36 「Climb Above It」 (1/2)
After learning that Climb had turned down the potion that would make him stronger after learning more of what happened at the Village. Renner, the Golden Princess, sent her bodyguard out to checkout why he was so set on finding the girl from the sketch and to see if he could find her himself.
This was a task handed down to him by the Princess herself. The woman who saved him and nursed him to health when he was destined to die. Now all he could do was work hard and prove himself.
He was in debt to the Princess and even though the Nobles looked down upon him, it was clear that she still needed him. And with this man, Jack Cipher, she needed him now more than ever.
As he left the Valencia Palace in looks for the woman who Jack wanted to look for. He could see the sky was becoming dim. It was getting darker out and the evening was soon to set in.
He had to get there before dark. It would be dangerous to wonder alone.
Perhaps he could join or even commandeer one of the patrols? Asking for help was not a weakness, but it was indeed a strength. He may be naive, but he knew that more people meant that he was stronger.
If he had gone alone to the Carve Village, he was sure he wouldn't have been able to convince Jack to come by. He along with the rest of the group had noticed one thing.
He had an interest in the one known as Landfall, or known to them as EvilEye. A former Vampire Lord whom was powerful enough to destroy an entire city should they have no choice but to do so. However he also knew that even though the Vampire Lord was so powerful, she had been defeated by the Blue Roses. They became friends.
Could this man who was now claiming the throne after killing the Crowned Prince and disappearing the young Prince, become friends with the Princess?
From what he had witnessed in the Throne Room, he was sure that the man wanted to maintain appearances and keep the Princess alive. He had even made a promise so that she would retain her position as Princess.
Did that really mean something if her father wasn't on the throne?
The City would be under her jurisdiction.
Why did he want to keep her alive? Keep her in the Valencia Palace where she had the entire City to herself. Would that mean that he didn't believe that she would host a revolt against him? Or that she wouldn't dare? Was Zanac right when he assumed that she was in cahoots with the man? Surely it wasn't possible, was it?
Climb's mind was racing like there was no tomorrow.
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The clacking of his full plate armor brought his mind back to the present as he stared forward. His sword at his side, he watched as soldiers patrolled the streets alongside officers of the law.
He had greatly improved the safety of the people by deploying troops.
Yet why did he send them out to patrol? His eyes followed a duo of soldiers in front of him along the path he was destined to take.
They were dressed in the tunics that bared the arms of Marquis Elias Raeven. They were loyal troops from the Royal Faction so it seemed. He was becoming curious. However, his duty was to the Princess and he quickly got back on track.
However the moment he turned to go down an alleyway, he paused seeing two people.
An elderly man dressed like a butler with a perfect beard pointed under the chin and fashionable hair. Next to him was a young woman, she had to be under twenty years old, but she couldn't be younger than sixteen.
The more he looked at her from a distance, the more she resembled this female Tuare.
That's when he remembered. Jack Cipher had said that the family of the girl had requested his help. Yet from what he could recall, Jack hadn't even left or talked to anyone else outside the Palace.
He was still at the palace.
So why were these two so close to the Brothel? Was it magic? Resting his hand idly on the hilt and scabbard of his sword, Climb began to make his way down the alley.
He remained entirely calm, the Butler seemed to feel a lot stronger than he truly looked. Not that he didn't already look imposing enough even with the girl by his side.
Ninya glanced away from the Butler as she heard the shifting of armor. Plate armor. Her eyes rested upon a man in light colored armor and his hand resting idly on his weapon.
Why was there a man in armor here? Was he a soldier?
Sebas was also eying him since he was making his way down towards them. They seemed to be his target perhaps? Or if he was a soldier, was he just curious of what they were doing around these parts?
There were plenty of thoughts going through all three of their minds.
Climb walked right up to them and planted his feet down flatly in front of them. ”My name is Climb. Should you two be the family related to Tuareninya Veyron? Princess Renner has sent me to check the most probable whereabouts.”
Sebas and Ninya both looked at one another, before looking to him.
Ninya raised a brow as she tapped the butt of the new staff she was given by her boyfriend, against the stone ground beneath their feet. ”My n-name is Ninya, Tuare is my older sister.” She held out a hand to shake his.
Climb gave her hand a glance before shaking it before looking over towards Sebas.
”I am Sebas Tian, 'family friend.' It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance… Mister Climb.” He had to admit, the name had a strange feeling on his tongue. Yet Sebas just moved forward, not focusing on the young man's name. There were plenty of people with strange names
Sebas Tian's eyes glanced down towards Climb's hand which was outstretched to him and nodded, reaching out and giving him a solid shake with a proper squeeze, all while keeping eye contact.
For a split moment, Climb believed he was going to die where he stood. Instead, he found himself very much alive and his hand was intact. He blinked a few times as the sensation cleared and he nodded to himself. ”Then you must be looking for the Brothel,” he spoke in a low voice as not to be overheard by anyone nearby.
”You know which building it is?” Ninya asked, taking on a whisper.