Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl called Aleiah. She was a girl loved by all of the people in their village. The girl was often seen wearing a white hood that covers her short blond curly hair. Her cute face with rosy cheeks paired with a smile always make the villagers happy seeing her as she walks with her little basket filled with herbs she picked near their village.

One day she when she was out picking some herbs, she didn’t notice she wandered far away from the village and almost went to the Grand Forest Mythia. The forest was wide and full of strong monsters as you go deeper. At the center of the forest lies the Mystic Mountain that is said to be as tall as hundreds of dragons. The mountain’s top cannot be seen as it stood high entering the clouds in heaven. “Aleiah!!!” a young woman shouts at her as she almost enters the forest.

“Ah! Big sis Freja!!” the girl smiles as she saw a young woman with green long hair covered in white armor. “What are you doing here sis? I missed you so much!” Aleiah ran onto her soon as she recognized Freja and hugged her hard legs covered with armor. “I’m here on a mission but you!! What are you doing here near the forest!! Do you know it’s dangerous here!! Sonja and Grad were so worried”. *waaah* “Big sis, I’m sorry I didn’t notice since I found many bloodflowers today.” Aleiah soon cried when she heard Freja getting mad. “There, there, Just be careful okay? There are many monsters that appeared lately since the month of scales. So don’t wander around carelessly okay?” “Umu” “Well your right there are so many bloodflowers today. Might as well pick them now so we can make a lot of potions.” “Yay!! Big sis Freja thank you.” Aleiah smiled and went with Freja picked up bloodflowers on the ground.

Bloodflowers were flowers bloom from the blood of monsters. They have high healing abilities when concocted properly to a potion. The village makes their profits by selling herbs that grow near the forest Mythia. Two days before the month of scales, monsters came out in a huge number. The only monster that can drive the monsters in fear is the monster they called Mist Terror. The mist terror is considered the king of the Forest and can par against the mighty dragons and titans maybe even stronger. And so there is a saying that when you see a mist ahead of you turn back and run away as fast as you can or you’ll die.

After picking up the flowers, the two returned back to the village. Aleiah’s mother came running and hugged her daughter worried. Some of the men reported that she disappeared and made a search, thankfully Freja came from the Holy Kingdom and came to help to find her. Freja was one of the holy knights dispatched from the time when monsters were reported coming out of the forest. During that time she became a friend with most of the villagers and Alieah. That day Freja stayed on Aleiah’s home and spent the night.

“Tomorrow, the Shepherd will come together with the 3rd battalion to come and get you.” The next morning Freja explained to them the reason why she came. “We believe that this village is in danger and they are targeting Aleiah.” “Oh my…” Aleiah’s mother with blond long hair dressed in a plain brown dress was sitting on a chair embraced her daughter as her father wearing a white t-shirt and brown leather pants, pat’s her on the shoulder. “Thankfully you have reported about Aleiah’s sudden emergence of her ability, Sir Grad or it might be too late.” Aleiah was previously seen by the villagers resurrecting dead animals and there was one time when she resurrected one of the dead villagers but after that, she collapses. The sudden appearance of her ability made the villagers happy and also nervous. The village was made up mostly by slaves from the Menje Kingdom, the only kingdom in huma continent to have allowed slavery and hates other races. The reason they are able to escape was due to the help of the revolutionary kingdom, formerly known as the Freed Empire. The empire collapse due to a certain coup and managed to overthrow the emperor but his son escaped and build the revolutionary Kingdom. Now his grandson Siege was the one continuing the lineage. Meanwhile, the Holy Kingdom declared its neutrality and hoped that they will live the holy lands untouched by their wars making the holy kingdom a safe haven to people especially slaves.

“Do you mean people from Menje kingdom will break the rules?” her father asked with a grim face. “Although that would be a possibility by them sending mercenaries, I believe we have a much bigger possible enemy so please prepare your things and by the time the shepherd arrive tomorrow we will soon move out.” “I-I understand.” That time the family made their farewells to the village and began packing their things. The villagers were happy as Aleiah was the first from their village to become blessed.

