The Life of an Overpowered Elf

Bree sat happily in the back of a wagon, her staff currently in ring mode. As it was a reasonably bright day, Bree had her hood on her head to keep her eyes in some shade. Acting as the horse was Orion, sitting in the Driver's seat, and Directing him was Daisy; Winnie was circling them from above, and because Manfred was in charge of feeding everyone, Winnie had assigned Boris to the team. The Liger Man was hard at work looking out at the forest, trying to spot anything he and his husband could use for ingredients.

"Blueberry bush," he noted. Winnie looked to the spot he had pointed out. She was connected to everyone telepathically and was crafting a map with magic, marking everything they encountered with great detail.

"I've added it; we'll send some of the Axol-lights out when we return,"

"That name still feels wrong," Bree muttered. Sensing his moment to shine, Boris turned to Bree and held out his hand dramatically.

"I was just thinking the same thing, Lady Bree," He declared, "How about we call them Axol-Mights!"

"You fool," Winnie said in his head. "You have to ask her if you can give your opinion! You can't just blurt out an idea and expect her to…"

"Why, that's a fantastic name," Bree cheered, punctuating her sentence with a couple of claps. "Axol-Mights is perfect!" Winnie nearly froze in the sky.

"A Test!" She realized, "Oh, how foolish, her complaints were a test! Boris, I must apologize for my foolishness,"

"No worries," Boris responded proudly before looking to Bree with confidence, "You already had that name picked out, right?" he asked confidently. "It's clear you were just waiting for one of us to realize it to prove we can think outside the box,"

"How very clever of you," Bree said, lying as best she could to "I'm surprised it took so long to be honest,"

"How pathetic of me," Winnie said sadly, "Overlooking something so obvious, I must make amends for my failure as soon as I can," While Boris basked in his glory, Orion's ears perked.

"Orion smells the scent of humans," he called out. Daisy readied herself to draw her blade upon her master's command.

"Lady Winnie, we are not yet at the Human Settlement, nor are we closing in on the road; please be advised they will most likely try something underhanded in an attempt to gain the advantage should they be looking for a fight," Before they could advance with caution Bree jumped out of the Carriage, using her floating spell she hovered in the air for a moment before shooting off in the direction of what sounded to be a battle, not one to leave strangers to die if she could help it.

"Quick, follow our Mistress," Daisy commanded.

"Orion follows best of all!" Orion replied before running in the direction Bree had gone off in.

Bree came to a stop and found three humans in fighting gear battling what looked to be a small Forest Giant, small for a Giant at least; it slammed its arms into the ground and attempted to crush the three humans, a Younger-looking Man with Black hair holding Twin knives, an Older Gentleman with a Katana, and a woman brandishing a Greatsword with a Fiery red mane of hair.

"Stand strong," The woman said as she braced herself, "It has our scent; we can't let it get away again," The woman rushed it and dodged the Giant's long arms, slashing at his Legs, the slash barely leaving a red mark against his skin. The Man with the Katana ran forward and jumped back as the Giant swung at him, swinging at its arms with the same results the woman had had. The One with the Knives made no sign of running at the creature and instead backed away, fear in his eyes.

"Doren, Stand your ground," The woman barked out. The man with the knives stopped running, and Bree smiled. Though afraid and angry, he ran at the Giant screaming, throwing his knives at it to no avail. He slid to a stop and tried to turn and run, only for his momentum and attempted turn to combine into a fall.

"Oh, that's no good," Bree said as she appeared beside him and kicked him out of the Giants attack path while dodging it herself. Bree moved across the ground and came to a rest next to the woman, staring at her in stunned silence.

"I hope you don't mind, but the fact that he was willing to try was enough to make me intervene," Bree smiled. The woman looked shocked but stood her ground as the Giant screamed.

"Thank you," The woman said curtly, "But this beast has killed 12 of my best men; I can't let a wandering stranger lose her life after saving the life of one of my own,"

"Oh no," Bree chuckled. "I'm not going to fight him; I have a giant cat to do that for me." As soon as Bree finished speaking, a large shadow burst forth from the forest, and Orion cried out his war cry.

"Orion is best fighter of all," he declared. The Giant turned and was greeted by Orion's front paws slamming into his face, knocking him into the trees on impact. Upon landing, Orion got onto his front paws and held up his front ones, giving him the vague appearance of a massive bear. "Orion defeats all who dare attack Mistress Bree," as the Giant pulled himself up, Daisy and Boris arrived.

"Apologies, My Lady," Daisy said with a bow, "But Orion has destroyed the Carriage,"

"Yeah, none of my followers take me getting swung at lightly, but Orion was already bounding towards me, so I knew he'd strike first," the woman and her two men backed away from Orion.

