Chapter 127 - The Ark Of Explanation (1/2)

”On patrol?” asked Baldwin, eyeing at the young girl.

”She's out with the Guardians, doing a bit of sweeping. Stop scaring the guest, Angry Man,” scolded Raiyen, pointing at Baldwin.

”Can't a chef be upset when the one eating is picking at her food?”

”Royal Ones...” complained Raiyen, giving another bite.

”I'm not being picky, I just don't feel safe eating in another timeline. Won't there be a paradox of some sort?”

”Someone's going to destroy you either way if you don't eat up, lassy. Starve or try something new, that's called survival,” explained Baldwin, rather harshly.

”My name's Nova Orlaith, not lassy,” said Nova.

She sighed and gave a few nibbles on the sourdough. Slowly, she devoured the whole thing.

”So, Raiyen, are you their son of sorts? Since Ysabeau mentioned family,” asked Nova, wiping her mouth.

”You can say that. And I must warn you, princess, some of us aren't human,” said Baldwin, smiling dangerously.

”So it is true! Those tales from the past are real! There are others amongst the stars,” said Nova, excitedly.

”But we've disguised ourselves to blend in with your kind. Imagine Mav in her true form.”

The mere thought of that as a reality was enough to send shivers down the two guys' spine.

”She was a child back then, so she won't be that massive,” assured Ysabeau.

”You mentioned that you were a Founder of the Arks as well, how have you contributed?” asked Nova.

Raiyen smiled when the rest laughed.

”Child, do you have any knowledge on how the Arks were formed?” asked Baldwin, gasping for air.

”I've heard stories from my elder sister about the Arks. A haven for Mages. A place to call home for those who are the last of their kind. From parallel universes to the stars above, their mission is to adopt those fallen from their usual home in the name of exile.”

”That's not that bad of a starting. Please continue,” said Baldwin.

”Just because they wield Magecraft. Led by the most powerful couple, five separate branches bloomed to house all Mages that came from afar, or from the Lost Organisation. Is that correct?” asked Nova.

”Somewhat true. Out of the Five, I am in charge of the Vigilante. Something like spies” explained Raiyen.