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Chapter 20 - CHAPTER TWENTY

''who are you'' Tryuji said looking at Emperor Owlo.

'just a friend,'' Emperor Owlo said then Tryuji smiles.

In the words Elliot is walking back to the tree house after his amazing battle.

''I really enjoyed that battle but I feel like something's off like why didn't my sixth sense work on him and what was that weird gem on his heard it emitted a strange aura that somehow felt familiar'' Elliot said in his head pondering over what just happened.

Then hers an owl howling on the tree close by him.

''it's weird the books said owl are nocturnal but as long as I have known they always been this always watching us for some reason everyone thinks it's normal ''Elliot whistles as he hears a loud running then stallion approaches him then he pats it on the head.

''who's a good horsey we should get going'' Elliot said as he pats him then mounts on stallion the unicorn then he sprints dashing through the forest then they both hear a family voice faraway screaming stallion neigh.

''what is she up to know'' Elliott said as he changes direction to save his little sister.

''I wish the others were here'' Elliot as stallion increases speed and reach their destination and comes down stallion then enters the bush watching what is happening. Dinah Aizawa is standing in the center of a magnificent courtroom, surrounded by six stern but beautiful dryads with leafy green hair, wooden antler-like horns glowing green eyes, bark markings and nature themed medieval fantasy clothing. Dinah is wearing a mischievous expression looking slightly nervous but still not trying laugh her hands are raised in a funny defensive gesture as she tries to explain herself.

Elder sylvara, the dryad elder, stands on a magnificent wooden throne grown from ancient tree roots, holding a carved wooden staff and delivering judgement.

The forest courtroom is filled with glowing flowers, magical vines, ancient roots, floating leaves, and soft green magical light.

Dinah Aizawa is a well-known mischief maker in this island especially in this forest, she loves pranking and teasing weak small forest creatures, and escaping troubles. she is brave, but her chaotic ideas often get her into situation she cannot handle alone thank God she has a brother, apart from that due to her training she has begun to awakened new abilities and undergo through physical changes like large majestic crimson horns pointing from the sides of her head ,has long majestic red hair, golden eyes, and a long red long dragon tail, dragon like dentures and she carries a small pouch containing harmless prank gadgets and she dresses in a charcoal medieval tunic with red layered waist panels ,light weight crimson vest ,a brown belt , red and black boots and a red and black scarf.

Behind Ria are the forest creatures she pranked:

Mushles: tiny mushroom creatures with oversized decorated hats. Small forest goblin creatures holding acorns. A large enchanted wolf covered with mud. Gnomes; small connected earth folk who live in burrow, gardens and forest settlement. Kodama; small mysterious white spirits with distinctive heads that lives in trees. Dinah's trouble: makes dragon roar to scare them out of their tree then uses fire to scare them.

note: Kodama's dislike loud noises and fire.

Mandrakes: magical root creatures that hide in the soil and make loud squeaky cries when disturbed. 

 Dinah's trouble: pulling a mandrake out of the soil, then running away when it screams.

Mosslings: small humanoid creatures covered in soft moss, mushrooms, and leaves they are timid and live inside hollow logs.

Dinah's trouble: decorating their village with colorful paint until they're village looks like a festival.

Acornlings: small round forest people with acorn shaped hats and wooden backpacks. They are obsessed with collecting nuts.

Dinah's trouble: hiding their entire acorn collection and pretending a squirrel stole it.

Leaflings: small leaf shaped forest spirits that float through the air and sleep on leaves. Dinah's trouble: using a leaf blower spell to send them spinning through the forest.

Moss snails: giant snails with moss covered shells and tiny glowing antennae. they are peaceful and very slow.

Dinah's trouble: surrounding their entire village with salt. 

Twigbird: small birdlike creatures with twig like wigs and feathered bodies that build nest in low branches. 

 Dinah's trouble; switching their eggs causing them to fight.

Rabbit folk: gentle forest dwellers who grow vegetables, gather herbs and live in burrows. Dinah's trouble: steals their vegetables and fruits.

Racoon folk: clever scavengers who love shiny objects and frequently get accused of stealing things. Dinah's trouble: stealing all their gold makes them chase her then returns their gold.

''of course,'' Elliot said watching from a bush far.

''I always knew the forest creatures will one day gang up on her one day'' Elliot said not shocked but prepared because this isn't his first time saving here, he goes through these once in a few month and on other multiples occasions these once was a usual for him her kind of enjoyed saving his adorable sister from trouble but these time it was different it got a whole way worse the creature of the forest knew they Didn't stand a chance against because one of them was sylvara one the elder dryads ; powerful spirit from arcania prime.

''come on they summoned one oof the elder dryads because of some measly prank I can't believe they summoned her that must means all the creatures of the forest joined they're but that should not be enough unless they used puncho's magic and the residual magic of the entire island to summon her but still somethings missing'' Elliot said in his head watching to find the perfect way to solve these problem.

In the courtroom

The creatures in the forest came one stating their complaints with proof with all the evidences Dinah Aizawa could not deny but laugh it off saying it was joke with unwavering hope and determination to leave unharmed even though she has no sign of repenting and remorse but they just gave her a stern cold look and she froze but the sylvara was unwavered watching the entire situation how she was summon for the first time in Millenas for just a childish matter she gave a good look not wanting to punish but she knew the entire forest will revolt her decision if they did not give her extreme punishment she shifted her attention to Elliot who was hiding in the bush slightly blushing; this was because Elliot had a very close resemblance from someone she loved in the past.

