They arrived at the hills where they could see the village below. It was a magnificent scene where they could see the grass sway on the winds. As well as a great view from afar where you could see forests and a lake nearby. It was a magnificent scene and was like a breath of fresh air.
"My Lord, what is your name?" Asked their leader.
Without further ado, Rein replied, "I am Rein Griffin. Nice to meet you,"
"Sir Griffin, I am Kenny, and this is our team. We are tasked to patrol the borders for the village's safety and we might not hold up for long." He said them let them all bow at him.
The others were sighing but they still smiled even they have weakened state. They wanted to look energetic to their Lord but still, Rein could see their energies falling. He wished he could at least alleviate their fatigue.
The youths were excited to let him see their elder. Others were having dialogues of laughs and jeers as they have a new lord.
And it was a big deal to them. As it would mean they will have hope of surviving this mess.
They started in descending the hills. And Rein could not feel at ease. Using the copycat eyes, he could see the gloomy problem. The excitement from Rein became flipped around and was saddened. The village was in a depressing and gloomy mood.
It was in a mess..... they were having dilapidated houses and small numbers in population.... numerous persons have ripped clothing and they were dirt poor.
His Copycat eyes could see everything from afar and he would be in a stressful predicament from now on. So much problem.
They arrive at village gates and then the youths energetically went to greet their elder. He was old and white in hair. With eyes narrowed down and then has shaky voice.
"Elder Gurdur, we have brought a person with us, he was called Rein, our new Lord. " Kenny said to him while pointing his hands to Rein. Rein immediately showed his contract sealed by the King.
"Hello sir! Welcome to the village. We could not accommodate you that good as we are in dire straits too. Hope you understand."
"We will serve the remaining food to welcome our Lord. Now go and let's feast!" Elder Gurdur commanded.
"Wait! No need, I will let that be of service to the village. We need to help each other." He said then looked at the people around him.
They were sickly and the other kids were famished. Some were coughing and some just sat on their doorway to wait when they will die. Rein could not help but be worried.
"A Lord letting his subjects die is not a good Lord!" Rein shouted. "I sworn to never leave or forsake you!"
"Thank you my Lord!" Gurdur shouted.
They went to the healing tent and they heard coughs and pained voices. Rein felt more pity for them. He entered and saw numerous youths and some aged men wounded and bandaged.
The room smelled blood and bandages were having blood stained in them. He saw the wounded defense force and could not help but sigh. He does not have a healing potion recipe or have a healing herb. Hopefully he would find one in the forest.
"Sir," he bowed down in knees and put his cane on the floor. "If we could survive this predicament, then we will swear our loyalty to you in our lifetime! So please, Lord Rein, guide us! Lead us!"
The elder asked that they will serve him as their Lord if he could save them. And so Rein decided. He has to save them.....
"Okay sure, I will lead you all. But better be strong as I will work you all to the bones! Hahaha!" Rein made the mood into a warm one. All of their worries were dispelled.
Suddenly, a scout went running to them, "Elder! Elder! Goblin scouts were spotted! They were on the hills and were coming here!"
"I see, well prepare for battle, we will die fighting!" Commanded the Elder.
Rein just arrived and all suddenly, there were numerous problems that has risen immediately. Counting his lucky stars, it was none.
Then he was in dire straits as his territory will be attacked by enemies.....Goblins and Hobgoblins. It was a battle that would be putting your lives on the line. The stakes was high and it was all or nothing.
"Don't worry my Lord! We will protect you!" Shouted their elder.
It was then, Kenny made a muffled laugh and then chuckled. "Um you see Elder, Rein is stronger than you think."
"Yeah! Way way stronger than you think." Added his other friend Klien.
"Ah, I see, then I don't have to worry then!" He added, "But seriously, if the Lord dies then we are doomed."
He glared at the two but they only smirked, "You'll see him on action later in the battlefield, right boss?" Asked Klien.
"Ah yep," said Kenny with a thumbs up.
Rein prepared his sword and then the villagers were now ready. They went grabbing their precious weapons and albeit dull, they cherished them as their best friend in battle.
They went running and Rein was accompanied with the youths defense force. They also went dashing to meet the leader of the enemy. In which was, looking down at them above the hills.
They know that it would be a hard fought battle as they were outnumbered. Having a number of 49 vs. 100 plus goblins. They would be in dire situation.
As long as no one dies, that's all what Rein asked for. He would be in debuffed state if his perfectionist skill will punish him. But! If he could pass the test then maybe a buff or another skill would be given.
Now the defense force lined up and they all were ready to defend their territory. It was a do or die one. One must be prepared to die once he set foot here.