Chapter 33
Arrival in Toulia enter master Zeke
After waiting for an opportunity to return to my carriage unseen I snuck Melody past the two people hunting her down. Cautiously each of us with hoods on as we approached my carriage. Everyone was already inside only a casual hello as a greeting, jeez Siena what if I had gotten kidnapped or something what kind of guard are you? Actually I think I will appreciate this type of freedom, plus should something come up while in public I wont have to show my true strength as Siena is more capable of dealing with small fries.
“For the time being we are going to have a fifth passenger in this carriage. This is Melody Lionheart daughter to the current beastking. This is Siena, Skyler, and Libby they are my companions.” I introduce her to the girls.
“Oh my gosh! So cute!” Skyler seemed super excited.
“Kara can we keep her? Can I pet her?” Siena's eye's were wide with excitement as well.
“I am a proud warrior not a pet!” Melody said with red cheeks from earlier.
“So you are a princess too like Kara and me” Skyler asked because her father was the beastking.
“I am no princess. Furnor is run by a senor council the head being the beastking. Being the daughter of the beastking gives me no official status as the person who is the beastking can change quickly. Only the strongest of our kind gains the title beastking........ but you two are both really princesses? It is hard to believe. Why would you be going to Toulia?” She said
“Like I said before we are going to attend Mahouren School of Magic. By the way could you please keep the fact that Skyler is a princess a secret?” I say giving Skyler the stink-eye. Her mouth has gotten me in trouble more then a few times now. She has no concept of tact.
“You are giving me asylum, keeping your secrets is the least I can do. Still it is hard to believe especially for you. Don't you have to be under 11 to enter Mahouren?” She asked probably still curious about me.
“There are a very few exceptions to the age rules mostly in regards to certain races but I am not among them. I just turned 9 a little bit ago.” I replied to her. The headmaster can make exceptions for those whom possess exceptional talents also.
“9? No way you are almost as tall as me and beastkin develop more quickly then other races. Also you are already more developed in certain areas.....” Certain areas I don't seem to follow. I don't think my arms are longer or anything like that. After seeing my double check my different my arms legs, fingers and every other ligament. Siena and Skyler started bursting out in laughter.
“What is so funny you two. I am trying to figure out what she is talking about!” Most unexpectedly I fell a sharp jolt of pleasure go across my upper chest. When I look down I can see a pair of hands groping me! This is the stereotypical female boob grab from animes, I was focusing so much on the other parts of my body I let my guard down! Damn it!
“She is talking about these. Hmmm so young Kara but already a B cup I would guess, now that must some kind of record for a 9 year old. Wow I am kind of jealous maybe if I massage yours mine will get bigger as well.” Skyler you pervert! I easily slip her hold and turn around and look at her with full killing intent.
“Pervert I will kill you!” I quickly pull out my daggers and take a fighting stance. The force of the killing intent was enough to cause Melody to start to shake, Skyler somehow was unfazed. After finally being coaxed calm by Siena I put away my weapons and sat down again.
“So Melody what is in Toulia that has you traveling so far from home.” I ask her even though she hasn't been especially forthcoming I figure I could ask her this much.
“Well as you know I am wanted for murder but the truth is I was setup. My father has an old acquaintance in Toulia. If I had tried to return to Furnor I am sure I would have been executed by my own people.” She explained to us the reason her destination and ours were the same.
“You say you were set up I suppose you know something or possess something that could potential make you dangerous to Rendil or Furnor?” I ask her trying to figure out what we are up against here.
“..... I suppose that should be obvious huh. Well I guess since you did take responsibility for me I should be honest with you. They want me dead the because I witnessed our diplomat to Rendil, Creatus Ironfur being killed by a member of our own council. His name is Khan Scarface. Khan has always sought the title of beastking, but his rival my father has always been stronger then him. It dates back to when they were both cubs ” She started telling her story.
“Our two countries were in the middle of peace talks but that was just a charade. Rendil would never end slavery of the beastkin but to somewhat appease the anti-slavery countries they put on these meetings. King Darius didn't even show up, the event was a complete farce. Anyways out of these pointless meetings is where my story begins.” Melody continued to explain.
