Atlas: Lightning From The Wild West
38: BACK TO THE WILD WEST

BACK TO THE WILD WEST

The palace chefs then returned with some dishes and a bottle of arunika wine for Avalance and Indra. However, Indra refused. Avalance then grabbed a pair of glasses and poured the wine into the two glasses, and presented one of them to Indra.

"Avalance, if you stop being a king. What are you gonna do next?" Ask Indra.

Avalance put back the glass of wine he had just drank that mouthful.

"I think I want to open a magic academy. Not in this country of course, I intend to build it in the Land of Avalon where the contents are indeed the great witches" replied Avalance.

Indra laughed at hearing that.

"That sounds great, will one day I also be a teacher there?" Ask Indra jokingly.

"I know you're kidding. However, if one day you take it seriously then I will always accept you" Avalance replied.

"Come on. My age won't be that long until I get to see you open a magic academy" Indra replied.

Hearing that Avalance put on a face that looks sad considering Indra someday will also be a memory for him.

"About your wages." said Avalance changing the topic.

"I'm listening" Indra replied.

"I provided 20,000 pieces of gold" Avalance said.

Indra wants to protest. However, Avalance continued his words before Indra could protest.

"Added with a Villa in the Eastern Region. I originally intended to use the villa for a vacation. However, because of my curse I cannot go there often. Rather than the place being empty for more than a century, I would rather give it to you, Indra" Avalance continued.

Indra did not protest and accepted it with pleasure. After lunch, Tiana brought Indra some bags of gold worth 20,000 gold pieces and dozens of keys.

"I thought I only got one Villa" Indra said.

"Yes, Mr. Indra. However, this is not just the lock of the fence and the door. A fence lock, Four keys to enter from different directions, a library key, 5 pieces of toilet keys, and the rest is the room key" reply Tiana while showing the keys one by one.

Indra finally understood and accepted all of that from Tiana. He already intends to return. However, before that he had to pay his respects with Avalance.

Indra was looking for Avalance everywhere. But I can't find it anywhere. There's only one place Indra hasn't seen. Treasure room, Indra immediately went towards that room and sure enough. Avalance was already there to see the letter that Indra had stolen disappear from his place. However, Avalance thinks Ignis stole it after Indra's words.

"It turns out you're here, Avalance" Indra said.

"Why do you think Ignis should bother stealing the letter?" Ask Avalance.

Indra immediately panicked to hear it, Indra did not know what to make up to answer Avalance's question.

"Um. There is a saying that love is power. However, love is also able to be a weapon of master's eating if not wrong said Ignis and Tiana, Tessa is your former lover is not it? I think Ignis intends to look for your weaknesses from your past with Tessa" Indra replied.

Of course it is the result of Indra's writings, there has never been such a saying. And worse, Avalance believed him.

"That guy you can't predict. However, if that was indeed true, then it would be useless. I've always learned from the past" Avalance replied.

"Well, you're right. However, that person was very cunning. We do not know what the next plan is" said Indra.

"You are right. I should be more careful from now on" Indra replied.

"By the way, Ignis also said that when he arrived in the Southern Territory. Then the Northern Region will again become its enemy" Indra continued.

"If that's the path he chose. Then I will be there at any time" said Avalance.

"Are you not able to get along as brothers? Never mind. For now I want to return to the Eastern Region, if you need my help again just call me. Especially if it's about dad, I'll help soon. Bye then. Take care of yourself, Avalance" Indra said goodbye and walked out of the treasure room.

"Be careful" Avalance replied.

"Come, our job is done. We have also received payment" said Indra.

"Eh? Now then? Waitaminute! I haven't packed up yet" Cheryl replied.

This made Indra have to wait a little longer. Moments later, Cheryl came out wearing a winter robe and carrying some groceries that she had hung on her arm.

"Come on!" Cheryl pulls Indra's hand.

"When did you buy all that?" Ask Indra.

"Before your two sisters came messing up" Cheryl replied.

"Oh yes! I forgot, this is your jacket that you lent yesterday" continued Cheryl who gave Indra's jacket back.

"Thank you, eh? Why is there a cherry smell attached?" Indra asked confused after sniffing her jacket.

"Isn't that a sweet smell? I thought you'd like it, so." replied Cheryl.

Indra again sniffed his jacket to smell the cherry scent from the jacket again.

"Yes, you're right. It smells very sweet and feels soft when inhaled. I love it" Indra replied.

"Oh yeah, about our pay. This is your part" Indra said giving some gold bags containing 20,000 pieces of gold.

"ah! Thanks though. However, it seems like it will be difficult to carry it" Cheryl replied.

Cheryl did not feel that the division of Indra was unfair considering Indra was the one who killed most of the Wyverns. 20,000 pieces of gold was also not of little value to him.

The two of them then left for the city of Kals to rent a Magic Horse Train. Before that, Cheryl put her gold in the bank so as not to bother carrying a lot of gold bags. Indra did not take part of the gold because a Villa was more than enough for him.

Eventually the two of them returned to the Eastern Region after several hours riding the Magic Horse Stroller. Cheryl and Indra split up in the city park after taking each other apart. The city park was filled with Wyvern's dead bodies and many injured residents. Indra was sure that Misha and Miller were not in the Eastern Region because if the two men fought, then there must be a damaged building because of the two people. Seeing the condition of the buildings there are still intact makes Indra unsure of the presence of Miller and Misha there. His two best friends were most likely in the Western Region.

Indra initially intended to check the Villa given by Avalance. However, he did not do so and chose to go to the Western Region following Misha and Miller.

When Indra was at the exit of the City. He meets Cheryl who happens to be passing by.

"Indra! We meet again. Where do you want to go now?" Tanya Cheryl approached Indra.

"Western Region" said Indra.

"Western Region?! I've never been there before! Can I come with you?" Cheryl asked.

Indra had no reason to refuse, plus Cheryl helped him a lot in the Northern Territory.

"I don't mind. However, I suggest you wear thinner and more revealing clothes" Indra said.

"Hm... So you like that type? But I don't want to" Cheryl replied.

"No, that's not what I meant. The Western region is a very hot area, especially during the day. That's why I suggest you wear thinner clothes. Don't equate me with you, I've been there since birth. It will be difficult for newcomers to adapt to the temperature there" said Indra.

"Eh…? Um. b-well. I'll be right back" Cheryl replied.

Cheryl was a little embarrassed to misunderstand Indra's intentions.

Shortly thereafter, Cheryl returned in a thinner, more revealing outfit. Cheryl uses a black bandeau with a thin white blouse.

"What's this like?" Ask Cheryl shyly.

"Yes, although black is more heat-absorbing. However, it seems to suit you" replied Indra.

"Then, let's go to the Wild West!" Reply Cheryl.