77 The Vast Sky City (1/2)

The day of Naga's departure arrived and in a few hours, his group will use a portal going to the Vast Sky City, the closest city to the capital.

The city lord's mansion was so preoccupied today, not because of Bella's departure, but because they received a message from the supreme council that they lost their communication with the shadow emissary.

The council wanted them to investigate and have an answer immediately.

”How can we give an immediate answer?” The old duke asked smiling.

”I am not sure if it is the House or just young noble Naga. However, it is them most probably.” The city lord answered.

”Leave it. Just tell them that we will do our best.” The old duke lightly shook his head and said smiling.

”I understand, grandfather.” The city lord nodded and answered.

Naga was resting near the lake when Hextor arrived and said, ”Greetings, my lord.”

Hextor bowed down and continued, ”Draxus and I successfully abducted the emissary. We imprisoned her in our base inside Blue Mist Mountain.”

”Good.” Naga said and chuckled while looking at the lake.

He looked at Hextor and commanded, ”In a month's time, you will go to the Sacred Grail Academy and be my sister's guardian. Next year, I will go and enroll too.”

”Yes, my lord.” Hextor bowed down and said.

After that, Hextor left and went back to the Blue Mist Mountain.

Ian, Cris, and Nicholas arrived an hour before their departure.

Along with Naga and Old Samuel they went to the Sparrow's Meeting Hall.

”Two servants and three guards will go with you.” Old Samuel said.

He continued, ”All needed things are also in the luggage that the servants are bringing.”

”Thanks, Old Samuel.” Naga said and smiled.

”Boss, I already informed our contacts in the capital. Everything is ready.” Cris said with a proud voice.

”Good. Thanks, Cris.” Naga was confident with these men's arrangement.

They discussed some other details too and just after it, Bella and the city lord with their people arrived.

”I heard that you were busy these past few days.” Bella said and smiled to Naga.

Naga smiled and answered, ”Yeah. Important matters.”

”Important matters.” Repeated by Bella and smiled.

”Take care on your journey, young master.” The city lord lightly bowed down and said.

”Thank you. We will make sure to assist the young miss.” Naga replied to the city lord.

The city lord did not assign a lot of people to go with Bella. Only five people accompanied her. Bella's personal servant, three guards and just one city official.

Old Samuel activated the portal then Naga and Bella's group entered. 'Zoom!'

”The shadow emissary...” The city lord said with a low voice.

”I heard. I hope she's fine.” Old Samuel smiled and said.

The city lord did not respond and only looked at the old elf.

”It is not Lord Willard. He doesn't need anything from the emissary.” Old Samuel closed the portal and said smiling.

”I get it.” The city lord smiled and answered as she understood the subliminal response.

Naga's group exited the portal and entered a huge city gate. A payment of three golds were made for the whole group to enter.

”This is a wonderful city!” Nicholas was really astonished.

Vast Sky City is the oldest city of the Azure Demon empire. Most buildings are ancient but still in good conditions. Historians said that the founding emperor started his dream in this place when the city was still a small village.

Naga agreed to let his group explore the city and to stay for a day.

”Hahaha! Come on, Cris!” Cheerfully said by Nicholas.

”Yeah! There are some places that I want to check too!” Cris agreed and hastily left with the elf mage, Nicholas.

Bella asked the old official who travelled with them to look for an inn to stay.

”Yes, princess.” The old official agreed and brought two guards with him.

”Where do you want to go?” Bella asked Naga.

”A good place to eat. Wanna go with me?” Naga asked and smiled.

”Sure.” Bella replied.

”Ian, stay with the rest. Use this leisure time to relax and explore the city too.” Naga looked at Ian and said smiling.