“My father and I were in Tyra the capital of Rendil. The meetings between our two countries had just concluded and we were to depart in the morning. We were staying in a large mansion that foreign leaders are allowed to stay out on visits. Unfortunately a message arrived early in the day and my Father had to leave me prematurely along with his guards so for this night I was by myself in this mansion.”
“ At a late hour a knock at the front door interrupted the silence and I went to answer it and found it was Creatus. He was panicking and wanted to talk to my father he seemed deeply sorrowful when I informed him he had returned to Furnor. He asked me to hold on to some scrolls for him and departed right after.”
“Since he didn't mention what was troubling him foolishly I pursued him. My father and Creatus had been friends for many cycles so I felt obligated to follow him. After following him for a short duration he ran into a group of beastkin lead by councilman Khan. Khan wanted to know where the documents were and who he has talked to. One of Khans men noticed me and captured me. Creatus however somehow killed the henchman who had apprehended and told me to run away. He held off Khan and his men so I could escape. It is my fault things ended up like this.
“I bull rushed through the guards at the gate nearby to escape, but they were able to identify me. Unfortunately since Creatus's body was found in the same area around the same time I became the prime suspect in the diplomats murder. These documents he gave me are sealed and possibly encrypted but I am sure that they are important!”
“So if you haven't read this paperwork how do you know it is authentic? Also why didn't you just go back to Furnor” I asked seriously.
“Well I suppose I can't really tell if it is authentic or not until I find a person able enough to unravel the seal and decode the message. However I will answer your second question returning to Furnor would have been almost impossible both two countries already at war added to the fact that my drawing and description posted up everywhere as a wanted criminal would have been ill advised. I do have one ally though in Toulia and he is who I am traveling to meet with.” She finished up her story.
“Do you mind if I look at the scroll?” I ask earnestly.
“Sure but with such a strong seal I doubt you will be able to get anything from it.” Melody replied as she handed it over to me.
“Your right this surely is a strong seal I think I will need to use my staff and a full incantation for this.” I say as I pull out the Sidhe Staff from my spacial ring and place the scroll on the table in the middle of the carriage.
“Kara what are you doing this is pointless even for you. Only an advanced mage, no you would need a master mage to break this perhaps Princess Claire would be able to even then I don't know. Void magic is the most difficult to use. I don't know how good her void magic skills are” Siena boldly stated. She realized this was a military grade seal meaning it was at least a level 5 seal.
“Oh is that so too much for me? Don't make me laugh this is a shitty seal that a bum could make is going to stop me?” I proclaim cocky as hell, I really hope I can do this because if I can't then the others wont let me live it down the rest of the trip. Even though I am a princess I know my companions will have no qualms rubbing it in for me.
“That which has been locked away and restrained. Be free of this arcane hold, unshackle from its influence. Break from its tethers holding you. Greater magic break!” Greater magic break was level 4 spell I was only fifty percent sure I would even be able to do it. Level four spells are the extent of my current power but I am not consistent enough to reliably use level 4 magic of all types yet. The advantage I have however is if I do successfully cast a level 4 spell with an incantation and use the powerful Sidhe Staff its power increase many fold so that it would be equivalent to that of at least a level 5 or even level 6 spell. After casting the spell I notice that I was indeed successful. The seal holding the scroll close crumbled before us.
Although I didn't think this was that big of an accomplishment everyone around me were flabbergasted. In this moment it seemed as though jaws were about to hit the floor. Was this feat really that incredible that was only a level 5 seal. Oh I forgot void magic was supposedly the most difficult to use.
“Kara don't tell me that is the first time you have attempted that spell Greater Magic Break!” Siena started to say with twitching eyebrows. I guess using such a powerful void magic spell if it backfired would have been really bad.
“Gah I guess you got me Siena, that might have been slightly foolish of me but it all worked out right?” I put on the biggest smile and then I receive my well deserved fist to the top of the head.
“Fiiiiirrssstt time trying a level 4 void spell? I am not a mage but I know enough to figure out that feat is almost god-like. Princess Kara what are you?” Melody is now breaking out in a cold sweat.
