[Messier Residence, Rue de Sérénité, Monoceros Keep: 12:02 AM, 15th of Before Witching, Year 426]

The surgeon turned lizard man, Doctor Victor Jacques Messier grew tired of walking and following his fellow physician friend driving his car, since he didn't want to take a ride. He was too afraid and conscious of ruining the vehicle's interior because of his size. Instead, he went walking and made sure his friend could follow him on the way home.

They had come all the way from Moulin Noir in Place Loggen. Victor panted and suddenly slumped on the sidewalk. Doctor Amnon Montmartre noticed his friend and colleague's sudden exhaustion and turned off the car's engine, after parking it. Then, he wore his fedora hat, picked up a bottled water and a bag of croissant and left the driver's seat, closing the door. Victor noticed him, opening a bottle of water to drink and holding a midnight snack.

" Amnon...I really don't know what to say on this, " the lizard man broke his silence. " I have done so many bad things. I should be arrested for so many crimes I have done. My license should have been revoked. Regardless, it's still all my fault. I don't want to continue my medical practice with this altered appearance and broken reputation. "

Amnon instantly handed him a bottle of water and the bag of croissant and sincerely replied, " Victor, you're just hungry and thirsty. Go on, Bon Appètit! "

Victor curiously tilted his head and became confused. He helplessly sighed and started eating his croissants. Amnon waited for him to finish eating and thought of ringing the doorbell to call his friend's loved one. Then, he started recalling his early days in the Contractor Guild exploits and reminding of himself being too moody and homesick.

" You know what, " Amnon admitted. " I knew how it feels to be in your disposition. Truth be told, I thought of quitting my job in Odyssea Academy for two times. "

" What do you mean by that? "

" If you were in my shoes, you worked as a head physician for six months and got your normal working life before a complete turnaround of events occured. I harmed myself in meeting Damocles after being rejected by a rebel chief in Robania. Secondly, I was being confronted by the Academy's security officers which I let my nurses treated my adopted daughter after her sudden nervous breakdown. I almost quit my job. Then, a few months later, I lost a close friend of mine in Hurroka, got my right hand cutoff, and spent binge drinking in St. Essa. "

Victor remained silent upon hearing his friend's experiences and felt sorry for him. He heavily sighed and said, " I should have been dead if I were you. I can't endure so much hardships like those. That was worse than taking some trauma cases from the emergency room. Trust me, no ordinary physician can even join some contractor guild missions. I'm so sorry if some bad things happened to you. "

" It's okay. Our lives must continue and move forward, " he sincerely smiled and then sadly sighed. " I vowed myself to quit fighting, continue my medical practice, and be a family man like anyone else. "

" You know what, I got astounded in revealing yourself as the Blue Knight earlier and transforming back as yourself in the alleyway. Perhaps, your military and contractor guild involvement made you that way, Amnon. You're a true hero. You deserve to continue the right thing aside from continuing your practice and be a husband and father. You were a war veteran along with Glenda when I first met you in medical school. You guys are my closest friends as you two helped me out in studying some lessons after. I was about to drop out because of my failing grades, but you guys supported me and I also studied hard until we graduated. " Victor answered. " This time, I got kidnapped six months ago and didn't know what's going on. I missed seeing my wife Belle. We were supposed to have a baby. "

" You were planning to have one? "

" Oui. I didn't know why I ended up as Oleg the Lizard. All I can remember was Grilda made me a brutal enforcer and terrorist. You, your brother and friends were both right. I was manipulated, " Victor continued and sadly sighed. " I don't know if Belle can accept in seeing me like this as a horrible beast. "

" I'm sorry to hear that, but I hope she can still accept and understand you, Victor, " Amnon assured and turned to the doorbell, pressing it, and waiting for his friend's wife to let them in.

Just then, a woman in her thirties and in medium height with her short and straight chocolate locks opened the door and looked groggy. She was wearing a purple bathrobe and pair of white slippers. She recognised and frowned at the blonde bespectacled and moustached man with a trenchcoat and a business suit.

" Bonsoir, Madame Messier, " Amnon politely greeted her, inhibiting his nervousness.

" Docteur Montmartre, what are you doing in the wee hours of the evening or should I say morning? " Belle sternly asked and crossed her arms.

" Je suis desolè, madame. Look, I appreciate your time talking to me and know that this is an unholy hour to confront you right now. I have some good news. "

" What good news?! "

Amnon composed his thoughts and cleared his throat, " Well, the Blue Knight and his fellows have raided a prostitution den in Place Loggen. They found your husband before the police arrived and arrested the suspects. He asked me to send Victor home. "

Belle remained dumbfounded to her surprise. She couldn't believe in what the other physician had said. Beforehand, she had already reported to the police of her spouse's disappearance and repeatedly followed-up for any updates of that investigation. She was trying to absorb and recalling the time Victor had been missing.

" Vous vous moquez de moi, n'est-ce pas, docteur? (You're kidding me, aren't you, doctor?) " the brunette lady deadpanned and then suspiciously cocked her eyebrows.

" Non, je ne suis pas. Si je me moque de vous, pourquoi devrais-je vous rendre visite en premier lieu, madame? Le Chevalier Bleu m'a sérieusement parlé de récupérer votre conjoint. (No, I'm not. If I'm kidding you, why should I visit you in the first place, madame? The Blue Knight seriously told me of retrieving your spouse.) " Amnon nonchalantly spoke and raised his artificial right hand in interjection, pointing at Victor who was sitting on the sidewalk and finishing his midnight snack.

Belle widened her eyes in shock seeing her spouse as a seven feet anthromorphic lizard man. Victor slowly stood up and felt hesitant to confront and reunite with his wife. Amnon silently prayed for a smooth reunion for the spouses. She was terrified to see the weary reptilian man in front of her when she slowly stepped back.

" B-Belle, c-c'est moi... V-Victor... j-je suis déjà rentré! (Belle, it's me...Victor...I'm already home!) " he exclaimed and wept bitterly.

" Non, reste loin de moi, espèce de monstre! Tu l'as tué! (No, you stay away from me, you monster! You killed him!) " she yelled in fear.

" Belle, s'il te plaît, écoute-moi! Je ne suis pas mort! Je suis toujours ton mari! Ces fous m'ont transformé en une créature folle venant des Terres Abandonnées! Je ne sais même pas pourquoi! Je veux juste rentrer à la maison avec toi ! Je ne vais pas te faire de mal! (Belle, please listen to me! I'm not dead! I'm still your husband! Those madmen changed me into a mad creature coming from the Forsaken Lands! I don't even know why! I just want to go home with you! I'm not gonna hurt you!) " Victor pleaded and wept, coming towards to his wife and kneeling infront of her.

Belle looked at Amnon and then to her mutated spouse. The Akrovian-Foranean general practitioner remained silent and nodded at her, implying that Victor was indeed telling the truth.

" Je suis toujours moi! Amnon m'a amené ici alors que le Chevalier Bleu décide de me renvoyer chez moi! (I'm still me! Amnon brought me here as the Blue Knight decided to send me home!) "

" Victor..." she spoke and became teary eyed, hugging her spouse. " Vous dites la vérité! C'est bien toi! Que t'ont-ils fait?! Pourquoi ont-ils fait une telle chose?! (You're telling the truth! It's really you! What have they done to you?! Why have they done such a thing?!) "

" Je ne sais vraiment pas! J'ai tellement peur de revoir ces cultistes de l'Umbral! Belle, je veux juste rester avec toi! (I really don't know! I'm so scared to meet those Umbral Cultists again! Belle, I just want to stay with you!) "

Victor bitterly wept and loudly wailed as his wife was still hugging him. She also wept and said, " Je suis là, Victor. Personne ne te fera de mal. Vous êtes à la maison, maintenant. C'est bon...(I'm here, Victor. No one's gonna hurt you. You're home, now. It's okay...) "

Amnon sighed in relief, felt pleased of the outcome from the spouses, and thought of going home. He looked at them and said, " Je suppose que je vais en parler à mon garde du corps, le Chevalier Bleu. Je vais juste y aller et vous laisser...(I guess I shall tell my bodyguard, the Blue Knight about this. I'll just go ahead and let you...) "

" Non attends! Docteur Montmartre, ne partez pas tout de suite! (No, wait! Doctor Montmartre, please don't go yet!) " Belle called his attention while hugging her spouse.

" Que voulez-vous que je fasse, madame Messier? (What do you want me to do, Madame Messier?) " he asked.

" S'il vous plaît, dites au Chevalier Bleu que je le remercie du fait que mon mari a déjà été retrouvé et rentré chez lui. (Please tell the Blue Knight that I'm thanking him that my husband is already found and returned home.) " she requested.

" Je le ferai quand je le reverrai. (I will him when I see him again.) "

" Existe-t-il un moyen pour mon mari de retrouver son apparence normale? (Is there a way for my husband to return to his normal appearance?) "

Amnon remained silent and grew contemplated upon hearing Belle's question. He had understood that the surgeon's physical form couldn't be treated by any conventional medical procedure nor healing magic which he had done to his former contractor guild friends or his patients. The Vitality Serum or the newly developed Photis's Blessing could not suffice for such long term mutation.

In his mind and disposition, he seemed baffled and frowned. Like, how would treat this kind of impossible and irreversible physical condition? For him, it would be very difficult to find a cure for prolonged mutation. He took a deep inhale and exhale before responding her back.

" Voyons si je peux trouver un remède. (Let's see if I could find a cure.) " Amnon broke his silence, inhibiting his doubts and anxiety.

[Salle des événements du donjon de Monoceros: 16th of Before Witching, Year 426, 11:00 AM]

Neil was in a crowd of newspaper and radio newsreporters, listening to the brunette Aldernian man's speech. His attractive scarlet haired wife stood beside him. The press continued to jolt down notes from the person who stood at the podium. To everyone, Tsirhc Itna and Lamprey Moriarty-Itna seemed to be like politicians.

" Aujourd'hui, nous encourageons tout le monde à faire partie du changement à Foranea. L'Ordrè de Damokles soutiendra le bien-être de chacun en plus de soutenir notre futur président. Tout ce dont nous avons besoin, c'est de votre participation de la part de chacun pour s'enrôler et se recruter pour construire une nouvelle société foranéenne. (On this day forward, we encourage everyone to be part of the change in Foranea. The Ordrè de Damokles will support everyone's welfare and well-being aside from supporting our future president. All we need is your participation from everyone to enlist and recruit themselves to build a new Foranean Society.) " the Aldernian spokeperson confidently proclaimed, giving a convincing smile. " Merci beaucoup. Thank you very much. "

The press bantered him by raising their hands and echoing their questions both in Neo-Yddrassi and Franken. Itna remained poised and very calm, inhibiting his annoyance to the crowd. He smiled and let them proactively asking.

" Comment se fait-il que vous soyez devenu un porte-parole, mais qu'à l'origine vous et votre femme soyez des escrocs? (How come you have turned into a spokeperson, but originally you and your wife are con-people?)" a lady radio newsjournalist queried.

" Quel genre d'organisation avez-vous formé ? Est-ce pour une cause caritative ou politique? (What kind of organization have you been forming? Is this for a charitable or political cause?) " a middle aged looking orc man newspaper writer chimed in.

" What happened to your crimes in Alderny? Will you be able to confront or abstain your charges? " an Elandric radio journalist added.

Itna kept receiving the questions and becoming annoyed. He looked at his wife and whispered, " Lamprey-dear, I need you to confront those pesky journalists, later. "

" Right..." she nodded.

He audibly cleared his throat and pleasantly smiled, " I'll answer your questions one at the time, ladies and gentlemen. " He turned to the scarlet haired elven journalist who stood up and said, " You, sir. You may start raising your questions. "

" Good morning, Mr. Itna. My name's Neil Ingrid Carver from the le Pionnier du Foranea. Your statments seemed to be very convincing for the new platform of Senator Neforie as the President and your organization. I still have doubts of your agendas because most of your actions are completely the opposite of what you have said. The given example is the previous event of Neforie's party.

According to the witnesses, you had a hypnotic spell while singing. Then, some had mentioned of a sabotage by poisoning the drinks. With those, how will the people gain your trust in your organization?

What can you say about the attempted poisoning of the Akrovian ambassador who was attending the party as well and was saved by a local? There have also been reports of terrorist attacks on Foranean towns by the Ordrè de Damocles themselves. What can you share about that?

The other journalists looked at him and turned to the brunette Aldernian spokeperson. Itna seemed to be triggered to the elven journalist's question and frowned. Lamprey turned to her spouse and spoke without a sound," Make your damn excuses, Tsirhc. Just do it! "

He nodded at his wife and intently smiled at Neil. He composed his thoughts and happily replied, " Ah, pretty good question, Mr. Carver! Well, I believe there's another sect of the organization which serves as a peace and order unit. We do believe that the criminals and vigilantes can create so much unfortunate and disturbing events. Secondly, that hypnotic spell happened to be a part of the act to entice anyone. Thirdly, poisoning some of the drinks last time? I was not aware of it, mate! I'm glad that you have brought up about the Akrovian ambassador. "

Neil looked at Tsirhc with suspicion, not entirely convinced. "I believe you're lying Mr. Itna. There been countless reports of criminal activities and terrorist attacks tracing back to the Odrè de Damocles and other Umbral organizations.

" One of these reports being the kidnapping of several innocent Foranean civilians by a man named Dr. Teridax Moreau, who wanted to use them as sacrifices to the Umbral gods. There was also the riot at the University of Foranea. Several students were found to be under mind control by an Umbral entity or even its followers."

" Finally, the recent incident at the Moulin Noir. A woman by the name of Grilda who caused chaos at the establishment, a known member of one of the Umbral organizations. She also enslaved and under a mind control, Dr. Victor Messier. Another victim of the Umbral cultists, who was mutated into an lizard man through unknown means. Dr. Messier can't face his wife with how he looks now and is traumatized. What can you say about this? "

The journalists shared glances and heard their elven fellow and to the Itnas. Tsirhc looked nervously clammed up and turned to his wife. He was sweating and making up some responses to them.

" Sir, the name's Frederic Algernon Watson. I'm also a writer from the Elandric-Franken Herald. Are these allegations against your 'organization' true , monsieur Itna? " a middle aged and brunette Elandric man also stood up and asked. " Have you set up a series of criminal activities in the past several days? "

" Mr. Watson, Mr. Carver. No! Of course, not, Where on Iliad did you get all these information? " the Aldernian man laughed at the two journalists.

" Don't attempt to fool us. As Journalists, we all deserve to hear the truth! " Neil angrily said at Tsirhc.

" Damn.." Watson intently grinned and sarcastically mused. " Look, monsieur Itna. The Foranean journalists and their foreign counterparts like me and the elf here have come to your damned f@c(!+g presscon. Look, guys. Sorry for the cuss, I agree with my Aldernian fellow. You tend to deny the facts which the public eye knows what you guys are doing. So, my question is, what are you upto aside from these chaos? Are you gonna set up to overthrow the Foranean government? "

Tsirhc Itna frowned and tried to control his temper. His wife glared at the elven one and the middle aged human. The local and the foreign journalists began to barrage them with questions related to Neil and Fred's statements. Neil looked at his Elandric fellow who was intently smirking at the couple. Lamprey saw her husband was trying to control his Umbral magic and making himself calm and composed. She glared at him, implying to him that she would speak on his behalf. Tsirhc heavily sighed and nodded at his wife for an approval.

" Everyone, on behalf of my spouse, " she calmly said to them. " We are trying to help this nation for the better future. We have nothing to do with your further allegations. "

" When will your lies stop?! The Ordrè de Damocles have been shown countless of times of doing terrorist attacks and other horrendous crimes. Why should we listen to a criminal organization and Umbral cult?! When we all have the truth?! " Neil angrily said.

" This is just a beginning of what you will expect, " Lamprey intently smiled at them. " We will never tell those in public. The press conference has ended. Thank you so much for your time. "

The spouses walked away as the journalists kept following them with questions. Fred looked at the elven fellow and heavily sighed.

" They're doing some damned cover-ups, " he seriously spoke. " These guys know what not to disclose or to disclose. "

" I thought my sources would help in convincing the people of the truth and to go against the organizations. Seemed I was wrong, " Neil sighed in frustration.

" Hey, bud. I'm with ya, " Fred replied and walked along the hallway with Neil. " I have seen a lot of weird stuff back in my Elandric Army days until now. These Umbral cultists can divert the truth and make the public believe they're the right guys. You're not the only one who feels and thinks of that way. "

" This is all new to me. I wish to get more information on this Chergarian invasion. Maybe the Umbral organizations are behind it, " Neil curiously said.

" Welp, may be a possibility, but my sources came from the higher-ups in the government and even university professors. I have been talking to them quite a while. Then, that recent University of Foranea riot. Damn, that's something else, man, " Fred remarked and raised his right hand interjection. " I know you're from the elven race. You belonged to a tribe. Perhaps, you can get their credible sources aside from the police. Or even you know some guys who used to be studying in a magic school on the clouds. They know the specifics about these Umbrals going around. "

" It's been a while since I last spoke to Merrill, our Elder of the Dread Wolves Tribe. Perhaps, she could aid us in obtaining the information we need." Neil suggested.

" I'm looking forward to meet your elder. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Frederic Algernon Watson of Elandric-Franken Herald, newspaper writer and conspiracy author. Call me, Fred, " he smiled and offered a handshake." You must be? "

" I'm Neil Ingrid Carver, it's nice to meet you." He smiled as he shook Fred's hand.

" Oh, damn. You're from the other newspaper. Well, nevermind. Nice to meet you, Neil, " Fred chuckled and shook the elven journalist's hands.

" We'd best going to the Dread Wolves Village, it's a long drive from here, " Neil added.

" Oh, right. We still got time before we head back, " Fred nodded. " The Itnas just did nothing but lies and cover-ups. "

[Dread Wolves Tribe Village, Outside Monoceros Keep: 12:30 PM]

Neil and Fred reached at the forest by car when a brunette and bearded elven farmer who carried some baskets of fruits, vegetables, crops, and grains. He had finished harvested and confronted the visitors.

" Excuse me, sir. Is this the Dread Wolves Tribe Village? " the Elandric journalist asked.

" Greetings! You have come into the right place, sire, " the farmer greeted him. " You have come along with another fellow from my race? "

" Well, yeah. I brought your friend from your own kind. We are seeking for an elder of your tribe. We need to speak to him or her. "

" Come this way, then. "

Neil gestured Fred to follow the Elven farmer to the elder. The two left the car and walked with the farmer. For the first time, Fred saw the village which it reminded him of the places in fictional fantasy books. He intently looked at the tents, coming and going of humans and elven people, hunters going back to the wilderness, some workers at Arthas's metal workshop, and others farmers and mages. The brunette farmer reached at Merrill's tent as there were people conversing.

" The elder seems to be having a very serious talk along with the other members of the tribe. They have two men who were seriously afflicted like me, " he reminded the two. " You have to wait. "

" Ravenclaw? What do you mean by that? " Fred queried.

" We were captured and controlled many years ago by the Umbral Cult. The Dread Wolves called us the Dark Elves. The sisters Agatha and Salem are now free like anyone else. We are welcomed in the tribe once again. "

" I remember my encounters with the Ravenclaws, sadly not good ones, " Neil said to Phinehas.

" Well, I regretted becoming one, my friend, " Phinehas sadly sighed. " I wish I could meet someone who used to be one of the cultists aside from my people. "

Suddenly, there were people who left the tent as Phinehas looked at the two visitors. Neil and Fred were ready to speak to the tribe elder. Just then, a raven haired woman dressed in red stepped out from the tent and approached the three men.

Neil smiled at the tribe elder and greeted, " Merrill, it's been a long time. It's nice to see you again."

" Hello, Neil, " she warmly smiled back and looked at the journalist and his human fellow. " You brought someone in the same profession as yours. "

" With all due respect, ma'am. I'm very flabbergasted that you know my career very well, " Fred chuckled nervously at her.

" Mr. Frederic Algernon Watson, I have been observing this nation for decades when my people moved here. "

" So, you and Neil are from a nomadic tribe? "

" Exactly, " she sincerely smiled and gestured them to enter. " Come this way, gentlemen. Have you eaten lunch before you come here? "

" We were busy at a press conference confronting two known Umbral cultists. We weren't able to eat lunch, " Neil explained.

" I see. It was just in time that I have some roasted boar, corn, and fruits remaining, " Merrill said suggestively.

" Ma'am, how about you? " Fred asked.

" I have eaten already, Mister Watson. Thank you. "

The two men had seated as Merrill found her seat. Then, she asked them, " So, I assume you were not satisfied on that outcome of that recent gathering. "

" Aye. We tried to convince everyone to go against the Ordrè de Damocles by telling them the truth but to no avail. Which led to us coming here to get more information on the Umbral organizations, " Neil continued to explain to Merril.

" Ma'am, I think the best here if we can find the others like the guy named Phinehas. Are there anyone whom we can deal with? " Fred asked. " Or even someone who had encountered with them. "

" I can sense such eagerness from the both of you, " the elder calmly spoke and explained." The other members of the Ravenclaws refused to speak of such nightmares. There are some humans which Doctor Montmartre has spoken to me of. One of them is Ivo Fischer who has regained his life in working with Arthas's workshop and recently became one of the tribe. His friend, Chirox Friedrich is being under observation and willing to disclose against the Cult. "

" Oh, I see. Ma'am, what do they really want? Why are they setting up crimes and terrors? "

" For the Umbral believers, this is to glorify their gods and fulfilling their mission in putting this nation like the lost Robania. They want here to repeat the terrors of the Divine War and invasion of Robania. This will serve as the beginning of Iliad's destruction. "

Neil and Fred remained silent and exchanged glances as Merrill shared her prediction in response. They couldn't believe in what they had heard. For them, they needed more time to ponder these statements further, since they couldn't grasp such prophecy from her.

" The Umbral Cults only care about causing chaos and destruction? " Neil asked with concern.

" Yes. As Rabbi Mar-Vell Agapov has just recently said, the wars of the Heavens and the Umbrals will happen in centuries from now, " she replied. " I believe the cultists are letting us see the future. If you could remember the talking head from Sèvère Porcher, it was meant to foretell the chaos. "

" How about the Foranean Government? Will they be responsible for overthrowing it soon? " Fred asked.

" Yes, they are deceiving every common folk and making them believe of bringing the change, violently. "

Neil stressfully sighed and suggested, " There has to be something we could do to prevent this from happening."

" The act of silent revolution and resistance will happen on the days ahead. The men from the far north will come to plague along with the Umbrals, " Merrill sternly replied. " Mankind and other races of this country will be in chains. "

" Damn..." Fred angrily muttered and sighed, turning to Neil. " This is like the Robanian invasion from eleven years ago. People from the far north, that means the Chergarians will come here very soon. Professor Clementine was indeed right. Just a month, he just spoke to me of a theory about Chergarian control in the Foranean government. That theory can be fulfilled. "

" What should we do now? " Neil asked Merril.

" You will continue your usual exploits, but you need to be careful. However, there will be a man who will spark the resistance against your enemies, " she answered.

" I wonder who is this guy..." Fred curiously muttered and jokingly mused, pointing to himself. " Could it be me? "

" No, Mister Watson. I am afraid not..." the village elder exasperatedly sighed and facepalmed.

" Right..." he dryly chuckled and shrugged. " So, we're gonna find the right guy who will potentially become the leader of the resistance? Correct? "

" Yes, however. You will be encountering some people who will claim to be one. "

" Father Agapov told all of this? " Neil curiously asked.

" Yes, I have spoken to him recently along with the trustworthy members of the tribe. Will you wish to speak to him using the Eluvian? "

" What's an Eluvian? "

" It's a magic mirror, Mister Watson. "

" Oh, right, " Fred nodded and turned to Neil. " Hey, Bud. I guess we need to get a clear picture before we write an exclusive story. Shall we speak to this Ouranist priest? "

" Aye, let's see what information he could give us, " Neil agreed with Fred.

" Okay, ma'am. We're in. "

" Very well, then. " Merrill sincerely smiled and pointed at the Eluvian.

The two finished their meals and turned to the magic mirror. They focusedly looked at it. For Neil, it was very easy to focus while Fred squinted his eyes and clutched his forehead. He was having a headache which it was his first time to deal with a magic mirror. From the other side, the image was warbled like water ripples. The two of them could hear an elderly man's voice with a Luski accent. Then, it became clear when they saw a blonde bearded and bespectacled elven man who stood in front of them.

" Bonjour, Gospodin Carver. Gospozha Merrill, it's good to see you again, " the elderly Akrovian Ouranist priest warmly greeted.

" Rabbi Mar-Vell, it's good to see you again. My guests need to speak to you about the prophecy that you have shared, " Merrill replied.

" Da. How can I help you, tovarishch? " Mar-Vell asked Neil and Fred.

" We wish to know more about the upcoming Chergarian invasion and the Foranean resistance, " Neil answered.

" I'm afraid. It will happen very soon, my child, " the Akrovian elven priest sadly sighed. " We may not change the fate, but we have to endure hardships from them. Our very own people will be forced to leave Monoceros Keep. Some of us will perish, enslaved, and controlled by them. All of us will be suffering from requisition and terrors. "

" Oh, damn..." Fred lowly muttered.

" Pardon moi, gospodin? "

" Oh, sorry. My name's Fred Watson. I just came with Neil and Merrill to learn of your prophetic warning. You must be Father Agapov. "

" Da. It's nice to meet you, gospodin Watson, " Mar-Vell smiled at him and then sighed. " We have to endure and find our way in how to defend our country. But there is one person who can lead the resistance. "

" So, who is this guy, Father Agapov? "

" It's an angel who lost his right hand in Aulia a month before his return and the sword and his shield days after his return. "

Neil scratched his head with confusion, " So, an Angel with one arm will save us all?"

" It might be a symbolism of the angel. He might be a guy with an artificial right hand and lost something that is very important to him, " Fred interpreted the prophecy and asked Neil. " Do you know him personally? Like literally, have you encountered this 'angel' before? "

" I think so it's been a long time. I've met the Blue Knight though, " Neil said to Fred.

" The Blue Knight? How shall we find this person? "

" Mister Watson, the Blue Knight will just come if he is needed, " Merrill reminded. " But the man being mentioned by the priest is Doctor Montmartre. "

" Wait, a doctor?! Hmmm, interesting. "

" You want us to talk Dr. Montmatre about this? " Neil asked Father Agapov and Merril.

" It may be better if you could tell this to him personally, " Mar-Vell answered. " I need to remind you, gospodin Carver. He would doubt at it first, but at least you have told him of his future. Let him understand and give him some time to think about it. "

" Okay, so the future resistance leader is a licensed physician? " Fred surmised. " He might be working at Monoceros Keep General Hospital. "

" May I ask you a favor gentlemen? " Merrill asked and pointed at the boxes. " I have five boxes of the Vitality potion prepared to him. He will need this to his two patients in critical condition. "

" We'll deliver the boxes of Vitality potions to Dr. Montmartre for you. I'll always assist my Dread Wolves with it's problems, " Neil said to Merril.

" Very well, Neil. " she replied. " I shall see you soon. "

" Thanks for the meal, ma'am, Father Agapov" Fred replied and turned to the priest. " I'll take Neil to the hospital. "

" It's nice talking to you then, " Mar-Vell smiled at the two men. " We shall see you soon. May the Great Mother and Her Siblings bless you both. "

The reflection of Father Agapov had vanished immediately. The two men started to carry the boxes into the car.

[Outpatient Clinic Area, Monoceros Keep General Hospital: 4:00 PM]

Neil and Fred were patiently sitting on the bench with the boxes of Vitality Serum. Just then, the elderly couple just left the general practitioner's room. They were waiting for their turn to see the doctor for a very important talk.

" He might be very busy, Neil, " Fred said.

" All doctors are busy with their duties to the hospital and their patients. He'll be free eventually." Neil said trying to reassure Fred.

" Pardon moi, messieurs. Are you looking for Docteur Montmartre? " a female dwarven nurse approached them. " His outpatient duty is done by now. "

" Aye, me and my friend wish to speak to him about something important. We also came to deliver boxes of Vitality potions, " Neil answered dwarven nurse.

" Oui, D'accord, " she nodded. " I'll talk to him. "

The nurse knocked on the office door when it was instantly opened.

" Docteur, il y a deux hommes qui ont besoin de vous parler. Dois-je les laisser entrer? (Docteur, there are two men who need to speak to you. Shall I let them enter?) " she informed and asked.

" Oui, s'il vous plaît, laissez-les entrer. Merci. (Yes, please let them in. Thanks.) " a male voice answered.

She nodded at him and headed back to the two gentlemen and said, " You may come in, messieurs. "

" Bien sûr, merci beaucoup, mademoiselle. (Sure, thanks a lot, miss.) " Fred politely responded in Franken and helped Neil to carry the other three boxes.

Stepping out of the general practitioner's office, Amnon got surprised and never expected to see the boxes which the two men carried. He fixed his glasses and cocked his eyebrows, wondering what were they for.

" Bonjour...Oh, pour l'amour d'Hippocrate, je n'avais jamais pensé à voir ces boîtes?! Quels sont ces?! (Oh for Hippokrate's sakes, I never thought of seeing those boxes?! What are those?!) " he gasped in shock.

" Votre ami, Merril de la tribu des loups redoubtables voulait que nous vous livrions ces boîtes de potions Vitalité. Nous souhaitons également vous parler d'une question. (Your friend, Merril from the Dread Wolves Tribe wanted us to deliver these boxes of Vitality potions to you. We also wish to talk to you about an important matter)." Neil answered Dr. Montmartre's question in Franken.

" C'est compréhensible, veuillez entrer. (Understandable, please come in.) " Amnon nodded and gestured them to enter. " Asseyez-vous, messieurs. (Have a seat, gentlemen.) "

Neil entered the general practitioner officer, taking a seat in the chair. He then gestured Fred to come.

" Thank you, I just never expected Gozposha Merrill to give me these Vitality Serums, but this will be for those two patients with severe cases, " he said in Neo-Yddrassi and saw these five boxes.

" Doc, let me introduce myself. My name's Frederic Algernon Watson. I'm from the Elandric-Franken Herald. I just met my friend and fellow journalist, Neil from the press conference. We're not satisfied with the outcome so we headed to the Dread Wolves Tribe. " Fred smiled and offered a handshake to the physician.

" It's nice to meet you, monsieur Watson, " Amnon responded the gesture. " How come? "

" Well, Neil and I have a word with you, sir. "

" It's related to what Father Agapov shared with us,," Neil said to Amnon.

" What is it? " Amnon curiously asked.

Fred looked at Neil, letting him to answer.

" Father Agapov shared us information of a prophecy. He said an angel with a missing arm will lead the resistance against the Umbral Cults. We believe you're the person he mentioned, " Neil answered.

" Yes, I'm the person with an artificial right hand, but as a leader of the resistance? " the general practitioner replied with hesitation. " I don't know if I'm worthy to be one. "

" Doc, you served in the Foranean Army, right? " Fred asked.

" Oui," Amnon nodded. " For two years in the Robanian Invasion before my wife and I pursued medical studies as post graduates. "

" That means, you're capable enough to lead, " he surmised and looked at the elven journalist. " I think he's the right guy. "

" We need you to lead people in defeating the Umbral Cults before they take Foranea and the rest of Illiad." Neil pleaded.

" Look, this is a lot to take in for me, " Amnon seriously replied to the two gentlemen. " A month ago, I just resigned from Odyssea Academy's Contractor Guild. I promised to myself to give up in fighting the madmen after all I have seen a lot of dangers across Iliad. My post traumatic stress disorder had resurfaced when I lost a friend in Hurroka and my right hand in Aulia. I'm sorry, messieurs. I'm not sure of this involvement. "

" Doc, you're the only person from Father Agapov's prophecy. He had seen you to fulfill it, regardless if you have some issues, " Fred sternly spoke, convincing him. " If you can diagnose and treat anyone's illnesses or injuries, then you can do it to this nation dying in a dreadful disease. "

The doctor heavily sighed and looked at his visitors, " Mostly, they're primary patient care and emergency cases. Just give me time to consider things, messieurs. I'm very uncertain to affirm or reject. "

" Thank you, we appreciate it." Neil smiled at Dr. Amnon.

" I'm here to help, but give me some time. The Blue Knight is still observing. "

[Room 2030, Monoceros Keep General Hospital: 5:20PM]

A 500 ml bottle of Vitality Serum was applied intravenously as Chirox Ludwig Friedrich looked at his IV pole. He noticed the green herbal serum was running and flowing from the bottle to the tube and the bloodstream. His wife Angela was sitting on a chair next to him. Amnon observed the serum's flow.

" Do you think it's effective to heal my husband's skin? " she asked.

" I have used this regenerating analgesic and anaesthetic for several times back then, " the general practitioner replied. " It may heal the affected parts eventhough he will be a recipient of a new and healthy skin coming from a deceased donor. It will be patching on Chirox's remaining skin. "

" Herr Doktor, I know it's confidential. I'm sorry for asking. Who is the donor for my new skin which I will receive? " Chirox curiously asked.

" He's one of your victims, " Amnon seriously spoke and placed his both hands into his white coat's pocket. " His name was Docteur Jean Phillipe Baudin, my former professor in University of Foranea's School of Medicine. "

Chirox became even more dead silent than before as he heard the name of the deceased doctor. He recalled that evening when he and his group broke an entry into apartment flat. He witnessed how Moreau and his associate Rosemary Valentine tortured and murdered the physician couple. Upon seeing them dead, Moreau assigned him to threaten the Monet family and the other witnesses. From there, Chirox also committed murder and injury. The bandaged Chergarian man silently wept as his wife hugged him.

" I'm sorry...I should have...." he sadly spoke and paused, troubling to respond.

" I'm sorry too, " Amnon relented and explained. " I know it's hard and you feel guilty for those victims. I have spoken to my supervising physician and the hospital director about this. Docteurs Baudin had left their intent to donate their organs before their demise. The surviving members of the Baudin family chose and reserved you as a recipient of Docteur Jean Philippe's skin to be patched into your skin. "

" Why me?! I don't deserve to be a recipient! There are other people who also need..."

" They already knew your story, Chirox. Yesterday, your wife and Consul Schneider have told of your experiences in the Umbral Cult. The Baudins understood and agreed to see you wearing their father's skin. They want to meet you in person. "

" I don't know if..." Chirox paused and wept, wiping his tears using a paper towel.

" Think of this as a blessing and a gift from Mothers Photis and Efseveia and Father Areti which channeled to anyone like us, " Amnon sincerely spoke and warmly smiled. " And expect to have a skin grafting surgery around the first or second week of After Witching, Next Year. "

Then, he handed his patient some forms and waiver to read and sign for his next procedure. Chirox and Angela carefully read and studied them.

" See? You're going to get well soon, Chi. You are a fighter and a victor that I married. Please do this for yourself, me, and our children," Angela assured and pleaded, holding her spouse's right hand and kissing it. " I want to see and touch your handsome face, again. "

Chirox looked at his wife and gently cupped her smooth face, " Es könnte eine ernste Erinnerung für mich sein, die Haut meines Opfers zu tragen. Wenn dies meiner Genesung zugute kommt, werde ich es tun, aus meinen Fehlern lernen, das Leben von Doktor Baudin auf meine Weise ehren und uns vor Gericht stellen. (It may be a grave reminder for me in wearing my victim's skin. If this is going to benefit for my recovery, I will do it, learn from my mistakes, honor the life of Doctor Baudin in my own way, and bring us to our justice.) "

" Ich weiß, dass du das schaffst, Chi. Ich vertraue dir immer noch. (I know you can do this, Chi. I still trust you.) " she held her spouse's hand.

" J'attends avec impatience cette opération. Je veux me sentir bien dans ma peau et rendre tout le monde heureux de porter une portion ou une peau entière. Vous avez mon consentement, Herr Doktor. (I'm looking forward for this surgery. I want to feel good for myself and make everyone happy to wear a portion or full skin. You have my consent, Herr Doktor.) " Chirox turned to Amnon, said in Franken, and finished filling out the form and signing the waiver. Then, he handed them to his attending physician.

" Vous êtes toujours en observation, Chirox. Voyons si votre récupération du Sérum Vitalité se déroulera et poursuivrons votre opération. Je sais que tu es prêt à faire ça. (You're still under observation, Chirox. Let's see if your recovery from the Vitality Serum will go and proceed with your surgery. I know you're willing to do this.) " Amnon replied and received the paperwork.

" Oui, j'ai tout à fait compris. Merci, Herr Doktor. (Yes, I completely understood. Thank you, Herr Doktor.) "

" De rien, monsieur Friedrich. (You're welcome, monsieur Friedrich.) "

[Dread Wolves Tribe Village, 6:00 PM]

The evening skies had reached at this hour as Ivo finished his weaponry repairs along with his coworkers. Suddenly, he noticed three visitors coming to Arthas's workshop. He removed his goggles and pair of gloves.

" Bonjour, je suis désolé pour celui-ci. Nous sommes aux heures de fermeture. Vous pouvez revenir demain si vous avez besoin de faire quelques réparations et....(Hi, I'm sorry for this one. We are on the closing hours. You can come back tomorrow if you need to do some repairs and....) " Ivo politely spoke in Franken to them and paused, recognising the old woman and her two companions. He exclaimed in shock in Neo Yddrassi. " Ah! Mama Catherine, I didn't expect you to come here! I'm so sorry, I just..."

Catherine softly chuckled at her orange haired descendant, " Oh, Hello, Ivo! You exactly sound much like Arielle, very polite and a good sense of humour! My, you are just becoming like her! "

" Danke, Mama Catherine, " Ivo sincerely smiled at her and turned of Ethan and Mack. " Bonjour, messieurs. How can I help you three? "

" We're here with Lady Catherine to see her son." Ethan answered Ivo's question.

" She'll be seeing both her son's on this late hour, instead." Christopher said once making himself known." Hello mother."

The old woman gasped in shock and hugged her son, " Oh, Christopher! My, you have grown so well! "

" And in becoming a father for my young Callisto, I've finally settled down and met a glorious woman in my life." he smiled. " You should meet your granddaughter, Mother."

" That's wonderful! " she smiled at her son.

" I think I should be going, " Ivo said and looked at his watch, picking up his backpack.

" Celine Knightfall, she's the wonderous water bender, that blessed me a family." Christopher replies." and You're leaving so soon?."

" Ivo, it would be better if you stay for a while. I'm pleased to see you and my son again, " Catherine smiled and pleaded. " I know you have done so much work today. "

The ginger haired Chergarian man remained silent and contemplated. He looked at his boss, co-workers, Mack and Ethan who grinned at him in approval. He relented and chuckled, " Alles klar. (Okay, then.) It won't be bad if I stay late. Besides, we're all family here, ja? "

" This will remind me of seeing Christopher and Arielle's living descendant! " she hugged her son and descendant.

" Lady Catherine, what about Doctor Montmartre? " Mack added.

" Oh, Eliah's descendant! I have never seen him in this village. "
" I wish Amnon, Glenda, and Emie could be here, " Ivo sighed. " They'll be discharged from the hospital by tomorrow. "

" Perhaps, we could talk to them using the magic mirror, " Catherine recalled and looked at everyone. " What do you think? "

" Dr. Montmartre is a good friend. Me and him assisted Lady Catherine with her affliction way back." Mack said to Ivo.

" Ja, I agree, " Ivo nodded at Mack and turned to his ancestral relatives. " The Eluvian could be the way to talk to them. "

" Very well, " Christopher nodded back and gestured them to the tent. " Come with me. "

The ranger elf gestured everyone to walk along in going to the next place within the village. Mack and Ethan followed Christopher to the magic mirror. Ivo aided Catherine to walk along with them. For Ethan, it was his first time to see an elven village. For Mack, he had met some elven people back in Odyssea Academy. There were people singing and playing music. The others went drinking and eating as they boasted about their hunt.

Just then, they saw two elven children were playing hopscotch along with a blonde Chergarian boy. His older sister was watching at him and writing and sketching at her journal. They recognised Ivo and waved their hands at him. The ginger haired blacksmith and mechanic smiled and waved back at the younger Friedrichs.

" You know them, Ivo? " Catherine asked him.

" They're my best friend's children who left Chergaria with their mother and reunite with their father, " Ivo answered.

" They seem to be very friendly. "

"Who's your best friend? " Ethan curiously asked.

" A former army captain or Hauptmann back in my years as a soldat. His name is Chirox Ludwig Friedrich, " he replied. " He's currently recovering physically and mentally after being attacked. "

Christopher sadly sighed and answered, " I wish to visit your friend, Ivo. I'll make time to see him and his wife. Surely, Merrill has given Amnon those Vitality Potions to Chirox and Victor. "

" Attacked by who? Was it one of the Umbral Cults? " Mack asked with concern.

" Ja, " the Chergarian mechanic and blacksmith nodded. " Chirox was attacked by two men who happened to be former army soldiers and Umbral Cultists in prison. Doctor Victor Jacques Messier happened to be one of those missing people who got kidnapped, experimented, and controlled by them. He acted as the enforcer in Moulin Noir. "

" I'm sorry for what happened to your friend. I'm ain't no healer but maybe I could aid with Chirox and Dr. Messier's recovery." Mack suggested to Ivo.

" Right, Amnon might be happy to hear this as well, " Ivo nodded.

" Darkness is still lingering one of these days, " Catherine remarked and asked. " Did you three know what happened to Darkvile? "

" He's gone, mother. He has mentioned of more terrors to happen very soon, " Christopher answered.

" What do you mean? "

" The elders have foreseen the invasion and darkness to take over and control this country. "

" The Umbral Cults will take over this country? " Ethan asked with concern.

" Ja. " Ivo seriously replied and recalled. " I have heard from Herr Arthas and Frau Merrill just this afternoon. They asked me and my coworkers to create and repair more weapons for the tribe. Before, there were other policemen and some members of the Foranean Army who came here as customers three days ago and asked us to fix their broken projectiles. It was indeed a thorough hard work. Still, I have a hunch to brace the worst things that would happen. "

" I'll need to get my wife to safety if Foranea goes down in flames from the chaos." Ethan worriedly said.

" You have to, Ethan, " Catherine replìed. " I believe someone who will lead every warrior of this country and defend it. "

" Have you all heard of Mr. and Mrs. Itna's press conference this morning? " Mack asked.

" No, Mack. We went to the church before returning to the hotel, " she answered. " Why did you ask? "

" I'm having a bad feeling about their plans. "

" You fear the Umbral Cults are planning another attack, Mack? " Ethan asked his brother.

" Yes, I had a dream last night. I saw soldiers coming here into tanks, trucks, and by planes. They were terrorising every towns. People were being arrested and killed. Some of them casted the darkness to devour the innocents, " he seriously explained.

" Diese vorhergesehene Zukunft von Darkvile. (That foreseen future from Darkvile.) " Ivo sternly muttered in his language.

Ethan sighed at his brother in disappointment, " Why are you telling this to all of us now? I'm you brother. We could've warned people about this from what you saw in your dream."

" I understand what he is coming from, " Christopher interjected. " Not all people will take this seriously. Some will just scorn the one who warns the future. "

" It's fine, I just don't know how to process this information is all, " Ethan stressfully said.

" Someday, people will understand this incoming threat which I had witnessed in the Divine War, " Catherine replied. " Perhaps, one of us will inspire many to fight back. "

" Who are you referring to, Mama Catherine? " Ivo curiously asked.

" You will find out, my child. "

" I'm no longer able to fight. I wish luck in putting a stop to the Umbral Cults, " Ethan said.

" Not all warriors can fight, but I do believe you are placed in a different position, " Christopher spoke.

" Let's say, you work as an intelligence officer, I presume, " Ivo chimed in.

Christopher, reached the tent along with your guests when he saw his wife carrying little Callisto. She was dressed in a long blue gown with long sleeves. Celine kissed him in the cheeks as she smiled at him.

" You look so lovely in blue, Raindrop, " Christopher embraced his wife and daughter, and kissed his wife's cheeks back." I've brought a few guests, and one special one, to see our little blessing." He turned to them and ushered them in.

" Oh, I have never expected! " Celine exclaimed in shock. " Sacrè Bleu! I haven't prepared anything yet! "

" Even I wasn't properly dressed for guests, " Christopher shrugged his shoulders and chuckled.

" No, it's fine, mate! " Ethan chuckled. " Lady Catherine's right, we'll help you cooking. "

" I think I can help you babysitting as well, " Ivo mused.

" Well, please instruct us in what to do, madam, " Mack added.

" Merci beaucoup, messieurs. " Celine smiled and sighed in relief.

" Preperations can be settled, with all three of us, Raindrops." Christopher kissed his wife's forehead to assure her." And maybe Fiona will join us, too? "

" So, I think she will come with us along with her children and the other two, " Celine replied and kissed him back.

" Our family is widening, My love, " Christopher hinted, and kisses her once more. before turning around." Much appreciated Ivo, and with these current events, we could use the help."

Catherine noticed Celine passing over her daughter to the Chergarian mechanic and blacksmith. She felt pleased to see Callisto and looked at her son, " Another descendant of mine? She's so beautiful. "

" She's an example of a new future, of humans and Elves working together, and a linage of half elves, she's a blessing of both water and light, Mother, " Christopher grinned." She's taken more of her mother's side, and elegance." he kissed his wife's forehead once more.

" She must be a powerful mage, then. I have to watch her grow, " she smiled and turned to Ivo, teasing him. " I believe there will be another one coming from both Ivo and his future mate. "

" Nein! " the ginger haired one chuckled as Callisto was smiling and cooing at him. " Not yet, Mama Catherine! If I'm ready to be a father, you could tell of having a lineage of elven hybrids from my side! "

" Callisto, may earn herself on having her father's power, and possibly her eyes will change into silver, " Christopher hinted.

" Is that so? " Ivo curiously looked at Callisto who cooed at him.

" The ability of moonlight and water will happen very soon, " Catherine surmised.

" Wunderbar! " he muttered in awe while carrying and looking at the elven hybrid girl. " She could be one, I presume. "

Just then, there were people coming from the outside who happened to be the Gravehearts and the Friedrichs. Christopher and the others turned their attention to them. Valeera and Fiona smiled at them and entered the tent.

" Uncle Christopher! " Thorian and Azure happily greeted the ranger elf.

" Onkel Ivo! " Dina and Otto also greeted the blacksmith-mechanic as he greeted them back.

" Uncle Christopher, what's the occassion? " the lady paladin knight curiously asked. " You brought people here? "

" One special fold is my mother finally meeting her grandchild, " Christopher happily replies to his niece." I should reveal something else, She may see a second grandchild coming up." He winked to Fiona.

" She will have one? " Valeera asked.

" Very soon, " Fiona smirked.

Thorian, Azure, Dina and Otto sat beside Ivo who was carrying little Callisto in his arms. They were discussing. Then, Ethan and Mack helped Celine to prepare a meal. Fiona, Valeera, Catherine, and Christopher went talking. The 300 year old elder reminded and looked at everyone.

" I believe someone's missing, " she recalled.

" Who are you referring to, Señora? " Fiona asked.

" My twin daughter and Eliah's descendant. "

" Dr. Montmartre and his family? " Mack asked Catherine.

" Yes, " she nodded.

" Perhaps, we can talk to them using the Eluvian, " Valeera suggested.

As the others in the living and dining area looked at the mirror, an image of a blonde bespectacled woman and her newborn child appeared from the reflection. Dr. Glenda Montmartre and her daughter Esmeralda Joanna turned their attention to the people from the other side. She was smiling at the people from the mirror's reflection.

" Good evening, everyone, " Glenda warmly greeted them. " Amnon will be coming very soon. He has just to check the patient at room 2030 before he enters here. "

" Frau Doktor, guten abend, " Dina asked her with a concern. " Are my parents okay? "

" Hello, Dina. Your father is still recovering and your mother is with him. They're still fine. "

" Can we see papa and mama soon? " Otto curiously chimed in.

" Perhaps, through the Eluvian. You can see them later, Otto. "

" Danke, Frau Doktor Montmartre, we will. "

" Warm welcome to you, Glenda, " Christopher said as well.

" Hello, Christopher! You seem to have a joyous reunion here, " she chuckled.

" No dire times will deafen our enjoyment, for my mother is seeing her grandchild, and many other numerous occasions to rejoice in, " Christopher smiled back at the pediatrician and new mother. " And a feast to share with friends and family."

" Hello, Glenda. It's good to see again, " Mack smiled at his friend.

" Hello, there. Mack. I'm glad you brought Catherine into the tribe. Your brother is with you as well. " she replied.

" My, Glenda! It's another beautiful descendant of mine. What's her name? " Catherine asked.

" Thank you, Mama Catherine. Her name's Esmeralda Joanna Montmartre. You can call her, Emie "

Emie looked at everyone and cooed in greeting. Callisto happily turned to the other little girl and cooed in reply. Ivo noticed the halfling and asked her, " You want to meet your friend in person, ja? "

Callisto giggled in affirmation and turned to her father and the others. Dina, Otto, Thorian, and Azure were pleased to see the two babies interacting.

" They seem like talking and understanding, " Otto replied.

" I wonder what they are talking about? " Azure asked.

" Perhaps, it's their way of communicating as youngsters, " Valeera explained.

" At an early age, humans and other races are capable to interact with their peers, " Glenda added. " It is really a good sign for brain development and social skills in gaining friendships. "

" Wunderbar! " Dina happily commented.

" In calmer circumstances, this evening has been a need for all of us, " Christopher shared with assurance." With no weapons held, we're instead at peace with having a wonderful time."

" How's Amnon doing? I wanted to talk to him about something, " Mack asked Glenda.

" He's both fine and busy, but he'll be here anytime. I just left the door unlocked for him to enter, " she said and noticed her husband entering the recovery room. Amnon kissed his pediatrician wife and newborn daughter, brought some dinner from the cafeteria, and placed them on the table.

" You're talking to our friends and family at the magic mirror, Da? " he smiled.

" Yeah, why don't you check on them and say 'hi!' "

The Akrovian-Foranean general practitioner intently looked at the mirror and got surprised at the people from the other side. Then, he slightly laughed and greeted, " Bonsoir! Dobryy vecher! I mean, Good evening. It seems you all have a good time there at the village! "

" You can cross over and join us, this party is needing all included, Amnon, " Christopher said.

" Is it okay to sneak my wife and daughter over there? "

" Amnon, you three can always come back to the recovery room, ja? " Ivo suggested and carried Little Callisto. " I decided to stay a little late before returning home. "

Emie happily giggled and cooed at her father as she was saying, " Please, Daddy let's go! ". Glenda chuckled and carefully stood up, sitting on the wheelchair and carrying her daughter.

" Cheesecake, it's okay. Just bring Emie's baby stuff and bottles, and push us over to the other side. We'll be back here for sure, " she smiled and assured her spouse. " I'm thrilled to see the outdoors for a while. "

" Très bien, mes chères charmantes dames. (Alright, my dear lovely ladies.) " he replied and smiled back at them. " And this is your first teleportation travel, ma pètit fille! Your mother and I will tell you this when you grow older. "

Emie happily cooed at her father in response. Amnon nodded and kissed his daughter's forehead. He brought the baby bag and some bottles containing his wife's breast milk. Then, he held his wife's wheelchair when they crossed into the other side of the mirror. The Montmartres had reached to Christopher's tent. Emie curiously looked at the people around her.

" Awww! She's so pretty! " Azure commented in seeing the little girl in her mother's arm.

" She will be a good healer or a doctor like her parents, " Thorian added.

" Wie schön sie ist! (How lovely she is!) " Otto commented.

" Das ist sie tatsächlich, Otto. (Indeed, she is, Otto.) " Dina said to her younger brother.

" Wir werden Emie und Callisto bei uns aufwachsen sehen. (We will see Emie and Callisto growing up with us.) " Ivo interjected and noticed the little halfling girl happily cooing at the newcomer. " I think she wants to meet her. "

" Oh, Emie's not fully vaccinated yet, " Glenda reminded." I guess I can handle and check this with my fellow pediatricians. "

" I'm glad to see you all coming, Amnon, Glenda, and Little Esmeralda, " Catherine broke her silence and saw the newcomers. " What a lovely night in seeing all of you! "

" In meeting your granddaughter for the first time, this night has sentimental value of becoming memorable, " Christopher smiled and shared a kiss with his wife.

Amnon carefully pushed his wife sitting on a wheelchair who carried their daughter. Emie cheerfully cooed at everyone in greeting. He said, " Thanks for the sudden invitation. My wife and daughter are supposed to be discharged before lunch tomorrow, but letting them outdoors for a while is risky and fulfilling to meet you all. "

" Your daughter seems to like it, " Valeera commented.

" She is indeed a fine and lovely little woman, Doctora, " Fiona added. " Little Esmeralda has inherited traits from the both of you. "

" Thanks, Fiona. "

" It's been a long time. I hope you and your family is doing well, " Mack happily said to Amnon.

" Thank you, Mack. You and your brother brought Mama Catherine into the tribe, " he sincerely smiled.

" Two elves capable of wielding light, our future child may inherit a balance of silver and gold, Sunshine." Christopher smiled to Fiona, and to his wife." And will have an older sister to look up to, for inspiration, with Callisto mastering her abilities one day."

" A worthy addition to the tribe, of course, ma chèrie! " Celine replied, finishing the dish.

" They're the beacons of light that shine brightly, and will be a force that'll provide hope for their generation," Christopher rubbed the toned stomach of Fiona, and smiled to her." And Celine, we're building our family even wider! "

Catherine smiled at Christopher as Celine and Ethan prepared the dishes.

" Everyone, it's time to eat, " Ethan called.

" Bon Appetit! " The hydromancer called out.

" Celine, there you go, " Ivo carried Callisto and passed the halfling to her. " She's been so happily excited to meet Emie. "

" Merci, Ivo. " she smiled and carried her daughter. " She has never seen another child at the same age as hers. "

" Dè rien, " he nodded.

" They'll start on being so, and be a great reminder of our childhood with Kintor, and everyone else, " Christopher commented and turned to the brunette warrioress." Fiona, if our child is a girl, do you have a name picked out already? And for a boy? "

Amnon and Ivo exchanged glances as they both understood of the homage of their ancestors. Ethan, Mack, Valeera, and the others turned to the food which they seemed to be delicious.

" We made quite the splendid food right? " Ethan asked his brother.

Mack nodded and smiled at Ethan, " Aye, it truly is."

" This is delicious! " Thorian exclaimed.

" I have never eaten anything like this! " Azure exclaimed.

" Where did this dish come from? " Otto asked curiously.

" Otto, it's from Alderny, " Dina replied while eating.

" Wunderbar! Gut! Gut! "

" Oh, goodness, I forgot to breastfeed her! " Glenda heavily sighed.

" No, it's okay. I got this, " he grabbed a bottle from the baby bag to his daughter as she started drinking.

" We'll just give you your share, mon frère, " Ivo added.

" Merci. "

" Ivo, you and Glenda should go ahead. Emie's hungry, " Amnon said and carried Little Emie who cried for a bottle of milk. " I'll eat a little later. "

" Oh, goodness, I forgot to breastfeed her! " Glenda heavily sighed.

" No, it's okay. I got this, " he grabbed a bottle from the baby bag to his daughter as she started drinking.

" We'll just give you your share, mon frère, " Ivo added.

" Merci. "

" Are you okay? " Ethan asked Amnon with concern.

" I'm fine. I just let my wife and older brother eat first, " the doctor answered and held a feeding bottle for Emie as she started drinking milk.

" Ivo told me about your current patients: Mr. Chirox Friedrich and Dr. Victor Messier, " Mack said to his friend.

" Yes. Monsieur Friedrich is still confined since he has suffered from third to fourth degree burns and blood loss. My colleague, Docteur Messier, is already mutated as a lizard. "

" I discussed with your brother about these situations involving your patients. If you don't mind I would like to assist in their recovery, " Mack suggested.

" Oui, of course. Would you like to come with me for a clinical observation for monsieur Friedrich and my colleague? "

" Aye, I may not be an healer, but I'm quite decent at alchemy, " Mack confidently smiled.

" You'll be meeting the patients and the other attending physicians before or after Candlemas. So, at least, you will know their conditions. "

" Thank you, Amnon, " Mack gratefully said to his friend.

" You're welcome, Mack. "

Emie finished drinking her mother's milk from the feeding bottle as her father placed it inside her bag. She curiously looked at him when Amnon carried her and placed a towel on his shoulder. The little girl's chin was leaning on her father's shoulder as he stood up. He gently rubbed and patted his daughter's back, letting her burp.

" Perhaps, I could bring Rina to Dread Wolves Village sometime. She'll love this place, " Ethan happily said.

" Well, this is an ideal place to stay, " Amnon commented while burping his baby. " My wife and I never had a honeymoon trip after the war in Robania. We might consider staying here some time. It's a nomadic tribe. Why not letting her come here? "

" A vacation would give our minds off the situations happening to Foranea. I'll talk to my wife about it, " Ethan said to Amnon.

" Good idea. How was your therapy sessions with Doctor Lestrade? " he asked.

" When I first started my therapy sessions with Dr. Lestrade I was still down after what happened to my arm. But now I'm feeling happier and getting used to my prosthetic arm, " Ethan answered.

" It's nice to hear then. Well, a lot of things happened after I lost the clinic a month ago. I returned working as a resident physician at Monoceros Keep General Hospital, became partly involved with the police investigations, and joined the Dread Wolves Tribe. Now, I have my daughter with me, " Amnon replied. " You're now an intelligence officer from the Aldernian Royal Army from the last time I met you at the hospital. You warned me about my patient named Itna. You're right, I met a lying conman who refused to be treated and arrested. "

Ethan sighed with frustration nodded, " Itna is untrustworthy and manipulator. I only wish for him to get what's coming to him. "

" Well, he set up the party into chaos, " he sternly spoke and gently rubbed the little girl's back in circular motion.

" I heard recently Itna was at a press conference attempting to convince people to support the Ordré de Damocles. It's sadden me if anyone fall for that maniac's lies, " Ethan added.

Suddenly, his daughter burped and made a mess on the towel around her father's shoulder. He sighed and made an awkward grin at her.

" Bozhe moy, Emie. Vy khorosho porabotali, vypustiv vozdukh posle sytnogo napitka! (Goodness, Emie. You did a good job letting out air after a satisfying drink!) " Amnon chuckled and spoke in Luski, removing his towel. Emie curiously looked at him when she smiled and laughed. Then, he continued in Franken, " Pensez-vous que c'est drôle, jeune femme?! (Do you think it's funny, young lady?!) "

Ethan stressfully sighed before speaking, " I'm hoping for someone like the Blue Knight who could finally defeat the Umbral Cults."

" I'm sorry. My daughter has made a wet burp on me, " Amnon relented as Emie smiled and snuggled on her father's strong and broad shoulder. Then, he kissed her forehead and asked, " Did you say the Blue Knight? "

" Aye. The Blue Knight and his allies are the only capable of putting a stop to the Umbral organizations. Everyone else seem to be afraid to go against them." Ethan explained.

" Have you met this man in person? "

" I haven't but I heard of his deeds, " Ethan answered Amnon.

" From the news, I presume? "

Ethan nodded before speaking again, " Aye. I heard of him from Mack and my friends as well. "

" Oui, d'accord. " the Akrovian-Foranean doctor nodded and remarked. " I have never realised the news of his crime fighting exploits has reached Alderny. I'll tell him when I get to see him. "

" Thanks, mate, " Ethan gratefully said.

" I can't tell him the Blue Knight is here among us. I hope he understands why, "he thought and carried his little girl. Then, he replied, " You're welcome. "

When Catherine kept talking about her glorious days, Glenda looked at her spouse who was finished feeding the baby. She gestured Mack to push her wheelchair near to her spouse. The young alchemist obediently nodded and approached her.

" Do you need to speak to your husband, Glenda? " he asked.

" Yes, please. He hasn't eaten yet, " she replied.

" Right, " he stood up and carefully pushed her wheelchair.

" Cheesecake, I left you, your share. Why don't you guys go and ingest now? I'll take her from here. "

" Babe, I'll just push you and Emie near Mama Catherine if you want to listen and join the conversation, " Amnon passed the little girl to his wife as she carried her. Then, he turned to Mack. " Thank you for helping my wife getting near to me. "

" You're welcome. "

" My brother is quite the good person. He does his best to help people with their problems, " Ethan added.

" There are good men like him, " Amnon replied and took his seat. Then, he silently prayed for his meal and started eating.

" It seems you have to fulfill your duty as a father, young doctor, " Catherine looked at her descendant. " You can't miss a meal. "

" Understood, Mama Catherine. My daughter needs attention and gets nourished. I'm sorry if I tend to miss out your joyous meal and conversation, " he explained and reminded her." By the way, have you taken your perscription meds? "

The Aldernian elder smiled and nodded, " I did. Glenda just advised me to take this tablet which you perscribed me. This is really satisfying after this delicious and hearty meal. "

" She can't say 'no' to physicians like us! " Glenda grinned.

" Understood, she's still under treatment for kidney stones, " Amnon replied.

" I have faith in Mother Photis that Lady Catherine will recovery soon, " Mack optimistically said.

" I will recover and regain my strength soon, my dear children. I'm sure the Great Heavenly Mother will bless us, " she sincerely smiled." I have seen my new descendants, Little Callisto and Little Esmeralda. Thank you, Ethan and Mack for letting me see, Amnon, Ivo, Christopher and their loved ones in this tribe. It has reminded me of my great times in Robania. "

" You will get well soon with the help of the Great Mother and medical intervention, Mama Catherine. You have found all of us here, " Ivo replied. " I never regret rediscovering myself. Thanks to you. Of course, I enjoyed listening to your great stories in the past."

" You're welcome, Ivo. I have a feeling that you have met Kintor's younger cousin as your true love. "

The ginger haired Chergarian man remained silent and chuckled when he blushed hard to his embarrassment. Valeera intently smirked at him. Thorian, Azure, Dina, and Otto shared glances at each other and became intrigued.

" So, it is true that you met Aunt Sophia as your beloved mate, " she teased and softly chuckled.

" Onkel Ivo has a girlfriend? " Otto curiously asked. " Ja? "

" Ja, he's older now. I guess he has found someone, " Dina replied.

" I approve this! " Thorian proudly exclaimed. " My dear father will be proud of Aunt Sophia if he were still living! "

" So, Kintor was looking for a boyfriend to Sophia when he was living? " Amnon queried.

" He did, but no one in the tribe dared to win her heart. Sophia refused to be with someone else and busied herself in healing and taking care of the sick and the injured, " Christopher explained. " She told Kintor that she wanted a man with the likeness of her dearest cousin. Now, she has found the right person. "

" Everyone..." Ivo nervously broke out his silence, took a deep breath, and embarrassingly admitted. " She was indeed my first love! I hope she could be here with us! "

" Sophia's shift will end by 7:00 PM though, " Glenda mused. " You still have a chance to bring her with us. "

" Glenda, are you sure? I'm supposed to bring her home to her apartment if she has that schedule..."

" I'm pretty sure she will be curious how come room 2019 is empty at this stage. "

" Glen, is Wilma and her spouse, Odette coming over to join us by chance? " Christopher curiously asked.

" I haven't informed them yet, but they will just stop by and..." Glenda paused to her surprise in seeing the blue haired elven nurse from the Eluvian. " Oh, Heavens! Sophia! "

" Sacrè Bleue! Is everything all right there? " Sophia curiously asked and saw her boyfriend and cousin. " Cousin Christopher, Ivo, you have just..."

" Invited them, ma chèrie. " Ivo blushed and helplessly grinned, shrugging. " Unless, you want to come with us, ja? "

" Christopher, should I come as well? " she heard him and asked her cousin.

" I would prefer so, and we're having everyone join in, Sophia." Christopher replied. " Welcome to the pack."

She nodded and smiled as Ivo sighed in relief and smiled back at his girlfriend and then to Christopher, " Danke, mein freund. "

The elven nurse in scrubs stepped into the Eluvian as she walked over to her cousin and smiled at him. The ranger elf smiled back and gently patted her shoulder. Then, she instantly hugged her boyfriend. Ivo sincerely smiled at her and hugged her back.

" Here's a hidden secret of mine, that's only been briefed from a few eyes, Sophia, " Christopher directed his glance from Fiona and Celine, then with taking them both, he'd shared on kissing them each individually.

" Sacrè Bleue! " she gasped in shock and laughed.

" You said once your cousin is a ladies' man, Nein? " Ivo grinned and also laughed.

" But this is very surprising to see them! " Sophia looked at her ranger elf cousin and saw kissing them.

" En effet, l'amour est toujours dans l'air malgré ce chaos.(Indeed, love is still in the air despite this chaos.) " he replied to his future wife and cupped her cheeks.

Ivo looked at Christopher and his lovers and sighed as he gave a passionate kiss to Sophia. The elven nurse smiled and gently smooched him back. The others saw them as Catherine sighed pleasantly and said to Amnon, Glenda, and Emie and then to Mack and Ethan, " Sometimes, we do need an inspiration to keep on going and fighting. "

" Only person that is missing now is Rina." Mack mentioned.

Ethan sighed with regret. "Aye, I should've brought her along for dinner with everyone here."

" Well, sooner or later, she'll return to you, " Amnon looked at Ethan and assured.

Ethan smiled at Amnon, " Thank you for the optimistic words."

" You're welcome. "

[Moreau Residence, Place Loggen: 11:55 PM]

The phonograph was playing a loud orchestral music in D-minor which it echoed around the house. A middle aged dark haired Chergarian man with red irises in his eyes was busy doing in his laboratory experiments which Dr. Teridax Moreau left. Suddenly, someone was knocking on the door when he grumbled in his language.

" Scheiße, wer auf Ilias wagt es, mich zu stören?! (Shit, who on Iliad dares to disturb me?!) " the Chergarian scientist angrily mumbled.

" Doctor Günther! " a male Aldernian accent echoed. " It's me, Jack Skinner! "

" So, you're one of Moreau's idiotic goons, Ja? " Dr. Mutran Günther sarcastically responded and turned to Hans. " Hans, open the door! "

Hans slowly nodded at Dr. Gunther before going to open the door for Jack Skinner. The Aldernian flying tiefling entered the laboratory and panted.

" Any luck, Mr. Skinner? " Mutran asked.

" No, sir. The police are patrolling the entire streets. I'm flying above the hospital. They're guarding the entire premise. "

" Tell me, mein Herr. Who are they guarding?! "

" Is it one of our many enemies? " Hans curiously asked.

" No, it's the traitor, Chirox Friedrich! "

" He's still alive after Antroz and Nidhiki burned him severely? How is that even possible?! " Hans asked with disbelief.

Mutran loudly laughed like a madman and pounded the table. Hans and Jack shared glances and found the mad scientist becoming insane. He slapped his tummy using his right hand and continued hitting table on his left hand. Then, he noticed his companions and stopped laughing.

" Sorry, I have no use for Moreau's idiotic grunts who kidnap and murder anyone for their damn obssession, " he seriously spoke and shrugged. " Look, mein Herren, would you try to hunt and kill a dead man for the second time, ja oder nein? "

" Give me the order and I'll shall struck lightning down where Chirox is at! " Hans angrily said.

" So, you want to kill the dead man, Hans? " Mutran smirked. " Skinner, you found where he is? "

" He's in Monoceros Keep General Hospital, sir. I believe there's another creature underneath which Doctor Moreau visited. You must not hurt it. "

" The Pale Mother? "

" Yes, sir. "

" Wunderbar! " he evilly smiled and commented. " Moreau's skirmish obssession, I want to see it myself. " Then, Mutran recalled of visiting Grilda's cabaret and asked the two men, " Any reports of Frau Sokolova and my experiment, 'Oleg?' "

" The Pale Mother is a danger for both sides...given her unnatural nature," Roodaka advised." The pawns of ours can further test...the thing, and aid further in your research."

" You want to send in a creature to permanently deal with Chirox that is unpredictable and could turn on us easily? Why not send me into the hospital?! The police and the medical staff don't expect me?! " Hans asked with frustration.

" Warten! (Wait!) " Mutran angrily exclaimed.

The Chergarian scientist took out his pipe and puffed. He was talking to and fro. Jack, Hans, and Roodaka waited for him to respond. They wondered what he was thinking. He looked at his subordinates and then his experiments.

" I would like to do what it is more effective than that der Dummkopf Moreau had done before, " he evilly grinned." I really don't like his stupid methods. My Elandric colleague, Herr Tucker and I have some toys to deploy as back-ups. Yes, you will be involved in taking down der Dummkopf Friedrich, but I want the rest of the hospital staff to be doomed as well. With that, we will be seeing the Pale Mother ourselves, ja? "

" As for Frau Sokolova, she was arrested by the Foranean police and Oleg broke his mind control, " Hans said to Dr. Günther as he relayed the report to him.

" My suggestion in regards of the Pale Mother, we could give her a template...to absorb and use it's form in a new mask, " Roodaka implied." Maybe one of our underlings would like to volunteer."

" Diese einmischenden Foraneaner! Wir müssen sie aus der Gleichung herausholen! (Those meddling Foraneans! We need to make them out of the equation!) " he angrily ranted in his language and exasperatedly sighed.

" Sir? " Jack curiously titled his head, becoming lost in translation.

" Fine, Adder, Malter, Skinner, hear me out..." Mutran calmly spoke and drank a glass of water. " We need to do an undercover inside the hospital. We will start with that nutzloser Friedrich and succumb him to his demise. Then, we get into any medical staff join him into the Umbral Realms for eternity. Then, we go to the basement, find that Pale Mother, and give it a mask. We have an underling inside the hospital. Her name is Fraulein Cheshier La Violette, that lunatic nurse. "

" That'd clown...she's a little unresponsive to following a simple command, " Roodaka noted.

" Herr Neforie wants that dummkopf fraulein to be out of the equation as well. I am giving her a chance to do her job.

Moreau did nothing to her. I'm planning to make her as one of my experiments. If she fails, she will die. "

" The Pale Mother will be an liability. The creature will turn on us the chance it get. You should've let me handle this situation." Hans said in disagreement with the plan.

" Just wait and see, Malter. It will be one of us." Mutran sternly glared at Hans, intimidating him. " You don't want to be one of my experiments, nein? "

Hans shook his head in disagreement and sighed as he stand down. "Nein."

" Reinhart just brought you all here except for Skinner. We are just making a prelude of the greatest invasion after our fellowmen had done in Robania. "

" Sir, I do need to warn you about the Blue Knight and his allies, " Jack reminded. " They could be our hindrances if ever they would try to deal with us. "

" You mean, them? "

" Yes, sir. "

" We should have more allies with us in case the Blue Knight decide to arrive to ruin our plans, " Hans suggested.

" Porcher, Dupont, Moreau, and Darkvile: Dead, Hethiss, Weber, and Sokolova: Arrested...I still have few from Moreau's goons, you, Adder, Skinner, Strife, and Chernoff. " Mutran replied.

" I believe Chernoff has gone with Vonku to spy on the next town, " Jack said.

" Good, I still have Gerlach who will return to Foranea along with Reinhart. The Itnas are still recruiting some new dummkopfs. "

" There is an Aulian mafia who are members of the Ordrè de Damocles and Sheeva's family. You might want to meet them in the near future. "

"We could use the Mafia as well, " Hans said to Dr. Günther.

" Mafia? " Roodaka curiously asked.

" I have heard of Don Tuma Marchetti's' Famiglia Roccia. ' I might consider talking to him one of these days before our fellow men will arrive. "

" Having the Aulia Mafia on our side will greatly aid in our future plans of taking over Foranea. We need more allies after the trouble Blue Knight gave us, " Hans said to Roodaka.

" Nach allem, was er meinem Mann angetan hat, müssen der Blaue Ritter und seine törichten Verbündeten dafür bezahlen. Das versichere ich, Hans. Bevor unsere Mitmenschen hierher kommen, werden wir sie leiden lassen! (After all he had done to my husband, the Blue Knight and his foolish allies must pay. I assure of this Hans. Before our fellows come here, we will make them suffer!) " she sternly replied and clenched her fists.

(RP with Knightfall077 and BjornGamR27)

(Tsirhc Itna and Fred Watson belongs to BrandonToy)

(Roodaka Adder, Mutran Gunther, Christopher, Celine, and Catherine Knightfall, Fiona, Thorian, Azure, and Valeera Graveheart, and Chirox Friedrich belongs to Knightfall077)

(Neil Ingrid Carver, Ethan and Mack Hunter, Ivo Fischer, and Hans Malter belongs to BjornGamR27)