Region of Amoria, Capitol City Zrosa.
Amoria Military Base
Within a room made of granite flooring, bookshelves against the wall, a giant world map showing the four regions, and a giant longsword that hangs right above a desk with a chair with chair decorated with unique designs with pictures of weapons incorporated within them, with a large rectangular window behind the desk.
A tall man with broad shoulders, a long black coat, and shoulder pads stands viewing the Capital City of Amoria. Zrosa. The city looked like a facility of sorts, all assorted the same way, leveled the same way, colored the same way. Accept for the higher echelon one being the Amoria Miliatary Base.
KNOCK KNOCK
"Report General, do I have permission to come in?" a voice calls.
"Yes, come in," Galen says with a deep voice.
"General Rossi, we have captured two members of the Aero Desperados. Both seem to be in a mentally unstable state to talk right now," says a foot soldier.
The man turns around, sporting short, bright copper-fringed hair with some texture and volume, orange eyes, and a grey beard.
[Amoria Strategic: General Galen Rossi]
"It figures judging of the incident that just occurred. Give them some time, I will talk to both separately and give them an option. Any reply from the emperor regarding the status of this "Royal Unit" he suggests on getting?"
"No, General. Just the words of Lady Valentine, sir."
"Hmm, I see something must be going on. Why announce this now? And this year it can't be possible. Ahh. I'll worrry about that later." General Rossi thinks to himself. "Where is my son? Where is he at right now?" he asks.
"I believe Sir Ambrose is preparing to leave for Cassadora soon. The tram will leave soon."
"I see," Galen said with a saddened face.
"All this work and I can't see him off. He should be fine, we talked the other night. Would you please let him know the best of luck?
"Of course, sir."
"Also, is everything set up for his overnight stay?"
"Yes"
"What about the special requests from the Alekzander family and Pierce for their children?"
"My apologies, sir, but I did do the reservations for the Pierce Family, but I couldn't lock one in for the Alekzander child."
Galen strokes his beard in disappointment."A little hiccup" He takes a little walk around his office. "Ok, contact that Tavern in Ardia and let them know that Ambrose will have an additional guest when he checks in."
"Of course, General."
"Thank you, officer, you are dismissed."
"Taking my leave now, General."
KNOCK KNOCK
"General Rossi, the two prisoners are here."
"Yes, bring them to me," he demands.
The door creaks open.
The two young men walk in with looks of defeat on their faces, looking down at the floor as they walk. One has a scar on his cheek, the other wears a silver chocker.
"Such a... unique fashion choice," Galen Rossi thinks to himself. "Now you two must be wondering why the War General wants with us? Shouldn't he be sentenced to life in prison?"
The two continue to look down.
"Ahh, no good, I would be unable to speak if I saw one of my close comrades fall," he says.
The two young boys' faces slowly begin to show expressions.
"I have lost many friends because of that, I lost alliance with fellow families, but here I am still standing, leading this army. I have a proposition. I want you two to be my inside men and get as close to the Royal families as possible. Whilst at the same time watching over my son"
The eyes of the two men widened as their gazes finally matched General Rossi's.
"S-sir, that's a bold thing to do. Wouldn't you reco-"
"Silence!"
The guard gets shut up quickly.
He continues to walk towards the guard as he gives him a petrifying gaze.
"Now, as I was saying, your task is to gain as much information about the Emperor and watch over my son. Do this and you will want to be put in jail, and whatever crimes you committed will be lifted. However, if words go out that the Aero Desperados are back and that I am the reason. I will personally give you a visit myself."
The two nod.
"Now you'll be heading to Ardia to a spot called "The Tavern. You'll be sent via a different route than my son; you may arrive there quicker or later than he. Don't make it too obvious that I sent you guys. Also, you'll need a change of clothes. Guards escort these men for a new change of clothes and get them a suitcase ready for departure."
"As you command, sir," the guard nods.
"Wait, you'll need funds. Here is some Bal. Don't go wasting it. This will last you for a couple of months. You two should be able to receive Bal by that time already."
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Transportation Zone in Zrosa
Transportation Zone spots are located all around the four regions. These can teleport you anywhere within seconds. The layout is like a subway where people are lined up as they stand and wait for a teleportation circle. Within that room, there are 20 circles with 10 transportation circles on each side of the room. However, you cannot travel across a region with a Transportation Zone as the use of a Train is needed. Depending on your location, it can take a couple of hours, 30 minutes, or half a day. With this being said, there are also chances of delays in travel via weather and malfunction of rare monster attacks.
"This Transportation Zone will take you to the Train Station just make sure to check in and board the correct train and-"
"Mother, I'm pretty sure I remember we always traveled by train. It should take me no more than a couple of hours."
"Right, you ravishing young man," a middle-aged woman says with straight mid-length silver hair, and silver eyes"
[Ella Rossi]
"Thank you, mother," a young man says with a soft smile. He has dark, cooper hair with medium length on top, wavy, and short on the sides, slightly taller height, grey eyes, Sharp Facial Structure, angled eyebrow, and Light skin tone. With a long sword on his side.
[Heavenly Blade Candidate: Ambrose Rossi]
"Are you still conflicted about what your father wants you to do?"
Ambrose nods.
