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With the griffen down, he checked over each party member for any unhealed injuries. He was released that everyone at their best. They leave the body for the forest creatures to snack on. They exit the forest with a sense of fulfillment that they did a good job “well everyone, you did good work, and an extant use of magic by the spell casters, “ he said as they walked back to the guild “you did well to draw it ire Lance “ Grinta say “that’s my job soaking up damage, so you all don’t have to” Lance says puffing out his chest “well master just make sure you live a long time” Kelly said firmly the other enslaved people join in on that.

“with me and grinta at your side, lord. Our group is almost the strongest force on this world,” Melody says, pride plainly in her voice “don’t get too overconfident, Melody. That could lead to our downfall,” grinta says cautiously. “Yeah, we’re not that strong, but we’re a good group,” Lance says mildly “bring on some more monsters, and we shall carve a path of destruction through them,” Melody says, trying without success to sing “a bard you not Melody, I prefer hearing your moans of pleasure at night to that dribble, “ Lance says “here!” everyone else says they burst out laughing.

They get back to the guild with little or no fuss; they turn in their quest “well, I’m torn. I still feel like we could fight some more, but I think it is ok to rest,” he says after there paid “why don’t we rest for the night then head to the next guildhall with the quest for the monster in it “ he says they each nod “master I don’t think we will find the monster quest any more “ Kelly says looking off into the distance “what why “ he ask “well then. Stars say that the calm is coming on as it is a time when the monster goes into hiding during that it is almost impossible to find monsters during the calm,” Kelly says. The others nod.

“And just how long is this calm,” he asked, unsure of what she would say “well, lord, the calm can last any were from one year up to five years the time is unknown, you will know when it ends because the moon glows blood red. And you know when it starts because a special star appears in the sky for a week” he shakes his head “what do we do for five years?” He asked, not too sure of what to do “well, we can always go back to Emily kingdom and check if there anything we can do for her” Melody says after waiting in the pub area for what seemed like forever they retire to each of the rooms.

After making love to his slaves and Melody, he falls asleep the following day. He wakes up refreshed and feeling good. He did not remember his dream last night and suspected he did not have one. After checking up with the secretary, “ I’m sorry, but the star of calm appeared last night so that no more monster quest will be available, please enjoy the calm,” the secretary says when he broaches the subject with the guild.

“ok, come on, ever one, let’s head back to Emily’s kingdom,” he says. Lion and lily look unsure of themselves “what if your wife does not like us” lion says. “Oh, I’m sure sshe will like you. sshe very open-minded,” grinta says knowingly. “Yeah, don’t be sad, “ he said “just don’t sell us no matter what happens,” lily says, sounding scared. “I would not dream of it after all. I love you all,” he says, pulling the two of them into a group hug “this will be my first time meeting his wife two, you know,” Kelly said “well, his wife ordered him to bye you though,” the lion said, “yes she not expecting us” lily says.

“Come now, where’s that bravery you show in battle?” he asks the blush “that’s one thing. this is a matter of the heart, though “well, I won’t sell you no matter what, ok you two are carrying my child, and I want them as much as I want my other children,” he says not too sure how that would work if he sold them and you know what he was never going to sell them not for any price, Emily can get over it if she has a problem “well come on you two, “ he says as he watches them fuss over the clothes they were wearing.

But they were obedient And lined up “well, amber open a portal to you know where,” he says “yes, master,” she says and chants for a while, and the portal snaps open “Ok, everyone in,” he says grinta does not need any prodding nether does Melody and Kelly he “come now don’t make me order you two,” he says firmly they nod and step through the portal he follows behind last was amber having opened the portal it snaps shut behind her. At the same time, they could not get to the castle using this method. They could arrive at the city gate.

With no trouble, they found themself at the castle as soon as the servant saw him there ushered inside “well, Emily is currently on a matter of great importance, with the other royals, so sit and relax here, “ the servant says smoothly “well you can wait for her, but I’m going to find the royal wizard “ Grinta says to leave them, to wait in well care for the waiting room. They were served snacks from the kitchen lion, and lily could not seem to calm down. They kept pacing around the room. And two hours after they arrive. Emily comes out to greet them “welcome, Lance. It’s good too. See you,” she says, hugging him then kissing him. “I see you got two more women following you. Should I be worried?” Emily asked, looking at. Lily and lion “Master calls me lily I’m a ranger,” she says, bowing “master calls me a lion, and I’m an archer,” she says, bowing. “I’m Kelly, and I’m the cleric you had his bye,” she says.

Emily looks them over. “I guess you already got pregnant as you did me,” Emily says, looking at him accusingly, “You said I could have as many women as I want,” he says “yes, but one should not sleep with one’s servant, oh well you’re the other worlder, so everything is good, “ Emily says taking each of there hands and shaking them “ we’re not worthy” lion, Kelly, and lily say “come now you may be slaves, but I can see how much Lance loves you already, now where’s Grita I was hoping to talk to her,” Emily said looking around “she went after the royal wizard with lust in her mind,” Lance says deadpan.

“Well, good for them; I guess your all here because the calm had descended on us,” Emily says. He nods. “I was at a loss as to what to do, so I came here,” he said, “looking for work already, I’m sure you would make good guards,” she says, sounding unsure as to if she wanted to ask some other thing from them “ok out with it Emily there something on your plat you’re having trouble with share it with us” she nods and sighs “ok you know my uncle right,” she asks “yah the one that tried to kidnap you then kill you when that failed,” he asks she nods “well I have it on good Authority He stirring up trouble in one of our enemy kingdoms,” she says firmly “let me guess he is trying to start a war,” Lance says without any humor.

“Yes, that would be right, oh we know where he is and what he is doing, just no one that belongs to the royal household can do anything about it,” she says, “and I come in how?” He asks. She smiles “well, as the other worlder, you have sermon rights, you can go into the kingdom and bring my uncle back, and if you can’t or he refuses to come and fights you, you have royal permission to deal with him as you please,” she said “how come that did not sound like an order, “ he asks.

“well, you being the otherworld, no one can rightfully give you orders, not even royalty, all I can do is ask you to do me this favor, I will not think any less of you and nether will my people, you place is sucker as my husband, one I bond my self to you in that way I can not discard you no matter what happens,” she said firmly “so what do you uncle look like,” he asks she goes to the wall and plucks a picture from it. Then he turns to Rwanda and hands him the picture. “Here,” she says.

He takes the picture and looks at it. Her uncle looks like a relatively young elven man of indeterminate Age witch was typical for elves; he knew that Emily would outlive him and his slaves by a great deal. The man’s silver hair was cropped short, his eyes we dark black he varied muscular, which was odd for an elf. It did not matter what he was wearing, and he seemed to be just ahead taller than Emily’s father.

“well, you can have the picture back,” he says, handing it back to her; she looks at it sadly “he used to be such a good man when I was younger,” Emily says, placing the picture back on the wall “if I catch him what’s to become of him,” Lance ask not concerned for the man just involved for Emily and how she is feeling “oh he is slated for the church of contracts,” she says mildly “well at least he is not going to die” Lance offers patting her on the should, the others look unclear what to do “ok well head out as soon as possible, “ he says she shacks her head.