It took several minutes to wake up, Ma'ri tried to remember what happened and why was the ceiling gently glowing white. Once she remembered everything went dark again. After several hours she was able to coup with the world, relax a little bit and stand up. This was a small room with only one bed and nothing more, she felt like a prisoner was a second. However, when she tried to walk out the door, it opened without a problem. Outside of the door there was a guard. Ma'ri stopped, the guard was not moving, but the second she took another step, there was a cold voice, divided from any emotion, saying in her head ,,please follow me" it was not an order, but these words were strong enough to shake her world. Ma'ri still felt numb and dizzy, but on the way she recovered a little bit. Looking at the guard she now noticed that he was wearing a full body armor, so much that there was not a single view on his skin. The armor itself was silver colored with no ornaments of any sort. Then she noticed the corridor they were taking. It was not big, two full armored guards would probably have trouble to stand arm to arm. There was no light source, but everything was glowing with gentle white light. Soon they came across the massive door.
The room was big, bigger than it could have been. It had no windows. She stepped inside and this round room almost suffocated her. ,,Herx enough" a loud voice made the pressure disappear. Her world composed, but before she could look up there was another very short sound.
Looking up Ma'ri saw three man, all wearing silver armor, without a helmet. Their armor was emitting a gentle blue light. The one standing closest to her had brown hair and eyes, his face was emotionless, once their eyes met, he did not bow, he did not do anything. This stare last for just couple of seconds, but for Ma'ri it felt like hours. There was no emotion, no sound, nothing. After what seemed like an eternity Ma'ri looked at the second person standing further away from her. he was smiling, smiling like there was no tomorrow. His dark black eyes looked deeper and deeper with every second, long black hair gave an uncomfortable vibe in contrast to the armor. both the last person and this one had silver armor with similar light blue ornaments.
However, the third person was different. Suddenly Ma'ri realized that there were others in this room as well. The reason why she only now realized that was because they did not give any feeling. She could not feel their existence.
,,ah, you probably go startled by our fingers, that's what we call them, they are golems blessed and created by the king himself" said the third person. He was sitting on elevated chair, no too high, but high enough to see the whole room . His armor was different, it was light blue with no silver except for the helmet which was resting on the table. he was also smiling. however, his smile was gentle, the second Ma'ri looked at him, she felt calm, she felt hope. suddenly her world relaxed and the tension was almost gone.
,,come here, and take a sit, my name As't, I assume you have a lot of questions, and so have we ". Ma'ri did exactly as she was told, there was no reason not to. As't smiled deeper and it made the whole room a lot lighter.
,,As I said my name is As't. the person you looked at first is called Sha'v and the second one - Herx". This time the two bowed, but it was obvious why they did it this time.
,,Now we know your name from the other survivor we brought up with you, Ma'ri right, we would like to-"
,,Are there other survivors please tell me who" Ma'ri did not want to interrupt him, but the hope that drenched her world made her make a mistake. As'ts face darkened, lazy, smooth light became sharper. it was clear, he did not like when he was interrupted. His next words were kind, but not gentle.
,,Ma'ri, I want you to understand how crucial the situation is, a whole village was destroyed by someone and there are only two survivors. The power they used was strong enough for us to come. There are no other survivors but you two. We are currently heading towards the ,,Kalab" university and after that back to the royal palace and you two are coming. Things are getting worse and worse everywhere. Now tell me , what happened and how you survived.
He demanded the answers and Ma'ri was willing to give, there was no reason to resist. After hearing her story As't was not pleased.
,,So just like the other guy you did not see what actually happened. A finger will escort you to your chambers for now. You are not a guest, but not a prisoner either. This time Ma'ri knew how to ask a question.
,,um.. excuse me sir, sir As't, why are you taking us with you" As't gave her long look. His next words were dark.
,,You and the other one are the survivors of the cataclysm that destroyed the whole village, I am sure we can find a use of the fire and the fury inside of you.
Ma'ri wanted to ask more, but As't looked away as one of the fingers approached. She had no choice to leave and to save questions for later. Her head was heavy and the hope and light feelings disappeared as soon as the door closed behind.
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