Spectral Regalia

Ch 52: Wayfarer Village

Asura and Avrin spent a bit of time heading towards the village. They were in no real rush, Avrin mostly wanted to take in the sights that was the lifestyle of the people living in this area. They noticed merchants peddling, what seemed to be an assortment of vegetables as well as fruits.

Others seemed to be tending to caged beasts Avrin had never seen before, although one was familiar. One of the gorilla creatures Avrin had issues with before. Asura noticed it as he eyed it curiously "Stupid thing let itself get caught..." Avrin chuckled and spoke "Reminds me of someone I know"

Asura growled quietly as he knew Avrin was talking about him. "Asura, im guessing this is your first time around so many people. How do you feel?" Asura looked around a bit. He was hidden under a thick cloak that covered his entire body, and he was at least nearly a full meter taller than Avrin.

"I've never seen these things before...What are they Master?" Asura spoke, referring to the humans. It was obvious, considering he spent his entire life in the forest and was then taken by the Sylph.

"Oh, the people? They're called humans. You didn't think the Sylph were the only ones who had that sort of look, did you?"

Asura mumbled curious words to himself before him and Avrin continued down the path. Avrin stopped as he gazed to the side to see a man dressed in a robe, standing on what seemed to be a platform. The man seemed to be dressed like a clown, but had a sort of mage like vibe.

Avrin decided to watch for a bit. After he spotted the man playing with magic as he had summoned spheres of fire and began to juggle them while the crowd applauded and threw coins, he saw another nearby man who was casually dressed.

This show of playful magic seemed to appeal to the young children that lived here or came with the merchant convoys.

Asura spoke in a boastful manner "Stupid magic like that doesn't look impressive." Avrin continued on with Asura as the show stopped for a bit for the mage/clown to rest.

As they neared the gate of the village, an abundance of activity welled up. For those who couldn't get into the village that seemed heavily guarded, they had set up shop to sell their wares.

While there were several beggars lined up at dirt corner of the village, Avrin frowned. He had never liked the sight of seeing people down on their luck, but he didn't know their circumstances so he continued on.

As he approached the gate, while waiting in line, there seemed to be a small scuffle outside. A man was yelling at a guard. "What do you mean we can't get in without the proper paperwork!! This is the first time I've heard of such stupid shit" The man roared into the face of the guard.

He seemed to give a disgruntled look as he gazed at the man. "I don't make the rules, I only follow them. If you want to take this up with someone, go to GreenWing village east of here and get one there"

The guard spoke. And from there the man seemed to become more aggressive. Although Avrin frowned quietly "Paperwork? I guess it would make sense. I'm guessing it has something to do with lowering crime?" Avrin's theory wasn't far off.

The reason behind the paperwork was to keep tabs on people that may be wanted criminals that may have bounties on their head, or even people of importance so the village knew how to handle them.

"Master, do we have this paperwork?.." Asura spoke curiously. He had no knowledge about affairs or objects of the commonplace world.

"Not at all Asura. But fear not, I have a plan." Avrin grinned as his turn came up. The guard eyed Avrin first before looking at Asura and began to sweat a bit.