Master Of None

”A messenger dropped off the copied books and pages about abyssal serpents.” Walker found Onyx who was greedily absorbing light elemental mana and meditating to understand the very thing he eats most.

”Really? That was very fast for them to copy everything.” This was a very surprising feat to Onyx who knew recording and even just searching through books took a lot of time.

”I think you will be a little unhappy. It came out to three books about myths and one that seems to be a farmer’s account of an abyssal serpent he killed at a very young age believing it was a black coiled snake. I looked at it a little and the myths are all centered around the ouroboros thing. The whole, abyssal serpent that grew to be able to wrap around the world and then swallowed it. But, I doubt that’s real. We know that it’s because of the ability to hide in the shadows…” Walker was a little annoyed that there didn’t seem to be any new information.

”I don’t mind. It will give us something to do when we leave for the city tomorrow. Even the smallest hidden detail can teach me something.” Hearing the way Onyx viewed this made Walker proud. Instead of disappointment, Onyx still held his desire to learn more about what he was and where the others of his race may be.

”Alright, we will read them on our journey. First though, we have a funeral to attend.” Walker headed outside to where a few members of the church and some gravediggers had been waiting. ”Thank you for coming. I want to make sure that these two graves are relocated to a beautiful spot with natural flowers and peace. I think bringing them with the mansion to another location would be disrespectful.” Walker had made the decision to ask the church for assistance moving the graves of the family that had once called this mansion home.

”Calling us here to perform the proper laying to rest rights was a good decision. Their spirits may be unhappy by being moved but if we bless them and send our words to the holy lord, they should be able to rest even more peacefully.” The man that came was sent specifically by the high priest. This was one of the three candidates for the high priest position. ”Would you like to say some words before we begin?”

The foot of the graves had already been dug in preparation exposing the rotting wooden coffins that had been undisturbed for some time. ”I know you did not expect to be where you are now. Your lives were full of hardships and you did your best. The actions may have been cruel at times but I can not deny your actions in the name of love. I too care for my family deeply. I hope that you will be more at peace than ever before. Thank you for leaving such a magnificent home for my family to grow in, I have learned more than I would ever believe from you and your family.” Walker followed with the rest of the party for the entire duration of the funeral.

This was a very tough decision to make but in the end, they had decided it was better to move the graves. The family didn’t deserve to be forgotten and left in the garden forever. They were moved to a spot that Gil’s mother had prepared even though the snow had layered on the ground in the last few weeks. The flowers she planted would bloom in the winter to bring even the coldest days color.

Once the blessing was done and the graves were moved, the high priest candidate left with the grave digger and other members of the church that had come. Walker found the man very business like and prompt. However, this was not bad, it was a good thing since it showed he would be able to get more healing done.

”Now that we have finished here, why don’t we see what our blacksmith friend has so show off.” Gil was pretty happy to be getting his leather armor back. His dagger had also been taken for an upgrade making him feel naked.

”I’m also excited to see the modifications of my twin shields. I saw him using some of the gold trim before he forced me out.” It was rare for Su to be so excited. But her armor was also being upgraded and she knew it would make her much tougher. There was also the appearance that she would be able to have when they walked through Genesis city. The party would be able to display their standing and inspire those around them.

”I would have preferred him not to take all of my armor. I was just getting used to the new elbow and shin guards he made and had me try for three days. But the boots he was making should be even better. Leather and metal together should give me a harder kick.” The progress Remey had made in the last weeks was much more than recently. She had already set most things in to motion when it came to the alchemy guild. Thus, she was able to focus on combat again and managed to integrate some new moves in to her style.

”Well, Midnight has been adding her flames to the fires there so it should all be amazing. I do have a feeling that a draconic rune or two might be added.” There was only a smirk on Walker’s face while he said this. He had seen how hard the wandering blacksmith had been studying the draconic runes and knew that he had fully grasped one of them. When they reached the forge they didn’t hear a single sound. It was unnerving knowing there was only silence from the usually loud and hot forge.

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