heard coming from upstairs and heading down. "Ahh I'm so hungry!!! those damn guards were so irritating..." It was none other than Jin following Aleyn and Meika. Aleyn sighed and responded. "If I hadn't stopped you, you would have sent one out of the window..." He noticed his sister and Serena and waved at them both.