The Untold Story of Tiberias

The Journey Home

A few days later, Nick and Neil continue their journey to the far north. There was nothing special about their journey, other than the fact that in the end, Aerin continued to follow the two men through the forest and through several small villages in disguise.

Neither Nick nor Neil tried to talk about Aerin's decision to go with two foreign men, who, despite having helped him, were still not very familiar with him. Eventually, when the three men enter the last village before the frontier of the far-flung forest, Neil loses his temper.

“You really have no other purpose than to follow us?” his troops on the banks of the Philias River which stretches to limit the area of villages and forests.

Some of the villagers who were there turned their heads in curiosity when they saw the three foreign-faced people walking down the village towards the forest outside the boundaries of the region. The village was similar to the place Nick had saved. But it was a different village. The area is more to the east of the village Nick had lived in before.

“You said it was up to me to follow you or not,” protest Aerin who now has a healthier body.

The wounds of the girl had already healed quickly because she was an elf. Naturally the elves had magic energy that could recover their body condition faster than humans. The appearance is also more well maintained, with clean clothes, new shoes and hair styled in such a way as a beautiful neat strand.

Now he really looks like a real elf. Even so, an elf could not roam freely in human territory. That's why Aerin usually uses a headscarf when passing through the village.

“Why do you interpret my words in such a way? I mean saying so before is for us to part ways,” said Neil clucked impatiently.

Aerin glared sharply at Neil, with his brilliant silver eyeballs. “I also never bothered you all the way. Did I burden you guys? No, kan. Now, after recovering from the wounds and the effects of the restraint chain, my magic power has now returned. I have a healing ability that must be useful to you too,” said the elf girl at length.

“We are strong enough. So the chances of us being seriously injured and needing to be healed are very small. Your strength is almost useless here,” reply Neil loudly.

Several pairs of eyes of the villagers passing by now began to observe with more curiosity. The two people continued to quarrel without trying to shrink their voices, making all the attention directed at the three people.

“Already, enough. Don't fight anymore. It doesn't matter who's coming, Neil. The more people, the better. We'll probably need Aerin's abilities later on. So we better get on with the journey. Your attitude attracts the attention of people,” said Nick mediated.

The two colleagues finally realized that they were being observed by the villagers who were on the edge of the river. Neil cleared his throat slowly to divert the conversation, while Aerin threw away his face while folding his hands.

“Let's cross,” take Nick later.

In front of them, there was now a fisherman in a simple boat who was pulled over. Nick approached the fisherman to ask for help crossing to the other side. The Philias River is quite large. Its width almost resembles a lake that makes the opposite side invisible. Since Nick released the blockage from the spring, the river continued to widen and provide abundant water for the villagers.

“Must be! The place is full of monsters, sir. You can't just go there. You may die immediately as soon as you set foot across,”, the fisherman insisted.

“We'll be fine. Incidentally there's something we need to do there. I also come from a faraway plain, so there will be no problems even if we cross,” persuaded Nick full of fortitude.

“Not making sense! There might be a human who came from that cursed place. Don't lie to me, sir. What do you really want?” the fisherman was stubborn.

Nick breathed a tired breath. It was like talking to a wall. It is futile to say different kinds of reasons. The old man was not listening at all. In the midst of the crisis, Neil finally stepped in front of Nick and took over the negotiations. He pulled out a small leather pouch that clashed as it moved. The bag was apparently filled with money.

“Take us across, and we will pay you properly,” Neil said as he threw the bag at the fisherman. The fisherman caught him, checked the contents, and instantly his eyes twinkled. Definitely not a small amount.

“Me, even so, I won't be responsible if you're hurt. I will not wait by the river and save you if a monster appears,” said the fisherman seriously.

“No need to worry about unnecessary things,” said Neil as he stepped into the fisherman's boat.

Nick and Aerin followed without comment. Their journey could finally continue. The group now crossed the calm waters of the Philias River. Occasionally several other fishermen are seen fishing around. The boat that was boarded by Nick and his friends moved slowly while being rowed by the fisherman. The afternoon sunlight reflected on the surface of the river, making it look golden.

Nick enjoyed the water ride quietly. After the middle of the river, there are no more fishing boats. Their boat was completely alone splitting the river into the other side of the land filled with monstrous jungle. The hand of the fisherman holding the paddle looked trembling. It seemed like this was also the first time he had sailed to this extent.

Luckily, they finally reached the other side shortly afterwards. Nick, Neil and Aerin got off the boat safely, while the fisherman hastily rowed his boat away from there.

“This is the first time for me to set foot outside the boundaries of the Tiberias region,” muttered Neil as he spread his gaze to stare at the dense forest with dense giant trees.

Nick smiled knot. “This place is not as bad as the rumors. It's pretty fun here. At least no one is oppressed or oppressed. The monsters in this place eat enough, and have no ambition to rule the entire region by harming other species,” said Nick save irony.

Neil observed his visitation in astonishment. “You are right. those dirty humans are even worse than monsters,” he said later.