''he's still hiding I should get a closer look'' elder sylvara said in her mind then an old Mushle stood up Infront of her grabbing her attention.

'my queen we are humbled in your presence it has been a long time since you have been in the mortal realm the world has changed but the humans still remain greedy selfish creatures that sacrifice the beautiful forest for their own desires we summoned you o great divine spirit avenge us it was the will of our ancestors centuries ago who started the summoning ritual to bring balance to the forest we slowly fed you on the magic of every living and nonliving thing of the forest to bring you here so please honor our ancestors '' the old Mushle said with great determination and hope then sylvara and the other dryads looked down them with pity then she stood up.

 

''well, I have no other choice but to pass the final judgement'' Elder sylvara said with a small smile on her face as she lifted a small mallet on her face to land the verdict the creatures smiled lifting tiny spears Dinah gulped then Elliot lands right in front of Dinah.

''Elliot, you came I love you so much big bro'' Dinah said with a relaxed expression on her face glad that Elliot is going to save her.

 ''were going to talk after these' 'Elliot said then turns giving her an insane death scare then she gulps out of fear.

''I have something to say'' Elliot said staring into elder Sylvara then her and the other dryads start blushing.

''he so cute'' one of the dryads beside him said.

''its Elliot the one who slayed the manticore but why is he here does he know these vile beast'' The old Mushle said in his head.

''I'm so sorry please forgive I will make sure these never happens please promise me don't kill her'' Elliot said on his knees begging the court room.

'' stand up were not going to kill her but she still needs to be taught a lesson'' elder sylvara said as the smile and blush on her face grew.

''then what's her punishment' 'Elliot said lifting his heard in deep respect for her as he heard monsters murmured torture then elder sylvara stood up.

''I have made Dinah shall go on a deadly trial if she survives, she shall be forgiven of her sins.

''all right I will ace your challenge'' Dinah said arrogantly then two gnomes shouted the vorragh then the others chanted with her.

''all right I will slay this monster it will be easily'' Dinah said arrogantly but went deep on his knees visioning the monster devouring her while the creature laughed out of pity.

The vorragh is a massive monster 25 meters at the shoulder ,massive, heavy built covered in dark charcoal fur two enormous twisted horns resembling dead trees, four hollow golden eyes that glow in the darkness, long, powerful beast like head with ancient scars covered in moss, and fragment of stone , thick pillar like limbs with enormous claws,long heavy tail resembling a twisted tree root has an aura associated with a strange aura that spreads throughout the forest. vorragh four eyes do not shine like ordinary animal eyes when the monster becomes angry, the rings turn crimson.

''It can't be'' Elliot said bowing his head in a fear then sylvara looks at him.

''you shall accompany her but we will have no responsibility over your death'' Elder sylvara said smiling then he stood up in joy smiling back at her the entire courtroom went silent as Elliot and Dinah left all of them watching them as that might be the last time they see them.

They walk down the road to the mountain where the ancient monster lives.

''why didn't we ride stallion'' Dinah Aizawa said.

''it's too dangerous and we don't want the monster to know were here before we reach it'' Elliot said with a little bit of fear on his face that she notices.

''is it really that dangerous'' Dinah asked curious.

''it is, theres a eighty percent chance we die'' Elliot said then elder sylvara then appears she turns toward Elliot.

''your strength alone will not be enough.'' Elder sylvara said.

''then tell me what I must do'' Elliot said then she blushes then raises her tree an ancient tree appears her and begins to open and a hidden chambers within the heart root inside rest a legendary weapon suspended above a stone altar :the heart root blade a long elegant blade made from luminous silver metal, intricate golden runes running along the blade a deep emerald crystal embedded in the center of the guard a dark brown ancient wooden grip wrapped in golden thread a crown shaped cross guard formed from petrified heart root branches a subtle green aura of ancient forest magic a small golden leaf emblem at the base of the blade, the sword is beautiful, imposing and clearly made for a legendary guardian,the weapon is more of a sacred relic rather an ordinary sword.

''this is the heart root blade'' Elder sylvara said.

'whoa, that's a really cool sword!'' Dinah Aizawa said amazed.

''these shall help you slay the ancient monster'' Elder dryad said smiling.

Elliot looks at the sword then reaches toward the blade the ancient sword releases a Brillant burst of green and gold light roots wraps gently around his hand, testing his resolve.

''it does not obey the strongest hand it obeys the one who is willing to protect even when the victory demands sacrifice'' Elder sylvara said smiling at him seeing good potential then he closes his around the grip.

''I swear to protect the world and everyone living within it'' Elliot said the roots releases him and the sword awakens a powerful wave of green energy spreads through the sanctuary Dinah starting at it with sparkling eyes.

''Can I hold it''. Dinah said.

''no' 'Elliot said.

''can I touch it'' Elliot said.

''also, no'' Elliot said.

''your boring'' Dinah said.

''thank you'' Elliot said

''you're welcome just call me Silvia and get going'' Elder sylvara said then Elliot leaves.

An hour later

The battle field is the deepest region of the forest.

Ancient trees bend beneath the force of the vorragh approach.

The colossal monsters emerge through the mist.

Its enormous bark covered body towers over the forest its four golden eyes burn with ancient fury as Elliot dressed in new adventure clothes holding the sword in front of it which starts glowing in his arm.

Dinah Aizawa stands beside him gathering flames around her fist. 

''vorragh your terror ends here'' Elliott said.

 

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