Edit: Corrected a major mistake. Kregron is supposed to have one working eye.
Kregron Letarion stared into the night sky, lying comfortably on in the middle of a vast grassland. Nocturnal animals could be seen wandering around the mercenary but kept a noticeable distance away from the man. He paid no heed to the beasts, lost in thought as his eye gazed upon the numerous glittering stars. For once, a peaceful look fell upon his face. Until a torrent of unpleasant memories flooded his mind, making him frown. Sitting up straight, Kregron shook his head, attempting to push the memories into a dark corner of his mind. Once he had failed to do so for a minute, Kregron stood up and scanned the landscape.
It was rather breezy and Kregron took in a deep breath. Suddenly, he drew his pistol and aimed it straight in an elderly man's mouth. "Speak now or be forever silent, wizard."
"Divono Minustorm, Sage of the Four Winds. At your service." The wizard took a few steps back and bowed graciously. Kregron did not lower his weapon. His main concern was the wizard's tall staff. Its sleek metallic design reminded Kregron of the beautiful architecture he had seen in the industrial nation, Lionaron. Then it hit him.
"You are the mage in Gaidrium's team. The ones who are believed to be on an insane suicide mission into the heartland of the Black Dragons' land. What business do you have with me?" Kregron lowered his firearm, eyeing Divono's pulsating staff. The ageing wizard stuck his staff into the ground casually and slowly reached into his cloak, in search of something.
"Kregron Letarion, have you ever wonder about your parents? Why did they left you behind at that orphanage? Why do you have that eye and why do you possess such a left arm? Have you?" Divono fished out a musty envelope. Kregron spotted some fading lettering on the surface but could not comprehend the writing. Looking back at those old eyes, the mercenary realised the wizard was blind.
"Yeah, I did thought about that. I do not care for the reasons. If the envelope is to search for my beginnings, keep it to yourself. I have no use for it." Kregron replied coldly but Divono maintained his ground. At that moment, Kregron thought he saw a younger Divono, a handsome and charming man who was the love of many women. A war hero, the one who stood against Necro as a bold sacrifice to allow victory for the Alliance of the Living.
"No, this information is not for that, Mr Letarion. But I digress. What is your reason to exist?" Divono watched Kregron as the mercenary flinched at the question.
"How did you know?" Kregron raised his pistol and materialised a massive tar-black claymore. Divono held out his hands in peace. "A journey you will undergo to uncover the answer. I will leave this here for you. Take it if you wish. But if you don't, an innocent life is at stake."
Divono walked towards his staff, his back turned to Kregron. The wizard pulled out it out of the ground and paused momentarily. "I hope you do read what is inside, Kregron Letarion. I know you do not wish to have more guilt on your conscience."
A light wind picked up and a flurry of leaves covered the old man. As quickly as it came, the wind stopped, the falling leaves revealing a missing wizard.
I'm going to die, am I? Lisa Felinas Sunwolf thought to herself, her tears welling up in her eyes as she could not pull them away from the face of her assassins. They all bore visages filled with hatred and prejudice. The teenage Relican pulled her body in closer as the surrounding murderers edged nearer. What have I done to deserve this?
She was on her way to visit her god-uncle at a cafeteria near the Rogrus Headquarters in Carotrox when her convoy was ambushed by these brutes. Her bodyguards were skilled but the enemies were overwhelming in numbers. Soon, her living armour fell to the ground, dead as could be and Lisa was trapped in a wall of knives and hot breath.
One of them raised his axe in glee but only to have his head cleaved off by a terrifying thick black object. The men screamed in terror as they wheeled around, recognising their assailant instantly. Lisa watched in horror as the men were rapidly cut down into bits. She gagged when she saw a man crushed into gory bits.
Kregron strode up to the lady, who was still horrified by the bloody scene. Looking behind with a mild curious gaze, Kregron simply ignored the carnage he had left behind. Proffering a bloody hand to Lisa, Kregron beckoned her to grab it. The lady fainted immediately.
"Stop sir! You shall not pass-" Kregron showed a parchment to the Rogrus officer and continued on when the officer remained silent and backed off. He adjusted his luggage in his back and sighed.
The civilians stared at Kregron as he strode past, his body still covered in blood and bits of flesh. He paid no attention to their stares and glares, their whispers and murmurs. His mind and heart were focused on the goal: to reach the Sunwolf mansion located at the northwest of the capital of Carotrox. It would take him a few hours to reach by foot but Kregron was comfortable with it. He hated relying on others. If he could kill without a gun or sword, he would forgo them.
After a few more stops by patrolling Rogrus officers, Kregron arrived at the gates of the Sunwolves' family home. When he took in the sight of the gates, Kregron smirked when they did not give off an imposing feeling. Rather, they passed off as a welcoming sight. Spotting an interface screen at the right of the gates, Kregron moved in front of it. Looking around, Kregron carefully placed Lisa sitting against the wall. Then he activated the device with a touch on the screen.
As he waited, Kregron could not help but think back to the time when he first read the letter in the envelope.
It went, "A journey begins with a single interference. Locate Lisa Felinas Sunwolf, daughter of Maganon Devon Sunwolf and Neela Felinas. It is of utmost importance to rescue her completely unharmed from her captors. How you will deal with the captors is entirely up to you. The next and last obective of this mission is to become her bodyguard. Only then will your journey truly starts towards the answer you are seeking.
Sincerely and love you always,
Koi."
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