Master Of None

Onyx's attacks were the most captivating events of the next two days of travel. Alice and her song had also taken a bright spot in conversation. The small interruptions the carriages faced like ice slimes and the odd ice wraith were nothing in comparison. There was one instance of the adventurers facing a sneaky imp hiding under the snow but it was defeated faster than it could attack. 

"With how fast we have been moving we should be there by tomorrow night. It is well ahead of schedule due to the song of haste. Clara said she wildly underestimated the speed we would have." This had come to surprise everyone when Clara notified them of their location. They had not only shaved off two days from their travel but five. The morale had been so high from the safety and agility buff.

"You know, if Alice keeps singing she will end up being some kind of idol. She might have to perform in a theater instead of the cathedral." Gil firmly believed that someone would have the brains to chase Alice and invite her to a stage. It was already in the plans for an oprah house to be built in the city. 

"I doubt anything will ever take her away from the cathedral. Well, other than an adventure or two." Walker had wanted to say that Alice wouldn't give up the cathedral for anything without question. But he remembered her desire to go on adventures with him. She had wanted to walk alongside him during this journey but had found that she was better sitting on the carriage to sing her song.

"You two should sleep while you can. We are waking up earlier than usual to make it to the city as the sun sets." After Su scolded them they two gave in and fell asleep as soon as possible. 

The morning wake up call was loud enough to wake Walker sooner than later which was a good thing since it was usually hard to get him to wake up in general. He was surprised to find he had become a pillow for Midnight who had her head on his chest. "You know you could have slept next to the fire." She growled softly in protest as he began to stand up. 

"Listen up, the Omnipotent party will be scouting head to clear the path the rest of the way. They are also going to meet the patrolling guards to send a letter ahead of us to prepare for our arrival!" This was a surprise but Clara had nominated Walker's party to head forward to clear the final bit of the road. Meeting with the patrolling guards was very important so that the city would be ready for the large carriage train's approach. 

"You heard her. Let's push forward faster than we have before." The push from Gil was due to his excitement to make it to the city faster than the others. He practically started to drag everyone away. Alice attempted to follow but she was held back because her song of haste would benefit the entire carriage train more than just the party. Not to mention the fact that she would not be able to keep up with the near constant jogging pace of the party. 

"Let's get there before the sunset. I want to see it from the top of the hill." The map that Remey had seen marked a small hill that they would climb to see the city. It would be an impressive view before they entered. "Gil, on your left!" Gil saw what Walker had spotted and shot the small patch of blue exposed by the rising sun. The piercing screech of an imp quickly ended as Midnight followed up Gil's arrow with a slash of her claws. 

"These things are despicable. They always try to ambush people. They should know that we are on the look out for them. This is a new road." Su was unhappy that they had found seven of the imps in the last hour. 

"We should be entering the patrol range at any moment. Once we are there we might be able to wait for the carriages." Walker had no sooner said this when he noticed a group of two men in armor with a single dwarven golem. "I guess I spoke too soon. Hello there!" The men in armor became ready for a fight before they noticed it was a party standing on the newly cut road. 

The two men recognized the plaques and metals on their armor and clothing immediately. "Welcome to the outskirts of Genesis. We will send notice of the approach immediately." The dwarven golem took these orders and began a brisk pace over the nearby hill. The two men in armor were staying with the party to properly greet the carriages. 

After just a short time, the rumble of wooden wheels came to their ears. The sound of Alice's singing followed. There had been no breaks today and none of the guards or adventurers needed them. They were too excited to make it to their goal and check out the city. For the adventurers, this meant the first walk of the town to check out the pubs. For the guards, it meant they would have real beds in the guard quarters of the city. Both were happier than could be seeing the two armored guards. 

"Let's get over that hill! The sun is setting and I want to be in my new guild building before it sets!" Clara yelled her encouragement which made the carriage drives spur the horses even faster. Alice sang until they crested the hill. Her voice suddenly stopped as did any other talking. The tall shining buildings of the city were accompanied by the flurry of snow beginning to fall. They had made it in record time before a snowstorm had begun to dust the city in fresh snow. 

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