Chapter 12 - “Would You Care to Join us For Tea?” (1/2)

A few weeks have passed since the Divine Lord Foeni left and the incident with the three Battalions in Limes Temple. Everyone starts following her rules to a 'T' as Captain Jairu supervises and reports directly to her.

She is staring at the ceiling as she carefully considers her next move. She is holding a thick book in her arms as she rested her eyes from reading too much. In her mind, she can't possibly laze around there while waiting for everything to unfold.

She then raises her right hand with the phoenix ring as she marvels at its craftsmanship. It's undoubtedly a beautiful ring. A sudden thought came to her, 'It would be nice if Brother Ravi and I got together...'

It took a while before it registers to her. Her eyes widen in disbelief. What kind of thoughts are she started thinking again?!

She quickly sits up from the lounge chair, her face extremely flushed, and her heart is pounding like crazy as she catches her breath.

What did she just think? She isn't thinking straight again. She truly needs a distraction away from this kind of thought.

She doesn't understand why she has such thoughts every time she is thinking of the Divine Lord Foeni. They are simply incompatible, even though it feels natural to with him.

She closes her eyes to calm her raging emotions. She finally decided to meet with Captain Jairu to discuss her plans and take away her thoughts from these matters. She has rested well enough, and it's time for her next move.

”No, young miss. Definitely not. The Divine Lord Foeni will definite punish me once he learned I let you on your own to take such a dangerous task. Ask someone else to carry on your behalf.” Captain Jairu vehemently refuses as he raises his husky, determined voice.

He rarely argues or contradicts her, and this is one of those instances.

She knows how dangerous to take this mission. She heard scouts disappearing and never able to report about their discoveries if there were any.

She knows Jairu will never agree to her even if she decided to force him and thought to compromise.

”Will you allow me if I bring five capable men to help me with this mission?”

”Fine. I will choose men who will accompany you. Also, refrain from acting reckless and impulsive.” Jairu's brows creases as he massages his temple.

He is starting to get a headache as he is having conflicted thoughts and continued, ”It's a dangerous place, and I shouldn't let you tread there. Why do I need to agree with you?”

”Because it is necessary...?” the little girl carefully responded with a question.

He needs to contemplate about it himself. Jairu knew how important this is. Their enemies are always steps ahead of them and have anticipated their every move.

The Holy war, two hundred years, has pushed them over the edge. The mysterious perpetrators have avoided their surveillance exceptionally well, and until recently, it seems that they are inactive on their operations.

He looks at the little girl in front of him. Little Eu is somewhat also a mystery. He knows she is an Oracle, but he can't defuse the thought this girl is more than that meets the eye.

Also, he doesn't want her to end up as a sacrifice just to accomplish something. The Divine Lord Foeni left her under his care. If anything happens to her, he won't be able to forgive himself.

”I will be careful, I promise. I also will neither act brashly nor imprudent.” the girl said as she breaks his train of thoughts.

”Give me three days. You can leave and start whatever you are planning after that. But before anything else, let me carefully select men to assist you. You shouldn't be on your own.”

”Deal!” she quickly responded with a smile. Her amethyst eyes sparkle in contentment as she hears his response. She knew very well that she is putting him in a very tight spot as she continued with a very gracious tone, ”Thank you for your trouble, Captain Jairu. I really mean it, thank you, and I'm sorry... I promise to send detailed reports and won't fail your expectations.”

”Just promise me you'll return safely. I don't want any misfortune befalling you, not because you are under my care.” the burly man heavily sighs as he continues his duties.

Before she could leave, he reminded her to prepare herself and reassures everything will be ready in three days. He is quite afraid this little girl will not listen to him if he didn't reassure her.

She smiles and gives him a reassuring nod. She doesn't need to say that she intends to keep her word and follow his advice. Having people to help her is necessary for the task she wanted to achieve.

Little Eu heads back to her quarters and passed by the courtyard. She witnesses the commanders enjoying some tea time in the pavilion. Their extensive training has barely given them time to sit back and relax.

It is indeed a beautiful day as she looks up into the clear blue sky, and the refreshing breeze rustles the tree leaves. She can't help closing her eyes as she relishes the moment. It's a peaceful day, and everything seems to run smoothly...

”Young Miss, would you care to join us for tea?”

She was startled someone calling her out and turned to their direction. The brawny man named Reon is waving at her. They are all smiling and seemed rather pleased to meet up with her again and decided to join them.