The Divine Summoner II (bxb)

Chapter 32

A/N I owe you guys far too much so here it is. Don't mind the typos, English is not my first language.

I gathered both the Sprites and the Saplings at the twelfth room at the two hundred and fortieth stair.

"Congratulations. You have been chosen to be a part of Nature Hall's family. To the thirteen Elves who were chosen as first batch of Sprites, remember. Joining us is not temporary, you will belong here for a lifetime. Of course, we won't restrict your freedom and you can do whatever you want. The only place you are not allowed to enter is the ground floor where my room is located . You can only enter when I call for a meeting. That is the only thing I want from you and your absolute loyalty. I promise you, you won't regret joining here.

"As for the Saplings, it's the same as the Sprites. However, you have a couple of restrictions. One of them is that, you can't go down below this floor. The thirteenth room and below is exclusive for Nature Hall's members only. Aside from that, you can only join in minor activities such as restoring the woods near the Village. If you want to be a part of us, you have to do your best and show us that you really want to be here. There are many benefits in joining here and one of them is owning a Dream Butterfly. So do your best if you want to obtain more."

After speaking to them, I went to my room at the ground and let Finn assign the Sprites to their rooms. The Saplings have to go home since they're not members yet.

'Yosh. Tomorrow, I'll ask for permission to go to our first ever mission.'

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The next morning, I immediately went to Elder Orion's place to ask permission.

"You want to ask me if you are allowed to go out?"

"Yeah." I replied nervously.

The Grand Elder's face was so serious that you can't help but gulp. However, he started laughing. I looked around in confusion, what so funny?

"Sorry. It's just that, seeing your face so afraid was so funny."

He chuckled.

"Skylar, remember this, you can do whatever you want. You don't need to ask for my permission and if you want to go out then go out. I won't restrict you. Just be cautious of the dangers around and protect your followers."

I beamed at his words.

"I promise I will."

I went back to the Nature Hall and spread the good news. All of us cheered and celebrated.

"Please gather all the Saplings at the top. When all are gathered, let us go out."

I went to my room and sat on my chair releasing a sigh. I looked around but there is nothing much. While looking around wondering what I am going to do to improve my room, I noticed a shining thing on a bag.

Now that I remember it, this bag was my companion when I was still travelling.

I opened it and I saw a very beautiful dagger on it. I took it and held it above. I completely forgot about this. It was the dagger I found at an abandoned Dwarven Village. I thought it was just an ordinary dagger but I experienced its might when I fed it with my magic power. Its red gem on its hilt started to glow and the edges of blades produced a red hue. When I wounded it to some renegade on a lawless city, the man turned to a corpse after just a few minutes. The people were so afraid they banished me away and hope that I would never go back.

If I remember it correctly, this dagger should have words engraved on it. I held it above on the sun and true to my words, the words 'Property of The Queen' was there.