Chapter 66: Leaving the CapitalRoyal capital, Viscount Gauvain"s mansion.
A puppet Raven flew from the east at high speed and landed on a black-haired warrior"s shoulder. He stood in the courtyard with stern expression while practicing sword arts. You could see the red elemental energy covered his body and emitting almost like a fire.
"Hm? Letter from Lord Murius, huh!" Watson quickly grabbed that puppet, then opened that scroll and started reading.
"Oh? Even Lord Murius is after this elf, huh. That makes our job easier." His black eyes glinted. He quickly sheathed his sword then moved towards inside the mansion. Unlike Baron Auguinare"s estate, this was almost two times larger.
Once he entered the hall, Watson went directly to the right side and arrived in front of a luxurious decorative wooden gate. If you look closer, you would see all those flower-like structures carved in that door originally were real gold.
Knock! Knock!
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"Come in."
Click!
Once Watson entered that room, he immediately gave that scroll towards Viscount Gauvain. Viscount"s expression turned into a frown as he started reading.
"Why is the Order of the dead elite member live in that land?" He felt something was amiss.
"I don"t know, my lord. But from what Necromancer Murius said in this letter, I think this elf might affect their plan to undo the seal."
"Hmm, So what should we do now? Killing that elf is not an easy thing, after all, he already became a n.o.ble of Peral Kingdom."
"My lord! Why not ask that Count Tibal for help?" Viscount"s lips curved up as he heard Watson"s words. In the past two-three weeks, he also heard about that count Tibal"s soldiers. They were monitoring that Elf"s movement whenever he went out. After Viscount asked the other n.o.bles, he found out the reason.
"That old b.a.s.t.a.r.d hasn"t given up on that fairy yet. Count Tibal will definitely go and try something to get that fairy during their journey to Alastall territory."
"Watson, send a letter to Count Tibal. Tell him we will cooperate with him to finish this, Baron." Without any hesitation, he made up his mind to cooperate with that Count.
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It"s been over two weeks after the death of King Seawallus. Abium sat inside his room in Baron Auguinare"s mansion while reading the recent reports that Lily gave him earlier. Abium already began to teach advanced sword techniques and warrior cultivation techniques to everyone.
Helena also slowly began to progress both in her cultivation and also managed to finally link her mind to world tree using that Nature"s leaf. Nature magic, an ability of the sentient mind to merge with plants and then to manipulate it.
Learning and performing Nature Magic were long processes, but the results would be quite spectacular. Now, she even managed to cast a nature spell called Nature light and also can able to manipulate vines.
From the information Azolla gave him, all Helena now has to do was concentrate on expanding the connection between her mind and nature, then she would be able to manipulate plants. Once she finally forms a connection between the world tree, then she would be rose to become an official druid.
"It almost works the same as the followers of G.o.d!" Abium once heard if those church followers have become more faith with their G.o.d, then they would rose from apprentice follower to a priest. If they devoted themselves and attracted the attention of their G.o.d, then they would have a chance to rank up.
Also, in the past few days, Abium started to notice some peoples were causing trouble in the city.
He could also feel the atmosphere inside the royal city becoming tense nowadays. Reports of several people missing news caused some chaos.
Cult members? Or thieves guild members? Abium didn"t know, but he knew crown prince would take care of the things from now on. He doesn"t even have to worry about Crown Prince being killed here anytime soon.
Moreover, Former king Lucius announced, the crowning ceremony will be held in six months. Although It made some n.o.bles dissatisfied, they would have to bear with that for now and would ally with others. From his calculations, they will only oppose the royal family only after that n.o.ble gathering, that would happen before the crowning ceremony.
"It"s time for me to go and visit my territory."
Yesterday, Baron and his disciples already went back to their territory, leaving Abium, Helena, and others behind. Every day, Abium also feeling restless while keeping Sara inside the Royal capital.
All those influential figures already saw that girl"s appearance clearly during that a.s.sa.s.sination. So if the news got out, the royal knights would seize him and others then put them under trial. As for her elder sister Lily, she hadn"t caused him any problem, and both sisters seem to get along with Helena and others. As he was in deep thought, suddenly, he heard running footsteps from outside.
Knock! Knock.
"Come in."
Soon, a girl around ten-year-old with green hair opened the door.
"Helena said … Ah! I think she told me she wants a cake." Camilla hobbled as she spoke while averting her eyes.
"Liar! You forgot what she told her earlier, didn"t you? Ha! let"s go." Abium rubbed his template and walked out of his room. Soon, that girl slowly shrunk into a small figure and flew after him.
Once both came out of the mansion, Abium saw a large carriage stood outside. A symbol of a firebird was carved on both sides, which gave a unique beauty.
It was the Lufiel household"s symbol that king Seawallus gave him before his death. He quickly noticed many grains bundles, empty barrels, swords, shields, clothes, etc. placed on the garden.
"Abi! I brought everything you mentioned earlier. Also, why do you need this much scrolls and chalk?" Helena narrowed her eyes.
"You will understand later. Where are those girls?"
