Chapter 200 (1/2)
Chapter 200
Chapter 200: Responsibilities
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I kneas possible to see theree But when I saw e, I stopped in my tracks
For soround as I watched more familiar faces appear beside theela, came into view one by one The whole tea Adam
My parents and the Twin Horns all wore the saed appearance as they trudged through the gates alongside their carriage
“Close the gates!” a soldier roared, proe
More and es Soes and led the the boxed supplies in a line to be sorted
A soldier carrying a notebook began talking to the driver of the carriage that had co mana into my ears, it was easy to hear their conversation even aathered
“There are two less carriages than as reported to have left froruffly
“We ran into a ses near the middle of the route just aoff his helmet that was covered in dents and scrapes “Lost two of uard looked behind the wiry es and then let out a sharp breath “After the carriages are unloaded and your men accounted for, come to the main tent You’ll need to do a full debrief”
The driver didn’t wait, already beginning to shed his layers of battered ar back to his carriage
The fact that the head of this expedition spoke of being attacked as if it was a coh ht, I plowed ht and weight with ease before stopping just in front of my parents I was scared for a split second as my eyes locked into theirs We had reconciled but er as innocent as it once was
My mother’s mouth opened in surprise, and she looked like she was about to say so, but her weathered melted into face a soft s the sack he had slung over his shoulder
I smiled back “Hi, Mom Hey, Dad”
My father wrapped his thick ar me off my feet My mother patiently waited for my father to release his eood to see you doing well,” she whispered, her face against my chest
She was covered in a layer of dust from travels and she probably hadn’t had a proper bath in a while but she still gave off a familiar scent that smelled like… home
The Twin Horns caer Durden took off his dirty cloak before givinghow rown like aunts said to their nieces and nephews every tier,” Jas as she was shorter than o on her toes to reach
“Are you sure you didn’t just get sgo of Jas that never caone The rude, harsh, and often selfish spear-wielder of the Twin Horns would never shootether to the nearest inn
The large decrepit house that had the audacity to put a sign that advertised it was the most popular inn for miles stood just a few blocks away Because the inn served as a restaurant and bar as well, it was packed orkers and soldiers replenishi+ng the worse as it got darker
“I-It’s a l-l-lance in the flesh!+ Here at my inn! O-Ohat the front desk with a young girl that obviously looked uncomfortable squiret our forned and call a waiter for a table all at the sa for a quiet dinner and a room for my family and friends after,” I said with a smile
“Of course, General Arthur! Jives, clear the patio seats upstairs! Hurry!” the old man barked out
“Looks like there are so me with an elbow
Durden looked back at the croaiting for a seat “Mmm We probably would’ve had to wait for a while otherwise”
We were led to a flight of spiraling stairs to a balcony that faced away fro but flat plains out in the distance, but it was still a beautiful view There was a fire crackling in a metal furnace just beside our table for warmth and already a plate of warm bread and some broth for us to start our meal with
“How have you been, Arthur?” my mother asked after we settled around the table
“I’ve been good,” I lied It wasn’t as sis had happened in the span that we hadn’t seen each other, but looking atnificantly since the last time weout in the road with the possible threat of death looement wasn’t exactly considered a priority
My father still cropped his hair short, but now also sported a full-on beard now that covered s under his eyes, but my father still had a lively expression
“I can’t even feel your core anyotten?”
“I hit white core not too long ago,” I smiled
Helen let out a whistle as Jasave shot me a smirk “My boy”
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As the food came and the more we talked, themy father when he made a crude joke—just like old times
It turned out that my parents still kept in touch with Ellie It wasn’t as often as they wanted it to be, but every trip to the wall and back to Blackbend City, they’d go out of their way to send a trans a bite out of a piece of grilled fish “Ellie never told me about that”
“Your sister is in her rebellious stage,”a broth-soaked bread in his mouth
“She just replies with ‘I’m okay’ or ‘I’m alive’ most of the time,” ht? She’s eating well? She’sfriends?”
I set down o visit the Castle? I’m sure that’s what Ellie wants”
“Security into the Castle has tightened recently Only heads and above have access to the teleportation gates to there, and even they can only go on official business,” Helen explained, wiping her mouth with a cloth
“I can take you et the clearance to make the jump to the Castle,” I replied, hopeful
My parents looked at each other for aback attone “A new round Once that’s made, we’ll be able to visit you and Ellie ood and all, but I’ve heard reports that the journey here froerous Ellie worries about you guys I worry about you guys!”