Chapter 104 Diplomacy (1/2)

Inferno spent much longer in the hub than they had on their previous visit. They took everything that could be used or sold, every bin they could find was emptied.

/Inferno: Jun Li: You know there's a treasury build option for the Guild. We should build one so we have someplace better to store items.

/Inferno: Nix: Do it, Junie. Many of the items will have to be stored until we advance to an Upper Tier guild.

/Inferno: Ronnie: When will that be?

/Inferno: Nix: Not until we destroy the Cai-Song artifact on the 12th floor of Mermaid City.

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Nix made his way to the Scorched Earth Temple. The Lamia acolytes hissed greetings at him when he entered through the archway, he did his best not to shudder.

”sssNIXsss.” An acolyte dressed in red approached him. She had an aura of power around her that the others did not. Sori Dah smiled and bowed her head.

Nix bit down on the temptation to run. Her fanged smile seemed to make his blood freeze. ”Sori... Nice to see you as always.”

A slight scraping sound on the tile floor told him that Sori was following him while he walked toward a small courtyard in the middle of the Scorched Earth Temple. It was where that Fajii had planted dozens of different herbs.

[Josora's Stealth]

Nix smiled and glanced over his shoulder at the Lamia Acolyte. She had stopped, her cold face seemed confused at his sudden disappearance.

”sssNIXsss?”

He found the Temple's Scorched Earth Mage exactly where he had figured, she was sitting in between two rows of plants, carefully tending them. Nansu was nearby, planting a new row.

He dropped stealth and approached, purposely scuffling his feet on the floor to announce his arrival. Nix smiled at the two Alchemists. ”You two are always working.”

Fajii looked up from the rows, her brown face changing completely. She carefully walked between the rows until she was next to him. ”Nix.” Her voice carried a hint of happiness, ”are you here to help?”

Nix shook his head. ”No, just dropping off a present for my favorite Alchemist.”

Fajii moved closer, her verticle irises blinked. ”Something nice?”

He stepped closer and leaned in. ”Hold still Fajii.” He clasped the earring on her ear, there was a small curve on her lobe where it fit nicely. He knew Aquarions were sensitive about their ears so he moved carefully. He would have botched it had Semmi not shown him how to wear it.

Deep-Sea Trident

Jewelry: Unique

Description: Summons the weapon of

the sea.

Nansu had approached while he was putting it on her. She smiled approvingly, ”so pretty Fajii.”

[Deep-Sea Trident]

The long trident appeared in her hands, the smallest smile on her lips. ”Thank you, Nix.” She grabbed his hand and squeezed it. ”Can you stay for a while?”

Nix shook his head. ”No... Neither can you. The two of us have a mission.” He had become aware that Fajii was very strong, but also too inexperienced. More than anything she needed seasoning.

Fajii's smile widened, ”right now?”

”Yep, meet at the Phoenix in ten minutes. This should be a diplomatic mission, but things like this have been known to go badly.”

Nix used the guild port icon on his hud to return to the dock, he didn't want to have to speak with Sori again.

/Inferno: Nix: The Phoenix is departing for Wisteria in 15 minutes. This mission is strictly voluntary, we don't really require an assault team.

A few minutes later he was walking down the dock toward the Phoenix. ”Permission to come aboard?” Nix paused before stepping on the gangplank.

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The first mate of the Phoenix was overseeing deck cleaning. He smiled and waved. ”Permission granted Commander Nix.”

Fajii boarded a few minutes later, a small black fox was curled up on her shoulders. It looked like a fur wrap. Occasionally it would pop up its head and look around.

”You got ready fast.” Nix had to admit, he was curious about Eron's abilities. According to Semmi, he was some sort of infamous fox prince, known for creating mischief.

The Scorched Earth Mage had braided her hair before leaving the temple. ”I'm excited. Thanks for inviting me Nix.”

”Get used to it.”

Eron chose this moment to look up. His dark eyes glanced at Nix. ”Worthy.” He gave a small yawn and settled back down.