“Damn it I really didn't want to reveal this but.... I am actually the Demon King.” I sarcastically proclaim. It was supposed to be a joke but Melody fully believed me and passed out from the shock of it. Yep another fist in the head from Siena-chan well deserved I suppose
Our carriage quieted down for a bit after this Siena and Skyler both claimed they could decode the message easily but after realizing it wasn't something easy like using the first letter of each paragraph both gave up and went to sleep. The funny thing is that with my Gift I was easily able to decode it. Melody was still asleep from believing my joke from earlier and now Libby was looking over the letter too now.
“I can't figure this out I guess you need a cipher to figure it out.” Libby finally realized that undertaking the task of decoding the letter would take in insurmountable amount of time.
“Nah I already figured it out right away with one look. Some very disturbing things the Rendil is creating a underground tunnel into Surmil the Beastkin capital. The peace talks and small skirmishes are just distractions. Also spies have infiltrated Termain it seems they are scouting there next enemy my country.”
“So you already figured it out with one look? You surely are my Mistresses Champion. So what is your next move?” Libby asked not really surprised at what I did.
“Oh nothing I think I will just enjoy a walk by myself in the moonlight. If you will excuse me.” I quickly equipped my things and cast a strong illusion spell on myself. I dash out in the moonlight ahead. Letting a almost minuscule amount of mana to escape as I pranced into woods all by myself.
-----------------------------------------------Elric PoV-------------------------------------------------
Damn those Termain bastards I know this stray cat wandering into your camp. Her stench is all over the camp. Now we have to stay up and keep watch in case our furry friend decides to flee during the night.
“Hey Brother you really think that cat person piece of shit is in this camp? We looked for real good didn't we? Just thinking about dealing with those weak Termain nobility made me sick I really wished we could have just killed them.” Suzanne said disgustingly
“Kill them you make it sound as it would be simple. Political issues aside the leader of that escort was none other then Maximilian Rosewood the Lightning Blade Prince in the flesh. Add in the other Royal guards there would have no way we could have pulled something like that off with just the two of us. ” This why I make the decisions.
“Hey brother what was your take on that princess? Behind beauty and grace was an almost ominous feel to her. She was so easily able to identify the type of poison I was using, then used information she gained by talking to us to figure out our true intentions. Do you think we should take care of her?” It is true that I found that girl to be unnerving but so what if she could figure out our true purpose that was all circumstantial. As I was pondering this my attention was drawn to the camp we were staking out. I saw a figure dash into the woods from the camp the figure was hooded but that white tail was unmistakable.
“Finally this hell of this mission can come to an end. Imma make it painful for her for putting me through this.” My sister had already went ahead of me. She should be cautious, it doesn't make since for our target to leave the camp all of a sudden. Nonetheless I can only hope this is really her, I do hate these countries we have traveled through to get here.
Following my sister's trail I quickly caught up to her. She had stopped running because our prey had tripped and likely twisted her ankle. Such a short chase I am actually somewhat disappointed that this long hunt ended this way. Revealed in the moonlight was none other then Melody Lionheart.
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“That was pretty stupid of you. You would have been better off staying in that camp longer. Did you think we had moved on from after only searching the camp once? Your scent was all over that camp around their food wagons we knew you were there for sure” Foolish girl your life comes to an end now because of that.
“Oh please don't kill me! I promise I won't tell anybody else how your puppet Khan killed that diplomat or about the scroll Creatus gave contained your guys plan to tunnel into Surmil and your spies going to Termain!” This just got troublesome it seems she had someone break the seal on the scroll. What ever the mission was to kill her, recovering the documents and silencing witnesses was secondary.
“Tell you what you tell me everyone you have talked to as well as where you put that scroll and I will make it quick for you.” She seemed absolutely terrified, it is to be expected though.
“Really? You will make it quick what a gentleman you are. I thought you were going to drag me back to Khan and let him have his way with me.” She is really calm for someone who is about to die.
“Why would we do that we work for Rendil not some worthless beast kin. I don't care anymore screw you Elric I am going to make this bitch suffer whether she talks or not.” My sister casually walks up to the catgirl still on the ground. She pulls out her fillet knife perhaps she is going to skin her alive. I have seen her perform that technique before on beastkin while they were still alive. She would then wear the skin as a scarf afterword. She is definitely twisted but she is my sister after all.
