Into the Unknown World

Chapter 19. Wizard's invitation | Part II

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"W... what do you mean?" I stammered asking him.

Why the hell would he want help from me? I thought.

"I am tasked originally to find humans with extraordinary potential to defeat the oppressor. This kingdom is on the verge of collapse and I am saving all that I see fit to the description." he paused and added, "You're more than enough!"

"I think what he's trying to say is you are strong and you can kill the enemy, master. " Sprigg confirmed.

"I know that, Sprigg. I am not dumb." I annoyingly replied. This pixie is really taking me for a fool. Sometimes I wonder if she thinks of me as a master. I turned to the man who's still kneeling before me and asked, "To what end? Aren't you an enemy to the lord?"

He was taken aback. I don't know if it's because I leaked a little aura or he didn't have something to answer as of the moment. He stood up and reached something in his satchel. This time, I stepped back and pointed out the item he's fetching. He is getting a small black box with symmetrical lines on its edge. Wait. That looks like an artefact! Although, it is small and lifeless. It looks just like the artefact! How? I mean, normal humans are not able to enter the Fae's domain. How did he---?

....

I thought I sensed something ominous emanating from Sprigg, but I dismissed it.

"I knew it!" He smiled.

Huh?! I scratched my head and asked, "what... is that?"

"Surely you jest, Archmage." he smiled scornfully while adding, "It's an obsidian relic from the past. It is a fragment of power from the great beings. The cornerstone of magic."

"Oh." I heaved.

So, he doesn't know that the originals call it the artefact huh.

"The great beings are?" I added.

"They are the originator of magic and creator of many races," he answered.

"Alright. You haven't answered my question yet." I asked him with a little disruption of mana to my surroundings and he knelt again.

"My fight with the lord is a mission I can't reveal. Also, It has come to our attention that you are looking for your siblings. We can help you, Archmage! Please lend us your strength too."

Sprigg who's hiding, slowly appeared with her arms crossed.

"We have heard you and why do you think we need your help, mortal!" Sprigg spoke oozing with a dark red atmosphere and with an annoyance from her tone.

When he sees Sprigg out of the blue, he shudders like a young boy that has seen a dangerous wraith for the first time with unexplainable shivering of the body. Eyes wide and mouth agape. He tripped supporting his body using one hand on the ground.

"Ah... Apologies. I-if... If I offended a spirit due to my lack of knowledge. P-please forgive me." he bowed pushing his face to the muddy soil.

"Sprigg! I told you to never come out!" I yelled and she went out to hide again while answering me through our telepathic link, "It is good for intimidation, master" then chuckled.

"Not only are you an Archmage, but you are accompanied with a high-tier sprite too."

"What do you know about them?" I asked.

"I, I only know how to recognize a being that has a lot of magical pools as my special trait. I am born with it, Archmage." he stopped and not backing down, he added, "I-i can bring you to our Royal Archmage to discuss with what you want to know and we can offer you a squad to track your siblings. Please... please go with me."