The day starts off early, as Eiziest and his group assists in loading up the carriages with supplies to be delivered to Groven Burg.

Eiziest and Remil help load up some of the heavy bags and sacks of supplies onto the carriages. While Felice and Eirene, with the help of Nemi, set up their horses as an added way to carry a few more supplies.

As Nemi saddles up and checks on the last horse, she looks at Felice and Eirene with a satisfied smile. “…We really appreciate you guys lending us these horses…” she says patting one of the horse’s sides, “Really hope this would be enough though… Can’t say we can do this all week!” Nemi says with a sigh.

Felice warmly smiles at Nemi, while Eirene pats Nemi’s shoulder and smiles at her, to calm her nerves.

“By the way…” Felice looks in awe at the horses and carriages, all filled with supplies meant to be delivered to Groven Burg. “I’m surprise Tinril can keep up with all these demands!”

Nemi smiles at Felice, as she looks at Remil preparing their carriage. “It’s really all thanks to Remil that we can make this much! Besides his… questionable works…” Nemi shrugs and sighs, “He does, from time to time, make ways to help us out!” she chuckles.

Felice and Eirene smiles at seeing Nemi chuckling and looking at Remil.

Eirene then spots Nora and Xion, with Mimir’s drone and Silfy with them, carrying two large bags. “So… that answers why you let Xion and Nora pick any amount of food they desire I presume…” Eirene says as she watches Eiziest’s surprise reaction at seeing Nora and Xion carrying two large bags of food.

Eirene, Felice, and Nemi, laugh as they look at Eiziest and Remil at their carriage with Xion and Nora.

“Isn’t this a bit much!” Eiziest says to Remil. To which Remil just laughs, “It’s fine! Children need all the nutrients they need to grow big and strong!” Remil gests and smiles at Eiziest.

Eiziest sighs as he looks at Mimir’s drone and Silfy. “Weren’t you two there so this wouldn’t happen?” To which Mimir’s drone simply repeats what Remil said and Silfy nodding to him.

Upon hearing Mimir’s drone speak, Remil jumps on and grabs Mimir’s drone in excitement. “IT CAN TALK?!” he says with stars in his eyes.

Nemi sighs as she sees Remil bombarding Eiziest and Mimir with his curiosity. “And there he goes…” she says with a sigh and meekly laughs. As Felice and Eirene chuckle at the sight.

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Halfway before noon, everyone finally finishes preparing. Chief Ghorud does one last check, should they miss anything.

The Chief then heads to the leading carriage, where Eiziest and his group with Nemi and Remil, where at.

Everyone sees him approaching with a satisfied smile. “Seems everything’s good to go!” he says with a boisterous laugh. To which Remil then heads on to the front and hops on the driver seat, while Nemi informs the others it’s time to go.

Eiziest and his group begin saying their thanks and goodbyes to the Chief. Each of them shaking the Chief’s hand. Besides of course Nora, Mimir, and Silfy.

As Felice, with Silfy on her shoulders, hops on excitedly on the back of the carriage. Eirene follows next, as Eiziest lifts Nora to Eirene’s hands.

Eiziest’s stands around for a bit as he waits for Xion, who’s the last one saying his thanks and shaking the Chief’s hand.

“…Thanks for lending me your book, it taught me great number of things!” Xion says with smile to the Chief.

Chief Ghorud cheekily smiles at Xion. “Glad it helped! Now you best take care of your family now!” he says as he gest Xion to go.

Xion nods in reply and heads in to the back of the carriage, but stops for a moment. “Oh! About the Queen and her children!” he says looking at the Chief. “I’m sure they’re just fine!” he says with a grin and heads on in the carriage.

The Chief and Eiziest smiles to what Xion says. As Eiziest waves at the Chief goodbye, he then hops on in the carriage himself with Mimir’s drone floating at his side as always.

As Nemi finishes informing the others, she jumps on the driver seat with Remil. As every carriage begin to move, starting with theirs, and head toward Groven Burg.