On the afternoon Aleiah was out picking some flowers not far from the village. While picking out, she notices an old woman covered in black hood sitting in a tree stump. Aleiah was curious and went to talk to her. “Grandma, are you okay?” Aleiah approach the old woman. “Oh- OH! Shorry little girl this old lady ish just reshting.” The old woman’s voice was a little bit hoarse and grumpy. Her face cannot be seen fully as her hood covers most of it but her hands and most of her skin was all wrinkled. You can see her lower face and her long white hair as she smiles at Aleiah.”Then would grandma like to rest on the village? It’s not that far.” Aleiah grabs her by the hand. “Oh thank you very much dear child, I appreciate the kindness. The old woman stands and Aleiah noticed just how tall she is. She stood at least 3 wyvern tails (7-8 feet) and has unusual sharp teeth. Aleiah didn’t mind and walked her through the village. Waahh... grandma you’re so tall. “O-Oh it’s because I am an elf you see” “Wow, first time I see an elf hehe.” Does elf has sharp teeth?” “O-Oh some has very sharp teeth like me” After a while, they soon arrived at the entrance of the village. The guards were anxious but seeing Aleiah just helped the suspicious old lady they dropped their guard. “Well, my parents might be looking for me. Rest well grandma.” Aleiah ran towards their home and left the old lady. “Well just follow me and we’ll guide you somewhere nice.” One of the guards took the initiative and talk to the old lady. “Oh thank you.” “Men, I’m gonna miss her you know.” “Oh, why is that?” The old lady asked. “Well that little girl will be going in the Holy Kingdom tomorrow she’s so sweet and nice. It’s jus-“ *Slash* The head of the guard rolled down to the ground as the blood gushed out of its neck. “Hiiiii” One of the guard dropped to the ground as he was shocked as to what happened to his friend. “You don’t say. If I had known she was Aleiah all along, I would’ve grabbed her already but thanks for the info anyway.” “Waaahh”.

That time fire went and the sound of bell ranged. It implies that their village was under attack. Aleiah just got home and went inside the house. Freja went and checked out the situation. “It seems we are under attack by wolf kind beasts. Stay here, I will help them out.” The family stayed inside As Sonja embraced her daughter while Grad took an old spear guarding the two. Outside was noisy, the sound of beasts and men cries can be heard as they battle. The fighting went long and the family was getting nervous but then a sudden knock came to the door. *knock* *knock* “Who is it?” Grad shouted. “O-Oh excuse me, I was afraid monsters gonna attack me so I wander around aimlessly knocking on houses but nobody opened their door. Could you please let me in?” a familiar Hoarse and grumpy voice sounded in Aleiah’s ears and shouted “Grandma? Is that you?” “you know her dear?” Sonja asked her daughter. “uhmu.. She was the one I helped as she rests on a tree stump a while ago.” “Oh.. is that you child? Thank Gaia you're alive.” Aleiah ran through the door and opened it but she was shocked when she saw the appearance of the old lady. “Grandma? Do Elves have pointy nose and ears located in their upper head?” "Aleiah!! Get away from that monster!!!" Grad shouted.

That time most of the wolves were defeated so Freja came to check on Aleiah but she was stunned at the scene she just witnessed. [Whirlwind trust] Grad used his skill against a tall suspicious individual covered in a cloak. The spear hit as the wind blew the individual. The cloak was shredded as the wind came from the skill blew and revealed the true form of the individual. “Fenrir!!!” Freja shouted and rushed at the scene but was impeded by two more wolves. As she hurried and defeated them she saw it all happened. Grad’s spear was stuck on Fenrir’s breast but it didn’t pierce through. He stood 3 wyvern tails with gray fur on his body. He has a face of a wolf but stands on two feet with a body suddenly growing big. “I applaud your bravery human but it doesn’t keep you from your upcoming death.” *RooAAoar* “Papaaaa!!!” With the sharp claw of Fenrir he swiftly cut off Grad’s arm. Aleiah shouted in fear as she saw her father teared up to pieces as Fenrir grabbed him and ripped him in half as he ate one of its parts. “Aaahhh!!! I haven’t eaten for days. Thanks for the meal little girl.” The blood of his father sprayed all over covering Aleiah in blood. Realizing the situation her mother grabbed Aleiah and cast a spell. “oh light please shine radiant and give the world unending beauty. [Radiance]” Light came out of her body in a matter of seconds that blinded Fenrir meanwhile as Sonja closed her eyes and grabbed her daughter, she saw Freja not far from their location just finishing the monster she was fighting. “Freja!! We will escape through the forest!!” The three ran into the forest of Mystia, meanwhile, *Graaaghhh* that blasted woman!! I’m gonna eat her after letting her experience spawning my kindred!!!” Fenrir just recovered from his blindness and saw the three escaped. *Splash* *Raaghhh* “My eyes not again!!!” Water mixed with hot spices was splashed in his eyes. He searched for the one responsible but swords and arrows meet his body however they didn’t do any damage. “Whoa, a tough customer, listen my fellow men!!! Today we die buying time for our children and for this village hope Aleiah so keep him here as long as possible!!” Villagers of men and old appeared one by one in front of Fenrir as they shouted in unison. “Keep this mutt at bay!!” *Snap* “You will all go into my belly!!!”

>end of chapter

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