System Change

Chapter 306: Make a List

Not a sound could be heard in the Great Hall once the king commanded everyone to stand down, but his guards were still tensed up after the unexpected arrival of the bunny, not to mention the way she arrived.

You must be Silvi. Edwin gave the bunny a deep nod. Mr. Hunt is extremely fortunate to have a bonded companion such as you.

I agree, a childlike voice chimed out from the crystal connected to her collar.

The king was taken aback by her immediate agreement, but quickly brushed it off. I have to say, I was not expecting you to save the day. My family and I are in your debt.

Great! the voice chimed again, this time very enthusiastically. Do I get rewards?

Uh the king frowned for a moment, then his smile returned. Of course you will receive a reward. Its only proper. Though, Im afraid Im not sure what kind of reward

Ingredients! The voice cut the king off in the middle of his reply. I want ingredients.

Ingredients? the king asked. Like for crafting? Alchemy ingredients? Ingredients for Alchemy wasnt a bad reward, actually. The king was beginning to think that there was even more to the bunny sitting in front of him. So far, nobody had been able to gather much about her. She was Dereks companion. She seemed to dine at the Crown Restaurant quite often, which he did find weird, but who could resist the food there? And now, he had only just learned of her battle ability.

With the right Alchemy ingredients, she, or Derek more likely, would be able to hire an Alchemist to concoct extraordinary potions. Not to mention, Dereks association with Roman Pascal was well known, and that halfling was a very skilled alchemist that even the royal family used from time to time. So, the bonded companion is thinking of Derek. They must have a very good relationship. Though it would be weird for soulbound companions to not think of one another. With all that in mind, the king began to nod his head, but he was interrupted once again by the small voice.

I havent tried Alchemy ingredients yet. Do they make for good meals? Hmm Actually, I think there are some plants that I got that I had to share with the mani that I had to share. We can add some of them to the reward, Silvi said.

Make for good meals? the king asked. You dont want them for Alchemy?

Alchemy? Do I look like an Alchemist?

Well no. Not exactly. Edwin answered.

Thats right. Im a cook. The voice rang with such finality that Edwin didnt know what to say or do.

She didnt want Alchemy ingredients for Alchemy she wanted ingredients because shes a cook? With such talent in fighting? Whats going on here?

So you want cooking ingredients, then? the king hesitantly asked, making sure he was correct in his thoughts.

Exactly! But you can add the Alchemy ones, too. Well just plants and meats and stuff. I dont think claws in horns would make for very good meals but they could add to the texture. That would be interesting

The king continued listening to the bunny rattling on about the possible different uses for ingredients. It was all so surreal. At first, she didnt seem like she wanted to talk much, but when she began talking about ingredients, it took her a while to stop. But, finally, after stunning the entire room with her rambling, she seemed to come back to reality.

Anyway. You just make a list of what ingredients you have, and Ill stop by later to pick it up. Thats all I need for a reward. Easy, right? I have more things to do. Dont forget!

Then, without another word, or a reply, the same pressure fell on the entire Great Hall once again, and once again caused severe discomfort in some of the kings guards. The portal-like skill activated again, and a rip in the space behind the bunny appeared. She hopped into it, and the tear closed in on itself.

Everyone stared at the now empty space in stunned silence. Finally, Phillip Musgrave, currently the kings only true advisor, spoke. Your Majesty what was that?

The king quickly composed himself and looked directly into his advisors eyes. Phillip! You heard Silvi. Go to the kitchen and take inventory. Also, take an inventory of all our Alchemy ingredients, the king commanded. Go on! Make haste!

Edwin didnt know when the little beast would be back, but if all she wanted was cooking ingredients, maybe having her as a friend would come in handy in the future.

***

Slightly Earlier

Raid Dungeon

Derek and Edgar were sitting at the table beside the blacksmiths temporary workshop and discussion the trials and the possibilities of what was currently going on in the kingdom while they waited for Avery and the others to return from their trial. Derek was also waiting in anticipation for Tyron to finish his leg armor as well.

I just think they should have been back by now, Edgar said, still visibly anxious after all of their guessing and theorizing.

Yeah, but Avery is with them. Theyll be fin

But, all the sudden, Derek was hit by a flurry of notifications, and stopped talking mid-sentence to view them. After all, he hadnt done anything to receive any new notifications, and if it was his Time Prison leveling again, there would have only been a single notification.

Your Bonded Companion Has Killed level 250 Elven Barrier Mage

239,750,000,000 Experience Gained

Level Up

Your Bonded Companion Has Killed level 250 Elven Archer

Your Bonded Companion Has Killed level 250 Elven Warrior

120,750,000,000 Experience Gained

Level UP

85,550,775,550/235,550,800,000 Experience to Next Level

Derek frowned as he read the notification the kill notifications. He tried to wrap his head around what he was seeing. Obviously, something had happened that caused Silvi to react, and react in a big way. Three people No Three elves killed all at once. What happened? Does that mean that the elves are part of whats going on?

