The Desert (Solo/Job)

The group finally stopped whining after they realized that they were not going to get any attention. Maybe they also realized that they were nagging to the ones that would help them get out of the desert alive. They certainly had no chance of getting out, they were probably walking in circles. The group of men were so close to the town and yet they were walking away from it. Elyx couldn’t help but grin as he was thinking of some derp music as the group were walking around in circles. Ignite tilted her head in curiousity, wondering what was entertaining the boy so much. But she did not let out so much as a peep, happiness was normally a good thing after all.

What about the men? How were they holding up? Elyx looked over his shoulder to see that absolutely no one was lying on the ground nor was anyone missing. Sadly, however, they lost a bit of cargo to lose a weight on their backs. He couldn’t blame them for doing so, they were tired after all. Hopefully there was nothing that any of them were going to miss, because the boy had no intention on turning back to receive items. On purpose, he would charge a high price if he had to do that, he was tired as well. Ignite could slap him around for all he cared, he would not even think about changing his mind.

As for the client, they would be able to identify him by meeting him at the end of the town, the only one with a desert. The reason why he would be the only one there was a mystery that Elyx could not figure out, but it was what it was. On the job request, there was no description of the man or his crew in any sort of way, now Elyx had hoped that he got lucky and got the right crew, or this job would have been done for no reason at all. He placed his Violin by his side, making him feel relaxed and happy again. When there is nothing else in the world to feel, feel happy. Especially when one is alone.

Finally, the lot of the group ran forward happily, all of his men following as well. What did they see that he did not? Elyx and Ignite looked back, but they were unable to sense anything in that direction. That was unfortunate, they might have to fight another monster. Wait, no, they would have sensed one way before the men if they found one They looked back to the group to see that they were surrounding a man. Before they knew it, they were at the edge of the city. Success.

I think we have found him, our client. Elyx said as he looked through the group to see a man in particular, one he did not recognize on their trip, but he seemed to recognize the two of them somehow. He walked up to Elyx and Ignite and bowed formally, his face having a respectful grin on it. The violinist held his chest high and his grin brightened, he loved this reaction from his clients, it made him feel successful. Ignite on the other hand never really was used to this, she began to stutter and looked so lost, it was embarrassing for the violinist to even look at her. So naturally, he decided it was best he did not. You have saved my group from the desert, without them, we can not help out families. All thanks to you, we have another chance at life. The client said as he then had his men step out of the way, revealing to the eyes of Elyx and Ignite four treasure chests. I am sorry to not give you a proper reward as you may have expected, all my cargo and luggage got swept away. But these are a few treasures that I can spare the both of you with.

Ignite's eyes shot open quickly as she zipped to the first treasure chest, hugging it tightly and causing everyone to watch, some snickering, the client grinning, and Elyx sighing as he knew how typical his familiar had become. Ignite was on her knees as she began to rub her hand on the top of the wooden container. Meanwhile, Elyx decided to talk with the client. Do not worry sir, this will be more than plenty to us, I understand if you were unable to get anything you have lost back, and we will wish you the best. Elyx said as he then looked at the treasure chests. How were they supposed to bring it home? Before he could get a reply, the man put his hands on the treasure chests and minimized their sizes, almost pocket sized. Wha!? Nuuuuuuu! Ignite complained as she began to flail around. Elyx tilted his head in curiousity on what this man just did. Shrink and Grow magic, after 12 hours, the Treasures will be back to normal.

Elyx looked at the treasure chests and smiled as he picked them up and put them in his knapsack, he then began to walk out through the desert, dragging Ignite with him until she finally decided to get back up onto her feet. He smiled as he had done that task requested. Now it would be time to open the treasures. The two of them continued to walk, but they did not have to take a tall road home, and they were so used to the weather that Elyx could care less about it being hot. He just wanted to get back home to Black Rose, then open up these treasure chests. They did not have far to walk since they had to cross diagonally, they would be home in no time.

The two of them were finally home, where the preferred to be. The weather was not devastatingly hot, in fact, Elyx made sure to have everything that cooled them down do their thing. It was normally something that would give him a cold when he opened every window and start to eat ice, but it never felt any better now. The desert after a while makes you hallucinate and makes you see things when out of breath. The boy was about to go through that before they made it home, but now he was lying down on the bed to make sure he was cooling down. Elyx! How long has it been!? I want to open it! Ignite complained as she bounced on the ground, the four treasure chests in front of her. They were both in his room, Elyx trying to recover, Ignite trying to recover her love for money and items. She really needs to go on another job, but not while the violinist was in this beaten up condition.

Five minutes Ignite, then they will get back to normal. The boy said as he covered his eyes by putting his arm over his face. He wanted to go to sleep, but his body temperature was still too high. He felt like his body was on fire, like it could explode at any second. This was due to the fact that it was all of a sudden cold. When one needs to cool down, they need to slowly thaw out, not just jump into snow like environments. Whatever the case though, at least he was home. Soon, Ignite would have to start opening the treasure chests, and that was when he would have to brace himself for all of the squealing that the She-Phoenix was very well prepared to do.

Finally, all of the treasure chests slowly began to grow back to normal size, and Elyx was ready for what was going to happen next. Ignite quickly opened the latch inside of the first Treasure chest. Once it was unlocked, she literally kicked the chest open to open the hatch, and that was when she looked in the inside. Elyx shuttered as he braced for it, and it finally came. Ignite let out an ear piercing excited squeal, yup, she found treasure all right. The boy did not care to collect his loot right now, not until he recovers at least. Though the job was successful, he felt that it was just too much for him to handle. KYAH! JEWELS! JEWELS EVERYWHERE! Ignite yelled as she kicked opened the next few treasure chests, and Elyx was sure that she had gotten something special. It was her heaven, and for the moment, his hell. All I want now is sleep...


Four Treasure Chests:
1: 2 Rolled, 2500 Jewels
2: 1 Rolled, 2000 Jewels
3: 1 Rolled: 2000 Jewels
4: 1 Rolled, 2000 Jewels

Ending Result: 8500 Jewels Obtained.

The member 'Elyx Reiaki' has done the following action : Dice Rolls

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