New Life Online 214 Life Guild Meeting

Ugh... I opened my eyes and the first thing that got my attention was the red sky... Did I somehow fall asleep? Wait... I can't move... What is happening!

"Settle down there, Sea Lion. You have to rest for now. You inhaled too much scent from Paralysis Flowers nearby. A couple of weirdos showed up but I was able to defeat them by myself. So for now, relax and enjoy the sunset while my water spell cleanses your body." Osia...

This is the first time I've heard about that kind of flower. I'm not really familiar with this place. If not because of her, I'd be dead or captured by now.

So like what she said, I rested for a while waiting for the sun to come down. After a while, I can now move freely. It's getting dark though and we're still far from where we need to go.

"Thanks, Osia. I guess having someone to look for my back isn't that really bad. How did you know that there's a trap there?"

"Everyone knows that this path is filled with different kinds of plants that cause different status ailments like paralysis, poison, sleep and other more. If it's only asleep abnormal status, I could just slap you and wake you up. That's why we avoid going through this path. Is this the first time pa.s.sing here?" She seems knowledgable too.

"Yeah, I used the Storm Seeker's path earlier and somehow, it's not that welcoming too. There's a lot of patrols and monsters." While I readied my things to start to get moving.

"You must have good sneaking abilities to bypa.s.s their security, not good with smelling stuff, though. Haha." No, there's no scent at all. If there is, then I could have sensed it for sure. We stood up and started moving.

"I swear I have the best senses you'll ever imagine but the scent you were talking about didn't have a smell at all. That's how it got me in the first place."

"Sure, sure... My monster soul helped me so I didn't even know there's a trap at all. Her pa.s.sive is it blocks every possible status effects to me. My monster soul is telling me that you don't have one... Is that true?" She asked curiously. That's one overpowered pa.s.sive too.

"Oh... Yes, I don't have one. It's not that I don't like using one but somehow, I prefer not to have one."

"Everyone has their own reasons. So anyway, who is this friend you are talking about?" She asks too much...

"We're heading to the Life Guild."

"That guild is a bada.s.s! I heard they freed the slaves from the Raven's Guild. Not only that, their guild leader bested my sister! I want to meet this guy who my sister can't stop talking about." She... seems to be really excited. I didn't expect that kind of reaction.

"Well, don't get too excited. I heard he doesn't often stay in their guild. We're just going to visit them and ask if they are still up for the alliance because somehow, their guild is not pretty doing well with their members lately."

"Aye, aye Captain! I might as well get an autograph from Scy. Sis would really flip out if she knew that I got one. Haha." She really likes to talk that much.

We talked a bit more while running as fast as we can. It's good to see that she can really run fast as well. I also tried my best to cover my face to avoid inhaling something that would also affect me.

After a while, we managed to get past the Raven's Path. The bright moons' light burns my eyes. We're still far but it's a good thing that we're safe. We are now in the gra.s.sland, Order of Light's territory. Heading west would lead us to the north part of gra.s.sland and the entrance of the Forest that would lead us to Life Guild.

Monsters nearby are not strong enough to show aggression. As we move, they just stay away from us. This girl with me is also high level, I can tell. I heard someone from Drowned Trident is as strong as the Guild Leader but I can't be so sure if this girl is that one.

We reached the entrance of the forest without any problems. Ambushes are common on the Raven's Path but Osia defeating a bunch would tell them that we're not for them to mess with.

-Near Life Guild-

"Hey, look! There's a light coming from there! It must be the Life Guild! Woah, this trip is paying off for the tiredness I feel right now." Yup, it sure does.

"Their village is not as beautiful as yours but it's a good place to enjoy casual celebrations and stuff. It's like they are all family there. Try talking to Elou, he likes to talk to girls." Elou's a good guy but creepy sometimes. It would be better if he'd talk to Osia instead of me.

"Wow! Elou, the archer guy?! His shots are like impossible to do and yet he can kill someone from really far away! He's like the ultimate sniper!" And yeah... I can't tell if she's on some herbs...

"Akko and Lili are like both G.o.ddesses too with their awesome powerful spells! I really want to meet them as soon as possible!" Just... stop it already.

And yeah... she didn't stop her blabbering for a while. That made me realize that time moves so slow... but for some reason, we are getting near so fast.

I'm getting really tired of traveling. I feel like I'm going to faint anytime soon. I wish we could have a good welcome like last time.

"Wait, something's coming." I alerted Osia as I've felt movements up ahead.

