After the planning in the afternoon,
they spent almost all evening gathering supplies, which included food, clean water, Mana-stone lanterns, rope, few bandages. Rin insisted on packing just in case it was needed.
She said, "We have prepared just in case your idea might explode."
When everything was ready, they sat near an old tree in the Village, as the sun was settling down. And nigh was beginning to rise, Limbo drew out his compass.
And the system draws out the map route towards the destination.
'System begins the navigation scan.'
[ Code Compass Activated ]
[ Route Established: North Ridge path - Distance 17.5km ]
A faint blue projection of light hovered on his finger through the ring, only he was able to see but still on to be safe.
He quickly closed his hand, hiding before Rin could see that.
Did you know where the thing you want is? Do u have its location?
Actually thing is,
Hmm..Yeah.. I have a little clue and knowledge of the direction.
What about you?
That's good, that will make things easy, and we can make it in time. You see,
I have been forest affinity, so I can search in the forest, I can.. but I don't know how that works behind the scenes, but I can locate them somehow.
One of the elders who is friends with my mother said I can track using forest spirits and things I don't understand.
Okay...
'Whatever, it's fine if we get what we want.'
Limbo and Rin, suddenly in sync, said, How about we practice our abilities on the way? That way, we can coordinate and cooperate more freely.
Rin, seriously. You also think that, great, let's go ahead with plans.
First, we need permission.
Rin takes Limbo with him. To meet the elder, she was a sister of elder Caya.
Her name was 'Chaya'...
As they came before her, she looked at him while sitting, like she could see through him.
But for now, she remained silent, speaking.
Rin, why have you come to see me at this hour?
With Respect and manners, she greeted the elder first, and while hinting at Limbo, and both greeted. Then she mentioned,
Elder...
The thing is, I wanted to go Northern forests, I want to collect some herbs. Material for medicine, will you allow us?
North..? You say..
You know that it is a dangerous place if you wander recklessly, and there is a possibility you might get lost in most of the forests.
Yes, elder.
I know that, but I'm not planning to go deeper just near the safe zone.
I see.
What is he doing here? The boy of Ela, what do you want?
Me? I just...
Rin, interwound in the middle.
Elder, he comes here with me.
I can see that.
I want to take him with me to accompany me on this journey.
But.. I heard he was suffering from an injury, since the awakening ceremony. You know that elder, Limbo asks.
"I know everything about this village and leave it..." She stops in the middle.
Yeah, elder.
I have recovered.
Rin, help me with some medicinal herbs that cure me miraculously.
I see..
So that's where my medicine goes, and brat, you lied that to me.. that you eat it to test.
Elder, I just wanted to help him.
Fine anyway he's injury is cured, so at least you didn't waste the medicine, I guess.
Rin takes a breath of relief.
Limbo was confused, he was unaware of the situation and thought that it was a normal herb that Rin gave.
"Elder, can you tell which medicine it was? I will ask my father."
What do you think of me? Am I that cheap to take things from children, and anyway, you're also part of this village, so you take or Rin things is same so don't think about it.
Can I at least know its name...
Huhhh.. elder sighed.
It was Silver Blooms. But of a low quality, what was probably eaten was just a leaf of it..
"What? Silver Bloom..."
He was shocked. You know that?
Yeah, while reading a book...my mother told me once.
He looked at Rin, and she indicated through her eyes to shut...
Fine, if you also wish to go, then go together, but remember that the place is full of mana, so don't forget to practice.
Maybe that will help to unlock and reveal more about your abilities.
But remember that the place is dangerous if you wander recklessly, it will be dangerous.
Understood elder. They are both in sync.
Son of Ela, come here, take this.
She gave him a paper and a piece of cloth. And give this to your mother. I know that brat, she will not worry about you if you show her this.
Leave now, don't bother me anymore, and be safe.
They leave.
"Just like you said, he's carrying with him...The time has really come. Finally, a wait is over, sister..."
Rin and Limbo go to their respective Homes. Limbo mentioned errands and helping hands to Rin while he gave a paper given by Elder Chaya.
Though Ela was against the idea of going northern hills but after Ronan intervention she agreed.
Ronan convinced her this will part of his growth and he can't stayed at home all the times before her eyes.
She agreed and elder Chaya truly know her, he ask her how did they know each other. On the way elder talk about her it seems she knows her well.
Ela replied, actually elder Chaya was like a mother figure to me, and also my mentor.
She helps me in understanding and as well as strengthen my forest affinity.
Really..? I guess that's why she talking like that way about you.
Ronan interwind whole saying did she say anything about me..? Curious.
Nothing..
That old women.. he was pissed. But not really.
By the way remembered,....
They told many things that will come handy in there journey. And prepare there adventure tools and how to use them.
Then he tell I can light torch with using mana but unfortunately for 6min.
What 6 min...? well that's fine, while a coughing a little.
You will grow eventually so its fine for now.
Dinner finished. And they went to their rooms.
At that night Limbo couldn't sleep. The system was flicker faintly, almost like a breathing.
[ Route confirmed. User readiness: 98% ]
I have made up my mind, and going.
This is his first adventure in this world since arrival, he now has a direction not just a co-ordinates. But a purpose for a journey. While Rin's involvement made this journey even more better.
This time he wasn't alone anymore.
The next morning, came with spreading golden light across land of forests. Rin appeared, while holding a staff in her hands and travel pouch. As she arrives she asked, are you ready?
Limbo nodded, "let's go.."
The two of them Stepped towards misty trail, while stretching Endless path before them. Unknown, dangerous but with full of hopes.
While in his mind system started to give a notification,
[ The towards fragments is decreasing
Connection reinitialising. ]
Looks like it's starting,
Rin looked at him, What was that?
He said nothing, just thinking loudly.
As they walked deeper, the compass light was starting to flicker. Like a path of glowing lights below their feet.
The journey towards the northern hills had begun.
What surprises are waiting for them? That will be interesting to see,
meanwhile,
A certain someone was lurking around them from afar..
Who might that be? Let's see on the journey..