"When faring on journeys, ward yourself well. Take not harbor near the highway for thereby dwell many ill wights for men's bewilderment."Volsunga Saga Chap-21Be careful when you travel and take care of yourself. ****"Wow! The woman is gorgeous!""Right?! I wonder who she is ?""Surely a high-ranking noble, otherwise she wouldn't walk in the palace.""However, the guy near is scary...""You said it. I feel like he wants to kill everyone around him.""What is his relation with the woman though ? They seem close...""It's more like they are siblings, no ?"A man said, looking at Zara scolding Aita with his stern gaze toward everyone around him."Hey! Look, it's the prime minister Martin!""Oh! Yeah! What is he doing here ?"The knights and maids were curious about Martin's presence outside of the throne room."Eh ?"A knight let out a confused voice, seeing Martin stopping before the gorgeous woman and the young man.***
"I would not like to waste time any more, so hand me all the information about the issues in the Frozen forest."Zara palmed her face.The nobles around frowned at Aita's words.Though he was the Lord Commander of the Lunarstella Empire, he was still in front of a King.So he had to show some respect."My apologies, Your Majesty. Lord Aita is tired from the trip so-"Zara tried to give the same obvious excuse to justify Aita's humor, but before that Yvanick waved his hand."Don't worry about that, Zara."Yvanick smiled and continued."Linus has already briefed me about him.""I see."Zara sighed in relief, as the king didn't seem angry."You want to quickly finish your work here, right ?"Yvanick asked Aita."Yeah.""Then, Lord Commander, have dinner with us and I will explain to you what you have to do.""..."Aita looked at Yvanick and understood that he wouldn't budge in his decision."Whatever."Leaving those words, he walked off.Zara smiled awkwardly and followed Aita."He is qu
Munch_! Munch_!A crunching sound echoed inside a spacious hall.There, Aita was eating the expensive dishes before him.The royal family before him were surprised by Aita's appetite."Another."Aita said before glancing at a maid near him."Y-Yes Milord!"The maid nodded and quickly brought several plates of dishes.Since he was eating, they could all see his face without his mask.The maid blushed slightly, seeing Aita's face from up close.His sharp and unique features made him very otherworldly. The same was for the green runes tattooed on his face.Though he had an average look, his face was radiating utter confidence, fearlessness and a hint of innocence, making him charming."Lord Aita."The queen called out to Aita, who seemed to have forgotten the reason for his presence there.Aita looked up while bringing the fork into his mouth."Are you aware of why you came here in the first place ?""Your problem has something to do with Ankouna, I just know that."Aita replied, munchin
"Yawnnnnnn_!"Inside a spacious and lavish room, Aita woke up slowly.He was currently in the room given to him in the palace for his stay.Raising his body up, he headed toward the bath.As he walked, he suddenly stopped.On his right he saw a large mirror reflecting his figure.He was currently shirtless, so his lean and athletic body was visible.After his soul merged with Orion's body, his body underwent a huge change.But his daily harsh training also changed his previously skinny body into an athletic one.Aita narrowed his eyes, glancing at the numerous scars on his body.The scars were from the two months of torture and his fights against monsters and assassins.Turning his gaze away, he headed to the bath.After a few minutes, he came out.Bringing his black hair together, he tied them behind.Then his eyes fell on a blue metallic ring on a coffee table.A rare smile bloomed on his impassive face.Taking the blue ring which was hanging on a new black leather thread he bought
Clip! Clop! Clip! Clop!The sounds of horses' hooves stomping on the ground echoed on the large road.It was the road leading either to the Frozen forest or the Lunarstella Empire.The other carriages on the way immediately made a way upon seeing the blue snowflake emblem on the carriage, which was the emblem of the Niveis Royal family."If I may ask, what are you going to do there, Your Highness ?"Inside the carriage, Zara asked Karen."Lady Zara, it would be-""Don't worry Nea."Before Nea refused politely, Karen spoke."B-But Princess…""It's okay, Nea. Lady Zara helped us a lot before so we can say that, right Denis ?"Karen said and turned toward Denis."Of course Your Highness! Miss Zara is trustworthy!"Denis said enthusiastically.Nea sighed at that."But what about the Lord Commander ?"She whispered to Karen while glancing stealthily at Aita, who was looking out of the window.They could trust Zara since they had known her since a few years ago, but Aita was the New Lord Co
"I can't believe it…"Karen said while eating quietly."Did you see that, Sir Denis ? He has a Wind Unique Attribute…"Denis nodded his head."Yes, Your Highness. As expected, the Emperor of Lunarstella didn't choose a young man for nothing."Though they didn't show it, Denis and Karen were apprehensive about the new Lord Commander, like all the nobles of the Niveis Kingdom.But slowly they started to understand Emperor Linus' decision."What do you think ? Nea ?"Karen asked Nea's opinion."...""Nea ?"Karen looked at Nea who was staring blankly at the fire crackling."Nea!""Y-yes!"Karen's loud voice broke Nea from her frozen figure.Karen narrowed her eyes and opened her mouth."Could it be Karen that you fell in love with Lord Aita…?""W-what?!"Nea stood up, shocked."T-There is no way, Your Highness!"Nea denied vehemently."Then ?""I-I was just wondering about the Lord Commander's identity…""Identity ?"Karen tilted her head."Yes. I mean we didn't hear anything about someo
"Aaaachooo! I-It's cold..."Karen said as her body shivered.It wasn't the first time she had come here but, as always, it was even colder than in the capital.They were currently walking toward the frozen forest.It was early in the morning and the cold breeze chilled them."When will we reach it ?"Aita asked, annoyed.He and Zara accompanied them, as they were taking more or less the same route.Aita wanted to part with the other three but Zara convinced him after a long session..."We are nearly here."Denis replied with a wry smile."You said the same thing ten minutes ago!"Aita retorted angrily.He wasn't irritated because of the cold as he was using his wind to cover him.No, what was annoying him was the fact that he was wasting his time on a matter he didn't care about at all.Thwack!"Calm down, Aita."Zara gently hit Aita's head with her fist."Tsk!"Clicking his tongue, Aita walked ahead."Oh...I thought he was going to hit you back."Karen said, surprised by Aita's react
"A temple ?"Zara let out a surprised voice.Before her was a beautiful small temple.The white temple was ornamented and really clean.Snow was covering the roof of the temple."Yes, Commander Zara."Karen nodded and slowly approached the entrance of the temple."This is the temple built by my great-great-grand-father more than a hundred years ago. He hid our treasure inside it. Since then, we of the Niveis family have to come once a month to confirm the presence of our treasure.""I see.""It has always been my father, but lately he is too busy so I came in his stead. Well, I have already come with my father so I know what I have to do."Karen added before biting her thumb."Y-Your Highness ?"Zara was confused by Karen's action.Soon blood came out of her thumb.Then she covered all the fingers of her right hand in her blood before putting her palm on the transparent barrier before her.RUUUUUMMMMBLE!The ground trembled but Karen didn't budge.She had her eyes closed and mana was