-A day or so later-
The company moved out towards a town in Daein that was going through some weird troubles. The same problem as last time that they made sure to take care of this time really quickly. Moving along the border they went to check it out with bigger numbers. The others would keep prepping for the move. Gawain and a few others traveled with Azul and the soldiers he had.
System: Unique Quest: Clean the water supply pacifiying the people of Daien. Upscale task.
Rewards: Increases the loyalty of Daein citizenry. Increase in Gawain, ????, Sanaki and Altina views of you.
Failure: Doubt and declared usurper by the populace. It becomes harder to move forward with plans.
'This quest is making it very harder. I am a fighter.' Azul lamented. A smile was on his face. The memories of the citizen's happy faces was something to behold. 'But then again, these people have been trying there hardest. Unlike those useless Crimeans.'
He looked to the sky as his hands ran through his hair frustrated. AzuI was forced to stop helping after he gave all the people a wash and healed them a little from a few poisons. He bolstered the bodies casting regen to take care of underlining effects. He was tempted to switch the way the people developed but left it alone. Hilda also stopped him. A large technology increase would cause problems.
"Uggh ready to go already? Come on already." He was getting restless not doing much. Remembering who he was first and foremost, he went back to help. "Screw status. I want to help so I am helping."
A few of the Noble's that were around looked on in shock. They dismounted and helped as well. If a prince could help, then why couldn't they. Getting dirty was not that great for them, but it was rewarding in its own right. Azul gave them encouraging smiles and the citizens appreciated it.
A man on horseback came up with a small Retune. He was the Lord of the nobles that came up. An old friend of Gawain and a former retired member of the Four Riders. Lanvega Marado. Initially, a mentioned only character in the series. But thanks to the prep work of Lluvia a healthy man that provides quests for Azul and company.
"Lord Azul," Lavenga got down walking over to him with respect. Doing the formal greetings despite being told it was unnecessary. "..can this affliction be solved?"
"Yes. As soon as my people hurry their little butts up." Azul gestured for the man to rise. "They want to make sure they contribute to helping. Not wanting to be freeloaders and whatnot. Still makes me antsy as hell."
"Helping populace, is a thriving populace." Gawain smirked. Seeing after all this time was a sight for sore eyes. The men clasped arms in respect to each other. Old grievances could wait till later. "Restoring Daein to a better tomorrow. I hope you will not interfere."
"Of course not." Lanvenga answered quickly. "All are about is the protection of the populace. Hope a civil war doesn't start."
"It will. But just protect your borders and people. We are good on resources and soldiers. Would not ask that of you all to participate." Azul words bringing comfort to the man in a small part. The Nobles from his house nodding in understanding. "Just when everything is over, help rebuild Daein alongside the others."
"I understand."
"Make sure to protect your children. Ashnard killed the majority of the royal family. You do not think about what he would do to Nobles that do not support him." Azul moved back to helping the populace.
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-Another hour passed-
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"We are moving as fast as we can! Relax already!" Claire yelled. She was directing the residents to move furthur out the way. "You have to remain here to keep from going out and killing people. It's a smart idea."
"What did you find?" Azul brow furrowed.
"The spread was further than we thought. A few of the villages were in the worst straits. All of them were brought to the edges of the camp for treatment. Our priest are tending to them now. Do not go near them." She grabbed his arm seeing ready to go over. "Your Pather power will not like it. Even now I can tell you are feeling it"
"Tch, fine." Azul clicked his teeth in anger. A bout of anger was defintely not needed right now.
"Also, the "package" was found and apprehended." A small spell flickered around her hands. "So that good news is done." Claire kept her arm on him. Just to help soothe his anger. 'Haa, Paragon comes with its own problems. Increase in him caring about others. Is this more preferable than him not caring?'
"That is good. More things we can wrap up." Azul cupped her cheek. His thumb passing over her lips. "You still hae to tell me about the surprise."
"Of course, as I said, nothing bad." Claire focused on the image of the User the other Azul comes across in the future. Passing the soul over from deep within her was easy with Azul's level of power. "A kinsmen. A descendant from your brother's side of the family became a User."
"I see." Azul went through the memories associated with him. Not to bad a kid and not to good. Had the family's petty streak in spades, however. 'Hilda and Alita, take care of him. Set him up in a place to direct his anger efficiently. Provide a link for him to talk with me when he needs to.'
