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Chapter 8 - The 6th Division

"Robert! Darin! It's so good to see you guys!"says Khaleed.

"It's good to see you friend." says Robert.

"How do you knew that we were here?"asks Khaleed.

"Karim told me that you have book train tickets for Berner and, so we search for you a little, and here we are. I see the whole team is here. So that must mean you have a goal in mind."

answers Robert.

"Ah! I knew it that it was Karim. We are going after the 'NightHowls'." says Khaleed.

"Do you know where they are?" asks Robert.

"A rough idea." says Khaleed.

"Well, you know that you guys are not enough to defeat them. So, we will be helping you. Also, I have called Arkus to come, he is on his way." says Robert.

"Oh! That's good. Well, indeed we need help. Come aboard the horse-carriage." says Khaleed.

Sarah asks Taz,"Who are they, Mr. Bashir?"

"He is Robert Mark, the 6th Division Commander of 'The Apostles' and she is Darin Stuart, the 6th Division Vice-Commander. The 6th Division of 'The Apostles' are in charge of the kingdom of Gerance, as it is an international organisation and well, we are friends." explains Taz.

"Where do you first meet them?" asks Sarah again.

"Well, I, Sherlyne, Nathan, Robert, Darin, Khaleed, Akin, Ratin and Arkus all went to the University of Eldermere. There are also many more friends that we met in the University. Some work in 'The Apostles', some in the government and others are rich merchants." replies Taz.

"Oh!"

Simultaneously, when Sarah and Taz were talking, Nathan asks Robert,"Robert, my friend, how are you?"

"I am good. How abou…" before Robert can complete his sentence, Taz interrupts him.

"Please give me a game to play." says Nathan.

"Ah?"

"Please brother, my friend, please give me a game to play. The last one you gave me I already completed it. A new game, Robert, please give me a new game." Nathan pleads.

"Hoo! Okay!Manifest!"says Robert.

A paper and a quill manifest in front of Robert. Robert takes the quill and writes something on the paper which is levitating. When he finishes writing, the paper turns into a rectangle device, which he gives to Nathan. Nathan seems very happy and started using both his hands on the device, which he refers to as playing a game. Seeing that, Taz sits in the driver's seat and continues their quest.

"Thanks Robert."

"Welcome."

"What is that thing?" asks Sarah.

"That's Robert's bracelet power which we refer to as 'Writer'. Anything he writes on the manifested papers wing his quill becomes reality whether he writes something that already existed or something entirely new. Though only inanimate things, it will exist in the world until it is destroyed or the user dies. He was the one who created the device which we used for communication for long distances for 'The Apostles' exclusively. He is also the creator of the rectangular device where you control a character to play a game. Although it is famous among the members of 'The Apostles', Nathan is its biggest fan. For a matter of fact, he takes a new gaming device from Robert every month." explains Khaleed.

"Mr. Mark's powers are very overwhelming." says Sarah.

"Of course! That's what you would expect from a Division Commander of 'The Apostles'." says Khaleed.

"Ahm! I do exist guys." says Darin.

"Oh! Yeah! Darin, Darin is also very powerful." says Khaleed.

"Hoo! I should have visited Akin and Ratin before coming with you guys." sighs Darin.

"Come on Darin! They are not going anywhere. You can always visit them later." says Robert.

"Yeah!"

After that, Sarah introduces her to Darin."Hi! I am Sarah Buckins".

"Hello! I am Darin Stuart."

"Let's be friends."

"Okay!!!"

Robert says to Sarah,"You must be the new recruit. Nice to meet you Ms. Buckins."

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Mark."

"So…" before Robert can continue, Darin interrupts him.

"Keep quiet Robert. Can't you see we are talking?"

"But…"

"You are so annoying. Why did they make me to join you?"

Because you wanted to be in the region of Gerance yourself." replies Robert, losing his composure.

"Oh! That's correct!" Darin realises it was her own choice.

They keep talking as their journey continues through the unpaved road between the leafy trees on the eastern side of the Haber river until nightfall.

"Well, I didn't expect you two to join us, so we are kind of short of food, so please kindly do not complain." says Khaleed.

"We should give some food to Lyra too. Because no matter how evil she is, she is also a human being." says Sara.

"Okay Ms. Buckins! But you have to take the trouble to feed her because no matter how weak she looks without her violin, which was destroyed, she can easily manifest another violin and attack us if her hands were to be free." explains Khaleed.

"Okay!"

Everyone eats and talks and after having her dinner, Sarah goes to feed Lyra. At first, Lyra hesitates but eventually she accepts Sarah's kindness. After that, everyone goes to sleep. They are all sleeping peacefully, but at midnight, Khaleed wakes up as he senses danger. Suddenly, ice arrows come flying towards him. Khaleed unsheathes his cane, dodging all the attacks as he prepares to strike. Suddenly, another man with an axe appears, charging at Khaleed. Khaleed blocks the attack with his blade and engages in a one-on-one with the man. Their battle is very intense as their weapons clash again and again. The fight continues, and because of the noise, everyone wakes up. The intruder panics and calls out his ally for help.

"Archer, help me." says the intruder. From the shadows, Archer appears.

"Yes Archer, shoot the arrow."

"Okay Hunter, I am shooting." says Rami.

"Just shoot already." Hunter insists.

Everyone prepares to engage in the fight. Rami shoot his icy arrow towards the enemy —

Hunter and he immediately freezes. Everyone is shocked by his action, uncertain of what just happened — except one.

"Rami, now tell me, where is the base of the 'NightHowls' ?" asks Khaleed, chuckling.

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