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Chapter 7 by Airell Airell

What's next?

A new life... So be it.

After a couple of days, you are at the front gate with Ellaryel. Seldarine goes down the stairs, with the same grace and majesty, and greets you. ''I wish you good luck, young man. Ellaryel will help you with everything you need during this journey.'' She ends up giving you a warm smile, but you are surprised to see your mother coming down the stairs afterward, still slowly, but already recovered, wearing a white robe with golden glasses, in the Elven style.

''Mom! Are you... Okay?'' You are unable to contain the surprise in your voice, but at the same time a feeling of happiness. She approaches you, hugging you. ''Yeah... Seldarine told me that you're leaving and that I'll be able to stay here... Without you. Besides, thanks for helping me, I don't know how I can pay her for being so kind.'' She thanks the elf lady.

You feel a little weight on your heart, but you know that this is the best way. Before you can say anything, she touches your hand gently, smiling at you. ''I know, no need to say... Things are pretty ugly and you want to help, right? I can't complain about it, I raised you, I think I did my best to show you what the path of courage is, I think now you are just following this.'' She laughs to herself, then hugs you. ''I will wait, but don't die, please. I will not bear to lose you too.''

''I will not, I promise I will come back when this is over.'' The warm hug lasts a few seconds, before being broken by Ellaryel. ''Sorry, but we need to go, John.''

You break the hug, then head towards the portal while Ellaryel dictates the words in Elvish again, then opens the portal to Ignmery. She is the first to enter, you go behind, taking a last look back, to see your mother's smile, before entering the portal.

When you take the last step, your old life is behind you, and now you need to become more powerful, enough to overcome any demons that cross your path.

You reach the other side, the portal is still under two big trees again next to a dense forest, although in another location in Vallia. After a couple of hours walking on the roads towards Ignmery, you can finally see the city in front of you, just one hour walking.

''So that's it, Ignmery... It's not as bad as I thought. We need to find a place to stay, an INN.'' Ellaryel mentions it, but you realize that you have no coins. ''Heh, I have some, but I will not support you forever... You better start thinking about getting your coins, now let's go.''

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