The Chief stands and smiles as he sees everyone leave.

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An hour or so passes as everyone left Tinril. Felice and Eirene have been talking with Nemi and Remil, about Remil’s inventions and Nemi’s concerns for each one of them for most of the time.

While Nora, with Silfy resting on her shoulders, leans on Eirene as she sleeps. As Eiziest and Xion talk with each other while they munch on some sweet powdered bread. Mimir’s drone simply idly floating at Eiziest side.

Xion looks at Mimir’s drone. “So… why doesn’t Mimir just show his real self rather than his drone? Wouldn’t that be more convenient?” Xion asks Eiziest as he bites on his bread.

Eiziest ponders for a moment. “Hmm… Haven’t really thought about it… At first, it was meant to make him look like one of Felice’s tool…” Eiziest then bites on his bread and crosses his arms. “But then you guys came, and I got my new form… So… Yeah…” Eiziest looks at Mimir’s drone. “Is there any reason to stay like that?”

Mimir’s drone looks at Eiziest blankly, “Nobody asked till now, so I didn’t much think it would be necessary to change” as he says the drone morphs into Mimir’s original drone form.

As Xion sees Mimir’s drone morph into Mimir, he looks at Eiziest questioningly. “Speaking of which! What’s the point of your other form?”

Mimir then helps explain how Eiziest’s tiny form is a form able to use the full potential of his powers. While his current new form, formerly Eiziest shadow like form. Is only able to use half of his power’s potential, meaning he can only use two Aevo’s spheres and a fraction of Void.

Xion ponders, then looks at Mimir. “So… if he uses a bow in his second form, and makes a bow and arrow. And he shoots the arrow…” Xion gestures using two breads. “Since he can only use two Aevo’s spheres, what then?”

Mimir then explains that, two Aevo’s spheres does not mean two objects. It means that anything created can only be created at the strength of two Aevo’s sphere.

Eiziest nods as he understands. “In other words, in my tiny form I can create a anything I want like a tank! But in this form, I can only make a bazooka, right?” Eiziest says to Mimir.

Mimir projects a thumbs up as he then speaks, “Keep in mind that in order for you to create anything, you’ll need to have sufficient knowledge and understanding about it” Mimir says to Eiziest.

Eiziest nods as he continues to bite on his bread.

“So, why is his second form weaker?” Xion again asks Mimir.

Mimir then further explains that the reason being Eiziest’s second form being seemingly weaker, is due to his defences and resilience are at peak level as his entire body is comprised of Aevo’s and Mieza.

Mimir releases a drone to help explain. “Being the reason, why he can morph any part of his body into anything he pleases should he learn it” Mimir says to Xion with the drone showing a diagram of his explanation.

Xion nods and looks at Mimir’s presentation in awe. “In a sense, why not just stay in your tiny form. I see no downsides to it…” Xion remarks as he gets another piece of bread from the leather bag full of it.

Eiziest sighs, “I prefer to have opposable thumbs rather than magnetic nubs…” he says to Xion. “How about you? I’ve been meaning to ask but what exactly can you do? I mean I saw you throw from what I can tell, are spears of light while we were fighting that spider thing…” Eiziest says to Xion curiously.

Xion laughs, “I don’t really have much control over my power yet…” Xion shrugs. “All I understand was what my father told me… when I was three years old, I was out in our garden and saw an injured baby bird who fell from its nest. I felt bad for it and plan on taking care of it, but as I picked it up…” Xion mimics his movements while using a piece of bread as the injured baby bird.

“My hands started to glow and the baby bird’s injury started to heal!” Xion laughs. “I was so surprised that I ran to my mother nearby and showed her what I did! And when I showed her… She picked me up and ran to my father. You see my father was currently at his studies with Nora at that time. My mother slammed open the door, surprising my father. She put me down and asked me to show him what I did. And when I showed my father the healed-up baby bird in my hands and I told him I healed it… My father burst into tears and swung me around in excitement! My mother smiled while Nora sat their holding her book looking confused…” Xion and Eiziest laugh as they think about it.

