The griffin carefully landed in a secluded area in which no one would know the princess's arrival.
Astrid carefully got down, as well as Wanderer who struggled once again, but tried their best to not give discomfort to the griffin—not wanting to take the same hit but a billion times worse.
"Here let me help," Astrid steadied Wanderer's hips so they wouldn't fall down.
Wanderer felt a shiver run down their spine. |Thank you again, Astrid|
"Not a problem." Astrid smiled.
|I should probably get going you're a princess ⍰ must ⍰ a burden ⍰ you|
"Already? It's fine, really. I enjoy being in your company and plus this might be the only interaction and time we'll be spending together."
"I could maybe show you around the kingdom and you know food and all that!"
|Sure if that won't be much|
'You've been awfully silent, Preserver?'
"Don't mind me, just continue on"
'You know you could tell me if something's bothering you?'
"Wanderer, I'm fine"
The seriousness in the Preserver's tone made Wanderer winced, deciding
to not dwell on how Preserver is currently feeling or what was on their mind.
'If you say so…'
<. . .>
"Soo Wanderer? What is your favorite food?"
|I don't really have a preference|
"Ah- okay…this will be hard.."
Astrid and Wanderer strolled around each food stall that the village had to offer, occasionally stopping by to buy some freshly made white bread, meals, pastries, and souvenirs.
|You've been paying ⍰ all ⍰ stuff ⍰ bought ⍰ and you mostly gave ⍰ all ⍰ me|
"No offense but—I don't think you'd have the type of money to buy all of this.."
The words of the princess pierced through Wanderer painfully emotionally and mentally, clutching their chest.
|Ouch, that hurted|
Astrid chuckled slightly, "Haha, sorry."
How unusual, Preserver would make jokes and side with the princess's words, but no they remained silent, as well as The Pansophical Joker,
The Arrogant Magician, and the Master of Mysteries. But that doesn't matter now as long as they aren't causing mischief with the main figure.
<. . .>
The two were currently playing a game of cards.
|Hey Astrid|
"Hm?"
Would you believe ⍰ if ⍰ say ⍰ the King ⍰ will soon die in less than ⍰ m⍰n⍰h
Astrid paused and placed her deck of cards down—processing the words of the Wanderer.
"W-what? What do you mean? The King is loved by all, it's not that I don't believe you but…"
|How ⍰ I explain ⍰…I've been given ⍰ objective ⍰ a ⍰ and ⍰ told ⍰ that your ⍰ will die from ⍰ and ⍰ must prevent ⍰ from happening|
|Please believe me|
"Something about your energy does feel awfully different from others…I'll trust you.."
|Really? That easily?|
"Yes, since from the very beginning something was off about you."
Wanderer scratched the back of their head, |Was I that predictable?|
Astrid smiled amusingly, "Kinda, but if what you're saying is true, would you like to gain an audience with the King?"
|If possible, yes|
<. . .>
"Things are progressing a lot faster than I thought"
'It sure is! Just a few more steps till I get those delicious rewards!'
"Is that really all you care about?"
'Yup!'
"Hah- how whimsical of you"
"That act won't last forever," the Preserver added.
< (Objective Window)
Objective #4/??
Difficulty: Mediocre
Objective: Negotiate and gain the trust of King Alaric —— prove your worth to him
Time Limit: 22 hours
Compensation: C—Class Skill (RANDOMIZED!!!) ,
500 SYS-Coins , 5 Stat Points
Upon Failure: Humiliation & Exile / Removing Given Rewards —— lasting till the next 3 objectives >