Vincent is Dismissed

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 48956

"I'm afraid I don't accept your explanation," Xyllis said. "These so- called 'alternate realities' of which you speak are the purest speculation, the sort of thing that even a 'scientist', much less a respectable practitioner of magic would have trouble believing."

Vincent frowned - here was a problem he had often faced before, and from both angles. Scientists were convinced magic was too irrational to be of any use, while mages considered science little more than a mildly diverting game for children. "It is the only explanation that makes sense."

"No, the only explanation that makes sense is my original one - these two girls were ensorcelled by someone," she glared pointedly at Vincent, "To make them believe this ridiculous story."

"I've told you, it was Pronklezilch who..."

"Your insistence makes me think that..."

"Enough!" Helia proclaimed before their argument got out of hand. "I have made my decision. Xyllis, I do indeed find your explanation more credible. Astra my child, I apologize for putting you through this a second time."

The Princess smiled. "I understand, mother."

Vincent was saddened but not surprised. "Very well, your majesty. I hope you are not making a mistake, but that is your concern. I suppose these two and I will be on our way then."

"No."

This surprised him. "No?"

Helia glared at Vincent sternly. "I don't know who or what is responsible for this situation - or why you have sought to perpetuate it. What I do know is that I will not accede to allowing it to continue. You will leave Aquilaria forthwith and not return. And as much as it dismays me, these two," she indicated that two girls still attempting to woo him, "Will be taken to a local bawdy house so that they may resume the career they are so obviously suited for."

Vincent was flabbergasted. "But - Queen Helia! You are condemning them to life as bawdy girls!"

"Oh, but that's what I wanna be!" giggled Freda.

"Yes, that other stuff's not any fun!" agreed Astra.

"You cannot do this to them!" Vincent exclaimed. "They deserve better than this fate!"

"Their 'fate', as you call it, is none of your concern!" Xyllis snapped.

"I will not allow it!"

"What you will and will not allow is of no concern to us," Helia said, her own patience almost at an end. "I am ordering you to leave now - while you still may!"

  1. Vincent reluctantly agrees, but promised the two he will restore them.
  2. Vincent agrees, and leaves without another word.
  3. Vincent leaves, but transports Freda and Astra with him.
  4. Vincent leaves, but transports everyone with him.
  5. Vincent refuses, and Helia orders his arrest.
  6. Vincent refuses, and a magical battle with Xyllis ensues.
  7. Before anyone can react, Norla the crone appears.
  8. Before anyone can react, Princess Astra charges Vincent.

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