The Rise Of Legend [LIGHTNING]
Chapter 7 Nora Gress

Her name is Nora Gress. She is a half breed from her Elf mother and her human father. Because the blood of the Elves in her body Nora had some peculiarities such as the color of the green hair striking the eyes, the skin is too white and smooth and the face is beautiful even though he is male (real men are not disguised as someone). Even with its slow growth. Nora is ten years old but looks smaller than she should— like a five or six year old.

For ten years of his life he lived and was raised by his father. An adventurer Rank B. Due to his eye-catching condition, his father took care of himself in exile. Nora rarely met anyone other than her father. What he did was stay at home and try as much as possible not to make his father difficult.

Nora never knew how her father met his mother and why he only lived with her. Did his mother leave him? It's probable. But then Nora thinks why didn't her dad just throw it away? She took care of Nora with love.

Whatever it is, Nora loves her little world so much.

But her little world stopped one night. That night was alone in their remote cabin. His father went on an escort mission to a noble princess and left for a week. Nora who has often lived alone is not a problem and understands her father went looking for money.

That night was midnight. As the sound of crickets rattled through the night, Nora who was soundly asleep did not feel any group of people lurking about her residence. Little Nora suddenly woke up from the ambush of someone who smothered her mouth. He was forcibly taken out of his house and forced to watch his cottage made of wood being burned down. The night that should be pitch-dark immediately bright.

“Lease! Hick! Arrg!!”

Nora fought back. He tried hard to escape from the kidnappers. But his strength was far outclassed by five large adult men.

“Ha ha ha! This brat was worth tens or even thousands of gold! We will be rich, RICH!” strangling one captor who was disarmed was similar to his plot.

Nora already knew her likeness would bring disaster to her. Her father knew that, so Nora grew up in a remote area and rarely went out of the house. But fate is so cruel and harsh for a boy like him. The bad guys have no conscience and thirst for treasure managed to find Nora and now Nora becomes one of their ‘trading’.

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An hour after being evicted from the room of the girl who had saved him, Nora was allowed to re-enter. This time it was not the figure of the young girl he saw but a short black haired boy , flat-chested and dressed like a boy.

She introduced herself as Ellena. But in male form Nora is required to call her with ‘El’.

“I warn you. Never open your mouth about me. Understand?!” press Ellena to shine a sharp spotlight on Nora who was immediately nodding quickly.

For whatever reason the girl was undercover, Nora was not in the rightful place to ask.

Satisfied with the reply, Ellena relaxed her shoulders, “So...who are you?” asked Ellena without a stale base.

If Emily had seen her protege now, the woman would have shaken her head and said that Ellena was a multiple personality boy or a unstable boy or a pretentious boy. I don't know how many faces the thirteen-year-old girl had.

“My name is Nora Gress, No—I mean Young master El. Yesterday it was you who saved me from a human-slavery syndicate. For your kindness I am very grateful Young Master, thank you very much!” Nora bowed her head deeply. He really thanked me wholeheartedly.

At that moment Ellena finally knew why this boy in front of her felt familiar. Green hair and green eyes that.because now Nora is no longer drenched in wet mud and wears cleaner clothes, do not blame Ellena who forgot her. After all, there had been a lot of things in his hands and mind since waking up this morning.

“Oh, you're that boy. I didn't recognize you for a moment. But why are you here? You following us?” Ellena tried to guess because Nora was clearly in Lily's village yesterday.

At this question Nora's face turned red in embarrassment and nodded slowly. His hands clutching his plain shirt nervously then explaining that he was indeed secretly following Ellena's entourage and Aunt Em. Nora hides in a freight train and willingly crammed with stone statues in order to meet Ellena face to face.

Hitting it, Ellena's mouth gaped a little in disbelief, “And aunt Em let you just like that?” ask her.

Ellena told me her aunt was a bit of a temperament. She dislikes strangers except for customers or thick-pocketed people she can squeeze, especially in young children. The only child Emily can tolerate and can stand with is Ellena.

Nora suddenly snapped a little. His face paled slightly and suffered a slight tremor—as if he was recalling a terrible experience that once existed, “I-That…Madame Emily was angry ta-t-but then b-he forgave me when I said to thank Young Master.” Obviously Nora while continuing to wipe the sweat.

Seeing that, Ellena secretly took pity. From a brief explanation that was clearly well-crafted by the innocent Nora, Ellena could imagine her aunt being wrathful and almost killing Nora (What else is the reason the boy was so afraid of the cruel Emily?).

