After I entered the tent, I saw that it had most of the basic amenities that one needs while travelling. Food, water, shelter, etc. It had almost everything that you could ask for comfortable traveling.
'Isn't this quite… lavish? Just what is her background to be able to get her hands on something like this, or is it that things like this are common in this world?' I thought as I reached the nearest bed and helped Dion get on it.
Zuriel followed me inside the tent and observed me sitting beside the exhausted and already passed out Dion on the bed. I used a little bit of charm magic to get him to sleep and it worked just fine as he was sleeping soundly with a relaxed expression on his face.
I then turn to Zuriel and then signal her to move outside the tent, since it would be better to discuss with her about what exactly she wants me to do… or more like who exactly she wants me to kill.
She follows me outside the tent without uttering a single word and I then stop before looking at her face, which was half troubled, half confused and I gazed at her before speaking,"don't worry about me getting involved with the kid. It won't be causing you any trouble."
Hearing my words, her gaze deepened and her troubled expression told me that she was having a hard time believing my words. Well, I can't really explain to her about my whole situation, so let's leave it here and focus on what we can do.
"Tell me about the people you want me to kill and also the reason why me?"
Hearing my question, she looks at me quietly as if contemplating over something before she finally makes up her mind and speaks,
"I don't know whether you are an idiot or there is some reason that is forcing you to do all this but since you have some ability to back up your claim, also given the fact that I have nothing to do with you, I think I should just not get too much involved with why and how you will save the kid.
As for our personal deal, it would be better if I brief you about my own origin a little. That would help you understand things better in various ways.
I, Zuriel, along with my brother Raphael, were born in this world as special beings with special powers. While we were stronger than our peers, we were far weaker than the ruling forces of this world, and one of those forces, Azem, ruler of the city of wealth, Asul, found out about us and sent an army to capture not only us but also the other special children who were scattered all over the country.
War took place and we fought, but alas, we lost in the end. I, using my special ability, barely managed to run away from their clutches, but others weren't as lucky. I could only run away with a bitter feeling in my heart, as I didn't even turn back to look at my own brother and the others who were left behind there.
What I want is… to save him from that place. While I want you to help us kill Azem, we won't be exactly doing it all on our own. There is a resistance force which is going to attack Azem in about a month or so. We will be using that confusion to save my brother while also killing as many people as we can. Also, we aren't alone in this; I work with a small organisation with similar powers and similar goals to mine.
Why I want you to help me is quite simple, actually. You are strong and special… someone who's able to use two elements is already considered strong… but the fact that those two elements are Light and Fire makes you even rare among the rare ones, in fact there is no reason to not try to lure you to our side."
I listen to her words attentively and ponder over things a little and then close my eyes as I recalculate a few things before I open my eyes as I look at her and ask,
"Would you mind if I took over the country of Azem?"
"What?!" She looked at me with a stupefied and stumped expression. She was questioning whether she had heard what she heard and it was not a mistake but I didn't bother clearing anything as I ask,
"Well… can you tell me the power level of our enemy?"
It takes a moment for her to register what I asked before she snaps out of her daze and then answers,"the enemy has one King level and four Royal levels with about a 100 people of Higher Guardian level strength. While they also have an army of people from Normal to Middle Guardian level."
Her words confused me a little as I asked again,"what's your level?" and she narrows her eyes at me before answering,"High Guardian level."
'If she is a High Guardian level, then the enemy isn't really something I could scoff at,' I thought as I asked again,"What is the difference between a High Guardian and a Royal?"
And she relaxed her guard as she finally understood that I wasn't exactly checking her power level but asking about the power level in general. She then speaks without hesitation,"a Royal can take about 2 to 3 dozen High Guardians on his own in general, however situations may change that number a little. Nevertheless, overall, a Royal Guardian should win, no matter what the condition is."
I look at her for a few moments before asking,"and what do you think my level is?" and she watches me for a few moments as she ponders before answering,"you are almost Royal level and given the right atmosphere you might even be a really strong Royal."
'Hmmm… so if I were to pull myself to my best, then I can most probably take out all the 5 Royal levels at once… though that is questionable and really depends on various other factors,' I thought before asking,"What about the King level?"
She looks at me with slight fury in her eyes as she speaks,"The ruler of Asul, Azem, the King level enemy we have is strong enough to take about 50 Royals on his own without even batting an eye. He is special even among the King levels. With his wealth, he had bought as many strong items as he could and he used them to increase his strength to a level that we possibly can't reach… that is why we will need the help of the resistance to weaken him."
At her words, I got a little bit confused as I observed her face and she continued,"the leader of the resistance is also a King level. Although he isn't as strong as Azem is, he is still strong enough to weaken Azem to a point where, if all of us give our all, we might really be able to kill him."
I look at her furious yet focused eyes and feel a sudden chill in my spine before I ponder,'I guess I shouldn't get too much involved in this. I will just make sure there is no disturbance when the others are fighting Azem. Whether they can win or lose depends upon how they play their cards.'
"All right, I guess I could help you out. Though, don't expect too much from me,"I answer her and she nods with a slightly joyful smile.
"Well… first things first, I want you to find a way to disguise Dion so that his presence wouldn't create any disturbance in any of your plans," I said, and she widened her eyes as she realised that this too was one of the problems that we could face. She then sighs in defeat before speaking,"there must be something in the tent. Why don't you disguise yourself too? While you aren't exactly Dion, you still have features similar to him and people might mistake you for him."
I smile at her as I answer,"don't worry; I have my ways to disguise myself. Just help out with the boy," and then she nods at me before we both move inside the tent. I then wonder how long I would need to stay in this place, in this world…. When I will get the fragment of gravity… let's just hope it doesn't drag on for too long….
After that, I entered the tent and changed into casual clothing, which I had in my storage space. It was quite convenient that I had all my things from the storage ring which I carried over from the outside world. Meanwhile, Zuriel proceeded to help Dion disguise into something totally different with the help of an artefact that piqued my interest quite a bit. Soon… I was fast asleep as I was quite tired after running around for hours and all that talk…
It was going to be a long day tomorrow… with so many things to plan and so many things to do.
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