“I am going to enjoy hearing you scream. We are too far away from that camp site for anyone to be able to hear you.” She stabbed at cat girl but right when her blade came close to her something unexpected happened. Instead of the catgirl spewing blood it was Suzanne who was bleeding in fact that is not all her entire hand had somehow been cleaved off but how?!
“Ahhhhh what the hell! My hand, my hand, my hand!” She was now on the ground completely overtaken by the pain. I still don't understand what's happening, one second the catgirl had all but given up now she had enough power to do this. What in the world is going on?!
“So you guys still haven't seen through my illusion even after this much time. Tsk Tsk I must say you are quite........disappointing.” Disappointing? Illusion In the next moment our enemy's illusion started to disappear. I didn't waste anytime to see who it was I quickly pulled out my short sword and dashed over near her and struck at her with my blade.
I may be just a scout but my skill with a short blade are the real deal. She easily dodged my slash however and followed up with knee to my stomach, what speed! I cant help but crumple backward and reassess the situation.
Standing before me in the moonlight was the little girl who so easily saw through our motives earlier.
“Princess Kara but how?” I don't understand the young princess was doing all this? Impossible!
“Yes that is right and this isn't an illusion I am indeed princess Kara. I appreciate that you two confirmed that you are working under the Rendil government and that information inside the scroll seems to be accurate. I will now kill you both.” She said all this as if it were nothing to kill us. Ha she may have gotten lucky against us earlier but that wont help her at all now! I pull out my second short sword and begin attacking her again.
She is using a weird looking sword to fight me. It kind of thin but long and curved, the material its made of has to adamantium. I am using my technique to fight her, but she is simply too fast to land any blows. She either parrys them or dodges them. This girl is incredible how is she able to maintain this pace with me? As I lose focus for a second she with no hesitation swings down vertically. I block with both shortsword as we enter a swordlock.
“Elric you are a lot stronger then I gave you credit for at the beginning I suppose I can't take you lightly.” Directly behind her Suzanne was charging at her with a dagger I was sure was poisoned. It seems she hasn't noticed. I just have to keep her in this swordlock until then. Right when Suzanne's knife was about to plunge into her back Kara disappeared without a trace. That move was space-time magic or maybe a shadowstep? The pressure of my two swords that were holding Kara's blade in a swordlock now slashed forward and at the same time Suzanne attack couldn't be stopped at this point.
In sheer horror I watched as my two blades cut deep into Suzanne's neck and throat and simultaneously her dagger sank deep into my gut. The results of the two attacks were both mortal wounds for us both. Suzanne tried to say something but all I heard was gurgling noises as she collapsed. After having already lost a lot of blood earlier from losing a hand it was an expected for her to collapse like that from the loss of blood. Meanwhile I start to feel numb throughout my whole body radiating out from the wound.
Death adder poison paralyzes its victims muscles including their lungs. Soon my lungs will stop working and I will pass out from hypoxia and die. I can hear the laughter of a small girl but I can't move my head anymore to look at her. She then appears in my sight again. Looming over me with a huge smile. Does seeing me in this state give you that much pleasure? Those blue eyes of her are so breathtaking so cold and disconnected, like a ocean in comparison to a drop of water. As weird as it is to admit seeing a smile on that beautiful face of hers warms my cold heart a little. What has happened to you to make you this twisted, and what events in your life has caused you to become this strong this early in your life. Princess Kara you must be the devil in the body of a young girl. King Darius be very careful of this one she is extremely dangerous even for you..........
---------------------------------------Kara PoV next day-----------------------------------
After getting up early I noticed that everyone but Libby was still asleep. I had some business to take care of this morning. Since I have agreed to help Melody and since I have gained valuable intel in doing so I must talk with brother Max and let him know about the situation.
It is surprising how many people are so active this early in the morning the sun has yet to even rise yet, I suppose it is to be expected as once the sun rises of the horizon we will depart. We still have a half day of travel until we reach Toulia.
