Chapter 187 IslasFairbal (1/2)

Nix opened his eyes, squinting slightly in the dark room. Somehow it seemed wrong to leave a warm bed and a beautiful woman in the dimness of predawn, but he had important things to take care of. Shae looked up from her pillow just as he was putting his armor on.

Her long red hair was spread out on the white sheets beneath her. ”I'll check on Fey this morning.” Shae watched him get ready. Nix never got out of bed early unless it was important. ”You'll be back today?”

Nix nodded, ”going to send someone a message. I'll be in Isla'Fairbal if you need to find me suddenly. I may summon you if things go badly.”

”Okay. Will you upgrade my armor like you did yours?” Shae sat up, the white sheets slid down her torso.

Nix stared for a moment. ”I already did... Did you get more beautiful while I was sleeping?”

Shae laughed and nodded when he bent over for a kiss. ”I did.”

Nix walked toward the Gemini temple, the sky was turning orange just as the Gemini Temple came into view.

[Whisper: Nix to Del Tali] I don't really have time this week for a meeting. Inferno hopes to wrap up an important mission this week. However, I will put aside some time tomorrow if you are available.”

[Whisper: Del Tali to Nix] You will? That would be great! Just let me know the time.

[Whisper: Nix to Del Tali] Someone named Kedric Red from Isla'Fairbal contacted me. Do you know this person?

[Whisper: Del Tali to Nix] Yes, he works for Morana. You should avoid him at all cost Nix.

[Whisper: Nix to Del Tali] He threatened me into a meeting, so of course I'm going.

[Whisper: Del Tali to Nix] I'll come with you Nix! I'll bring some help and we'll send them a message.

[Whisper: Nix to Del Tali] That's very generous, but I prefer to deal with these things myself. Can you describe this Kenric?

[Whisper: Del Tali to Nix] You can't miss him, he's bald and white as snow. Also, his eyes are red, a sign of the blood bond he shares with Morana.

[Whisper: Nix to Del Tali] So we're clear, that means he's a vampire right?

[Whisper: Del Tali to Nix] Yes. Very strong and very fast.

[Whisper: Nix to Del Tali] Weaknesses?

[Whisper: Del Tali to Nix] Fire, of course, their kind are scared to death of flames.

Nix laughed as he approached the Gemini portal. ”Man did you f*ck with the wrong person. I suppose that's the benefit of not being well known in Oasis.”

He took the Gemini portal directly to Isla'Fairbal and then immediately stealthed. A few meters from the platform was a large fountain, Nix took a seat and waited.

[Dragon Eyes]

”Holy crap,” Nix muttered under his breath at the large number of people wandering around in stealth so early in the morning. Instantly he thought of Beta, the envoy for Breach Commander Mtui. She used a bit of ice ability to mask her heat signature. He quietly wondered if he could do the same.

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Isla'Fairbal should have been called a peninsula rather than an island, a scant five meters of rock connected it to the mainland of North Ain'Dhassi. It didn't take Nix long to see there was massive discord between the Ain'Dhassi of the North continent and those of the south. The conversations between the locals referred to it in some detail. With his curiosity piqued, Nix decided to ask the only Ain'Dhassi he trusted completely.

[Whisper: Nix to Cora Tali] Good morning Cora!

[Whisper: Cora Tali to Nix] Guild Leader Nix? Good morning!

[Whisper: Nix to Cora Tali] If you're not too busy, I'd like to ask you a few questions regarding Ain'Dhassi culture.

[Whisper: Cora Tali to Nix] I will answer any question that doesn't interfere with my loyalty vows.