Chapter 122: Memory Altering spell (1/2)
Despite hearing the gravity in her voice, he wasn't disheartened. Instead, it seemed to even further drive his zeal. With newfound eagerness in his voice, Drake asked the masked lady.
”What do you mean? Please tell us! No matter the difficulty, I will do it!”
”Me too! I want to see my brothers once again!” Scarlet also raised her head and looked at the strange woman. The spark of determination was shining in her blue eyes.
Seeing the children, Number 3 could only wryly smile under the mask. Collecting herself for a few seconds, she spoke with a calm but serious tone.
”Even if you want, you can't just charge into the academy grounds, it's one thing that you won't even succeed, but even if you would, the people you would be looking for, the professors would be long gone by the time you wrestle yourself through the Guards and then their Magical Constructs, the Guardians.”
Giving a bit of pause, she let the thought take root in their minds, but before they could voice any of their bubbling questions, she continued.
”What you need to do, is to get into the academy the normal way; -through the yearly entrance exam!”
Hearing this, Drake couldn't help but frown.
”But we're only at the end of Arodus now! It's still 4 full months before the next exam…”
Number 3 nodded at the boy's reaction.
”Precisely. It's also a very good opportunity for you to catch up with your sister and get your bearings together. Also…” She looked at Aiden as she continued. ”We also planned to send Aiden and Lily there as well. They need to learn about the world, their knowledge is very limited.”
Looking at Aiden, she addressed his next sentence to him.
”You need to hone and refine your skills. You need to learn to control your emotions, you are way too wild and impulsive Aiden.”
Aiden didn't refute her words, he was already aware of these problems.
”Yes, Master.”
Then, she faced the royal siblings again.
”Be patient and wait for the right time. When the time comes, we can meet again, and we will help you guys in freeing your brother.”
Drake clearly had more to say on the matter, but he was silenced by his sister before he could voice any of it. The fiery-haired girl slightly nodded her head and replied in a surprisingly calm tone.
”Thank you for your help. We will go with this plan then.”
Meanwhile Granny was watching the whole scene leaning against the window's wooden frame. She was keeping an eye on the resting Lily, and her unconscious acquaintances.
”So, what are the next steps now? Should we head to that shady group Drake had dealings with?” Aiden broke the silence that lingered in the air after the brief conversation, changing the topic.
”Yes Aiden, although we have freed the girls from that place, officially they are still carrying their Slave Mark on their bodies. We need these removed.”
Turning towards the sleeping blonde girl, she spoke with a gentle smile visible in her voice.
”We don't need to worry about Lily, we can handle that with Granny, but for the princess…”
”Don't worry. I will handle it.” Drake finished the sentence, while they also stood up from the ground. ”We will have to say our farewells, for now, I'm afraid. We will have the mark removed from my sister, then I intend to spend some time with her.”
Then without waiting for a response from the trio, he and her sister went towards the door. Grabbing the lever, he turned his head sideways, looking at Number 3 from the corner of his eyes.
”We will meet again, during the entrance exam then. Stay safe till then. Also, don't worry about that place, I will make sure it will be demolished and all the remaining people officially freed.”
Finishing his words, he pushed on the lever and left the building. The siblings never left each other, they kept hugging even as they eventually vanished from the group's eyes turning at a corner.