Chapter 400 - Sally's Confidence

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~~~(POV: Saliandra Orvello)~~~

~~~(Location: In Alleyway, Greshina)~~~

~~~(Time: 6:26 PM)~~~

Cera has yet to answer, and he looks towards the corpse of the men that tried to take advantage of me. He stops leaning against the wall and makes his way over to me. He stands in front of me and wraps his arms around me. "I'm more and more proud of you every time I see you conquer the demons in your head..." I drop my blade and hug him back.

Burying my face in his chest, a calmness washes over me. Helping me relax. I don't feel guilty after killing these men, and I know I won't regret it. His chin rests on the top of my head, and I hug him tighter. After a couple of seconds, we pull away, and he looks down at me. "Want to go back?" I've had enough of Greshina for the day.

He takes my hand and pulls me alongside him after I nod my head. The night has fallen over Greshina, and the lamp posts are the only things lighting the path back to the safe house. "You aren't going to ask me about it more?" I can't help wondering why he isn't digging more, but Cera is always on my side. No matter what... He's fine with the murder of those deserving.

He shakes his head a single time and gives me a crooked smile. He pulls me closer and slings his arm over my shoulders. Bringing the sides of our bodies together. "I've known you had the strength all along, Sally... You just needed some time and encouragement to bring it out. I do not need to ask about something I already know..." His words are honey for my heart.

Cera is more than just my boyfriend, and I'll be spending the rest of my life with him. He's my soulmate... "Thanks... Thanks for always believing in me and giving me time to do it. The little push you gave me today was all I needed..." My past is behind me now, and I'm leaving all the painful memories in that past. Once we're done with the Orvello's, my old life will be over.

We walk all the way back to the safe house in content silence, and when we enter the place, we're all staying. I notice that Hailey and Jasmine are not here. Cera sees the same thing but isn't worried about them like I am. I shouldn't be worried. Hailey is strong enough to kill anyone in Greshina except for Cera. Being Cera's sister means she has some of the same personality qualities as her.

Helda and Terox are silently playing the card game The Shattering. It's a very popular card game that came out the same time the players arrived. I no longer refer to them as new people since that's not what they are. "Mind if I play next?" I love The Shattering, and I rarely lose. Cera smiles and lets me go and heads to our room by himself.

I don't feel like I need to be glued to him... That I'm perfectly okay here on my own. "Well, come over and join us. She's about to lose her third game in a row." Helda gives a hard glare towards Terox, but all she does is laugh at the intense look. Helda is competitive, even if she doesn't want to admit it. It's going to be fun playing against these two.

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

~~~(Location: Safe House in Greshina, Elven Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 7:12 PM)~~~

The lack of a bed is starting to bother me, but the furs and blankets put enough of a cushion between me and the ground. "Oh, C'mon!! How is that even possible!? You shouldn't have a deck or cards this fucking good!!" They sound like they're having fun, and I'm glad that I don't have to be there for Sally to have it.

She's grown far more than I ever thought from that scared woman I met back then... I don't even remember the name of the city I found her in. All I remember is it was after a long and grueling battle against monsters that were from the Underworld. "It feels like that was so long ago..." It's just what I feel, and I don't know if time has gone by as fast as I think it has.

Hailey and Jasmine were a surprise in all this, and I didn't think I'd see my sister for many years. To be reunited because of the horrid family of James is ironic in a sick regard. "This is complete bullshit!! She has to be cheating!! She's won 6 games in a row!!" A loud laugh comes from Sally that is heard from even where I'm at.

The Shattering was a game that I enjoyed in my past life, but I grew tired of it, and it's not like it's all that important this time around. I hear the door open and close from my room and two sets of footsteps. "Look who's finally come home! Did you guys have fun?" Sally is the one to speak this time, and this lets me know that Hailey and Jasmine are back.

Whatever they did for fun out there, I hope it doesn't come back to bite us. The same goes for what Sally pulled in that alley. Those bodies will be found, and I wouldn't be surprised if an investigation started. We didn't leave any traces of us being there, and Sally made sure she didn't forget her blade. She'll grow in her confidence, and soon, she'll go out of her way to protect people.

It'll be a great day when she dawns her blade and class for those reasons. To kill those that aren't worthy of life. Many would condemn such thinking, but there are people out there that are so sick and cruel they shouldn't be considered mortal. Putting them down like the animals they act like is only right. It needs to be done, and I'm happy to do it when the situation calls for it.

~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: Safe House in Greshina, Elven Kingdom)~~~

~~~(Time: 7:21 PM)~~~

I never knew how great Sally is at The Shattering, and I can't understand how she's always winning with a deck that isn't that good. "Ugh!! I give up!! I can't beat her!!" Terox stands up and leaves the table, and Helda is quick to fill her place as a new game starts. Somehow, this has turned into something far more competitive than it should've been.

I don't have much room to talk, not after all the crap I start with my brother. So I'll enjoy the games, and the banter is entertaining enough for me. "I've got the winner!" Jasmine pops her head out of the hallway close to our room, and Helda doesn't even acknowledge her since she's so focused on the game. Sally is nice enough to confirm the call out.

My brother is strangely un-present... Not to mention how outgoing and confident Sally has become. She really made a giant leap in confidence and personal strength out there by herself. "You always play Dread Whisp after the fourth card... You're terrible at The Shattering..." Sally actually mocks Helda... 

This rare and never-before-seen event actually stumps Helda in her tracks and causes her to stare at Sally like she's a deer caught in the headlights. The best part is how Helda can't think of anything to say in return since everything that Sally just said is true. She grits her teeth and focuses back on her cards. Trying to find a winning strategy. This is better than TV, but it's been too long to say that for sure.

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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.196]

[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: 50] [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]

[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.59 325/5900] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.59 225/5900] [Slash Lvl..77 4600/130000] [Parry Lvl.53 80/5300] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controled Fun]