Emily couldn't have killed Nora in the middle of Delos. Murders are banned in the city, although cases continue to rise every year. But because Emily has to maintain her image and does not want to scare the customers, in the end Emily allows Nora to meet Ellena (after being threatened again of course)

“Ny-Monya Em said I bo-can meet Young Master all of you to bring food.”

Ellena nodded in understanding. Poor kid. Just yesterday she survived a human trafficking syndicate, today she is dealing with a venomous woman like Emily Ellyzzia.

“Now I'm awake. You go.” Send Ellena away without a burden while getting ready and grabbing her little robe and bag.

“A-Where are you going, Young Master?”

“Tu-Lord Young—“

“Go little boy. I've received your thanks, what else do you want? Then what's the nickname young master ? People will think you're my slave.” Ellena threw a rather uneasy look and walked to the door. Today he will be touring the city while culinary. Ellena should have helped Emily at the store or delivered the sculpture order but since she had just finished receiving the sentence and vomited, Ellena decided that she needed some entertainment.

They plan to spend seven days in the city of Delos.

But Ellena's steps came to a halt as someone pulled the tip of her robe.

Nora, the boy is again on his knees with a pitiful face, “Young master. Please don't throw me out. I promise useful to Young Master.” He shouted at Ellena. Nora still insists on calling her ‘Muda’ Master.

“Can't.” Reject the thirteen-year-old boy quickly.

“Young Master..”

Meanwhile Ellena gave a small snort. Little wonder why the boy insisted on wanting to come with him who was also just a boy who had just entered his early teens? Ellena is still hanging on to her aunt.

But out of annoyance Ellena then asked the question, “What can you do for me?” ellena's bad here. But if with that Nora does not bother him anymore Ellena does not have a problem putting on her best jutek face.

But no doubt, Nora actually welcomed the question enthusiastically, “I can cook, wash clothes, clean the house and cage. I can also sew and play music for you, Young Master.”

Ellena's fused brows looked at Nora in astonishment. Was this boy really trained to be a slave? So did Ellena go wrong to save him from being sold as a slave? Ellena scratched her head.

Ellena was just about to throw a rejection when Nora exclaimed back, “SAYA.I can also help Young Master collect valuable plants in the forest. I can find everything and give it to Young Master. Therefore please..don't leave me.” At the end of her sentence Ellena's ears were not deaf to the point of not hearing the boy's sad tone. Making something in her stirred up Ellena had to feed herself for having a weak heart.

‘I'm not strong enough .’ shutter Ellena sad .

But the last Nora quote is rather interesting, “All plants are valuable? So if I want to find the Blue Star Flower, can you find it?”

Nora opened her mouth. Obviously he hesitantly replied before saying, “Even if Young Master wants Rainbow Star Flower, I can get it.”

Ellena's eyes are round. He was not even aware of when he knelt down and grabbed onto both of Nora's small shoulders, “Rainbow Star Flower? Really? The plant was even harder to find than a needle in straw.”

Star flowers are a type of medicinal plant. There are several variants of Flowers with different functions. There are Red Star Flowers to treat minor injuries, Purple Star to treat lower level 3 toxins, White Star as the basic ingredients of beauty medicine and Blue Star as a life-giving food in emergencies. Blue Star is a mandatory object that must be owned by an Adventurer as an emergency stock, therefore the demand is quite high.

Then the last and most special type is the Rainbow Star Flower. This flower has the property of healing all wounds, diseases and poisons. Touted as the Resurrection Flower because as long as there is still breath blowing, this flower can save humans who are seriously injured. But this flower belongs to the category of rare plants that are very difficult to find. If found, it is difficult for someone to take it off voluntarily and if sold, the value is equivalent to one million gold coins for each stalk.

And the boy he saved yesterday said he could find the Rainbow Star Flower? That easy?

Although it wasn't that easy to believe but Ellena wasn't a fool. Auntie Em always had a reason in her actions so now Ellena rethinks why her aunt thrust Nora at her.

What is so special about this boy?

“Good. I'll test the truth of your words later. Now come, I want to go for a walk and eat to the full.” After saying so Ellena went back to the door and exited her brewing room.

Why the inn when his aunt has her own shop? Because usually Ellena is in charge of cleaning the upper room but because she fainted first, Aunt Em took extravagant steps.

“Oh yes, call me El.”

A knotty smile expands on Nora's lips. Ellena was astonished but shrugged her shoulders. If what Nora said was true, the boy could become a money mine running his future.

Hehe…

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