Chapter 162: The Hollow Woods
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"Finally," heaved Reve.
Closing his room door, he dragged his poor body on his bed and took a deep breath.
Right now, the only thing he desired to do was to sleep comfortably. The rest could wait till tomorrow.
However, could it be that easy…..?
Just as he was about to fully shut his mind, he heard knockings on the door.
"Oh, for fucking sake," cursed Reve.
He unwillingly stood up from his bed and moved toward the door. Opening it slightly, he saw the close-up view of a lady in her nightgown looking back at him.
Recognizing the lady, Reve fully opened the door, "Lady Lithia, can I assume the purpose of your visit is to play the part of a succubus?"
"Surely, your mind is still as adventurous as ever," smiled the blonde-haired lady as she walked into the room calmly with an object in her hands.
Reve directed her to a seat where he set the tables with his gentle skills, "Now. Now. You know better than to fault me, Lady Lithia. A woman does not simply visit a man at night. Where I'm from, it is called a 'spellbind nighties'. A night filled with violent yet attractive captivations....."
Lady Lithia of the Archaic Mysteries Club revealed a scornful look, "Yet, here am I, at the silent hours of the night, in your humble abode, and you seem to have no interest in me whatsoever. Do you only claim a glib tongue?"
Reve smiled. His hands ruffled the smooth hair of Lithia as he brought his face in front of her. His breath resonated with hers as they shared the same air.
"I'm mostly tame when I know not for certain if my lady friend is toying with me," whispered Reve.
Lithia blushed at this outlandish display. She faked a cough before picking up the cup of tea presented on the table.
Tasting it, Lithia instantly found a topic of diversion, "I must say, I didn't expect your tea-making skills to go up a notch. I almost thought you were a lost cause."
Reve smirked, "Well, I did have the best teacher. Not all teachers would force the art of tea-making on their students. You should feel proud."
Once again, a familiar red hue creased Lithia's face, but this time, it was that of faint shame. After all, Reve did not lie. After having found out Reve's helplessness in the art of tea-making, she demanded he get better.
Lithia adjusted herself as she spoke genuinely, "I also never knew the etiquette lessons I casually gave you would create the fine gentleman that is before me."
"Well, what can I say? Once I put my mind to it, there is nothing that can stop me. Hmmmm....Lady Lithia, should I assume that you simply came here to flirt with me?" said Reve.
The young lady sighed as she dropped her cup, "Hush! Drop the formalities. You have had enough fun as it is. And….my visit has a purpose, unfortunately for you."
The casual bant between these two individuals showed that truly Reve had made some friends within his few months at NIRA. His and Lithia's story went way back to their very first mission together.
He had to say, even he was embarrassed when she called his mannerisms barbaric. It came with no derogatory intentions so Reve took it lightly. However, it didn't stop him from attempting to best her in her so-called noble mannerism.
Finally, he was successful!
Feeling victorious, Reve laid on his bed as he spoke with her. This time, he spoke in his normal speech mannerisms.
"So, why do you seek me?" asked Reve.
Lithia revealed the contents in her hands. It was a letter with an unfamiliar insignia inscribed on it, which she later offered to Reve.
"What is it?" queried Reve.
"A letter of invitation from Lord Rycharde. He is holding a large banquet and requests your presence," told Lithia
Reve went into deep thoughts as he ruminated on the name drop, "Lord Rycharde, huh...?"
"Surely, you haven't forgotten about him?"
"No, but he does bring back some old memories, doesn't he? Back then, we struggled for two months before completing the mission he deigned on us."
Lithia laughed out loud. Yet, she still retained her womanly vibe, "Oh, yes, how can I forget those horrorful months? In truth, I thought the same as you when I received the invitation."
"One cannot simply forget those two months," sighed Reve.
...…
Just a while after Reve had befriended the enigmatic Lady Lithia, they were soon posed with a mission. The other club members gave it to Reve to be his first big mission and Lithia was asked to assist him as the two were quite close.
However, it was not all warmly as they had expected.
This mission…..was absolutely hideous in nature.
The details of the missions were such, "Identify these items."
Back then, seeing this, Reve was immensely delighted. He had thought that the mission was only considered 'big' because the commission was larger than the norm, being around 100 silver coins.
However, Reve and Lithia would soon come to understand that the mission was insane!
For starters, the items were acquired from a campaign in the Hollow Woods. This piece of information was enough to complicate anything.
The Hollow Woods was perhaps one of the most dangerous locations in all of Xoris, not just Narva. It was a system of interlinked forests that connected to almost all kingdoms of Xoris and was the sole habitation for magical creatures that terrorized the land of Xoris.
This large part of Xoris held records of beautiful and grim historical events that took place in early Xoris. The battles of the Second World War. The final battle of the Witch War. The birth of the Kingdom of Arania.
However, such vast wealth could not be recovered as the creatures that lurked in those woods would not hesitate to kill any trespassers.
That was why over the years, some humans would conduct campaigns to explore the parts of the Hollow Woods. The ideal was that if they gradually expanded the explored region, they would uncover all parts of the forest.
