In front of the Inn is a big tree about 500 years old, in the center of the city. It is famous and this tree is a symbol of Silvan. Samuel and Marcus were waiting near the tree. As they wait, Iris and Elsha return after their training.
"Hi!" Elsha waves at both of them.
"Both of you are a little late. So, how was your first day of training, Elsha?" Marcus asked.
"Well, there are still some I don't understand but I understand the most" Elsha said.
"Marcus, you know! Elsha can use combination magic." Iris says to Marcus in excitement.
"Wow, cool," Marcus said.
"That's all? This is why I don't speak anything about magic to this musclehead" Iris says in frustration.
"Hey, hey, sorry for that, but if you ask about aura I can speak as much as you want. But magic is not my field."
"Sigh"
"By the way what is Aura?" Elsha asked.
"It's another way to use mana. It covers the body to provide protection and is also used for attacks. It is like strengthening magic that's all" Iris explains with disinterest.
"Wow, amazing!" Elsha said.
"Right? Isn't it amazing?" Marcus asked. Elsha nods in response.
"Come on Elsha. Or else you will get affected by that musclehead." Iris pulled Elsha away from Marcus and was about to leave.
"Hey, wait. Don't we have work". Marcus shouted in panic when Iris was about to leave.
Iris comes back and they discuss the coming event while walking. While they were discussing Elsha asked,
"But how many years old is Rita this year?"
"That is a good question, but Marcus will answer it," Samuel said.
"Err. hmm. so, Elsha. You need to know how much she is old right? But isn't it rude to ask a lady's age" Marcus tries to escape from the question.
"It's only because you guys are scared of her beating, right? Elsha, she is 49 years old this year" Iris answered.
"Oh, 49. Wait, what? But she looks like, she is in her 20s." Elsha surprised.
"Oh, that. Elsha, Rita is not an Archonian. More specifically she is not from the human species."
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"Elsha, Archonians are not referred to anyone who lives in Archonia. It refers to the human race who look like the Archons. But in Archonia, there are other races like Elves, canine, Felis, and so on. They are from other realms like Archonia. But they got stuck here after the realm gates of other realms closed. like that, Rita is from the Angel race, a lesser angel. But she doesn't have wings. Her real name gives a tongue knot. So, we call her Rita in short."
"Wow"
"The temple of light was worshipped, the Goddess of light and mother of the angles. But now it is controlled by humans after the war. More specifically, by the empires"
"But, wasn't the temple belong to angels?"
"There were not only lesser angels who worshipped the mother of light. But also, humans with light attributes. The temples were never restricted between races. But after the war, the Empires got control over most of the temple. To clarify, not the temple but the realm gate. But they lost the temple of darkness, that worshipped the God of darkness."
"But, how did Rita survive the war?" Elsha asked.
"They were once enslaved by Empires. But some loyal worshippers fight for their freedom and centuries ago they were freed. Most of them returned to the temple and Rita is one of their descend. She was a wonderful priestess but due to her boyish behavior, she got kicked out." Iris explained.
Elsha was surprised by the information about other races. She only knows Felis races because of Clara. But when she learned about others, she hoped to meet other races.
While they talking, they reached a big store full of magic equipment.
"So, guys. Let's go inside," Marcus said.
They entered the store. It was filled with magic apparatus and other related stuff. Iris goes to the cloak section and takes a cloak made of white texture and golden lining.
"Last time when we visited, she wanted this cloak with magic resistance. But couldn't buy it because of the price." Iris says.
Marcus and Samuel were busy with their search. But Elsha was wondering what to buy because it was her first time celebrating a friend's birthday. She got into a deep thought. Until now she was hated and despised by the village she lived in. But now she has someone who cares about her. She has friends to travel with and tell stories. She has a big sister now. 'But will it disappear if they find out about the secrets, I hide from them?'
Suddenly Iris shakes her.
"Hello? What happened Elsha?"
Elsha shakes her head. "I don't know what to pick," she said.
"I will help you with that," Iris said.
'Even if there are secrets, I know I have to tell them one day. Will they accept me? I don't know what will happen in the future. But I wish everyone could always stay like this.' Elsha though. While giving a smile, Elsha follows Iris.