"What an odd group of creatures!" she noted before looking at Bree. What even are you?

"Why, that is our Lord," Winnie said as she landed behind the woman, "Mistress Bree," The woman looked at Winnie for a moment before Bree spoke up and stole her attention.

"And what might your name be?" She asked politely.

"I am Jaden, the lead protector of Greenwater," She Replied, Standing at attention and hitting her chest with a fist. "This is good; if this monster lady and her minions help us, we might have a fighting chance,"

"Boris," Bree called out casually, "would you take care of that Giant," There was a moment of silence before Boris turned to her.

"Me, Ma'am?" he asked with a tinge of fear.

"Oh, Don't worry; I have absolute confidence that you can easily beat that beast all on your own,"

"Then have no fear," Boris declared, any sense of fear gone, "Your confidence in me alone is all the power I need!" The elderly human helped Doren to his feet and looked at Boris.

"He must be a powerful fighter," The old man muttered as he stroked his mustache, "To entrust him to fight a Feral Giant all alone shows a great amount of trust,"

"Stop yammering and help me up, Olu," Doren demanded as the old man picked him up.

Boris walked towards the Giant and held up his fists in preparation.

"Is he so confident he doesn't need his weapon?" Jaden asked

"Hmm? Oh, Boris doesn't use weapons," Bree shrugged, "unless you count his hands, that is," The Giant looked down at Boris and yowled; Bree, having Universal Translation, decided it was best not to repeat the Ville's words the Giant threw at Boris.

"My oh my," Boris licked his lips. "How would you like to be a part of my next masterpiece," Boris ran at the Giant, who responded with a punch. Boris quickly jumped over his arm and landed on it, running up the length of it. He swung his hands up and grasped them in each other before slamming them into the giants shoulder. With an echoing crack, his fist broke through the Giant's skin, mussels, and bone. And just like that, Boris severed the arm with one blow.

The Giant screamed in pain as Boris grabbed the Severed arm. It turned into pure Grey light before dissolving into nothing as Boris stored it in his inventory.

"Thank you," Boris said as the Giant fell, covering the bloody wound that had once been its arm. "My Mistress loves trying new and exotic foods, and I can tell from the smell of your blood that once you've been skinned and properly cleaned, your meat will taste exquisite, jerky, burgers, oh, the things I'll make," The Giant visibly struggled to stand back up. Once back on his feet, He turned towards the trees, trying to run. Boris didn't bother chasing him as Winnie's wings began glowing, and she shot in front of the Giant with a disgusted look.

"Mistress Bree did not excuse you, beast," she said simply before swinging her wings forward and sending out a blast of wind that pushed the Giant backward with enough force to lose his footing.

As he was flying backward, Boris jumped, his hands clenched together again, as he dropped and swung his fists into the Giant's neck, cleanly decapitating it. The body became pure gray light, and after a moment, Boris landed as the Giant's head hit the ground and rolled to a stop. Boris stood proud as Daisy and Orion clapped for him.

"Very well done," Bree said happily before turning to Jaden. "Now then, I don't suppose you could tell us where this Greenwater place is, could you?" Jaden took a moment to reply before tuning to Bree.

"I would be delighted to," She said, a tinge of fear evident in her voice. Bree decided to overlook Jaden's fear; since Bree had a handful of powerful monsters about to march towards her home, she felt the fear understandable. "Greenwater is a place where Monsters and Humans live together peacefully, so you and your friends should receive the utmost respect,"

"Very well then," Bree replied casually. So long as you give your word that the town's people will be respectful, then all should go well."

Bree made her way to Orion to give him his pets as a reward for a job well done, while Jaden made her way to Doren and Olu.

"What now, boss?" Doren asked as he looked at Bree's group and watched everyone join in on giving Orion scritches. I doubt we can take most, if not any, of the larger monsters, but if we took out the bug-eyed lady, then maybe…" Doren's train of thought was cut off when Olu smacked him upside the head.

"You will do no such thing," He said sternly, "To return saving our lives with plans of betrayal is unthinkable,"

"But they're monsters," Doren growled, "Powerful monsters at that! We can't just-"

"This is why I hate training newbies from Ironfell," Jaden groaned inwardly before speaking aloud. Just shut up and follow me, and remember you're a Greenwater Protection Squad member now. We only fight those who threaten Greenwater, and so far as I can see, Ms.Bree and her monsters just helped us kill that threat." Doren said something under his breath. Olu heard his murmurs and responded by smackin' him again.

"It would seem the one you saved personally wants you dead," Winnie said irritably. "The other two seem to recognize your greatness and are repeatedly smacking him. Want me to end him for you, my lady?"

