6kv Chapter 207: You know when you guys came to visit me?
Chapter 207: You know when you guys came to visit me?
Lumina, In Dawn Kingdom.
A massive castle painted in pure white and sky blue, adorned with marble, stood prominently.
Inside the castle, a figure sat upon a throne opulently designed with gold and platinum. The throne exuded an aura of unattainability.
The person on the throne peered at two individuals kneeling before them. The figure's features were blurred, and a faint fog masked their face, creating an air of danger.
"Tell me everything about that man" commanded an emotionless, authoritative voice that resonated within the chamber.
"Yes, My Lord" responded a white-masked lady, lifting her head to comply.
She continued, "His name is Asher Eli, born in Lucca Village on the outskirts of our Dawn Kingdom, near the fiend Forgotten Land. His late mother was a farmer, and his late father, Aspen, served as a Village Guardian.
Three and a half years ago, Lucca Village fell prey to a sudden monster rampage, leaving Asher Eli as the sole survivor. He later attended the admission test for the Nex this year and received support from the Ruler of the Fallen Continent, the Vampire Queen. And..."
As the white-masked lady provided further information, a pondering sound emanated from the figure.
"Hmmm?" mused the figure, "There is not much information about this man".
"I humbly ask for your forgiveness, My lord, but these are all the available details about that man" the white-masked lady said, bowing her head.
"...Maybe that woman tampered with every piece of information" muttered the figure.
"Yes?" inquired the white-masked lady, picking up on the inaudible comment.
"No, it's nothing. Be careful around him, Rose Dawn....You may leave now" instructed the figure, and Rose Dawn, the white-masked lady, disappeared.
"..."
"...Aspen? Hmm? Isn't he your husband, Mariel Phoenix?"
"Yes, My Lord. That man was my ex-husband" answered a crimson-haired woman as she lifted her head.
"The Current Duke's Brother, Right?"
"Yes, My Lord"
"....A Frost Phoenix...ahh...Hmm?....Then he is also your son, I presume?"
"...N-No, My Lord, Even I just got to know him recently"
"Does that man, Asher possess awakened bloodline abilities?" questioned the figure further.
".....I am not sure, My Lord" Mariel replied, showing an awkward expression, uncertain about whether Eli had truly awakened or not.
"...Hmm?" The figure leaned back on the throne, pondering, 'Why is Adriana, and that woman interested in him? And not only that....the corruption of dark mana. He is not affected by dark mana? Something is going on and....'.
The figure recalled those sky-blue eyes, observing everyone from a distance with deadly intent, sending shivers down their spines.
"....Bring him here alone" That figure leaned forward.
"....May I kn--"
"I am not asking you, Mariel Phoenix. I am ordering you, and you don't need to know" pressed the emotionless voice.
"..." Mariel bowed her head, enduring the immense pressure greater than what Eli and others had felt from Dungeon Walker.
"Sorry for the rudeness; I shall obey your order, My Lord".
"Leave"
After Mariel left, the figure looked down.
A massive golden door-like structure was built beneath the throne, adorned with winged pictures of thousands of feathers.
'Sigh' The figure sighed.
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In Iguanas Continent
Nestled between the highest mountain and the deepest valley, a castle stood, surpassing both in height and depth.
Within the castle,
"So, this is all the information you have!" resounded an authoritative voice, echoing throughout the castle.
In a dimly lit chamber, only two large golden vertical slit eyes shone brightly. The eyes fixated on a creature with Human-Bird, its black beak trembled as the black feathers on its hands shed on the ground.
"Forgive me, forgive me... Your Majesty!" the creature as it tried to flap its two wing-like hands.
"....snort. Tell that rebellious bastard to be careful of that guy if he wants to live. Avoid that human as much as possible. That human must be related to 'that thing'. Getting information about that human now is useless....hmmm...Now, leave"
"Y-Yes, You Majesty!!" The creature said as it hurriedly left the place by flapping its wings as the black feathers fell on the ground....it's a feature akin to the crow's feather.
As the creature departed,
Flora Continent
"You should rest for a few days, and don't exert yourself too much, young man" an old man wearing a white robe said as he moved to attend to others.
Eli observed his body and did a bit of stretching before putting on a T-shirt, 'My body feels really light and the drug's.....' Eli stared at his hands feeling different about his body after that summoning ritual and also for some reason his 'Charm' didn't affect on others now.
As he walked out of the tent, he noticed his little sister and maid engaged in a seemingly 'intense' discussion.
"I'm sure his body must be numb, so, as his sister....I'll take care of bathing" Mia asserted sternly.
"Tsk, tsk. No, no, you can't be serious....It's the maid's duty to take care of their master" Scylla retorted Mia's unyielding decision.
"See, you are doing this again and again. Can't you control yourself, bitch?" Mia shouted at her.
"And you think I don't know what you're thinking, bitch?" Scylla retorted, causing Mia to blush a little.
'Tuck, Tuck'
"Ouch!"
"Ouch!"
Eli gave two gentle taps on their heads as they yelped in pain, glaring at him with teary eyes.
"Big Brother!"
"Master!"
They suddenly hugged him tightly. Witnessing their cute antics, Eli couldn't help but smile, completely ignoring their sniffing like a dog.
"Eli" A stern voice called him.
"Hmm?" Turning around, he saw Adriana speaking with the Headmaster.
"...I will be back" Eli said to Scylla and Mia before walking away.
"Yes?" Eli stood before Adriana and the headmaster.
Eli looked at the headmaster, who was looking at him.
"I-I am truly thankful, Mr. Asher Eli" the headmaster said as he bowed down.
"...." Eli's eyebrows raised as he glanced at Adriana, who simply shrugged.
"I just saved myself, HeadMaster, others are just a byproduct, I guess" Eli said with an awkward smile, as this was the first time an old man was bowing to him.
"No, Mr. Asher Eli...I'm doing this as a Father, Not a HeadMaster"
"???" Eli looked confused.
Seeing his confusion, Adriana answered, "Alysia is his dau--daughter...I guess?"
"??? You guess?" Eli made a weird expression.
"...sigh, Family Darma?" Eli guessed as he rubbed his eyebrows.
"Yes" Adriana nodded her head.
"Let me tell you, Mr. Alden Evergreen..."
Hearing his name, the Headmaster flinched as he looked at Eli.
"I appreciate your thanks, but I did it for Tiana, my friend, not for you or anyone else" Eli made it clear that he didn't want unwarranted rumours about him having an affair with the sole princess of the Flora Continent....No, he wasn't afraid of rumours; he was afraid of rumor-spreaders who would be mercilessly killed by some 'Lovely weird woman'.
"You have a good heart, Mr. Asher Eli. If it were others, I'm sure they'd want to exploit" Alden Evergreen said with a smile.
"....." Eli also replied with a small smile, but inwardly, 'Don't worry I am soon going to exploit your continent....hehehe..."
Unaware of Eli's true thoughts, Alden praised him.
Adriana, who had caught wind of those thoughts, looked at Eli with raised eyebrows.
'Wink'
Eli immediately winked at her, making her quickly shift her eyes elsewhere.
"Oh!" Adriana suddenly let out a shocked sound, then turned to grin.
Seeing this expression, Eli curiously looked in that direction....only to release his killing intent that made the healers around the area faint.
"Hello, my name is Alexander, a hero from the Dawn Kingdom, and your name is??" Alexander greeted a long golden-haired woman with sky-blue eyes, who was blankly looking at him.
"Ahem, I am sorry Madam, If I made you uncomfortable but I remember with you being Vampire Queen that time....You know when you guys came to visit me?"
"???"