Chapter 319: Contracts City (2/2)

”This is the Divine Road. It links every city to the capital of Freda, Livia.” The Knight of Courage rode beside them. ”It's the safest route to travel, and the rest of our journey should be smooth sailing.”

”You're raising several flags there, but I hope it's as you say.” Arthur closed his eyes. ”How is the Knight of Honesty?”

”Kind of you to ask.” The Knight of Courage smiled.

”It would look pretty bad if he didn't heal before we arrive at the Royal Court.” Arthur puckered his lips.

”He reattached his hand, even though I think he wanted King Solomon to see it. The two of you think quite alike, despite the hate between you two.”

”Hate?” Arthur shook his head. ”He's unworthy.”

”Don't let him hear that. I don't want him to lose another hand.” The Knight of Courage smiled and left.

They arrived at the next city after three days without being attacked, unlike what Arthur expected. The place they arrived at was called Contracts City. A trading hub for every merchant in this world to make a profit without fearing being scammed.

A giant tower in the middle created a barrier that made people capable of conducting contracts. Any merchant can buy a small artifact that allowed him to make contracts and sign others. If a breach in the contract happened, the merchant could use the artifact to inform the city's lord, and a trial begins.

This system was explained to Arthur by Rinzo, who followed after them all the way here. As he said it, Rinzo was still the acting butler for the 'Seika.'

They entered Contracts City at dawn, just as the people began their daily activities. Arthur left his carriage and looked at the bustling market in front of him.

'I want to create artifacts.'

A desire emerged in his heart, but he didn't want to create an ordinary artifact. He wanted to create a powerful one. He missed the process of inscribing runes, even artificial runes.

'Does this world also have artificial artifacts?' Arthur wondered to himself as he walked away from the carriage.

”Stop.” The Knight of Honesty appeared in front of him. When Arthur turned to him, the Knight added another word. ”Please.”

”What's the matter?”

”It's dangerous for you to walk around in public.” The Knight explained. ”Rumors have been going around about a One-Armed Lorius, so for the people to see you will only bring chaos.”

”Is my missing arm my unique quality?” Arthur asked Gala, who was beside him.

”Well, I think you're quite handsome~” Gala smiled. ”But yet, it's the unique thing about you. Powerful people are rarely one-armed, after all.”

”Oh?” Arthur was surprised. ”Why is that?”

”No one can injure them that badly, and they wouldn't survive if they only had one arm.”

'Ironic that I had to lose my arm to regain my powers.' Arthur started to walk again, forgetting about the Knight's warning and his existence entirely.

”Seika!” The Knight called after him, but Arthur waved his hand. A robe appeared to cover him from head to toe.

”This should be enough,” Arthur said and walked into the market. The hustle and bustle brought Arthur a sense of normality after his life turned upside down.

”Buy! Buy! Artifacts of each kind!” A vendor shouted in a Yalveran Language. Arthur walked up to him with Dia and Gala following after him.

Their appearances didn't raise any commotion because there were many Demis in the crowd. As Arthur stopped in front of the small shop, Gala asked from behind him.

”What is he saying?” Gala was confused. Arthur realized that all this time, they communicated using the Alvan Language and not the Yalveran one. Even the people in Shades City talked using the Alvan language.

'It's a border city. That must be the reason.' Arthur thought to himself. However, Contracts City was close to Livia, the capital. The difference in language became more apparent as they were closer to the capital city.

”He's selling artifacts,” Arthur explained in Alvan Language. ”I thought you'd learn the Yalveran Language since you are so ancient.”

”I'm not that good with studying.” Gala shrugged. ”I spent most of my life going from a city to the other. Freda is quite new in comparison to the kingdoms I visited.”

Arthur wanted to ask how many kingdoms were there, but he didn't know if Gala would give him a reasonable estimate since she was hundreds of years old.

”Why are you interested in artifacts?” Dia asked as she stood beside him. ”They are the language of the wise and the tools of the wealthy.”

”Well, I plan on being both.” Arthur smiled as he walked to the vendor. ”Give me the most powerful artifact you have.”