Xion takes a short breath, “…So, then my father explained to me that I have the power that’s been thought to have been lost over the many generations in our family. The power to wield the light of life… A power similar to the first Altherra who only wanted to heal the world, but later on changed into a power to create and manipulate a powerful light which was passed on and evolved over the generations in our family as the war between races raged on. But as the war ended in my father’s time, he presumed that the old power to heal has returned as he looks at me with joy…” Xion smiles as he thinks of that moment.

Xion shrugs as he looks at Eiziest. “But later on, I learned that I still carry the power to create and manipulate a powerful light, to what my father calls, the warring light. Which was what the power he has, and in turn trained me on how to use it… In time I learned to create simple things, like those spears and my favourite!” Xion creates a small glowing ball in his hands. “A bouncy ball of light!” he says with excitement as he shows Eiziest.

Eiziest looks at the ball of light in awe. Xion then juggles the ball of light, “I tried playing with it with Nora one time, but she didn’t like it that every time she tries to catch it, it slips through her hands. So, when it tried to show her how to do it, and when I try to give it to her again, she just throws it out!” Xion chuckles as he disperses his ball of light.

Eiziest laughs as he thinks of it. As he and Xion continue to chat about simple things mostly about the food they prefer.

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As the carriages draw near the gates of Groven Burg. Eiziest and Xion peaks out at the front, to look in awe at the high stone walls surrounding Groven Burg.

Before reaching the gates, Felice casts a spell to make everyone invisible. Except for Remil and Nemi.

The carriages stop at the gates, as the guards check on them. One of the guards talked to Nemi and Remil. They explained their reason as to deliver supplies from Tinril as Nemi showed the papers to the guard to confirm it.

One guard did a final check at their carriage, Eiziest and his group remaining silent as the guard checks. As the guard finish, he calls on to say everything looks fine, and as he does. The other guards opened the gates and allowed the carriages to enter.

Eiziest and his group remain silent and still as they reach the holding area for the supplies.

Remil signals everyone as they arrive. “Okay! We’re good!” He says with a smile at the back of the carriage.

With a snap of Felice’s finger, everyone becomes visible again.

Nemi and Remil hop off the driver’s seat and went around the carriage to meet Eiziest his group one last time.

Eiziest goes out first, as he assists Nora, Felice, and Eirene down. Then he helps Xion carry their two bags of food.

Eirene and Felice, shake the hands of Remil and Nemi. “Again, thank you for your help in bringing us here!” Eirene says with a smile as she shakes the hand of Nemi.

“…I can’t wait to see your ideas and inventions put to use someday, that is if you still got fingers!” Felice says cheekily at Remil. To which Remil just laughs and Nemi just sighs.

Nemi looks at Felice’s horses, and plans to untie them and give them back but was stopped by Felice. “…Keep ‘em! Besides Some of the guards might question those horses disappearing” Felice says to Nemi.

“…You sure?” Nemi looks at Eiziest and Xion carrying a few leather bags.

Felice smiles as she looks at Silfy on her shoulders. “Silfy dear, would you mind?” as Felice says, Silfy’s gem glows as she takes in the bags in herself. Much to Eiziest and Xion’s delight.

Nemi smiles, “Looks like that’s it then! We’ll see you around, we’ll be here dealing with this stuff…” Nemi points to the supply carriages, “You guys just do what you need to do and take care!” she says with warm smile.

Remil eyes Mimir as he sees his change in form. Mimir sighs as he lets Remil examine him, as everyone just laughs.

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Moving away from Remil and Nemi. Eiziest and his group walk along the streets of Groven Burg. Eiziest looks again in awe as he sees more different type of races roaming around.

The current plan was to head to the bridge to be able to cross the great river, and then book a room on a place they decided to stay in advance for a couple of nights. Then hoping to find the champions that are in currently in Groven.

