Ascension of the Monster Queen

Chapter 39: A promise

Nessa smiled at him, seeing how supportive they were and was ev more eager to do everything she could to make their dreams along with hers of building a nation where everyone could live peacefully come true.

"Are you guys certain about this?" Nessa inquired, and they nodded.

"I agree with him, and you can teach me a few more things, I still have a lot more to learn, spring lasts three months, we hope you return before the last month, and we hope you stay safe and achieve what you want by th," Calina responded, and Nessa sighed and Riki patted her on the shoulder.

"Fine, if that's what you guys want, th so be it; I'll be back before the next month begins, and we'll do a lot of things together," They smiled and returned to town, while Youthim instructed the goblins on how to build things to help with farming, and some of them began clearing up parts of the land while others worked on the houses in town.

"My lady, want me to start packing a bag for you?" Liya asked as she and Dalia approached Nessa.

"Sure, thank you," Nessa replied, and the girls smiled.

"My lady, who will you be taking with you?" Tehitos asked after approaching Nessa.

"I'll go, and if I can't walk beside her, I'll stay in her shadows," Akio responded.

"I'll be in my fox form as well, it's not that safe out there, that much I know, so I'll have Akio tag along, the rest of the dire wolves will stay here, along with Isamu and the foxes, they'll help protect, and a few of the goblins are learning the art of the sword, you guys should be fine," She said and they smiled, knowing she was worried about them.

"There's one thing you're forgetting," Eito said as he, Sai, and Riki approached them and she looked at them.

"We have grown stronger, no matter what, we will protect this town until your return, rely on us a little, you gave us a place to stay," Riki said, and the others nodded th Nessa exhaled deeply.

"Fine, th this town will be under the care of all of you; protect it with everything you have, but if a fight breaks out and you know you can't win, take the citizs and flee," She replied.

"As you wish," Riki said and she smiled, feeling a bit relieved.

"Alright, th this is settled, now let's get back to work, there's a lot more to do," Dalia replied, and they agreed before returning to work, with Nessa assisting them because she had nothing else to do but they didn't want her to do much.

'Will I be able to return in two months?' That will be the d of spring, but if I don't, we have next year, but ev that isn't guaranteed, I will not let anyone take what I am building,' Nessa thought while working on the bridge with the dwarfs.

Later that day, after everyone had finished working, they had dinner, and Nessa wt to fresh up before going to bed early because she wanted to get a little more sleep before leaving the next day.

That night, Nessa slept, but she couldn't sleep peacefully because she was worried about her town, among other things, but she didn't give in.

The next day, just before midday, Nessa had already packed her belongings and eat a hearty meal before preparing to leave.

"My lady, your bag," Liya said as she handed Nessa's bag to her, which she took th patted Liya on the head, and the girl's cheek flushed as she smiled th Dalia hugged Nessa.

"Be careful," Dalia cautioned before raising off of her.

"Don't worry, I will be careful," She replied.

"My lady, be careful and don't hesitate to call on us, we will protect this town with everything we have," Riki said, and Nessa exhaled deeply before looking at Akio as he approached her alongside Isamu.

"Make sure you protect her, Akio," Isamu advised.

"I will, you don't have to tell me that," Akio replied as they glared at each other while growling and Nessa's brow furrowed.

"Hey," She said, and they flinched before turning to look at as her eyes glowed red.

"Stop it," She said, and they both lowered their heads.

"Sorry," They apologized and the others laughed.

"Everyone, I will be back as soon as I can, I left you guys money in case you need it, take care until th," Nessa said and they smiled.

"My lady," Youthim said as he approached her and handed her a shining sword with designs on the handle that was light ough to move a easily.

"It's lovely," She said.

"Daisuke made it, he's a blacksmith," Youthim replied and Nessa looked at Daisuke.

"Thank you," She said.

"You are welcome," He replied with a grin.

"Can you make me a promise, my lady?" Youthim asked, and she looked at him with her head slightly tilted to the right.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Promise you will return no matter what," He responded and she stared at him, unable to say anything and he smiled.

"A promise like that is difficult to make," She said and he sighed.

"I know, but if you don't return, this town will not be able to stand, you are the one who gave us hope, you are the one who is doing something that no one has be able to fully accomplish, if you don't return, that hope will be lost, you gave us a new chance at life, we won't trust another to build us anything, you are our leader," He replied and she looked at them as they bowed their heads and Dalia grinned at her.

'I came here without a purpose, never had one, now I have all of them here, who depds on me, that's scary yet fulfilling, I will return no matter what, this is my new home,' Nessa thought before smiling.

"I will return, no matter what," She promised and they all smiled, cheerfully.

"Bye," she said as she walked away with Akio, and they waved at her as she vanished from their sight, heading to a new kingdom with possible danger lurking in the shadows.