MLII C3.1, P2- "The Note"

"The Note" is the second Part of "Miracula Luxia II" 's second Chapter (Episode Two).

It was released on 16.01.2021.

## Plot

Having defeated all the Vahnatai in the encampment with the help of Melanchion and his son, Jared scans the horizon, in the hopes of finding any clues that point out to Rentar-Ihrno's current location.

Helped by his allies, he manages to find a note that seems to answer all the questions that he was going to ask. Perhaps one of the guards was careless while it was still alive?

## Story

As the heroes investigate the area, John approaches Jared and lightly pats him on the shoulder.

Having managed to get his friend's attention, he sighs.

"I know that it seems weird to all of them. I know that it was dangerous for you to enlist the help of such an unpredictable creature, risking your life in the process."- He says- "But that doesn't matter now. All I want to say is... *thank you*."

Jared raises his eyebrow.

"Why did you change your attitude all of a sudden?"- He asks him- "You are one of the people who are always very worried about me."

John nods.

"I know, but... back then, you saved my life."- He responds- "It was thanks to your arrival that the one who was about to kill me was slain. And I can't thank you enough for that."

Jared smiles and pats him on the shoulder.

"This is what true friends do."- He says- "I would never leave anyone to die, especially a friend like you."

Just as he is about to walk away, he turns around.

"John... "

John turns around as well.

"Yes, my friend?"

Jared looks down.

"When I left you behind, I... I was foolish. I was not thinking properly."- He says- "But I want to ask you something. Did... did you believe in me, even after I showed my cowardice? Did you hope that I would return?"

John nods and smiles.

"Hope? I *knew* that you would come back!"- He responds- "A person like you would never leave us to die. So, I sat down and waited for your return. And, when you did, I knew that you would avenge the poor, innocent souls who were slain by those fiends."

Satisfied by his friend's answer, Jared pats him on the shoulder and walks away.

Just as he is about to search a nearby wreckage, Ghall-Ihrno approaches him, a piece of paper in hand.

"Jared, may I have your attention for a moment?"- He says and shows him the paper- "I found this in the ruins. I think that it might be a possible clue. Would you mind to check it out for us?"

Jared nods.

"It will be done."- He says- "Thank you for the help."

Ghall-Ihrno smiles and backs away, leaving our hero to read the paper in peace.

Jared looks at the paper and sees that there is something written on it.

"*Hmm, it seems like this will be a valuable clue.*"- He says to himself- "*Good job, Ghall-Ihrno.*"

Making sure that nobody is going to disturb him, he reads the writing:

"*O, Mighty Leader,*

*We have managed to establish our encampment. We are now spying on the fools in the Castle, searching for a flaw in their system. Soon, we will strike and make them feel the power that you have given us.*

*Until then, we are looking for the ones who were trying to kill you on the Surface. We heard that some of them are currently in Avernum. We will listen to your advice and execute those who are closest to Jared Kaos, leaving the boy alive as a witness, wiping his memory and erasing him as a threat to our cause.*

*Soon, both Avernum and the Surface will understand that our rule is not to be refused. They shall bow down to us!*

*Farewell.*"

Jared sighs.

"*It seems like they have been trying to find us. For quite a while, too.*"- He says to himself- "*But... leaving me as a witness? Normally, this would be a very foolish move. **Unless...*** "

He sighs again.

"*It does not matter.*"- He continues- "*Their plan was a failure. Now, I must focus on finding Rentar-Ihrno to prevent further damage.*"

Curious about what is written on the other side of the note, he turns it around.

Sure enough, there is something written on it...

An alien word on top of the paper, but nothing more.

"*Hmm. Seems like the Vahnatai were trying to hide something from us.*"- He says to himself- "*Unfortunately for them, I had enough time to study their language. Thus, I am able to understand this secret code without much trouble.*"

He reads the code carefully. Soon, he finds out that he is saying it aloud. Curious about what is going to happen, he does not stop himself from saying it.

Sure enough, a map appears as soon as the last letter is read.

"Jackpot!"- Jared exclaims- "And here is our key to victory!"

He analyzes the map carefully and finds out that there is circle near Fort Remote, showing the entrance to a cave.

"*Maybe there is a secret entrance to the fort over there?*"- He says to himself- "*I have to study this further as we explore the area around it.*"

Having gotten enough information from the note, he gathers everyone and explains his plan to them.

Fifteen minutes pass and when Jared finishes his explanation, everyone nods in unison.

It seems like everything will go smoothly... until they find the fort, of course.

"So. Where is the cave of which you speak?"- John asks his best friend.

Jared looks at the way out of the camp and nods.

"West. West is the way where we must go."- He responds- "I hope that you are ready, because this... will be a *long* adventure."

He and his allies walk out of the camp and walk on the road that will eventually lead them towards Fort Remote.

"*Looks like we found the lake where the fish are residing.*"- He says to himself- "*Now, the only thing that remains for us... **is to find their Queen**.*"