Azul had passed the indoctrination over onto the soul. He also felt Gork, Bork, and Mork take an intrest as well as the other Chaos Gods. They passed a minuscule amount of power onto him.
Hilda: A family member to take over Warhammer Fantasy sounds good. A little protection for Ceila and the others there. Things are not going well despite the efforts. The elves are stubborn and not easily changed.
Alita: I think a you there with a little power can help a lot. Especially splitting the Everchosen power with someone there. Or take it for yourself. Either way, I am happy.
'Haaa, alert the others who are there. Tell them reinforcements are on their way. But that they are not going to be the friendly sort.' Azul demeanor changed slightly dark. The power of the Everchosen was calling to him. Wanting him to conqueror the World of Warhammer Fantasy. Which was the type of relief he needed. 'The User name is Thrasher, why he picked that User name is most likely to represent his anger at things. Or he just likes fighting.'
As he was deep in talks, he missed Claire leaning against him. Her arms holding onto his neck for all to see. Her power passing over the area slightly. A few people watched as Heron wings appeared and gave a single flap before disappearing again.
"Lord Azul," Gawain said coming up again. "The back residents have been moved out of the way. All that is left is the main people right here." He gave his report and stood to the side. Titania not to far from him.
"Thanks for the update." AzuI gave him a glance and noticed his collar was messed up a little. Looking back he saw Titania with the princess of Crimea to the side. "Gawain your collar got scuffed while you were helping." He empathized the last word as he then focused attention back forward. Hands gripping Claire in a firm hold.
"Ehem right. Thank you." A little shuffling and Gawain fixed his collar.
"We are finished, my Lord." Claire said softly. The look Azul gave her caused her to feel embarrassed. "What? Is there something on my face?" She looked at her clothes and her hands.
"No. You just look really amazing. Daein really suits you. You definitely care about each of them. As if they were your own." AzuI couldn't help it. His hand reached out and cupped her face. "Why do I feel like we have to do this more for each other than anything?" She flinched a little. AzuI used his biotics to pull her tighter. "I do not want to let go. So do not ask me. I am sure of making you the Queen of Daein in name. Your answer?"
"I .. cant say. Not yet." Claire looked at him then around. The civilians and the troops nearby finding their display slightly shamefl. They of course said nothing. A few of the people who were togethor wished to be that bold as well. But it was simply not done. "I want you to never .. let go. Can you do that?"
Azul could feel his Devil power stir. As well as his Cosmos power. He gaver her a nod agreeing. Claire made her mind then and there.
"Then I will be one of your Queens of Daein. Settling here making sure it lasts for countless Millenia." Her voice was strong and a declaration to the World itself. Power enveloped her as the World passed a Shard over to her.
"My Lord," Gawain said. "I think we should proceed with the task at hand."
"You are right." AzuI stretched his hands out and pulled at the magic in the air. Slowly at first then he activated the seals. The contaminated water floated in the air up above. Bit by bit he shook everything that was not water loose. Weapon's armors and bodies dropped down. "So many."
Wyvern Riders flew in with nets. Gathering everything that was dangerous. Such as old magic items from the long war. Something that Azul stored away last time and never got to till later.
The wyvern riders hauled the nets onto the shore and to the side. This continued for an hour until all that was left was the poison. A few civilians who knew how to handle the poison helped out to clean and separate the weapons.
"Umm work to do." Claire removed herself reluctantly. She stepped forward spreading her hands issuing commands to the forces. "Begin now!"
The priests moved forward under Claire's command. Bathing the area in light, the ground loss the traces of dark magic. A yellow substance remained all across the lake bed. Azul raised his hand taking it all inside. It was sent directly to Nurgle and Tzeentch to toy with. Much to the two's delight.
The mage's started firing next to cleanse the soil. They also blasted apart the ground to increase the size of the lake. Which Claire instructed them to do beforehand.
Four women descended from the sky. One appeared in a magic circle behind Azul. Meshua, Yoram, Misaha, and Altina. Dressed like Valkyries of all things. The symbol of Begnion, and Daein on the shoulder pads. But the back had Azul's symbol on them. The same as the flag he flew.
'Daein was once part of Begnion. It is only right we helped them.' Altina thought to Azul. He didn't bother to ask why she changed her mind about not interfering in things. They raised their hands joining the magic that was used. "Let us make it a little deeper!"
