Chapter 30: Murderer!? (1/2)
Lowering her weapon with a heavy blush, Ava looked down, not daring to gaze at me. With a charming smile, I shook my head, ”Lady Ava, how could you look down. Raise your head; an amazing woman like you needs to show some confidence.”
Looking at the girl who was about to pop a fuse, I chuckled, turning my attention to the two other young girls. Staring at their noble disposition, I smiled charmingly, ”Ladies, could you tell me where I currently am,”
Stepping out gracefully, I saw a young female warrior with a short scar over her magnificent face; she bowed, ”Ashen Prince, It's an honor to meet your acquaintance; my name is Yanla Silmor, Ava's cousin, to my side is Mana Silmor, my little sister. You are currently a few hours from base camp. If you head north, it should take about five hours to arrive.”
”If you would like, you could come with us. We are currently heading back,” Ava shouted before covering her mouth, ”I-I-I I mean, only if you want to.” she murmured, blushing heavily.
Seeing the adorable young girl so flustered, I smiled, giving a slight nod, ”the more, the merrier, right?”
Yanla sent a cold stare at Ava but didn't speak, giving me a forced smile, ”If you will, my lord.”
It was clear that Yanla was not too fond of me, but I didn't really care. Directions were one of those things that I was just terrible at. North, south, east, west all look the same to me. Not taking her attitude to heart, I looked up at the morning light before we headed off.
Ava was quite the interesting target...I mean person. She was quite the innocent child of an Earl, and Earl Ryan Silmor was quite the character. It was quite odd seeing his daughter so pure and innocent.
The journey to base camp was quite enjoyable with some people who wasn't a cold iceberg. Even Yanla lighten up a little as she would occasionally speak but there always a tension between us I couldn't help notice. She was very guarded against me, for good reason. But none of them knew my real personality.
Gazing at base camp, I turned towards Ava, Yanla, and Mana, ”thank you all for the escort; I am in your debt. Please visit the House of Snow if you need anything.”
Giving a small chuckle, I waited a few minutes watching Ava and her party step into the base camp before I followed behind. With my performance that was being monitored, I suspected there would be trouble in the days to come.
”ITS YOU, YOU'RE THAT BASTARD THAT MURDERED RON,” A loud venomous shout sounded, gathering the attention of everyone within the camp.
”It was you that threw him towards that blood-tipped Anzu, MURDERER!!!” Another grievous man shouted with tears in his eyes.
A light smirk hung on my lips as I looked up at Grimlor and the council of judges coldly staring at me.
Grimlor had a grim expression, as did King Oswin and other judges. Witnessing me slaughter must have really put things in perspective. Feeling like an outcast, I laughed, ”Principle Girmlor, do you have anything to say with regards to these allegations.” I asked, not showing I felt any remorse.
”I...”
”You bloody monster, how could The Acadamy of War cultivated a monster like you.” A nobleman that held a scowl roared, cutting Grimlor off mid-sentence.