Chapter 283: One-Armed Seika (1/2)

”What do I get in return?” Arthur asked after a short pause. He couldn't say he was happy about the method they would use, but his choices were limited. ”And how do I know I can trust you?

”The rewards are simple, you'll become a free citizen of the Freda Kingdom. That includes getting rid of that gem on your hand.” Traitor said before standing next to Arthur. ”As for trust, you should trust our King, not me.”

Traitor's eyes were clear, unstained by anything such as greed or shrewdness. They held firm conviction, but Arthur didn't know in what exactly. Of course, that was just how he felt about them. Eyes couldn't talk, only actions could.

”What do I need to do?” Arthur asked and Traitor touched his remaining right arm. Light seeped into it like before, and a new mark appeared.

”I'll contact you once you got there. Make sure to dress well, it is said that the Daughter of Ice and Fire likes formal clothing.” Traitor turned to leave but Arthur grabbed onto him.

”I have one favor to ask.” Arthur said, a desperate tint to his voice. ”There's something I need, a storage ring. Filled with food, as much as you can. But I can't use mana, that's why...”

”I guess it's hard to be a slave. I thought it would be more valuable.” Traitor smirked. ”You'll find it in your cottage when you get back. Make sure to prepare for your travels.”

Traitor left after that. Arthur kept looking through the materials before setting on Myriads Lights Water, a great source of nourishment and was a fit for Greatest Harmony.

Upon his return to the cottage, he found the ring inside of it. The ring had a small button on top that activated a small mana crystal. This way, the user didn't need to use mana himself.

When Arthur looked through the ring, he found all sorts of meals prepared and wrapped. From jerky to pots of soup to fresh loaves of bread.

Arthur closed the space by pressing the button again and sighed in relief. He looked at it silently as he remembered how much he had before, he could throw around artifacts and even create them. Now, he couldn't even the one he had without damaging his own body.

'You don't need to do this.'

This was what his legacy told him when he wanted to kill Ellen, but failed. His legacy knew he couldn't do it, that he was only harming himself, that it was inevitable. However, Arthur still went ahead to follow his heart.

Now, he was all alone in a different world where he could die at any moment. His left arm was gone and had to rely on his right one. Rae's memories weren't there, making him obliged to take care of her like a plant.

He wasn't complaining, but grateful that he found her now rather than later. She would have starved to death if he hadn't chosen to risk his life at that time. With this ring, it would last her a bit more until he finds a way to remove that curse.

After putting the storage ring into his subspace, Arthur went ahead and used the Myriad Lights Water on the Greatest Harmony herb. It was already nighttime but he needed to give it one last push. The herb began shining brightly and dancing in joy after it absorbed the water. However, Arthur knew it hasn't matured yet, so he added the last necessary bit.

His fingers traced the different colored leaves, allowing each to shine more brightly until they were miniature stars. Once all the nine leaves shone brightly, the light grew stronger until Arthur couldn't see his hand.

The light exploded into the sky surrounding Arthur and the garden as well. Clouds gathered around the pillar of light that shed away the night. The whole city was illuminated by the white light as every finger was pointed toward the mansion.

Arthur's body felt light as the power of the herb seeped into it. The ancient power of harmony worked to recover his wounds and realign his soul.

[Recovery percentage: 10%.]

His recovery was slow, but the herb worked to increase it drastically. As the light began to fade, all that was left was a single white translucent leaf floating in front of him.

It was surrounded by a white barrier, but it didn't obstruct Arthur from touching the leaf. The light shook as he touched it, dancing in the wind.

”Fascinating.” Larza appeared behind him and muttered. ”I didn't think it was possible to grow it in a week. You're truly loved by stars. They must be the stars of life too.” Larza took a step closer to touch the leaf, but the white barrier prevented her from doing so. ”I guess it chose you.” Larza said with a smile.

”I think it's time I prepare for my journey.” Arthur said as the leaf followed after his hand. ”I won't disappoint you, my lady.” He reassured her and Larza nodded with a smile.

”What do you need?”