The Arcadia Chronicles III: Wood Elf Quest

Elven Leap Gate

Third person's POV

Kiyan fell silent as they went back to the castle, even during their grand dinner, he barely spoke a word. He keeps on recalling the face of the little Elvish girl.

Big brother.

He gasped for the voice in his head sounded familiar to him. Wilhelmina, who sat beside him, noticed his slight action What is it, Kiyan? He swallowed first then forcing a smile No, it's nothing. She observed Kiyan's face a bit longer Is that so? Okay.

Kiyan's POV

I immediately went to the room that was given to me after our dinner.

I put my swords aside and lay on the bed.

Without my intention, my tears began to pool my eyes and they trickled down my face. I sat and wipe my eyes Huh?.. Why am I crying? That little Elvish girl popped in my mind again.

My name is Sofia.

I sniffled Geez, the two of you have the same name, right, Sophie'? Flame flew right in the window Master! Why are you crying?! Did someone hurt you?! I'll get rid of them immediately!

I wiped my eyes No, actually, I met a little girl--

A little girl hurt you, Master?! What does she look like?! I'll eliminate her!

No, wait, let me finish talking!

I lay on my bed while Flame landed on the bedpost Before everything, what I mean is that before I became a swordsman and I was still living in my town, I have a little sister named Sophia. She was killed when those Zenthril Clan mages attacked my town, I miss her so much along with my parents. Just earlier, after several years since her death and not once since then that I heard her name, I met an Elvish girl named Sofia as well. Knowing her name that's the same as my sister's, I felt sad again.

I understand, Master. You must really miss her.

Nope, you can't eat dinner yet, brother!

Huh? Why not?

You must wash yourself first, you look dirty from playing with Janus!

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Brother, that's not the way to cut the rose shrubs! You're going to ruin them!

You just said to cut them, so I'm just cutting them.

But the roses are beautiful, they should be cut beautifully as well!

I don't understant what you're saying!

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Don't cry anymore, Soph', the bullies are gone, we kicked their butts!

But...But, you and brother are hurt!

It's okay, Sophia, we'll protect you as long as we're here.

Thank you so much, Janus, brother!

Hey, not so tight now, Soph'.

I smiled slightly I sure do, Flame.

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Two days later...

Third person's POV

At the start of dawn, the human visitors of the castle woke up early, preparing themselves for the quest - Liliana tied her long, snow-white hair to a single ponytail fashion, Alexander wore the coat with the crest of Masamune Clan embroidered by Liliana herself. Elsa, Erica, and Sylvana wore their armor and fitted them as comfortable as possible, Stein wore the bands with rows of kunai knives around his forearms before wearing his usual white, long-sleeved coat.