I arrive to my brother's tent as expected he is up and is training, sparring with several of the royal guards taking 3 on at a time. Impressive I see my brothers skills are impressive as ever. After knocking all 3 down with powerful strike he sheathed his sword and looked my way.
“Kara you are up and about early what brings you?” Max looks at me with a friendly smile. I have sort of kept somewhat of a distance these days traveling. Claire and I have joined him for a few dinners but most of the time we have all been separated.
“Oh I just need to speak with you in private if that's no biggie.” I ask politely.
“Of course come let us enjoy some tea. We still have a little bit until the sun rises.” He opened his tent up and led to me a small table inside. It appears he was already preparing tea before I came.
“So what can I do for you sister?” Max ask me earnestly.
“Well..... I want you to have this” I gave Max the scroll that I Melody had acquired and I had decoded along with the cipher I had uncovered and a decoded version of the letter.
“This is........” After looking over everything Max cheerful attitude changed.
“Where did you get this Kara?” Well it seems that he has recognized its genuineness.
“Oh I found that catgirl those two so called mercenaries were tracking this letter was on her. I have her in my carriage right now.” Max thought for a second.
“Well such an action would normally be foolish but since we did gain very valuable intel from it and our enemy is none the smarter, I suppose its alright. What are you intentions with the catgirl?” Max wanted to chew me out but I am probably to adorable for him to do it.
“Since her country and Rendil are still at war she is going to stay with a family friend for a while. I will escort her there you perhaps would like to come too?” I ask Max.
“Me too? Do you anticipate trouble?” My brother now seems concerned.
“Not trouble you see the place she is going to is Zeke's. I am sure you are familiar with sir Zeke so I figured you would want to say hello with us killing two birds with one stone” I knew that Max had trained with Zeke for 3 years when he was younger, in fact I am sure he was going to drop by at some point anyways even without this reason.
“Kara I don't think you should go within a mile of sir Zeke. You are the kind girl that perverted old man fawns over!” Max said with disgust and with a clenched fist. A old perverted master martial artist, why do all master's have to be this way? Even my own grandpa as Taiko was like that.
“I am sure he is not stupid enough to try and touch me. I don't care about a perverted glare he can look all wants. Anyways she is my guest it would be insulting to the Rosewood name if I wasn't the one to escort her to her destination.” I reply.
“Fine but you have been warned. That man is truly despicable but there is none in the entire land who is a better fighter.” Max didn't like the situation but my arguments were well founded.
After getting back to the carriage I apologized to Melody for taking her letter and told her we would escort her to Zeke's today after we arrived in Toulia. She didn't remember telling me that Zeke was her families friend, so I told her it was a lucky guess. I knew that the Beastking Simba once studied under Zeke just like my brother so it was a fairly educated guess. She was hoping there would be a way to warn the beastkin about the underground attack. Thankfully I knew my sister had a contact she could communicate with who lived in Surmil so this request would be plausible to accommodate. Yes it is creepy how I keep tabs on all my siblings but that is just how it is.
The half of day went very quickly. While in transport I went ahead and put on my outfit that Jennifer-sama made for me. I had my Sidhe staff with me too but the top of it was covered with a cloth hiding the blue crystal, finally for self defense I had my two brand new daggers Max made for me in my garters for easy access. I wore a cloak over my outfit so I wouldn't attract too much attention.
Finally after the finally leg we had arrived in Toulia. The entrance exams would start tomorrow so we would have tonight to rest. The poorer folk likely would camp outside the city and we would leave guards to protect them. Us nobility would either stay with relatives or at a fancy hotel. Since my sister was married to the first prince of Mabel we would of course be her guest for the night.
Claire already being a student would just go straight to her dorm even though Max really pushed her to come to tonight's dinner with Mandy. She claimed that she had student council business with the incoming freshman class, which was most likely true. However I bet that if she really wanted to she could have squeezed us into her schedule.
The streets of Toulia were buzzing like I have never seen. Incredible last time I came to this city I marveled at the sheer amount and diversity of people here but now with the entrance exams starting tomorrow that amount of people have increased dramatically. Along with increased people the vendors seemed to have increased as well. Sweet smells and people enjoying themselves. It is almost like this is a festival here.