"If he tries to kill me, you're welcome to off him," Bree said simply, "Until then, just ignore him,"

"Understood," Winnie confirmed with a bow.

"Orion, grab that Giant's head; if they have no use for it past proof of the kill, I'm sure I can think of something,"

"Orion carries best of all," Orion declared as he got on his hind legs and picked up the head, throwing it over his shoulder and using the tuft of hair atop the Giant's head to carry it.

"Please do lead on," Bree said as she walked towards the three humans. The three led the way, and Bree followed, with only one question nagging at her mind: "Are my eyes really that big?"

The group's walk through the forest was short. They quickly found a paved walkway less than half a Kilometer from where they had fought the Giant. The three humans led the way, with all her followers trailing behind Bree.

Doren looked back at them; Bree smiled and waved at him when Daisy spoke up.

"Wherever it is we are going, it's not the place we were originally going to," She said as she looked around, "Our destination was due east; we're currently going southeast,"

"All good," Bree said with a shrug, secretly jealous Daisy seemed to know what direction she was facing at all times, "A village is a village, so long as we can get some meat samples and identify where they came from, we should be good to start sending out hunting parties,"

"Did you hear that?" Doren demanded, "They're looking for meat samples, they're going to attack, we must strike first,"

"Fool," Olu said simply. "If that was their goal, then we are all the meat samples they would need. They must be new to the area. Maybe settlers from across the Lunar Sea who don't know what kind of animal is readily available and what is low in population. Maybe we should offer a map with a few good hunting and gathering spots marked as thanks?"

"Of course," Winnie realized, easily overhearing the humans talk. "That is what the map was for; while Mistress Bree may not need a map, the Axol-Mights would so they could hunt and gather in the area,"

"I don't like the look of the bird," Doren muttered, "It's up to something,"

"Doren," Jaden said in a calm but irritated tone, "stop trying to think of a way to pick a fight with a group of monsters that saved your ass, then killed the beast that was thoroughly kicking it in the first place," Olu punctuated Jaden's statement with a slap to the back of Doren's head.

"I agree; stop trying to get us all killed; I plan to die of old age, thank you very much," The group walked on in silence for around twenty minutes before the town of Greenwater came into sight.

Bree figured the name must have come from the lake next to the town, the water glistening an oddly pretty yet venomous-looking shade of green.

"I do hope you don't mind me asking," Bree looked at the lake curiously as she spoke, "But why is the water green?"

"About fifty or so years ago, the King and his men came down here and turned it green with a magical artifact, something about tourism; all it achieved was making people think the water was poisonous or cursed. In the end, the King cut his losses and sold the town off to the town's local hero, Gregory Belin. We are now a tiny private nation, and we accept anyone cast out of their homelands, within reason."

"Like young Doren here," Olu said, patting him hard. "Fool that he is, I'm sure he'll find a place, assuming he can get over his bias against monsters,"

"There is no bias," Doren replied confidently, "Monsters only live to serve or die; a Powerful Monster should serve a Powerful human master, not a de-formed bug-eyed hag who can't even find her way out of the woods,"

"My, how very rude," Bree noted merrily, "And you even went out of your way to mock my eyes," She chuckled, "I shan't make the mistake of saving you again,"

"I had that Giant right where I wanted it," Doren shot back, "And I bet that Harpy of yours was using some spell to increase your speed, just like when she used magic to blast the Giant back, so don't pretend like you're anything but a weak little lady surrounded by strong monsters,"

"Olu, could you smack him again for me?" Bree asked politely. He said nothing and obliged with a slap. "Thank you," Bree continued walking calmly but could feel the anger from her followers building up at Doren's words. "Don't mind him; he's not worthy of your time," she informed them.

"I am aware, my Lady," Winnie replied, "I will not kill him unless he attempts to kill you, just as you told me,"

"Right," Daisy, Boris, and Orion all confirmed. Upon approaching the town, they found a handful of humans and Monsters standing guard along the road. The monsters in question mostly seemed to be Human-like animals.

"Commander Jaden has returned," one of them called out. The line split, and an elder-looking Lion Man approached them. His mane was nearly all gray, and he wore simple maroon robes with a dark brown sash wrapped around his chest vertically and around his waist. He held a wooden walking stick and walked with a noticeable left leg limp.

"Heavy casualties, I see," he sighed as he looked at the three returning members of a twelve-man feral hunting team. Has the Feral Giant at least been taken care of?" Orion stepped forward in response. Many of the guards drew their weapons as he walked up the Lion. Orion flung the head of the Giant over his shoulders and onto the ground.

"Orion delivers best of all," He declared proudly before turning away, flopping back onto all fours, and taking his place behind Bree.

