The Ancients World

Chapter 222: A Social Event XI

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I finish healing the last of the sick here, and I look at Amelia, telling her that I'm done with this. She does a speech and has the soldiers that have come send the masses away. I sit on a curb and look down in annoyance. I didn't think so many people would be here. I turn my title off. I don't want to spend another minute in the city. "You can pick a gift for me. I'm heading back to the mansion. You coming with, Sally?" Sally nods her head and stands behind me. I kneel down, and she climbs on. Before Amelia can protest, I launch off the ground and head for the mansion to the north.

I fly slowly as not to get there too fast. It'll take a couple of minutes at this time. "That was a lot of people..." Sally sounds tired herself, and all she did was watch. I'm not physically tired, but mentally I'm exhausted. So many crying and begging people can put stress on the mind. "How are you feeling. You helped a lot of people today, and you made your mom smile." That makes it more worth it. In the end, it'll only help my reputation. I sigh as I feel the cool air on my face and the freeing sensation of flight.

My stress levels lower, and I look out towards the horizon. What should we do after Sally gets her revenge? The war, maybe? Everything is possible. "Have you given any thought as to what you want to do after we are done getting your revenge?" I dodge her question about how I feel. She snuggles in close and stays quiet—likely thinking of some sort of answer. There are many things I still know about The Ancients World, places with powerful items. Nothing will compare to The Witness, so I don't need a new weapon anytime soon.

I see the mansion up ahead, and I slowly bring us into a decent. "I want to stay with you, go on adventures, and create memories. Live a life that has no regrets in it anymore..." That really does sounds nice. "The list of enemies I want to kill is long, and it'll take us a good amount of time. I've been thinking about them so much that I haven't given much to what we'll do afterward. What I said is what I want, but it could change. The only thing that will always be having you by my side." I understand that. Dreams and plans change, and that's okay.

I land us softly and gently let Sally off. I toggle my wings off and stare at the beautiful garden around us. "Is it wrong that I just want to stay in this beautiful garden and stay away from everyone? I'm getting really sick of having to deal with people." Sally laughs at my question. I'm one of the only people that would feel that way. I'm sure the players that came to see me in those crowds wouldn't feel the same way. I bet they'd love the fame and recognition. They'd abuse the power that I have, make crazy demands of the people.

Sally grabs my hand and leads me to a bench under a tree that is providing shade. We both sit down and enjoy the sounds of birds and the sound of branches and leaves being moved by the wind. "I really like this place too, and I don't mind staying in here for the time at all. However, we are going to that wedding." She knows me too well. "This is going to be one of the only times I get to wear the red dress." I smile at the thought of her in the beautiful dress. The wedding is tomorrow, and it starts in the morning. This means it's going to be an all-day endeavor. My thoughts are interrupted by an announcement.

[Worldwide Announcement: Players are now able to participate for the position of The Pope and a Legendary class! Head to your local church branch and sign up for the monster kill competition to enter the event! The player with the most monster kills that have signed up will receive the position in 3 months when the final scores are tallied! Be cautious of your fellow players. Not only can they steal your kills, but they can steal your points!]

Talk about a way to motivate a bunch of people. Not only that, but it's going to add fun competition for the player base. It's good that it only affects those that sign up. I don't know how many people are still adjusting to the new life here on Gaia. Billions of people died before we came here. Those people had friends, family, lovers. Understandably, people will have an incredibly hard time changing to fit in this world. "I can't believe a Pope is being selected this way..." Sally has been here ever since she was born.

Seeing how The Pope is selected being changed is pretty crazy. "The times are always changing as of late. The arrival of us new people has caused a lot of problems for a lot of people. It seems our presence here has finally reached the church. I can deduce from this point it's possible for new people to become officials in high positions." I bet we are even able to become kings or queens. Not to mention we have already gotten guilds of incredible size up and running. All I can see is more reasons for players to continue pushing.

How many people actually want to participate? It's obvious that the guilds will be signing up in the millions, and knowing that. It gives solo players less incentive to participate. How strong a player is will also determine how successful they are. Most players are all around the same level. Let's not forget that players can steal each other's points. There is going to be a lot more player-on-player violence. For the ones participating, at least. "Does this mean we'll have any problems in the future?" Sally brings up a good point. Who knows what kind of damage can be done.

People who have never led an entire religious organization are trying to do exactly that. "I'd expect problems for us. There is no telling what kind of repercussions there are." Sally nods her head slowly and scoots closer to me. She leans her head on my shoulder and brings her hand in mine. I decide to take my mind off the announcement and enjoy the time that we have away from people. "We are probably going to have to fight new people in our journeys now since they'll think I have a lot of points due to my gear. Good thing it's only lasting three months." I'm really glad it's not lasting any longer than that.

I close my eyes and lean my head against Sally's. Today was a good but mentally exhausting day. We hear the little footsteps of kids run through the garden and in our direction. Soon our peace is interrupted by the voices of little kids. "It was your idea... You ask him..." Two kids are talking to each other. Most likely wanting to ask me something. One of them walks up and fiddles with his fingers. "Mr. Angel... We were wondering if you would let us fly on your back..." I chuckle to myself. This isn't a situation I ever thought I'd be in.

It's not really my decision to make. If they want to go for a ride, they'll have to ask Amelia for permission. "I don't know you two. You'll have to ask Amelia. She might not feel comfortable letting such little kids fly." They look insulted at being called little kids. I chuckle to myself, knowing that I and everyone did the same thing when we were little. I was a kid that was always saying I couldn't wait to be an adult. Now that I am, I can say that I want to stay a kid again. They run back out of the garden and towards the mansion.

After another minute or so, a few butlers come out with a cart. They have tea and treats. I'm not going to be upset if they are bringing food and beverages. "My Lord, we thought that you would like some tea and cakes for this lovely evening in the garden." I smile at the politeness and sincerity coming from the head butler. I nod my head, and they prepare us tea, and we both have some of the most delicious cakes I've ever tasted in my entire life. I've come to understand how Amelia tolerates being a noble. It's moments like these.