Most of those in the room follow their brief conversation with confusion. Even Albert Lawson no longer cares about his drink, and changes his sitting position toward Zamira and Namsqeem.Apart from Aliana, the others are quite able to recognize that it is Nimeza language, even though they don’t really understand what those two are saying. But this is the first time they ever see people casually communicating using it.Except for Prof. Nicholson, who has been with Zamira for quite a long time, he is quite proficient in Nimeza language to some degree.“Hey, kid!” Nicholson calls. “Why don't you put down your sword first, and let's talk!”Looking uninterested, Dean ignores Prof. Nicholson's invitation, and keeps holding the katana. He doesn’t have the scabbard at the moment, but at least he isn’t pointing the sword at them.“I don't plan to stay here for long,” he replies. “If you have something to say, just make it brief before I lose my ability to suppress the urge to kill that man.”He
The declaration made by the mayor of Krago has become a global topic. It’s also about the issue of humanism which he also made into one of the reasons behind their separatist movement.The three provinces on the western side of Yegristan have now completely cut ties with the central government of the Democratic State of Yegristan.Mespein has closed all access from their neighboring province, Gostrela, which is on the eastern side. Whether through the city of Dolis or Teles, they built guard posts on the inter-provincial roads on the border.At least, before this shutdown, those who supported the re-establishment of the Yegristan kingdom had carried out a mass exodus.Except for one last wave…“Sorry, it's going to hurt a little, but we have to do it,” says a border guard, before making a shallow cut on a man's palm.It is really just a small cut. After that, the guard examines the wound carefully. And then…“He is clear!”He lets that one man in, and asks another one from the queue t
Uneasy and restless, Zamir leaves in a rush intending to meet his daughter. But Dean immediately holds his hand.“Wait! I want you to understand,” says Dean, trying to emphasize. “Someone could have given the curse on her without her concern. But if it is true that she is a vampire, her existence could still endanger us. She will still have to consume blood.”Zamir takes a deep breath to calm his mind. He knows his own daughter well, and believes she is not a bad girl.After getting a bit calmer, he gives a nod, and then walks away with more composure. He takes his daughter away from his wife, leading her to some quiet place away from everyone else.Dean still feels uncomfortable, worrying that something would happen to Zamir and his daughter. So he follows them, and observes the situation by taking his distance.“Namsqeem! You can tell when someone is lying, right?”“A kind of,” replies Namsqeem.“I don't think Zamir ever taught his daughter how to use or control her mana,” Dean specu
A moment later, Florian disappears, but reappears again elsewhere. “You should know, except for that one specter over there, none of us are actually here. This is just my consciousness inside Venera's mind. Now, three consciousnesses inside one body. Do you think this will be good for her?”“Dean, he is right,” Namsqeem affirms. “If he keeps trying to block us, it will ruin the girl’s mind. We better get out of here.”Not long after that, Dean's consciousness returns to his body and he moves his hand away from Venera's head. Namsqeem also comes out, and Venera slowly collapses.“Venera!” Zamir rushes to her and tries to wake her up.“Don’t force it!” says Namsqeem. “She is fine. Let her rest!”In the end, there isn't much Dean can learn from Venera's memories. But at least, he has seen the face of the guy who put the curse on Venera.It puts him into a deep thought. When he dug into Jaeden Wilcox’s memory a while ago, he didn’t get this kind of rejection. In fact, he believes that Jaed
One of the other doors to enter the western region of Yegristan is by sea, which is in the port city of Krago. The harbor itself is located in a bay formed by two capes whose ends almost meet.The distance between the ends of the two caps is only about 100 meters. Even that is also closed by a large gate, which becomes the entrance to Krago port.There is no other port, because most of the edges of the land in this western region are high and steep cliffs from a range of high hills.This bay looks more like a stronghold now. They still let merchant ships anchored, but under strict guard and inspection, with fully armed officers like soldiers in a war.And of course, they also use a similar inspection method in Teles and Dolis in making sure no vampires enter the city.“Oh, isn't this the same method we used in the Illuminati club?” says Sara in a muffled voice, whispering to Daniela who is also in the queue behind her.“I bet this must be Dean's idea to identify the vampires,” replies
Meanwhile, at the square in front of the Holy Belestia Palace, the leaders and a handful of representatives of the noble tribes are having an important meeting.There are several tents from each tribe's representatives there, and indeed this meeting has been going on for almost a week.They have discussed various important matters regarding the re-establishment of the Yegristan kingdom; security matters, preparations for war, and also regarding funding for the rebuilding of Zalfari.There is one most important thing left, which until now they still haven't been able to decide. Who will be the leader?Clearly, everyone knows, whoever is elected here, can be said to be the next king. And each of them also needs to fight for the fate of their respective tribes.Except for Camran...“As the only representative of the Camran tribe present,” the old man Camran leaves his seat and steps forward. “I will give up my right to be elected.”He stands near a small bonfire in the center of the circ
“Wait!” says Camran. “Madiyar has also received two votes from others. And just like what Miarnin did, he also has the right to give them to someone else.”“That’s right. He could just give those two votes to me,” says Elian Korey.“I’ll give them to Dastan,” says Zamir.“I’ll also use my two votes that I kept earlier, and give them to Dastan,” says Teagan.“What is it now, Dastan? Are you going to reject them too?” asks Amanet.Dastan takes a deep breath, imagining the burden that he must bear. He gives a nod composedly, accepting the votes he receives, and letting Camran to announce the result for the election.But suddenly, Elian Korey gets up, like trying to abandon the meeting. “I have to get back to Krago!”“Erzhan!” Camran calls. “We already have the result, and it’s still valid without having you here.”“Whatever! I have to protect my people,” says Elian Korey as he walks away.He leaves, followed by his fellow Erzhan people. The others can only glance at them with displeased
“Hey, where are you going?” calls a man.But Venera doesn't say anything, and gets into one department store.“What the hell is wrong with her?”The two men from the truck see the enemy troops from a distance. Not wanting to take any chances, they just take the little girl away.Inside the department store, Venera hides under the counter desk, terrified hugging her knees. She is always shocked while covering his ears for every time the thunderous sound of enemy weapons boom wrecking the city.The dark night sky occasionally becomes bright because of the blue light of the mana blasters fired by the MAB rifles.Likewise, the deafening sound of a series of shots from submachine guns makes her shiver in fear.Something strange occurs, something she had never experienced before. Her perception becomes so sharp.She begins to feel the sinister emotion approaching, as the enemy troops cross the street in front of that department store.The sound of war is getting close, shouting from soldiers