Chapter 29 - 29: “Should I believe you?” (2/2)

”The Divine Lord has truly taught you well. These are truly well made, thank you.” Freya can feel her powers are being restraint by the bracelets.

”The Divine Lord Foeni was her mentor? That is a surprise. I never knew that snobbish Lord had a soft spot. Little Eu, you are truly blessed.” Jin chuckles.

A mischievous smile plastered on Jin's face. He wanted to witness this unusual treatment and tease the Divine Lord. He can't believe missing such scenes from his years of isolation.

'Brother Azure, you won't believe it even if I tell you...' she really wanted to say before sighing helplessly. She shrugs and lets it go.

Freya's training commences after the short intermission. The cuffs greatly help with modulating her powers that aided on her success.

Eu decided to give her more pointers and reminders. Themis is currently unstable, and many irregularities might occur. It is best to expect the unexpected.

After practice, they continue to discuss Themis' situation. Lady Rean, Eirwen, and Haru send them updates every day. This gives them an overview and helps how the plan will proceed.

Seasons continue to change. Themis doesn't have evident activities aside from the Shadows gathering. Still, this might mean a fleeting tranquility.

Celesea seems like a peaceful place, but undeniably threat is silently brewing amidst its lands. Creatures are wary of an ominous being's arrival.

Lord Turtle's confinement has reached its limit. Little Eu suggests his immediate rescue and they can commence as soon as they are ready.

Lord Azure and Freya agreed with her suggestion. Lady Rean is currently monitoring Themis and only awaits her return.

The discussion ended, and they parted ways. Freya hovers back, sulking at the thought that no one escorted her back home.

Little Eu is walking in between Lord Azure and Di'Anon. She can't believe these two men insisted on walking her back together. She can only sigh in resignation.

Meanwhile, the surveillance team under Lady Rean is scouting Celesea. The City is situated in the middle of a vast meadow and flower field. They can't approach it without alerting the Shadows.

Their best option is the secret mountain pass. They are using their oversight ability to see what is happening in the supposedly abandoned city.

The increase in Shadows are evident. They might be discreet, but nothing can past Lady Rean and Eirwen's eyes.

Haru came back from doing his aerial survey. He joins a flock of Dragon Beasts to accomplish such a task.

Freya has given them one of her recorder crystal balls to help them gather information around Themis. It is indeed beneficial knowing they can't linger in one place most of the time.

”These are the images I gathered.” he paused as he also sits with them and continues, ”I noticed a magic mirror being secured on the premises. Not really sure if that is important.”

Haru hands over the crystal ball to Lady Rean for analysis. She never heard of a magic mirror around Mystic Spirit or Celesea.

She assumes that the Shadows have managed to break the laws of restriction and enable them to cross between realms. She knits her brows and wonders about the item's origin.

They are discreetly causing disturbances across Astra. The restrictions have prevented them from gaining information about other Realms which disturbs her. Something is definitely brewing.

Lady Rean scans the images and checks the one that Haru has mentioned in his report. Magic mirrors can only be gateways. Where is it from, and who are they summoning?

”Let's return for now.” Rean stood up and suddenly felt a hostile presence as she quickly throws a knife in its direction.

Eirwen transformed into his wolf form and follows the knife. When he arrived, someone is pinned on a tree and struggling to break free.

Lady Rean and Haru comes shortly. They seem rather calm as they stare at their captive.

”Who are you?” Lady Rean said indifferently.

”Sorry. I am just passing by… I don't mean any harm… I swear!”

”You followed my subordinate, eavesdrop on our conversation, and you mean no harm?” her eyes are sharp as if they could kill. Her voice is cold as she spoke, ”Should I believe you?”

”No, please. I swear. It's pure coincidence. I am just a Witch from the Middle Realm! I am working under the direct orders of the Divine Witch Circe. Please don't kill me.”

She looks at the young man in a brown cloak. He is uniquely dressed and could only assume he is really not from Celesea nor Mystic Spirit.

”A witch? What is a witch doing so far away across Realms?” Eirwen asked in surprise.

Typically, people from the Middle Realm has no right to cross the borders of Celesea. The border is heavily guarded and supervised by the Knights of Rossenkruez.

Someone who can cross between the Middle and Celesean borders must be highly likely working with the Divine Witch Circe. It must mean a crisis has occurred that made them do such drastic countermeasures.

”Those shadows stole my Mistress Magic Mirror. We are only here to retrieve it under the Divine Witch orders. Please, believe me. We can't get close to the City of Oracles. I just happened to pass by and overheard your conversation...” the strange lad rambles.

”We? There are more witches and casters from the Middle Realm?” Haru asked in disbelief.

Residents from the Middle Realm avoids crossing borders. They even bothered to make up stories to scare them off and discourage them.

Lady Rean took her knife while Haru and Eirwen secure him. They needed more information about the strange mirror from the Middle Realm. What exactly can the magic mirror really do?