"Don't worry, I'm sure someday he'll accept the fact that you don't wanna follow in his footsteps but for now just enjoy your life." She smiles as she holds her son's face with both hands. "Now go on. Have fun and stay safe. We shall see each other again at the Duel of Progression."
"Goodbye, thank you for all you.. I mean both of you have done"
"Also, Ambrose, pleas,e if any girl seems interested in yo,u make sure-"
"Mother, please, I know."
"Ahha. Alright, see you again," as she waves goodbye.
Ambrose signs to himself.
"It's not like I can't get a girl. I just don't know how to pick one out" Ambrose thinks to himself as he teleports away to the Train Station.
"Lady Rossi," a soldier comes by.
"Has Sir Ambrose left already?"
"Oh yes, is there a problem?"
"It's just a change in the special requests for the tavern."
"That's nothing to be worried about, I'm sure Ambrose will be happy enough to interact and talk to someone. Make friends"
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Village of Rupta Year
"All right I just have to clip this on and there"
Axelle looks at himself in the mirror.
"Wow, I did grow a little taller. Everything is in perfect shape. Especially this"
Axelle looks at his neck as he holds the mana necklace Bri gifted him.
He heads towards the door and he prepares to exit his room as he looks back. "Goodbye room for now," Axelle says to himself as he exits his room.
SHUT
Axelle enters the dining room where his mother and father await his departure.
"Good morning Axelle" Etna greets her son as she just finished cooking breakfast, retrieving the flame from the stove back to her.
"Good morning Mother"
"Today is the day"
"Yes it is"
The front door opens.
"Good morning son"
"Good morning Father"
"Let's have one last breakfast together before you depart"
The Alekzander sit together and eat breakfast.
"Honey, you remember where to go right?" Etna asks.
"The Teleportation Zone just as you enter the village the building on the right"
"Yes"
"Then from there head to train 39 to Cassadora"
"Yeah you got it down"
"Of course Mother"
"How about The Tavern I told you about? Where did I pull some strings to get you a free room?" Axton adds.
"As soon I get off the train head south and the tavern should be the busiest spot if not just ask around"
"Correct at least we don't have to worry about your sense of direction"
They all laugh.
"Just remember to be aware of your surroundings, don't trust anyone" Axton warns his son.
"Yes, you've drilled into my head multiple times. Even when we trained you would ask if to finish the sentence"
"Am serious. Especially after that news came about when that incident occurred with Bri. The fact that I sent that out to the world is unbelievable."
The room goes silent.
"Am pretty sure he has it down, dear," Etna adds.
Axton stands from the table "I also want to give you this" he speaks as he pulls out a bag from one of the shelves.
He removes the item from the bag. It's a sword. Protected by a black and gold scabbard.
SHEATH
The sword is unsheathed and the hilt has a black finish with a gold hilt. He then puts it back in the scabbard.
"This is my Adamantium sword that I used to fight in the war. It was my most precious thing"
"What replaced it?"
"Something precious that was much more precious than this sword."
The sword then gets given to Axelle.
"You my son"
Axelle with a surprised look on his face.
"Am giving this to you cause I trust you and believe in you. Regardless of whether you become one of the Heavenly Mages. I will always be proud of you."
"Axelle, whatever you decide to do, we are here for you, and if you feel like coming home after this it's alright we'll understand "Etna adds.
"Plus you don't have to pay any Bal. Food will always be provided, so please come home whenever," Axton pleads with tears in his eyes.
"Thank you guys again for being the best parents and teachers I could ask for. I will do my best to show that all these years of training with both of you will be worth it."
"That's great to hear, son, but who are you doing this for?"
Axelle thinks for a couple of seconds.
"You guys?"
"Axelle you must learn that everything you do will be for yourself. Sure, me and your father will be happy, but when you think about it. It all depends on whether you are happy. Remember that. You have to feel good about yourself. Don't focus on what others think. Just you" Etna adds.
"Dear he already has so much to remember," Axton jokes.
"Hey it's very important that he knows that we are proud of him and will support him"
"Yes yes yes dear" Axton smiles. "One last question before you leave, Axelle?"
"What is it, father?"
"What will you say to Bri?"
Axelle stops eating his food and thinks deeply. He then opens his mouth, "I don't know what to say to her!" in a panicked voice. "I've been thinking about multiple scenarios in my head. What if we see each other on the entrance exam? Will she remember me? Will she remember this necklace?" as he holds his head.
"That could be a possibility."
SMACK
Axton gets smacked on the back of the head.
"Axton!" Etna says.
"What. It's true. That slap had a little heat to it."
"Really. Something you give good advice and lessons. And sometimes," Etna stares at Axton.
"Sometimes?" as he continues to rub his head.
"Ugh, never mind. Axelle just says to herself, "She'll remember me". No need for overthinking and getting worked up about it. If you see her, you see her. And if she doesn't remember, it's okay, just reintroduce yourself again"
"Ok, thank you, guys."
"You're welcome, son," Axton says.
Etna rolls her eyes at me. "I swear," Etna says as she looks at the ground in disbelief. "
Axelle then heads to the front door.
"Goodbye, thank you for everything."
"Goodbye, dear," Etna says.
"Stay safe and make the best of it," Axton says with his voice trembling, eyes watery.
The three embrace in a hug.
SNIFF
SNIFF
"See you guys later," Axelle says with a smile as he walks off.