Parallel - A Virtual Reality.

V2. Chapter 12. Welcome Back! (Part 2)

After getting out of the dungeon we started running with all our might to get to the village as fast as possible, the way towards the village is full of monster like always, but this time we just slashed through them, we don't have time to sneak and wait for them to not notice.

After all the leveling up and training, we could defeat them easily, the experience isn't enough to give us any levels, but we got some useful things and even the tiniest experience is good at these stages we are in now.

'That last place was really tough... Oh! I can see a glimpse from the Village'

"We are getting near, let's keep going!" I shout to my tired comrades from the constant travel and they nod to not waste breath. Really, my Fast Recovery is really one hell of a skill in these kinds of situations.

Running like mad we are finally at the gates of the place we first started, and we can see many familiar faces waiting for us. Stopping in front of them, different emotions go through my body, as I nod and say

"We are back!"

"Yes, you are. Welcome back" Answers Eroda with a warm smile along with everyone else, it looks like they knew we were coming and thus were waiting for us in here.

We go in and talk with Eroda about the things we did, letting him catch up with the latest news. I need to give Kagito a PM too, to tell him we have arrived. Eroda seems to be glancing towards my sword as if he is trying to remember something.

"It seems Gardan's people haven't arrived yet" I say aloud.

"Oh, we spotted a platoon was coming and I sent a scout to verify who they were, and they seemed to be of Gardan. The scout is helping them get here" Answers Eroda enthusiastically

"But how did you get to Gardan?" he asks puzzledly

"Well, we ended up fighting against an enemy of the village and we went towards there to tell them about that. It ended when we asked for their help in this matter and they acceded to help us out"

"That will be very helpful; in terms of brute strength they are really powerful" Says Eroda in a thoughtful manner and continues "And sorry to ask when you have come from a long journey, but were you able to get more help from the Kingdom"

At this, we smile, and I answer with "We made a Guild, a friend of ours is being in charge for that, but it has grown quite a bit since we left them for us to go towards the Dungeon. But about getting assistance from the Kingdom we really don't know, but they might get it" I tell him upfront, it would be a pity if the Kingdom couldn't assist us for this battle, but I am confident that we will win, of course, some heavy losses on our part might occur...

"That's great news!" Says Eroda happily as if he is a child getting a Christmas present.

"And it seems you three and your new companions have gotten incredibly stronger since you left"

"Yes, we have!"

We start talking about the movements of Arapi Kingdom and an estimate date when their army will come.

It also seems that a Guild from there is going to be the main force. I expected something like that as we have formed one to defend this place, it would only be obvious for another to attack us.

We talked a bit then we split up. I open my friend list and PM our Guild Leader

- "Kagito, we have arrived at Hellish Village, as we are not really pressed on time, try to get more reinforcement or train along the way, I doubt you will take much time coming here"

-I will, I was about to head towards the Lord of Vastri city to tell him of our departure, I will ask if they can lend us any assistance

- "Okay, thank you for everything!" I tell him. I am really grateful for his help and feel very satisfied with Eliana's management of the guild, they have gone above all expectations.