Mythran's Master Of All

“Now you need to send me to the same spot, only about 100 feet higher.” Ren said. “I can't let them think you are trying to keep me prisoner.”

“Are you sure you want to go there?” Lylyth asked. “He did try to banish you the last time you were there.”

Ren chuckled. “Is that worry I hear in your voice?”

“No.” Lylyth said and kissed him as she cast another portal. “Have fun.”

“Yes, My Queen.” Ren said, took her hand and kissed the back of it before letting it go, then grabbed Artemis by the hand as Teepo dissolved into the ring and they jumped through the portal. They appeared about 120 feet above the High Elves, who were looking around like it wasn't real. Ren summoned Teepo and gave Artemis a wink, then let her hand go.

“WATCH OUUUUUT!” Ren yelled to the High Elves.

“REN!” Artemis yelled and flew to try and catch him. She played along and pretended to almost catch him, then he slammed into the ground.

“Ufff!” Ren grunted as he hit the paving stones. He had angled his descent so that he wouldn't hit anyone, just in case the High Elven Council hadn't had enough time to scatter out of the way.

“Are you all right?” One of them asked as Artemis landed.

“REN!” Allynna yelled and dragged the High Lord over to him.

“I'm fine. I'm fine!” Ren said and sat up. “Making a portal so I would fall was a neat idea.”

“You're crazy.” The female High Elf he had interacted with before said.

“No, a fall like that wouldn't hurt me.” Ren said and stood up, then wiped off the dust from the cracked stones. “Oh, I should replace those.” He said and pulled up the broken paving stones and stored them, used his Hands of the Gods ability and chose the Rocky Hands (Earth) option and filled in the ground, then put new paving stones down and tapped them into place. The High Elven Council and several townspeople had watched with curiosity.

“Ren, did... did you just... make Earth from your hands?” Allynna asked.

“Hmm? Oh, yes. It's my Hands of the Gods ability.” Ren said, and everyone within earshot gasped.

“No, that's not possible.” The female High Elf said. “An Adventurer can't have that ability.”

Ren chuckled. “I've had it for a while, actually.” He said and switched to the Burning Hands option and spewed Fire up into the air using his Fire Manipulation skill. They all stared at the display, and he turned the ability off and absorbed the Fire. “Anyway, I better go. I know when I'm not welcome.”

Ren took Artemis' hand and they started walking away.

“Wait.” The High Lord said, and Ren turned to look at him. “I must, begrudgingly, admit that you were instrumental in our release.” He said through gritted teeth. “I will... relax the restrictions I have placed on your... forays into this kingdom.”

“Really?” Ren let Artemis' hand go and quickly walked over to him, grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously. “Thank you!”

The High Lord pulled his hand out of Ren's grasp and looked at it like he wanted to wash it. “I can always put them back into place, elfling.”

“I'm sorry.” Ren said. “In my excitement I forgot I shouldn't thank you like an Adventurer.” He said and bowed deeply. “Thank you for your consideration, High Lord Alinar Keacaryn.”

“Huh.” The High Lord huffed.

“You should go before he changes his mind.” Allynna whispered. “I'll message mother right away.”

“Thank you, Princess.” Ren said and bowed to her. Allynna blushed at the unofficial title, and Ren turned around and walked over to Artemis. He took her hand and they walked down the street and out of sight.

“So, how long are we going to walk?” Artemis asked.

“Just until I get the popup I'm waiting for.” Ren said, then a popup appeared.