The Ancients World

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~~~(POV: Saliandra Orvello)~~~

~~~(Location: The City of Meldro, The Kingdom of Avalon)~~~

~~~(Time: 11:16 AM)~~~

The man I've been stalking since 7:00 AM isn't Zarmade Oryzox. My Father isn't a disgusting excuse of a man like whoever it is I'm watching. I've witnessed him go into an underground brothel and try to sexually assault a woman.

Luckily the woman's husband beat him to a pulp before I had to step in. But I'm still disappointed that my Father would even know a guy like this.

"Is finding my Father even worth it anymore? If he associates with people like this, it's probably best that I don't know anything about him beyond his name..."

I'm keeping my distance for now... There are still things I want to find out before I confront whoever this man is. Having information like that is a powerful tool, and it's what Cera would do if he didn't know everything about a specific person.

He walks into one of the biggest taverns in Meldro, and I subtlety follow him inside. Taking a seat in one of the corners of the establishment and watching the man I'm sure has information about my Father.

What the fortune teller said has come true. The guy is a wolf in sheep's clothing. You wouldn't suspect him of being a bad person from just looking at him.

One of the things I'm worried about is the fact he is an elf, and this means there is a chance this guy is my Father... But I refuse to believe that... Not yet. My Mother wouldn't love a man capable of doing the things I've seen this man do.

After a couple of minutes of watching him, someone sits next to him. It's a human male. He's one shady-looking motherfucker. They're probably in business together doing something illegal.

It sucks that I can't hear what they're saying, but I'm able to read the human man's lips. He's talking about a meet-up later today. One that the elven man I'm following has to be at. It's a shop that sells armor and weapons, but it has a large back room for a meeting.

The human man stands up and leaves, looking like he's got more people to talk to. What the hell is my Father involved in...

"This is starting to make me sick..."

My entire perception of my Father is deteriorating, and I'm getting more worried that my Father isn't the man that I want him to be. The man that my Mother fell in love with... The elven man that I'm following hasn't left his spot on the bar yet.

I think I'm going to be waiting here a while, and since this is a good chance to get a hold of Cera. I'll make sure that I do.

My Friend's Tab is quickly opened, and I click on Cera.

[I'm hoping that you're having a better day than I am... Turns out, my Father could be a terrible person doing terrible things... I'm holding reservations still, but it's not looking any better as time goes on... What's going on with you?]

The message is sent with a click, and I'm left watching the man still. All he's doing is drinking and staring at the bar counter. This person is degenerate when it comes to life in general.

I'm not that prideful about being a pure-blooded elf. But this guy is giving elves a bad look... But the smart thing is to stay back and keep watching. After a couple of minutes, I get a message back from Cera. And I can't help opening my mouth a little.

[Yeah, my day hasn't been what I was expecting. A rogue militia of Bellvian forces tried to attack Amelia's land while we were there. They weren't expecting me to be there, and I fought a general by the name of Fredlin Vendez. Sorry to hear about your dad... It doesn't sound good...]

His day has been more interesting than mine, for sure. If I'm being honest, I'd rather be with him right now than searching for my Father... Searching for him if he's involved in things like this... I don't like it. And I'm slowly losing hope my Father is a good man...

I wonder what's going on in Bellvia... After their war with Zenith, they lost pretty much all their land. They had to in exchange for keeping their independence from Zenith.

Before I'm able to send a message back, the man I've been following stands up and heads for the door. And I make sure to stand up and hang around some taller guys to make sure he can't see me. I watch him leave, and I follow a little after.

He's walking down the street, and from what I can see. There is no particular direction he's heading. It's starting to make me wonder if I've been made... If I have, that would mean a confrontation is coming soon, but he hasn't shown any signs of that...

After drinking that much alcohol, maybe he's buzzed or something. But he's not stumbling, and he doesn't look incoherent.

All of a sudden, he stops in front of an Armor and Weapons shop. The meeting was happening that soon? The man he talked to was saying it was later today... This is smelling like a trap, and one meant for me... I don't know why, but that's what my instincts are telling me...

It's not like I have many choices about walking in there. And the bright side is no one inside that building or in this town has the strength or power needed to defeat me. This is the benefit of being one of the strongest people around.

p So I follow him inside, and there is no sight of him. There was a meeting in the backroom scheduled. And I make my way over to the front desk, and I see the only door leading further into the shop behind the man at that the counter.

He smiles as I approach, and puts down what he was reading. Waiting for me to talk or bring up something to order.

"The meeting that's happening in the back, has it started already?"

His expression instantly changes, but he's not fast. I draw my blade and line up the tip against his throat. He swallows hard, and someone would only be this scared if they wouldn't revive.

"Now, answer the question or die."

I've learned a lot since traveling with Cera, and one of the things I've learned is you have to be a certain way when dealing with bad people. Cause they'll only take advantage of you if you try to be nice to them.

"There is a meeting happening back there... It's the usual about profits, plans, and next targets... I told them this would happen... A girl was bound to seek revenge..."

My blood runs cold... They're involved in the Slave business... That's the only thing that can be connected to words like that... My Father is involved with Slavers... Did he have something to do with my Mothers life... And mine...

"From the looks of your reaction, it's true... I told them that the Sex Slave business wasn't going to last forever... I wanted out, and now I'm going to die like this..."

I'm not even listening to the man now, and all I feel is a white-hot rage building in me. My Father is a Slaver. The same type of person that made my Moms life hell, and my life hell.

In the next instant, my instincts take over, and I remove the man's head from his shoulders. My attention falls on the door leading into the back, and I make my way towards it. I can't believe my Father is this kind of animal.

When I find him, I'm going to kill him.

Just like he killed Mom. Dooming her to a life like that.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.228][Tier-3]

[Exp: 42/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 350] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun]