Chapter 423 - Meeting Old Faces Again

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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: Temporary Airship Port in Greshina, Elven Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:31 AM)~~~

Helda has set up a temporary airship port for the royal airship that's coming. We're waiting at the port, and I can see it approaching off in the distance. "I heard that King Jackson and other leaders are on board the airship. They're here to speak and create relations with The Elven Kingdom." Sally knows more information about who is on that airship than I did.

She spent some time talking with Helda and saying goodbyes for now. "If that's true, I want everyone to refer to me as Slayer Zern unless we're in a private situation. I don't want my real name to be known to the public." Sally easily agrees, but mom and dad don't think that's a good enough reason. I can tell by the looks on their faces.

I step away from the viewing ledge and make my way towards them. So we can talk quietly. "Look, there are important people that know me as Slayer Zern, and I want to keep it that way. I want to keep the real me hidden." Dad takes a second to give it some thought, and I don't really know what there is to think about. I'm asking them not to call me by my real name for now.

That shouldn't be too hard for them to do, and the fact they're giving me a hard time on this is frustrating. "Okay, if that's what you need, I'll agree to call you Slayer Zern. But I can't speak for your mother. She loves your name too much to call you something else." My eyes shift to mom, and there is a defiant look in her eyes. She's going to make this hard on me.

They're not going to like what I'm about to say even more. "I'll also need you both to treat me as a friend. Not a son. Everyone believes I'm the birth son of a woman named Amelia Zern, and my father is Arch-Angel Michael. Stick to the story, or else you'll complicate a lot of things for me." Mom looks about to explode, and she takes a deep breath to lay into me.

Before she can, Sally steps into the conversation and grabs everyone's attention. "Are you seriously going to be this difficult about a couple of simple things that your child needs? No wonder Hailey has such a hard time with you guys. I'm surprised Cera even gives you the time of day anymore." All of us are flabbergasted. Mom doesn't know what to say, and dad looks at me for answers.

Sally has never done something like this before, and this is the first time I'm seeing this. She's gained a lot of confidence, but I didn't think she'd stand up to my parents on my behalf. I would've done it, but I think it's working better since she did it. "You're right, Sally... I'm sorry, Cera... I'll do what you need of me too... Even though I hate it..." I'm further impressed as my mom actually cooperates. 

Mom looks hurt from everything that's just happened, but that's to be expected. "So... Who is Amelia Zern?" I figured this was coming too. Mom has a jealous streak. At least that's what dad has told me. She knows that I don't think Amelia is my real mother, but that doesn't stop her from feeling like she's been replaced. Any mom would, I think.

I fold my arms and look down at her, and I can see her shrink into herself. Realizing how stupid her question even was. She takes a step back and goes back to dad. "Thanks for helping with them. They can be so difficult and inflexible." I make sure they both hear me as I say that, and they both roll their eyes at me and go back to looking at the approaching airship.

Sally wraps her arm around my side and takes a look at the massive royal airship that's coming towards us. "I'm so glad that we're getting out of this place. I've had enough Elven Kingdom to last a lifetime." She takes the words right out of my mouth. I have no intention of coming back to this place. I wish Helda the best of luck in her Player trials and rebuilding the Elven Kingdom.

Our time here and with her is up. Sally leans her head on my shoulder and lets out a deep sigh. "Do you know what Avalon looks like?" I don't. It didn't exist in my old life, which is a consequence of my actions. "I'm looking forward to seeing it... Someplace new..." There is something that we'll need to talk about on the airship, and it won't be something she likes.

~~~(POV: King Jackson)~~~

~~~(Location: Royal Airship, Pulling into Greshina's Port)~~~

~~~(Time: 9:00 AM)~~~

The airship stops moving, and we're parked against an unloading dock made from different parts of magical contraptions. It's obvious how hastily this was all put together. My eyes scan the crowds forming, and I see a familiar face. Two of them, to be exact. "Well, it looks like Slayer Zern and Sally are here, and they're with new friends." The other two with them look to be around their age.

Slayer Zern was a part of the rebellion here and is largely responsible for the bright future of The Elven People. Sally is a figure of popularity spreading across all of Gaia, given her relationship with Slayer Zern. "They look like they've been busy." Tessa doesn't know how accurate that statement is. Slayer Zern and Sally have changed the lives of millions.

The loading ramp connects, and nobles, rulers, merchants, and everyone in between are getting off to see the capital city Greshia for the very first time. "Looks like we're not the only ones that have noticed Slayer Zern." Tessa has picked up on something I've overlooked, and I see what she sees. Everyone is waiting for an opportunity to speak with Slayer Zern.

He's a very calm, tolerant, and patient man. But this might actually get on his nerves more than anything I've seen so far. Tessa and I make our way off and towards Slayer Zern as well, forcing our way past others. Walking up to him and disregarding everyone that doesn't know how to approach him. "It's been a long time since I've seen you, Slayer Zern." I hold out my hand for a handshake.

He takes it and gives a brief handshake, and that's more than good enough for me. But he decides to speak. "Yeah, it has Jackson... I see the feather I gave your wife has had effects... I didn't intend for that to happen... If it's caused you pain or trouble, I'm sorry." Never in my life have I expected that the literal grandson of The Almighty Father apologize for something he shouldn't.

While it was a trouble, it's benefited my people and Tessa far more than any problems it's caused. "There is no need to apologize. While the hair color changing was a shock, the abilities I gained are something that I didn't know my people needed." Tessa speaks up before me, and I don't mind. She knows how to talk to Slayer Zern. He's not so formal when it comes to royalty.

Mainly because there is no King or Queen that can compete with his importance. "I'd like to stay and catch up. But Sally and my friends here are heading to Avalon. There are things we must do there. But once I'm finished there, I'll be stopping by to visit mom again." For some reason, that causes the woman that's with the man behind them to flinch slightly. But I nod my head and lower it slightly.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.211]

[Exp: 40/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 200] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Sally's Dresses 5x] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl..92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 80/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controled Fun]