A yawn was heard.
"Liona, the city renowned for magic. It sure does look like what Master told me during her journeys."
In front of Hide, lies a big city with big structures that seem to resemble the Magic Academy.
He hurries into the city to be stops by some guards.
"License and registration, please!"
The guard looks at Hide seriously. Hide shows his adventure badge.
"You may come in, but please be advised that using dangerous magic is prohibited in the city."
Hide nods and heads into the city.
He realized how crowded the city was and noticed mages and students.
"Get your tomes and spells here!"
"Potions and magic stones for your needs!"
"Test your magic aptitude here before enrolling!"
"The city is more alive than I thought. Just looking around here, I can see how abundant the magic is in this area."
Which Hide notices the Evers flying around Liona.
Minutes passed.
Hide seems to stopped at the town square watching some mages show their inventions while also listening to the gossip going around him.
"Are you excited about the festival?"
"I sure am. Can't wait to see what's new this year."
"I heard that the Emperor was gonna come the city to watch the festival."
Hide stops eavesdropping on the conversation and watches as the mages were done showing their inventions.
Hours passed and Hide seems to be in an inn.
"A lot is happening in Liona, but why do I have a feeling that something is happening behind the backgrounds. Guess I'll just have to wait for tomorrow to see."
A new day begins.
Music could be hear playing in the background. Color paper could be seen flying down into the crowded streets along with confetti.
Hide could be seen wearing some circus clothes along with a smiling mask. He seems to be throwing out the color paper and confetti to the crowds.
The festival has begun.
The King along with his guards could be seen along with the Prince and Princess who seems to be enjoying the festival.
Hours passed.
Hide seems to be surrounded by people and ready to see his performance.
An old memory was seen.
"Are you sure about joining the festival?"
It seems to be the ringmaster of the festival.
"Uh huh." As Hide looks at the ringmaster.
"Alright but you haven't shown me your skills or tricks."
"Watch."
Hide holds up several cards which he throws into the air which birds flies out from them which then turns into confetti.
"A card magician. You're in. See you in the morning town square and please try to dress up appropriately for the festival."
The memory ends there.
The crowd watch in silence.
Hide takes out several cards and lays them down the ground.
As the cards hit the ground, several rabbits forms from it. The crowd cheers and applaud for Hide's act.
Hide quickly throw several cards into the air which roses petal were falling down and soon doves were formed from the cards.
Hours passed and the festival was over.
Hide could be seen cleaning up his area along with several performers.
He heads back to the inn.
As Hide tries to go back in the inn, he sees a guard standing next to the inn.
"Halt!" As the guard stops Hide.
"What's going on?"
"Sorry but the King is currently meeting with the adventurer residing in here."
"So is he meeting with the adventurer right now?"
The guard doesn't respond back.
Hide shows his adventure badge to the guard.
The guard lets him in.
As Hide enters the inn, he was transported into a garden which he sees the King sitting down under a tree.
The King signals Hide to sit down with him.
Hide sits down next to the King.
"So you must be the adventurer that every Guild is talking about?"
"Words spreads quick but I'm surprised you managed to track me down." As Hide looks at the King.
"Well, I can't let an adventurer goes unnoticed when they helped defeat a dangerous beast in the Forbidden Forest."
"What is it that you want?"
"I don't want anything, I just want to have a conversation."
"Why would a King be interested in a lowly adventurer like me?"
The King somewhat laughs.
"Well, that lowly adventurer seems to be stronger than your average adventurer. Looking at you, I can tell that you are a force of nature."
"Why do I get a feeling that I won't be able to leave this place until you get something out from me?"
"I won't ask too much but do you know what's going with the world as of now."
"No, not that I know of."
"I guess you don't truly care about what's happening to the world. But I'll tell you this that in the near future, can you lend me a hand?"
"For?"
"Words been spreading about Fiends attacking villages and cities lately. Some say that the Fiend King will likely return soon."
"So you're asking me to lend a hand to kill the Fiend King?"
"Correct."
"I'll think about it."
"Sorry for not telling you my name. I'm Regis Solovan, King of the Adenia Empire."
"This Fiend King, do you know where he will coming from?"
"No, but many high ranking adventurers are trying to figure out where they would attack next."
"I'll try to do what I can if an invasion during my travels." As Hide gets up and leaves.
The King sips his tea.
"He's an interesting one." As a figure appears behind the King.
"He sure is but I'm surprised that you didn't seem to be alarmed at all Lionel."
"That's because he knew that I was hiding within the shadows, your Majesty."
The King sighs.
"Should I follow him?"
"No, following him would disrupt his mission. Looking at him, he is on a mission that I feel would be wrong to disturb."
"As you wish?" Lionel disappers.
"Cyrus."
Hide seems to be leaving the city gates of Liona.
He sighs.
Night was upon Hide.
Hide could be see eating some bread along with sitting next to the campfire.
He looks at the campfire and reminisce about his friends.
Some minutes passed.
Hide could be seen sleeping in his bedroll.
Something could be seen standing next to the campfire.
A figure is seen rummaging through Hide's backpack for food. The figure eats the bread and lies down next to the fire.