(That is...) [Azumi]

After having a chat with the deceased parents of Ray and Mile, Azumi continue his journey toward Mesembryanthemum first, since the Holy Kingdom of Aster located on the northern side of the map, going through Mesembryanthemum is a must

With his magic activated, he steadily continue his journey, a long silent journey in a long silent night, filll with cold breeze, indicating that he have enter the northern territory

Along the journey, he found a group of traveler resting and making a camp fire with some of them on a night watch, not wanting to be discovered, he stealthily pass through them and after a short while later, at six o clock in the morning at 6 of second month, he see the wall of Mesembryanthemum

(Look like I have arrive, still need to pass through those guard though) [Azumi]

Since the dawn only arise, the guard become less vigilant, making the "infiltration" an easy success for him, he simply activate his levitation magic along with some stealth barrier magic and quickly pass through the wall, making sure he goes unnoticed by both guard and the magician that's guarding the wall

(I so wanted to scold them to do their job properly...) [Azumi]

While he think that, he can't exactly blame them, pulling off this trick itself required a feet and to detect it through magic need some form of expertise and experience, couple with his own timing, it's hard to fully blame the guard, and he having know the barrier surrounding the wall and how to bypass them make it harder for the guard

(Well, just need to tell the duke household member about it) [Azumi]

Entering back Mesembryanthemum, he see that the people just started to get on the street, to do their activity of daily life, with the street scarce of people in the morning, only a few cats and kitten playing around with the housewife cleaning their house entrance

He walk around in a quick pace manner, making sure to take shortcut whenever necessary to goes to the castle where Duke Hiaccio family live. Along the way, he have to hide himself with a robe so that his black attire that he love to wear similar to that of the noble attire, a symbol that tell that he is the royal bodyguard, goes unnoticed

(Should just take this off next time) [Azumi]

But he wouldn't

Approaching the castle gate, he is suddenly stop from the back, with his right shoulder being tightly grip by the voice that stop him

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"And where do you think you are going!" [?]

A familiar voice, rather than making a ruckus, he decided to come clean

"It has been a while" [Azumi]

"!" [Mrs Kirthiga]

Seeing Azumi alone, Mrs Kirthiga can't help but to feel shocked, but nonetheless

"Hmm... you look like the genuine one" [Mrs Kirthiga]

"I understand why you have to inspect me but don't label me like a second hand product!" [Azumi]

"Well, with you roaming around like that, I can't help but to feel suspicious" [Mrs Kirthiga]

"I understand that" [Azumi]

"Is there a reason why you roaming around alone, leaving Princess Alfin all alone, and where is Fizumi! This is getting more and more suspicious" [Mrs Kirthiga]

"Fine, I'll explain" [Azumi]

Azumi quickly explain his reasons of traveling solo

"I see, well let me help you entering the castle wall and meet them" [Mrs Kirthiga]

"Appreciate it" [Azumi]

They approach the castle wall, and just like Alfin, he cloaked himself with illusion magic, taking form of the masculine version of Mrs Usagina. The castle guard, having known Mrs Kirthiga, let her pass easily (after she swore that the male pink rabbit beastman with her is someone of importance)

They quickly goes to one of the meeting room and once getting the permission to enter, they see Duke Hiaccio, Sir Albert and Mr Wright discussing something. Azumi then simply dispel his illusion magic

""!!!"" [Duke Hiaccio, Albert, Mr Wright]

"Let me explain" [Azumi]

Seeing the three of them in shock, he take the initiative to explain,not even greetings them before explaining everything, and after a while

"I see, still, it hasn't been one full week after you left Mesembryanthemum and yet here you are again" [Albert]

"Still, to think that you guys manage to get those information, I'll say a job well done" [Duke Hiaccio]

"Well, like I had explained, we still haven't received any vital information to make any move" [Azumi]

"If only you manage to get any information from The Holy Knight Glimary, that will save you more trouble" [Mrs Kirthiga]

"I'll just leave that to them, plus judging from the memory dive we do to her, I don't think even she knew everything about what's happening behind the scenes" [Azumi]

"True enough, there are something that you have to withheld even to those closest to you no matter how much you trust them, and with Glimary herself having sniff something out, it stand logical that The upper echelon will not tell her everything" [Albert]

"Well, let just hope this trip of mine prove fruitful" [Azumi]

After the short information exchange, Azumi ask Mrs Kirthiga to accompany him so that he can leave the castle wall

"Let me handle that, I can accompany you with the officials carriage till outside Mesembryanthemum wall, that will be more convenient for you" [Albert]

"I see no reason not to take that offer" [Azumi]

"Do you need anything else for the journey?" [Duke Hiaccio]

"Actually, I visited Ray and Mile parents graves on my way here, and used up two bouquet of flowers for it, so may I have some more bouquet?" [Azumi]

"I'll prepare those immediately" [Mr Wright]

"Thanks" [Azumi]

"Oh one more thing, you might want to do a suprise visit to the guard at the wall, and also those that patrol around the city, I pass through them easily and the only one that stop me is Mrs Kirthiga herself" [Azumi]

"Well, you are a hero for once and also the royal bodyguard, can't blame them fully for not noticing you in stealth mode" [Mrs Kirthiga]

"Haha, I'll think about that" [Duke Hiaccio]