496 Chaos in Rakha

Aster Empire

Dorothy relished one other piece of pear cake as she gazed on the man earlier than her, who already resembled a skeleton. Then, she smiled.

Who might have imagined that the outdated Patriarch who had been lacking for months would nonetheless be alive? Even Dorothy had not anticipated the sunshine wielder’s resilience.

“Why are you continue to alive?” she inquired. It had been months! A daily human would have perished from hunger. Whereas this outdated man was removed from regular, the encircling relic prevented him from utilizing his blessing to heal himself. His survival merely didn’t make sense.

After all, no response got here. The person is perhaps alive, however he now not has the vitality to even converse or open his eyes. She sighed as she rose from her seat, deciding to depart the underground dungeon.

Earlier than lengthy, she arrived in her room and commenced studying a e book whereas ready for her mom.

Life had been… uninteresting, to say the least.

She had not wished to return, however the north had change into stifling. For some purpose, Dorothy felt as if one thing—or somebody—had been watching her incessantly. Although unconfirmed, every day introduced with it an ominous sensation.

Furthermore, the Queen who as soon as supported her had been despatched someplace to recuperate when in truth, she was not sick to start with.

So, she left.

She took benefit of the present chaos inside Aster Kingdom and left.

“Dorothy?”

Dorothy turned upon listening to her mom’s voice.

“Mom…” Dorothy smiled, Victoria, who had been preoccupied with some issues for her Foster Household. Her mom had ceased to take care of her father and as a substitute spent her time exterior the property and typically even exterior of Aster. “You’re right here…”

“I’ve missed you!” Victoria exclaimed, embracing her daughter. “I hurried right here to see you. Are you planning to remain in Aster this time?” she requested with pleasure.

“Properly…”

“Why not be a part of your mom in managing the household enterprise? Your grandfather would absolutely respect it,” Victoria instructed enthusiastically, gazing on the lovely Dorothy Lux. For some purpose, she felt her daughter had change into much more lovely in her eyes.

Whereas six months was not a prolonged interval, many greens would mature and be prepared for harvesting by then. There have been no points with meat both, as northerners didn’t sometimes encounter any poison from the beasts’ meat.

“I’ll go away for a number of days to verify the standing of the Howling Mountains,” Lucas declared. “The Duchess will likely be answerable for every part in my absence.”

Listening to these phrases, Rosalind, who had been silent all this time, seemed up and stared at him. She didn’t need to keep. For some purpose, she wished to be with him. Nevertheless, she knew that she would possibly solely act as a burden. Whereas she might use each black and white blessings, she didn’t have superb bodily energy, which may very well be helpful in preventing towards demons.

So, she maintained her silence.

She might solely hope that nothing was amiss in Rakha.

Not lengthy after, the assembly ended. As soon as once more, the Property was in lockdown. Lucas shortly despatched somebody to tell the King of the issues agreed upon throughout this assembly. After saying goodbye to Rosalind, he left.

When Lucas arrived in Rakha, the place was already in chaos. The streets have been a turbulent sea of panicked faces and hurried footsteps. Shouts and cries crammed the air, drowning out any semblance of order. Individuals rushed in all instructions, clutching their belongings, as if attempting to flee an impending catastrophe.

Retailers rapidly closed their outlets, their items left unattended. Carriages and carts blocked the thoroughfares, their drivers struggling to navigate the chaotic maze of streets. Guards within the King’s livery tried to take care of some semblance of management, however their efforts have been in useless as panic continued to unfold like wildfire.

Lucas checked out Huig, who had include him, and signaled him to verify the scenario earlier than he strode in direction of the King of Rakha’s examine.

“Your Grace!” the King of Rakha’s voice quivered when he noticed the Duke. “Your grace, thanks a lot for coming. We— ”

“Inform me about every part that occurred within the Howling Mountains because the quake,” Lucas demanded, ignoring the others contained in the room.

“Your Highness, thanks for coming,” Princess Isadora instantly bowed, aid flashing in her eyes as she stared on the man’s tall stature. Subsequent to her was the crown prince, who additionally seemed relieved when the Duke arrived.

“The Howling Mountains had been exhibiting indicators of… we can’t clarify it,” the King instantly mentioned. “It felt just like the island was about to blow up. We will see massive cracks slowly envelop the island. We have no idea what would occur if… the island would explode. I’ve already despatched my males to verify the place, however none of them are robust sufficient to get shut.”

Lucas nodded. He then rotated, intending to depart the place, when Isadora reached out and held his arm.

“Your Grace, could I’ve a minute?” Isadora requested.

“No,” Duke Lucas answered instantly earlier than leaving the examine. Nevertheless, the Princess was not intending to surrender.

“Your Grace, please hearken to me. Solely I may also help you. Please, simply ten minutes of your time and I — ” When the Duke nonetheless ignored her, she yelled. “I’ve seen the longer term! I do know in regards to the demons and I noticed them destroy the continent. I do know what’s going to occur from right here on out!”