The six of us headed to the destination. Zeke's dojo was a well known school teaching martial arts both armed and unarmed. It is to be expected that there were several schools like this in Toulia. The Coliseum here wasn't just for mage battles. I bet the entrance exams are prime opportunities for dojo's since many talented youngsters don't quite make the cut at Mahouren they can train them in martial arts since at this age they can still learn quick enough.
Of course other then Mahouren there is other magic schools around with not as high standards but even then they are not easy to get into either. If you fail horribly at the entrance exams becoming a mage is almost impossible.
After an hours walk we reached a large gated structure. The estate here was huge the walls around this place could almost be mistaken for a garrison. Max walked up to the gate and said something that I couldn't hear to the sentry behind it. Immediately the gate began to open for us. The scenery inside became very nostalgic. This dojo was constructed in a similar manner in which my grandfather's dojo was when I was Taiko.
Peg dummys, balance beams, sparing rings, basically anything you could want in a dojo. That wasn't the only thing the grounds had tons of students diligently training. It seems that his dojo is very popular around here. An extremely beautiful girl in a stark red kimono approached us.
“Prince Maximilian how nice of you to stop by.” Her face was completely blushed did she know my brother by chance.
“Please Mikota there is no need for formalities between friends like us. Max is fine anyways we have business with your father.” Max said in a very friendly manner. Mikota stepped close to Max and whispered him a line I could only barely hear.
“Bringing 5 beautiful girls around my father is like pouring oil on a fire are sure it is ok?”
“It will be fine.... I think.” He didn't seem extremely confident in his statement.
“Very well follow me he is currently mediating in the main building.” She then started escorting us to a large building towards the back of the property. After pushing two wooden doors open the inside chamber was revealed. There were many mats laying around and many statues too, the smell in the air was that of incense burning. A rough looking man with silver hair was sitting with his legs crossed praying.
“Father forgive me for interrupting your meditation but you have guests.” Mikota said very graciously Zeke stood up and stretched a bit. After turning around his expression changed to that of infatuation. His eyes seemed to be completely focused on me. Ugh I take back what I said earlier perverted gazes are not acceptable. Not at all! Old man I will kill you right now! I let a little bit of killing intent slip on accident towards him.
His gaze of infatuation instantly disappeared and now he wore a shocked expression even sweating a bit. His gaze was still refocused on me however instead of a perverted gaze this one was more of an appraising one.
“Ugh father I was sure that when you saw these 5 girls you would try something perverted I must thank you for holding back your lewd and beastly demeanor.” Mikota seemed genuinely surprised.
“Five? My goodness the blonde was so captivating I could only see her Young lady who are you if you don't mind me asking.” Zeke expression changed once again now a serious expression.
“I am Kara Rosewood third princess of Termain. You know its very creepy to check out a nine year old like that. I don't care who you are” I say this old man is definitely creepy.
“A 9 year old human princess? There is no way! My battle intuition rates you as the most dangerous person in front of me. That's really saying something because right now you are among the Lightning blade prince and the Crescent moon goddess. I am sorry but there is no way you are who you say you are.” Zeke was still focusing on me. Shit I forgot about this ability, Lux possessed it back in our raid on Atlus. After inspecting Zeke I found out that he is indeed a monster level 127 and he possesses battle intuition level 9. He is actually stronger then Jennifer-sama by a little bit.
This is bad my brother is looking at me shocked Zeke's battle intuition is the real deal so it must be weird for him. I just came back around a month ago from being gone for 4 years. Not once did he question if it was actually me like Claire did.
“You are Kara right?” Doubts are circling in his mind I quickly grab his hand and share with him some of my basic status including name, age and my title as the songstress princess.
“This is without a doubt my real sister. She just showed me part of her status, and there is no way to manipulate this. Your skill must be wrong about her” My brother gritted his teeth and turned back to Zeke.
“She showed you part of her status? Well I guess she must really be your sister since falsifying a status is impossible but it is mysterious that she wouldn't share the whole status wouldn't you say?” Zeke was quick to point out that out.
