21 Arvo (2/2)
”This…this is impossible, how can you do this…” mumbled Enri in utter shock and disbelief.
Koren smiled, this was the effect he expected. ”Enri, I have a way to protect everyone in the village. I didn't have that chance back when my village was attacked, but I won't let the same thing happen to your home too.” Said Koren gently.
”But…but…” Enri, still in shock, kept mumbling, and could not come up with a reply.
”Come with me, let's find brother Haruki. I need both of your help.” Koren, with Enri's hand still tightly gripped in his, led her to the a cabin right next to the one they came out of.
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”Who is stationed at the border?” asked Uther as he stood straight with his back to the door.
”It's General Ralf Arvo.” Replied Andre as he adjusted his Armor.
Andre was putting on his Armor in the lower decks of the ship. They were approaching the outer ring of the Oasis. He and his men would have to travel the rest of the way on foot so as not alert the humans. Although he did not need his Armor, he preferred it to the bland robes usually worn by locals.
”Arvo, he's the head of the Arvo Family Clan, one of the top 10 Family Clans in the Raavi Empire. He should be in the capital, how did you manage to have him sent to the border” Asked Uther irritably. The Princess's letter left out many details of the plan, and Andre wasn't the most pleasant fellow to talk to, his kiss ass attitude really got on Uther's nerves.
”It wasn't me sir, It was the artifact. The 3rd Prince is a very well-known degenerate, as he mostly spends his time harassing noble women, and indulging in the pleasures of the clementine flower house. It's truly a mystery how the 2nd princess is fond of him. However he is also somewhat useful as he managed to befriend the successor of the Arvo Clan, and has since been in touch. On the princess's orders, he slipped some information about the path artifact, and the rest is history.” Replied Andre gruffly, as the leather straps tightened around his ribs.
”Tell me Andre, were you planning to have me buried as well. Ralf Arvo is one of the most powerful beings in existence, he reached the minor completion of the duality path decades ago, and is also very accomplished in the Spiritualist path. I would have no chance to flee if he decided to capture me.” Uther Asked, his piercing gaze making Andre's horns quiver.
”Sir, when it comes to fleeing, even General Korver can't catch you. Are you saying a tiny Arvo's can do what the Tyrant General can't.” Andre replied with a shudder, hoping for Uther to remain calm.
”Nevertheless, I should have been made aware of him.” Bellowed Uther, the weight of his voice making Andre shed a few scales.
”Yes Sir, it won't happen again.” Replied Andre hurriedly.
Andre and Uther both walked up to the top deck. Uther was in his draconian form, his large scales gleamed with a dark azure light and his gigantic stature dwarfed Andre, who was also in his draconian form on top of wearing a bulky battle Armor.
”How long till we reach the outer ring.” Asked Andre.
”We will be there in a few minutes sir.” Replied one of the ships crewmen.
”I will inform the Prince, you prepare to depart.” Said Uther as he walked towards the 4th Princes cabin.
”Yes Commander.” Replied Andre impatiently.
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Koren walked in the cabin with Enri. The cabin was the same size as the other one, but was occupied with mostly some of the pregnant women.
Koren looked over to find Haruki huddled near the window with a young girl around the same age as him. This person was familiar to Koren, he had met her when he went to the Inn with Haruki.
Koren walked over, still clasping Enri's hand.
”Brother Haruki.” Koren called out as he approached.
Haruki who was busy talking with his beloved Sumi, recognized the voice and turned around, and gave both Koren and Enri a scare.
Haruki's antics that fateful day had landed him in a lot of trouble, but the chief and his brother Sappa let him go for some reason.
However, the matriarch was mad as a bull and ran over him with her earth spiritualist abilities. His face looked like a huge red and green rotten tomato. But it was all fine and good, as the condition of his face made Sumi, who always ignored him, actually concerned about his well-being. She even brought some steamed buns for him to eat.
”Brother Haruki, what happened to your face.” Asked Koren, trying to avoid Hope's yapping and laughter from his mind.
Haruki, with tears in his eyes and a bun in his mouth, replied ”I died and went to heaven.”