"Sara already entered the carriage along with her sister and waiting for us. So, when we are going to leave?" Helena asked with excitement while patting that small figure with her forefinger. Behind her was Kuran carrying an ale bottle while gazing at the mansion with a fl.u.s.tered face.
"I think we should go as soon as possible. Go get your belongings." Abium said and walked on the garden and slightly tapped his finger. Soon, all of those materials stored inside his ring.
Meanwhile, Helena dragged Kuran into the mansion to get their things. Abium told Helena earlier to buy a ma.s.sive amount of food and other materials for Claude"s group.
He got a message yesterday from Claude as the group already reached Moondale town, that was the territory of Baron Harry. Claude also mentioned that prices for the food over there were very high, and they could only hold for another two weeks with the remaining rations they have.
Soon, Helena and Kuran walked out of the mansion while carrying their belongings as Butler James followed them. Soon, everyone bid farewell to the butler and entered the carriage.
"My Lord, Shall we head out?"
The coachmen asked whether they should leave.
"Yes, let"s go."
Abium casually gave a command to go.
Half an hour. They would arrive at the southern gate exit of the capital in half an hour.
Clunk.
The carriage started to move.
The carriage didn"t stop anywhere and directly moved towards the southern gate. The gate that Abium"s carriage was heading towards was a different gate than the gate that commoners used. They were heading out from n.o.ble"s exit, which would allow them to go through much faster.
"The capital really looks different now."
That was what came out of Helena"s mouth based on what Helena saw through the window.
"Well, Peoples are anxious not only because of death the monarch but also afraid of what will happen next."
"Hm? What will happen next?" Helena asked with puzzlement.
"Kingdom"s n.o.bles already started to show dissatisfaction to the royal family in the open. You saw their shouts and disagreement in that banquet, right?"
Kuran, who laid near to him, suddenly opened his eyes and asked with a flushed face.
"Are ya saying a civil war is going to happen here like Keris kingdom?"
"It"s already started, Kuran. There will be no Academic mages who will be there to interfere with this because of some agreement. The only person who is t.i.tled with n.o.bility will have the qualification to partic.i.p.ate in this civil war." Abium replied honestly.
"That means except you, I think only two more first-tier mages are still keeping their t.i.tle, right?" Abium nodded at Helena"s guess.
"What about those newly appointed royal mages?" Lily asked. In the last few days, she was the one who was continually gathering all the information about what was happening inside the city.
"They will only interfere if royal family members are in trouble."
"So, the reason you chose to accept the n.o.ble t.i.tle is because of this, huh?" Helena azure eyes narrowed.
"Well, I do need one territory in the future anyway, so I chose it."
Kuran suddenly took out a gla.s.s out of nowhere and poured some alcohol then started drinking while the whole carriage filled with the smell of alcohol.
Abium stared at him for a long time before sighed helplessly.
"So, why did ya chose that isolated territory lad."
"I do have the same doubt. Why didn"t you chose some territories near to the capital?" Helena also gave a curious look at him and asked. Meanwhile, Sara and Lily sat there, listening to their discussion with a close look.
Both of them even feeling some restless, and Sara even suspicious of Abium. Only the appearance of that fairy and this girl made her feel secure. She thought it was her fault that this elf used her elder sister.
"Dad! Where are you? Why are you taking so much time?" Soon, she heard that elf"s reply that brought her back to reality.
"In the future, I don"t want my territory to be under others" control. So, Alastall woodlands will be the perfect option to create an independent city near to that seash.o.r.e."
Inside the carriage, everyone suddenly went silent.
"Independent territory, huh! I wonder if the kingdom will agree to your demand, lad."
"Everything is based on strength Kuran." That dwarf nodded his head and signaled him it was already time.
"Get ready."
Sara nodded her head and held her sister"s hand tightly with the same nervousness. Abium started to cast a spell as he sends mana into that illusion spell model in his mind.
"Mirage."
Soon Abium let out a sigh and lazily laid on the seat. Helena and Kuran started to rub their eyes. Because what"s in front of them was just empty seats!
Although if one looks closely, they would see some shadows. But it would be enough to fool these normal royal guards.
A moment later, the carriage stopped in front of the n.o.ble"s gate, and Abium could hear Coachman"s voice and someone else"s voice.
Knock! Knock. Knock!
"My lord, the royal guard wishes to verify the occupants."
Bang!
Helena"s foot kicked the carriage door open in annoyance. Abium could see Coachman"s relaxed expression, as well as the anxious expression of the Royal guard.
"Go ahead."
The inside of the carriage was full of the smell of alcohol. Kuran"s extremely flushed face and this stretch made it very clear he had been drinking when entering the carriage.
The Royal guard called over the other guard to look through the carriage that was full of empty bottles and dresses and gave the approval.
"Everything looks fine."
The coachman slowly closed the door while the Royal guard bowed him.
Creak! Click.
The door closed completely, and the carriage made its way through the gate and exited the capital.
After the carriage moved towards the eastern road, Abium started to speak.
"From now on, you will be much safer than before."
Lily, who was no longer invisible, started to smile.