A good plan......if one did not factor the bizarreness of the magical creatures
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"Finally," heaved Reve.
Closing his room door, he dragged his poor body on his bed and took a deep breath.
Right now, the only thing he desired to do was to sleep comfortably. The rest could wait till tomorrow.
However, could it be that easy…..?
Just as he was about to fully shut his mind, he heard knockings on the door.
"Oh, for fucking sake," cursed Reve.
He unwillingly stood up from his bed and moved toward the door. Opening it slightly, he saw the close-up view of a lady in her nightgown looking back at him.
Recognizing the lady, Reve fully opened the door, "Lady Lithia, can I assume the purpose of your visit is to play the part of a succubus?"
"Surely, your mind is still as adventurous as ever," smiled the blonde-haired lady as she walked into the room calmly with an object in her hands.
Reve directed her to a seat where he set the tables with his gentle skills, "Now. Now. You know better than to fault me, Lady Lithia. A woman does not simply visit a man at night. Where I'm from, it is called a 'spellbind nighties'. A night filled with violent yet attractive captivations....."
Lady Lithia of the Archaic Mysteries Club revealed a scornful look, "Yet, here am I, at the silent hours of the night, in your humble abode, and you seem to have no interest in me whatsoever. Do you only claim a glib tongue?"
Reve smiled. His hands ruffled the smooth hair of Lithia as he brought his face in front of her. His breath resonated with hers as they shared the same air.
"I'm mostly tame when I know not for certain if my lady friend is toying with me," whispered Reve.
Lithia blushed at this outlandish display. She faked a cough before picking up the cup of tea presented on the table.
Tasting it, Lithia instantly found a topic of diversion, "I must say, I didn't expect your tea-making skills to go up a notch. I almost thought you were a lost cause."
Reve smirked, "Well, I did have the best teacher. Not all teachers would force the art of tea-making on their students. You should feel proud."
Once again, a familiar red hue creased Lithia's face, but this time, it was that of faint shame. After all, Reve did not lie. After having found out Reve's helplessness in the art of tea-making, she demanded he get better.
Lithia adjusted herself as she spoke genuinely, "I also never knew the etiquette lessons I casually gave you would create the fine gentleman that is before me."
"Well, what can I say? Once I put my mind to it, there is nothing that can stop me. Hmmmm....Lady Lithia, should I assume that you simply came here to flirt with me?" said Reve.
The young lady sighed as she dropped her cup, "Hush! Drop the formalities. You have had enough fun as it is. And….my visit has a purpose, unfortunately for you."
The casual bant between these two individuals showed that truly Reve had made some friends within his few months at NIRA. His and Lithia's story went way back to their very first mission together.
He had to say, even he was embarrassed when she called his mannerisms barbaric. It came with no derogatory intentions so Reve took it lightly. However, it didn't stop him from attempting to best her in her so-called noble mannerism.
Finally, he was successful!
Feeling victorious, Reve laid on his bed as he spoke with her. This time, he spoke in his normal speech mannerisms.
"So, why do you seek me?" asked Reve.
Lithia revealed the contents in her hands. It was a letter with an unfamiliar insignia inscribed on it, which she later offered to Reve.
"What is it?" queried Reve.
"A letter of invitation from Lord Rycharde. He is holding a large banquet and requests your presence," told Lithia
Reve went into deep thoughts as he ruminated on the name drop, "Lord Rycharde, huh...?"
"Surely, you haven't forgotten about him?"
"No, but he does bring back some old memories, doesn't he? Back then, we struggled for two months before completing the mission he deigned on us."
Lithia laughed out loud. Yet, she still retained her womanly vibe, "Oh, yes, how can I forget those horrorful months? In truth, I thought the same as you when I received the invitation."
"One cannot simply forget those two months," sighed Reve.
...…
Just a while after Reve had befriended the enigmatic Lady Lithia, they were soon posed with a mission. The other club members gave it to Reve to be his first big mission and Lithia was asked to assist him as the two were quite close.
However, it was not all warmly as they had expected.
This mission…..was absolutely hideous in nature.
The details of the missions were such, "Identify these items."
Back then, seeing this, Reve was immensely delighted. He had thought that the mission was only considered 'big' because the commission was larger than the norm, being around 100 silver coins.
However, Reve and Lithia would soon come to understand that the mission was insane!
For starters, the items were acquired from a campaign in the Hollow Woods. This piece of information was enough to complicate anything.
The Hollow Woods was perhaps one of the most dangerous locations in all of Xoris, not just Narva. It was a system of interlinked forests that connected to almost all kingdoms of Xoris and was the sole habitation for magical creatures that terrorized the land of Xoris.
This large part of Xoris held records of beautiful and grim historical events that took place in early Xoris. The battles of the Second World War. The final battle of the Witch War. The birth of the Kingdom of Arania.
However, such vast wealth could not be recovered as the creatures that lurked in those woods would not hesitate to kill any trespassers.
That was why over the years, some humans would conduct campaigns to explore the parts of the Hollow Woods. The ideal was that if they gradually expanded the explored region, they would uncover all parts of the forest.
