Chapter 250 - The Moving Earth? (1/2)
After the talk in Zakaragi's Dad's office, Zakaragi and the maids escorted the four to the entrance. They made sure to pack and get all of their things in their rooms and even got to say bye to many of the maids there.
It seemed like a great environment to be in, all the more reason not to put it in risk.
John gave a look at the guards, some carried staff while others were simply carrying magic imbued swords on their waist.
There were around 20 guards in total, a rather high number which was probably due to John's warnings and the recent event.
A high number, however, none of them seemed talented enough to stop the group which John had dealt with.
They were B-Rank adventurers at most, there were probably others outside, but either way, it wouldn't be safe for the three, or so John thought.
As they stood outside of the mansion entrance, and took in the nice fresh breeze outside, the two smiled at each other before John formed a sound proof bubble around the two as he said
”Good luck with Tiana.”
Suddenly, Zakaragi's face blushed a bright red as he quickly shouted
”W-What?! L-Luck for what?”
His expression was both embarrassed and surprised. Seeing this, John suddenly put his hand over Zakaragi's shoulder as he said
”It's okay. We're in the same boat.”
John then gave Zakaragi a thumbs up and Zakaragi gave John a surprised and semi-suspicious look before asking.
”We are?”
”Yeah, you're not alone. Tell Tiana and everyone that I said Hi.”
Zakaragi who heard this, nodded and with a rather saddened smile, he said.
”Of course.”
”Then... See you soon, Zakaragi, tell your dad and siblings that I'm very grateful and I won't forget this debt.” Said John before he vanished
Lydia, Hayden and Saphir also disappeared at the same time, leaving only Zakaragi behind.
”Yeah... Come back soon...” He muttered before walking inside
The four were still there, all John did was cast 'furtim' on them, but because of that, he got to see how truly sad Zakaragi was when they disappeared, despite him having put on smiles.
Seeing this, for a moment, John considered staying a while a longer, but reality quickly hit him as he reminded himself that he simply couldn't.
[Sorry...]
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The group had Joined up with Master Sylvia's carriage which had crossed the gates a while back. They were a good enough distance away from the kingdom's entrance, so without wasting time, John began their introductions.
”Master, Serena, Ariel, meet Lydia, Saphir and Hayden. Hayden, Saphir and Lydia meet Master Sylvia, Sere-”
”We can introduce ourselves.” Said Serena
Serena then looked over At Lydia with a slightly piercing gaze before turning to John.
”Like you heard, I'm Serena, One of the mages in this party and a close partner of John, nice to meet you, Lydia.” Said Serena with a smile
From John's perspective, Serena's smile seemed rather cold, but he assumed it as him being S.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e again.
”Likewise, I'm John's recently hired, Personal maid. It's also nice to meet you.” Said Lydia as she returned an innocent smile
The two girls continued to quietly smile at each other without saying anything, until Ariel intervened between the two
”I'm Ariel, Also a mage of this party, it's also a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to meet you.” Said Ariel as she smiled at Lydia
”The p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e's all mine.” Said Lydia as she gave Ariel a slight bow with a smile
[What's with this awkward air?] John wondered
”What? You're leaving again?” Serena asked
”Yeah, there's still one more thing I have to deal with.” John replied
”Does it involve the group which attacked the mansion?” Lydia asked
Hearing this, John remembered that he hadn't told them about what had happened.
”No, I already dealt with them, it's about something else.”
”Dealt with them? When did yo-”
John interrupted Lydia as he said
”Yesterday, I ended them but they'll probably find another way to come back, There's also other things happening, but right now I need to find out what it was that I felt beneath the ground.”
”Beneath the ground... You mean the base?” Serena asked
”No, something else, I got a dangerous vibe from it, so I want to deal with it before it can cause any trouble.” Said John
Hearing this, Serena pulled out her sacred treasure
”Good, I was in the mood for a fight.” She said happily
But contrary to what she expected, John didn't reply and just stared at her.