Overworld Chapter 4 - See You Soon

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            …and found the surrounding area far more dangerous than he had remembered. Either by the act of expelling them from the fortress, or from complete lack of attention upon entering, Link found the forest outside filled with enemies.

            The entrance rested a little higher up from the rest of the forest as the forest floor sloped back down into the Valley of the Forest, giving Link an outstanding view of everything in his way. Deku Baba’s grew in patches of grass that hid their roots. Chus sunk in and out of the ground, preying on small woodland creatures. Bokoblins ventured aimlessly around the open glade around the fortress, though few wandered close to the road that led to the Valley itself.

            On the road, Link saw Bruce guiding Wind. The horse was finally brave enough to travel into  dangerous territoty such as this. Derek sat slumped in the saddle, gripping the horn for support. The Knight’s party sat in the shade where the trees came back in and covered the path. They sat up in surprise as Bruce came closer.

            Link smiled as Bruce’s voice floated through the air, retelling his adventures in the Deku Fortress. He thought he heard his own name once or twice in the story. He wouldn't want to ruin this moment for the senior cadet. It could very well get him certified at last.

            The group of Knights began to move back towards home. If anything noticed them, it did well to stay away from the well-defended party. Link followed behind, wanting to give the group its berth to avoid conflict.

            As he walked back under the shade of the trees, something stopped him. “You were very brave, Link.”

            Link stopped to look at Head Master Kaepora. He stood beside his horse, patting it as he went on, “Bruce didn’t speak the whole tale, but I presume you allowed that omission of the truth. I can tell you saved him more than once in there.” He laughed. “I’m not surprised, though. I suppose letting Bruce keep all his credit will save you some trouble. You look less of the hero, even if you were more of it. Any uproar of a new Hero will fade and you may travel unnoticed.”

            Kaepora pulled out his sword. “But I still know the truth of the matter. Give me your blade, Link. You will need something sharper for what you’re about to face.”

            Drawing his sword for its sheath, Link handed over his blunt weapon to the Head Master. Kaepora set his own iron blade in Link’s hands. “I hope it serves you well. It certainly has done me good in its time.”

            He pulled something out of his robes as Link tested his new weapon. “And this. It’s a map of Hyrule as recorded by the Knights we have stationed across these lands. I’m sure you can fill in any blanks along your adventure.”

            “That I can do.

            The Knight’s party was almost out of range. The two looked down the path. Kaepora said, “Unfortunately, that’s all I can give you for now. If you ever want to practice your skills again, I’ll be at the Academy, trying to put some discipline into these new cadets.”

            The Head Master swung into his saddle. He waved. “Safe travels, Link. I pray for success in your travels. The Goddesses bles your journey.” He spurred his horse into a canter, and took off to catch up with the other Knights.

            Link gripped the blade in his hand. It was heavier than his own, but it was sharper and stronger. Monsters would find it much harder to attack him with this blade in his hand.

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