Chapter 63: The Kingdom of Alessandra

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A few days later....

Ritsuka and the gang continue on their journey toward the Kingdom of Alessandra....everything went smoothly throughout their journey toward Alessandra....until finally....

"Here we are," Hugh said,
"Whoa....!" Both Mash and Ritsuka are in awe as their look upon the gates on the Kingdom,
"This is only the outside, but it already looks amazing!" Ritsuka said,
The walls are white and the flags of the kingdom flutters magnificently above the walls...a green flag with a symbol of a wolf accompanied with bows and arrows wrapped around by olives...

"So this kingdom is known for its powerful knights....plus its ruled by an elf?" Ritsuka asked,
"More precisely, she's a half-elf...born from an elf and a human. Her name is Roshia Norven Alessandra, her mother was the exiled princess, Grace Alessandra, she took back the throne from his uncle with the help of the famous Lightning Knight, Evelyn Tempest. The princess became queen and married an elf called Adrahel Norven who became king, and Queen Roshia is their child." Hugh said,

"Then Queen Roshia must be over a hundred years old...?" Ritsuka asked,
"Yeah obviously, though she's half human...she still has elf blood in her veins making her able to live over hundred years," Hugh said,
"What about King Adrahel? Since he's an elf...he should still be alive right?" Mash asked,

"....the king has already passed as well. When an elf marries and swear their love to another, they will die along with their partner. When Queen Grace died...a few months later, the king soon followed her as well." Ayden said,
"...is that so?"

"But oh well, enough about the royal family! Alessandra is also known for their knights, people say they are strong and powerful individuals. They're called the Wolverine Knights, they're the special group of knights that closely protects the royal family." Hugh said,
"Ohhhh...say Mash, what do you think will happen when those guys meet the Knights of the Round Table?"  Ritsuka whispers to Mash,
"W-who knows...," Mash smiles wryly,

"Hmmm...what do you say we summon one of them after we find a place to stay?" Ritsuka said,
"W-well it all depends on you Senpai...and I guess it's a good thing to have one of the servants here, just in case....but, please reconsider if you're planning on summoning Sir Lancelot," Mash said the last sentence with a little forced smile,
"I get it I get it....," Ritsuka smiles wryly,

Eventually, they enter the city....and unlike what they see outside, a calm and serene looking white wall...
The city's streets are filled with people coming and going...the trees inside have also changed color to the red, orange and yellow color of autumn...
"Huh...it really looks like a nice place. Have you guys been here before?" Ritsuka asked,

"....A couple of times," Hugh said, "I came along with the captain for some errands,"
"Same for me," Ayden said,
"Hmmm...so what do we know about Evelyn Tempest's sword?" Ritsuka asked,

"Not much is known about her sword only the royal family knows about it. However, some said that the sword is buried along with Evelyn Tempest, while some said it is kept hidden somewhere only the royal family knows as a national treasure since the only one who can wield it is Evelyn Tempest herself," Ayden said,
"I see...but if she's the only one who can wield it....," Ritsuka starts to have doubts,

"That's another worry for later, right now...we need to know where it is first, right?" Hugh said,
"Yeah...I guess you're right," Ritsuka nodded,
"If so, then we'll just have to gather informations while we're here," Mash said, "Perhaps we can find some clues in some history books?"

"Hmm, that could be a start. We'll head over to the city's grand library after we find an inn," Ayden said,
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And so, the group manages to find an inn to stay...Not long after, they soon head over to the city's grand library. It is indeed a 'grand' library as the building is quite tall and big...!
"Is this really...a library?" Ritsuka wonders,
"Of course it is, come on. Let's head inside," Ayden said,

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