Chapter 90 Charmed (1/2)
Nix poured his will into the hilt that had flamed out, the spellsword cut easily through the shaft of the spear.He frowned at Ducky. ”Pull this out please.”
The Siren nodded and moved behind him, with an easy motion she pulled the spearhead all the way through.”It's close, but I can't pinpoint the exact location.”
He stepped closer to the Aquarion, her eyes were absent of expression and she stared into space unmoving. Nix looked down at his shoulder, the wound was already closing up. ”That strike should have been reflected back to her, perhaps it was because she's an ally who has been charmed?”
”Found it! There NIx!”Ducky pointed to a small patch of flowers, a beautiful turquoise colored butterfly fluttered its wings from a stem.
[Aura Ignition]
Nix's flames exploded outward, scorching the nearby vegetation.The butterfly floated quietly on the air, unaffected by the flames.
[Captured Spirit]
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Veridian has attempted to charm you but has failed.
[Flame Snare]
Veridian has been slowed.
”Release her at once, I won't ask again.”Nix heard the sudden intake of air as Fajii collapsed to her knees.
[Veridian has requested a spirit bond with you]
NIx shook his head, ”no chance of that happening.”
Ducky cocked her head to one side like she was listening.”This is Veridian, she says she is sorry for the attack.”
Fajii climbed slowly to her feet, the anger on her face was evident.”You made me attack him, I will never forgive you!”
”You okay Fajii?”
She shook her head, ”I am not.”Fajii stared at the ground, suddenly unable to make eye contact.”I am sorry Nix.I will return to the docks.”
Nix waved the idea off.”You are taking it too hard.I knew it wasn't you the moment I saw her expression.”He scowled at the butterfly, her expression had shown cruelty.Something that Fajii was incapable of, it had looked completely alien on her face.
The Aquarion stepped closer to him, her hand reaching out to hold his. ”I let my guard down while we were talking.I will do better next time.”
Nix pulled her into his embrace.He felt an overwhelming desire to scorch the butterfly.He stayed like that for a moment, stroking her hair the same way Mina liked to do to him. ”We should continue.”
Fajii's smile returned, ”you stroked my head.”She laughed when she said it.
NIx nodded in agreement.”I did. Let's keep going.Any bears here Ducky?”
”Yes, there is one bear, only...” Ducky gave him a pensive look.
/Guildchat: Wind: We're done, the three of us just wiped.
/Guildchat: Pon: Heh!Young punks should have come to the casino with me.
/Guildchat: Wind: I guess.
/Guildchat: Semmi: I guess.Be careful everyone, so many hidden dangers.
/Guildchat: Jun Li: Damn it... I wanted something nice.
/Guildchat: Nix: We were just attacked by a butterfly.
Fajii bent down and picked up her broken weapon.”You broke my spear Nix.”
”It was too long for you anyway. Fits better this way.”
Fajii took a few swipes in the air with the two-foot length.”If you say so.”
Ducky led them northeast on a narrow trail that wound its way through the thick forest.They had walked for several minutes when they heard a deep wailing.
Nix turned his ear toward the sound.”Is that the bear?Maybe he's fighting something, let's check it out.”He broke into a trot, Fajii followed on his heels while Ducky slowed down.
The Siren followed them at a slower pace, shaking her head sadly.”He's not fighting,” she muttered under her breath.
Nix skidded to a stop in a small clearing next to a large cave.”The hell is this?”
A large creature lay on the ground in front of the entrance, he was blubbering like a child, huge tears running down his face from his bloodshot eyes.The animal was completely devoid of any hair.
When Ducky joined them a minute later, they were still staring in silence.”This is Mortimer, the cave bear.”
”This bald wrinkled thing is a bear?Bull shit!That thing is a mole.”
Mortimer looked up, his droopy skin followed him as he made an effort to stand.After nearly a minute he managed to climb to his feet, he was wheezing like he had been running for an hour.”I am a bear!”
Nix glanced at Fajii who only shrugged at him.”Nope... You're a fat, bald mole.”
”Bear!”
”Mole,” Nix disagreed quietly.
”BEAR!”Mortimer reared back on his hind legs and slammed his front paws onto the ground sending a wave of sheer power in all directions.
You have been stunned.
Fajii has been stunned.
Ducky has been stunned.
Mortimer turned his back on them and sat back on the ground, after a moment he resumed his crying, this time a little quieter.
The group recovered after a few seconds, their surprise was evident as they glanced at each other.
”Don't cry, Morty.”Ducky walked closer and stroked his enormous back with her hand.”Perhaps we can help you.”
”I don't want his help!He called me a mole.”Mortimer's deep voice caused a cloud of dust to rise into the air.
”Hmm. What if he says he's sorry?”Ducky continued to placate the bald bear.