*SWOOOOOOs.h.!.+* Two individuals showed up. Their weapons are sheathed and that means this is not kind of ambush. It looks like they are a.s.sa.s.sins because of their equipment.

They stayed there for a couple of minutes and no one has said anything yet.

"Uhmmm... Who are you guys again?" Is it just me or are they really that serious?

"Elou found you guys earlier so he told us to escort you to our guild. I'm Beat and this is Kaita. Let's go?" Beat, he says... Thankfully, we have company.

"What are you guys? Serious squad or something?" Osia asked... good way to greet someone.

"Yeah, something like that. I'm sorry about Kaita, she's pretty cold. Also, we are here because Miss Petula asked us to." Oh! Sis!

"That's good to hear. Let's go then. Osia, Petula is my sister. She's with Life Guild." I informed Osia.

"Oh! That girl who summons demons! That's just crazy and cool! Let's go then!" Why is she impressed by everyone...

"You must have traveled really far. Don't worry we're not that far. Our inn managers prepared good food and beds for you guys." After hearing those words, I felt weaker...

-Life Guild-

We arrived at their guild. Nothing has changed since I last visited. I saw an awfully familiar girl running towards me. It's Petula.

"Chara! Why didn't you take your dinner?!" Someone is angry with me... I was really hoping to talk to her in real life too but both of us are busy...

"It's nice to see you too, Sis,"

"I know it's bothersome to eat but please eat or you won't get better. Oh, who's this with you?" I might need to introduce her...

"Oh, she's Osia. She's the sister of Sh.e.l.la, guild leader of Drowned Trident. Also, these guys guided us here." I replied and also thanked the guys.

"h.e.l.lo there, Osia. Let's go to the Guild Hall for now and have a good meal." She insisted.

"Thank you! You are so kinder than what they have told me! I'm so hungry as a shark!" Osia replied.

"Told you what? Did Sis told you something about me?!" Petula exclaimed.

"Settle down, Sis. Haha. No one's saying things about you. Osia is just hungry. So let's just eat, ok?" I asked and smiled at her.

"Yeah, I have to wait for you guys before I eat so let's go and meet the others."

I can tell that Osia is impressed by this small guild. Also, their numbers are fewer than the last time. It's like half of them are gone. I don't know why but this is not a good sign.

-Life Guild Hall-

We arrived at their guild hall and as expected, only Elou, Akko, and the Elf Leader are inside. Why is Elf Leader here, though?

"It's been a while, Chara. So, I guess you guys want updates about our situation right now, right?" Elou started talking as Petula invited us to sit down. Where is the food you were talking about?

"Yeah, I heard that some of your guild members decided to switch sides and as I can see right now, I guess the rumors are true,"

"You're right. Zia and Leion chose to help their family members. Also, Zia's and Leion's teammates decided to come with them. It's a tough decision for us to let them go but if we're in their shoes, then we'd choose to help our family too." Akko explained.

"I understand. So where's Scy and the others?" And where's the food?

"Scy, Lili, and Elle are not here. They are not here because of training. It's their turn today. But you can always tell me what you want to say and I can just tell him." Elou suggested.

"Well, to tell you honestly, we know that you are also in a terrible spot here. Every guild around you is an enemy, besides Feywilds. Do you still want to join us in the war? Ravens, Hearth Fire, Vanguards and Order of Lights have a high chance of capturing your guild." I explained though I guess they already know this.

"If they can, they should have done that in the first place, right? But they haven't made a decision yet, meaning they are not sure if they can really do that or not. Numbers won't really matter when it comes to Scy, not to mention there's Akko. For your question, yes, we will join the fight. It would be nice to see how strong Zia and Leion have become." It looks like they want to test their members as well.

"Well, if you say so. We expect to see you guys when the time comes. Thank you." I said my thanks.

"I guess you brought a good looking company. What's a girl like you doing in a place like this?" Elou started talking with Osia...

And Osia started talking to him but it seems like she's just talking about nothing important... really.

"Don't worry, Scy will be here as soon as you wake up later after resting. He died from the last invasion and that is why he's trying his best to level up as fast as he can with the others.

"Miss Akko! Urgent news!" She was alerted by someone.

"What happened?" Akko asked Beat.

"A large numbers of armies from Ravens, Order of Light and Storm Seekers were spotted near Dragoons City! I guess they are planning to siege the city!" What?! I haven't eaten anything yet!

"Call Scy and the others. Let's show these jerks not to play with fire." Still no food for me...