325 A Quiet Interlude (1/2)
You have learned Deep Abyss.
You have learned Waters of Life.
You have learned Water Seeker.
You have learned Mariner.
Deep Abyss [Water]: Up to 5 targets.
Enclose your enemies inside
of a water orb.
Duration: 20 seconds. Cool Down 2 minutes
Water Seeker [Water]
A simple spell that
leads you to the nearest
water source.
Mariner: [Water] Self only.
Your hands and feet become
webbed and gills form on your neck.
Duration: Lasts until you exit the water.
Your Air Rank has been upgraded from Spirit to Lord.
You have learned Air'Voilla.
Air'Voilla [Air]
Creates a Wind Tunnel to Air'Voilla
Air Aura [Air]
Forms an Aura of Air around you.
Your Ice Rank is ready to be upgraded.
You have learned Ice Shield.
You have learned Fields of Ice.
You have learned Ice Aura.
Ice Shield [Ice] Self Only
Creates a Shield of Ice around
you. Absorbs damage equal to
twice your current health.
Fields of Ice [Ice] Area Effect
Lays down a field of Ice on your
enemies that causes Ice damage.
Duration: 30 seconds Cooldown: 3 minutes
Ice Aura [Ice]
Forms an Aura of Ice around you.
Nix slowly dressed, his entire body felt like it had been frozen and thawed thousands of times. The fog that hung on the marsh seemed to vanish, making it possible to see for miles. Fey's silver wings could be seen in the distance, still circling the area.
”Ready to go, Nix?” Mina's expression was neutral, but her voice was filled with warmth.
”Yeah, it's time to head home.”
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Nix let Nightmare carefully pick her footing as they made their way out of the marsh while Fey continued to keep watch overhead, keeping an eye out for trouble. Mina rode behind him, both of her arms wrapped around his waist.
”Explain to me why you can't ride your Vilas Min?”
”I'm exhausted Nix, what if I fell off?”
”Makes sense, I guess.” Nix's tone told her he wasn't buying it.
Mina had the side of her face pressed against his back; her lips were curved in a smile. ”There's no need to be awkward. I asked Shae, Fajii and Hyaii months ago if they'd be okay with this.”
”Please stop talking now.”
”Okay.” Mina smiled against his back. ”The Oracle said our daughter would be born in the spring.”
”I thought you were going to stop talking.”
An hour later, they exited the swamp and entered the flatlands where several fields had been planted with seed. A cloud of dust coming toward them caused Nix to pull off the road.
/Spire: Lu Ban: Is that you, Nix?
/Spire: Nix: Yes.
/Spire: Mollie: You okay? We thought we saw your dragon carrying you this way.
/Spire: Nix: Yes. I am fine.
Nix squeezed Mina's hand and leaned back against her. ”Owe ya one Min.”
Min shook her head. ”Not even close.”
They arrived back in town a while later; Nix headed to the Market Square to talk with Tanner Benton, with nothing better to do, the rest of the group tagged along.
Tanner was easily recognizable from across the market; his bright orange-colored hair painted an easy target on him. Several bundles of pelts were stacked high enough to block Tanner's work area from the rest of the market.
Nix whistled softly. ”You get a shipment of pelts or something?”
Tanner Benton smiled when he saw him. ”Several shipments actually, take a look at my manifest and choose your reward.”
Nix grabbed the manifest and started scrolling through it. ”What's a Sea King?”
Tanner peeked over his shoulder. ”Medium-sized blue sea turtle.”
Nix looked skeptical, ”why is it called the Sea King?”
Tanner shrugged. ”Want them or not?”
”I'll take them.”
Five crates of Sea King leather has been sent to your inventory.
The Tanner smiled and started closing up his shop; his glance moved to Mina. ”You can accompany me to the town hall.”
[Whisper: Nix to Mina] Why would he want to take you to the town hall?
[Whisper: Mina to Nix] Because I am Enu Bak.
[Whisper: Nix to Mina] I'm not following.