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[code]Exusia[/code][hr]


Croix and Ziyz-Ziz-Vrxyl were unfortunately left behind, neglected to be teleported into Exusia. It is in the remains of Hope Passage where they met their end, ripped to shreds by the Boneclan. Much like many others who were born into this land, they were forgotten by time, their story never told.

"No," The knight said to Hazel firmly and sharply. "The Queen wishes to speak with you now."

[i][color=forestgreen]An impatient lot.[/color][/i] Nakala thought to herself, she noticed some of them (particularly the girl with the red hair) nervously eyeing her. Nakala wondered if it was because she was hesitant to hand over her weapon, or because of something else. Seeing that everyone else was playing ball, Nakala had no reason to worry. She was on their home turf, after all. She placed her other hand on the spear and presented it to the knights, where they confiscated it much like the equipment of the others. She wondered about Hazel's idea and thought it would be a great idea but obviously, the Exusians were against [i]outsiders[/i] using their facilities.

"Let us make haste," The knight said, raising his spear and lowering it, "Tabitha awaits!"

The two knights turned on their heels and began marching, while several other knights surrounded them. Each armed with spears, swords, and other... close-quarters weaponry. It made Nakala slightly uncomfortable, but obviously, they cared a lot about their so-called Queen. They were lead through two massive wooden doors and then they were marched through the white halls of Exusia. This place looked like paradise to Nakala, with pristine white halls, brand new and spotless furniture... but obviously, this was likely how the Queen liked it.

She heard the familiar sound of scrubbing behind her, and she briefly looked over her shoulder and saw some very well-dressed servants scrubbing up the floor behind them. They were attracting dirt in the halls... and briefly, Nakala wondered if they were doing this of their own volition. While she wished she could help people that [i]are[/i] in her situation, but she was no hero. Taking on the monsters of Darington was insane, taking on Exusia was outright [i]suicide.[/i]

She sighed as she reached the glorious golden doors of what [i]had[/i] to be the Queen. A team of about a dozen knights had to push the doors open and it revealed the [url=https://i.imgur.com/bsW8rR3.jpg]Queen's throneroom.[/url] A shiny, fancy room with a red carpet leading up to the throne... it was lined with knights as the person sitting in the chair was [url=https://i.imgur.com/Ih5AEH7.jpg]a woman with a particular smile.[/url]

It was the Queen.

"Why hello there!" Tabitha immediately announces, and it makes Nakala nervous. Her tone was very... cheery. Except in a fake, and disingenuous way, much like her owners. The Queen waved a golden fan in her hands, almost like a beckon for them to come. "Why don't you come closer...?"

Nakala swallowed as she sauntered forward, fearlessly. As she walked, she heard one of the knights muttered.

"... What is that Golem doing here?"

Not that it mattered. The Knights were probably on high alert from the Golem, the Kaimerian... and her. Given that, physically, they were the strongest even without weapons. However, if they had a brain they would keep their eyes on the magicians. Nakala never liked magic. The Queen raised her fan, holding it flat towards them.

"That is far enough," The Queen said, she chuckled for one second as she held the fan next to her face. Then she spoke, "You all look like you've been through hell! Is the Lower-Realm [i]really[/i] that bad?"

Then she chuckled again.

"I figured it was nasty down there, but let me ask you all a question!" She grandiosely spoke, and Nakala looked to the left, and then to the right. The Knights were standing at attention, and the room went oddly quiet. This was making her nervous, but the warrior remained completely stonefaced. 

"... What did you all come here for? Riches, safety... but why? Down there, money is truly worthless when you get down to it."