Four pillars of light in four different colors blazed before us.
The goddess waived her hand and four large gateways of different colors manifested,
"The first is the Ruby Kingdom, located in the southwest of the western continent, it is also one of the largest Kingdoms in all of Avalon. Home to a warrior king, holy extremist cults, thriving adventurers guild, and much opportunity. The second is the Amethyst Kingdom located in the northeast of the western continent. Home to the dark elf bladedancer queen, Alexandria. Three demonic cults, and directly above the 100 floor labyrinth, Beelzebub."
You could be a king, if you listened to me and went there, the ruby kingdom would only be threatened by you. You will be persecuted, burned at the stake if they find out who you are.
I can't leave my friends behind, we need to stay together and to find Mina.
Mina….Mina….Mina… she's not going to last long in this world. Slaves are tools for their masters to use in any way they desire. You no not of what I speak, I've seen your memories. Your world is much safer than here. I would forget about her, it will only save you more suffering down the road.
We will be going after her, I won't subject to her a life of slavery.
Oh really? A powerful level 1 just birthed into the world is going to do what? Yell at them? Too late, she's already a slave, and there is nothing you can do about it. You have no power, not yet. Making bold claims with no ability to realize them makes you look pretentious. Maybe if this was your previous world you could do something. In this world, you're nearly at the bottom of the food chain.
The goddess continued,
"The third is the Sapphire Trading Company, home to the pirate warlord Franx. Ruler of the coastal cities to the west of the western continent. The last remnants of the noble Pearl Empire fled there after the last summoning failed them."
Where Remi was.. I wonder if Sora will plan on going there.
"The final is the Dragon Kingdom, home to the nobles sired by the first dragon lords and humans. An exalted bloodline with strict kingdom and cultural laws. Very reminiscent of the ancient eastern empires of your world. The kingdom is hidden in the mountains to the North of the Southern continent."
Akira walked up and gathered all of us,
"We have no idea where Mina could have been sent. We just need to pick somewhere. Where do you guys want to go? Koji and Dante both want the Ruby Kingdom, which sounds fine to me. any objections?"
Sora moved towards us,
"Being pirates would be kind of fun but I'm fine with whatever. Plus if I can find out something about grandpa's friend Remi, the Sapphire Trading Company would probably have the answers."
I asked,
"What do you think about the Dragon Kingdom? Out of all the options, Mina could have been sent to a place in the South near there. Or in the emerald empire."
Akira sighed and said
"Yuki, we have no idea where Mina is. The Ruby Kingdom is ruled by humans and has a warrior king. It sounds the safest out of all the options. Unless there is a reason you think the Dragon Kingdom is beneficial?"
I nodded,
"You're right, we have no idea where.... actually.. oh never mind lets just go to the Ruby Kingdom"
I had to stop myself, I was tempted to reveal my dragon bloodline but it also wasn't just a dragon. It was a demon dragon, though I don't really know what the difference is, or if there is even a distinction.
Koji put his hand on my shoulder,
"This whole ordeal has taken its toll on all of us. The goddess said that the Ruby Kingdom is one of the largest in Avalon, it's a higher chance she's there than other places. Better to bet on the majority."
Hino added,
"I'm with Koji and Akira. It's more likely that she's in the Ruby Kingdom. Plus, I'd rather be in a castle than some dragon city."
*cheers and howls erupted from around all of us*
Kenji and his group moved to the Amethyst Kingdom's pillar.
They're going to the elves?
The goddess gasped and shone a bright golden beam on the students as they walked through the amethyst gate,
"Ohh! And it looks like the first group is decided. The Amethyst Kingdom's summoned heroes will now be transported. Only three places remain; it's time to decide.
The goddesses eyes fixed on me,
"Yuki, Where do you choose?"
Akira looked at me curiously and thought to himself.
Why is she so fixated on him? This isn't the first time either.
I was shocked and I asked,
"Why… Why me? The… The Ruby Kingdom"
I could feel Akuma's anger boiling over inside my head.
What a waste, you cripple yourself by those you keep around you. It's ok, you're still under this delusion you're one of them. Soon you will realize that you're not, you're a demon now and until the end of time. Your friends will turn on you, your lovers will leave you, and the world will attempt to eradicate you.
I had no good response, Akuma was right. The best thing likely would have been to go where she told me, though I never really liked taking peoples advice at face value. Who knows if Akuma has alterior motives, this "Master" talk could be a facade.
Our group along with Kayaba Zankoku, our class's delinquent all chose to go together. We all walked into the red pillar of light and through the gateway. As if light was crackling like embers on your skin all over, a giant beam of light engulfed us. I could feel my body changing again.
What's going on.. I thought this already happened. AH!
I fell to the ground as my bones broke one by one. As my new physique was sculpted. I was now a dark elf, taller, and I had a fierce burning within my chest. My heart began to palpitate, my blood began to speed through my veins. I was truly no longer human, but a monster in human skin.
The trip took nearly half a day, thankfully after a few hours I made it back to my feet. The red light around us started to fad and white cobblestone walls holding up a red convex ceiling was around us. Slowly the room around us turned into somewhere within the palace of the Ruby Kingdom.
We weren't alone, a whole platoon of guards stood ready for us as we arrived. We were here, the Ruby Kingdom and the start of our journey.