But maybe I shouldnt brag about it before we actually succeed. Though I dont see us failing with already existing gates and a being that could bridge two realms with space magic, Ilea said. If it means vacation in distant cities, maybe even lands not governed by humans count me intrigued, Walter said. That would be cool, right? Ilea said. All that travel time just gone. Well it depends how it would work in practice. Id assume people still have to pay a fee or something. And security would need to be tight, otherwise you have armies invading through those things, or worse, monsters, he said. Well consider those issues. I dont exactly plan to place teleportation gates within cities, no matter how safe theyre supposed to be. Maybe nearby, and underground or something, Ilea said. And locked in to one destination, if that is possible. The way you talked about the north. Id definitely like to see it some day, so dont disappoint me, Walter said and snickered, emptying his mug. Ill fly you there if the gates turn out to be an impossibility. Or if they need to be charged by sacrifices or something, she said. Sacrifices dont need to kill the victim. You can also just sacrifice an arm and heal it again, he said. Isnt there some inherent thing in sacrificial rituals that would prevent healing? Ilea asked. Walter shrugged. Im not the healer here. But I think if that happens, its just a powerful hurdle. Just need to find an even more powerful healing spell. Makes sense, I suppose, Ilea said. The two were silent for a little while, Walter giving both of them a refill. He didnt seem quite as tired and annoyed anymore. How are things with Lucia? she asked. He swerved around his mug. Good. I think we should make more time for each other. Shes been very focused on her work lately. Walter laughed, glancing at her. What about you? Is the legendary Lilith engaged with someone? Perhaps a commoner at level twenty. That would sprout a few more songs, and stories. Ilea smiled. No. Not at the moment. I quite enjoy the free life of an adventurer. Youre a special kind of adventurer. Unique even, Id say, Walter said. Ilea waved her hand slightly. I wouldnt say so. Was just unlucky enough to attract the attention of bards. The man chuckled. I suppose thats true. Ah right, youre a bard too, Ilea said and laughed. I am. And every day I regret not being the first to write a song about your escapades, he said. No you dont, Ilea said. Yeah, not really. Can you imagine, all that attention? At least you can just fly away or vanish, he said. Not like you couldnt, dark mage, she said. Weeell, Im not exactly at your level of power, Walter said. Are you hungry? Always, Ilea said. You know its not that hard. You just get a healer class and go out there until youre as strong as I am. He went to the kitchen while shaking his head. I wont honor that with a reply. Fair enough, Ilea murmured. The man returned soon enough with a few platters filled with bread, cheese, cold cuts, fruits, and a few vegetables. He sat down and put some of the food onto his plate. So, now youre getting involved with the elves again. More the Taleen. Theyve been hunting elves for hundreds of years, she said and started eating too. Thanks for the food. Dont mention it. The machines? Ah yes, Ben mentioned it before. Cerithil Hunters, right? he said. Mhm. Elfie, a friend, he found a working gate to a Praetorian manufacturing facility. At least he thinks so. Those things are level six hundred machines, strongest variant Ive seen so far, Ilea said. And he wants the help of the hunters here? Walter asked. Makes sense. Wouldnt you be enough? I dont know what level youre at by now but it must be enough to deal with six hundred monsters, he said. There are stronger variants too. And we dont know how many there are. Even I can be overwhelmed with numbers, Ilea said. Not killed maybe, but overwhelmed. Whats your level? Four hundred? he asked. Four forty right now. Third Class is coming up on four hundred too, she said. Space magic? Walter said. No, you mentioned our defenses, he said. Ilea smiled. Right. Yeah, its space magic and white fire? Flames of Creation. Not much of a clue what it actually is but its certainly powerful. I can imagine. And no, I dont want a bout against you. Level one hundred Ilea was quite enough to see, he said. Thats fair, she said. Got any plans for the two weeks until our meetup with the Hunters? Im sure the others would be happy to see you. Lucia mentioned experiments that require a particularly resilient human, he said. I do actually. Its back to Ravenhall for me after the meal. Mostly gate related stuff, and I should show my face sometimes in my organization, maybe get some hunting in too if I find the time, she said. I wont be bored, thats for sure. That we have in common, Walter said. Its good to see you in high spirits. I knew the whole Baralia affair wouldnt be something youd particularly enjoy. It is what it is. Cant all be fun hunting of monstrous entities that want you dead, Ilea said. Thats true, Walter said. The two shared a few more stories until the platters were empty. Ilea said her goodbyes, charging her wings near the mountain of Karth, zeroing in on the mark she left on Claire.
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