What is it? Why are you so spaced out right now? Edgar asked worriedly.

I think I may have just figured out whats happening in the kingdom, Derek said.

What? How?

I just received notification of three kills. Kills made by Silvi.

Shes fighting? What did she kill? Edgar leaned forward in his seat.

Thats just it its not what its who, Derek said.

So, not monsters. Then Cydaria has been invaded and we are at war, or there was a noble uprising?

Derek shook his head. She killed three elves, he said. All level 250. There was an Elven Warrior, an Elven Archer, and an Elven Barrier Mage.

Edgar had stayed calm as Derek explained what happened, but as soon as he mentioned an Elven Barrier Mage, his eyes widened and he sat back in disbelief. It was now Dereks turn to be curious.

Do you know what that means? Derek asked.

I do Edgar nodded gravely. From what I know, most of the royal line of elves in Indria uses barrier magic. Of course, its entirely possible for someone not of the royal family to luck into the magic, just like it is possible for someone other than us to end up with lightning magic. But, the fact that your companion killed not only an elf with barrier magic but also two other level 250 elves

Indria is part of the attack. Derek finished the princes sentence.

Edgar could only nod.

And if Silvi has taken action, then Savannah

Edgar jumped up from his seat. I didnt think of that. She wouldnt have any reason to leave Savannah?

No. I dont believe so. Derek shook his head.

That means that Savannah is already under attack! Edgar flicked his wrist, and a scroll appeared in his hand. Blitz! he called for his bonded companion.

Derek knew exactly what was going through the princes head. In fact, he was a little worried, as well. Silvi had just been in a battle, after all. He stood, and was about to talk-to tell Edgar to calm down for a moment, but before he could get a word out, he felt something in the air. Something that felt familiar. It felt like the void, and it was rapidly closing in.

Derek was the first to feel it, but soon, Edgars eyes shot to the same place Derek was currently looking, and his grip loosened on the escape scroll. At that time, Blitz landed behind Edgar. Dammit! Whats going on? Edgar shouted, the new occurrence stopping him from ripping the escape scroll in his hand.

In the next instant, Rocky and Tyron were standing beside Derek and Edgar, both on guard, Tyrons hammer now giant, along with Rockys body. But something was beginning to feel very familiar to Derek. No It couldnt be. Were in a dungeon, he thought.

But soon, he saw a scene that hed saw once before-inside the duel trial where he fought the whale. He had made the same rip in the void that was currently appearing before his eyes. The tear grew bigger and bigger. Instantly, Derek knew it was Silvi. She had somehow forced her way into the dungeon by using Void Travel.

The next thing he knew, though, Silvi was hopping out of the portal and Blitz roared loudly, lightning energy forming in his maw.

Edgar noticed it, too, and he had also noticed the appearance of Silvi. Blitz! Sto- he began, but it was too late.

In the next instant, Silvi was beside the wyvern, crashing into his side with a charge. He also saw a flash of purple, letting him know that she had activated Void Lightning as well. But, it looked like she had taken in the situation as soon as she arrived, and had forgone hitting the wyvern in any vital area, which made Derek let out a breath.

Just after the crash between her and the wyvern, Derek felt a lightweight appear on his shoulder, and turned his head to look into his companions eyes.

Can I kill that? It looks delicious! her childlike voice rang in his head through their bond.

Close the tunnel, Derek said, ignoring her comment about eating Blitz for the time being.

Oh, right. I forgot.

Finally, the tear in the void closed and everyone came back to their senses. Blitz eyed Silvi with fire in his eyes, and lightning still being channeled through his body.

What about the giant noodle? Silvi asked. Can we eat it?

Derek frowned, but soon realized she was talking about Rocky. He was a giant wyrm. Derek gave the wyrm a quick looked and did everything he could to keep the smile off his face. No! These are my friends companions. No eating them!

Fine. Silvi huffed. But that big chicken better stop looking at me like that or Im going to fry him.

Derek looked at Blitz, who wasnt really hurting well, except for his pride. Then he looked at Edgar. Understanding crossed the princes eyes, and he placed the hand that wasnt currently holding the escape scroll on Blitzs side and calmed him.

Uhem Tyron grunted to get everyones attention. This is?

Oh, Tyron, meet Silvi. Shes my bonded companion, Derek introduced her to the smith.

The smith took Silvis appearance in for a moment before slowly nodding. I see he said. Then his eyes brightened. That is a nice cloak, and the collar very good idea. Using it to keep the storage ring and the communication crystals so she can communicate out loud. Very smart.

Thats when Derek noticed that the ring was no longer in her nose, but instead on her collar. Was her evolution the same as mine? Actually, now that Im looking at her, she is a bit different. She has more of the purple on her fur. Wait

Silvi, how no why are you here?