Chapter 116 Then there were two (1/2)

Nix opened his eyes slowly, mid-morning on the fifth floor and nearly an hour before they were required to vacate the level. Hyai and her Aquarion friends were clearing the camp while Jun Li was showing her companions how to take the tents down. He was leaning back against Morti who was snoring softly, someone had placed a blanket over his legs.

Morti turned his head when Nix moved. ”Nix. Can you bring Pinky into Inferno?”

”She's already in a guild Morti. Tea Leaf I think, right?”

”I don't like them. They aren't very nice to her.” Morti's big brown eyes stared at him,

”Did something happen I should know about?” Nix stood up, he scruffed the fur on Morti's head, making the black hair stand up.

Mort moved to a sitting position. ”They told her she'd have to leave the guild if I didn't help them.”

”I see... Did Pinky tell you that?”

”No, she hasn't mentioned it. I heard them talking to her.”

Nix nodded. ”I'll take care of it. You should go to visit Shae, she's been missing you.”

/Inferno: Jun Li: Nix are you heading out?

/Inferno: Nix: After I lend a hand with clean-up, I want to check on Darsi and Donri.

/Inferno: Jun Li: Salamander has petitioned us to remove the ban on them coming to Glory Island.

/Inferno: Nix: They want access to the Embassy?

/Inferno: Jun Li: Yes. What do you think?

/Inferno: Nix: Lift all bans regarding ferry travel to Glory. They can take the ferry like everyone else. We won't allow portal access to any non-Inferno members.

Colonial System Message: A Bridge had been spotted in the Great Escalades Barrier to the far west. Rumors of a New World with powerful inhabitants are starting to circulate. Please check the forums for further details.

/Inferno: Nix: Can someone investigate that?

/Inferno: Semmi: I'm on it Nix, I'll have a full report by the end of the day.

/Inferno: Nix: Thanks, Sem.

He spotted Hyai stacking up the cooking pots. ”Hey, let me do that. Why don't you show your companions the Inn.”

Hyai favored him with a smile. ”Thanks, hun. I really should get started on lunch prep.”

After helping clear camp, Nix found the elevator attendant. ”Wanted to ask you something. Why am I cleared to the 61st floor?

”You're Morti's companion right?” The large armored man smiled like the bear was his best friend. ”Since he's your Spirit companion, your Guild Cards are linked.”

”I see, thanks.” Nix reentered the elevator and chose the 50th floor.”

The elevator dinged and opened up. Nix froze in place when he saw her.

An Air Spirit glided smoothly toward him. She was nearly transparent and completely devoid of clothes. ”Welcome to the 50th floor. I am Esta, the floor Steward.”

Nix bowed slightly. ”Greetings, I am Nix. Is this what I think it is?”

Esta nodded, her air hair flowing gracefully. ”Yes, it's a portal.”

”To anywhere?” Nix frowned at the huge device. It represented a security threat if an entire guild could land here and then launch an assault at Inferno.

”Yes, you can port in from any destination in Colonial, providing you have access to this floor. Furthermore, the 50th level of this Embassy is a free binding point.”

Nix shook his head. ”I would like security measures put in place. No one who ports into the tower from outside of Glory may exit the Embassy.”

Esta smiled at the Nix. ”You have interesting eyes, but I cannot do that, sir.”

”This Embassy is on Glory Island. I will simply dismantle the entire building if you won't agree.”

Esta laughed but then quickly covered it up. ”Sir, the Embassy cannot be dismantled.”

Nix brought up the Glory Island Menu. A hud map of the island appeared, when he touched his finger on the Embassy it lit up.

[Do you wish to destroy the Embassy?]

”WAIT!” Esta stared at the menu and bowed her head. ”Forgive my mirth Sir. I didn't realize your identity.”

”I am Nix, Guild Leader of Inferno, The Champion of the Palace of Fire and Air. You may be able to control this floor, but this building is on Glory Island and is the home of the Inferno Guild.”

”Of course Sir. We are enjoying your hospitality.”

Nix closed the menu. ”I am not being unreasonable. Restrict those who port-in from other places to the Embassy.”

Esta sighed, she had started badly. She could sense the smallest measure of Air within him. ”It is my honor to greet the Palace of Air Champion. Anyone who arrives through this portal will not be able to use our exits.”

/Inferno: Nix: The 50th floor is a Portal. Once you make it to this level you receive a free binding point.

/Inferno: Jun Li: That's bad Nix. An entire guild could launch an attack from there and we wouldn't even know they were on the island.

/Inferno: Nix: No worries, if you use the portal to enter the Embassy, you are not allowed to exit.

When Nix headed back to the elevator, the Air Elemental moved to block his path.