While walking, Felice jolts as she remembers something. “…Hey! Can we split for a moment?” Felice asks as he moves forward ahead of everyone.

Everyone looks at her confused. “…Me and Silfy need to check something somewhere for a bit! Just go on ahead, we’ll meet up at the inn!” Felice says as she begins to move before anyone can say anything.

Eiziest and Eirene sigh, as Felice left.

As Eiziest and the remainder of his group, continue to walk. They then pass by the open market.

Nora sees many people walking around and asks Eiziest to carry her on his shoulders. Which Eiziest just smiles and happily does what she wants. To which Eirene says her thanks.

Xion on the other hand tries a few of the free samples being given out. To which he enjoys, even though much to Eiziest warnings.

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An hour or so passes as Eiziest and his companions continue to pass the market and walk towards the streets with less people to be seen, as they follow Mimir.

“You sure this is the right way…? I mean we haven’t even crossed the bridge yet…” Eiziest asks Mimir who’s leading the group to the inn.

Mimir looks at Eiziest, “There’s currently a huge amount of people at the main route. I chose this way as a shortcut” Mimir states as he continues to float ahead.

Eirene, looks at the streets as she sees that indeed there are less people in the route their going. “…Wonder what is the occasion today…” Eirene mumbles.

“Around here…” Mimir points to an alleyway.

As they enter and continue to walk. They stop for a moment as Xion stumbles as he hears his stomach growl. “…G-Give a m-moment!” Xion says as he holds his stomach.

Eirene tries to assists, but can’t help but laugh with Eiziest. “And that’s why you don’t just take free street food kids!” Eiziest says to Xion chuckling to himself.

Eiziest puts down Nora on top of a barrel for a moment.

Coincidentally, someone was dusting off their rug at one of the balconies exactly on top of them in the alleyway. The dust from the rug went in Eirene’s eye, which made her teary yet she still checks on her son Xion, who’s on the floor all frozen stiff.

Eiziest checks on Nora as she yawns, and rubs her eyes. But as he checks on her, he senses something coming his way.

Eiziest dodges and catches a spear aimed at him, then he hears a gunshot and dodges its shot which was also aimed at him.

Eiziest looks at everyone and sees Eirene was too occupied with her eye having dust on it and checking on Xion. While Xion couldn’t move due to eating some bad food.

“Mimir! take them somewhere!” Eiziest tells Mimir hurriedly. Which Mimir quickly uses shadow movement to move Eirene, Xion, and Nora somewhere else.

As everyone goes, Eiziest jumps up to the rooftop carrying the spear as he’s still being shot at. As he lands on the rooftop, he was caught by surprise as a winged armoured woman kicked him, and who also grabs the spear as Eiziest lets it go.

Eiziest quickly regains his balance and lands on one of the rooftops. As he quickly decides to lead his attackers near the high walls, away from as much people as possible.

Eiziest continues to dodge the incoming shots and the winged woman’s attacks as he goes to Groven’s high walls.

As he nears, the winged woman finally landed a hit on Eiziest that was too fast for him to dodge.

Eiziest regains his balance in the air before he could crash on the ground. As he lands, he readies his stance as he sees his attackers surround him.

The winged woman gently lands as she stands tall and looks at Eiziest with an icy glare. While a man with a long rifle on his shoulder walks out of a corner and smiles and looks at Eiziest. “…Not bad! but enough play time kid…” the gunman says as he aims his rifle at Eiziest.

“Give up and this won’t get any worse… but, hey!” the gunman shrugs, “I don’t mind a bit of a good fight!” the gunman says with laugh and a smirk as he cocks his rifle.

While on the other side, the Winged Woman exudes an aura of killing intent as she silently moves closer to Eiziest. Extending her spear as she moves.

Eiziest looks at both the Winged Woman and the Gunman, as he closes his fists and prepares for their next move, “…Oh, boy…”