Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Sun

Harthome and Ilea moved the two unconscious or sleeping people into the common room while Walter checked on the dead Demon with the later arrival Neeto. After entering the bar, they informed the waiting initiates about what happened and Ilea continued coursing her healing mana through the two injured people. Lucia joined them later and had apparently slept through the whole ordeal. She wasnt the least embarrassed and simply sat down next to Celenes sleeping form to stroke her hair. You poor idiotic lunatic, she said in a scolding voice. .I told you Demons are bad news, Soon after Walter joined them. Neeto and his skeletons were tasked to extract what they could from the dead Demon and guard its body. One apparently had to handle them very carefully, even after death. He let the others in that Ilea saved them without going into specifics. Harthome had listened to their conversation before of course but he had not seen her fight the Demon, completely caught in its mental attack. They all looked at Ilea with respect and thanked her. She just smiled back Its no matter, I got a bunch of levels out of it, Continuing to heal the two people, the others made note not to anger the healer in the future. Even Walter was impressed with her power Shes gonna be something when she continues like that hopefully not an early grave her corpse though hmm, Dont look at her like that. Lucia bopped Walter on the head with a spoon And get to the kitchen! He turned to her with a perplexed look, some of the people in the room chuckling. Yes maam. Oh and by the way. He leaned in and kissed her. Ilea gave a thumbs up while Ellie cheered. Lucia just stood there dumbfounded while Walter went to the kitchen to prepare food for everyone. .wha, She stammered as Ellie embraced her in a big hug. A cosy fire burned in the hearth as everyone enjoyed the relaxing tune of Walters playing. The two injured were brought to their respective rooms to recover further as everyone ate their fill and enjoyed each others company. Soon only Walter and Ilea remained. I thank you again for your rescue. he said as he started cleaning a mug. Did you really need it? With your level, he stopped her with a gesture Demons are a very peculiar species. Dangerous in their specializations. I could resist the beings mind attack for a while and mightve been able to retaliate in time but I dont know how many wouldve died until then. Neeto wouldve been a better opponent for the demon but he was late as well, And levels hardly matter seeing what you did to him. He paused and she took a contemplative sip of ale. That name Azarinth Healer. I did hear it before. In the Foundation of Glass. She stopped drinking at that What do you know of it? Very little sadly. I was seeking power at the time. And an old librarian had shown me the name. Fierce warriors with the ability to heal even the worst of wounds before their enemies eyes. Their fists would strike terror into all that attacked them. The Class was apparently lost. Eradicated by who knows what. And now Im standing across from one of them. She shook her head at his questioning look I only stumbled across it in dumb luck Im afraid. They were a healing order. The order of Azarinth. Ilea chose not to mention the Bluemoon Grass or the book helping her gain the skills. To be frank they seem like a bunch of pricks by their history accounts I found, He chuckled What powerful person or order isnt. he grinned at the two thumbs Ilea directed at herself at his rhetorical question. Youre certainly something but dont get cocky. If that Demon wouldve been a warrior type, you wouldve been obliterated. Thats why you were there Mr. Skorn. She said innocently. He looked down and shook his head while smiling You know if it werent for Lucia, Oh I knoooow I knooow, the tragic binding of looove. Well Walter, Ive honestly been in this cave system long enough by now. Youre a bunch of quirky fanatics but I like you lot. Although I do need my me time and you know the sun? She got up and put more coppers on the counter Ill take my leave then. Considering what you said before I take it that that isnt a problem? Even though you really want my corpse, It is not. Ill have one of the guards guide you out. How do you come to the conclusion with the corpse? Im not even a necromancer, Dark magic is dark magic Walter but seriously, its your creepy as fuck eyes when youre in magic mode. Says the walking light show. they both smiled. Hey, leave a girl her sparkles. Ill leave now though, I really dont feel like ruining this love story give the others my regards. And Celene that maybe she should start with an Elf and go from there, She held out her hand to him which he shook. If only I were younger Ill tell them but dont expect them to be happy you just left. Theyll survive and if not, Indra will resurrect them or maybe Mr Bones, Any ideas where the winds might take you? He said to her back as she started towards the door. Oh, visiting a dusty cellar, some old friends and maybe a castle in the sky? She said, winking at him while looking back. This is a very nice place I think Ill be back at some point the beds suck though. And the window coverage leaves a lot to be desired. She thought as she looked at the fire in the hearth and a newly found friend in this strange world. Goodbye Ethinu. She said and left.