Aretha woke up with a troubled face. She hurried over to Kidnagan, who was still standing and kept gazing at the mountains of the southern region. Since lying in bed until she woke up, Aretha kept thinking about the fate of the people of Kinjang City that she knew.When she was close enough to Kidnagan, Aretha knelt and prostrated herself. "My lord, will you spare the lives of Kinjang City's troops? They tried to attack because they didn't know how powerful we were.""Saber will not spare the man who made him an enemy. However, I will try my best to spare Kinjang City's troops," Kidnagan responded without looking at the other party."My Lord, give them all your mercy. Please, My Lord... they—""Aretha?" Kidnagan took off a necklace of high authority. Kidnagan then told Aretha to put it on.After receiving Kidnagan's instructions to enter the palace, Aretha instructed the servant to inform Saber about expanding the safe distance for troop deployment.Saber, who was having breakfast, rec
Saber burst out laughing. The only person who could laugh like that was Saber. Not only the 4th-level mages were breaking out in a cold sweat at the horrifying scene before their eyes. Even the 5 Executives standing near Saber also felt the fine hairs all over their bodies showing fearful reactions. In the thick dust haze that still filled the air, people's hearts wanted Kidnagan to die from that horrifying move.No one dared to speak when they saw Saber sit down again. Saber's fingers crossed over each other in an attempt to hold back the shaking of his body caused by excessive shock. This was the first time Saber and everyone else had seen Kidnagan not hold back in attacking the enemy."Raise the flag!" Saber ordered to no one in particular.However, several mages magically pulled out cloth scrolls until they unraveled. The scrolls revealed letters of gold thread that formed the words 'SABER CITY'. The large inscription that now adorned the fort was a declaration that Aslup City had
Morning came; Kidnagan woke up and saw Aretha still asleep. He opened the window and sat facing the bed. For a long time, Kidnagan stared intently at the rims of Aretha's eyes, which were red from crying the whole time.Aretha woke up and immediately sat on her knees and bowed her head before Kidnagan."My lord, forgive me for sleeping so long," Aretha said."I'm sure you slept late.""I apologize for lying, my lord."Kidnagan changed his sitting position to lean forward. "Why didn't you kill me?"Aretha gasped and stared at Kidnagan. The tears from the blue-iris girl flowed again. The question Kidnagan asked certainly weighed heavily on her resolve. Aretha desperately wanted to do so, but she had a strong reason behind her loyal attitude."I am a woman," Aretha said. "My heaven lies in obedience. I'm not going to do it. My mother told me to obey whoever is my master.""If there is such a thing as heaven, you deserve it."The two did not interact for long. Kidnagan let Aretha cry until
The day went on and on. Kidnagan only spent time in the library. Only a few records about the Pioneers were there.While daydreaming, he thought back to how the river surrounding Saber City was a perfect circle. He wondered if the river was not dug by the people but by someone capable of destroying the land.The thought of course came from his own experience when using the Divine Needle move. With that move, Kidnagan was able to destroy the land to create a lake. Kidnagan also felt that in the past, esper was stronger than today's esper."Aretha? I'm sure she knows something." Kidnagan went to the room.Aretha, who looked bored sitting on the bed, was surprised when Kidnagan knocked on the door. "My lord, come in without asking my permission."Kidnagan sat down on the sofa and motioned for Aretha to sit down. "Aretha, tell me the story of how Aslup City came to be!"Although a little confused, Aretha told a fairy tale that was probably the history of the founding of Aslup City.The fir
Another day passed. Fred, the executive tasked with recruiting residents, set out on a journey with 50 4th-level mages. They rode horses and carried a carriage that was used to transport people.The carriage was not like a prison carriage, but a carriage used by nobles to travel between cities. In this situation, Fred did not recruit people by force. Instead, Fred favored the people who were willing to join him.After traveling for about two hours, Fred found a village untouched by the Artshimmeri royal government.The village was surrounded by a 4-meter-high wooden fort and next to the gate was a watchtower guarded by a 65-year-old level 4 esper.Fred gave the command to stop in front of the gate. He then approached the gatekeeper."Does this village accept our offer of protection to live in a city?" Fred asked kindly."We don't accept help from anyone. There is no benefit for us to accept protection from the nobles," the officer replied firmly."May I have a word with the village ch
Aretha, who was sound asleep, felt her whole body being blown by the night wind. When she woke up, she was in Kidnagan's arms.She gasped when she realized she was being carried by Kidnagan who was dodging attacks from dozens of people.'What happened' Aretha thought.Many houses were destroyed with just one magic attack, but Aretha didn't hear any sound."My lord—" Aretha grimaced while covering both ears. The voice she let out seemed to echo repeatedly in her head until it felt so painful."Aretha, you are under my protection. You'd better be quiet," Kidnagan said.Aretha remained silent because there was no way she could respond to Kidnagan's words.Even though Kidnagan moved away so quickly, Aretha did not feel her body experience a strong shock at all.No ones know what moves Kidnagan used. Even the enemy seemed surprised to see Kidnagan's agile movements despite carrying Aretha.Kidnagan's two han
Kidnagan walked with Aretha to the palace dining room. This time, Saber wanted to discuss important matters with Kidnagan.The atmosphere looks quite different because one of the executives named Reysri is not present. Saber even seemed to only have lunch with three executives.Aretha was quite disturbed because this lunch seemed like there would be a discussion about her. Moreover, Saber and the people there seemed to talk more sparingly than before.After eating, Aretha finally realized that there was someone who refused her to join the table."Kidnagan, can you tell Aretha to go back to the room?"Saber's question certainly made Aretha realize that staying seated in the dining room was not a wise move.Aretha bowed in respect before leaving the room.Saber sighed. "Aldof and Reysri proposed that you get married immediately. However, almost everyone agrees that your first wife should not be Aretha.""Are you a
In the morning, Kidnagan, Aretha, and Saber rode horses to Kinjang City. They wore mage-like robes to conceal their identities.Aretha only followed Kidnagan's direction to sit at the back.Aretha realized that right now she could not be away from Kidnagan for safety.Even though she looked very obedient, Aretha thought of various ways so that in Kinjang City there would be no more massacres. She took out a small book and pencil to inform the residents of Kinjang City that Saber was there.***A group of horsemen entered the gate of Kinjang City.Demian as the highest authority in Kinjang City looked happy when he welcomed the arrival of 2000 troops from the royal capital.Of course with that army, he would feel safe. Moreover, other cities that he asked for help could add about 500 troops."This city is now safe. Although we don't know what Saber is planning, at least, the royal shadow troops who are looking fo