Chapter 144: Journey Through Town
"So, how does it feel to own so much land?" Lisa asked as Logan had shown her almost all of his territory and pointed out the most important areas.
"I don't really know what to say; it just happened, so I still feel it's all a dream."
Logan dangled his feet on the corner of the large bricks, sitting next to Lisa while eating some sweets he had brought to enjoy with her, and looked at his town from the high walls.
"Do you think I should ask for one too? The church keeps asking me to settle and be an archbishop after the war…" Lisa said, wondering what they would do after the war and if they won.
"No, it's too much work. I myself am getting assistants soon since I won't have time to do everything here and then train… but… have you thought about going back home to Earth?" Logan asked, knowing that for him, there wouldn't be a choice now that he had so much here waiting for him.
"Me? I wanted to at first… I wanted to see my parents again, but after a few months here… I don't think I should anymore. I am not who I was… let me tell you something Alma has informed me about… She spoke with most of the class about this topic and you know what… it seems we were specially chosen. Most of us don't have lingering feelings, the others having problems that were solved here… some stayed for money, others for glory or for other reasons. I doubt you want to go back, right?" Lisa looked at the boy while eating what seemed like fried chips.
"No, you should know my situation by now. A mother who is dating again, wanting to start a new life, a father who doesn't want me near—I don't want to return to that."
"Sad, but you have a lot here at least…"
"Like me…"
Lisa turned a light shade of red, thinking about what she had said through her mental link, but then heard someone choking beside her.
"Oh, come on, way to ruin the mood!" Lisa tried to get mad but began laughing, seeing Logan trying to clear his throat.
"Ahm, yes, well, sorry about that. But sure, you're right, I do have things to look forward to here… So, Lisa, what are your plans, I mean, during your stay here?" Logan tried to get his mind together, knowing he failed in responding right.
"Well, just to help and see what I can improve on. This evolution has brought a lot, so I also need to start training," Lisa replied.
"If it's about that, here, take a few of these." Logan handed her some light elemental crystals.
"I was wondering about that. Why does this place have so many?" Lisa pointed to the town where crystals grew like trees in some parts.
"It has to do with my power and one of my monsters as well. She is currently taking care of a few crystals in a mine, so I haven't been able to introduce you," Logan explained.
Logan thought about Kryst, who got a new evolution after he reached level 40. She wasn't as strong as his primordial group of tamed, but she did improve in appearance. Her body became more crystalline and took the shape of a human to ease her movements.
She was handling and nurturing the crystals in the cave, which needed to be replenished after Logan brought many to his town.
"No wonder. So, is that why they have different elements? I was told only pure mana crystals get this big; most elemental stones stay small, so it's weird," Lisa said, holding on to one of the four crystals she was handed. She drained most of its energy rapidly, and the crystal, whose power had been drained, began to turn into particles, disappearing with the wind.
"Yes, so what level did you get to? Those four were particularly concentrated," Logan asked, seeing how she finished with the fourth one before speaking.
"About one per level, which is really good…" Lisa remembered struggling in the labyrinth to level up and loved how with four crystals she got what would have taken half a day.
"Good, I don't have a lot right now, but soon I hope to get more. We will have to hunt to get you to my level," Logan said, finishing the last chip before placing everything including the trash inside his storage.
"Now then… I have to go talk to a merchant. Do you want to come with?" Logan asked as he pointed to one of the large guild buildings in the center of town.
"Sure, I don't mind. I am a little interested in your town, so let's explore a little." Lisa, whose mana had recovered a good amount with the mana crystals, made her wings appear again and saw that Logan did the same.
This time she felt the wind help her right away as Logan cast the magic onto her. Within seconds, the two were in the air. This time she followed Logan, who led them to the long road covered in red bricks, which added a nice sight to the town.
As soon as they got close to the center, they stopped above the crossroads with a fountain where a large blue water crystal shone.
Everyone in town greeted the two while looking at them in amazement. By now, everyone knew who Logan was.
"Wow, you're well-known. Are you sure you're the Logan I know?" Lisa asked while looking at Logan waving to all those who greeted him from afar. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire
"Well, I did save them and this town which is now their home, but enough about that. Let's hurry, I hope my shipment has come." Logan looked at Lisa, who kept looking around and at his hand. He then just decided to go with it and held her hand to pull her to the merchant guild.
Lisa looked at Logan before smiling and began enjoying the walk. The merchant district was close, but Logan took a few detours to extend the trip. Now that he had the chance to be near Lisa as he was, he did not want to let this moment pass quickly.
"And here we are… the merchants guild. My friend Nolan is the guild leader. He's a good guy, helped me more than he should have." Logan went upstairs to greet the handsome man with neat blond hair.
"Hey there, Logan, nice to see you. Oh? And who is this? Hey, my name is Nolan. You must be... miss Lisa the Saintess. We heard the news of your arrival on a griffin; you are the talk of the town." Nolan said while shaking both of their hands before speaking again.
"Logan, good thing you came. We have someone outside that you might want to meet…"