Chapter 15 - “Freya... Just call me Freya.” (1/2)

”Let's go. Someone has already made arrangements for us.” Little Eu broke her silence as she led them to the nearby inn.

She recalls her Master's instructions once they reach this place. He recommended to stay at this prestigious inn and rest while doing their investigations.

The Divine Lord Foeni is unaware of their operation. While Captain Jairu has instructed them to work discreetly and protect her at all cost, they wonder, who else might be backing this young Oracle girl?

”She is an eight-year-old human, right? Is there a possibility she is a Spirit or a Mystic instead? After all, the Divine Lord refers to her as his sister, right?” Haru whispered to Di'Anon, who is walking beside him.

Nine-Tailed foxes have extremely keen sensing auras and smell. The girl is unique and very talented, but he can tell she is just a human Oracle.

Though Oracles are mysterious entities, they are considered humans since they have no other forms and limited life spans.

He shoots a warning glare at Haru as if telling him not to bother him with his conspiracy theories and wild imaginations.

Haru was quickly taken aback with his threatening glare as he walks away towards Eirwen instead. He can't take his opposing aura that he is currently directing at him.

Eirwen just shook his head after witnessing the scene as he inwardly sighs and thought, 'Cousin, you need to work on your temper. The poor guy is just making a lame attempt for a conversation.'

They finally reached and entered a two-story, yellow building named The Golden Inn. An older man who introduces himself as the owner has welcomed them in. It is a well-known, prestigious, and widely recommended establishment.

The young girl's efficiency has honestly dumbfounded her companions. Their accommodation is topnotch and tailored to cater to their every need.

They have never dreamt they will have an opportunity to stay there during their mission. After all, not everyone is allowed to stay there.

”The Master prepared this room for you. Rest assured that your stay and presence are held with extreme secrecy. We value our customers' satisfaction. Please enjoy your stay.” the old man bows his head as he left.

As they enter their extravagant room, the heavenly aroma of different delicacies has welcomed them. Even Little Eu wasn't expecting to find such finery as she sighed inwardly and thought that her Master is incredibly spoiling her.

He doesn't need to go overboard helping them out, as a dull room or house as a headquarters will suffice. Still, she can't reject his arrangements, especially after seeing how her companions love the place. How can she disappoint them?

The room has four separate bedrooms, a study, and one common area. High-grade Solas gems are lighting the room, a well sought illuminating jewel that glows.

The four-poster beds and windows use the most beautiful linens. There are also hand-painted dividers of explicit scenery. The heavenly scent of the room is relaxing. It is a well-furnished unit fit for nobles.

Days passed since they arrived, and their progress is rather disheartening. Since they can't access Celesean Realm without alerting the Divine Lord or whoever is pulling strings, Di'Anon, Seig and Eirwen decided to work as bodyguards for wealthy merchants. It's rather a long way around their goals.

Meanwhile, Haru loiters in the taverns to collect his intel from the travelers and the ladies. As for Triteia, she blended along with the other merchants and sold some accessories made of materials from her hometown.

Little Eu, on the other hand, is restlessly staying in their room. Her companions have volunteered to do the investigations while they advise her to wait for them. They don't want to put her in danger.

It's a sweltering day, so she decided to wear light robes and tied her hair into a bun. She is in disguise as a precaution, and normally, she won't be recognizable unless they are a much powerful caster.

She decided to roam around the bustling Bordertown. She couldn't check the bazaar when they arrived because of the preparations. Besides, it has been a long, exhausting journey, and everyone wants to rest that day.

Humans and Mystics are interacting and working with each other, doing trade, and socializing. She silently observes them from afar.

”Little Eu, what are you doing here? You shouldn't be here, right?” someone called out to her. Her high pitch voice is unmistakably familiar.

She turned to witness her evident surprise expression. Out of instinct, she started sensing if the Divine Lord is accompanying her. She doesn't want him to discover her plans.

Her red dress is fluttering in the wind as she hovers around on her red grimoire. She approaches Eu and disembarks as soon as she reaches her. Noticing her troubled face, she quickly figured out that this little girl is definitely up to something, and the Divine Lord is unaware of her movements.

Vermilion chuckled as she said, ”Don't worry. That shameless Lord of yours is not with me. He sent me to scout the area. I assume you are the same. You look so bored and hopeless.”

”Holy Gua…” She was about to say something and call her out when the cute, adorable smaller girl holding a red, hardbound grimoire cuts her short.