The barrage went on for a while. The lake ended up three times bigger and twice as deep. They combination of mages and clerics switched over to making the soil better next. The mixing of magic was met with resistance.
"There is some left." Kasumi said looking at the ground. "Increase the firepower maybe?"
"Argggh." The mages grunted. Claire started sweating heavily. Next thing they knew, fire burst around her. The weirdest light pink-red flame danced around.
"Hah!" She yelled out as she shot a big ball of fire into the center. "Cleansing Flame!" It was a spell she learned from Azul. Still not that controlled from the way it felt.
"Shields up!" Azul ordered. One by one, a light shield went up blocking everyone. Only a few seconds, then the fire was all gone.
The three came down from the sky joining the others. Azul pointed at Elena and then to Gawain and Titania. His message was clear. Talk now and get it over with. Elena walked over slowly scared about his response.
"Whew!" Claire exhaled moving backward. "I did not mean to do that so uncontrolled."
"Obviously." Kasumi said coming up to her. "Next time a little less umph." She was smirking.
"Well.. it will take more water to fill it now." AzuI said keeping a chuckle at bay. He lowered the water back down. Using the remaining power from the seals he created more to create Water Djinn. Little protectors for the place. "Now for the main component. Kindness Drops!" As the Runic spell went off, One of the Aeons jumped out into the water happily.
"Mine!" She cheered loudly. The water sped up, increasing in volume with her efforts and Azul's. "I like this place so much more."
It was Ariel (Echilies) moving about. She was sick of Final Fantasy X and did not want to go back. As a lake guardian for her, Azul had no issues with it.
"Wahh there is magic in the water." A young mage said. He was from the group that belonged with the Noble's that came.
"I will test it. To amke sure it is potent for what is needed in case something comes through like I was told." Walking forward, AzuI took a drink and felt a little soreness leave his body. "Slight healing properties and mental ones as well. How nice."
Observe: Runic lake. Properties of Healing, Insight and Purification. Increase in Paragon points with each person that drinks from the lake.
The kids ran to the water first and started drinking then the adults. One by one they sipped till they were full.
"I am glad you did this." Claire said from his side. "Seeing your people happy is always good."
"Aye." I just gave her that. Reaching his senses out, he felt the Daein troops pass the outskirts of the area. A slightly larger force than last time. "Claire, defend the citizens. Gawain take some troops to do a patrol. Kasumi I want you to scout the area to make sure we didn't miss anything." I stepped forward and was stopped by one of the mages.
"Overlord we need to get some fighting in. The troops are restless." He said looking at Azul determined.
"Fine. With me.." AzuI paused to remember his name. Suprised the man existed her once again. "Lohan, get those who need it most to come with me."
"Wait! What about me?" Altina asked.
"Stay and rest. Get ahold of your power. In case something happens they will need help here. You just woke up, no need to exert yourself. The same as the others that came with you." Azul ran off in a sprint.
"But I am your personal guard now, if you die.." Altina astarted to argue as she followed with.
"Whoa there, it will be fine. Just relax. I will try to get them to surrender. If not .. well ya know a small scuffle is not that bad."
"He is right mother," Misaha said grabbing her with force. "You need to get hold of your power first and foremost." The others nodded and sat down in the grass agreeing.
"See, now relax." Azul sped up turning to the mages observing their pace. 'Decent stamina and form. Will defintely enjoy working with them again.' He signaled them to spread out slightly and cast Cycle and Haste on them.
"Right!" Lohan then turn to the others. "Skull squad 3 and 6 let's move in Hawk formation. Witch squad 6 close in ranks. Centurion pattern." He said quickly as he was already behind Azul again.
"Efficient." AzuI looked at them all and smiled. Releasing his magic as they ran further away the power of an Overlord started to throb. They all turned into Dragon Laguz. Transforming as well, they took off in flight. Only a few tumbled before they got in a rhythm. "Dragons in patterns should cause them to surrender.
System: Unique Quest: Clean the water supply. Complete .. Upscale task... Protect the citizens from the enemy. Convince the soldiers to surrender.
Rewards: Increase loyalty of Daein citizenry. Increase in Gawain and his views of you. Lanvenga will join your side.
Failure: Doubt and declared usurper by the populace. It becomes harder to move forward.
The plan worked easy enough. The forces surrender but a few had to get knocked to the side for the racial remarks. Reuniting with the Others, Azul felt the problem with Begnion kick into the stage.