After Ray's declaration that they will be having feast for the night and the wholesome turn of events, everyone gathered in front of the Elven Palace and built a bonfire where they grilled their meat, and drinks were served as well.
"What a beautiful night it is, don't you think so too, Ash?"
Demittry approached Ash who was grilling his meat peacefully.
Pondering about Demittry's words, Ash nodded in agreement.
"You are right, Demittry. This night will definitely go down in elves' history as one of most wholesome night."
Ash responded.
"And that is all thanks to you, Ash."
Speaking from behind the two was Ray who was walking towards them with Vale.
"No, I don't think I deserve all the credits, your Majesty. All I did was just the basics, you did most of the things that made this night great."
Ash disagreed while bowing his head.
"Ash, raise your head. You don't need to bow your head after saving my life. Anyways, I'd like to officially introduce to you my son, the pride of Timbers, Vale - the next in line to be King of the elves. Please be good friends from now on."
Hearing his father's words, Vale was flattered internally, as he has never been treated like this by his father for a very long time.
"Thank you for your kind words, My King."
Vale bowed his head in appreciation.
"Greatings, human. I am Vale Timbers let us be friends and try to coexist from now on."
With a small but genuine smile, Vale offers his hand for a handshake.
"I think calling me human was uncalled for. It's Ash, Ash Magnus."
Taking Vale's hand, Ash shook it with a smile on his face.
"Now that it's finally been established and you guys were now friends, why don't you guys take a walk around the area and get to know each other? I'd like to talk to Demittry alone."
Ray ordered which was followed by Ash and Vale immediately.
"Why? What do you want to talk about? And as you know, I have a few questions I'd like to ask to Ash but you ruined it."
Frowning his forehead, Demittry crossed his arms in disappointment.
"I also have a few questions for him. We'll call him later after he get along with Vale for a while, so don't worry. Anyways, when did you get so strong, huh?"
Ray teased Demittry and they began to have a casual conversation.
They laughed and chatted like nothing ever happened between them earlier.
Meanwhile, Ash and Vale where walking around the area. Greating the elves that they came across with.
Ash who was clearly hungry, brought his platter full of food as he walked with Vale, and it made the elves who they met, uncomfortable.
"Am I doing something wrong? The other elves seem to be avoiding us."
Ash ponders.
"It's because you're walking with your plate full of food. But don't worry about them, they're just not used to it."
Vale answered.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I really have no idea about the elven etiquette, and I'm really hungry."
Ash said as he continues to dig in with his food.
Ash and Vale chatted for a while until they got farther away from the crowd and began to talk rather deeply.
"Human. I mean Ash, I never said this before but I'd like to thank you for what you did earlier, for saving my father. And ever since you came here, he seem to have changed a lot. It's been decades, before the Big One and the Great War that I have felt him being my father, but now, I could say that my old man finally came back to us. Although you are just a kid compare to me any of us, still, I cannot overlook the fact that you changed the views of my father, and I don't know how to ever repay you for this. I, Vale Timbers, will forever be grateful to you, Ash. Thank you."
Vale offered his deepest appreciation by bowing his head.
This has never happened before that an elf was openly bowing his head to a human that is less than half of his Age.
"You don't have to do that, Vale. Please raise your head. I just did what I think is best for everyone. And if you really want to repay me, well there's one thing in my mind that I know you can give."
"Tell me what is it, I will do everything to honor your request."
"Lets continue to be friends, Vale."
Said Ash, offering his hand to Vale.
"How about brothers, since you're marrying my sister anyways?"
"I like the sound of that, but lets cut the marrying your sister part for now. Hehe."
Vale took Ash's hand, pulling him and gave each other a brotherly hug.
After a few more minutes, Ash was called out by Ray and Demittry.
"I think they needed my presence over there. It seems like those old folks likes to rely on youngsters these days, huh."
Ash openly jokes to his newly found brother.
"Haha. You're right. I'll leave you to it as I needed to talk to the Queen as well. I'll see you later, brother."
Vale waved his hand as he walked away from Ash.
Ash brought his empty plate as he walks back to where Demittry and Ray is.
"You called for me?"
"Yes, come here. We three have a lot to talk about, don't you agree?"
Demittry said.
The three of them walked to an empty spot where they can talk privately.
"So Ash, tell us how did you heal all our wounds, and our bodies, because I think, mine just got restored to its former glory and became younger as well."
Demittry said, flexing his muscles in front of the other two.
"Although, I hate to agree with this fool but he's right, Ash. I was also wondering how did you manage to heal even my scar that all of the elven healer wasn't able to."
Ray added.
Being in the situation, Ash didn't know how to answer them by not revealing his secrets at the same time.
"Well, it's a traded secret. If you guys answer my question first, I might consider answering it."
Having no other choice because of their curiosity. Ray and Demittry hears Ash's question first.
"The last attack that you guys made, where did you learn it? I mean, how did you come up with those names? The names of your attacks."
By asking this question, Ash never thought that he could get an information about something in the past that's very crucial for his current situation.
"Oh that? It's just an imitation about a show that we saw on the television in our youth. I know you haven't heard of it since those programs has been destroyed when the Big One occured. But it's a great show that inspired me, and I really liked it which is the main inspiration for my final attack."
Demittry said, reminiscing about the past.
"Yeah! That show, what is it called again? Right! Dragon Sphere! Although, I've only seen it in records since we - elves never got the chance to mingle with human society before the Big One, but when I saw that show, it really hooked me up to the point that I am imitating their moves as well. Hahaha."
Ray added who's clearly excited as he told his past experience.
"Sigh, what a good old days. If only I had the chance to experience those days one more time, I would definitely cherish it."
"You're right, Demittry. It's a great past that I almost forgot, but we can't let ourselves deal about it anymore. Let's be present at the present. Anyways, thank you Ash, for reminding us about it."
Ray held Ash by his shoulder and smiled at him.
"Dragon Sphere? It's the same show that people in my world watched all the time! How is it possible that this world has the same show as my world?"
[Ding!]
[Congratulations for unlocking the 2nd Chapter of the Side Quest - "The Creation of the World"]
[Progress: 2/5]
[25,000 points has been acquired.]
[2nd Chapter of the "Book of Creation" has been successfully unlocked.]
"Now, that's intriguing. I really need to take a look at the book later when I have the time."
"But why do you ask?"
Demittry questioned.
"Huh? Oh, It's nothing. I just find it weird to hear something like that in the heat of a battle. I'm sorry. Hehe."
Ash playfully apologized.
Ray however, see through Ash's excuse once again and this time he couldn't take it anymore and told Ash.
"Young Ash, do you know that I have the ability to tell whether someone is lying?"
"What? That's a cool ability to have, Ray. I had no idea."
"Exactly, which is why I can see right through you and your lame excuses. So, why don't you tell us everything, Ash? Tell us, are you hiding something?"
"!!!"
-End of Chapter-