Chapter 125 (2/2)

“We’re not here on official business Please, relax,” I coaxed, suards who all had concerned expressions We left the secured roo out into the busy streets The both of us hid our faces underneath our woolen hoods to keep fro needless attention

Outside, the streets were filled with a panorah the wide street as the vendors and entertainers that had set up se,with the housewives Ever since Etistin was demolished and rebuilt as a military city, the economy relied on the soldiers and their families that were stationed here S that their ould be in high demand Merchants soon went out of their way to set up shops here because of the ever-growing population that derived fro down the street, you could see the soldiers, whether they were burly aug eapons in hand They all wore the sareen and silver uniform with the Triunion emblem that had become the official sy specific you wanted to do?” Varay asked as she slowed her pace to match mine

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“Not particularly” I shook my head “I just wanted some fresh air and to be away from everyone in the castle”

“Keep your sword out and ready at all ti to h, I replied, “I’ht? And besides, this city is like the farthest point fro”

Etistin was rebuilt to be the very last line of defense against the Alacryan ar as its location was farthest away from the battle and in an ideal location withthe ocean

Our main forces had actually been sent out into the Beast Glades to explore dungeons because that here the Alacryan forces had been popping out froations, the unnatural occurrences that had happened over the past ten years, including the death of one of our lances, Alea, were for the purpose of setting up hidden teleportation gates in the depths of the dungeons It would be hard for theh tiates, the Alacryan forces could e if they didn’t prepare beforehand

After this news caize on the defenses around the Beast Glades

“In times of war, it’s necessary to always be ready for the worst case,” Varay replied

I didn’t want to argue any further so I took outand strapped it to my waist underneath my wool cloak “Happy?”

She nodded “Satisfied”

“So how is Kathlyn and Curtis doing with their training?” I asked quietly, stopping by a stall that had a particularly beautiful set of handcrafted jewelries

“Bairon tells ress is slow He has definitely ress but even as a beast tae at best Princess Kathlyn, on the other hand, isI was told she was always a bit ifted than everyone else, and fro apathetically at the jewels she had no fondness for

“Well not ripped at et at tie Arthur is an anomaly of a whole different level, no doubt” Varay nodded at herself “I can only iine what level he will be at when he co with the asuras”

Even through her expressionless face, it was easy to tell that Varay was a bit envious of Arthur After all, training with the asuras on a higher level than even Master Aldir was so that someone could only wish for in their dreams

However, I knew firsthand how harsh the asuras were just from the dozen or so lessons I had received fro myself under constant supervision by Master Aldir sent shi+vers downdown theouter walls that surrounded the whole city I could barely see the s on top of the wall fro The city had been rebuilt so that the buildings build on the center of the city were the highest The buildings and ho it all lowered the farther out sos and have a clear shot at their enemies without fear of obstruction Of course, this was only if the eneh the thick, mana-enforced walls that surrounded Etistin

“Do you think the Alacryan army will be able toat the outer walls “I heard from Grandpa that Director Cynthia said Alacrya is to the west of Dicathen Doesn’t that mean this place is closest to our enemy?”

“Yes, but she also said that they had no effective way of transporting significant aoing for a ates that they had set up all over the Beast Glades,” she answered as she veered off to look at soe

“I see,” I mumbled I felt bad for Director Cynthia, who had been confined for these two years While Master Aldir was able to break enough of the curse that had bound her fro any infore soence, Director Cynthia still ended up in a comatose state At the expense of her consciousness, the woe of Xyrus Acade her ho, barely alive, in a room constantly taken care of by a nurse

Much of the business regarding the war had caused a strain in randfather While he had always looked scary, Grandpa had always been the nice, e man who just wanted as best forthe militant forces with Master Aldir, who operated only in the shadows, his personality became darker and more strict

I hated that it had to happen, but I didn’t blame Grandpa; at least I was able to see him more often thanthe social front, doing everything they could to further strengthen and i and Queen Greysunders both killed, the dwarves were in rebellion, so our parents orking to, once again, gain their allegiance

“Watch out!” someone suddenly yelled as he ran headfirst into hts totally occupied elsewhere, rabbed his wrist while I pivotedmy foot in front of his, the person tripped and I had hiainst his throat, when I saw the person’s face

“Emily?” I sputtered, alarmed