Saved by the King. Almost immediately Arthur witnesses slavers transporting a young elf girl. He takes down three slavers in ambush attacks but their leader turns out to be a mage whom Arthur eventually kills after a difficult magical duel. For a moment, the girl reminds him of a woman he once knew. Arthur tries to send the girl to her home of Elenoir but realises she is too young to travel on her own, forcing him to try lead her there. He learns she is Tessia Eralith and that she wants to train as a mage when she is old enough. Arthur realises one of the slaver's pet wolves is following them so he makes sure to stay on guard. The trip starts to annoy him since it is preventing him looking for his parents. He also begins to struggle with terrible pains from his mana core. During one such episode that leaves him immobile with pain the wolf suddenly appears with food for them before leaving again. Arthur is confused but Tessia is sure it is thanking them for setting it free. They eventually reach a teleportation portal Tessia recognises as a gateway to Elenoir and quickly pulls him inside. Before Arthur can do anything he is grabbed by elven soldiers while the suddenly uncaring Tessia watches.

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