“I am sorry but my father has prohibited me from revealing certain things even to family. I conceal these thing out of respect for him. I apologize for any inconvenience.” I bow down to him I am sorry about this whole ordeal
“No need to apologize but is it true are you really stronger then me? I mean your only 9 and its not like I have been slacking in my training all these years” Max is still in disbelief.
“Stronger? That is not necessarily true he simply said I was more dangerous to him in particular. I could easily be a lot less dangerous to a different opponent. As I understand battle intuition only gauges ones threat to you in particular. Beautiful girls are obviously a pervert's major weaknesses and master Zeke is no exception” I explain to him the reason the old man came to that conclusion.
“What you say is true princess Kara battle intuition does only gauge one's threat to a single individual so a person who is a bad match for you in battle will appear more threatening. Yet no ordinary girl would be able to make up the difference between her and her level 72 brother by simply being the type of girl this old man gets easily distracted by.” Zeke seemed to ease up a bit now
“Well if it wouldn't trouble you can we move on to our business?” Max was now clearly agitated had changed the awkward subject.
“Yes sorry lets enjoy some tea over it.” He then led us out to a dinning room which was in a nearby building. We all sat down at a large table, Mikota disappeared and then reappeared with a tea kettle. Very gracefully she all served us a cup of tea.
“Sir Zeke I was wondering if you would take another student and protect her from outsiders.” I say to him.
“Yes princess Kara I will take you as my student without a doubt you are the most promising student I have ever seen by a margin wider then the sea itself. I will help you train, learn, bathe, and dress. I am humbled that you would come to me.” Zeke smile went from chin to chin. Looks like he misunderstood me.
“No not me I was talking about Melody here. You trained her father Simba. Also if I hear tried to help her bathe or dress I will kill you” I clarified my request.
“Yes, yes I do owe Simba a favor or two consider it done....... however I must have you too Kara! You without a doubt belong here!” His smile was still the same size as earlier. For some reason I think he is having some perverted thought about training me in his head.
“While I must agree you could help me in martial arts, I must first master the arcane arts at Mahouren perhaps after I graduate from there I may come seek your guidance.” In terms of pure combat training this guy is the real deal but attending Mahouren is age restricted. It could not wait.
“Pffft become a mage don't waste your time. I don't feel a single drop of mana leak from you.........wait that doesn't make sense. Even if you had very little mana a little would leak out have you really mastered mana concealment?” Mana Concealment isn't a classified as a skill in the status but it defiantly is a skill you can learn. Mistress Jennifer made sure I mastered this as it is necessary in our line work.
“Yes I learned how to mana conceal because otherwise people without battle intuition might be able to gauge my abilities.” Truth be told if I let my mana leak go weak people can get sick from being to close to me.
“So you are finally realizing how strong you little sister is. You must be proud.” Skyler who had been quiet up to this point spoke up.
“Since father asks you not to tell us I will respect that but I can't help but wonder what you been through these past 4 years. Surely you have killed your eyes tell me that much but you still have compassion in those eyes too. Those four years changed you but you held on to a part of your old self too” I could also tell Max has killed too. It shouldn't be too surprising after all. Zeke broke the awkward interaction between Max and myself.
“Well Kara when you go and fail your entrance exam you come back here for training ok?” Zeke thought I would actually fail the entrance exam that is too funny.
“Sure but me failing won't happen. Perhaps you will end up getting Skyler here I am not sure is going to pass the exam. She is a pervert just like you. Surely such a cute girl would be welcomed in your school here?” Skyler became really upset when I said this and even made a fist like and swung at me which I easily dodged while still drinking my tea at the same time.
“Of course I always welcome cute girls here. In fact all 5 of you should join. Tehehehehe.” Zeke face was beet red definitely having some perverted fantasy. Mikota swiftly knocked Zeke out with the tea kettle.
“I can't believe him. Maybe a nap will do him good. Miss Melody I will show you to your quarters. The rest you are welcomed to stay but I am sure you all busy.” Mikota bowed to us. We all said goodbye to Melody for now she would be safe here as for us we had to meet up with Mandy. It is weird that I would be getting butterflies in my stomach just from thinking about seeing her?
Mandy please forgive me! I have missed you so.