Chapter 18: Death

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Chapter 18 | Death

7 villages away from Tomoe's house:

"We're almost there, keep moving!" Travelling along in the pouring rain were 5 carts, each cart sheltered 8 individuals that each held a guild ranks spanning from VII to X.

"How much longer until the next Village?!" The yelling from the front cart was being drowned out by the rain, making it almost impossible for the people at the back to hear. This just made their anxiety even worse since they knew that if something were to happen to any of the carts in front of them that they wouldn't be able to hear it, whether it be an order being given or them being attacked, but they still managed to keep somewhat calm.

"Do you think we'll make it out alive Shaun?"

"Most Likely, I mean we have 6 rank X's and 12 Rank IX's. What could go wrong?"

"Yeah but that's not what I mean..."

"What do you mean then Loran?"

"Well... we're the weakest ranks here, all 8 of us are rank VII and we're facing off against the Demon King and the Nine Tailed Fox, not to mention any of the horrendous monsters they may end up summoning to fight us in their steed..."

"Well, when you put it like that, it does sound like we could very well die quite easily. But there's no need to fear, since we'll be in our own squad holding off the monsters while the higher ranks take on the Demon King and the Vixen, so there's nothing to be afraid of. As long as we stick together we'll be just fine."

The smile on Shaun's face lightened the mood in the cart, warming everyone's hearts and improving their morale. Everyone believed that they would be just fine, thinking that they would return home from battle alive.

"We've arrived at Yuana Village! Only 6 more villages to go until we reach our destination!" The driver of the cart, Matt, called to everyone inside. "That's 6 more villages until we reach our destination guys! Let's get this over and done with so we can go home and live our peaceful lives with the reward money!"

""""LET'S!!!""""

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Tomoe's POV:

3 days later:

Today there is tension, from the moment I woke up I could feel it, something isn't right. The maids were all scurrying back and forth, carrying out orders given from Mama and Papa. Jessica didn't come to wake me up either which is rather unusual, I still haven't found her but for now that's not one of my concerns.

Questioning the maids was of no help, all of them said they had received orders from the head maid from the dining room, so I guess that's my next destination. Still clad in my Pyjamas, I stride down the hallway to the dining room and burst open the door.

"Papa!? Mama!? Are you here, what's going on!?"

Nothing, not a single response. Mama and Papa weren't up stairs otherwise the maids would've been able to help me out, just what's going on?

"Tomoe?! Tomoe, dear!!"

Mama came dashing into the dining room from behind, she swept me off of my feet and into her arms, holding me tight sniffling while holding back tears.

"Darling." Papa Said. "Our homes location has been given to the king, it's sad to say but I'm afraid we're going to have to move..."

Papa's eyes weren't meeting mine, the look on his face tells me that he's just lost something he's been trying his hardest to protect.

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