"Wonderful," The Lion said, "And you brought company, passing visitors I hope; I doubt even we can care for a cat that big,"

"Visiting settlers," Jaden replied, "We believe they have set up camp not too far from here.

"About three hours away," Bree said as she looked up at the sky, "maybe less since we stopped to fight that Giant,"

"I thank you," The Lion said with a half bow that looked like it hurt, even if only a little; Bree returned his polite gesture with her own, "I am Gregory Belin,"

"And I am Bree," Upon giving her name, she heard a scoff and looked at Doren irritably, her patience with him wearing thinner by the moment.

"How can we trust this chick if she won't even give us her last name,"

"I have no First, last, or middle name," Bree replied, "Where I come from, we have a single name, and the name that belongs to me is Bree,"

"Yeah, right," Doren said as he pointed at her in accusation, "This bug-eyed lady controls four stronger monsters, two of them strong enough to fight a Giant, one of unknown strength, and another that could easily have killed it in one blow!"

Belin looked at Bree in thought, "One blow?" he asked, "I would love to meet the fellow with that strength,"

"Oh, that was Boris," Bree said as Boris walked forward and stood before Belin in silence.

"A Liger?" he asked with a shine in his eye. I've never seen one in person before; what a rare treat. Do tell Mr.Boris, since you have the might to back your words up, do you vouch for Ms.Bree?"

"Mistress Bree is my master," Boris said firmly, "I only attacked the Giant because she asked me to dispose of it; my might is her might,"

"Well then, I fail to see the problem," Belin decided, "From the sounds of it if Ms.Bree here wanted to, she would just have her friends end us," Belin looked like he wanted to bow but after a side glance at him left leg chose to speak politely, "Allow me to welcome you all to Greenwater formally,"

"Why thank you," Bree said, bowing to him, her followers following suit.

"Any creature who shows Mistress Bree the respect she is due is a creature of taste," Winnie gave Doren a side glace of disgust as she spoke, fully convinced not being allowed to kill him was nothing more than her Mistress testing her patience, she just had to wait.

"Oh, how rude," Bree said after a moment. I should introduce everyone." Doren walked away from them in irritation as she began doing just that and disappeared into the town.

"That boy is trouble," Olu said once Doren was gone.

"I thought you said he had great promise," Bree questioned with a sly smile.

"He does," Jaden confirmed. "But skill doesn't excuse a life motto of 'I'm justified in being a jerk if I don't like them,' and since he doesn't like any non-human races..."

"That's pathetic," Bree responded blandly, "Olu, would you be willing to show Boris around your town? I couldn't help but notice you overheard why we were out and about in the woods to begin with,"

"Happily," Olu smiled, "Come, Sir Boris. I'll show you the meat, see if we can't get the location of some hunting grounds, and maybe look into getting a trade route going." Boris bowed to Bree before leaving with Olu, smiling at being promoted from Mr. to Sir.

"Winnie, I know you are none too fond of other people, so feel free to continue your aerial sweep and finish making that map,"

"Thank you, my lady," Winnie replied before opening her wings and taking flight.

"Daisy, you and Orion will be with me," Bree said happily.

"Orion, best companion of all," Orion said proudly.

"My actions will be my praise," Daisy replied as she and Orion took their places on either side of their Mistress. Belin and Jaden motioned the guards away, and the two led Bree and her two companions into the town to show them around.

Just as Bree entered the town, Doren went to a building near the lake and knocked twice, counting to three and knocking four more times. The door opened, and he walked into an empty room.

"That fool Belin had just let several powerful monsters into our town," He snarled as he stormed across the empty room. "I warned them all this day would come; this is exactly why King Odren sent us here! This town is a disease that must be culled from the land before it can allowed to spread,"

Doren looked at a lone flag resting in front of a makeshift throne: the Insignia for Odren's Kingdom, a black flag with a white triangle. Inside the triangle, a human hand was crushing a bone. "Monsters are only fit to serve; anyone who thinks otherwise must be purged along with any monster too weak to serve a purpose,"

Doren grinned. "I shall give that Bree woman an opportunity; when she answers me, the attack begins," He wrote something down on a scroll and crushed it; the scroll turned to ash in his hand, and the message was sent out to his men undercover in the town. "they will aim several enslavement spells at the Liger. Should Bree decline to bow before me and give me command of her servants, as I know she will, I'll just kill her. And then take that Liger as my servant,"

Doren's grin grew wide as he imagined Boris bowing to him, "With him, we will take this town with ease, and all these worthless creatures will finally be serving their purpose; once the monsters are in our control, we can move on and kill the humans, their weak ideals are a poison and must be culled,"

Doren laughed as he sat on the throne. "This town will be mine before the day ends,"