LRAB Chapter 71: Aspion's Story
Chapter 71: Aspion's Story
Chapter 71: Aspion's Story
Dherma Village, 40 years agoVisitt (.)co/m for the latest updates
Have you ever wondered what its like? Kraisten asked from the top of the village bell tower. The place had been declared out of bounds ever since it had nearly crumbled in a storm three years ago. Unknown to most, Kraisten had used his awakening power to mend it months ago. Now it was only the outside that looked decrepit, on the inside the structure was as strong as granite.
The cities? Aspion shrugged. Probably boring. What could they have there that we dont? He crossed his arms. Besides, its not like we can get there.
Uncle Ferion went to join the counts guard last harvest, Kierra said. She was the only one of the group who wasnt an awakened, though tagged along either way.
Idiot, Aspion smirked. He was recruited. Big difference. Recruits dont go there because they want to. And its not like he liked the place or anything.
That much was a lie. While their uncle had been recruited, he had sent several letters back to the village, including a pouch of copper coins and high-grade lumber. The mere fact that he had enough to hire a travelling merchant to travel all the way to Dherma showed that being a guard paid well.
Im thinking of going there. This wasnt the first time Kraisten had said something of the sort. In the last several months, the only conversations the three had been having were about awakening, doing on trips outside the village, as well as the cities. This time, though, there was something different in his voiceanyone could tell that his mind had been made up.
Right, Aspion whispered.
He wasnt like his friend. The son of the village scribe, it fell on him to take over from his father. Writing was considered a rare gift, almost as rare as awakening, so his fate was set since birth. Neither awakening, nor having a sister that was a better scribe than him was able to change the will of his father; in that aspect, the man was as unshakable as Kraistens father had been.
If I find a way. Will you two come with me? Kraisten asked.
Sure, Kierra said almost instantly. Aspion, however, hesitated.
No. Theres another way. The question is will you join me.
Of course he will, Kierra said before Aspion could reply. Youre friends after all.
Sis Aspion wanted to tell her that she wasnt included in the invitation, but couldnt. He wasnt certain if there was anything going between her and Kraistenthe two hadnt been particularly close in the past, but lately he had started seeing things. Maybe it was all in his imagination, or maybe it wasnt. dont speak instead of me. I can give my own answer.
Well?
Of course we will. Aspion sighed. I didnt want to be a scribe, anyway.
Good. In that case, level up as much as you can. Ill need you at full strength by the end of the week. After that well walk out of the village. Kraisten smiled. All of us.
With that, the conversation ended. With a nod and a wave, Kraisten climbed down the tower, starting his way back to the village chiefs mansion. Kierra followed shortly after.
You coming? Kierra looked back as she started climbing down the belltower.
Go ahead, I need to think about something.
Okay. See you home.
Aspion closed his eyes for a moment. When he opened them again, the bracelet on his left arm had changed from bronze to copper. Anywhere this would have been seen as a great feat. However, he still couldnt catch up to Kraisten.
What are you planning? Aspion wondered. Whatever it was, it had the blond worried.