Naga stayed in the island for two more days to rest and train. The old priest, Father Justus, visited Naga as well to congratulate him for the success of his mission and to give news about recent events in the city."Take care. I"ll visit the mansion again." Naga said and smiled.
His butler, Theodore, bowed and replied, This place is yous master. We will wait for your return."
Naga smiled and lightly bowed. He along with his new two subordinates went to the portal connected to the town"s church.
"Let"s go." Naga said to Hextor and Draxus. Before entering the portal, he looked back as well and bowed to Sir Lucas and Bishop Luciano.
"G.o.d Bless you, Young Naga. Are you not going to ask us what we will do with the door?" The bishop said and smiled.
"No. It"s yours now and the deity gave permission. That"s all I need to know." Naga smiled.
Bishop Luciano smiled back but didn"t respond.
"Hahaha! Take care, Naga!" Lucas said and smiled.
The group entered the portal and after a minute of walking they reached the other end and was greeted by Father Justus and thw guards.
"Welcome back." The old priest smiled.
"Thank you, Father Justus. Did you bring the item you mentioned to me yesterday?" Naga lightly bowed and responded.
"Yes. This necklace will help covering the dragon aura of Sir Hextor. It is blessed by the church of the holy dragon and Bishop Luciano helped me with it." Father Justus gave the necklace to Hextor.
"Thank you. I am thankful to your church and to the Holy King." Hextor said and accepted the necklace.
Draxus received a pure dragon bloodline as well but he is still a human so it is much easier for him to cover his dragon aura. He is not worried about it too. He doesn"t care since he knows that there are a lot of people who were gifted of dragon blood that are still alive.
The group went outside the church after talking with the priest. A carriage with the City Lord Mansion"s Crest design is waiting outside.
"Greetings, Lord Naga." A mansion"s official greeted and bowed.
Naga smiled. Like what father Justus said, the mansion is now in full partnership with their house and Lord Willard already told the City Lord about his current status. Before going back, Naga asked Father Justus to notify the House of Iron Crow and his Silver Sparrow about his safe retun. Also, he asked to send notification to the City Lord"s mansion that he will visit them today to discuss a certain matter.
Naga was escorted to the City Lord"s office where both Bella and the City Lord are waiting.
"Good day to you Lord Naga. Welcome back." The City Lord lightly bowed and said.
"Lord?" Bella was surprised. Her sister didn"t tell her all the details about the House of Iron Crow yet.
Naga looked at them smiling and he lightly bowed. He went to one of the chairs and sat down.
Draxus and Hextor stood next to Naga"s chair. The City Lord and her guards were astonished upon noticing the two"s powerful aura.
"Young n.o.ble Naga is truly a supreme lord." The City Lord thought.
"The church informed me ahead of time that you want to talk about one of our treasures." The City Lord asked.
"Yes. A gem." Naga replied.
"A gem? A jewelry?" Bella asked. She was surprised and didn"t know why Naga wanted a gem.
"By gem, do you mean... the one they called Eye of The Great Serpent?" The City Lord asked.
"Yes, it is. I hope that the respected City Lord will grant this selfish wish of mine." Naga responded.
He continued, "The City will definitely earn a lot. We will be able to bring back Azure Heaven"s prestige much faster too."
"They said that the gem is cursed and evil. Are you planning to use it?" Bella asked. She remembered hearing stories about the gem from her grandfather and she was afraid that Naga might harm himself because of the gem.
"No, I will not use it." Naga responded and shook his head lightly.
"Then why?" Bella asked curiously. However, she felt relief.
"It is them. They asked your help." The City Lord said and looked at Naga seriously.
"Yes, respected City Lord." He said.
He continued after a few seconds and this time his presence is commanding and dignified, "There would be no problem with the trade off. Azure Heaven will get something in return and we will get a.s.sistance from them once needed too. Also, their main people will leave the city after so we can make sure that the city will not be harmed. The House of Iron Crow is fully supporting the city now as well and we will stand next to Azure Heaven no matter what. That I can a.s.sure you." Naga said and bowed to the City Lord.
Everyone felt how serious and determined Naga was. They were all convinced that this kid is trustworthy and powerful. They all looked at the City Lord and waited for her response. Even Bella is full of antic.i.p.ation. She didn"t expect Naga to be this serious.
"City Lord, you can trust our young master"s word." Draxus said. He exuded a portion of his magical presence too.
"Too strong!" Not just the City Lord but everyone felt his powerful presence. It is too overbearing too.
"Boom!" "They can have it, dear child." A calm yet powerful voice was heard by everyone.
"Grandfather!" The City Lord and Bella were stunned.
"The supreme general!" the guards were surprised.
Naga smiled. He was happy hearing that voice. He knew that real master of the mansion gave him the permission.
"Thank you venerable supreme general. This youngster appreciate your grace and kindness." Naga bowed and said politely.
"Yes, grandfather." The City Lord bowed as well.
The door opened and a hooded man entered then kneeled while holding a box.
The City Lord looked at Naga and continued, "Young master Naga, here is the Eye of the Great Serpent."
Hextor moved forward and picked up the box. He looked at the hooded man and lightly bowed. After that, the hooded man vanished through the shadow.
"Thank you. You can always ask our House of Iron Crow for any a.s.sistance you need." Naga said and smiled.
"Young Naga, that cult... they may not harm Azure Heaven directly but what they will do may cause a continental or even a world crisis in the future. A lot of people might die and become sacrifices. Can you bear with that consequence? Can your conscience do?" The calm old man asked.
His voice were heard by everyone and they all looked at Naga. Draxus and Hextor just miled.
"Old man, if you just know how many countries and kingdoms were destroyed because of me back then." Naga thought to himself.
"As long as there are people with contrasting great ambition and as long as those people have fanatics then there would be no peace in this world. We give them the gem or not, if they are planning to do evil, they will do evil." Naga said.
He continued, "Men are born ambitious. Many were born hungry for power. Many believe that they are the savior. Not everyone share the same belief. Not everyone have the same concept of peace. Who knows who will destroy the world first? Who knows what a real world crisis can be?"
The room became silent and they are just looking at Naga. The old man didn"t respond as well.
Naga looked at everyone and said before standing up, "Before we worry about a continental or a world crisis, we should worry first about our city"s strength. As long as we are powerful enough then we will survive."