A good plan......if one did not factor the bizarreness of the magical creatures
"Finally," heaved Reve. Closing his room door, he dragged his poor body on his bed and took a deep breath.Right now, the only thing he desired to do was to sleep comfortably. The rest could wait till tomorrow. However, could it be that easy..?Just as he was about to fully shut his mind, he heard knockings on the door."Oh, for fucking sake," cursed Reve. He unwillingly stood up from his bed and moved toward the door. Opening it slightly, he saw the close-up view of a lady in her nightgown looking back at him. Recognizing the lady, Reve fully opened the door, "Lady Lithia, can I assume the purpose of your visit is to play the part of a succubus?""Surely, your mind is still as adventurous as ever," smiled the blonde-haired lady as she walked into the room calmly with an object in her hands. Reve directed her to a seat where he set the tables with his gentle skills, "Now. Now. You know better than to fault me, Lady Lithia. A woman does not simply visit a man at night. Where I'm from, it is called a 'spellbind nighties'. A night filled with violent yet attractive captivations....."Lady Lithia of the Archaic Mysteries Club revealed a scornful look, "Yet, here am I, at the silent hours of the night, in your humble abode, and you seem to have no interest in me whatsoever. Do you only claim a glib tongue?"Reve smiled. His hands ruffled the smooth hair of Lithia as he brought his face in front of her. His breath resonated with hers as they shared the same air. "I'm mostly tame when I know not for certain if my lady friend is toying with me," whispered Reve. Lithia blushed at this outlandish display. She faked a cough before picking up the cup of tea presented on the table.Tasting it, Lithia instantly found a topic of diversion, "I must say, I didn't expect your tea-making skills to go up a notch. I almost thought you were a lost cause."Reve smirked, "Well, I did have the best teacher. Not all teachers would force the art of tea-making on their students. You should feel proud."Once again, a familiar red hue creased Lithia's face, but this time, it was that of faint shame. After all, Reve did not lie. After having found out Reve's helplessness in the art of tea-making, she demanded he get better.Lithia adjusted herself as she spoke genuinely, "I also never knew the etiquette lessons I casually gave you would create the fine gentleman that is before me.""Well, what can I say? Once I put my mind to it, there is nothing that can stop me. Hmmmm....Lady Lithia, should I assume that you simply came here to flirt with me?" said Reve. The young lady sighed as she dropped her cup, "Hush! Drop the formalities. You have had enough fun as it is. And.my visit has a purpose, unfortunately for you."The casual bant between these two individuals showed that truly Reve had made some friends within his few months at NIRA. His and Lithia's story went way back to their very first mission together. He had to say, even he was embarrassed when she called his mannerisms barbaric. It came with no derogatory intentions so Reve took it lightly. However, it didn't stop him from attempting to best her in her so-called noble mannerism.Finally, he was successful!Feeling victorious, Reve laid on his bed as he spoke with her. This time, he spoke in his normal speech mannerisms. "So, why do you seek me?" asked Reve.Lithia revealed the contents in her hands. It was a letter with an unfamiliar insignia inscribed on it, which she later offered to Reve."What is it?" queried Reve. "A letter of invitation from Lord Rycharde. He is holding a large banquet and requests your presence," told LithiaReve went into deep thoughts as he ruminated on the name drop, "Lord Rycharde, huh...?""Surely, you haven't forgotten about him?""No, but he does bring back some old memories, doesn't he? Back then, we struggled for two months before completing the mission he deigned on us."Lithia laughed out loud. Yet, she still retained her womanly vibe, "Oh, yes, how can I forget those horrorful months? In truth, I thought the same as you when I received the invitation.""One cannot simply forget those two months," sighed Reve. ...Just a while after Reve had befriended the enigmatic Lady Lithia, they were soon posed with a mission. The other club members gave it to Reve to be his first big mission and Lithia was asked to assist him as the two were quite close. However, it was not all warmly as they had expected. This mission..was absolutely hideous in nature.The details of the missions were such, "Identify these items."Back then, seeing this, Reve was immensely delighted. He had thought that the mission was only considered 'big' because the commission was larger than the norm, being around 100 silver coins.However, Reve and Lithia would soon come to understand that the mission was insane!For starters, the items were acquired from a campaign in the Hollow Woods. This piece of information was enough to complicate anything. The Hollow Woods was perhaps one of the most dangerous locations in all of Xoris, not just Narva. It was a system of interlinked forests that connected to almost all kingdoms of Xoris and was the sole habitation for magical creatures that terrorized the land of Xoris. This large part of Xoris held records of beautiful and grim historical events that took place in early Xoris. The battles of the Second World War. The final battle of the Witch War. The birth of the Kingdom of Arania.However, such vast wealth could not be recovered as the creatures that lurked in those woods would not hesitate to kill any trespassers. That was why over the years, some humans would conduct campaigns to explore the parts of the Hollow Woods. The ideal was that if they gradually expanded the explored region, they would uncover all parts of the forest. A good plan......if one did not factor the bizarreness of the magical creatures
